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CJ Strike: Fish are still biting - I wouldn’t say hot and heavy for everyone but some good fish still being caught. More trout reports than anything this week. Couple anglers had really good success trolling Kokabow Dodgers with pink hoochies as well as just old school wedding rings. Still positive reports on Flicker Shads and Shad Raps. I’d be 60-80’ behind the boat, experimenting with speeds between 1.5 and 2mph. Probably catch a few crappie this way as well though the anglers that I know of that had the best success were throwing soft plastics on jig heads and small 2” Keitech Easy Shiners in the narrows. Bass fishing has been decent either in the main bowl or quite a ways up the Snake River arm. Couple fish were caught on jigs but the best reports are coming from anglers with blade baits, spoons/Kastmasters, A-rigs and Keitechs. Lots of fish in 20-30’ - don’t forget to make a few shallow-ish casts, big cruisers are a thing!
Boise River: Steelhead are getting caught! Fly anglers fishing brighter colored nymphs under indicators are having quite a bit of success. If you tie - stonefly nymphs tied in PINK and TAN are secret bait of mine (until right now 🤣 ). Wading anglers are having success with soft beads, jigs and spinners. Tip em with shrimp and we sold quite a few Looney Coonies - several of which ended up in Steelhead mouths!
Fish were dropped at the following locations:
Glenwood Bridge
Americana Bridge
Below the Broadway Avenue Bridge, behind Boise State University
West Parkcenter Bridge
Barber Park
Brownlee: Current water level is 2066, 11’ from full and the reservoir is fishing well. Great reports from anglers throwing Keitechs, blade baits, drop shots and deeper diving jerkbaits like Staysee 90’s. I was there last week - saw some huge crappie schools and had a few bites that definitely felt like crappie on 3.3 Keitechs in 20-30’. We weren’t targeting them but I am confident we could have caught them with a smaller, slower offering. As it gets cooler - I like the vertical presentations of the jigging rap or just simple jig head and plastic minnow - add crappie nibbles!
Snake River: Lots of grass! Plenty of smaller fish to be caught. The IRR jig is still getting bit. A neko rig and a drop shot should be successful as well and if you can find cleaner water - a blade. You’re going to be cleaning grass of your stuff…just deal with it and keep casting!
Wilson Springs: No Report.
Lake Lowell: No Report.
Cascade Reservoir: Reports for perch are good. Trolling, blade baits and drop shot rigs with nightcrawlers are getting bit. Lots of fish around the island and golf course. I have not heard anything this week for bass. If you are targeting them, blades, Keitechs or Mayors from Crush City and a Carolina rig with a fluke are some baits I’d have rigged up.
Horsethief Reservoir: No report.
Owyhee Reservoir: Only reports for crappie this week. Smallish to medium sized fish on small underspins and trolling by the damwith Flicker Shads might net you the occasional trout.
Owyhee River: I encourage folks to wait a minute to fish here as there are lots of spawning Brown trout and we don’t want to disturb their redds. I spoke to Chris with Boise River Guides and he confirmed that their are tons of Browns spawning. I don’t get on a soap box very often but I have seen first hand and did quite a bit of research on habitat damage to spawning browns. Let’s leave them alone for a few weeks so we have a shot at good ones for years to come!!
Duck valley: CAN BUY PERMITS ONLINE!!!
Trolling flies on Mountain View is good when the weather is right!! A little breeze, GO!! Lots of breeze, stay home.
Lucky Peak Reservoir: Couple reports for anglers looking for a few Kokanee - no kokanee but several trout. Fish were roughly 10’ deep and were caught on small spin-n-glows and pink dodgers with orange hoochies behind them.
Arrowrock Reservoir: No Report
Anderson Ranch Reservoir: Small kokanee being caught for those that are willing to wrestle their boat into the water from what I was told!! Fish were 10-15’ deep - they caught them on both pink and white dodgers with wonderbread spinners from Kokabow.
Local Ponds: Lots of trout stocking! Powerbait and small chunks of nightcrawler are great ideas for these stockers. Check out the downtown Boise ponds for some bigger bass - glides and senkos!!
BLACK FRIDAY DEALS!, Pre-Order for Link and Imperium Rods Starts on Tuesday, Food Drive Update, Cold Weather is Here, Winterize Your Boat - Deal Below!
BLACK FRIDAY! We will be OPEN AT 8am!!
DOOR BUSTERS! Incredible deals on Daiwa Fuego Spinning Reels and SV Baitcasting Reels - Raffle Ticket for an Idaho Rod and Reel Link or Imperium Rod of your choice for each Daiwa rod or reel purchased
More Door Busters! Daiwa D Vec Woods Camo Hoodies - $20 and includes 20% off ANY ROD OR REEL in the store!! ONLY A FEW HOODIES AVAILABLE!!! Sizes M thru 2XL.
