Local Fishing Report: July 2024

Heat, heat, and more heat has been the story so far for July. But despite the triple-digit temperatures, there are plenty of good fishing options. By focusing your trips on early mornings, and/or fishing at…

Cram Session: Heat Wave Fishing

Tight Lines 208 is dedicated to helping people become better anglers through education. The Cram Session is designed to give readers a crash course on a specific fish species or local fishery. Want to see…

Tackle Tip: Rapala Shad Rap Crankbait

Tight Lines 208 is dedicated to helping people become better anglers through education. The Tackle Tip is designed to give readers a crash course on a specific lure or gear item. Want to see a…

Cram Session: Bluegill

Tight Lines 208 is dedicated to helping people become better anglers through education. The Cram Session is designed to give readers a crash course on a specific fish species or local fishery. Want to see…

Local Fishing Report: June 2024

Summer is upon us, and fishing is hot across our region. From targeting big post-spawn bass to hunting hungry schools of panfish, there are plenty of options for chasing warmwater species. River levels are also…

The Bass of a Lifetime at Lake Havasu

Some say fishing boils down to luck. Others insist it’s defined by skill. But some catches, I am convinced, are written in the stars. This is a story about one such fish. It began with…