Fall has arrived in Idaho and this is arguably the best time of year for fishing by bike! In addition, Saturday, September 29 is the Adventure Cycling Association’s Bike Your Park Day, an annual celebration of our public lands. Let’s enjoy one special slice of Idaho’s wealth of public land with a day of fishing by bike along the Big Wood River!
No registration, fee or RSVP is required. All ages, abilities, fishing styles and bike types are welcome. Just load up your rig with your fishing gear and let’s go in search of trout!
The Plan
We’ll meet at the North Fork Campground trailhead (southeast end of the Harriman Trail) at 11am on Saturday, September 29. From there we’ll pedal upstream, probing the waters at fishy-looking spots along the Big Wood River and (potentially) its tributaries. The warmest part of the day is likely to deliver the most productive (and most comfortable) fishing, so we’ll try our luck and test our skills until late afternoon before pedaling back to the trailhead.
All ages, abilities, bikes and tackle are welcome! Invite your friends, RSVP or plan rides via the Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/2147476645473230/
To sweeten the deal, the Adventure Cycling Association is giving away a Co-Motion Cycles Divide touring bike and two Amtrak tickets to Glacier National Park, so register your participation via this link for a chance to win!
What to Bring
- Bike – The Harriman Trail is (mostly) a well-maintained gravel two-track with moderate grades. Any mountain bike or dirt touring bike will do fine.
- Fishing Gear – All legal tackle and techniques are welcome. We’ll have tenkara outfits from Tenkara USA and DRAGONtail Tenkara available for folks to try out this simple method of fly fishing.
- Idaho Fishing License – Available from local outfitters or online at https://idfg.idaho.gov/
- Appropriate Clothing/Wading Gear – Be sure to bring a dry change of clothes, especially if you plan on wading. Hypothermia happens fast in cold water! Temperatures are highly variable and will swing widely throughout the day, so dress in layers and be prepared for anything. Rain is not highly likely but is always a possibility. See NOAA’s forecast page for weather updates.
- Food and/or Beverages – Don’t forget to pack any snacks or drinks you’ll need to stay fueled and hydrated throughout the day.
Questions? Concerns? Call the shop (208-806-2111), send us an email (info@biketouringnews.com) or stop by any time! Like our Facebook page and follow @biketouringnews on Instagram for updates.
Hope to see you out on the Big Wood for a great day of fishing by bike!
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