The new catch-and-release record for Idaho steelhead was caught on a swung fly. October has been a big month for sea-run fish records on Idaho’s Clearwater River. On Saturday, the Idaho Department of ...

Spey anglers, those who prefer two-handed fly rods, are having a good run of late on Idaho's Clearwater River. Kyriacos Panayiotou, of McCall, landed a 41-inch steelhead while swinging flies Oct. 6.

Even on the best days, steelhead fishing is usually a game of long odds. But for those anglers willing to put in the work, you might just have a chance to experience something magical. In the early ...