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CJ Strike: Reports were that CJ just fished tough this week. Several windy days and some crazy weather I’m betting had a little something to do with that 😉 ! If I had to guess - this week is going to be a good one for fishing. ESPECIALLY the end of the week. For the bass fishing, we should be able to start playing around shallower with jerkbaits, crankbaits and lipless baits. While the red colored cranks are a great choice, I wouldn’t discount firetiger patterns here. For crappie and trout, I’d troll if I could. Try Flicker shads, Salmo’s, Wedding Rings and Kokabow bugs and spinners. Sturgeon fishing has been really good and I really don’t think that is going to change for a bit. There are bank accesses to the main lake but they are tricky to find. Use Google Earth…
Boise River: If you can afford it, the Lucky Craft Pointer 65 has just flat been catching them. Its a high end Japanese mini Jerkbait and it is just plain deadly on trout!!
Brownlee: Water levels are at 2038.4 - down 7 feet from last week. Really low right now! Fished tough last week with the dropping water and cooler temps and winds but I am betting on a serious rebound this week. Let’s go with a drop shot and Keitech to do our deeper work and 8-12’ diving red, orange, chartreuse crankbaits and lipless. You will likely find some good sized schools of crappie with this dropping water…small underspins and most soft plastics tipped with a crappie nibble will get the job done. If you want some fun…throw a 2.8 Keitech and you’ll add some smallmouth to your catch! Always fun to test the drag on your ultralight a bit 🤪 !
Snake River: Shop manager Brian Purtell had a really nice day on the river with a Strike King Dream Shot on his drop shot rod. I would expect the bite on the river to be solid this week - especially towards the end. I’d have a jerkbait, cranks and a drop shot ready to go. I would not hesitate to throw a Mini Max chatterbait as well! Catfishing should start picking up as the water is warming. They should get a little more active! If you’re not getting bit in 20-30 minutes…move your bait!
Wilson Springs: Getting stocked regularly and fishing well! Powerbait, Dynamic Lures HD Trout and Ultralight Heavyweights jigs!!
Lake Lowell: No report this week.
Lake Cascade: Still have ice and they are still catching! Lots of cool nights ahead with warm days - could be slushy. Check in with Tackle Toms.
Owyhee River: Water is up but has been that way for a bit now so fish should be settled and eating. Hatches will still be midges and the occasional BWO. That will change here soon as things warm up…PMD’s and thicker hatches of BWO will get us off those stupid size 20 midges.
Owyhee Reservoir: Lots of water in the reservoir and reports of good crappie catches are starting to come in. Main lake points attached to decent sized coves seem to be holding the biggest schools. Customer found bunches of fish in 20-30’ and they were eating Big Bite Baits Swimon’s.
Duck valley: From the Tribal Website: SAME REPORT AS LAST WEEK!!
March, 2024 – Cold front to remain after the weekend ice blast dropped down from the Ruby Mountains in Nevada through and beyond Grasmere, Idaho. The severe weather temporarily shut down Idaho and Nevada state roads with due cause, as extreme gusts of high winds tore through blankets of falling sleet and snow reducing driving visibility to an absolute zero. Vehicles were observed to have driven off the blacktop due to the lack of visibility. Road conditions were almost impassible as wind pushed snow over and onto driving lanes with high drifts, up to four feet reaching across both lanes. Freezing temperatures remain.
Both reservoirs have open top water, and are watercraft accessible.
Rainbow Trout activity at both reservoirs has been extremely high.
Lucky Peak Reservoir: Mixed reports! Some are on ‘em and some just aren’t. We have several sunny days coming up - I’d expect those to help us catch a few fish and I’d plan on them being closer to the top on those days. Hearing really good things about pink, chartreuse and white for dodgers…
Arrowrock Reservoir: Literally the same report as Lucky Peak…only exception is that a really good friend of the shop had a phenomenal day with the Black and Copper Godfather Kokabow Dodger.
Anderson Ranch: Sounds like Curlew is still not accessible but the dam is and guys are catching some really good kokanee already. I haven’t been able to get a lead on colors but my recommendation is something with pink in it. Lots of small trout being caught as well by guys trolling wedding rings alongside their hoochie rigs.
Local Ponds: Lots of trout stocking on the schedule should make for fast and fun action at many of the local ponds. For those that have bass, I’d expect fishing to start picking up. Senkos, chatterbaits and ned rigs are all good pond options!
Shop News - Spring Bass Class, Big Baits, Youtube Videos and More
We want to invite you to attend our Spring Time Bass Fishing Seminar on Saturday, March 16th from 10am to Noon. Taught by former FLW Pro Cody Murray, we will be discussing things like bass movements, bait selection, spawning behaviors, where to fish as well as giving away an Idaho Rod and Reel Link Casting Rod. Cost of the class is $20. You will receive baits selected by Cody Murray for this specific time of the year as well as a RAFFLE TICKET for what Cody considers “one of, if not THE best Chatterbait rods he has ever thrown!” Registration is available online now! All those in attendance will enjoy 15% off in the shop the day of the event!
Curious about throwing big swimbaits for bass?? Class coming very soon!!
“Stop Fishing and Start Catching” class taught by Jordan Rodriguez with Tight Lines 208 will be at the Idaho Rod and Reel Learning Center on March 19, from 6-8:30pm. This class costs $50 and INCLUDES a starter tackle pack. Registration is available at tightlines208.com!
Please follow us on our NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We will be uploading new content this week specifically targeting fundamentals of fishing. This channel is designed specifically to help you fish IDAHO!
Sign up for the Idaho Rod and Reel Good Fish Youth Program is LIVE!! Please visit idahorodandreel.com and select on the Youth Programs tab to sign up! This program is 100% FREE - all expenses are covered by the shop. This program focuses on leadership and self discipline skills that uses fishing and the outdoors as a conduit to deliver the message. Love to have you involved!!
Please check out the idahorodandreel.com ONLINE STORE! We are adding products daily. Local shipping is very affordable and free on orders over $75.
LINK ROD UPDATE: Spinning Rods - Sold Out, Jerkbait Rod - Sold Out, MH Casting - 1 Left, M Casting - 10 Left
Hey Trout Fishers!! The trout area is an area of the shop that we would really like to improve. If you have bait suggestions, I would LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! [email protected] MIGHT BE A SURPRISE GIFT CARD OR TWO HANDED OUT RANDOMLY FOR SUGGESTIONS!!
New Idaho Rod and Reel Finesse Tungsten Jigs will be in Stock Soon!! EASILY one of the fishiest baits in the shop!!
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.
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Ellary and Carranza raising little’s right!!
Paul Page with a pretty sweet Ocean Trout!!
Larry White getting ready for the season!!
Our Shimano Rep, Ryan Sparks Getting it Done During his Last Visit!
Skyler with a very white green fish 😄
Lance with a GIANT!
Shop Manager Brian Getting it Done on the River!
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