My earliest fishing memory happened more than 30 years ago at a tiny cabin in the woods of northern Michigan. It was a day filled with excitement and wonder—my dad and five-year-old me didn’t really know what we were doing, but somehow, we stumbled into a few trout for the frying pan, a handful of…
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 higher elevations, you can mitigate the heat wave and catch plenty of fish. As you plan your upcoming trips, here…
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 a topic covered? Email tightlinesboise@gmail.com with your suggestion! We’re having a heat wave! When temperatures creep north of 100 degrees, I…
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 topic covered? Email tightlinesboise@gmail.com with your suggestion! Every angler needs a stash of go-to lures. And in Idaho waters, it’s hard…
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 a topic covered? Email tightlinesboise@gmail.com with your suggestion! If you grew up in southwest Idaho—or many places throughout North America, for…
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 dropping, opening trout options that haven’t been angler-friendly in months. As you plan your upcoming trips, here are a few…