Hook Points - Idaho's Fishing Newsletter

Fishing Reports

CJ Strike: Trout fishing seems to have slowed just a bit but trollers putting in a good days work are leaving with decent fish. Flickr Shads, Salmos and other small crankbaits have been doing the work. Bring some inline trolling weights with ya so you can experiment with different depths. Decent reports for bank anglers along Black Sands and near the dam for trout though seems a bit slower than last week. With temps looking a little better this week - maybe that changes. Crappie are being caught but like the trout, be ready to put a good days work...I say work but come on! It's fishing! Sturgeon fishing has been steady. 

Boise River: Still hearing that folks are struggling with the smaller jerkbaits and spinners BUT...one bait has been killing it and we're already selling out of them...HOOKUP BAITS have been fire!!

Brownlee: No report - expect that to change soon! Looking through my notes from the last several years and I get excited for those first 42 Degree water temps...

Swan Falls - Above the Dam: No report.

Swan Falls - Below the Dam: Reports of a few cats and sturgeon up near the dam. Water clarity has been changing the further downstream you get. Worth keeping your eyes on as the really cold AND murky water can make things tricky at best.

Wilson Springs: Report from 2 Idaho Rod and Reel ambassadors from Wilson on Saturday: "Caught 32 today on the Hookups and Oliver caught 19 on the Hookups." 4# test, couple of HUB's (Hookup Baits) and get fishing. 

Owyhee River: No report.

Cascade Reservoir Perch/ICE: Good reports this week. With the weather warming, stay in contact with the shops in Cascade or the Facebook pages to see what the slush is up to. Good buddy SLAYED fish on a small perch jigging rap. I think I have 2 left in the shop. More hopefully on their way.

Horsethief Reservoir/ICE: Same report as last week! Steady action is being reported. Worm and marshmallow are always a decent bet on stocked fish.

Duck valley/ICE: Definitely worth the drive! Fishing remains very consistent. Get a few tip ups working along with a jigging rod or two. Powerbait! 

Lucky Peak Reservoir: Lots of that frozen water crap :)

Arrowrock Reservoir: Same as Lucky Peak - water is mostly hard...come on sun!

Shop News -

• Koaknee Class: Satruday February 11, 10am to 12pm. We only have a few spots left and then we will be closing registration.

• 13 Fishing Concept Z2's are IN STOCK!

• Thank you to all those that attended the Bass Fishing 101: How to Rig it class! Over 35 people! Thank you for your patience and forgiveness as we worked through our very first class. Feedback was very positive and I will use it to keep improving. We will DEFINITELY do this again.

• Tight Lines 208 is offering a "Stop Fishing, Start Catching" class in the Learning Center on Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 6 to 8:30pm. Cost is $65 and includes a starter kit. Looking to catch a few more trout from Wilson or the Boise? Maybe a smallmouth from the snake? Looking to catch your first fish?! This is a great place to start. Sign up at tightlines208.com.

• Registration open for our Beginning Fly Tying Class. Sign up on our website.

• Loyalty Rewards Program is live! Earn points with every purchase towards discounts and other great deals.

• New 30 Packs of Yum Dingers in Stock and come check out the Z-Man Mini Max Chatterbaits.

• Check out the Bobby Garland Slab Slayers! Definitely a Crappie catcher but look out trout...

• Yum FF Minnows = This is a bait that I want in my bag

Worth Watching

If you haven't seen this guys' channel before...YOU'RE WELCOME! I love his content.

Technically Speaking...

Check out this great information about catching Kokanee from Local Lure Manufacturer, Kokabow Fishing Tackle.

Peanut Butter and Jelly, Lamb and Tuna Fish (for you Adam Sandler fans out there lol!), Green and Pumpkin...LIPLESS CRANKBAITS AND SPRING! Check this article out...

Fishing News and Cool Views

I found this article to be VERY interesting:

New in the Shop

Bobby Garland Slab Slayers!

Maybe this is your next Favorite Bait!! 

Yum FF Sonar Minnows

Designed to be used with Yum Forward Facing Sonar jig heads - but if you're like most of us and do not have that technology, DON'T LET THAT STOP YOU! This bait is screaming "DROP SHOT!"

Cool New Color on the Shimano Catana Reels

Shimano quality at a very affordable price - now with a really cool new look:

Catch Spotlight

Nice Catch Oliver! He's a believer in the Hookup Baits...Proof is in this guys face!

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