By Author John Olsen Summer Kokanee are some of the best eating fish in the West. Summer is also the main time most fishermen target...

By Author John Olsen Summer is on us, and it's a great time to troll for trout. I grew up trolling all over the West, and there are some...

By Author John Olsen Now we are approaching summer, and water in the west is finally starting to lower and clear it's time to break out...

By Author John Olsen I have a few friends who are world-traveling hunters. They go on unforgettable hunts and are looking to break world...

By Author John Olsen It's that time of year again; when everyone with a boat is out fishing and having fun. Unfortunately, many people...

By Author John Olsen Long past are the days when you have to push the hook through the skin and cut off the barb. Here is an...

By Author John Olsen Smallmouth Bass are one of my favorite species to target. Pound for pound, they fight harder than most fish, and...

By Author John Olsen I’ve always been a fan of crankbait for bass. In fact, I was a crankbait snob for a long time. I wouldn't say I...

By Author John Olsen It's interesting how some people look at prepping. Some take it to an extreme, while others make light of those who...

By Author John Olsen Spring is often a tough time for fishing in the West. It can be tough to target many fish species between high water...

By Author John Olsen I started fly fishing around 38 years ago, fishing in Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana. In that time, my fly box...

By John The Tiger Muskie was introduced to Utah in the 90s and is a highbred of a Pike and Muskielunger. Pike and Muskie are aggressive...

By author John Olsen As spring approaches, I look forward to getting the boat out and hitting the water. Spring can bring some great...

By Author John Olsen Sitting in my office and looking at the snow after what seems like the longest winter, I dream of a warm summer...

By Author John Olsen Bass has become a big part of Northern Utah and Idaho fishing in the last ten years. When I was a kid, trout was the...

By John Olsen Growing up, one of the people I admired most was my uncle Glenn. Uncle Glenn was, in truth was my great-uncle on my dad’s...

Northern Utah is a cold climate. Until I was a teen, there were only Trout in Hyrum res until someone illegally planted Perch. After the...

When I was a kid my dad and I would make 4 or 5 trips a year to Strawberry Reservoir from Northern Utah. Believe it or not, it has always...

By John Olsen A few years back, a good friend, neighbor, and fishing buddy gave me a call. He and a few friends were going rabbit hunting...

By John Olsen Hunting Coyote has been a fun winter sport for me for many years. Winter coyote hunting is a great way to hunt in what is...