In this episode, Darren Huntsman will be sharing his expertise on some of the best top lakes in Idaho and beyond. Not only that, but he’ll also be giving some game-changing tips for stillwater fishing that you won’t want to miss.
So if you’re planning a trip to Idaho or just looking to up your fishing game, be sure to tune in and join us for this informative and fun-filled episode.
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Lakes in Idaho Show Notes with Darren Huntsman
2:47 – Darren tells us how he got into fly fishing. He grew up just outside of Shelley, Idaho.
3:48 – He shares how STLWTR Fishing Co. came about.
4:43 – I ask him about the stillwater opportunities in eastern Idaho.
5:16 – He mentions some lakes in Idaho that are good fisheries.
7:53 – He gives recommendations on planning a trip to Idaho.
9:03 – We talk about Hebgen Lake.
11:15 – His favorite thing about stillwaters is that the fish are bigger.
12:01 – We dig into his stillwater fly fishing technique.
12:53 – One of the focuses of STLWTR Fishing Co. is to get more kids fishing.
13:22 – We talk about boats. He has an old 16ft Klamath which is his favorite boat to fish out of.
14:44 – Aside from Hebgen Lake, one of the easiest to get up to is Chesterfield Reservoir.
17:56 – He shares his setup and techniques in fishing the Chesterfield Reservoir.
22:30 – We talk about the recently held Southeast Idaho Fly Tying & Fly Fishing Expo.
24:38 – He tells what is it that makes Southeast Idaho unique.
25:36 – He talks about fishing in Alaska. He ran fishing trips from 1991 to 2015.
30:22 – We dig into his plans for STLWTR Fishing Co.
31:46 – We talk about why stillwater fishing has not gotten traction as much as the others like river fishing.
32:55 – I mention our Littoral Zone episode with Phil about approaching new lakes.
34:15 – He shares more about his experience during the Southeast Idaho Fly Tying & Fly Fishing Expo.
36:55 – He gives us a list of his top flies.
39:06 – I ask him about private lakes in their area and Sheridan Creek. He also mentions the Eagle Ridge Ranch.
41:22 – He tells more about the times of the year they fish in some of the lakes in Idaho.
41:53 – He highly recommends fishing in Henry’s Lake.
42:47 – He mentions the species you can find in Hebgen and Henry’s lakes. He also recommends other lakes and lodges in Idaho if anyone is planning to visit.
45:20 – Darren is a stonemason by trade. He did all the stonework for Angler’s Lodge.
45:38 – We talk about Johnny Sack’s Cabin.
46:39 – Their area is just a shooting distance almost from Yellowstone Park.
47:05 – He tells about the changes he has seen in Idaho through the years, particularly in the fly fishing scene.
50:06 – His go-to local fly shop is Jimmy’s All Seasons Angler. He gives examples of the fishing stuff he usually gets from Jimmy’s.
52:00 – He gives a list of stillwater fishing must-haves.
53:25 – He highly recommends Bill Schiess’ book entitled “Fishing Henry’s Lake”. He also gives fishing tips that he got from the book and from Phil Rowley.
58:23 – I ask him about the type of music and the bands he loves listening to.
59:24 – I talk a bit about our next episode with Phil Rowley. He also shares a story of their experience in the Pyramid Lake.
1:03:52 – He shares his favorite place to dine in Idaho.
1:04:39 – He mentions some famous people in Idaho. He also mentions our episode with Bob Jacklyn.
1:05:57 – He tells a story about Craig Mathews. We had him in the podcast in episode 427.
1:07:13 – He used to camp with his family. His parents had a 16-foot Aristocrat lo-liner.
1:08:40 – We tackle a bit of the history of the fishery in Idaho.
You can find Darren Huntsman on Instagram @stillwaterskeeter.
STLWTR Fishing Co. on Instagram @stlwtrfishingco
Facebook at Stlwtr Fishing Co.
Visit their website at STLWTRFishingCo.com.
