March Merkin 2016 – Day 1

The results are in! Day one was very calm and although many people saw permit the conditions were tough to get near them. Mike Dawes of Victor, ID and Capt. Will Benson caught two fish, for a total of 209 points. The fish were 26″ and 26 1/4″. Great job...

Kick Off of the 2016 March Merkin

Tonight was the kick off for the 2016 March Merkin Permit Tournament. We have 26 anglers and guides fishing this year. Fishing starts tomorrow after a light breakfast at 7:45. Boats may leave the dock at 8:30 and start fishing thereafter. Lines out at 5PM, back to the...
Permit Tracker Contest

Permit Tracker Contest

The 2016 March Merkin is just a few weeks away! We have a full tournament again and lots of great sponsors and wonderful auction items for the silent auction! Please check out the new Permit Tracker Contest and if you would like to make a donation to help track permit...

Final Results 2015 March Merkin

Congratulations to our Grand Champion Angler & Guide Nathaniel Linville Capt. John O’Hearn First Runner-Up Angler & Guide John Holt Capt. Trevor Luce Runner-Up Angler & Guide Jeff Ferguson Capt. Bryan Holeman Largest Permit John Holt Capt. Trevor...

Day 1 Results

Day 1 was a beautiful day on the water. There were 4 permit caught. Mark Richens – 23 inches Nathaniel Linville – 17.25 inches Ned Kaplan – 14.75 inches John Holt – 31 inches

March Merkin Day 1 – St. Patrick’s Day

The first day of the 2015 March Merkin started out as a gorgeous day. Clear skies, warm and a little flat calm. Stay tuned for results later on – boats have to be in by 6PM!...

March Merkin Kick-Off and Captain’s Meeting

The 2015 March Merkin is underway! This year we have 25 anglers and guides fishing and the weather is almost too perfect for permit fishing – flat calm! Dave Horn talked to all the participants about this years event. We are celebrating 10 years of permit...