Sometimes referred to as belly boats or kick boats, float tubes are most often associated with fly-fishing for trout on relatively small waterways, but with a little creativity and effort, they can ...

There's few things I enjoy more than float tube fishing. I got my first when I was about 12 years old, after saving all my snow shoveling money to buy one. Since then, I've looked for any excuse to ...

Last week, I wrote about the origin of float tubes and their use as a fishing platform, primarily on small waterways. But they also can open the door to fishing opportunities on larger waters such as ...

With so many fishable rivers in the Magic Valley area – Silver Creek, the Big Wood, the Malad – it’s easy to forget about offerings at local lakes. Often, when the rivers run low during the shoulder ...

SOUTH PARK, Colorado — Tarryall Reservoir is one of the jewels of South Park. Its waters are home to trophy trout and the alpine setting is Michele White’s office “This was my office before I owned a ...

I HAVE many acquaintances who enjoy hiking in New Hampshire and I am lucky to be frequently invited to join them. When I learn the details of a particular adventure: the carefully planned route, the ...

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BOISE, Idaho — 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 ...

Float tubes have been around for years, but until recently there has been negligible variety or ingenuity in their design. Basically what you got for $150 was a fancy inner-tube of highly dubious ...

There are few moments more frustrating — and painful — than attempting to bushwhack to that perfect fishing spot at a mountain lake. I’ve been scraped and stabbed by countless branches, had a giant ...