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Name: Ryan Untitled
Email: altmanryan@yahoo.com
Location: Sly Park, Ca
Weather: Sunny
Water_condition: Good
Date: 01-19-2001
Remote Name: 76.20.52.38
I fished from sunrise until 2pm. I started off with trophy sticks for about 4 hours and got nothing! Then switched to rapalas I landed 1 mackinaw about 7#s on a CD-11 silver and black 20 mins later. Then a 3# brown on a Bomber shortly after. Not much action but it was a lovly day!
Name: Sloginn
Email: hltcal@comcast.net
Location: liberty decker areas
Weather: fog until 2pm heavy
Water_condition: stained bordering on muddy...stained at decker
Date: 01-25-11
Remote Name: 24.130.177.94
got to liberty around 8am after a very foggy ride from rio vista ramp....top of the incoming got 2 23 inch fish the first 2 casts on white silver magnum flukes....then a couple more swings and misses....fish getting more aggresive....had 2 blast the fluke on a faster retrieve...twitching and reeling pretty fast....when the outgoing started it was really smokin and we had trouble staying in the strike zone...more weight and constant hangups fishing between the berms....went out further around the creek channel and got nothing at all in 10-12 ft......all action was around the berms....headed down to decker north face and fished the whole bank for zero....last cast got a 6-7 lb squawfish on a swimbait that absolutely kicked my a$$...i only mention it because ive caught tons of squawfish and none have ever fought even close to that one...the super fast current at liberty made it tough...need to figure something out for the super fast tide days....then on the way home my minn kota detached, came unlocked and hit the pavement on the freeway....total loss....waiting to see if my insurance covers it...lots of stripers around still
Name: Alan Fisherman's Warehouse
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: Delta Liberty Island
Weather: FOGGY
Water_condition: stained & 52*
Date: 01-25-11
Remote Name: 75.57.248.81
Headed back to Liberty Island for some striper fishing with Glenn and Dave. Boy it was real foggy and a couple times I was lost! :) Even with the GPS when I thought I was in a flooded island, I had that lost feeling! The current was moving very fast and it threw me off as we were drifting. Anyhow the fishing was not very good! Landed one 15" striper and one 26" keeper striper!
Name: dale stanfield
Email: dandanger@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lake Davis - Portola
Weather: Nice, nice, nice
Water_condition: about 8' good ice
Date: 01-23-11
Remote Name: 76.114.31.163
The ice fishermen hit Lake Davis today. 8 fishermen got a total of 54 nice trout, many of which went back to get bigger. The mostest went to the Minnesotta transplant who killed them with his flasher and jig combo. Next to Rich, third to me. The fish were all over the water column, from 22' to 4' under the ice. Minn. man got them all on Lindy jigs and we got them on crawlers and power bait. Anyone who might read this, there is an actual ice fishing derby at Davis on Feb. 16th, pony up your money and take a chance.
Name: FilthyPhil
Email: Filthy@filthy.com
Location: Folsom Lake
Weather: Fogged in
Water_condition: perfect
Date: 01-15-11
Remote Name: 75.208.175.7
Caught six real nice salmon in two hours, four were 18-19 inch footballs. Fished just out from right side of spill gates in about 40 feet of water (tricky), 35 feet on downriggers with a #2 perch needlefish with the silver hook blade removed, had to be on the bottom, never saw any fish on finder until they would swim up and hook up. Going to try again this weekend, hopefully I'll be able to see better
Name: Dale Stanfield
Email: dandanger@sbcglobal.net
Location: Prosser Reservoir - Truckee
Weather: nice and cold
Water_condition: 10" ice pack/slush layer firming up
Date: 01-16-11
Remote Name: 76.114.31.163
Back to Prosser for week 2 of Ice Fishing. 9 guys on the ice resulted in 20 fish total. I had most (8) and biggest (13 1/2", didn't keep any. Most were about 8' to 9' down on crawlers. Gulp Maggots, mmmm good bait.
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: MONTEZUMA Slough 5 locations!
Weather: A gorgeous day for mid winter...
Water_condition: Off colored at 45 -46 degrees....
Date: 01-14-11
Remote Name: 69.237.71.114
FRIDAY JANUARY 14th......................WHITE FISH WITH SUCKER LIPS? Instead of hitting the Power Lines & the Sherman Island area, Tom Ramage joined me bait fishing the Montezuma slough area and launched at the Belton bridge facilities.......A perfect weather day for this area with light winds & much of the time the water like glass with zero fog!...This is how our day went. We ran upstream to the Glass House & anchored in 18 feet of water with just one other boat present and fished the final few hours of the incoming tide. Right off the bat, we started getting bit. No pumps, but just pulls & sharp hits which sometimes moved your rod tip a few feet! Whatever it was in the water, we couldn't set the hooks! We used shad, roe balls, eel, and shrimp...same deal...They hit everything we threw at them...After feeding them for a few hours, we noticed we had about 5 other boats around us...We must be in the right area? Right?.....Finally! I hook one of these guys....The fish looked like a squaw fish, but it had small sucker like lips!!!!Kinda like a whitefish with lips!!... Around 11:30 am the tide peaked out & started to turn for the outgo....Time to move...We re-anchored some 1/2 mile upstream....Same thing....these fish were everywhere! On the outgoing tide, we moved at lease 4 times and finally ended up by Nurse slough where we fished till dark....No Sturgeon pumps & no Striper bites!! Just these fish with sucker lips!! which we fed all day....Getting back to the ramp in the dark, a boat just behind us with three young guys in it are all excited about having a banner day with Mr. Sturgeon jumping all around them...We asked them where they were fishing...Some where around the Moth Ball fleet and their largest fish brought in was 77 inches keeping a legal 50 pounder.....We didn't go into detail telling them how we did....LOL! A long drive back to Sacto......LIKE MIKE IACONELLI SAYS IN HIS BOOK...FISHING ON THE EDGE...........NEVER GIVE UP!!!! Right!!...See ya on the water...Naked.....P.S. Maybe back to the power lines next week?
Name: sloginn
Email: hltcal@comcast.net
Location: north delta
Weather: rain
Water_condition: stained
Date: 1-13-2011
Remote Name: 24.130.177.94
oh yeah....cache slough is full of big sturgeon right now....45-50 ft depth they were stacked and saw lots of jumpers
Name: sloginn
Email: hltcal@comcast.net
Location: large flooded island near cache slough
Weather: rain
Water_condition: stained1.5 ft viz
Date: 1-13-2011
Remote Name: 24.130.177.94
fished lib isl around the berms and caught 2 25 inchers....had my daughter and dog along and it started raining hard so they had to go in....they are there....in the current around the berms
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Next to Broad slough (Collinsville ) area.
Weather: Partly cloudy warmer ..light winds.
Water_condition: Just off colored but very COLD!! 45 *
Date: 01-12-11
Remote Name: 69.237.71.114
WEDS JANUARY 12th.....................CRUEL CATCH!!!......Took my son in law Gabe & Tom Ramage out for a day Sturgeon fishing. We launched at Sherman very early & found just one other boat trailer in the parking lot......Bob , the camp host was doing his daily morning chores along with his trusty white pit bull and as always smoking his huge cigar which you can smell everywhere!!!....Instead of heading to the power lines, decided to try downstream by the tip of broad slough by the rock walls.....North west winds were forecast & its much less windy in this area....Anchored in 32 feet of water & caught the last part of the incoming tide which was scheduled to turn around about 10:00am which it did! Gotta tell ya...The water temps were very COLD at 45 degrees. While I have caught sturgeon while these temps have been on the cold side in the past, the bites are very light & you have to watch your rod tip very closely as any movement could develop into a pump! We got nothing on the turn around and nothing on the start of the outgo...Missed that window! And once the 4 foot tide got rolling, not much action at all. Late in the afternoon, once the tide started to relax...We picked up some light hits using a variety of baits from roe balls shad, ghost shrimp, grass shrimp & eel trailers...The salmon roe balls drew the most attention as I caught a 6 pound squaw fish which of course was not the target fish!!! A half hour later, my son in law, who has never caught a sturgeon is getting a pump on his roe ball....He does everything right, holding the rod standing up & hits the rod on the pump!!...A short fish for sure, but as we bring it in, Tom notices this fish is different! Someone has caught him before & HAS CUT THE FISHES BACK TAIL ROTOR FIN COMPLETELY OFF!!!!!! Who would do this? This is the fishes main power source !! This wasn't a sea lion bite as it was a straight cut as one would do with a knife.... Oh well.....SIC!! That was it for the day...Will try it again on Friday & hopefully todays warmer rain will increase the water temps slightly? Never give up!!! See ya on the water...Naked.....
Name: sloginn
Email: hltcal@comcast.net
Location: delta..san joaquin side
Weather: overcast then rain
Water_condition: stained 46 degrees
Date: 1-11-2011
Remote Name: 24.130.177.94
launched at whiskey 7am...headed to little maudeville....got 2 undersize in the current inflow right away on white smimbaits [big hammer 5 inch] real slowwwwwwwwww retieve....then beat the water with topwater baits for 3 hours for nothing....went over to mildred....water was bordering on muddy....headed to whiskey where we found the cleanest water of the day....fished rip baits [luckycraft 128's] and some topwater for a big zero....tough day....glad to hear the water is getting good on the north side
Name: Alan Fisherman's Warehouse
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: north delta
Weather: nice N cold
Water_condition: stained & 47*
Date: 01-11-11
Remote Name: 75.18.126.11
Headed to the delta today with my old cashier Kristen who now goes to pharmacy school in Colorado. Dan, Kristen and I went up north to try for stripers. The water is getting very fishable now and I could see it getting cleaner everyday! We caught thirteen stripers up to ten pounds and Dan lost Kristen's twelve pounder trying to lift it into the boat! lol
Name: sps_sac
Email: sps_sac@yahoo.com
Location: San Pablo Bay (Shell Banks)
Weather: Cold & Windy
Water_condition:
Date: 01-10-11
Remote Name: 69.229.239.221
Launched at Black Point and motored out to the Shell Banks in San Pablo Bay. The farther we got out, the higher the waves. Anchored OK, but with the freezing cold wind, white caps coming over the bow, and the waves knocking us around, we decided our 20 ft boat was too small and headed back. Didn't see any other boats, not even around the Pumphouse. Fished for a little while in the shelterd Petaluma Creek, but didn't see anything on the fish finder and no bites.
Name: Dale Stanfield
Email: dandanger@sbcglobal.net
Location: Prosser Reservoir
Weather: Clear, cold, dry
Water_condition: about 8" good ice 2" slush layer on top
Date: 01-09-11
Remote Name: 76.114.31.163
First ice fishing trip of the year to Prosser Reservoir, just to check the ice pack. Good enough ice to fish. The bite was slow but consistent throughout the day. 8 of us on the ice resulted in around 15 fish and no one got skunked. biggest was 16" Rainbow on a Green Crystal Minnow jig. The rest were all on crawers about 8 or 9 ft. down.
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: POWER LINES
Weather: Cold.& Foggy am hours.Sunny afternoons.
Water_condition: Off colored with debris at times. 46 *
Date: 01-05-11
Remote Name: 69.237.71.114
WEDS JANUARY 5th................GHOST TOWN? .........Mike Booker joined me on a cold Foggy day doing the sit & rot thing at the once famous power lines....After launching at Sherman, we slowly headed towards the Power Lines at a snails pace in the pea soup tule fog..Looking at the tide book for this area, the incoming tide should have started by 10:30 am!!! But, with the big water flows up river, my boat didn't turn around till noon!....Just about the same time the fog lifted.....We saw zero boats around us......Just us....With water temps about 46 degrees, the bites we encountered all day were just nibbles with no pumps or hints the fish were hungry and we had all the baits on Mr. Sturgeon's menu......Roe balls, shad. eel & Shrimp!!!! Fishing in mid winter is just that , you expect cold weather & dress accordingly , but on this day neither Mike or myself could remain comfortable even with my propane heater running much of the day!...and, making it worst....very little action on our rods other than just a few nibbles....We fished till the sun went down over the coastal mountains & pulled the boat out in the dark.....Another Skunk day, but tomorrows another day......See ya on the water...Naked....
Name: Alan Fisherman's Warehouse
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: Delta middle
Weather: foggy n cold
Water_condition: stained & 47*
Date: 01-04-11
Remote Name: 75.18.126.11
Back to the delta with Glenn & my dad looking for stripers. Very foggy this morning but headed for Mildred Island. Saw some birds working right off the bat in the trees. Looked like we were going to get into some action! Nada! Birds left real fast and not one blow up! Water a little stained from last week but very fishable and 3* colder. Went over to Manderville Island and we caught three undersize stripers on fishtraps. As we were going out of the island thru the break I hooked a legal fish and lost it by the boat. Then we went for a boat ride to Whites and Telephone Cut where the stripers usually move into this time of year with these water conditions Nada! Water in very good shape but no fish! Marked a lot of bait and fish but no hits! I think the stripers are there, they just are not hitting because of the big change in water conditions and lower tempertures! Looking forward to a week of sunshine!
Name: Bigmac's
Email: Bigmac@yahoo.com
Location: Powerlineslindseyisleton
Weather: Cold
Water_condition: Muddy
Date: 12282010
Remote Name: 166.135.250.132
Just to much crap in water!! Caught corn on the cob lmAo!! Isleton dock cool spot but not good high mud! Try trout now next couple trips!!! Or minnows in port?
Name: sloginn
Email: hltcal@comcast.net
Location: flooded islands
Weather: foggy then partly cloudy
Water_condition: muddy on incoming...stained on outgoing
Date: 12-27-10
Remote Name: 24.130.177.94
fished a small flooded island near connection slough.....fished pearl fishtraps and paycheck baits "the one" on incoming for absolutely nothing....didnt see one fish swirl ...zero bait zero birds....an hour into the outgo the water cleared considerbly and i got an 8 lber on the one ....non rattle trout pattern they call sweaty betty....well i caught 3 fish and lost a 10-15 lber that ran into a weed bed i had no time to horse it out in the next hour plus 5 or 6 blowups that never contacted the lure but put on a nice show...then it shut down fast as it started...they are still around but the water is pretty muddy in most areas....water temp 52-53 degrees all day....
Name: Alan Fisherman's Warehouse
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: Delta middle
Weather: foggy n cold
Water_condition: 50* murky
Date: 12-27-10
Remote Name: 75.8.233.65
Headed back to the delta with Warren and Glenn (cameraman). Very foggy this morning but made it to my spots with no trouble. We had an incoming tide and the water was stained to murky. Had a 10mph north wind and fog. Had two blow ups on top water right off the bat and nada for the rest of the day! I went to Mildred Island and all the way to Discovery Bay. There was NO bait in Discovery and no fish! Warren caught a 19" striper in Wisky slough for our only keeper for the day! Then I headed to Tiki Lugana and it was muddy so we put the boat on the trailor and went home! Once this stained water settles down the fish will start hitting again, so if it keeps raining the fishing will continue to get tough. If we get a week of good weather the bite will turn on! Taking tomorrow off from fishing! ( not normal for me lol)
Name: Bigmac's
Email: Bigmac@yahoo.com
Location: By deep channel
Weather: 50s
Water_condition: Coffeewithcream
Date: 12212010
Remote Name: 166.190.152.85
Deep water channel area throw piles eel all day for nada!!! Lot weeds maybe wait few weeks clear out debris!!
Name: Alan Fisherman's Warehouse
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: central delta
Weather: windy & cold
Water_condition: little stained 50*
Date: 12-21-10
Remote Name: 75.8.233.65
Headed to the delta with Dave & Pete to check out the delta for high and muddy water. Got to Honker Cut Marina at first light and the wind was blowing over twenty MPH. The water was a little stained but otherwise clear enough to catch fish. We headed west to see if the water was cleaner? As we got to Mildred the water was getting cleaner as the tide went out. The water temp was 50* and I had a hunch to go try a top water area I have done well in the past. Usually I prefer the water temp between 45* to 50* to fish top water for the big stripers! My hunch was correct as we must of had over thirty blow ups on zara spook, pencil popper, and al-e-baby ll (wake)! These stripers were hitting the top water plugs so hard they were flying out of the water! Jumping out of the water after you set the hook! Only problem was there were so many snags you had to horse them out or lose them and your lure, so many straightened out hooks and fish coming off! The biggest fish landed was a ten pounder but I had two on that were a lot bigger as I saw them before they straightened my hooks! And Pete had a few big fish boil on his spook! The action lasted for over an hour, what fun we had! Be careful as all the flooded islands have a lot of duck hunters and there out hunting in this foul weather! I am doing a "Big Striper" seminar at Fisherman's Warehouse in Sac this Thursday (12/23) starting at 6 pm!
Name: sloginn
Email: hltcal@comcast.net
Location: liberty then decker...horseshoe
Weather: fog,overcast
Water_condition: stained
Date: 12-17-10
Remote Name: 24.130.177.94
started in liberty island and the wind was howling against the wind making rough conditions...big rollers....reminded me of franks tract or the potato patch.....hid behind some berms and tossed white fish traps for a few hits only...headed down to decker....fished along the rip rap on the north side for 7 17-20 inch fish....one on a rattle trap....rest on white 5 inch fishraps....my buddy got a squawfish about 8 lbs that fought like a smallmouth....hes lucky cuz ive caught 40-50 squawfish and none of the fought at all....then he got a real hot 8 lb striper just inside horseshoe bend on a white fishtrap....still fish around....all fish released....as always
Name: KevinW (Red Thunderjet, "knot 2 tents")
Email: wellsson@att.net
Location: Nortn Of Knights Landing
Weather: varied
Water_condition: normal
Date: 11-21-10
Remote Name: 134.134.137.71
Aged report. Website was down but for those of you who chased salmon here were the highlights. I took a Friend of mine's Dad out, we trolled silvertron and tagged a 30# 6 oz Buck, bright. (11/17/10) then after a 12 year search to bring my dad into a Tyee we were victorious, I wish this site had the ability to post pictures, as it was B YOU TIFF FULL, 38# 8 oz Buck (11/21/10 per digital scale) trolling silvertrons, F&G measured it at 41" and gave me a tape measure. My dad and I were thrilled, I was elated and relieved that journey, all 12 years of it, had reached its goal!!!! THe cars on the dike were honking and Cheering for a brief moment my Dad was a rock Star, he ate it up, especially when fish and game called it "a monster" too bad the season was soo short this year! I guess I can sell my boat now :)
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: THE FAMOUS POWERLINES?
Weather: Foggy & Cold am. hours.....30 to 48 degrees.
Water_condition: Increased flows..Lots of debris outgo...
Date: 12-19-10
Remote Name: 71.128.108.120
THURSDAY DECEMBER 16th.........BELATED REPORT......SHOULD HAVE WENT XMAS SHOPPING!!! Tom Ramage joined me Sturgeon fishing when both of us knew the weather was gonna be one of those days with Fog & freezing morning conditions! We launched at Sherman island very early....Air temps were just about 30 degrees with tule fog & zero visibility , not to mention an increase in river flows upstream!!! Dressed like Eskimos with my trusty propane gas heater on full blast, we manage to find our desired area, just below the power lines in 33 feet of water....Shad, Ghost shrimp, Grass shrimp & hard earned Salmon roe balls were the bait of the day....We had an eel also, but never used it!...We fished the end of the incoming tide which ended by 11:00 am....Missed that window with zero sturgeon pumps & on the tide turnaround ( A 5 foot outgo) which lasted much of the day was terrible, releasing all kinds of debris both top & bottom! We couldn't tell if we were getting a bite or picking up the green Aquarium stuff that was floating by!! So, time after time we would clear our lines & recast........Only fish caught was a small squaw fish that took my roe ball.....Being the fisherman that we are....we stuck it out till almost dark.....Saw no jumpers around us, but just know, with all the hours we have put in at the Powerlines in the past ten years....This is the place to be! Just not on this day!!...See ya on the water....Naked........P.S...To all my fishing friends.....Happy Holidays.....
Name: Bigmac's
Email: Bigmac@yahoo.com
Location: Prison area above bridge best
Weather: Rain now but no guts no glory
Water_condition: Cold
Date: 12172010
Remote Name: 166.134.246.152
Never try small minnows ? Just scoop up smelt in net ! 3 foot leader bubble no weight!
Name: Bigmac's
Email: Bigmac@yahoo.com
Location: Natomas lake
Weather: F&i cold
Water_condition: Wet
Date: 12182010
Remote Name: 166.190.61.218
In canoe or 12 foot boat look for fish feeding top water cool shit now your in middle go go go!!!
Name: Bigmac's
Email: Bigmac@yahoo
Location: Lakenatomas
Weather: Winter
Water_condition: Cold
Date: 12182010
Remote Name: 166.190.69.81
Huge release of water at Folsom dam will stun smelt!! In boat or canoe just above bridge knock the shit outa trout!! If can scoop up smelt use for bait huge + if not your on your own!!!
Name: danhsanjose
Email: danhcongpham@yahoo.com
Location: prospect slough/liberty
Weather: calm
Water_condition: semi muddy
Date: 12-16-10
Remote Name: 24.6.114.100
went sturgeon fishing last week on thursday 12/9/10 till friday morning with 2 buddies using grass n ghost combination. did fairly well with around 8 to 10 shaker sturgeons, dozen or so catfish, and numerous shaker stripers. did manage to land an 80+inch sturgeon on ghost shrimp in early morning hours was oversize so just measured n took pictures
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Sherman Lake Area
Weather: Cold and cloudy
Water_condition: Sacto side was dirtier than San Joaquin side
Date: 12-15-10
Remote Name: 76.105.9.165
I took mygood friend Bill Bushey out to cast for stripers on Monday the 15th. I didn't see Alan out there but he was sure right. The stripers were not there. I caught one about 16 inches but that was the only fish we caught. Bill didn't even get a descent hit. That's it! Good fishin' Jerry Yuke
Name: Bigmac's
Email: Bigmac@yahoo.com
Location: Sherman island park
Weather: Winter
Water_condition: Cold
Date: 12142010
Remote Name: 32.173.170.194
Google this park!!! Parking free just above!! Now your at the powerlines! Lots of stripers cut bait. If you have salmon eggs go for the sturgeons!!
Name: Bigmac's
Email: Bigmac@yahoo.com
Location: Isetonbobsbait
Weather: F-in cold
Water_condition: Winter
Date: 12142010
Remote Name: 166.134.107.96
Right across from bait store there's a dock open 24 hrs!! Good for sturgeon now!!!
Name: Bigmac's
Email: Bigmac@yahoo.com
Location: Deltawaters
Weather: Winter
Water_condition: Coldbutdoable
Date: 12142010
Remote Name: 166.134.203.49
Very nice see everybody get along makes me feel all warm and fuzy!! God bless y'all !!
Name: Alan Fisherman's Warehouse
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: San Joaquin River
Weather: calm & hazzy
Water_condition: very clear
Date: 12-13-10
Remote Name: 68.72.217.7
Liberty is getting as little off color so I decided to go try the San Joaquin River with Ceci & Jennifer a couple pro fisher gals! The river is in excelent shape but the stripers are not there yet! Usually when the Sacramento River gets dirty the stripers move to the PORT of Sac or the SJ River. It takes a couple weeks before they get there and yesterday they where not there! We caught twenty stripers and only had one keeper 24" on fish traps. Graphed a bunch of big schools in 25 feet of water but they were not hitting! Tried spooning for the deeper fish but only caught a few small fish spooning! I hope it rains real hard again this week and it will get the fish moving!
Name: robert from shell
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal.net
Location: lake Amador
Weather: foggy to clear
Water_condition: simi clear
Date: 12-12-10
Remote Name: 173.87.168.172
I had to decide if I should go to church or go fishing this last Sunday, and I pick fishing. I told Steve that I will take him fishing for his 60th birthday. So we headed out to Lake Amador. Arrived at the lake at 8am and paid my 32.00 to get in. We started to troll with a hook and grub for the first rod the second rod a small ultra light dodger with 80 to 100 feet of line. Only had one hook up by Jackson creek arm but it came off for the birthday boy and yours truly got skunked. We did see one boat caught a 10 pounder trolling in the cove. Got off the water by 3pm. There a total of 18 boats on the water, did here other boat caught their limit. Water was in great shape tempting out at 53.4.
