Meet Our Pro-Staff

Jim Peterson

Born in Boise and spending most of his youth in Lewiston, Jim is a true Idaho Native. His earliest fishing adventures included riding his bicycle to the Snake and Clearwater Rivers in search of steelhead, bass and trout. He spent many family camping trips on the North Fork of the Clearwater River, the Lochsa and the St. Joe River where he learned to fish for native cutthroat and rainbow trout.

Jim's first experience fishing for Bluebacks (Kokanee Salmon) was in 1967 on Coeur d'Alene Lake. He recalls the tackle he used was a wedding ring, leaded line on a fly reel, and a heavy spinning rod. He has been a passionate kokanee angler ever since. Jim still ventures north to fish Hayden Lake, Twin Lakes and Dwarshak Reservoir, but his true passion now lies in the reservoirs on the Boise River system.

Creating kokanee tackle always intrigued Jim. He spent many hours trying to build the perfect lure, but after meeting Alan of Kokabow Tackle LLC a few years back he knew he couldn't design a lure that has the quality of a Kokabow Spinner. Jim says this about Kokabow Tackle, "I have found Kokabow Tackle to CONSISTANTLY catch more kokanee than any other kokanee tackle on the market". Jim works closely with Kokabow Tackle and provides feedback on designs, colors and lure ideas. He is also highly involved in testing prototype tackle.

Jim currently is employed as a Fishing Outfitter with Cabela's adding his specialty in trolling techniques for kokanee and salmon.

Kyle Sandy

Kyle grew up in Homedale, Idaho where he learned to hunt and fish from his father. He started kokanee fishing in 2006 with his cousin. He was instantly hooked and purchased a kokanee rod, reel, and various tackle. Kyle has tried a little of everything along the way to catch more fish. In 2014, Kyle met Alan of Kokabow Tackle, LLC  and was instantly excited to try Kokabow Tackle. "The numbers don't lie!", says Kyle, "Kokabow Tackle is the go to tackle on my boat."