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It was sunny...and snowing...at the same time.
Ryan Chris
March 06, 2023
Fishing Reports
CJ Strike: Hearing ok reports for crappie but nothing amazing for bass just yet. Sturgeon have been biting! Trolling for trout still seems to be your best bet right now. Sounds like Black Sands is open but I haven't been able to confirm 100%!! If anyone knows - please contact me so I can let everyone know!
Boise River: Spinners, small jerkbaits, Utralight Heavyweights in just about every color and shrimp on a jig head have all been working!
Brownlee: Fish are starting to be caught. Tournament this weekend. Water levels are low! Woodhead is the ramp you want to launch from. Here is the link for water levels...
Swan Falls - Above the Dam: Decent report this week for bass. Feeding window was from 11-2 and sounds like 8 fish were caught - all about 1 to 2 pounds. Tube jigs and small drop shot worms were used.
Swan Falls - Below the Dam: Drag a tube for the smallies!
Wilson Springs: Still fishing really well. Couple days have been crowded but if you get out there early, you'll have easy access. Ultralight Heavyweights...just give them a try!!
Lake Lowell: Plenty of open water but I have not heard of anyone really getting on them just yet.
Owyhee River: No report.
Cascade Reservoir Perch/ICE: Mixed reports. Best option right now is to contact the local tackle shops in Cascade. Grab some bait, a hat and a few jigs from them while you're in their shops...you know, butter 'em up a bit before you ask for the hot spot ;)
Horsethief Reservoir/ICE: No report
Duck valley/ICE: Fishing has been consistently good here all winter. Plenty of ice and plenty of fish on powerbait.
Lucky Peak Reservoir: The recent snow has not helped things! Sounds like ramps are tricky but there is open water and a few fish being caught. For you die-hard koke addicts (see what I did there haha!) - be careful, go with a buddy and catch a couple!!
Arrowrock Reservoir: Still icy and that road...
Local Ponds: Starting to open up and we should be able to provide reports soon!
Snake River: Cats are being caught! Cut baits are always a top producer. Look for grass clearings, eddies and rock piles that are free of dead grass.
Shop News - Meet Paul Krew, Sportsman Show Thank You and Classes
New Hand Poured Baits by Paul Krew are IN STOCK NOW! Just in time for the tournament this weekend - throw them something they DEFINITELY haven't seen.
Thank you to so many of you that came and visited me at the Idaho Sportsman Show! A special thank you to a few of you that brought be food and sodas!! You have no idea what a help that is!
Idaho Rod and Reel was nominated for Idaho's Best in the category of Outdoor Store!
Tightlines 208 will have their Trout of this World class at the Learning Center on March 30 from 6-8pm. Cost is $65 and INCLUDES a starter kit. You will be a better trout hunter - for sure!!
25% Off ALL ICE FISHING GEAR! I have a small shop...I gotta get it out of here to make room for more stuff! Get yourself ready for next year and save a ton of money.
New Falcon Rods will be in the shop this week!
St. Croix rods are in stock now!
New Daiwa Tatula Elite rods are in stock! 3 are already gone! Don't forget, every Tatula purchase comes with a Daiwa/Huk Sun hoodie valued at $59.99.
New 13 Fishing Inception Baitcasting Reels IN STOCK!
NEXT CLASS IN THE LEARNING CENTER WILL BE FOR THE KIDDOS! Keep your eyes on our social media...
Worth Watching
This went viral...worth the look!
Technically Speaking...
Local and National Fishing News
Current Trout Stocking
Bank fishers!!
We need more articles like this...
It's about that time! This is from a good buddy of mine and his Youtube Channel Full Send Fishing!
New in the Shop
Paul Krew Hand Poured Baits
Good hand poured baits are part plastic and part voodoo - NOTHING catches fish quite like them. Paul Krew is an artist and his baits are IN STOCK AT IDAHO ROD AND REEL! This is all part of Idaho Rod and Reels efforts to introduce Idaho fisherman to new baits! As we have more and more people fishing, a little change can be a big deal!
25% OFF ALL ICE FISHING ROD and REEL COMBOS!
Catch Spotlight
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Juan might just be one of the best catfish guys around...good thing he's an Idaho Rod and Reel ambassador as well!
"I am not superstitious, but I am a little stitious."