Name: Clampinator
Email: Clampinator@hotmail.com
Location: San Fransisco Bay
Weather: Foggy
Water_condition: Sammooooth
Date: 12-13-2010
Remote Name: 66.81.229.210
Went outside the Golden Gate to try some crabbing and Halibut fishing. Ya I know way late for halibut but guess what caught a 15 LBer in December . Thanks to Harold and his skills as a captain. 5 on the boat and limited out with 50 crabs and I Halibut. Good day on the water. Flat and not freezing cold. Fog came in and under the Golden Gate we had a run in with a big frieghter in the shipping channel. Sure got your attention watching that big ole ship go by so close( 100 yards). We made it unscathed and had some good laughs about it later. Thanks Harold and Curtis for a good day . Clampinator
Name: ibanezax
Email: dirtydog@hotmail.com
Location: white slough
Weather: foggy
Water_condition: stained low tide
Date: 12-12-10
Remote Name: 184.8.108.59
Fished white slough at 1430 hrs to 1700 hrs. for nada. Fished off the bank. Saw alot of folks out there maybe they did better than me! I threw rat-l traps and spinners . No bites.
Name: Wishnbfishn
Email: wishnbfishn@wishnbfishn.com
Location: Comment only
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 12-10-10
Remote Name: 208.180.89.35
I, for one, appreciate the reports of Guy, Naked, Alan, and the likes. Yes, I even like to hear which dog they took and what they had for lunch. I like to hear the water temps, the clarity, the tides, the locations, the times, the weather, and the bait. For those of you who complain about the reports on here, I suggest you not look at them and save yourselves the aggravation, but don't spoil it for the rest of us. If we can't share information and have fun doing it, what else have we got? Geez. Keep the detailed reports coming!!! Thanks!! Wishn
Name: slugger 44
Email: foreverfruitless@live.com
Location: rio vista, above Ferry
Weather: cloudy, then sunny
Water_condition: slightly stained. 52 degrees
Date: 12-07-10
Remote Name: 76.20.82.61
Fished for stripers with my cousin and business partner above the Ferry and we caught 10 stripers on bullheads and anchovies. We caught all fish in less than 17 feet of water on incoming tide. Glad the site is up again . SPECIAL THANKS to THE NAKED FISHERMAN, ALAN FONG, AND MARK WILSON, I hope to meet you guys one day on the Delta. I live 2 hrs away from Rio Vista, so 4 hr roundtrip, and because of your reports over the years, I have gotten to know where/how to fish the Delta, and so my friends and family always catch fish ! Nothing worse than driving for hours and not catching any fish. All my friends and I practice catch and release.Thanks again, NAKED,ALAN, AND MARK !
Name: ratty916
Email: rattyph@gmail.com
Location: Courtland by freeport
Weather: cloudy but fair
Water_condition: Kinda murky from the rain
Date: 12-09-10
Remote Name: 76.197.4.83
Caught a 81 inch sturgeon female from the banks. I use Grass Shrimp and Pile Worms. Caught it off the banks. It took about 20 minutes to bring it in on a 30lbs test.
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: POWER LINES & SHERMAN ISLAND..
Weather: RAIN EARLY THEN FOG, THEN SUN.....
Water_condition: FAIRLY CLEAR AT 51-52 degrees...
Date: 12-10-10
Remote Name: 71.128.108.120
THURSDAY DECEMBER 9th..........MAYBE A WRONG DECISION? ....After talking with Alan Fong on Weds at the Fishermans warehouse and him telling me he had a good day fishing the Liberty Island area ( Striper fishing) which he does just about this time of the year when the water temps are cooling.....I still went Sturgeon fishing and had Tom Ramage as my partner as we launched at Sherman Island while the skies were dumping light rain but quickly cleared and Tule fog developed during the early morning hours.....With weak tides both on the outgoing & incoming & very little wind action, we started off fishing the Power lines in 33 feet of water.....We were armed with Roe Balls, Shad, & great looking Ghost Shrimp, but nothing drew a sturgeon pump! Nothing but light junk bites which just jiggled our rod tips! On this day, the weather was perfect! Almost zero winds & partly cloudy once the fog lifted. My electronics showed very little returns on the outgoing tide which lasted all morning....We decide to move downstream for the tide turnaround ( Incoming) for the afternoon & re anchored just above Montezuma Island in 30 feet of water....Once again, the junk bites returned....but, late in the afternoon, Tom gets a pump on a ghost shrimp....which resulted with one short sturgeon....Great weather...Good tides....and just one short all day!! At the end of the day, both of us are thinking how things would have gone if we fished the north delta throwing Traps from Steamboat to Liberty Island? Thats fishing....and on this day...We did the sturgeon thing....See ya on the water....Naked.....
Name: Alan Fisherman's Warehouse
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: Liberty Island
Weather: nice
Water_condition: very good
Date: 12-07-10
Remote Name: 68.72.217.7
Headed out to Liberty Island to fish for stripers with Jay Lopes & Mike Gravert a couple of our local striper guides. These guys are good friends of mine who wanted to see how I run & gun for stripers! The stripers move in & out of this area for the last month or so as they go into the port of Sac and back. Probably following the bait fish. I've been waiting for the delta to turn over and as the weather cooled the time is here! The best way to tell is that the water clarity get real clear and green in color. Water temps drop into the 46* to 52* the stripers like the flooded islands as the bait fish move into these shallows islands. Pretty soon the big stripers will move into this area for a couple months as I will keep you posted! Best lures are the fishtraps, spoons, pencil poppers and my al-e-baby for the big stripers!
Name: Poi_Boi
Email: driehle337@gmail.com
Location: sacramento river
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 12-09-10
Remote Name: 98.244.3.207
Gonna hit the river today! Somewhere a little south of freeport. Anybody know a good spot around their? New to NorCal so pretty unfamiliar with the area. Also was wondering when the sturgeon and stripers are gonna hit the rivers near the downtown sacramento area?
Name: Fhiltyphil
Email: fhilthy@fhilthy.com
Location: nowherelately
Weather: beautiful
Water_condition: nice
Date: 11-08-10
Remote Name: 75.210.198.100
Glad to see report is back! For the people that complain that some explain and describe their fishing reports too detailed..maybe it's time for YOU to find a new fishing hole. I really wish I've been fishing with my dog or old lady! It is not because of this website that fishing holes seem crowded, all it takes is one person to catch fish anywhere, just tell a friend and it speads like wildfire, and there is just more people out there than there was 20 years ago, it does suck. There is a lot of water out there, maybe its the complainers that have found their hotspots thanks to places like this and want it to themselves. I did not learn how to catch fish by myself, it took the help of many people and a lot money and trips getting skunked. I guess I still havent learned.
Name: Bigmac's
Email: Bigmac@yahoo.com
Location: Bank report
Weather: Winter
Water_condition: Cold
Date: 12082010
Remote Name: 32.172.118.21
I will be giving bank locations to share with everyone!! Once or twice a week!
Name: Bigmacs
Email: Bigmac@yahoo.com
Location: Sandybeach/deepwaterchannel
Weather: Sunny
Water_condition: Cold
Date: 12072010
Remote Name: 32.175.235.128
Fishing chovies 4 keepers buddies cell phone report!! Other friend fished deep water channel caught 24" sturgeon!! Released of course. Now let's keep the reports comming!!
Name: Bigmacs
Email: Bigmac@yahoo.com
Location: Trying find reprots
Weather: Foggy
Water_condition: Rain
Date: 12082010
Remote Name: 32.175.184.86
Lost site this best on web!
Name: Tell the world
Email: www. fishinreport.com
Location: California delta
Weather: Crowded
Water_condition: crowded
Date: 12-08-10
Remote Name: 131.89.192.112
Glad to see that there has not been any reports. Maybe all these so called fishermen are getting smarter and keeping it to themselfs. I really don't see the need to report what, where, how, who went with me, who I saw, what I used, what dog went with me, how many miles I covered, so on and so on. Keep it to yourself if fishing was good so when you go back, there is not a navy of internet fishermen crowding your favorite waters. Let these internet lurkers find there own spots and learn how to find fish just like everyone else. Come on guys aren't cell phones enough why use the internet to ruin our waters. I know the delta is a big place so why tell the world to fish in one certain area???
Name: bmworks2fish
Email: bmworks2fish@wmconnect.com
Location: Amador Lake
Weather: cloudy
Water_condition: clear
Date: 12-02-10
Remote Name: 67.161.166.219
fished amador lake on thursday got 2 fish it was slow entered derby
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Everywhere..Just couldn't post..
Weather: Seasonal rain....Perfect!
Water_condition: 6 feet at I street bridge...good...
Date: 12-07-10
Remote Name: 71.128.108.120
DECEMBER 7th...........LOOKS LIKE WE ARE BACK ON LINE ?.............Sure miss hearing about everyone's reports......Thursday, will be my next chance to fish the delta......Tom Ramage & myself have plans to try the Power Lines on this day ...Weather providing!!!! Forecast is for rain tomorrow & just a slight chance the following day....Good tides for sure........Naked.
Name: GIL PLATE
Email: JOEBLO@AOL.COM
Location: DELTA SKJLSJ;FADS
Weather: GOOD
Water_condition: CLEAR
Date: 12-06-10
Remote Name: 75.45.143.53
HELLO ?? ????????????????????
Name: Test Test
Email: herston@gmail.com
Location: None None None
Weather: None
Water_condition:
Date: 12-06-10
Remote Name: 207.105.71.130
Have not seen a rpt lately. Check to see if it still works.
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Steamboat, Minor, DWC & Cache...
Weather: Nice AM..Breezy PM...Fishable...
Water_condition: Just off colored to very clear at 60 *
Date: 11-06-10
Remote Name: 69.237.71.105
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 6th..........COME ON MAN!..........No numbers of striped bass above Rio Vista??? While most anglers including ourselves, have been focusing around the Sherman lake, Broad slough area the past two weeks and doing fairly well...Tom Ramage & myself decided to test the waters from Steamboat, Cashe, Minor, and Deepwater channel...Here's how our day went......8:00am till 12:00 noon (outgoing tide) fishing with Fish Traps only in lower Steamboat, we found a very active school of striped bass in water less than 8 feet deep with the best bite during the peak of the outgo lasting more than an hour...These stripes averaged about 4 pounds with a few to 6-7 pounds! No monsters, just very aggressive schoolies. There were times the fish would chase the bait right to the boat on the retrieve & load up!!.....Once the tide started to slow up, so did the bite....We brought more than a dozen fish to the boat, releasing them all. Did no trolling in Steamboat, just plugging. From Noon till 5:00pm with the wind picking up jumped over to Minor & DWC for the incoming tide....We caught zero stripers throwing swimbaits & trolling....even though our electronics showed many fish returns!...All had LOCKJAW!! The incoming tide was a tough bite. We tried doing some bass fishing in Minor & found a few fish, but overall even the bass were on the slow side. Talking with other fisherman in this area, many had caught fish, but I think they got them in the morning? The good news. There are stripers in the north delta. not just below Rio Vista!! Will try it again on Monday to validate the bite....Hope your reading this Clyde Wands? LOL...See ya on the water..Naked....
Name: Pastor Steve
Email: cordovapastor@att.net
Location: Knights Landing
Weather: balmy
Water_condition: fairly clear temp unknown
Date: 11-02-10
Remote Name: 71.143.0.235
Went out bright (dark) and early to get on the line at Knight's Landing. Only 3 boats on the front line and 3 on the back line. Lots (and lots) of waiting and waiting and waiting. Only one fish caught (second line-somewhat dark) and one fish lost at the net (yours truly). Seems a shame that with all the waiting, the only hook up was also a foul up (got the weight first time, then the Kwikfish second in the net). I had the fish halfway in the net 2 times, then 3 strikes and he was out of there! Looked like a nice and bright 10-15 pounder. Nice day and great people around today. Blessings
Name: THE NAKED DUDE
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: SHERMAN Island area & Broad Slough
Weather: BALMY...afternoon.. Cool mornings
Water_condition: Semi clear but lots of debris at 59*
Date: 11-02-10
Remote Name: 69.237.71.105
MONDAY NOVEMBER 1st..................BIGGER TIDES.....SMALLER FISH!..........Tom Ramage joined me once again in the Sherman Island, Broad slough area, chasing down Stripers! Our method was once again, 30 percent trolling & 70 percent plugging ( throwing Fish Traps) The bigger tides created lots of top water debris which made trolling difficult both on the incoming & outgo!...Water clarity remained good & water temps are perfect for this time of the year at 59 degrees. All fish we caught throwing swim baits were on the small size, nothing over 5 pounds! Most other fisherman around us were trolling & just catching those small fish under 5 pounds. No problem getting limits, but all small schoolies. Pretty sure Tom got the largest fish of the day trolling a deep diving Green black spotted Rebel ( Old School type) . It went 9.5 pounds! ......He also got the largest striper throwing traps... 5 pounder...Don't think I ever got a fish over 4 pounds & most were 2-3 pounders! Talking with our good friend Captain Jay lopes ( RIGHT HOOK) much of the day on my marine radio , he had a outstanding day Sturgeon fishing!! A couple fish in the 50 plus inch bracket & a total of 5 fish....Last week nailed a 74 incher ( oversized)....If your looking for a young gun guide, I strongly recommend his services as it seems Jay is another TIM LINCECUM of fishing and bettter looking! LOL! ....Overall, Monday was just a so, so day and we worked hard for our fish releasing them all....Will be returning to Knights landing on Thursday & see if this has improved....Looking for that late Fall run salmon thing to get going.....See ya on the water....Naked.......P.S.....Was hoping the striper fishing would catch on FIRE while Mark Wilson was hunting Elk!!!....Oh well....
Name: Dan Danger
Email: dandanger@sbcglobal.net
Location: Eagle Lake - Susanville
Weather: Windy and crappy
Water_condition: Low water, low visibility
Date: 11-02-10
Remote Name: 75.26.54.121
Five days fishing at Eagle Lake out of Spaulding. Launch at Spaulding is 1.7' in the dredged channel, most docks have been pulled and the water if friggin' low. We did our best bobber fishing off of Rocky Point with crawlers. Trolling around the Youth Camp was spotty with the best lures being in FireTiger or Red Dot Frog patterns. Lassen County supervisors are draining this lake for the Ranchers that are making money off of the water of this once beautiful lake. The water level is down six feet from where it was when we started fishing this lake about 12 years ago. It won't be long before the lake will be too shallow to navigate. It will be a shame and a huge economic loss for Susanville.
Name: anthony
Email: kingkatjr@aol.com
Location: riovista area
Weather:
Water_condition: semi clear
Date: 10-31-10
Remote Name: 207.200.116.7
me and a freind went out and got our limits in about an hour and a half and four shakers all keepers caught deep shakers were shallow. if any one knows how to catch bluegills out there any info will be much apreichated
Name: anthony
Email: kingkatjr@aol.com
Location: riovista area
Weather:
Water_condition: semi clear
Date: 10-31-10
Remote Name: 207.200.116.7
me and a freind went out and got our limits in about an hour and a half and four shakers all keepers caught deep shakers were shallow. if any one knows how to catch bluegills out there any info will be much apreichated
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: 62*, semi-clear to clear
Date: 10-29-10
Remote Name: 69.232.189.235
7 legals released to 5#, 5 undersized, two long-distance releases, 3 hit/no sticks. Bill Crooks joined me and my lucky dog, Spike, for a day on the lower Delta. We launched at Lower Sherman Island. We threw fish traps for awhile for no hook-ups and spent the rest of the time trolling the Sac River and its sloughs below Sherman Island. We trolled shallow in 6-8’ water, 140’ back at 4.5 mph) and deep in 12-18’ water, 65-90’ back at 2.5-4.0 mph). We caught most of our fish deep on the Redhead Yo-Zuri, two on the banana peel, all on the +3.0’ incoming tide. We threw fish traps & Rat-L-Traps, trolled Rat-L-Traps in 7’ water. Water 62*, semi-clear and clear, very few weeds. Air 54-74*. Sky high overcast. Wind 0-3 mph (mainly 0). 6 hours (7:30-1:30), 34 miles. Bob Harries & Tom Ramage on the water today. Another great day on the Delta with Bill and Spike. Thanks for the company Bill. Collinsville tides: L 3:00 -0.2’ H 9:50 2.8’ L 9:50, 1.5’, Sunrise 7:30, % moon visible 67%.
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sherman Island area & Broad Slough
Weather: Cloudy & Cool..No rain!!
Water_condition: Slighty stain to very clear at 61 *
Date: 10-30-10
Remote Name: 69.237.71.105
FRIDAY OCTOBER 29th.................REEL SPEED!!!!......Hit the Sherman Island area once again along with Tom Ramage....While the weather looked as if it was going start raining at any time..It did not and the winds were less than 10 mph all day. Just after launching the boat at the Sherman County park & making our way through Sherman lake (before the two islands) we noticed birds doing a lot of diving just next to us.This area is no deeper than 8 feet....No Brainer!!! We got out our swimbaits & started throwing. Right away, Tom gets bit and pulls in a 4 pounder!....We are throwing the same Traps and the exact same color, but Tom is getting much more action picking up 4 to my one fish! Once again, these fish are all small schoolies, less than 5 pounders....Tom continues to pick up fish & I'm just getting a few taps......Here's the differents!!! My reel is a 6.2 ratio! and Tom's reel is a slower retrieve 5.1 ratio!! Even though I tried to slow down , my reel is geared more for burning the bait. Oh well! We stayed with this bite for about an hour & left to find bigger fish downstream....We both shallow trolled & deep trolled around Broad Slough and found a much slower bite compared to Weds...Did get a little action just after the turn ( outgo) but overall, trolling for us was very slow. So, we decided to go back to throwing swimbaits along the weed lines which are everywhere in this location. We never found a hot bite, but managed to pick up a fish here & there! Spending the rest of the afternoon using this method, we never caught a fish over 7 pounds....but the swimbait bite was better than trolling for hours & just getting a few schoolies. We made repeated passes over & over as these fish were on the move. There their one minute & gone the next...Just got to keep throwing till you connect....Had a fun day and zero rain drops....See ya on the water..Naked......P.S. Did get a few in your hole Fireman Jack....Ha, Ha! ....
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Steamboat to Sherman Islands
Weather: Cool mornings..mild afternoons
Water_condition: Clear!! in most locations at 62 *
Date: 10-28-10
Remote Name: 69.237.71.105
WEDS OCTOBER 27th.................No muddy water yet!..........Not knowing what to expect after Sundays big rains, Tom Ramage joined me for a day hunting stripers. After launching at Hogback & finding zero stripers in lower Steamboat, nothing but one largemouth bass which intercepted Tom's swimbait which was meant for Mr. or Mrs. Striper! We found the water very clear & 59 degrees..With the air temp in the early morning about 38 degrees, our hands soon got numb throwing the traps...NO GLOVES!! We wasted precious time in this location without one striper takedown. Looking at our tide map, it showed the tide starting to go out at 8:00am in the Sherman Island area! Not much of a tide, but enough to make water movement. Its now about 9:30 am & if we run down there I could get there in about 45 minutes. Once again, we found the water very clear & slighty warmer than Steamboat...61-62 degrees. We fished parts of the main river, Sherman Island & Broad slough.....We deep trolled & shallow trolled & Tom picked up the first striper of the day...A 18 plus pounder that took his green Yo Zuri in 12 feet of water!! Knowing more than likely its a female, we went to work quickly to revive her.....It took about 5 minutes to get her jump started & swim away freely...We found a great weed line next to Sherman Island & went back to throwing swimbaits....We picked up 9 stripes, the largest going about 10 pounds....Very aggressive fish...No taps...just bam! and loaded up the rod....All fish caught in 4 to 8 feet of water & just next to the weed line. (We released all fish) As we lost the outgoing tide in the early afternoon, the bite went south....No biggie as we had to leave in time to watch the World Series at home.....It seems, we got the tail end of the bite down at Sherman Island and would have done better getting there a few hours earlier & launching at Sherman Island park instead of Hogback! Oh well! Thats fishing....Se ya on the water...Naked....
Name: James V Netzel
Email: wearegods1@att.net
Location: Sacramento River
Weather: very wet but dry in my boat
Water_condition: pretty darn clear for sac river
Date: 10-23-10
Remote Name: 75.45.136.172
I guess I have lost my touch on the salmon. They were caught all around me, all mine came unbuttoned. Friday 8 were caught all over 1st and 2nd line. Saturday 2nd line caught nothing and 5 fish were caught in the front line. All fish were bright including a 34 pounder caught by a kid that never caught a salmon before. Way to break in to the thrill!!!!!!!! Well, think the river will get blown out for a few days with all this rain. Might try later in the week. A bit of advice for anyone who has never fished this area before..... invest in a good anchor. A $30,000+ boat and a $5 anchor does not make one look good. Its a good way to make enemies there. We all can get pretty riled up when we get hit by others trying to get their $5 dollar anchors to stick. I have a heavy aluminum jet boat and have had 2 fiberglass boats with in the past couple of years end up on the losing end of a bump. Ask the guy next to you to give you a hand or ask me and i'll help you when you come next to me. But don't ram into me then ask for help because I'll just laugh at the hole you got in your boat! lol Naked, see you and Tom on the water soon. No need to stay the night yet to get a spot.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: 648, semi-clear to clear
Date: 10-22-10
Remote Name: 68.125.108.38
8 legals released to 6#, 6 undersized, one long-distance release, one short distance release, 3 hit/no sticks. Bill Crooks joined me for a day on the Delta. We launched at Lower Sherman Island. We spent our time trolling the Sac River and its sloughs below Sherman Island. We trolled shallow in 6-8’ water, 140’ back at 4.5 mph) and deep in 12-18’ water, 65-90’ back at 2.5-4.0 mph). We caught our shallow trolling fish on the clown Yo-Zuri. We caught most of the fish deep trolling on the banana Yo-Zuri, pearl Rebel. We got four fish at the end of the outgoing tide, four on the incoming. Water 64, semi-clear and clear, very few weeds. Air 56-74*. Sky high overcast. Wind 0-4 mph (mainly 0). 10 locations, 6.5 hours (8:30-2), 32 miles. No rain on the water, rain most of the drive back to Sacramento. Another great day on the Delta. Thanks for the company Bill. Collinsville tides: H 3:44 3.0’ L 9:15 0.8’ H 3:00, 3.9’, Sunrise 7:23, % moon visible 98%.
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Knights Landing
Weather: Fall like...partly cloudy cool...
Water_condition: semi clear at 59 *
Date: 10-22-10
Remote Name: 69.237.71.105
THURSDAY OCTOBER 21st...........NOT MUCH IMPROVEMENT! .....Got to the front line at about 4:45 am and had Tom Ramage with me. Just 4 other boats on the water this early. As the day went on, we counted 12 others forming two lines which is pretty much the norm at the firing line just above the 113 bridge. Didn't see a fish caught till around 11:30am when one of the boats in the second row hooked up. Just before noon, Tom's rod goes down....A short battle, as this fish comes unbuttoned after being hooked up for about two minutes! We never saw this fish in the water, but the way it was taking out line it had to be in the twenty plus pound class. In the early afternoon I picked up a 12 pounder which was not very bright and in my opinion, was a early fall fish.....A boat just next to us briefly had a fish on and it too came unbuttoned.....We stayed on the water till 5:00 pm....Saw no other fish being caught!! Pretty slow for the amount of boats on the water and I guess we were lucky getting two hookups? No Big Al or James on the water on this day.... Much more enjoyable fishing the lower delta for stripers & bass than sitting on anchor for 12 hours!!! Not to mention listening to the autos & trucks crossing over the bridge making all that noise!!!! If you have ever spent some time under this bridge, you know what i mean!!LOL!...See ya on the water....Naked.....P.S. RAIN ON SATURDAY & SUNDAY????? Might pick up the bite?
