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 higher elevations, you can mitigate the heat wave and catch plenty of fish. As you plan your upcoming trips, here…

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 a topic covered? Email tightlinesboise@gmail.com with your suggestion! We’re having a heat wave! When temperatures creep north of 100 degrees, I…

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 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…

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 a topic covered? Email tightlinesboise@gmail.com with your suggestion! If you grew up in southwest Idaho—or many places throughout North America, for…

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 dropping, opening trout options that haven’t been angler-friendly in months. As you plan your upcoming trips, here are a few…

Casting for Recovery Seeks Retreat Applicants

Are you or someone you know currently living with Stage IV metastatic breast cancer? If so, Casting for Recovery invites you to apply for their first annual Southwest Idaho metastatic retreat, happening this September 6-8. Casting for Recovery is a national support and educational program for women with breast cancer. The organization provides free, three-day…