Raffle ticket for each customer, just for coming in. Raffling off bait packages, rods, reels and many other awesome items!!
$100 gift cards, for $80!! 3 Per Customer!!
FILL THE BAG!! Buy and IRR Bait Bag and get 15% any terminal tackle or baits that you can fit inside the bag! Would make a really cool Christmas Present or Stocking Stuffer!
Link and Imperium rods available for Pre-Order for $110!!
In Stock Link and Imperium Rods, 10% off!
LOTS of CUSTOM HAND TIED BAITS!! Includes: Chatterbaits, Spinnerbaits, Swim Jigs, Tungsten Finesse Jigs and Buzzbaits!
We are expecting a shipment in the next 2 weeks for more Link and Imperium rods. This includes: ML Spinning, UL Spinning (sold out QUICKLY!!!!), 7’6” ML Tech Casting Rod, Imperium Light X Fast - the Green Rod! - AAAANNNNDDD! 2 BRAND NEW MODELS!! Pre-Order for everything BUT THE 2 NEW MODELS will be live on Tuesday at the Black Friday price of $110.
Cold weather is finally here…get that boat winterized and be ready to go next spring! Mention this newsletter and get $30 off on your winterization!
CHRISTMAS HELP!! If you are a family in need this time of year, WE WOULD LOVE TO HELP! Thanks to the support of the people in this community, IRR takes a portion of our profits and provides Christmas for families that are struggling here in the valley. If you, or someone you know, could use a little help, PLEASE ASK!! I know how difficult it can be but it is the mission of this shop to SERVE in the community! Please help us fulfill our mission!
FOOD DRIVE IS STILL ONGOING!! Thank you to everyone that has contributed!!
We are an Allonas Angels drop off location! This is a great program that helps put together Christmas presents for Seniors in care facilities that often spend Christmas alone. Check out this link and participate!!
Allonas Angels Link: https://allonasangels.org/
We just received a huge shipment of rubber skirting material for making your own jigs and fuzzy baits! Needles in stock as well!
We are SOLD OUT of the IRR Exclusive Double Dipped 9 2 Tao Tubes!! We have a few bags of the Laminate version left!!
Watch our social media pages as we will have several sales and discount bins coming up!!
ONE STEP CLOSER!!!!! WE ARE WORKING ON A VERY UNIQUE LEARNING OPPORTUNITY!! CAN’T WAIT TO TELL YOU ABOUT IT!!
Bait and equipment reviews coming…along with some How To’s….
Is there something you’d like to see in the shop? Email me at [email protected]…one random suggestion just might end up winning you a prize.
Worth Watching
Even if you don’t fly fish - this is a great video.
Technically Speaking...
Thoughts on Scents
Local and National Fishing News…and other “Stuff”
Steelhead on the Boise
Steelhead/Salmon UPDATE!
Local Fish Stocking Reports
Steelhead Dam Counts
Spinnerbaits!
One of my FAVORITE ways to fish!! I lied…its my favorite way to fish!
Crappie Baits!
CHECK OUT IDAHO ROD AND REEL’S NEW WEBSITE - idahotacklebox.com!!
INTERESTING Minnow Rigs! Not just for BASS!!
For Levi 😉
Finding bass in rivers
Livescope for Crappie
Spinners for Steelhead!
New in the Shop
4.5” Mooch Minnow! New Size!
The MARINA - Boats available at J and H Sales and Marine
Check out this LOWE!
STEELHEADERS!! Check Out This River Boat!!
Love this Bass Cat!
Ranger Fish and Ski!
I want this Skeeter…It doesn’t even look like its been fished!!
What a Jet!!! Has everything on it!
Check out these multi species and river boats!
Catch Spotlight
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You’re not going to believe this…but Jon caught a fish 😂
Lisa is always up for an adventure!
Great catch Neil!!
This guy can catch anything that swims!! Many of you have seen and spoke to him in the shop - he is a WEALTH of knowledge!! say Hi next time you see him!
Jaelyn got in on the Steelie action as well!! First one!! Congrats!
Fish don’t stand a chance when Jody is around!!
Ronnie only catches giants!
Fish got a rest while Dan had back surgery BUT HE’S BACK NOW!! Good to see you back!
AND WITH THE GIANT OF THE WEEK!! DARIN!!
“People wish to learn to swim and at the same time to keep one foot on the ground.”
— Marcel Proust