Name: James V Netzel
Email: wearegods1@att.net
Location: Sacramento River
Weather: nice
Water_condition: stained
Date: 10-20-10
Remote Name: 75.45.136.172
Nada at Knights. Got to watch some good bumper boats action up on the second line.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Beautiful fall day
Water_condition: 65-66*, dirty to clear
Date: 10-19-10
Remote Name: 69.111.104.226
11 legals (8 released) to 6#, 2 undersized, one long-distance release, 3 hit/no sticks. Bill Crooks invited me to join he and Ted Fagunes for a beautiful day on the Delta. We launched at Lower Sherman Island. We threw fish traps for half an hour for no hook-ups and spent the rest of the time trolling the Sac River and its sloughs below Sherman Island. We trolled shallow in 6-8’ water, 100-140’ back at 4.5 mph and deep in 12-18’ water, 65-90’ back at 2.5-4.0 mph. We caught our two shallow trolling fish on the clown & chartreuse/black spots Yo-Zuris. We caught most of the fish deep trolling on the green/yellow Predator. It was a Predator day. We threw fish traps & rat-L-Traps in 5’ water. We got one fish at the end of the outgoing tide, all of the rest on the incoming. Water 65-66*, dirty, semi-clear and clear, very few weeds. Air 54-76*. Sky clear. Wind 0-3 mph (mainly 0). 6.5 hours (8-2:30), 34 miles. Another great day on the Delta with Bill and Ted. Thanks for the invite Bill. Collinsville tides: H 1:21 3.0’ L 7:51 0.3’ H 1:58, 3.5’, Sunrise 7:20, % moon visible 84%.
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Steamboat..Minor....main river....
Weather: cool mornings..Balmy afternoons
Water_condition: Very clear to semi clear 65 degrees
Date: 10-20-10
Remote Name: 69.237.71.105
TUESDAY OCTOBER 19th........GOOD TIDES & GOOD WEATHER........Tom Ramage once again joined me for a day bass / striper fishing. We met Mike Booker who was solo & had launched an hour below we did at Hogback. Started off fishing the lower Steamboat just at low tide. We would be working the 4 foot incoming tide much of the day. We found the warmer clarity extremely clear in Steamboat despite being low tide! Maybe too clear!! Throwing swimbaits for 2 hours produced just a few bumps and one 2 pound bass which threw Tom's trap on one jump! While we were targeting striped bass, they were not cooperating and we soon gave up. Decided we had not fished Minor slough in a long while, lets give it a try and focus on bass on the income....Think we got there at just the right time as we found a very good bite that lasted a short time...7 bass in twenty minutes for Tom & myself & Mike just next to us picking up 3 or 4? As the incoming tide filled in & the current slowed, the bite decreased & we worked hard for just a few. We worked Minor till midday but never found the positive bite like we received at the start of the tide!...Mike left us around 2:30 pm as he had a meeting to attend. Ended the day working the upper Steamboat area & main Sacto river by Courtland....Never found a hot bite with the small mouth either, not like last week....With a chance of rain coming on Friday & through the weekend, will try salmon fishing on Thursday and see if that has picked up above Knights Landing....See ya on the water.....Naked....
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: North & East delta ( two day post )
Weather: Very warm both days! light winds..
Water_condition: Very clear on both days...66 to 68 *
Date: 10-16-10
Remote Name: 69.237.71.105
THURSDAY OCTOBER 14th.........Joined Mike Booker, launching out of KINGS and put in a 10 hour day running & gunning. Unlike my Jetcraft, Mike's Ranger can cover great distances in a short amount of time which we did! Water clarity was outstanding wherever we fished but the weed growth is at its peak this time of the year which created a problem getting to the rip rap. We found a decent bite most of the day, but could not find those 4 & 5 pounders. We picked up a total of 26 bass from dinks to 2 pounders.....Don't think the wind ever blew more than 2 mph all day on a very warm fall day. ............FRIDAY OCTOBER 15th....Got a late start as I wasn't planning on fishing after a long day in the east delta, but after talking with Tom Ramage I told him i could have my boat & gear ready by 8:00am....We arrived at Hogback at 9:00am! The incoming tide was already a few hours moving in from the bottom. We decided to try some swimbait throwing below snug harbor towards the mouth. Putting in about an hour of tossing swimbaits produced one 3 pound largemouth & one 7 pound striper...Tom got the bass. I got the striper.....Released both!....Next plan was to try the Paintersville ( Coutland bridge) spooning at the top of the tide This idea was a failure as we didn't find bait or large returns on the electronics! Jigging Hopkins spoons for more than an hour produced just one fish...a 14 inch smallmouth!...We then aborted the striped bass plan & hit the rip rap in the main river.....After a slow start using Zappu jig heads with my favorite color (Mourning dawn) 6 inch Robo worms the bite turned on as the current picked up! The smallmouth bass went on a BINGE bite!!! The only complaint about using the robo worms is the fact they tear apart easily as I ran out of that color..The good news was that Tom had plenty!! Within the next three hours we picked up way past 60 smallies, none over two & one half pounds!! Tom even picked up a 22 inch striper that got involved with the bite! This bite continued till we ran out of time as we only had an hour of light left! Time to head to the barn...Once again Mr. Smallmouth saved the day as the striper bite was off on this day...A fun day taking a break from Salmon fishing up river.....See ya on the water....Naked...
Name: bill martinez
Email: bmworks2fish@wmconnect.com
Location: rancho seco
Weather: hot 90%
Water_condition: warm
Date: 10-13-10
Remote Name: 67.161.166.219
just found out NO derby this december and no plants of trout also smud doubled the price for entrance and camping
Name: James V Netzel
Email: wearegods1@att.net
Location: anywhere but here
Weather: nice
Water_condition: clear
Date: 10-13-10
Remote Name: 75.45.113.215
Ok, all you liberals, lets get this website back to fishing reports. There are many other websites you can whine on. Will be back to blasting some salmon Friday. James
Name: California Caster
Email: markinmillbrae@att.net
Location: Wherever there's Water
Weather: Variable
Water_condition: Wet
Date: 10-14-2010
Remote Name: 76.237.3.137
Hello Chuck, Supermarkets are in business to make money. There is a reason the "Vast Majority" of Salmon purshased in any Supermarket is labeled "Fresh Frozen Thawed". This is so the Supermarket can "thaw" fish as the demand dictates. For you to make the statement and I quote " Tons thrown away everyday day from ever store"....Is completely false, irrationale, and shows total ignorance on your part. Do you really think any store keeps a "TON of SALMON" in storage. and if it did, do you really think "ALL" of it would be kept "UNFROZEN to spoil if not purchased???. If you are going to make a statement/comment Chuck.....can you at least make one with some ressemblance of "FACT/TRUTH".
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Pardee Reservoir
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Clear to 14', 68-72*
Date: 10-12-10
Remote Name: 69.108.231.231
7-8 bites, one 9oz Kokanee, one 6” Smallmouth Bass & one 10” Crappie at 20-22’ down. Nelson Wong joined me and 25 other SIR, Jolly Hookers for a day at Pardee. Nelson & I spent most of the time trolling the river arm 20-60’ down at 1.3 mph. We tried trolling Rapalas & Trophy Sticks at 2.5 mph for no hits. All of the landed fish, most of the hits were on a 4/0 watermelon dodger followed by a 6’ leader, slow death hook & half of a night crawler. Lots of fish on the fish finder? We tried several different set-ups, nothing worked! Water 68-72*, clear to 14’. Air 60-88*. Sky clear. Wind 0-3 mph (mainly 0). 6 hours (7-1), 10 miles. We were expecting a good day, what do we know? Thanks for the company Nelson. Today was a very slow day for the Jolly Hookers, one Rainbow (1.2#), two Kokanee (9oz, 7oz) for 27 guys who know how to catch fish. Fortunately Ralph Schuhriemen & Norm Doris served up a great shore lunch of ribs, beans, salad, cookies, very cold soda & water, all for $4/person. Ps - For those readers who don't know, SIR stands for Sons in Retirement, and is a large social club of retired, nearing retirement men. A member of SIR can join our fishing club which meets once a month for breakfast, and has outings every month to northern CA lakes, the delta and the ocean. Other SIR activities include golf, bowling, walking, travel, dining, etc. If you are interested in joining us, give me a call at 916-979-9589. See you out there.
Name: X commercial fisherman
Email: fishboat35@yahoo.com
Location: not fishing now
Weather: warm
Water_condition: wet
Date: 10-11-10
Remote Name: 216.93.192.185
Back in the 1970's commercial fisherman were aloud to kill sea lions if they where hurting our fishing gear. Every boat in the fleet had a gun on board and when a sea lion would try and take a salmon off our gear we would have a gun ready when running our gear. Those sea lions would wait till the line with the fish on it was almost next to the boat and then grab the salmon by the stomach pull it off the leader and throw it in the air. That's all they would eat was a stomach bite and then wait for the next fish to come up. The best gun was a shot gun as it might not kill the lion but it would keep them away from the boat. Some boats used rifles but the bullets would ricochet off the water and maybe hit another boat in the fleet. So shot guns were the saftest. WE were told we could not kill sea lions any more but could use "sea lion bombs" A sea lion bomb was a water proof fire cracker like the m 80, we put away the guns and used the sea lion bombs. Now we just scared them away from our gear. After a couple of years using these it was decided that this was bad for the sea lion ears and we had to stop using them . It became ok to shot them again. I have no idea what a commercial fisherman is aloud to do now. I fish for stripers in the delta now for sport and see sea lions all the time makes no differance what time of the year either. Lowell ....... tight lines and loose drags
Name: X commercial fisherman
Email: fishboat35@yahoo.com
Location: not fihing for salmon
Weather: warm
Water_condition: wet
Date: 10-11-10
Remote Name: 216.93.192.185
I started fishing commercial salmon in 1969 out of Eureka Ca. At that time the offshore fishing limit was 12 miles for foreign fishing boats. There were at the time in the 1970's 20/25 Russian ships fishing off Eureka Ca. These ships were in the 300 to 325 ft trawler size. They were midwater net fishing for a fish called "hake". The California fish and game told us that the Russians were not catching any salmon. We kept telling them that there have to be some salmon caught as anytime we fished around them we caught our salmon. It was a standard question we would ask each other when we started a salmon trip. Where are the Russians and with that we would just go find the fleet of ships and start fishing for salmon. If you got your boat too close to them one of their ships would start running at you to get you out of their area where the salmon were. You get a 300 ft ship coming at you at 5 knots and you get the idea that you are not wanted there. The commercial salmon fleet gave them room,we fished a safe distance from them. In June every year the "COHO" silver salmon would be traveling through the area from Eureka Ca. to Crescent City Ca. on their way to Oregon rivers. We would switch our trolling over to catch them as the king salmon had moved on from our area. The Russians would follow these fish schools and a lot of these fish were tagged and we could tell which river they came from in Oregon. The Russians we know had to be catching tons of these silvers as some runs never got to their rivers in Oregon from Ca. In the mid 1970's fish and game started a fish hatchery in the Mad river to grow king salmon. We started catching Mad river tagged fish in about 3 years. In early 1980s if my memory is correct the United States passed the 200 mile offshore limit. The salmon fishery improved when the foreign fleets left. The king salmon fishery off Eureka Ca was in a decline in the late 1980.s and a friend of mine still commercial fishing salmon was put on a limit of 20 king salmon per day for 5 days and that was his total season. Salmon in the last 20 years has been on a decline. Back in the 1970's the Norweigans were fish farming the salmon in the fiords. So farm raised salmon have been around for many many years. When I buy salmon in a market I always buy wild salmon if I can find any. Now a commercial salmon fisherman is getting paid not to fish. There is a commercial fisherman my friend knows that has gotten paid $350,000 in the last 3 years for not fishing salmon. Lowell ----tight lines and loose drags.
Name: grocery salmon
Email: whocares.com
Location: all over the state
Weather: beautiful
Water_condition: blue and cold
Date: 10-09-10
Remote Name: 99.58.173.41
Just thought I would comment on the grocery store salmon. Next time you are in the store and ask your fish guy where the salmon comes from? He will tell you they are farmed. That is because salmon is farmed for consumption these days folks and they add coloring to them so they look like salmon with red meat derived from marine nutrients. Only wild salmon in the store will be marked as such. 90 percent of it is farmed so that is not where the salmon went. Salmon decline is due to a number of factors, water flow, temp, predation, and hatchery production. For many years fish and game and the fed's have stocked millions of smolts.I would guess that approx. 20% percent of which had the adipose fin clipped. This means that a ton of "wild" fish are really hatchery fish. Once that practice started there is not way to ID a wild fish vs a hatchery fish. If you have noticed over the last ten years in our great state fish and games budget has be slashed and hatchery production across the state is down, that combined with the other factors have lead to a decline in the fishery. It is what it is, and probably wont change. Enjoy your angling opportunities and support conservation and maybe fisheires enhancement efforts to improve the situation. If hatcheries increased their production the population would slowly rebuild assuming enviornmental conditions were in place too.
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Decker/Sherman Islands areas
Weather: nice but a little windy
Water_condition: A bit silty! Probably from so many boats!
Date: 10-10-10
Remote Name: 76.105.9.165
I finally got to take my boat out. The last time I got it out was the last of June. Had to have an operation! However, everthing is fine now. Thank the Lord! Gettin' to fishing! I took my nephew Patrick out for some bait fishing in the Decker Island area yesterday. We bought our fresh shad from Hap's Bait in Rio Vista. We anchored about 8:15am. And got nothing but shakers so I moved to another spot. There all we got were long geen weeds that look like squid. Tons of boats out there going back and forth. In short, we quit at 5pm with Patrick limiting out on stripers with a 4 1/2 #er his biggest and a keeper. I was very fortunate catching 1 keeper around 3 1/2 lbs. Practically every boat that came trolling by us had nothing. And on the short wave radio only a few were caught. It was very quiet. That's it! Good fishing! Jerry Yuke
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Knights Landing ( opening day )
Weather: cool mornings..Balmy afternoons
Water_condition: good shape at 63 *
Date: 10-10-10
Remote Name: 69.237.71.105
SATURDAY OCTOBER 9th............ROUND TWO..........Tom Ramage joined me as we spent the evening boat camping to ensure a location ( front row) for the opening day of this phase of angling...( OCT 9th to DEC 12th) The legal time to start was at 6:15 am, one hour before sunrise. Unlike fishing SYC trolling spinners, we anchored along with about 18 others using K- 15 Kwik fish sardine wrapped.....Opening day was truly a slow day for the number of boats on the water! Tom caught the first fish of the day...an 18 pound hatchery hen which was on the dark side. The couple just next to us, Annie & Mike picked up the 2nd fish of the day, a 22 pound also dark non hatchery buck! This would be Annie's third fish of the season as she said she had picked up two others at Verona in September...Way to go! Girl!! The only other fish caught came on the second row of boats...Another dark fish.... a Buck! I'm thinking these fish that are already turning & lack brightness are still early fall run fish & not the late fall/ winter run fish that are normally taken in November / December? We donated our fishes head to the F & G survey team which came by in the late afternoon...In a nutshell: Tom & myself will fish the lower delta for stripes & bass till November or the bite picks up in this area....See ya on the water...Naked..
Name: Chuck Mckay
Email: mckaychuck@yahoo.com
Location: delta rio vista peace on heaven
Weather: beautiful
Water_condition: calm
Date: 10-09-10
Remote Name: 184.8.122.49
Hello , Does anyone remember when you wanted a piece of salmon you had to go to a nice restaurant. Now you can go in to any store and they have a half a dozen whole salmon sitting in there frig. Just like everything else they created an situation where greed took over .Every body became a salmon fisherman so we could all have our omega 3 fatty acids, yea right . Over fished, tons thrown away every day from every store . Thats what happen to the salmon ,it has nothing to do with bob fishing in the river or any of us in the delta. Just my thought
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: S-clear/dirty,67-68*, some weeds
Date: 10-07-10
Remote Name: 69.108.231.231
Four legals to *8, 6#, no undersized, no no hit/no stick, no long/short distance releases, no lost tails. Bill Crooks invited me to join him for another day on the lower Delta. We launched at Lower Sherman Island. We fished the Sac R & its sloughs below Sherman. We trolled shallow in 6-8’ water, 140’ back at 4.5 mph and deep (all four fish) in 12-18’ water, 65-90’ back at 2.5-4.0 mph and we threw fish traps & a hair raiser in 5’ water. We also spent 2 hours exploring & trying some new areas for us. 15 locations. Bill got a nice hook-up, LDR after 10-15 seconds on his fish trap. We got our two smaller fish toward the end of the outgoing and our larger ones and the fish trap hook-up at the beginning of the incoming. Water 66-67*, semi-clear to dirty, very few weeds when the tides slowed down, weedier (witches hair, hydrilla) as the incoming picked up. Air 58-74*. Sky high clouds to clear. Wind 3-8 mph (mainly 3). 6 hours (7:30-1:30), 34 miles. Another great day on the Delta with Bill exploring some new areas, trying something different & familiar. Thanks for the invite Bill.
Name: lodi-fish on
Email: lodi101@comcast.net
Location: San Joaquin and sloughs
Weather: perfect
Water_condition: a lot of debrie
Date: 10-09-10
Remote Name: 76.20.98.18
I fish the Joaquin 3-4 days a week, On the Joaquin at the mouth of Franks I usually see 2 or 3 seal lions on Kettle with one in water. This does not include the 2 or 3 I see in the sloughs while trolling and when I get to the west end of the sloughs by 3-mile there is another couple of seal lions on Kettle with one trying to get on Kettle. I have seen this all year long! I do believe we need to address this situation because they are affecting our fishery. I have been very fortunate that these seal lions have not taken not my fish. You and I know they are gorgeing and destroying our fishery so if anyone says their is only 1 or 2 seal lions in this area take a drive out and look in these areas and you will see for yourself. Go out and you do the math. It is way to many seal lions, and it needs to be taken care of immediately! Thanks for letting me vent and share before our fish are gone...and don't get me started on the water crisis. Good luck to all and look out for those seal lions. Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
Name: California Caster
Email: markinmillbrae@att.net
Location: Wherever there's Water
Weather: Variable
Water_condition: Wet
Date: 10-08-2010
Remote Name: 76.237.3.137
Hello, I never disputed nor was it brought into question the # of Sea Lions, I only found fault in the math......Mark
Name: fishwithron2
Email: fishwithron2@yahoo.com
Location: san joaquin river
Weather: clear
Water_condition: clear
Date: 10-06-10
Remote Name: 75.26.188.145
I can vouch for that as there were 3 ( three ) of them laying on a bouy on the main channel wed. Suprise they were up as the water temp was still 68 degree.
Name: captjim01
Email: dontopen01@comcast.net
Location: at home at my computer
Weather: nice
Water_condition: nice
Date: 10-07-10
Remote Name: 71.193.12.199
Hey Millbraemike; Naked's math might be wrong but your logic might also be wrong. I think their is more than one sea lion in the river.
Name: James V Netzel
Email: wearegods1@att.net
Location: anywhere but here
Weather: nice
Water_condition: clear
Date: 10-04-10
Remote Name: 75.45.128.237
Just so I know, don't have a copy of regs I can find. The sacramento river open between Knights Landing and Red Bluff this saturday and the American is open till the end of the month. Is that the case or does the American open later? James
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Oroville Reservoir
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: 71*, clear to 10'
Date: 10-04-10
Remote Name: 69.108.231.231
Two bites, one 8” smallmouth bass, one 14” Coho. Bill Crooks and I heard of a potential for Oroville Coho, maybe so, not for us however. We launched at the Spillway. We trolled the dam, buoy line, bridge, several areas in between. We trolled 40-110’ down (the one Coho at 50’) at 1.3 mph, 40/80’ back with dodgers of various colors followed by wee tads, hootchies, RGTs, with anchovy slices as well as crawlers with various scents & gels. We tried everything we brought! Water 71*, clear to 10’. Air 56-75*. Sky high overcast to clear to mixed high clouds. Wind 0-12 mph (mainly 0). 6 hours (7:30-1:30), 14 miles. We were expecting a good day, what do we know? Thanks for the company Bill.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Windy
Water_condition: Clear but very, very weedy
Date: 10-01-10
Remote Name: 69.108.231.231
One bite, one 5# legal released, no undersized, no no hit/no stick, no long/short distance releases, no lost tails. My lucky dog, Spike, and I went out on a day that was much windier than forecast & had more weeds in the water than any time I’ve been out. We launched at Sandy Beach. We fished the Sac R & its sloughs below & above the Rio Vista bridge. We trolled shallow, 6-8’ water, 140’ back at 4.5 mph) and deep, 12-18’ water, 65-90’ back at 2.5-4.0 mph). 7 locations. We got our one bite, one fish on the incoming tide. Water 68, clear, very, very weedy (witches hair, hydrilla, I had to clear my line every 1-3 minutes!). Air 58-75*. Sky clear. Wind 9-15 mph (gusts higher). 5 hours (7-12), 26 miles. I was expecting a good day because of the tide timing and size, not! Thanks for the company Spike. Rio Vista tides: L 5:25 0.2’ H 12:00 3.1’ L 4:43, 1.6’, Sunrise 7:03, % moon visible 53%.
Name: poleposition
Email: thebesharas@att.net
Location: comp desk at home
Weather: hot outside
Water_condition: to hot still
Date: 10-04-10
Remote Name: 69.225.27.87
hey naked i see imnot the only one getting the lecture about the salmon decline as if we didnt know make a long story short posted something like this on diff site. sac ri opener got a 20lb hen and sturgeon candy in the freezer. eveything from buy roe online,baitshops,sturgeon like other baits as well,ri salmon taste like cat food and the best one "and we wonder why thiers no salmon anymore" every neg reply to my post was made by fishermen that did fish salmon on the ocean this year as did i so my reply to them was "i'm bet'n as you tossed your salmon in the box you werent thinking to much about the salmon pop at the time ah" no diff they choose the ocean some choose the rivers and if they think the fish that are caught in the river and not able to spawn is keeping salmn from making a come back r just flat out _ _ _ _ _'s i think the num 1 prob is water release reduce whats getn sent south and start releasing before the salmon run not after. naked good luck with the sturgeon this year roe ive ordered from oregon j dont think works near as good as sac ri salmon roe get started on them roe balls c-ya on the river mike 24ft north river seahawk o/s
Name: poleposition
Email: thebesharas@att.net
Location: comp desk at home
Weather: hot outside
Water_condition: to hot still
Date: 10-04-10
Remote Name: 69.225.27.87
hey naked i see imnot the only one getting the lecture about the salmon decline as if we didnt know make a long story short posted something like this on diff site. sac ri opener got a 20lb hen and sturgeon candy in the freezer. eveything from buy roe online,baitshops,sturgeon like other baits as well,ri salmon taste like cat food and the best one "and we wonder why thiers no salmon anymore" every neg reply to my post was made by fishermen that did fish salmon on the ocean this year as did i so my reply to them was "i'm bet'n as you tossed your salmon in the box you werent thinking to much about the salmon pop at the time ah" no diff they choose the ocean some choose the rivers and if they think the fish that are caught in the river and not able to spawn is keeping salmn from making a come back r just flat out _ _ _ _ _'s i think the num 1 prob is water release reduce whats getn sent south and start releasing before the salmon run not after. naked good luck with the sturgeon this year roe ive ordered from oregon j dont think works near as good as sac ri salmon roe get started on them roe balls c-ya on the river mike 24ft north river seahawk o/s
Name: Clampinator
Email: Clampinator@hotmail.com
Location: Rio Vista Delta
Weather: Warm
Water_condition: Stained
Date: 10-04-10
Remote Name: 69.19.14.19
Will the mindless children that are poluting this site please grow up. I enjoy the posts that fishermen post at this site if you dont then your free to move on. This is a fishing site for people that fish not a site to place political opinions and arguments on. Grow up!!!! you are being so childish. Keep up the good work Naked and all other anglers that truely enjoy this site. Clampinator
Name: California Caster
Email: markinmillbrae@att.net
Location: wherever there's water
Weather: variable
Water_condition: wet
Date: 10-04-2010
Remote Name: 76.237.3.137
To the COWARD!!!, that used my username and posted below. You have a right to your opinion, you DO NOT HAVE THE RIGHT!!!! to hide like a COWARD behind your keyboard and use my Username to make FALSE POSTS associated with myself. If your were Proud of your thoughts & comments you would stand up LIKE A MAN!!!, and take responsibility for them...and NOT HIDE BEHIND THEM.....once again....YOU ARE A COWARD!!!!!.....Mark
Name: manteca mike
Email: fatmyke@hotmail.com
Location: anywhere in river
Weather: anytime
Water_condition: any kind
Date: 10-04-10
Remote Name: 71.130.177.240
buddy you have a real problem, ever think about anger management?
