newer to fly fishing and he was right there along each step. The owner even took time to teach me a…read morefew knots! extremely knowledgeable and kind. will always continue to shop here

I visited Ed at Madfins yesterday, and it's easy to see why he has so many five-star reviews. From…read morethe moment you walk in, he welcomes you like an old friend. Not only is he incredibly friendly, but he's also extremely knowledgeable about all things fly fishing. Ed took care of everything I needed and made sure I left fully set up. I walked out not only confident in my purchases, but honestly feeling like I had gained a lifelong fishing buddy. One note on the location: there isn't much signage, and the first time you go it feels a bit like you're walking into someone's backyard. That said, once you know where it is and trust that the posted hours are accurate, it's no issue at all--and I'll be stopping by anytime I'm in the area. Today I texted Ed asking about fishing the Owyhee tomorrow. He immediately sent back a detailed list of flies to use, how to fish them, and specific areas to try. He even followed up with a phone call to make sure I understood everything and offered additional advice. If you're new to the valley or new to fly fishing and want a shop that truly wants you to be successful, give Ed a call or stop by Madfins. He'll absolutely get you dialed in.

My first time in Boise, visiting a lifelong friend, we hired Mike Raymondi to be our guide on the…read moreOwyhee River for a day of catch and release trout fishing. The three of us, retired women with modest fishing experience and a love for nature, instantly felt at ease as he selected the waders, boots and gear in the well-organized TRR store in Eagle ( when you go there, look up, you'll have a fish's point of view- watery blown glass ornaments suspended from the ceiling). We followed Mike's truck to the river where he selected a sweet spot clear of snags and sunken hazards. The birds and awe-inspiring panoramic beauty made focusing on the orange indicator a bit of a challenge. Mike gave us a quick and articulate tutorial on casting, mending and setting the lines, then he spaced us out on the length of the river where he grew several sets of eyes, simultaneously guiding our line work and alerting us to the bobber's behavior, which you see before you feel anything. I missed several nibbles because I saw a tanager or a flicker, but we all hooked and I landed a big brown trout with lovely speckles and no wounds from the brief fight we had in reeling it in. The big takeaway about a good or bad day fishing, according to Mike, is this: hooking and landing combine a multitude of very different skills, and many people who say the fishing was bad, missed the nibble or the set, and failed to catch what fish were there. To me, there is no bad day of fishing if you are in the care of a competent guide, supplied with proper gear, a spectacular picnic lunch (kudos to Tasso in Eagle) and in an exceptionally beautiful piece of God's country, which was the case for us. Now for those of you who believe the only value in fishing is catch, catch, catch, this review will mean nothing. Mike mustered all of his powers to switch out the types of nymph flies (we were nymphing this time), and we had a spare afternoon, but you can't make fish eat when they don't wish to. Nonetheless, we felt satisfied, happy and properly looked after by TRR's professional guide service.

Friendly and knowledgeable staff. The product in the shelves is on the expensive side, but…read moreeverything is focused on being good quality. I'm lucky they are close by for when I need something quickly.

Made in America-Made in Idaho. If this is important to you, this is the place for fishing supplies…read moreyou want to go and Ryan is the man you want to see. Yesterday I was in search of a new fishing rod and stopped at Idaho Rod and Reel to take a look at what they had. A little over an hour later, I walked out with my newest fishing rod that was built by Ryan and am beyond pleased. Ryan is very knowledgeable and has an extended background in fish related supplies and fishing generally. Thank you Ryan for the awesome experience, I'll definitely be back!

So much fun. Travis and Jenny were prepared and the little details they do make it worth it! It was…read morean awesome experience and we can't wait to do it again

Took my husband out on a trip in the middle of March and we had an absolute blast! We traveled…read morefrom out of state for this trip! This was my first time bowfishing and Travis taught me to shoot like a pro. I was able to catch so many fish and feel so positive at the end. My husband has also never done it before and definitely caught more than I did. Despite the cold they were prepared with heaters and hand warmers!! Jenni was great at catching photos, handing us supplies, and being a positive support and guide!! I honestly have never had so much fun fishing before and am looking to come again on another trip!

My wife and I took a fishing rod building class from Kent Dry at Idaho Custom Rods on 03-18-22…read morethrough 3-20-22. We were both very happy and satisfied with the detailed instructions and Kent's eye for detail. We not only left with two high quality rods (ready to fish) but most of all the knowledge to take up the craft on our own. Having fished competitively in bass tournaments for over 20 years I have become familiar with recognizing professionals within our industry. Kent Dry is a meticulous rod builder and a great instructor. We look forward to taking advanced classes, building rods and fishing with our new equipment.

Kent really knows what he's doing. I have had many rods built for me in the past and Kent listened…read morecarefully to my needs and matched them precisely. This despite the difficulty of obtaining parts during the pandemic. He even made one of the crucial components from scratch. I can't offer a higher recommendation!

Wife and I were in the area for the 2014 North Fork Championships. We stopped by the shop and were…read morevery impressed. They stock a ton of top brands and have a lot of high end stuff in stock. I took a Burn 3 out for a demo ($25/day rental) and the staff were all really helpful and courteous, even letting us store one of our boats there for the day. Head over to Alpenglow (another nice shop) if you want a Jackson Kayak (my brand of choice), but come here for Pyranha, Dagger, and Liquid Logic. They also have a large selection of SUPs and inflatables. Highly recommended!

I was given a refund of the difference between the price listed and the price charged. Start to…read morefinish it took 4 days but they made it "right"

I recently had an excellent experience purchasing new golf clubs at the PGA Superstore in Boise…read moreIdaho. I recently got back into golf following my retirement last year and playing golf very infrequently. My clubs were at least 12 years old with steel shafts and I had an even older putter. I am now in my mid 60s and I read that Graphite shafts and new technology could possibly help my game (at the very least, make golfing more enjoyable as my swing speed declines etc.). I went to the PGA Superstore and was fortunate enough to have an appointment with club fitter Max Archibald. I can't tell you enough how patient, knowledgeable and helpful Max was. I thought I wanted certain clubs based on my research, but after working with Max, we determined that I did not need the expensive clubs I was willing to purchase. He could have tried to upsell me, but instead, Max put me in the best clubs for me, and at a lower price. When I went in a couple of weeks later looking for a new putter. Max remembered me and took the time (without my making an appointment) to help me choose the best putter for me. Because of Max, I joined the Players Plus Club there. I would also like to thank Sam Sutherland who helped me pick out a driver and Adam who works up front and is always friendly and willing to help. They have a great crew working there, and I would recommend, that if you are looking for new golf clubs or golf equipment, that you should visit the PGA Superstore in Boise.

Came in to get clubs new grips. Told that if there was more than three that it would take 2-3 days…read more Literally watched multiple guys standing around in the service center on their phones rather than working on anything. Not impressed...

My son is enjoying his evening swim lessons so much that he gets ready 1st thing in the morning. He…read morehas a permanent smile on his face during the entire lesson, so eager 2 learn and he is thoroughly enjoying himself. What a blessing this program has been! Thank you so much for offering these lessons as we've never had any professional swim lessons as of yet. What a great first experience for him! Thank you again! Wishing he & his brother could have weekly lessons throughout the year!