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"Southwest Idaho Fishing Guide" features expert advice and scouting reports on 50 lakes, rivers and ponds by Idaho Statesman outdoor writers Roger Phillips and Pete Zimowsky.
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FISHING CALENDAR
FISHING TIPS AND GEAR
- Want to fly fish? Here's what you need
- Wondering how to fill your fly box? These will get you started
- All it takes is one fish to get a kid hooked on fishing
- 10 types of boats to get you into Idaho's famous waterways
- Fish & Game's fishing planner can help plan your trip
- Fishing doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. All you really need are the basics.
- Fishing with kids
- Use these fly-fishing tactics to hook a big one
- Gear: Forget the birdnests when casting with WaveSpin
- Gear: Fishing dashboard keeps lures handy
- Gear: Install a rod holder to keep your fishing rod onboard
- Gear: Fishing pack is designed for long treks to alpine lakes
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Fishing Guide: Southwest Idaho's Snake River has some glory holes for lunker rainbow trout
Idaho’s world-famous trout rivers like the Henrys Fork, South Fork of the Snake River and Silver Creek get all the glory when it comes to trophy trout.
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PETE ZIMOWSKY
Ask Zimo: The search for golden trout is as close as F&G’s website
Q: I know that grayling and golden trout exist in Idaho, but darned if I can figure out where.
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10 prime waters to get your season started right
Spring is a popular time of year for fishing because temperatures tend to be mild, the waters come alive with fish and we’re all itching for an outing after a long winter.
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Choosing the best fishing boat for Idaho waters
If you’re an angler in Idaho, you inevitably face the dilemma of what boat to buy.
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Hooked on Gear: Get a grip with this fish sneaker
There’s a ton of fishing gear on the market because we anglers love our shiny gadgets and flashy tackle.
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The secret is out on the Treasure Valley's backyard kokanee salmon fishing hot spot
Sometimes you overlook what’s in your backyard.
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Fly fishing films travel the world for fish
The 2011 Fly Fishing Film Tour returns to Boise 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, March 4 at the Egyptian Theatre at 700 W Main St. in Boise.
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Fishing: Whitefish derby set for Saturday, March 5
The Boise Valley Fly Fishermen’s 38th annual Whitefish Derby on the South Fork of the Boise River will get under way with a signup at 10 a.m. at Reclamation Village, downstream from Anderson Ranch Dam.
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Camping and casting at Idaho’s favorite destinations
Fishing and camping go together like hotdogs and a campfire, and there are great places to pitch a tent and catch a fish in Southwest Idaho.
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