Name: Look At Me
Email: I caught a striper
Location: all of the delta
Weather: Tell all your buddies
Water_condition: Nothing but boats
Date: 10-04-10
Remote Name: 131.89.192.111
I have to agree with all these fools who have to BRAG about look at me I went fishing and caught legals, oversized, undersized,salmon,stripers and so on. All these so called great fishermen have done nothing for the fishery all they continue to do is help kill off our declining population of salmon, stripers. These people tell what, where, color, how fast, my dog my old lady my friend my a$%. Why don't you keep it to yourself or is your D%^k so small you this your way to take attention away from yourself? And to make matters worst turn on the radio and you have some stupid guides bragging I caught 99 stripers in the delta! WTF???? That is great you caught 97 fish over your limit. The last 6 pac guide boat I saw had six guys on it and one of the customers caught a 22" striper and five guys and the guide were taking pictures of this trophy. Wow what a catch. So all you so called sportsmen keep posting and keep our waters as crowded as possible and use every method of web access possible to ruin it for everyone in the future.
Name: California Caster
Email: markinmillbrae@att.net
Location: Wherever there's Water
Weather: Variable
Water_condition: Wet
Date: 10-04-10
Remote Name: 65.78.173.88
I'm just writing this stuff to get people off of fishinreport.com. I'm selfish and spoiled and I want everyone to stop fishing so that I can catch everything and buy fish from me and the Alaskan fishermen. I'm against anyone who posts anything about catching fish and I will do my best to piss people off to try and get them to stop posting their FISHING REPORTS on FISHING REPORT websites. I hate the idea of freedom of speech except when it comes to me. I'm a moron who doesn't personally know the Naked Fisherman but I choose to assume that he is the sole reason why the salmon population has been decimated over the years and that he is the only person in the entire state of California who caught and kept 30 salmon this year. I claim to do my own research but failed to realize that of the 30 fish he caught, less than 10 were kept by him and the rest were kept by his guests; 2 of which were raffle drawing winners from the American Cancer Society who won the trip that Naked donated; I also didn't care to ask him what he did with those fish and didn't know that he gave most of the meat away to those who aren't fortunate enough to be able to go out and catch those fish themselves. I also did not read through the 100's of FISHING REPORTS that Naked Fisherman has posted over the last decade which generally show that he does not keep more fish than what he eats himself or can immediately give away. I don't care about anyone who catches fish illegally and would rather spend my time writing my own biased views which are not actually FISHING REPORTS to discourage people like Naked. My time is better spent writing stuff on here because if I can get Naked to catch 30 less fish a year, then it saves more fish than if I stopped running my TWIN DIESEL engines on my 03 Rodman 28 WA which pollutes the water and kills hundreds of fish (my math is great so when you figure each ounce of pollution my boats produce kills billions of plankton which means less food for krill, which mean less food for sardines, which means less food for salmon and other game fish). Though actions speak louder than words, I prefer to use words and ignore my own actions. Instead of donating $100,000 to salmon research, I bought a 2nd boat just so I could brag about it. I never use my boats to catch fish since I'm against fishing, but I do use them to burn fuel and to make sure that factories can keep using petroleum to build the fiberglass, electronics and other luxurious amenities for my two yachts. If these factories run out of boats to make, then the demand for petroleum would drop and things like the BP oil spill wouldn't have happened. It's a good thing that whole fiasco didn't kill any sea life, otherwise I would be a hypocrite for chastising people like Naked when I could have spent my time and money trying to help with greater causes. I hope all of you enjoy my insight and never try to catch another fish again, regardless of what CA Fish & Game tells you. I also hope that no one ever writes another HONEST FISHING REPORT again on this website since it was obviously designed to discourage fishermen and not to write FISHING REPORTS!!!......Mark
Name: fishwithron
Email: fishomehwithron2@yahoo.com
Location: home by the pool
Weather: windy
Water_condition: clear by the pool
Date: 10-03-10
Remote Name: 75.26.188.145
Naked disregard all that neg comments from certain readers as we're all in this together. All this bashing and soon nobody will post without getting slam. I use to look forward to salmon season every year and didn't this year as I didn't expect much of a run and hoping next year would be better. From all the report it was a slow run and our run here usually is better in Oct. People who fished for salmon was their choice and shouldn't be blasted for doing so. This is stil a FREE COUNTRY ??? Myself, I do almost 90 % of black bass fishin and it's all CR (catch and release) I do take people out time to time and they know my rule, anything over 2 # auto goes back in and I will allow them to take acoupal home.In their boat they can do whatever. Just glad PETA don't monitor this site or we all might have to burn our fishin poles. Keep your line wet naked and i'll see you out on the delta.
Name: California Caster
Email: markinmillbrae@att.net
Location: Wherever there's Water
Weather: Variable
Water_condition: Wet
Date: 10-03-2010
Remote Name: 76.237.3.137
Hello Naked Fisherman; In answer to your question. An adult Sea Lion will consume on average between 5-8% of their body weight a day or roughly 15- 35 lbs a day. Let's take the high average of 35lbs. 35lbs X 7 days a week = 245 lbs a week. "You" made the statement, that a Sea Lion in a weeks time, eats "More" salmon in weight than are caught at SYC in a month. So lets do the math.....245 lbs divided by 30 days in a month =8.16666667 lbs a day of salmon caught at SYC. Either the salmon population is WORSE than I thought, or you are "TOTALLY WRONG". This is how misinformation starts....In my world 2+2=4...If someone says 2+2=5....I raise my hand and object and state the facts. I Googled "Dolphin Research Center" for the information regarding the Sea Lion's daily intake of food, as ANYONE can to see the "Facts". You catch fish "Naked"....but your MATH STINKS!!!......Mark
Name: California Caster
Email: markinmillbrae@att.net
Location: Wherever there's Water
Weather: Variable
Water_condition: Wet
Date: 10-03-2010
Remote Name: 76.237.3.137
Hello Jack; "No Harm no Foul". I can understand/assume why you considered me a "Bankie" with a username like "California Caster". That name comes from spending alot of time scaling down cliffs on the pacific coast and surf casting for Stripers, Salmon, & Halibut. As far as boat/s, I own "2"...a 28fter & a 25fter....Both Rodmans, built in Spain. Type in a Google search......2003 Rodman 28 WA...& you will see what the 28fter looks like. I appreciate the invite, but it would be hypocritical of me to feel the rivers should be closed to salmon fishing, then accept your invitation to salmon fish the rivers. As far as "Sturgeon Crack"....salmon eggs can be purchased quite reasonably from fish wholesalers out of Alaska......Mark
Name: James V Netzel
Email: wearegods1@att.net
Location: Sacramento River
Weather: awesome
Water_condition: pretty darn good
Date: 10-03-10
Remote Name: 75.45.113.155
Fished for the second time this year for salmon. Started up at the SYC for 0 hits. Got tired of working for nothing. Proceeded to my spot at the mouth of the American and 20 mins later landed a bright 10lb jack buck then 10 mins later, got my 2nd bright 10 lb jack buck. Only caught 2 bucks so that ought to make the tree hugger happy. I can understand his situation. Probably a bank fisherman. Lets all get along since most of us fish legally. If you are a bank fisherman and would like to go out in my boat, email me and I'll take you out for the late fall run. Sorry about last night. Get mad when I see people attacking someone I respect. James
Name: California Caster
Email: markinmillbrae@att.net
Location: Wherever there's water
Weather: varible
Water_condition: Wet
Date: 10-03-2010
Remote Name: 76.237.3.137
To "All" those that responded. First, "Naked", why does my concern for the salmon population make me in your estimation a "Tree Hugger". I have been fishing & hunting since I was 8. I belong to a salmon restoration fondation called "The Tyee Club" founded in 1938, maybe you have heard of it. This year the fondation released over 60,000 smolts into the bay at our location in Tiburon. Actions speak louder than words.....that's why I'm involved. It would benefit the reproduction #s of spawning salmon if the egg-laden female spawners were released & the jacks kept...Not the other way around as someone menitioned. As far as "Jack" wanting to if possible catch & keep 30 salmon as he stated....Yes I have a problem with that as I would have a problem with anyone wanting that "Much Meat". We don't have to meet in private as you suggested "Jack"....What does that infer?, that you want a physical encounter with me?....I'm not someone you would want to take lightly Jack. As far as "Catch Quotas"....When was the last time Fish & game got ANYTHING RIGHT". If their "Catch Quotas" were so accurate....why would the salmon season have to be "CLOSED" or the current season so truncated?. I believe there souldn't be a any fishing allowed in the rivers this year. For those of you that fished the ocean this year.....ask yourself this one question.....How many shakers or small salmon ( 5 lbers) did you catch????. I respect a person's "Right to Fish"....as I also hope that they "Respect the Fishery". So in conclusion.....I'm not a "Tree Hugger"....nor someone you would want to "Meet at the Dock".....Mark.
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: SYC ...Final days...
Weather: Very warm.. Indian summer like.
Water_condition: Good shape at 67 *
Date: 10-03-10
Remote Name: 69.237.71.105
SUNDAY............October 3rd..............SYNOPSIS...........The final days fishing the SYC area has really slowed dramatically! Both Tom Ramage & myself were skunked on Friday & yesterday...Did get a few takedowns, but zero hookups. In a nutshell: The month of September showed a marked increasing of Jack salmon ( 1 & 2 year old returns) which has always been a positive thing in previous banner years. Tom & myself would like to thank the Dept of Fish & Game Survey team which we saw on a regular basis for the past month and hope we have helped with your data? These guys & gals cover a large area from the Disco Park down to Rio Vista 5 days a week! We gave them 4 hatchery salmon heads which have the computer chips inside & let them check weights on our wild fish. As always, we met many other anglers both veterans & newbies and enjoyed fishing next to them. SYC is unequivocally a trollers delight! ...........TO MARK, THE TREE HUGGER!....No comment!..... Will be returning to the lower delta chasing Mr. Striper & maybe do some bass fishing? See ya on the water.....Naked.................P.S. Did you know one 400 pound sea lion will kill more salmon in a weeks time in our river system then all the fish caught at SYC the past month? Interesting!!!
Name: James V Netzel
Email: wearegods1@att.net
Location: Sacramento River
Weather: hot
Water_condition: stained
Date: 10-02-10
Remote Name: 75.45.105.164
California caster, you got to subtract the head and other parts in your weight calculation. The Department of Fish and Game has a quota of fish to be caught. I don't think we even got close to the quota. And I will say that most of the males Bob caught were thrown back because he wants sturgeon crack. I have been fishing next to him and watched him on numerous time throw back 25-30 pound chrome salmon that were bucks. I plan on catching about 30-40 in the late fall run in my boat. If you have a problem with that, we can meet somewhere and talk about it in private.
Name: Jim Pearce
Email: jxpearce@yahoo.com
Location: Miller Park
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 08-02-10
Remote Name: 75.42.92.37
In defense of Naked, if you check his reports you'll find that he only accounted for about 6 of those fish, and about half of those were Jacks. Various fishing buddies and a charity couple accounted for the rest of the fish. Naked also fishes for roe to use for sturgeon. So, it's certainly not excessive.
Name: California Caster
Email: markinmillbrae@att.net
Location: Where Ever There's Water
Weather: Sun, Air, Wind
Water_condition: Wet
Date: 10-02-2010
Remote Name: 76.237.3.137
Precious Resource; I appreciate a person's love of fishing, but I must take offense to the Naked Fishermans claim of having boated and killed as he claims 24 salmon since Sept 7, and he is still fishing for and killing salmon. When is "Enough Enough", does anyone really need that much salmon in their freezer?. Lets do the math....a 15 lb average X 25 salmon = 375 lbs. Salmon are now, one of our most precious species add to that the number of wild spawners he has killed. I cannot respect Naked Fisherman for his "GLUTTENOUS WAYS"!!!!!.....Mark
Name: Steve S
Email: sps_sac@yahoo.com
Location: Sacramento River
Weather: Sunny
Water_condition: 63 degrees
Date: 10-01-10
Remote Name: 69.108.230.245
Launched from West Sacramento at about 9:00 am and trolled downriver. Didn't catch much except a few underwater trees. Finally at 11:00 am past Sherwood Harbor Marina we hooked into a nice hen. My brother-inlaw was on the back deck relieving himself, so I grabbed the pole and started reeling her in. She came in too quick, with little resistance, which can mean trouble when they get to the boat. I started yelling at my brother in-law to break off his business and get the net, because she was already here and it looked like a nice fish. She did a few small runs, but we finally netted her and got her into the boat. She was a native fish and weighted in at 21 lbs and 35 inches. She was caught on a double bladed chartruse and white Silverton about 60 ft behind the boat and in 20 ft of water.
Name: Filthyp
Email: Filthy@gmail.com
Location: Sac@verona...
Weather: Cooler than yesterday
Water_condition:
Date: 08-30-10
Remote Name: 75.210.5.110
Fished Verona today, 1st wing dam anchored caught three salmon around 15-20, 2 wild fish 1 hatchery. 2 of the fish were caught by a persistant 9 year old using a blue gibbs minnow with single hook, along with a 20 pound striper and numerous smaller keeper stripers, 1 catfish, a bluegill, 3 smallmouth, a shoe, and a crawdad. Had six poles out, Gibbs-2, Silvertron-0, Kwikfish-1. My water neighbor caught two fish in an hour on the kwikfish with the wrap, limited and left. I really believe the fish are a little spooked with the spinners
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: SYC ...4 days left...
Weather: Very HOT!!!! 102 degrees!
Water_condition: Good shape at 67 *
Date: 09-22-10
Remote Name: 69.237.71.105
WEDS.....SEPTEMBER 22nd.........FRESH RUN.............The Headhunter Tom Ramage joined me on a super HOT day.. We picked up two chromer wild hens....both fish went twenty pounds on the nose! Double bladed green Silvertrons were once again the ticket! Saw one other fish caught in the area...Just as we thought, just as this short season draws to a close...Here comes bettter fish & better numbers!!.......Fireman Jack will be my partner today & Tom is taking his wife....Looking forward seeing Marty & Dad from San Jose ( Boston Whaler) back on the water...Just like the the SF Giants....not many games left!....See ya on the water..Naked.
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: 4 day REPORT!! SYC (Miller )
Weather: HOT EACH DAY (cooler mornings )
Water_condition: Semi clear to off colored at 67 *
Date: 09-28-10
Remote Name: 69.237.71.105
FRIDAY THROUGH MONDAY..............GOOD DAYS, BAD DAYS!!!.......Hope I get this right? After fishing for 4 days straight & not posting after each outing, kinda forget some of the events!! FRIDAY.....Mike Booker & myself joined Tom Ramage in his Tracker.......Was not in the water 3 minutes as Mike picks up his first fish ( First pass ) a fresh run 12 pound buck. Marty Fontes ( Boston Whaler) had already picked up his first fish just as we arrived! Pretty early bite on this day..Within 30 minutes, Mike hooks up again with a much bigger Hen...28 pounder!! Thats a limit for Mike. Tom joins the party around 11:30am as he connects with a 27 pounder which fights like a 40 pounder!!! SKUNK DAY FOR ME......but happy to be in Tom's boat.....SATURDAY.....(.Shell station) Robert & my son in law join me in my boat & Tom Ramage has a guy from his job with him....Just two take downs on Robert's rod & zero hookups! Once again a SKUNK for me!....Tom picks up two fish in his Tracker...a 30 pounder & a 13 pounder...both fish caught at midday...SUNDAY......A heavy recreational hot day!!! Both Tom & myself get SKUNKED!!!...Saw nothing caught at SYC period! Not even in the early morning when the water was calm!........MONDAY......Took a couple guys out that won a raffle ticket for a Cancer society which I volunteered a day on the water Salmon fishing.....A great day to get the SKUNK off my boat as we hooked into 4 fish!!! Lost one & landed three...All fish were in the teens & non hatchery bucks....Good things happen when you donate for good causes.....Taking today off...Doing some household chores like mowing the lawn so I can see the dog again..LOL! The Headhunter will be joining me on Weds...Just 5 days left to catch these mystery salmon. It seems to me, the return numbers have improved to some degree ? But, won't find out till the three major hatchery's do their numbers count in December.....At this writing, I have boated 24 fish since September 7th ...Not bad numbers for September.......See ya on the water...Naked.....
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Beautiful, hot, no wind
Water_condition: Dirty to semi-clear, some weeds
Date: 09-27-10
Remote Name: 69.229.126.196
5 legals to 11# released, 2 undersized, 3 no hit/no stick, no long/short distance releases, 5 lost tails. My lucky dog, Spike, and I went out on beautiful day with no wind. We launched at Lower Sherman Island. We fished the lower Delta. We trolled shallow (the 11#) 6-8’ water, 140’ back at 4.5 mph) and deep (four legals, two undersized) in 14-19’ water, 72-80’ back at 2.5-4.0 mph). 10 locations. I got all of the fish on the outgoing tide. Water 68-70*, dirty to semi-clear, quite a bit of weeds at the end of the outgoing. Air 62-90*. Sky clear. Wind 0 mph. 5 hours (7-12), 29 miles. Bill Crooks, Ted Fagunes, Clyde Wands, Fireman Jack & Mark Wilson were on the water today. Thanks for the company Spike. Collinsville tides: L 12:42 0.3’ H 6:54 2.9’ L 12:00, 1.4’, H 5:34 4.2, Sunrise 7:00, % moon visible 88%.
Name: Michael Burns
Email: mb@burns.com
Location: Sacramento SYC and below
Weather: cool in the am and hot at mid day
Water_condition: dirty
Date: 09-25-10
Remote Name: 192.247.64.250
It was a beautiful day to be on the water with my son, although the graph wasn't marking the kind of populations we were hoping for at this juncture of our thirty day allowance. I saw the usual fifteen boats including the famed Naked Fisherman (he was partly clothed when I saw him) But the outcome was negative when we tried Silvertrons, flatfish, and a spoon but we gave it our best and enjoyed the time on the water father and son, as it reminded me of the times I spent with my dad doing exactly that. Thank you Dad !
Name: Marty & Art(absent)
Email: fontesfamily@comcast.net
Location: Miller Park-SYC
Weather: Very Warm
Water_condition: 66 deg-a little cloudy
Date: 09-25-10
Remote Name: 207.104.22.90
Thursday-Friday (23rd & 24th)…Had to go solo to SYC area since dad had to stay home, started at 7am and CLEANED FISH at 8pm. Over 12 hours on the river, 10-12 boats worked this area all day for NO fish and I only saw 2 fish caught all day. That would be one 7 lb jack at 6:30pm and my 2nd fish (12 lb) at 7pm. You just never know when the school will be shooting through. Went back on Friday and got my only fish (18 lb) at 7:30am, Tom & Bob pulled in right behind me and banged two fish in about a half hour on spinners. I had another big take down but it did not stick I caught all my fish the old school way (the only way I used to fish for kings 10 years ago), on old reliable K14 silver w/ green head with single siwash hooks extended out with swivels. When these bury in the jaw all the way, they never come out, 3oz sinker. Left Tom & Bob at 1pm to head back to San Jose, are back next Thursday and Friday to finish this short season. Marty & Art 13’ Whaler
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Miller Park Area....SYC..again!
Weather: cool mornings..Balmy afternoons
Water_condition: semi clear to off colored at 67 *
Date: 09-23-10
Remote Name: 69.237.71.105
WEDS SEPTEMBER 22nd..........STILL A CHALLENGE FOR TROLLERS........Had Mike Booker with me once again...Glad i did, as he was the only fisherman at SYC to catch a fish! His 32 pound non hatchery hen was caught at 10:00 am. Less boats in this area than Tuesday making trolling somewhat easier. I had two take downs and missed both, getting a skunk for the day. Still using the double bladed green/pearl Silvertrons with 5 ounces of weight & trolling against the current less than 1 mile per hour. Interesting! Mike's fish had taken his Silvertron spinner deep at the top of the throat and bent the first blade in half!!!!!Thats a first for me as i have only seen them bend the shaft, never the blade!...Taking a day off and fishing Friday & Saturday with just 10 days left to fish this area.....see ya on the water..Naked.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sac R, Sacramento
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: 65*, clear, little debris
Date: 09-21-10
Remote Name: 69.229.126.196
We had no hits, were skunked. Bill Crooks and I joined 23 other SIR, Jolly Hookers on a salmon outing. Most launched at the Corps of Engineers Elkhorn launch on the Yolo County side of the river. Bill & I have Sac County passes so we launched his Willy Raptor at the Sac County Elkhorn launch. Water 65*, clear, very little dbris, strong current. A 58-76*, sky clear; wind 0-8 mph. 5 hours (8-1). Trolled above Elkorn and below Verona. We trolled at 0.5-0.7 mph against the current and 1.5-2 mph with. I used a spreader, 24” of 10# dropper line to a 2 or 3 oz torpedo weight, 48” of 25# leader to a double-bladed green & pearl beaded Silvertron spinner with Salmon Lunker lotion 20-35’ back in 10-14’ of water. The spreader needed to be cleared every 10-15 minutes. 25 Jolly Hookers landed 2 salmon to 15#, a slow day. Another great day with Fellow SIR, Jolly Hookers. Thanks for the company Bill. Ps - For those readers who don't know, SIR stands for Sons in Retirement, and is a large social club of retired, nearing retirement men. A member of SIR can join our fishing club which meets once a month for breakfast, and has outings every month to northern CA lakes, the delta and the ocean. Other SIR activities include golf, bowling, walking, travel, dining, etc. If you are interested in joining us, give me a call at 916-979-9589. See you out there.
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Miller Park Area....SYC..again!
Weather: Somewhat cooler...Perfect for trolling.
Water_condition: Semi clear to off colored at 67 *
Date: 09-22-10
Remote Name: 69.237.71.105
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 21st........LUCK OF THE IRISH? Had Mike Booker with me as we were the LUCKY boat of the day....We picked up two hatchery hens, both 20 pounds apiece ...Don't know what hatchery they were heading for, but the Roe inside was very much expanded for this early date! Both fish were caught using double bladed Green/Pearl Silvertron spinners....Counted some 14 boats around 11:00am at SYC.....Very slow for others as once again, think we were just plain LUCKY!!!! Mike's fish was caught at 9:55am & mine at noon......See ya on the water....Naked....
Name: Alan Fisherman's Warehouse
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: Delta middle
Weather: nice
Water_condition: clear 70*
Date: 09-21-10
Remote Name: 75.26.53.190
Back on the water again! Went to the Delta with Dave & Lance looking for black bass. Right off the bat in the morning I caught a 6.50 pound bass on a top water lure. The top water bite was pretty good all day catching fifteen bass on top. Mid day we punched a lot of bass up to four pounds and Lance lost a big bass! First time he has punched!
Name: Alan Fisherman's Warehouse
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: Sac River Verona
Weather: nice
Water_condition: clear
Date: 09-20-10
Remote Name: 75.26.53.190
Went to the Sac river for salmon with a couple friends. Launched at Elkhorn and went up to Verona. I was jigging a 3 oz spoon in 12 to 15 feet of water and I caught two salmon. A 32 pounder and a 18 pounder! The fish are in good shape. Saw a lot of fish hooked, probably one per boat!
Name: Pastor Steve
Email: cordovapastor@att.net
Location: Sacramento @ the Yacht Club
Weather: Nice, a little breezy
Water_condition: choppy, some debris, 66.5*
Date: 09-21-10
Remote Name: 71.142.219.54
Went for another boat ride at the yacht club. Trolled green/pearl, pink/white and black silvertrons for nada. Marked a few but we never had a hit. Launched at Miller around 9:00 (still doing the family taxi thing) and picked up my friend Joe on the way. Not much excitement except for watching Bob Harries and Mike Booker catch the only 2 fish I heard caught by the SYC. Off the water @ 2:00. Saw Tom Ramage and wife trolling. Tom and I are considering a tee time for next Tuesday. Blessings
Name: robert from shell
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal.net
Location: miller park
Weather: warm
Water_condition: simi clear
Date: 09-20-10
Remote Name: 173.85.194.197
On my last day of vacation I decided to try my luck at Miller Park for salmon. I took my friend David from my shell station with me today. Arrived at Miller Park at 7.30am and decided to head down to the yacht club. David and I started to use a double Silverton spinner with pearl and green beads. The second silver was gold blades in Silverton spinner with green and pearl beads with 5 oz weight. We hooked one 14.2oz salmon at 8.27am and had 3 other take downs. By the way we also caught 1 catfish and one bass that went to 2.3 pound who figure that. We off the water by 4pm did hear that 2 other boats caught 2 and 1.
