Fillet & Fry is one of Tight Lines 208’s most popular fishing classes, and with good reason. In addition to learning a lifelong skill that will help anglers make the most out of their catches in the kitchen, this class offers an opportunity to enjoy a delicious dinner of fresh fish & chips with fellow…
Want to learn more about catching, harvesting and enjoying a sustainable meal of fresh Idaho trout? Be sure to check out the Foodfort event “Trout Talk: From Sustainable Fishing to the Perfect Sear,” happening at noon Friday, September 24, in the JUMP Share Studio in downtown Boise. Tight Lines 208 owner Jordan Rodriguez will lead…
Fishing and the weather remain hot across the Treasure Valley as we march toward fall. An unfortunate side effect of the heat and extended drought is low water in several regional fisheries—a topic I’ll explore in an upcoming column. But in lakes, rivers and reservoirs that are holding water, fishing has been quite good for…
The tiger muskie was positioned on a perfect ambush point. Most of its body was obscured by weeds, but I could detect the faint movement of fins and a few telltale stripes. I cast my swimbait so tight to the vegetation that the tail hook snagged a reed. “Let it ride,” I thought. “I can…
Well folks, it has been HOT. With all this record-setting, 100-degree nonsense, not all outdoor activities are fun, safe or accessible. But there are multiple ways to beat the heat while fishing. Read on for some July tips and destinations. And be sure to hydrate and come prepared for extra-warm conditions! Alpine Lakes July is…
June is one of my favorite months for fishing in Idaho. Warmwater species like bass and bluegill are absolutely on fire, and there are some cool opportunities to chase rare finds like ocean-run Chinook salmon, too. As you plan your next trip, here are a few tips to keep in mind: Bass It’s prime bass…