The lower Owyhee is a unique fishing habitat for rainbow and brown trout. Anglers love it because of the abundant fish and the beauty of the surrounding desert landscape.
The owner of Boise River Guides, Chris Gerono has guided fishermen for 23 years. Chris invited us out to go fishing with a father and son pair who are visiting the region from Columbus, Ohio.
“It’s all just a game. I tell people fly fishing is a series of educated guesses,” said Gerono. “That’s what is exciting, I love figuring out the puzzle and figuring out the game.”
Anthony Jones and his son Penn both caught brown trout during their time with the Boise River Guides. Anthony decided to visit Idaho and Oregon as a way to bond with his son, who just graduated from high school.
“It’s beautiful, Idaho is just beautiful,” said Anthony Jones. “This is a lifetime memory. We’ve had an awesome time.”…