Name: robert from shell
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal.net
Location: miller park
Weather: warm
Water_condition: simi clear
Date: 09-18-10
Remote Name: 173.85.194.197
Arrived at Miller Park at 7am and their, was a total of 6 boats in the parking lot. I started to use a pearl and green Silverton on the first rod. On second fishing pole I used a red and white Silverton. Water temp was at 65.4 to 66.8 using a 5oz weight. By 8am their was only 8 boats trolling and 4 jigging This Boston whaler started it off by hooking up with a 15 pound salmon at 8.30am and by 9.15am yours truly hooked up with a nice 7 pound jack. Left the water at 4pm. Did see a total of 5 fish caught, by trolling by Miller Park to the Yacht Club.
Name: Pastor Steve
Email: cordovapastor@att.net
Location: Sacramento River SYC
Weather: Nice witha little breeze
Water_condition: pretty clean
Date: 09-17-10
Remote Name: 71.142.226.35
First salmon trip of the year! Maybe I should say, 'First salmon boat ride of the year'. Launched a little late (one car family and people to drop off first) at 9:00 at Miller Park. Headed to SYC. Not many boats out and even less fish. Trolled from 9:00-2:30 (then had to do the family taxi again) with not a single bump. Saw Tom and partner and met Dan (nice meeting you) fishing the area. I didn't hear of a single fish being caught by the SYC. Did hear of one by Verona. Nice to be on the water after over a month of non-fishing. Hopefully back next week. Blessings
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Miller Park Area....SYC..again!
Weather: Warm conditions..light winds.80s*
Water_condition: Ditto, Semi clear at 66-67 degrees
Date: 09-17-10
Remote Name: 69.230.116.153
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 16th........BITE....STILL SLOW..........For the number of boats on the water, very little action observed. Just two fish caught while I was there.... (8:00am till 3:00pm)...I picked up another Jack ( 8 pounder) around 11:00am and shortly afterwards a larger fish was caught just above me....That was it! When I left, just one boat remained...Marty & Dad in the Boston Whaler...Don't know how they did? Should get an influx of fish next week if this years run is half normal...The jury is still out on this....See ya on the water..Naked.
Name: Concerned Citizen
Email: get'em@yahoo.com
Location: Sacramento River
Weather: sunny
Water_condition: cold
Date: 09-16-10
Remote Name: 162.2.161.108
Got a guy in a white sedan trying to steal catalytic converters from cars/trucks parked on the Sacramento River..........HEADS UP!!!!
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Windy
Water_condition: 67*, clear to semi-clear, some debris
Date: 09-15-10
Remote Name: 69.111.105.219
7 legals to 5# released, 3 undersized, 4-5 no hit/no stick, no long/short distance releases, 6 lost tails. I joined fellow SIR and Jolly Hookers John Frantz and Mike DeVore for the day in John’s boat. We launched at Lower Sherman Island. We fished the lower Delta. We trolled shallow (all fish caught shallow) 8-9’ water, 140’ back at 4.5 mph) and deep in 12-18’ water, 65-72’ back at 2.5-4.0 mph). 4 locations. We got all fish on the outgoing tide. Water 67*, clear to semi-clear, some weeds. Air 64-80*. Sky clear. Wind 0-14 mph (it was windy at times). 5 hours (11-4), 33 miles. Thanks for the company John and Mike. I hope you enjoyed the day.
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Miller Park Area....SYC..again!
Weather: Warm conditions..light winds.88*
Water_condition: semi clear to off colored at 66 *
Date: 09-16-10
Remote Name: 69.230.116.153
WEDS SEPTEMBER 15th...........2 FISH ALL DAY..........Yesterday was the slowest day at SYC in over a week. I went solo and trolled from 8:30am till 4:45pm....NOTHING!..not a bump.....Tom Ramage had the lucky boat on the water......He hit two fish, a 22 pound buck & 17 pound buck....both were non hatchery.......His fish were caught at 9:55 am & 12:00 noon....The peak number of boats trying...maybe eight? Will try it again on Thursday before the winds pick up with a weather system due this weekend.....MMMMMM chance of rain?? Chuck , looks like you have no response on the life jacket...Its yours....See ya on the water.....Naked.
Name: Joe Machado
Email: sicilianboss@aol.com
Location: the old dairy
Weather: nice
Water_condition: furry
Date: 09-14-10
Remote Name: 76.198.77.198
hey, are you sure the life jacket doesnt belong to Ben Dover at the dairy, I seen the sheep by the water and he may have dropped it. Call him at 1 800 BAA AAAH.
Name: Chuck Mckay
Email: mckaychuck@yahoo.com
Location: rio vista north
Weather: nice
Water_condition:
Date: 9-14-2010
Remote Name: 184.8.123.120
Does any one know Ben Koklok a bass fisherman . I found his jacket floating today near Rio Vista bridge. That about the only thing a caught .
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sac R, Sacramento
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: 67*, semi-clear, some debris
Date: 09-14-2010
Remote Name: 69.224.219.130
I had one hit, one 17+# female wild salmon. This will be the only salmon I kep this year. Bill Crooks, my lucky dog, Spike, and I joined 19 other SIR, Jolly Hookers on a salmon outing. We launched at the Corps of Engineers Elkhorn launch on the Yolo County side of the river. $8 Iron Ranger. Water 66*, semi-clear; air 60-85*, sky clear; wind 0-3 mph. 6 hours (7-1). Trolled upriver several miles from the ramp. We trolled at 0.5-0.7 mph against the current and 1.5-2 mph with. I used a spreader, 24” of 10# dropper line to a 2 or 3 oz torpedo weight, 48” of 25# leader to a double-bladed green & pearl beaded Silvertron spinner with Salmon Lunker lotion 20-35’ back in 10-14’ of water. Some debris in the water. The spreader needed to be cleared every 10-15 minutes. 21 Jolly Hookers landed 7 salmon to 25#. Another great shore lunch of pork spareribs, potato salad & all the fixings, including ice cold soda & water prepared by Don Scott and Dexter Moise. Good job fellows. Another great day with Fellow SIR, Jolly Hookers. Thanks for the company Bill and Spike. Ps - For those readers who don't know, SIR stands for Sons in Retirement, and is a large social club of retired, nearing retirement men. A member of SIR can join our fishing club which meets once a month for breakfast, and has outings every month to northern CA lakes, the delta and the ocean. Other SIR activities include golf, bowling, walking, travel, dining, etc. If you are interested in joining us, give me a call at 916-979-9589. See you out there.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sac R, Sacramento
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: 67*, semi-clear, some debris
Date: 09-13-2010
Remote Name: 69.224.219.130
My lucky dog, Spike, and I decided to have a short gear checkout day. No hits, no fish. I launched at Miller Park. The $8 parking machine takes credit cards & cash. It would not take my credit card so I called the “311” lady, no fee today! Water 67*, semi-clear; air 82-85*, sky high overcast; wind 0-3 mph. 2 hours (12:30-2:30). Trolled below Miller Park a way. I trolled at 0.5-0.7 mph against the current and 1.5-2 mph with. I used a spreader, 24” of 10# dropper line to a 5 oz torpedo weight, 48” of 25# leader to a double-bladed green & pearl beaded Silvertron spinner with Salmon Lunker lotion 50’ back in 14-18’ of water. Some debris in the water. The spreader needed to be cleared every 5-10 minutes. Slow day! Bob Harries & Fireman Jack got one as I was leaving, Tom Ramage, his father & son (three generations) had gotten one before I arrived. I lost a Silvertron & Tom Ramage was nice enough to loan me two in case Fisherman’s Warehouse was out of them (they were not, they have plenty). A worthwhile check-out trip right here in Sacramento. Thanks for the Company Spike.
Name: Wishnbfisn
Email: wishnbfishn
Location: haven't yet
Weather: nice
Water_condition: good from what I hear
Date: 09-14-10
Remote Name: 65.90.202.10
Keep the reports coming, naked Bob!!! I am living vicariously through you until I get can get out there... hopefully this week. I am thankful for my job, but I hate that it gets in the way of fishing. Still pulling Silvertrons? Wishn
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Miller Park Area....SYC..again!
Weather: mild daytime temps.......light breezes..
Water_condition: semi clear to off colored at 67 *
Date: 09-14-10
Remote Name: 69.230.116.153
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 13th...........A FEW MORE CAUGHT.........I feel like I have been dominating the air space with Salmon fishing reports!!!!! Oh well....Fireman Jack was my partner on this day and Tom Ramage had his dad & son with him in his Tracker.....Just 5-6 other boats working SYC all day. Tom's dad picked up a 16 pounder at 9:55am and 5 minutes later.....,Harvey gets bit.....10 pounder.....then nothing till 3:00pm.....Jack in my boat, nails a 28 pound male..( Hatchery fish ) this fish is starting to turn...hooked jaw & slightly red in color.....A skunk day for me.....Guy Brown & dog spike fished for a few hours for nothing....See ya on the water...Naked....
Name: Dave Fenstrom
Email: dfenstrom@hotmail.com
Location: Rollins Lake
Weather: Perfect
Water_condition: perfect
Date: 09-12-10
Remote Name: 75.208.196.236
Caught seven dark hook jawed kokanee between 21 and 23 inches near the dam, lost two others at the boat, nothing smaller. School of fish was about 120 ft deep dead center and jigged them off the bottom with purple 1 oz. pirk minnows with a brown power grub. Largest kokes we have ever seen in california
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Miller Park Area....SYC
Weather: Warmer conditions..light winds.
Water_condition: semi clear to off colored at 68 *
Date: 09-12-10
Remote Name: 69.230.116.153
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 11th.........LOTS OF BOAT TRAFFIC!... Once again got talked into fishing a weekend as I joined Tom Ramage in his Tracker boat...The morning fishing was great as we only saw two other boats working the SYC area and zero recreational boats till around noon... Saw just one fish caught all morning around nine am....It appeared to be a bright fish in the teens...Not a bump for us! Nothing....As the day heated up, just as we suspected....the boat traffic picked up which is common for a warm Saturday afternoon. Its now 3:30pm and neither one of us have had a bite even though we have changed our spinner colors many times...Just after returning to the double bladed green & pearl Silvertron...I get bit!.....This fish did lots of jumping before hitting the net.... a 18 pound male...another hatchery fish...We tried for a second fish and stayed till late in the afternoon and called it a day at 5:45pm with the one fish....Looks like good weather is in store for next week....80's.....See ya on the water..Naked.
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Miller Park Area....SYC
Weather: Fair with light winds Comfortable!
Water_condition: Semi clear with surface temps 67*
Date: 09-10-10
Remote Name: 69.230.116.153
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 9th............ON A ROLL!! Tom Ramage once again joined me pulling Silvertrons along with about 10 other boaters.....We were not the only ones hooking up as 4 other boats had caught at least one fish each by noon. While there are fish moving through, its still slow with maybe a half a fish per rod being caught! But, we are not complaining as its is still way early and some fish are being caught daily. After fishing 3 days in a row, have noticed the average size has been on the below normal (18lbs) average with many Jacks being caught. Maybe this is the pre-run fish with larger fish on their way? Only time will tell. October 3rd will come quickly and this area will once again be off limits. Still picking up lots of weeds on spreader and need to clean it off on a regular basis....While I never got bit on this day, Tom picked up a 12 pounder ( male ) & lost one...See ya on the water...Naked.
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Miller Park Area....
Weather: Cool..Breezy much of the day....
Water_condition: Off colored to semi clear at 68*
Date: 09-08-10
Remote Name: 69.230.116.153
WEDS SEPTEMBER 8th..........ITS A START!!......Tom Ramage & Robert Gibbbs joined me trolling the Milller Park area ( SYC) on a cool windy day....We hooked up 4 times & brought in 3 fresh run chromers,,,,,,,For some reason, all fish ran on the small size! 12, 9, 8 pounds.....Very few others trying all day....All fish caught on Silvertrons.....Two were hatchery fish and one wild!.....Toms, 8 pounder had sea lice still intact!! Hoping to find larger fish today?........See ya on the water. Naked....
Name: sps_sac
Email: sps_sac@yahoo.com
Location: Sacramento River/Sacramento
Weather: Cloudy & Windy
Water_condition: 68 Degrees
Date: 09-08-10
Remote Name: 68.126.128.144
Trolled Chartreuse Silvertrons down river from above Discovery Park to past Garcia Bend. Nothing! Didn't even see anything on the fish finder that looked like a Salmon. Asked about a half dozen others that I passed if the had anything but also nothing. Doesn't seem to be any Salmon in the river yet. Let hope they get here soon.
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Miller Park Area....
Weather: Windy ALL DAY 10-20 knots
Water_condition: Semi clear with surface temps 68*
Date: 09-08-10
Remote Name: 69.230.116.153
WEDS SEPTEMBER 8th..........EARLY RUN? Tom Ramage 7
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Windy
Water_condition: 68-71*, semi-clear to clear, weeds
Date: 09-07-10
Remote Name: 69.224.219.130
6 legals to 11#, 9#, 5#,5#. 4, including the 11#er, released, 2 undersized, no no hit/no stick, 1 long/short distance releases, 6 lost tails. Bill Crooks invited me join him and Rom Madsen (a fellow SIR/Jolly Hooker) for the day. We launched at Lower Sherman Island. We fished the lower Delta. We trolled shallow, 2 legals, 6-8’ water, 140’ back at 4.5 mph) and deep, 4 legals, 14-20’ water, 65-90’ back at 2.5-4.0 mph). 17 locations. We got 2 fish on the outgoing and 4 on the slack & incoming tides. Water 68-71*, semi-clear to clear, quite a bit of weeds, witches hair during the incoming. Air 63-85*. Sky clear. Wind 0-16 mph (gusts to over 20, it was very windy at times). 5 hours (7-12), 31 miles. Not a bad day considering the -4.2’ outgoing and 3.9’ incoming tides, wind and debris in the water. Thanks for the invite and company Bill. It was nice to spend the day with you and Ron. Collinsville tides: H 2:16 4.3’ L 9:33, -0.2’, H 3:31 3.7’, L 9:33 0.7’, Sunrise 6:43, % moon visible 3%. Ps - For those readers who don't know, SIR stands for Sons in Retirement, and is a large social club of retired, nearing retirement men. A member of SIR can join our fishing club which meets once a month for breakfast, and has outings every month to northern CA lakes, the delta and the ocean. Other SIR activities include golf, bowling, walking, travel, dining, etc. If you are interested in joining us, give me a call at 916-979-9589. See you out there.
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Miller Park Area....
Weather: Breezy with mild temps...80's
Water_condition: off colored to semi clear at 68*
Date: 09-08-10
Remote Name: 69.230.116.153
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 7th.............A FEW CAUGHT............... Launched at Disco Park and dropped down to S.Y. C.....Had my 16 year old grandson with me as he had no classes on this day. Just a sprinkle of boats at Sacto Y. C with some new anglers & of course , the regulars which I have have known for years. One veteran angler Harvey who has spent as much time as myself the past twenty years or so picked up the his first fish of this short season....A bright 16 pounder! About an hour later in almost the same location, my rod pulling a green double bladed Silvertron goes down! not a big fish, but a jumper. After handing the rod to my grandson. we get him to the boat...A bright hatchery jack that went 9 pounds!..And that was it for the day....Two fish.......Water conditions right now are not the greatest as you will pick up weeds as you troll & you need to clean off your spreader at times. And the water is kinda stained on the outgo.....Don't know how others did on this day as this report is based on just one location, but I'm sure a few other fish were caught. Will try it again a few times this week and see if more fish are moving through. See ya on the water....Naked.....
Name: sps_sac
Email: sps_sac@yahoo.com
Location: Lake Davis, CA
Weather: Sunny with a bit of wind
Water_condition: 64 degrees
Date: 09-07-2010
Remote Name: 69.108.231.163
Camped at Grasshopper Flats on Lake Davis for the Labor Day Weekend. Trolled Dick Nite Copper Redheads on downriggers 12' to 14 ' down and around 100' back (with chop) to 180' back (without chop) down the main channel. We caught 10 (two limits) of trout on Saturday and 10 more on Sunday to 3 lbs. Monday we just had a little bit of time before packing up, but got another 5 to 2 1/2 lbs.
Name: robert from shell
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal.net
Location: miller park
Weather: hot
Water_condition: simi clear
Date: 09-06-10
Remote Name: 173.85.194.197
On Labor Day morning couldn’t decided if I wanted to go fishing or stay home this was around 4am. So I decided to stay home and do some of my chores. When my wife arrived at 9am she talked to me into salmon fishing. After loading the boat we took off to miller Park. Got on the freeway and my Net blew out of my boat never happen to me before? We turn around at the next exit and when we got back on the freeway. Here was this guy putting my net in his van. I got out and started to run toward his van and yelling that my net. He handed it to my and I said thank you. So far my fishing trip is not looking good but wife still insisted to go. Arrived at Miller Park at 9.30a so I reach in to my wallet to pay! I notice the bill accepter was full not good because I did not bring my credit card. I asked 5 people if I give them 9.00 cash if they use they credit card and all five people said no. But the wife still insisted to call her sister to bring us our card. Then at 9.45am this guy pull up with his boat and asked me how many life jacket he need for 6 people. I told him six and what had happen to me. So I lend him one of my life jackets and he used his credit card so I could finally get on the water. After fishing for 4hrs with not fish called it quits. But I did here from delta tackle from Freeport that 6 fish was caught at the minnow hole. By the way I used double silvertrons bladed in pink beads and green beads with 5oz to 4oz of weight. I should of stay home did my chores.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Windy at times
Water_condition: Semi-clear, 69-71*, some weeds
Date: 09-05-10
Remote Name: 69.224.219.130
11 legals to 6# released, 2 undersized, no hit/no stick, no long/short distance releases, 6 lost tails. My lucky dog, Spike, joined me for the day. We launched at Lower Sherman Island. We fished the lower Delta . I trolled shallow for 7 in 6-8’ water, 140’ back at 4.5 mph) and deep for 4 in 14-20’ water, 65-90’ back at 2.5-4.0 mph). 9 locations. I got all fish on the incoming tide. Water 69-71*, semi-clear, quite a bit of weeds, witches hair towards the end of the incoming. Air 63-85*. Sky clear. Wind 0-16 mph (it was windy at times). 5 hours (9-2), 31 miles. Thanks for the company Spike.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Windy
Water_condition: Dirty to semi-clear, weedy at times
Date: 09-03-10
Remote Name: 69.225.195.251
12 legals to 5#, 9 released, 3 undersized, 5 hit/no stick, no long/short distance releases, 9 lost tails. Bill Crooks joined me for the day. We launched at Lower Sherman Island. We fished below Rio Vista and into the lower Delta. We trolled shallow, 11 legals, 6-8’ water, 140’ back at 4.5 mph) and deep, 1 legal, 14-20’ water, 65-90’ back at 2.5-4.0 mph). 11 locations. We got hits on the incoming tide. Water 70*, dirty to semi-clear, quite a bit of weeds, witches hair towards the end of the incoming. Air 63-85*. Sky clear. Wind 0-16 mph (it was windy at times). 7 hours (7-2), 48 miles. Thanks for the company, hot rod Bill.
Name: Capt Rick
Email: seahorsecaptrick@yahoo.com
Location: Islamorada Florida Keys
Weather: Very Nice
Water_condition: Calm
Date: 9-2-2010
Remote Name: 184.32.92.59
Sea Horse Deep Sea fishing Report Islamorada Florida Keys Have you ever put new line on a reel and wonder how important it is to tie a good knot on the spool. Most of us tie good knots; however it is not uncommon to think it will never be tested on a fish of a life time. Well, there we were fishing in the gulfstream off Islamorada when a big Blue Marlin came up behind the Sea Horse to inspect some lures. The Marlin first knocked a small blue and white lure set 40 feet back out of the right rigger clip. After a brief moment of excitement the Marlin came off the small lure with a huge splash and rolled over in the boat wake revealing her side and pectoral fins. At this point we were surprised to see such an enormous fish so close to the boat. Immediately the Marlin focused on a chrome alien lure on the left rigger that was set further back 90 feet in the spread. The big Blue Marlin swam quickly towards the lure as it passed by its face and ate it like Paul Bunion eating a biscuit. The great fish swam forward at frightening speed past the boat. A few moments past, maybe a minute and for the first time ever we saw the knot holding over 500 yards of60 pound line on the reel. Running the boat in the same direction of the line at full throttle we were able to get a few turns of the handle and gain line. Thank goodness we had a great knot on the spool and thanks to Pete Jacobson the mate did a super job handling the rod during the first few minutes of line ripping off the reel. We were grateful for the fish to bite ‘maybe lucky’ however new line, good knots, perfect terminal tackle, new equipment, some skill, and a lot of patience we were able to get the fish in the boat in 8 hours and 42 minutes. Unfortunately while landing the fish the once mighty fish was attacked by sharks. Similar to the great Ernest Hemingway novel “Old Man and The Sea” The marlin was reduced to one third of its original length. We will never know the true weight of the Marlin; however the head portion and shoulders weighed in excess of 300 pounds.
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Same locations..Sacto river...Steamboat.
Weather: Very warm.. very Light breezes 90's
Water_condition: Clear with surface temps at 72*
Date: 09-02-10
Remote Name: 69.230.116.153
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 1st..................LAST SHOT!!.....With labor day weekend coming, decided to hit the north delta just one more time. After launching solo at Hogback went to my Tidelog.......Man! talk about lack of tidal movement! (A 3.8 high going out to just 3.2 at the bottom! ) With almost zero wind & very little current, I found wherever I went, the water clarity was outstanding! Dropped down to the lower area of Steamboat and tried throwing 1/2 oz swimbaits towards the rip rap knowing this would probably be fruitless with the lack of current. IT WAS!! No taps..No hits.....Nothing!....Oh well.....Switched over to the other side of Steamboat where it looks bassy, lots of tules & weedlines...Pitching 6 inch Senko's weightless, I began to get bit...4 black bass in a short time but none over 2 pounds...Then the bite went south. Time to move to the upper area where the smallies dominate and there is miles & miles of rip rap to fish....On this day no water skiers which can muddy up the shoreline as it is a narrow waterway...Instead of using regular bass gear I went to my fly rod once again, but this time experimented with dry flies. While I caught numerous fish, most were just dinks, but kind of interesting as they hit the surface & sucked the dry fly down. Some of the larger fish were spitting out crawfish body parts when hooked! I find it strange they would hit a small dry fly with a belly full of crawdads! My fly pattern was that of a grasshopper. Never expected to catch a lunker and i didn't. Just a few 2 pounders which was frosting on the cake. For the record, never saw another fishing boat all day, just a few jetskis which gave me plenty of room. Best part of the bite came in the late afternoon when the shade pockets formed. Will be parking the boat in the garage till the last hurrah ( Labor day ) is over, then focus on the local waters trying for Salmon. See ya on the water...Naked.....
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Windy at times
Water_condition: Semi-clear to clear
Date: 09-01-10
Remote Name: 69.232.189.124
8 legals (8#,6#,5#,5#,4#, 3 18-20”) released, 2 undersized, 3 hit/no stick, no long/short distance releases, 3 lost tails. My lucky dog, Spike, woke me up & said let’s go out for a day trying different water on the lower Delta (Broad Slough & Collinsville). I launched at Lower Sherman Island. I trolled shallow (3 Cabin Slough, 5 Broad Slough 1 inside) 6-8’ water, 140’ back at 4.5 mph) and deep (Broad Slough East side, Collinsville) 14-20’ water, 65-90’ back at 2.5-4.0 mph). 8 locations. I got hits on both the outgoing & incoming tides. Water 69*, semi-clear to clear. Air 59-88*. Sky clear. Wind 0-12 mph. 7 hours (6-1), 36 miles. Good idea Spike.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Clear
Date: 08-30-10
Remote Name: 69.232.189.124
1 small legal released, no undersized, 2 hit/no stick, 3 long distance releases, 3 lost tails. Ted Fagunes invited me to join him for a day trying different water on the upper Delta. We trolled shallow, 6-8’ water, 140’ back at 4.5 mph) and deep (1 legal, chatreuse B25) 14-24’ water, 65-90’ back at 2.5-4.0 mph). 5 locations. We got our hits on the outging tide. Water 68*, clear. Air 62-88*. Sky clear. Wind 0-3 mph. 8 hours (11-7), 44 miles. Thanks for the invite Ted.
