Magic Valley Sportsmen's Fish Fry Set for June 9

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will host the 2nd Annual Magic Valley Sportsmen's Fish Fry, Chips and Tips from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 9, at the Magic Valley Region office, 324 South 417 East, Highway 93 Business Park, Jerome. "Our goal is to provide anglers with the chance to learn more about fishing opportunities in the area and to learn from the experts how to fish for bass, walleye, sturgeon and salmon and have a bit of fun doing it," said Doug Megargle, regional fishery manager. "We want to make it easy for anglers to take advantage of great regional fishing opportunities." While people are eating fried fish, hushpuppies and fries, they can wander and talk to local fishing clubs and sportsman will be on site to answer questions, display gear and tackle, and give advice to anglers wanting to learn more about how to catch their favorite fish species. "We're also going to be treating those who attend to sample a little known secret delicacy we like to call the Asian sweetfish," Regional Supervisor Jerome Hansen said. "Folks will have to come to find out what it really is." The food is not unlimited so come early if you want food. For more information on the Sportsmen's Fish Fry, call the Magic Valley Regional Office at 324-4359.