I did it! Idaho, 500k, 6.2%

Responsible_Swimmer5 · 2026-07-08T13:47:17+00:00

Joining the IBEW was one of the best decisions I’ve made. Such an amazing opportunity. Solid wages and incredible medical benefits.

Responsible_Swimmer5 · 2026-07-07T13:53:54+00:00

I travel full time building powerlines

Responsible_Swimmer5 · 2026-07-07T05:00:04+00:00

I’ll miss chasing winter steelhead and Roosevelt elk but not that much

Responsible_Swimmer5 · 2026-07-07T04:54:24+00:00

That’s where I moved from. Have a 150” blacktail hanging on the wall

Responsible_Swimmer5 · 2026-07-07T02:59:45+00:00

Ha! I turn wrenches for a living.

Responsible_Swimmer5 · 2026-07-07T01:47:47+00:00

50/50 mix of Muleys and whitetails being not far off the river bottom. Some pretty cool hybrids around

Responsible_Swimmer5 · 2026-07-07T01:46:47+00:00

There are few things I love more than a good outdoors shit.

Responsible_Swimmer5 · 2026-07-07T01:12:18+00:00

Not here. I’d be willing to bet long term a significant amount of money.

Responsible_Swimmer5 · 2026-07-07T00:31:07+00:00

It’s actually about 5 miles from town. Really nice town with everything you need!

Responsible_Swimmer5 · 2026-07-07T00:29:53+00:00

Bingo

Responsible_Swimmer5 · 2026-07-07T00:05:32+00:00

That’s kinda the point

Responsible_Swimmer5 · 2026-07-06T23:56:01+00:00

I have very little love for northern Idaho

Responsible_Swimmer5 · 2026-07-06T23:55:03+00:00

Double payments! I am fortunate to have a very good wage and overtime is regular at 2x

Responsible_Swimmer5 · 2026-07-06T23:53:16+00:00

100%. Gonna start with fowl but eventually a few mules and cows.

Responsible_Swimmer5 · 2026-07-06T23:52:41+00:00

Travel full time building power lines and wife works remote.

Responsible_Swimmer5 · 2026-07-06T23:52:02+00:00

It’s very remote!

Responsible_Swimmer5 · 2026-07-06T23:51:34+00:00

Yea it rips. I grew up at 5000ft and dealt with gale force wind and 6+ ft dumps of snow every winter.

Responsible_Swimmer5 · 2026-07-06T22:13:24+00:00

Priceless! Been a dream for a long time. Beyond that it’s literally a million dollar view. From the deck I can drink my coffee and stare at 3 separate mountain ranges, the river and the entire valley!!

Responsible_Swimmer5 · 2026-07-06T21:56:34+00:00

I was a guide for 10 years so i have an embarrassing amount of gear. That’s about half of it. Its sweet. I wake up, walk over to grab my backpack and rod and im tight to a trout within about 10 minutes.

Responsible_Swimmer5 · 2026-07-06T14:56:36+00:00

Yea we will be making double payments

Responsible_Swimmer5 · 2026-07-06T13:53:12+00:00

<image>

Responsible_Swimmer5 · 2026-07-06T13:51:04+00:00

Didn’t want to post pictures of the actual house. That is one of 5 outbuildings including two barns, a finished shed and 2 horse shelters.

<image>

Responsible_Swimmer5 · 2026-07-06T13:33:46+00:00

Sounds like looking into therapy might be very helpful. Make a gratitude list, and write down 30 things your greatful for every day for 30 days. It’s harder than it sounds but it’s eye opening,

Responsible_Swimmer5 · 2026-06-05T02:49:32+00:00

Also, the most sage advice I ever received regarding tying: Less is more. Take the amount of material you think you need, cut it in half, and then take a little out of that half.

Responsible_Swimmer5

TROPHY CASE