Name: Reelfish
Email: Reelfish@sbcglobal.net
Location: Allover California
Weather: Great
Water_condition: Wonderful
Date: 08-31-10
Remote Name: 64.168.145.210
Bob I want you to know I support what you do. Your post are some of the best I have seen. I do tournament bass fishing on the delta and I don't have a problem with your post's. Keep up the good work and good luck with you bass fishing from what I read you are coming along just fine. See ya out there, Kevin
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Not today, just checking reports
Weather: Warming trend
Water_condition: The usual..semi clear....
Date: 08-31-10
Remote Name: 69.230.116.153
TUESDAY AUGUST 31st..................In this Free country, everyone has the right to express their opinions or feelings and I respect those that do!. On this web...FISHERMEN'S FISHIN' REPORTS..Its the perfect format to post or report daily information regardless of ones writing skills or education level. Some reports are vanilla ,some are informative but vague, and others highly descriptive (detailed) My reports fall in the last group. Sometimes while posting an honest, credible report I get into a sensitive area....Fishing locations! While i try to give a general location and not an exact area, some angers take offense thinking it could bring a influx of unwanted boaters to the area they have claimed as their secret spot. Keep in mind, there is more than 1,200 miles of delta waterways to find fish and a zillion secret spots!! Being a recreational sport fisherman that has a strong passion for fishing the delta for the pass thirty plus years and who has never has been a paid guide or tournament dude just wants to share some information to perhaps other anglers who are new to this sport and climbing the learning curve just as the veterans helped me years ago!. While I have taken my share catching Striped Bass, King Salmon, Steelhead, Sturgeon & American Shad and logging numerous hours for many years, I have only taking up Black Bass fishing the past three years as a filler for the salmon closer, so I doubt if anyone would take me serious as a pro bass fisherman! And, being non professional. I refer to anglers in the know as instructors not mentors. Will continue to post reports the only way i know how....Informative, detailed & honest regardless if I had a poor day or a successful one.. Naked....,..P.S. lets go back to just posting fishing reports & forget the non fishing stuff!
Name: CR810 (FISH ON)
Email: CR810@G-Mail.com
Location: Responding to report
Weather: Clear Thinking
Water_condition: CoolCalm
Date: 08-31-10
Remote Name: 207.166.7.208
Hey Naked Fisherman (BOB) Bob this is Creighton if you didn't know who wrote this report,is this the kind of friends or supporters you have?I'm not going to get in a name calling like what your supporters said to me on their reports I didn't know giving my opion would cause such childish responce. You can let them know who I am and what I know about Bass fishing. Also let them know one of your mentors in bass fishing I've helped alot,but you already know that!Your mentors also have shared my opions with you,but you already know too.
Name: James V Netzel
Email: wearegods1@att.net
Location: Sacramento River
Weather: nice
Water_condition: stained
Date: 08-29-10
Remote Name: 75.45.103.82
cr810, Just to inform you that I will be fishing the Sacramento River for salmon opening day. I will be using a 7'6" Lamiglass Norwest special with a Penn International reel spooled up with #50 power pro. I will be using either a K-15 kwickfish or green double blade silvertron with about 3 oz weight going upriver about 1-2 going down river. My boat is a 20' Fishrite with a 351 Ford Kodiak and Hamilton pump. My exact coordinates will be, well I don't know the exact coordinates but around Miller Park. Is this too much info for you. Am I giving something away to a possible tournament salmon fisherman. So that you know, this website is FishinReport.com. It is a place for fishing reports. A fishing report is how many fish you caught or released, what you were using, the weather and water conditions and what you fished with and how you fished it. Thats what this website is all about. If you want to keep things secret, dig a pond in your backyard that way you will have your own honey hole.
Name: Striper Fisherman
Email: 876954
Location: Rio Vista Area
Weather: N/A
Water_condition: N/a
Date: 8-31-2010
Remote Name: 75.45.121.118
I agree with Jim, Don't let some nitwit change you mine on reporting you fishing trips.Many of us look forward to reading your fishing reports. Keep up the good reporting. Doug
Name: PO'ed Fisherman
Email: POed@hotmail.com
Location: I wasn't - just PO'ed
Weather: PO'ed
Water_condition: PO'ed
Date: 08-30-10
Remote Name: 65.90.202.10
Hey Guy and Bob - pay no attention to that knucklehead CR810. We like your posts and he is just an idiot for saying what he did. He obviously doesn't know shinola abut fishing. Jim
Name: Bass Ninja
Email: dont.complain@unless.youre.posting.too
Location: East Delta and North Delta
Weather: windy
Water_condition: stained as usual
Date: 08-30-10
Remote Name: 65.78.173.88
CR810 - Hundreds of guys bass fish in the delta. Most of them experiment with new techniques and new water all the time. If you're really a bass guy and you're worried about Bob telling people to start using a FLY ROD then you've got some serious issues. I've been casually watching tournaments for years and I don't think I've ever seen a top 5 finish by someone using a fly rod. If you're talking about his report on SENKO'S and WACKY FINESSE WORMS then you've got another thing coming. I can't think of a bass fisherman who's never heard of these techniques. If Bob were reporting that he's using some kind of new, secret technique and he's catching big fish (i.e. 5+) then maybe you'd have a point. I highly doubt that he's the reason for you seeing more people in the areas you're referring to. The East delta is no secret, bass fishermen have been working those waters for decades. You should be excited that you are seeing more boats on the water. It means there's a growing interest in the sport of fishing and that it's going to be more challenging from now on. That means that the guys like yourself who have been putting in 20+ years of time on the water will have an advantage over the newbies who are just starting off. It's time to put up or shut up. Bob is one of the few "regulars" who keeps this board informative and his "tips" on bass in the delta are not enough to complain about. He's only been bass fishing for 2 years now. If his tournament fishermen are turning to his reports for "secrets" on how to catch bass, then they're extremely desperate and I'm sorry to say, they won't be winning any tournaments just by following his advice. P.S. I've never seen anyone catch a "Stripper" on the delta...man I wish I had that kind of luck.
Name: Wishnbfishn
Email: wishnbfishn@gmail.com
Location: Responding to earlier post
Weather: NA
Water_condition: NA
Date: 08-30-10
Remote Name: 65.90.202.10
I hardly ever post here, but I feel I need to now.... I beg to differ with the previous poster. I greatly enjoy and appreciate the detailed, meaningful reports by folks like Guy Brown and Bob Harries, and I encourage them, and any others, to keep posting their excellent reports. If we all can't help each other with the sport we all love, then what have we got? I doubt that tournament bass fisherman are using websites to find fish. They won't be winning many tournaments if they are. Fish move. They don't sit in one place and wait to be caught. Where Bob or Guy caught fish yesterday doesn't necessarily mean you will catch fish there today. It's all about expereince and technique. They provide some education to help others out. What's wrong with that? Their reports aren't the cause for our fisheries decline. We should all use the energy we put out criticizing others into good use, like writing to our politicuans and getting involved in activities that will hopefully change policy here in California to restore our fisheries to the condition they once were. OK.... I'll step down off of my soapbox now. Wishn
Name: CR810 (FISH ON)
Email: CR810@G-mail.com
Location: Main Delta South
Weather: BLOWNED OUT WINDY
Water_condition: STAINED
Date: 8-28-10-8-2
Remote Name: 207.166.7.208
Hey Mr. Naked Fisherman BOB, Lets get to the heart of this situation,I'd like to know what is the purpose for you being so descripted about your location and the type of worm or jig head you are using? Can't you just generalize?Strippers are one thing but Bass fishing is another.The competion in bass fishing is hard enough with all the tournaments that if guys aren't on fish will venture to the location and give it a try! There's already a lot of good bass fisherman out there why make it easier when theres money envolved. Some of the area's you describe I've fished for 20 odd years and now I'm see more and more bass fisherman in the area its already bad enough when you fish on week days When tournaments come on weekends theres that much more pressure(Please just generalize)
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Windy
Water_condition: Semi-clear to dirty
Date: 08-27-10
Remote Name: 69.232.189.124
6 legals to 7#, 3 released, 1 undersized, 1 hit/no stick (took the hook off Bill’s Yo-Zuri!), 3 lost tails. Bill Crooks invited me to join he and his grandson, Andrew, for a windy day on the Delta. We trolled shallow (3 legals, 49er, Redhead, Chartreuse with black spots Yo-Zuris, 6-8’ water, 140’ back at 4.5 mph) and deep (3 legals, Banana Yo-Zuri) 14-18’ water, 65-90’ back at 2.5 mph) on the Sac-side of the Delta above and below the Rio Vista Bridge. 19 locations. We caught 4 of our legals on the outgoing and 2 on the incoming tide. Water 60-72*, semi-clear to dirty. On the incoming tide we started encountering quite a bit of witches hair and had to clear our lures every 5-10 minytes. Air 62-97*. Sky clear. Wind 0-12 mph. 8 hours (6:30-2:30), 44 miles. Another great, if windy, day on the Delta with Bill, nice to meet Andrew. Thanks for the invite Bill.
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: TWO DAY REPORT
Weather: 105 *Weds...much cooler Thursday!!
Water_condition: 70-74 degrees....delta..Avg..72*
Date: 08-27-10
Remote Name: 69.230.116.153
WEDNESDAY.....AUGUST 25th........IT WAS A HOT ONE!.......What I really wanted to do was to head to the north fork of the Yuba river above Sierra City and fly fish this clean, cool flowing stream, something I haven't done in many years. No boat required, just slipping on my waders and wait for the caddis fly hatch and see if my skills are still intact even though most rainbows in this area are small...10 -14 inches , they will take a dry fly willingly. On Tuesday, got all my stuff together....My 4 piece St Croix rod which shoots a number 5 fly line...Leader material from 2# tippet to 6 #...waders, vest and all the various flies I have collected for years! I get up at 4:00am fired up...My wife who was supposed to join me looks at the weather report on T.V...They are calling for record heat..over 105 degrees! She does not want to go!! Too hot!...While , I really wanted to go, I didn't want to go by myself....So, I decide I'll head to the north delta bringing my fly rod & see how it does on smallmouth.......After launching at Hogback headed upstream past the Ferry & turned right at the T and went to work along the rip rap.. Tied on a minnow imitation with lots of deer hair, it was the largest fly I had in my box, think it was a number 8 hook size? Instant success! Just about every cast drew a strike or a hookup. My rod is designed for small trout and short casts in small streams, but it was working perfect throwing it next to the rip rap in Steamboat...While , most fish were on the small size & did a lot of jumping it was thrilling bringing them in..and, really exciting hooking the larger smallies in the 2-3 pound range! This bite continued from late morning to midday,,The air temps reached the century mark by noon and i was pouring bottle water on my head to stay cool! and taking frequent breaks,,,didn't want to get HEATSTROKE being solo!. The tide bottomed out around 3;00pm & slowly turned around, but the smallies continued to bite! Didn't know how long I would last as I was down to my last bottle of water and drenched with sweat. Just cold beer left which is the wrong thing to drink in this heat! By 5:30 pm. I hit the wall!! Catching well over a 100 fish on one fly and not losing it was interesting as half of the deer hair was missing from all the catching..Will have to put this fly in my hall of fame box .LOL! Really was looking forward trout fishing, but on this day still had fun fly fishing for Mr. Smallmouth despite the intense HEAT!!...Just another way other than throwing 6 inch Robo worms & a very successful method................THURSDAY AUGUST 26th........BACK TO EAST DELTA...........Joined Mike Booker on a much cooler day as we headed to King Island and fished this part of the delta traditional style.. It was a slow day for both of us as we did the Run & Gun thing covering much water....Just got 4 keepers all day! Lots of bites, but no solid hookups. Our regular locations just didn't produce. For a Thursday, lots of recreational boats on the water, this could have been the main problem as we found lots of muddied water on the shore line. Caught less than twenty fish all day and as usual Mike got most! Most action came on black cutail Senko weighted worms & finesse Zappu jigs wacky style...Summer doldrums bass fishing for sure...but, the best part, Mike did all the boat control as i just fished the back of the Ranger & relaxed......See ya on the water...Naked......
Name: FILTHYPHIL
Email: fong is the man!
Location: Wishin I was in Alaska with Al
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 08-26-10
Remote Name: 75.210.210.113
Great looking photos from alaska! Looks like you had a blast. Keep up the good work and thank you and your staff for keeping us guys in the fish.
Name: John E.
Email: etrbt@yahoo.com
Location: In the lake
Weather: Clear as can be
Water_condition: Clear as can be
Date: 10-10-2009
Remote Name: 24.10.82.250
I caught a 45 lb trout right before I crapped a full load in my pants. Unfortunately, I had to drop it back in since I had just terded my pants.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: 70-72*, semi-clear
Date: 08-23-10
Remote Name: 69.227.23.193
7 small legals released, two doubles, 4 undersized, 2 hit/no stick, 3 lost tails. This was a me, myself & I day on the Delta. I trolled shallow (1 legal, Redhead Yo-Zuri, 6-8’ water, 140’ back at 4.5 mph) and deep (6 legals, Readhead Yo-Zuri) 14-18’ water, 65-90’ back at 2.5 mph) on the Sac-side of the Delta above and below the Rio Vista Bridge. 13 locations. I caught all of my fish on the incoming tide. Water 60-72*, semi-clear. Air 62-97*. Sky clear. Wind 0-12 mph. 6 hours (9:30-3:30), 53 miles. Rio Vista tides: H: 3:15 4.3’, L 10:43 0.0’. H 4:43 4.0’. I left my lucky dog, Spike, home due to the heat.
Name: Clampinator
Email: Clampinator@hotmail.com
Location: Delta above Rio Vista
Weather: Mild Breeze
Water_condition: stained
Date: 08-23-2010
Remote Name: 69.19.14.20
Couldnt get out Saturday too windy. Went out Sunday with my buddy Jeff for Mr stiper. Worked the shouls trolling and up and down the mouth of the Sac to Vieras for nothing. Then saw the reason no fish were around a huge Seal Lion was resting on the bouy outside the mouth after gorging himself on Mr Striper. Jammed up North to my favorite honey hole and caught 16 undersize stripers ans a few cats bait fishing with shad.The big one wasnt to be on this day. Relaxing day on the water non the less.
Name: Alan Fisherman's Warehouse
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: Auke Bay, Alaska
Weather: Raining & windy
Water_condition: good 54*
Date: 08-17-10
Remote Name: 75.26.53.190
Just got back from Alaska with family & friends. Eight of us went to Shelter Lodge to do some black fish, salmon and halibut fishing. When we got there the weather was kind of nasty but fishable. My nephew got sea sick and I was a little dizzy but I didn't get sick! Everyday the weather got better and better to where it was to calm, like a lake! First of all we went to this lodge to catch the black fish, which lives very deep! We were fishing in 1800 to 2000 feet of water with electric reels, what a blast! These fish are fished commericaly only except at this lodge. The black fish caught commericaly are all sent to Japan, then sold back to Japanese resturants here in the states. The fish tastes very good cooked many different ways. The silver salmon fishing was pretty good as we caught a bunch of them two days when the wind was blowing. The halibut fishing was good also but nothing real big as our biggest was 46 pounds. You can go to www.alaskareel.com and look at the pictures of our trip! Now that I am back I'll be heading to the delta!
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Semi-clear to clear, 69-72*
Date: 08-20-10
Remote Name: 69.227.23.193
15 legals to 9# (11 released), two doubles, 12 undersized, 3 hit/no stick, 13 lost tails. Bill Crooks joined me for another beautiful day on the Delta. We trolled shallow (3 legal, Redhead & 49er Yo-Zuri, 6-8’ water, 140’ back at 4.5 mph) and deep (12 legals, Readhead & Banana Y-Zuri) 14-18’ water, 65-90’ back at 2.5 mph) on the Sac-side of the Delta below the Rio Vista Bridge. 15 locations. We caught 3 of out fish on outgoing tide and 12 on the incoming tide. Water 69-71*, semi-clear to clear. Air 55-82*. Sky clear. Wind 3-15 mph. 9 hours (6-3), 42 miles. Rio Vista tides: H: 12:52 4.4’, L 8:46 -0.1’. H 2:40 3.7’, L 8:01 1.6’. Two other boats with SIR Jolly Hookers were on the water with us as well as 6-8 other boats. Thanks for the company Bill.
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Steamboat to Decker Island
Weather: Very warm..Light breezes 90's
Water_condition: Perfect! semi clear to clear at 72 *
Date: 08-20-10
Remote Name: 69.230.116.153
THURSDAY AUGUST 19th.........BROKE MY WITH GAME PLAN!! Arrived at Hogback solo really late...10:00am...One of the county workers was blowing the ramp with a gas blower pushing all that dreaded green stuff back into the water. I'm thinking what good does that do? The next big incoming tide will just put it back on the ramp...BOTTOM LINE...They need to remove the stuff..Right? On well....After launching, dropped down below in Steamboat as I wanted to try some swim bait throwing , knowing I was about one hour from the bottom of the tide....This turned out to be the only smart move of the day. Picked of 5 stripes ( all under 5 pounds) but the neat thing was the water was clear enough to watch these small dudes hit the baits on the retrieve!! With the marine radio on channel 68...I hear my buddy Clyde Wands & a few other friends reporting they had did very well somewhere.?..Think i heard Clyde had already caught 12 keepers? Tried to reach him on 68...No Response....Well thats when I decided to try down below at the usual locations for trollers...Broke off on the swimbait throwing & headed down to the shoals, the dairy & Decker island.....Keep in mind I haven't trolled for Mr. Striper since late spring. Never ran into Clyde or anyone else I know. And, at the time I get to these locations. the tide has already turned ( incoming) Shallow trolling at the shoals...lost three worms...zero hookups...The dairy...lost 6 worms...zero hookups...... Inside Decker...lost 2 worms...zero hookups....never crossed over to the westbank! Thank god! Long story short....The bite must have been on the start of the outgo??? Meaning I missed the bite which was early!!! What really pisses me off...this was a day when the winds were not blowing......and you could fish the Rio Vista area with out the big chop! Oh well. ...Returned to lower Steamboat & finished the day bass fishing...It was also slow! Bottomline: I should have hit the Courtland area & spooned which has been my biggest producer to date.. See ya on the water....Naked.
Name: robert from shell
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal.net
Location: stumpy meadow
Weather: hot
Water_condition: clear
Date: 08-19-10
Remote Name: 173.85.194.197
My wife Reyna had a rare chance to go to stumpy meadows with my on Thursday. We arrived at the lake around 7.30am. started to use a red squid hoochie in ultra violate with a worm set at 35 feet and a hook and worm down 4 color of lead core for a total of 2 hits and no fish in the boat. We fished until 11.30am and went hiking for about 2 hours until the winds die down. The water temps started at 70 and by 3pm 73 all fish seam to be in 35 feet to 54 feet of water at a depth of 60 feet. I talk to a couple of guys that they had their limits of 10 fish all small. They only planted this lake twice this year and not planning stocking it for the rest of the year.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Union Valley
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: 71*, clear to 18'
Date: 08-17-10
Remote Name: 69.232.188.195
Caught 2 small Mackinaw, 1 small Rainbow & I small Kokanee, 3-4 hit/no stick, 1 long distance release. John Ramsey joined me and 22 other SIR Jolly Hookers for the day. As a group we caught 22 fish to almost 2#. We had the lake largely to ourselves. We trolled 30-120’ down at 0.9-1.3 mph using a variety of lures, baits, scents. I did best with a 4” Rainbow Rapala 90-110’ down for the Macks. Best area for us near the dam. Water 71*, clear to 18’. Air 63-84*. Sky clear. Wind 0-3 mph. After fishing Art Sutter, Dave Underwood and Tom West provided us with another great shore lunch. Thanks for the company John. For those readers who don't know, SIR stand for Sons in Retirement, and is a large social club of retired, nearing retirement men. A member of SIR can join our fishing club which meets once a month for breakfast, and has outings every month to northern CA lakes, the delta and the ocean. Other SIR activities include golf, bowling, walking, travel, dining, etc.. If you are interested in joining us, give me a call at 916-979-9589. See you out there.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sac & San Joaq Delta
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Semi-clear to clear
Date: 08-16-10
Remote Name: 69.232.188.195
11 legals to 11# (5 released including all over 8#), 11 undersized, 3 hit/no stick, 12 lost tails. Bill Crooks invited me to join him and Ted Fagunes for a beautiful day on the Delta. We trolled shallow (6-8’ water, 140’ back at 4.5 mph) and deep (14-18’ water, 65-90’ back at 2.5 mph) on both the Sac & San Joaq-sides of the Delta below the Rio Vista Bridge. Water 71*, semi-clear to clear. Air 62-84*. Sky clear. Wind 3-12 mph. 6.5 hours (10-5), 44 miles. Rio Vista tides: L 4:25 0.4’. H 10:17 3.2’, L 3:32 1.2’. We saw Polebrother out solo trolling two rods catching his share of stripers. Thanks for the invite and company Bill. I always enjoy the times you, Ted & I can get out together.
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Main Sacto,Steamboat, & Minor
Weather: Breezy with mild temps...80's
Water_condition: Clear with surface temps at 71*
Date: 08-16-10
Remote Name: 69.230.116.153
FRIDAY AUGUST 13rd...........MIGHT WANT TO READ SOMEONE ELSE'S REPORT! Took Mike Booker out for a Striper/bass day in the north delta.....Launched at Hogback around 7:45am...By the way, this is a belated report! Looking at the tide book....We already missed the incoming tide which topped out at around 7:000am. Didn't get to the Courtland area till 9:00am.....Just knew we missed the bite!!! The electronics indicated.....NO BAIT FISH & NO EVIDENTS OF PROWLING STRIPED BASS!!....For the first time this summer I didn't detect a single tap using a Hopkins jig! Lucky Mike did pick up three small stripes as we spooned for about an hour. Largest only went 4 pounds. Just wasn't happening!...Pulled off & went smallmouth fishing.....Between Mike & myself, we must have caught at least 80 smallmouth bass using finesse Zappu jigs ...( Main river & Steamboat)...Most were dinks & can't remember how many plastic worms we lost?? But, both of us need to hit F.W to replace our lost worms! By the early afternoon decided to pick up & head to Minor slough & try our luck for Mr. Largemouth. Hitting our regular locations produced nothing. Ended the day fishing once again for the smallies in the upper Steamboat area.....While we didn't get trophy bass, did get into some better fish as Mike found a few pockets that produced three nice bass...( Over two pounds) In a nutshell: If you enjoy just catching fish, it wasn't a bad day.....but, we were after the bigger fish and it didn't happen on Friday the Thirteenth....See ya on the water..Naked.....
Name: captjim01
Email: dontopen@comcast.net
Location: nowhere today
Weather: nice
Water_condition: clear
Date: 08-15-06
Remote Name: 71.193.12.199
Dr. Bard-Good to hear you and Mark are still at it, been a long time. Thanks for the report.
Name: Dr. Bard
Email: asbard@aol.com
Location: Delta - Steamboat to the powerlines
Weather: Wind early both days
Water_condition: clear
Date: 08-14-10
Remote Name: 71.142.253.75
Fishing with guide Mark Wilson Thurs 8/5 caught 49 stripers, 28 keepers (kept 2 for dinner) and 21 under 18 inches using Yozuri's and Bombers, larrgest fish 8#. Fishing again with Mark on 8/12 in the same area using the same lures caught 40 stripers,20keepers and 20 undersize, (biggest fish 7#). Again kept two for dinner. All fish caught between Steamboat slough and the power lines.
Name: Joe the fisherman
Email: Luv2Grub@aol.com
Location: in the water
Weather: sunny
Water_condition: clear and blue
Date: 08-14-10
Remote Name: 63.77.139.254
Hey folks, I read all the great reports on here and would like to say thanks to the folks that post. I don't have a report but, I was over at Bass Pro Shops this morning. Next week on Aug. 20 1-6PM and Aug 21 10AM-6PM Chuck Buck the owner of buck knives is going to be at the Manteca Bass Pro signing customer's knives I thought that was pretty cool and I am going to take my old buck knife with me. I just thought I would share the information.
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: EAST DELTA ...about 70 miles running.
Weather: Wind not a factor! mild conditions..
Water_condition: Semi clear with surface temps 71-73 *
Date: 08-11-10
Remote Name: 69.230.116.153
TUESDAY AUGUST 10th.....................NO MEAT & POTATOES..........Joined Mike Booker launching at King's Island..We went north & south running from White slough all the way to Discovery Bay in his Ranger boat. Lots of water movement all day with bigger tides. Unlike Alan Fong, we did no punching, but we did identify all the delta plants growing in the area from his seminars! We found pockets of fish here & there and other areas which we thought would produce...Nothing....One thing for sure, on this day they didn't want the big baits!. So, we went with the drop/shots & Zappu light 3/32 oz baits ....This was the ticket as our ratio of hookups increased, weeded through many small fish, but getting some of the bigger ones to respond. I know when I get into the boat with Mike, I can never keep up with him as he is 100 percent a Bass fisherman! This held true on this day..For every fish I caught, he would catch two! Striper fishing....A different story! LOL!....Early in the afternoon, Mike decides to make a long run & head south and fish new area's...I had no clue where we were? We start off fishing on the shallow side of one of the islands and BAM! he hooks up with the largest fish of the day....7 pounds!! on a small Zappu wacky style...this was just at the bottom of the tide...Took a few pictures, then released this handsome fish....Now, I have been with him several times when he has hooked big fish....All have come on finesse set ups...A 8 pounder this spring & another 8 pounder last summer...Gotta believe the big Meat & potato baits don't always catch the big ones!.... Mike, plan to take you striper fishing later this week for some redemption......See ya on the water....Naked.
Name: Alan Fisherman's Warehouse
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: Delta middle
Weather: hot & windy
Water_condition: clear 74*
Date: 08-10-10
Remote Name: 75.26.53.190
Went to the delta with Russ & Tommy a couple old friends. Caught a few in the morning on senkos & top water. When the sun hit the water we went punching. Had a good day catching lots of bass under the pennywart & hycins in two feet of water. Our best five bass went over sixteen pounds. We were punching with at least 2 oz wt & punch skirt with a beaver & crawdad in blk & blue. When you set the hook on a bass over three pounds it is unbelievable how hard it is to get them thru the grass!
Name: D.PERRY
Email: laketrollin@aol.com
Location: CAPLES LAKE
Weather: CLEAR
Water_condition: TEMP 65
Date: 08-09-10
Remote Name: 207.200.116.7
fished this lake SATURDAY, we caught, 8 brook trout and 2 rainbows, biggest was appx 18 inches, all on flashers with wedding rings ,in the top 20 ft of water
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Courtland area & Steamboat slough
Weather: Breezy AM & PM laying down midday.
Water_condition: Semi stained to semi clear at 69-70 *
Date: 08-07-10
Remote Name: 69.230.116.153
TWO DAY REPORT...AUGUST 5th & 6th..............HERE TODAY, GONE TOMORROW.......On Thursday, hooked up with Robert Gibbs ( Shell station dude ) Two weeks ago, Robert picked up his largest striper in his life....A 29 & 1/2 pounder. On this day, we picked up 16 keepers spooning, nothing over 10 pounds, all action came on the incoming tide....5 of these fish were 9 pounders, the rest ranged from 5 pounds to 7.....no undersized....We know for a fact bigger fish were in this school ! As I was bringing in one of those nine pounders, this fish was flanked with two other fish which were double in size! When I saw that, I yelled at Robert...LOOK IN THE WATER!! He couldn't believe his eyes. As i said " We never got into those bigger ones. We release everything caught....At the top of the tide around 3:00pm...the bite ended as quickly as it started...Spent the rest of the afternoon smallmouth fishing all the way back to Hogback...As it is just about every day on the delta, the winds picked up in the early morning then slow down midday then return in the late afternoon...Just has been a WINDY year!..........FRIDAY.........Brian Arimoto joined me for the day..Just knowing, he really wanted to hit the east delta & bass fish, I talked him into striper/bass fishing the Courtland area as I have been doing quite well the past few weeks...Well, in just 24 hours these fish must have moved? Nothing! not one keeper! Almost the same tides as Thursday, just 45 minutes later...After spooning for three hours, I was just not feeling it. The school just wasn't here period. Maybe we should have gone to the east delta? Feeling bad, decided to make the best of it & do some smallie fishing in the upper part of Steamboat...We found a decent bite but most fish were dinks with just a couple in the 2 pound class. Once again the winds picked in the late afternoon making it tough to hold the boat....Headed for the barn and home before dark....Once again, Mr. Striper has humbled me!! Oh well, thats fishing...Thanks for the company Brian, maybe next time we'll head to the east delta..LOL!...See ya on the water....Naked
Name: Hopeful Salmon Hunter
Email: fishin@gmail.com
Location: Freeport/Sacramento River
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 08-04-10
Remote Name: 162.2.161.108
I've heard that the Sacramento River is not accessible by bank on either the Yolo side or Sacramento side, south of the Freeport Bridge. Does anyone know who to contact to see if the Sacramento side can be opened?
Name: Alan Fisherman's Warehouse
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: Delta middle
Weather: breezy & hot
Water_condition: clear 72*
Date: 08-02-10
Remote Name: 75.7.82.229
Went to the Delta today with Jennifer & Dave to do some punching for bass. Had a low tide this morning so I headed out to the SJ river and fished the main channel. Right at light we got into a good bite on top water and senkos. The first half hour we had six bass to two pounds. Then we went punching and I went looking for small patches of pennywart & hyacins along the riprap banks. Right off the bat I caught one over five pounds and every small patch we hit there were bass under them! We had a real good day punching as I learn more everytime I go! I am doing a seminar this Thursday at Fisherman's Warehouse at 6 pm sharp on punching. I took pictures of the weeds and will explain how to catch these bass under the matts!
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Windy
Water_condition: 69-71*, clear to semi-clear
Date: 08-01-10
Remote Name: 69.225.195.179
Caught and released 6 legals to 5#, 1 on the incoming, 4 on the the outgoing), 4 undersized, 2-3 hit/no stick, 1 long distance release. My lucky dog, Spike, joined me for the day. We launched at Sandy Beach. We had the Delta to ourselves, only 1-2 other boats out, probably due to the wind and 80+ boats having gone to the Feather River for salmon. We fished the Sacramento River & its sloughs above & below the Rio Vista Bridge. We trolled shallow 140’ back at 4.5-5 mph in 6-9’ water and deep 68-75’ back at 2.75-3 mph in 14-18’ water. All fish caught shallow trolling. 7 hours (5:30-1:30), 45 miles. 14 locations. Water 69-71*, dirty to clear. Air 63-80*. Sky clear. Wind 6-15 mph, mainly 8-9. Thanks for the company Spike.
Name: Tom Lae
Email: tom.lae#ch2m.com
Location: Wasn't, was just boating
Weather: Sunny, about 90
Water_condition:
Date: 08-01-10
Remote Name: 198.91.8.99
Loaded up and took the fam out tubing on Sunday 8/1. Launched at Verona around Noon. Water was running high. Saw half dozen or so boats anchored up the Feather as we headed up the SAC. Suspect that they were targeting salmon (I would rather have been doing that instead!). When we got back to the launch around 4:30 PM, the DFG was there. Me being the nosey Parker that I am, I asked what was going on. They had been interviewed folks fishing for salmon and only two fish reportedly caught by roughly 13 anglers. I am happy that there is going to be more of a season this year. Whether or not there will be decent numbers of returning salmon to catch is another story. We'll see!
Name: James V Netzel
Email: wearegods1@att.net
Location: no where special
Weather: hot
Water_condition: clear
Date: 08-01-10
Remote Name: 75.45.131.79
anybody have any news on the salmon in the feather. Bright and clean I hope.
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Courtland area & Steamboat slough
Weather: Warm & atlast light breezes 90's
Water_condition: Stained outgo...Clearer income..69*
Date: 07-30-10
Remote Name: 69.230.116.153
THURSDAY JULY 29th.......A BREAK FROM THE WINDS!.......I took a chance and decided to do some delta fishing solo. Monday through Weds was way too windy for this river rat!. Didn't get to Hogback till around 9:00 am and was surprised to find the parking lot empty!! Guess others thought it was gonna be another windy day? Knowing the bigger waters around Rio Vista would still be kinda choppy I found the main river upstream & the tributaries ( Steamboat ) in good shape. After launching, tried a little bass fishing close to the ramp and my cell phone rings...Its Fireman Jack . I tell Jack I'm very close to the ramp & I'll see you in a few minutes...After a brief conversation going over the tides etc. we decided to try the Courtland area even though we would be working an outgoing tide with stained water...From about 10:30 am till about 3:00pm we spooned this area for 6 keepers & one undersize. 2- 8 pounders a 7# 2- 6# & one 4 #....and missing some half a dozen short strikes. We didn't get involved with larger fish, nothing over eight pounds. By 3:30pm, the action was pretty slow ( bottom of outgo) Jack decides to take a run down river and do the loop and try Clydes shoals and I decided to bass fish the mid & lower steamboat .....The start of the incoming tide was very slow for both smallies & largemouth through the late afternoon....Then , like someone hit a switch ,a couple hours before dark the bite turned on.! Using finesse Zappu 3/32 ounce jigs with 6 inch wacky style worms drew a hit just about every cast!! Lots of fun with most fish just one pounders mixed with a few 2-3 pounders. Worked this method all the way back to Hogback & met Jack returning from down below. He found fish at the shoals trolling....Think he said he picked up 4 fish? We both called it a day & got out of dodge just before dark....On the way home via highway 5....I run into a traffic jam....ROAD WORK!!! the traffic is at a crawl for about 5 miles! Average speed...3-5 mph adding about an hour delay going home!....Oh well. not a bad day on the water with a lot less winds...Would have been better if we took just one boat , but neither one of us thought we would be fishing on this a day...See ya on the water...Naked.
Name: Hil Felton
Email: wxyz
Location: Lake Berryessa
Weather: light wind -- pleasant
Water_condition: 75-78 deg F, clean
Date: 07-28-10
Remote Name: 66.81.32.54
The Wheels and Reels decided to give the big Kokes a try for their July derby. Our group was small; but enthusiastic. The catch was also small; but somewhat enthusiastic. Most of us fished at skiers cove and had some luck in the top 60 ft using a variety of koke lures. The top weight for us was an even two pounds. We use weight and not length because all fish, like humans, are not created equal. Tom West and I each had a two pounder as our largest fish soooo we used the balance beam and mine was slightly heavier. Len Yates had a nice koke for third heaviest fish. Art Sutter and Tom West served up a nice lunch that hit the spot. Good job Art and Tom. See you on the water, Hil Felton
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lake Berryessa
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: 74-79*, clear to 9'
Date: 07-27-10
Remote Name: 69.225.195.179
We caught 3 Kokanee 18”, 18” 15” & one 15” Rainbow, we had 3-4 hit/no sticks. It was a scratch one or two/rod day. We trolled the Ranch House, Big Island, mid-lake & Skiers Cove. We caught fish or had hits at 45’, 62’, 57’, 57’, 55’, 55’, 55’. We trolled at 1.0-1.5 mph, 60’ & 40’ back. Best set-ups copper dodger, Uncle Larry’s Glow Copper Popsicle, 2 hook rigs with a Berkeley maggot threaded onto each hook with Kokanee Special gel on the downrigger ball, dodger, spinner/hootchie; blue dodger with Uncle Larry’s blue/pink/copper spinner; blue dodger with a blue RGT. Water 75-79*, clear to 91. Air 50-80*. Sky overcast to clear. Wind 0-6 mph (mainly 0). 7 hours (6:15-1:15), 26 miles. John Frantz & Miukle DeVore, fellow SIR/Jolly Hookers were on the lake and had a similar day. Thanks for the company Bill.
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Main Sacto river & Steamboat
Weather: HOT! upper 90's Delta breezes 7-12 mph.
Water_condition: Stained outgo...Clearer income..71*
Date: 07-24-10
Remote Name: 69.237.116.172
SATURDAY JULY 24th...............WHAT WAS I THINKING?...............I took my my Grandson Christian out for a day Striper/Bass fishing......On a weekend!!!! Man! Recreational water crafts everywhere...Tearing the water up. Try spooning with water skiers zipping by you & jet skiers doing circles around your boat!...Oh well, we did have a little luck late in the afternoon when things calmed down...My grandson got his first decent striper using a spoon...a 8 &1/2 pounder which he released on his own! Which made his grandpa happy! Me! On one of our drifts, I get into a hard fighting fish & hand off my rod.....Christian does his best controlling this fish, but the fish comes unbuttoned just next to the boat...this fish appeared to be in the teens...I had a problem with the next three fish....Hookset! lost all of them. Brand new one ounce Hopkins with super sharp hooks....I'm blaming the fish for not closing their mouths hard enough! LOL!....Picked up a 4 pounder & one undersized before ending our spooning thing around Courtland.....Did a little smallie fishing on the way back to Hogback for mostly Dinks with one bonus fish that went 2 1/2 pounds....Love those weekday fishing trips......Serious fishing with tons of recreational boats around don't mix well.....See ya on the water..Naked........P.S. I know you are laughing Fireman Jack.....
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Steamboat,Minor, main Sacto river
Weather: Very warm breezy blue bird skies
Water_condition: Off colored on outgo..clearer income.
Date: 07-24-10
Remote Name: 69.237.116.172
FRIDAY JULY 23rd...................SLOWER DAY........Mike Booker joined me for a multi specious hunt.....We didn't connect with the striped bass in the main Sacto other than just one 8 pounder & a few dinks! All action was done spooning. Don't know if the increased flows upstream from all three reservoirs...Shasta, Oroville & Folsom hurt the water clarity as we encountered stained mud like streaks flowing around the Courtland area. At any rate,we found a poor bite all morning & decided it just wasn't gonna happen. Smallmouth & Largemouth were also on the slow side as we fished the whole afternoon moving from the upper Steamboat area to Minor slough. Never got into a positive bite and worked hard for dinks while I guess the bigger fish took the day off? We were counting on the incoming tide late in the day clearing up the water and the bite picking up...Well, the water cleared, but the bite remained below par...lots of dinks but those 2-3 & 4 pounders still had lockjaw. It was just one of those days. Will be taking my Grandson out this weekend....hoping the bite picks up for his sake? Thanks for the company Mike...see ya on the water..Naked.
Name: James V Netzel
Email: wearegods1@att.net
Location: anywhere but here
Weather: hot
Water_condition: clear
Date: 07-22-10
Remote Name: 75.45.119.151
Bob, are you gonna release them with a slit in the belly to get the roe? Just kidding. I might fish a few times for the fall run but not gonna fish the American because its pretty much done by the time they open it. Unless you want a cheese head salmon steak. The quality of the fish for the fall run is not near as good as the late fall run. I'll be playing bumper boats again this year for the chrome late fall salmon. Probably see you out there. Gotta stock up on some of that sturgeon crack myself.
Name: Jerry Mullen
Email: Jmm0077@aol.com
Location: Caples Lake
Weather: Sunny
Water_condition: cold
Date: 07-20-10
Remote Name: 99.58.173.41
I went up to caples lake for a few days. Started off fly fishing, got lots of short strikes. I was using a size 10 olive wooly bugger. I wish I had a few size twelves with me. 2nd day I started fishing at 5:45am and landed two fish on the fly rod before heading back to camp for breakfast. After breakfast I went out with my good friend Jon and his nephew in the boat and we hooked a ton of fish but only landed 9 of them 7 were Browns and two were rainbows. We caught the fish trolling seps micro light flashers wih a night crawler about 18" behind. It was a great trip.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sac R, Sacramento
Weather: Hot
Water_condition: Should be OK
Date: 07-22-10
Remote Name: 69.237.112.43
Bob Harries: I'll be releasing salmon as well.
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Not till tomorrow
Weather: Very nice Mid- 90's
Water_condition: Good flows in the Sacto!! Shasta- 10,000cfc.
Date: 07-22-10
Remote Name: 69.237.116.172
THURSDAY...JULY 22nd...............ITS OFFICIAL!!!! ..... We are gonna have a RIVER salmon season! It does not mean the Pacific Coast Salmon ( King salmon) has recovered to a normal level of reproduction.......and everything is back to normal.....What it means is a fishing license is about $42.,00 and If we don't add Mr. Salmon to the menu after closing the salmon season for a few years.....We will lose revenue $$$$$$$$$......And after all, we did allow the opening for the oceans waters ( Party boats) which so far has been dismal....One day 10 fish & the next , juts a few.....But, according to the department of Fish & Game because of the returning number of Jack salmon last year.....The prediction is : The fishery has recovered and the numbers will justify a normal return of salmon both summer run & fall run!!!! Right! Remember the prediction of 1. 7 million salmon returning in 2004? It did not happen! Based on predictions....I'm thinking that we (DF&G) better open the the season 2010 before we lose more of our customers.....You, anglers who buy that license....will be allowed to fish the lower Sacramento river from September 4th till October 3rd from the highway 113 bridge ( Knights Landing)) downstream to the Carguinez bridge ( the whole Sacto river area) for about one month!! and, if that doesn't work! You have a chance to move upstream and try again for two months above highway 113 to Red Bluff from October 9th till December 12th....And the limit is two salmon per day in possession!! Unlike just one the past two years! OK! Stay with me!...Why can't we wait till our hatcherys get the numbers of returning fish to normal, then reopen the inland fishery? Simple......Revenue!!! Money!!...So in a nutshell: Every thing is based on PREDICTIONS!!! OK! I'll be fishing from September 4th through October in the Milller park area......You can rest assured, if in fact I do catch the mighty King Salmon...IF!........More than likely...I'll be releasing them if possible....If the fall run has returned to a normal projected run....I owe the Dept of Fishing Game an complete I'M sorry I was wrong!! Really don't think that is gonnna happen...See ya on the water... Naked.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: 75*, dirty to clear
Date: 07-18-10
Remote Name: 69.237.112.43
Caught & released 7 striped bass to 18#, another at 8#, others 19-22”, one undersized, 2-3 hit/no sticks, 6-10 lost tails. “Fireman” Jack Clemmons joined me for a day chasing striped bass. We trolled shallow at 4.5 mph 140’ back & deep at 2.5-3 mph, 62-70’ back below & above the Rio Vista Bridge. Best colors shallow Yo-Zuri chartreuse with black spots, deep Yo-Zuri banana. Tried jigging for awhile for one Smallmouth. Fished the end of the outgoing, slack & all of the incoming tides. Water 74*, dirty to semi-clear to clear. Air 62-80*. Sky clear. Wind 3-13-15 mph (mainly 3 mph). 8 hours, 80 miles. Bill Crooks, Ted Fagunes & Bob Harries on the water today. Thanks for the company Jack.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Loon Lake, Crystal Basin
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Beautiful
Date: 07-13-10
Remote Name: 69.237.112.43
Caught & released 4 small Rainbows, one Brown at 5-20’ down/4 colors, Mini-crawler behind gold Slim Willies at 0.9-1.5 mph 40-180’ back. Bill Crooks and I joined 20 other SIR for a derby at Loon Lake. Very pretty lake, beautiful weather, a lot cooler than Sacramento. A great shore lunch provided by John Frantz, Lloyd Willoughby & Mike Devore. Thanks John for inviting us to stay at your place Monday night, a great get together! For those readers who don't know, SIR stands for Sons in Retirement, and is a large social club of retired, nearing retirement men. A member of SIR can join our fishing club which meets once a month for breakfast, and has outings every month to northern CA lakes, the delta and the ocean. Other SIR activities include golf, bowling, walking, travel, dining, etc.. If you are interested in joining us, give me a call at 916-979-9589. See you out there.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Stumpy Meadows
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Beautiful
Date: 07-12-10
Remote Name: 69.237.112.43
Caught & released 8 small Rainbows at 19’ down/4 colors, 2 doubles. Mini-crawler behind gold Slim Willies at 0.9-1.2 mph 40-180’ back at the East end of lake where it narrows. Bill Crooks and I joined 8 other SIR for a get together the day before our Loon Lake derby for a few hours at Stumpy Meadows (my first time). Very pretty lake, beautiful weather, a lot cooler than Sacramento. An eagle got one of our trout 15’ behind the boat. What a sight! For those readers who don't know, SIR stand for Sons in Retirement, and is a large social club of retired, nearing retirement men. A member of SIR can join our fishing club which meets once a month for breakfast, and has outings every month to northern CA lakes, the delta and the ocean. Other SIR activities include golf, bowling, walking, travel, dining, etc.. If you are interested in joining us, give me a call at 916-979-9589. See you out there.
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Upper Steamboat & Main Sacto
Weather: Hot with light breezes....mid 90's
Water_condition: Partial stained to semi clear at 72* surface
Date: 07-20-10
Remote Name: 69.237.116.172
MONDAY JULY 19th..........................NOT A FLUKE!......Hit the north delta solo , launching once again at Hogback and taking a chance hauling my boat with my not running so good Ford truck.....Got one of those ( Check your engine soon ) lights on!....Much different tides this week compared to the big tides last week. Just 3 1/2 foot income & a foot 1/2 outgo...Headed to the main Sacramento via Steamboat without stopping & fishing for smallies on the way as i wanted to make sure I was in the Courtland area just before high tide.....Found the water with streaks of discolored mud lines mixed with clear water. Kinda strange as it usually is the clearest on high tide!. Started spooning after locating some scattered bait in about 22 feet of water...My 1 ounce hopkins spoon just gets hammered on the first drift...almost felt like a salmon, but it wasn't.........First fish of the morning.....Another Fat female striper that I weighed on my boga/gripes.....She went 27 pounds. Spent several minutes reviving her then back in water....Totally convince at this point, last weeks catch wasn't just a one day deal, as the bite is still happening...Next fish fish is a mere 10 pounder which comes in much quicker than the first fish. Third fish is bigger, but comes unbuttoned just along side of the boat...looks to be in the 20 pound class...At this point, I'm pumped! but like all good things, It doesn't last forever...the next 4 fish were all well under 10 pounds as i don't know if i spooked the big ones? Its almost noon and the action has really slowed ( high tide) just a few small stripes the past hour....Another boat shows up, Its Guy Brown with Fireman Jack...They had been working the Isleton bridge area and below....Said" they did pretty good with an 18 pounder as a kicker. I'm thinking these larger fish are pretty much spread out from Courtland downstream. I remember fishing along side of the famous Clyde Wands last August and we put up some good numbers for about a week.. ( Above the Rio Vista Bridge ) .then they vanished!! Guy Brown & Jack spooned next to me for about an hour, but the bite was over. I got the final fish while they were trying their luck..a small 4 pounder...They left shortly afterwards as they launched way down by Sandy's beach...Spent another hour spooning for not! Not to mention, quit grafting bait. Time to head in and do some bass fishing on the way.....Picked up 4 largemouth & 10 smallies using my finesse rod & reel....Sorry! just the same pull Mrs.Striper gives you when hooked! Its all good. Home before dark to call Clyde and tell him, It still happening....Will continue chasing the stripes till the pattern quits or my truck does...LOL! See ya on the water..Naked.
Name: Alan Fisherman's Warehouse
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: SF Bay Angel Island
Weather: very windy
Water_condition: good
Date: 07-19-10
Remote Name: 75.18.49.36
Went to the bay for some halibut fishing with my dad and some friends. Launched at Richmond and as soon as we got out of the jetty the wind was blowing hard. Went all the way across to SF to pu bait. Fighting the wind all morning made it a tough day of fishing. Tried three different areas and only caught four sharks and a sand dab! So we headed home at 1 pm with nothing in the box! Boy this was an unuasual day of fishing for us! SKUNKED!
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: ( Upper Steamboat & Courtland area.
Weather: Hot with light breezes....mid 90's
Water_condition: Off colored on outgo..clearer income.
Date: 07-15-10
Remote Name: 69.237.116.172
WEDS...JULY 14th...................SPRING RUN IN JULY?......Robert Gibbs (Shell station) joined me for a " LETS JUST CATCH SOMETHING DAY " in the north delta.....We launched at Hogback around 8:30 am, knowing we would be facing a BIG outgoing minus tide much of the day. In years past, have done quite well catching returning stripes in early July around the Courtland bridge area. .These post spawned stripes tend to school up as they head downstream returning to the salt water...If your lucky, when they do stop & feed on the large schools of resident threadfin shad....Fishing can be fantastic!! but, only when the bait is present. My method of madness is locating the bait fish under the bridge which normally occurs at the top of the incoming tide...If my electronics draw a blank ( no bait) I won't waste my time spooning, I simply head back into Steamboat and fish for the many smallies which are abundant this time of the year.....Yesterday, for some reason was different as we found bait on the strong outgoing tide. With the fast current, the boat quickly moved through the fishfinders echos and feeling the bottom was tough using 1 ounce Hopkins jigs...Bam! second pass Robert hooks into a large fish he can not stop! This fish takes him into the pilings and breaks off. Next pass, once again, Robert hooks up!.....This time the fish runs downstream and we have the whole river to fight him....Robert is using just 12 pound test on a light rod....Ten minutes later, the fish surfaces....A 29 pound fat female which had to be still loaded with eggs....My first thought was to get this fish back in the water ASAP & revive her.....After taking a very quick picture got the fish back in the water and after holding her in the water for about 10 minutes...The fish came back to life....A good thing!...continued working this area for about another hour but just picking up 4 smaller fish in the 3 to 5 pound range, these were post spawn fish....Time to give it a break & head to steamboat and smallmouth fish.....We did very well using 6 inch robo worms drop/shotting wacky style...Must have caught over 35 bass with the largest three in the 2 1/2 pound range....Late in the day the tide had run its course and began to turn.....With the start of the incoming tide, returned to Courtland....much less current and on my second pass BAM! My turn, I hook on to a fairly large fish...Another fat female, not as big as Roberts as this one went 24 pounds!!Did the same thing, got this fish back in the water ASAP & revived her....We were pleased both hens were hooked on the top of the inner mouth and didn't swallow the Hopkins spoon...(No Bleeding)....Just know with the warm water temps ( 70 degrees) it takes its toll on a hooked striper on light line....Too much time getting them in...Ended up catching a few more smaller fish but the bite really never turned on...Called it quits around 8:00pm..Thats about 11 hours of fishing!...For the record: First time catching big hens in this area this late in July which haven't spawned yet...Thanks for the company Robert..next time use something heavier than 12 pound mono!LOL!.. See ya on the water...Naked...
Name: James V Netzel
Email: wearegods1@att.net
Location: Montezuma Slough
Weather: hot and windy
Water_condition: muddy
Date: 07-17-10
Remote Name: 75.45.102.188
The sturgeon drought for me is over. Except I am still without a keeper. Caught 2 undersized on the outgoing tide nothing except striper dinks on the incoming. Fished 10 hours both tides by the palm tree. Lots of big jumpers, half dozen other boats working the same area. Only saw undersized sturgeon caught. Winds were not a problem as they went with the tides. Virgils did not have any ghost shrimp so used small grass shrimp and pile worms. Thanks Barry from the fishin fool for the tips and the hot spots last week. Gonna have to find out where you get your bait.
Name: Filthyphil
Email: filthyphil
Location: Stampede Reservoir
Weather: nice
Water_condition: perfect
Date: 07-12-10
Remote Name: 75.210.157.56
Fished half days saturday and sunday for 25 kokes to 16 1/2 inches. Fishing at 60 feet at about 1.3 mph with red and white dick nites, no dodgers, just les davis flashers on the ball. Fishing was okay in the deeper water, but we caught a lot more fish once we were close to the bottom. Huge school in front of the campground in 60-80 feet of water, and just above the islands back in the cove behind it. Plain shoepeg corn with a squirt of kokanee gel
Name: Bob Skinner
Email: robertskinner6106@comcast.com
Location: to Dennis Perry
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 07-10-10
Remote Name: 24.23.63.210
Call me at 916-961-9030 an I will tell you about Wheels an Reel club.
Name: DENNIS PERRY
Email: laketrollin@aol.com
Location: CAPLES LAKE
Weather: clear
Water_condition: clear
Date: 07-04-10
Remote Name: 207.200.116.7
we caught our limits within 4 hours, total of 5 browns, biggest being 16 inches, i would like some info about the wheels and reels club, i would like to join , thanks .
Name: never miss
Email: gesteves@sbcglobal.net
Location: delta riovista
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 07-06-10
Remote Name: 75.42.66.153
Fish hookers is the name of the guide with the big red alum. boat
Name: James V Netzel
Email: wearegods1@att.net
Location: no where special
Weather: clear
Water_condition: clear
Date: 07-06-10
Remote Name: 75.45.116.232
Thanks guys.
Name: James V Netzel
Email: wearegods1@att.net
Location: Montezuma Slough
Weather: hot
Water_condition: muddy
Date: 07-03-10
Remote Name: 75.45.116.232
Need help. I was fishing Saturday when I saw this guide in a nice red aluminum boat with 2 outboards cruising along the area real slow probably looking for fish. He looked like he knew what he was looking for which made me feel good since he anchored about 200 yards down from me. Cannot remember the name of the Guide Service and need someone's help because I would like to charter a trip with him. I don't care if I catch a fish just want to learn what to look for on the sonar. Please email me back or write back on this website. Thanks, James
Name: Alan Fisherman's Warehouse
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: SF Bay Berkley Marina
Weather: windy & cool
Water_condition: clean
Date: 07-05-10
Remote Name: 75.35.136.181
Fished the SF Bay with my friends Eric, his dad & Ceci aboard the RT HOOK captain Jay Lopes. We picked up some live anchovies and headed out to do some drifting live bait for halibuts. We had a very good day landing 15 halibuts to 24 pounds and two stripers to 10 pounds. And we missed or lost ten more fish! Over all it was a good day on the bay!
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Middle Delta
Weather: WINDY ALL DAY 10-20 knots
Water_condition: Semi clear ( 2 feet Vis ) at 75*surface
Date: 06-30-10
Remote Name: 69.237.116.172
JUNE 30th WEDS.........SUMMER PATTERN WITH DELTA WINDS....... Launching at B & W & using Mike Bookers Ranger boat, we encountered those South / West delta winds which you can't hide from fishing the middle grounds like the south Mokelumne! We started off just about high tide (8:00am) and found the bass on a positive bite and very tight to structure & weed beds. Keeping boat control was almost impossible and just given you a few seconds to hit your target as the winds just shoot through this part of the Mokelumne river. Mike figured it out when he went with a 6 inch Senko cuttail ( purple ) with a fixed 1/4 ounce weight. Just enough weight to get your bait through the pockets in the thick weed beds & not hang up....Within an area no longer than 100 yards we made repeated passes as the bass responded with vigorous attacks.....If only the wind was blowing just 5 mph slower.... Quick limits for sure! Spending about an hour in this location produced a 4 1/2 pounder for Mike and just a two pounder for yours truly with many other smaller fish. Next, decided to head to Sycamore where we found much less wind and once again a good positive bite. We switched over to our drop/shot rigs which worked very well along with Zappu heads using Jackall dark colored shake worms & don't know the official name but I call it blue ice worm....Lots of hungry fish caught, but most were dinks mixed with 2 pounders....Throwing just next to the rip rap, I picked up a strange fish! It looked like a mix between a red ear Perch & Crappie! Been fishing for many years & have never seen a fish like this one!! Weird looking..........In the afternoon, made a long run south to Columbia cut stopping at different locations....Everywhere, we caught some fish....Just not those big ones we were after....In a nutshell : Even though we got bit much of the day ( 10 hours) the wind just flat wore both of us out!!!! Have a safe 4th of July....See ya on the water..Naked.
Name: Hil Felton
Email: wxyz
Location: Union Valley
Weather: great
Water_condition: brim full, 65 deg F
Date: 06-30-10
Remote Name: 66.81.32.54
Union Valley was the site of the Wheel and Reel's monthly fishing derby and a dozen and an half of us attended. Contrary to fishing reports the fishing was slow. The few fish that were caught were small in size. The top three fish caught were all macks with the largest weighing 1lb. 9 oz. The trout caught all weighed less than a pound. I managed to catch 3 trout and a mack. The trout took a nightcrawler behind a gold slim willie at 30-40 feet and the mack hit a large clown rapala at 75 feet. ( the clown is a broken back 6 inch) The lake is brim full of clean water with only a few rec. boaters churning up the water and the weather was cool. The next derby is scheduled for Ice House in July. Hil Felton
Name: Alan Fisherman's Warehouse
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: Delta middle
Weather: HOT
Water_condition: 79* clear
Date: 06-28-10
Remote Name: 75.8.106.191
Headed to the delta for black bass today with a good friend (Jim) and his son (Ryan). We had a very good tide, high tide at 7am and I thought I was going to have a grest day catching bass! At 10am we had three ten inch bass and it was like there were no bass in the delta! Then I noticed Ryan eating a BANANA! What the heck! He had two banana's in his lunch box! I told him to throw them away or eat them! It was so hot out there by 11am but I did catch two nice bass to five pounds on top water. This was by far the worst day I've had in the delta this year. Banana Day?
Name: Bassbully
Email: basslamb@yahoo.com
Location: Camp Far-West
Weather: Hot 100
Water_condition: 75
Date: 06-28-10
Remote Name: 209.233.174.249
Got punched in the mouth. We knew it was going to be a tough day when we arrived at 10:00 A.M. and a number of Bassmen were leaving with frustrated faces and no limits. We had a few bites but no takers. Going to Al's "secret lake" next time heh heh and get some of those 4lb Spotted Bass. Don't worry Al yopur secret is safe with me.
Name: DENNIS PERRY
Email: laketrollin@aol.com
Location: CAPLES LAKE
Weather: windy
Water_condition: clear
Date: 06-26-10
Remote Name: 207.200.116.7
fished this lake SAT, used the new boat ramp, it is 10.00 cheaper than the resort, got 2 limits of rainbows, biggest was maybe 1and 1/2 lb, the weekend before i was on ICE HOUSE, got limits again , was using nightcrawlers and flashers , all fish where in the top 20 ft of water
Name: Roberto Angel
Email: rc9323@yahoo.com
Location: Sacramento River
Weather: Cool mornings, hot days
Water_condition: normal for the Sac.
Date: 06-27-10
Remote Name: 75.26.175.138
I bank fished the last three mornings for Stripers on the Sac, along the Garden Hwy, close to the Sacramento Airport. I used anchovies and chucked various Rapellas. Got nothing on the lures and only small throw backs on the anchovies. Other fishermen I talked to were having the same luck. About 15 guys fishing, throwing everything in their tackle boxes, and not a single keeper. What are we doing wrong?
Name: Jerry Mullen
Email: JMM0077@aol.com
Location: New Melones
Weather: warm
Water_condition: 74.5
Date: 06-22-10
Remote Name: 99.58.173.41
Went out to New Melones with my good friend Jon Thompson. We hit the water at 6:00AM and off to a slow start. We caught our first fish near the spill way at about 7:30 a 14 inch brown, then we nailed two Raindbows in the 15-16 inch range. Then we hit two kokanee over by Rose, with the biggest one about 14 inches. We had a major slow down in the action till about 11 o'clock then we had a wide open bite. We ended up getting a limit each. Our biggest Kokanee was over a pound and a half but only 15 inches long it was a real football of a fish. The fish came from 35 to 40 feet for the most part, we used needlefish, excel lures, RGT's, and a pink apex to catch our fish. Had great day on the water.
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: EAST DELTA (KINGS ISLAND AREA)
Weather: Very warm with light breezes 90's
Water_condition: Semi clear ( 2 feet Vis ) at 74*surface
Date: 06-23-10
Remote Name: 69.237.116.172
TUESDAY JUNE 22nd.............BIG FISH DAY........Mike Booker invited me to join him on a warm day fishing the East delta....We fished the morning outgo & the afternoon income...While, I caught the first fish of the day, a 2 1/2 pounder ( using a Brushog ) Mike went on a tear catching a 3 1/2 pounder ......A 5 pounder......And big fish of the day....ALMOST 8 POUNDS!!!!!! The large fish came on a Drop/Shot rigged with a 6 inch blue ice worm. Without a doubt, Mike was on fire as I missed several good bites which should have produced fish! We fished from 7:30 am till 7:00 pm...!2 hours ! Didn't get the big numbers but did manage to get the quality fish along with the normal number of dinks...Late in the afternoon we tried some top water froggin......I had 5 blow ups with zero hookups....Exciting! but no cigar...Mike had about the same results hooking two, but none to the boat...Just doing something different which is alot of fun. Thanks for the on the water seminar Mike...Still learning the bass thing....See ya on the water..Naked.
Name: Jerry Mullen
Email: JMM0077@aol.com
Location: New Melones
Weather: 90
Water_condition: 72
Date: 06-16-10
Remote Name: 99.58.173.41
Went out to New Melones with my friend David W for some Kokanee and Trout fishing. Since we havent been there in over a month we thought we would try a few different places around the lake to see if they were holding fish. Most of my sucessful spots I have fish for year did not even produce a bit which was wierd. We ended up finding the fish in th middlekof the lake. We had 2 kokanee 14, 16 inches and 3 trout one 14 inch brown and two 18 inch rainbows. We lost about 7 other fish but I guess you can't limit all the time. Great day on the water but the fishing was a lot slower then what I am grown acustom too. Oh, all the fish were caught bet 40-50 feet on a pink apex, kokanee bug, and excel lures.
Name: Alan Fisherman's Warehouse
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: secret lake
Weather: windy
Water_condition: 69* clear
Date: 06-16-10
Remote Name: 75.31.52.213
Went fishing Wednesday to a secret lake with Dave and Jerry. We caught over thirty spots to five pounds. Fifteen of the bass were over three to four pounds! Most of the bass were caught on 5" senkos and 7" robo worms from ten to forty feet of water. What a day we had catching big spotted bass everywhere we stopped! Also if anyone is looking for a bass boat, my demo with GFM is coming up soon. I am running a NITRO Z-9 fully loaded bass boat. Boat has Mercury 250 Pro XS, two HDS 8 insight units, 36v 109# trolling motor w/ transducer and many extras! Boat will be sold as new with a 5yr motor warranty! If your interested contact Mark at GFM (800) 759-1632 or Alan (916) 362-1200
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lake Oroville
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: 69-70*, clear to 7'
Date: 06-15-10
Remote Name: 69.111.105.214
16 Coho (four released) to 17”, 6 long-distance, short-distance releases & 9 hit no-sticks. Bill Crooks, Steve Robinson & I joined 29 other SIR, Jolly Hooker Fishing Club members and guests for a great outing. 32 fishermen caught 73 Coho to 18”. We launched at the Spillway. The three of us fished from 6:30-11. We stayed in one place. Our offerings for the day were a little different. We used green, purple or silver/pink dodgers or sling blades followed by purple, pink & green hootchies or wee-tads with 2 hooks, a green Berkeley Gulp maggot on each hook & a small piece of anchovy, sardine or shad fillet on the leading hook. We used anchovy of Kokanee Special gel on our downrigger balls, dodgers & hootchies. 5 of our fish were caught on 4 or 5 colors of leadcore, the rest on downriggers at 32, 45 & 55’ down. Our set-backs were 45-50’. We trolled at 1.2-1.3 mph. 4.5 hours (6:30-11), 16 miles, 1 location. Water 69-70*, clear to 7’. Air 61-84*. Sky clear. Wind 0-2 mph. Lots of boats on the water. At 11 we had to pull up our gear to tow two of our members to shore as their motor died on them. After fishing Bob Bonner & Bill Crooks hosted a shore lunch of pork ribs, green salad, potato salad, pickles, chips, cookies, soda & water. Thanks for the company & a great day Bill, Steve & SIR. For those readers who don't know, SIR stand for Sons in Retirement, and is a large social club of retired, nearing retirement men. A member of SIR can join our fishing club which meets once a month for breakfast, and has outings every month to northern CA lakes, the delta and the ocean. Other SIR activities include golf, bowling, walking, travel, dining, etc. If you are interested in joining us, give me a call at 916-979-9589. See you out there.
Name: robert from shell
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal.net
Location: stumpy meadows
Weather: warm
Water_condition: very clear
Date: 06-10-10
Remote Name: 173.85.194.197
I had a chance to go camping at stumpy meadows for 4 nights and 3 days. Got on the water at 5am, the water temp is setting at 58 degree. I decided to use a hook and worm with a med. 4 blades flasher. The second rod using a red and sliver sling blade with a 24 inch leader. Fished the whole day with only one fish, not a good start for me! On Friday, expecting the naked dude to show up with wife and grand kids got off the water at 11am to call him to see what happen. After explaining the winds were 20 to 40 mph he decided to stay home. Headed to Georgetown, to pick up some night crawlers since I only had pan tout worms since wife picked up wrong worms. Who figure trout only like a certain kind of worms. Got back on water at 3pm and fish to 8pm landed a total of 5 fish one going over 1lb fish with the same set up top lining 180 to 150 feet behind the boat. Setting out of 100 feet on line and attaching to the downrigger at 18 feet hook up with an 18inch rainbow. The rest of fish that I caught were between 14 to 16 inch trout. On Saturday I only kept 3 fish going just 12 to 14 using same setup. I did try grubs and repelas not a single fish on these set ups. The shore fisherman was scoring with bigger fish then us trolling did. Might go back on 06/22/10 that’s when my next day off is. By the end of fishing trip the water temp was at 61 very clear.
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Snodgrass Slough
Weather: Superb! Calm/light winds
Water_condition: Stained
Date: 06-14-10
Remote Name: 76.105.9.165
I couldn't get any of my fellow fishermen to go to day. So I went by myself again. Just like last Monday! However, the fish didn't bite like last Monday either. I got 8 bites on my 5"and 6" Senko. 6 were bluegill bites and the other two were dinks. It was hard to believe. Maybe that was the problem. Too many variables seem to be just right: calm winds in morning, warm water, ideal outgoing tides (maybe just a bit too late in the morning. But those bass didn't want whatever I threw them. A regular bass fisherman I ran into ( Gary ) did almost the same thing. At least he caught 1 legal, 1 1/2 lbs.! I think I'll take mky grandchildren bluegill fishing next week. I know I can catch a few of those. I quit around noon. They were probably biting after I left. Good luck! Jerry
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: New Melones..Glory Hole launch
Weather: Hot! very nice with light breezes
Water_condition: Clear with surface temps at 72*
Date: 06-14-10
Remote Name: 69.237.116.172
JUNE 13th.....SUNDAY...........DOUBLE DUTY...........I joined Bill Meyer & Mike Booker for a rare Sunday outing on this beautiful lake.....Couldn't ask for a better weather after being pounded with those strong northerly winds for the past few days. After stopping at the famous glory Hole bait shop & getting some very good tips where the Kokes & bass were lurking, they were very helpful with information! The plan was to split the day trolling for the Kokes then try bass fishing in the many coves & arms surrounding this large body of water...We found the kokes using Hootchies with corn in about 25 to 30 feet of water....Kind of slow, but managed to pickup 3 fish to 16 inches by noon and losing two by noon..Spent the afternoon right up till darkness bass fishing the north part of the lake where the feeder streams run through the canyons...We found the water much cooler than the main body of water and a fairly decent number of Spots & largemouth...All fish caught mainly on drop/shot rigs...Lots of dinks but still fun picking them up. Once again, thanks for the great information from the guys at glory hole who told us to go past the two bridges & fish these feeder streams....A long day for a one day trip...Didn't get home till almost midnight, but well worth the effort....Thanks for a relaxing day on the water Mike & Bill....See ya on the water Naked....
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Snodgrass Slough
Weather: Sunny & windy
Water_condition: Stained
Date: 06-08-10
Remote Name: 76.105.9.165
I went out by myself today, since everybody was busy. I got to the launching ramp by 5:30am and caught a 2 lber on the 3rd cast. The bass were very aggressive today. I even caught 2- 4 inch bass, bigger than my 5 inch Senko. I limited out by 7:30am. Nothing big! The biggest was 2 1/2lbs. Still good fun! Especially when they jump out of the water! I ended up catching 9 bass, 4 over the limit. Of which I threw back. The tide was very good. It dropped 3.4 ft and came back in 2.2 ft. I would have loved to fish that incoming tide but I left by 10:45 am. I was too tired. Hell! I woke up at 3:45 am. I hadn't caught a fish in over 5 weeks. Good fishin'! Jerry Yuke
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Sac & San Joaq sides
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Dirty to clear
Date: 06-07-10
Remote Name: 69.227.214.205
11 legals, 8 released) to 23”, 11 undersized, 5-6 hit no-stick, 6-10 lost tails. Ron Retzlaff joined me for the day. We all launched at Hogback. We fished the Sacramento River & its sloughs above & below the Rio Vista Bridge & False River & Fisherman’s Cut of the San Joaquin. All of our legals were caught deep trolling with Red-head Yo-Zuris 58-72’ back at 2.75-3 mph. 7 hours (5:54-1:45), 64 miles!, 14 locations. Water 67-68*, dirty (Sac), semi-clear (Old Sac), clear (San Joaquin). Air 61-84*. Sky clear. Wind 12-15 mph in the morning, 5-6 mph afternoon. 5-6 other boats on the water. Thanks for the company & cleaning the fish Ron.
Name: DENNIS PERRY
Email: laketrollin@aol.com
Location: ICE HOUSE RES
Weather: clear a little windy
Water_condition: clear
Date: 06-06-10
Remote Name: 207.200.116.7
fished this lake again got limits , biggest was maybe 18 in., all rainbows, used flashers with nightcrawlers, fish where in the top 15 ft of water, worked the area , east of STRAWBERRY POINT, caught most fish there
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Oroville Reservoir
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Fine
Date: 06-01-10
Remote Name: 69.224.222.75
20 SIR, Jolly Hookers Fishing Club members caught 76 Coho, many more released. Largest around 1# 4 oz. Bill Crooks joined me for the day. We boated 12, released two, had 2 SDRs, 2-3 LDRs and 6-12 hit/no sticks. We all launched at the spillway. Bill & I started off at the 162 bridge at 6:10 with overcast skies. Most of our 8 fish landed here were caught at 20’ down on lead core or downriggers, at 1.5-1.6 mph on purple hootchies with two hooks, following a watermelon dodger with a small piece of anchovy (I added 2 kernels of garlic scented Shoe Peg white corn to each hook), anchovy sauce on the dodger & hootchie, Trophy Trout gel on the downrigger ball. If we had stayed here we probably would have landed over 20 fish but we wanted to try some other areas of the lake. We trolled the bank North of the bridge for 2 hit no/sticks. As the sun came out we changed to green hootchies and trolled the area off the Bidwell Cyn point for 3. Finally we trolled the dam for another 1. After the Derby weigh-in we all said good-bye & headed back to Sacramento. 6.5 hours (6:10-12:40), 8 miles, four locations. Water 64-65.6*, clear to 7’. Air 54-82*. Sky overcast to clear. Wind 0-2 mph (mainly 0). 15-20 other boats on the water. Thanks for the company Bill. Ps - For those readers who don't know, SIR stands for Sons in Retirement, and is a large social club of retired, nearing retirement men. A member of SIR can join our fishing club which meets once a month for breakfast, and has outings every month to northern CA lakes, the delta and the ocean. Other SIR activities include golf, bowling, walking, travel, dining, etc.. If you are interested in joining us, give me a call at 916-979-9589. See you out there.
Name: DENNIS PERRY
Email: laketrollin@aol.com
Location: ice house res
Weather: clear
Water_condition: clear
Date: 05-30-10
Remote Name: 207.200.116.7
fished this lake again this weekend, used nightcrawlers and my own lures that i make, caught limits of rainbows up to 20 inches, used flashers , and countdown reels set at 65 ft , got the most in the area around strawberry point
Name: James V Netzel
Email: wearegods1@att.net
Location: anywhere but here
Weather: nice
Water_condition: getting better
Date: 05-30-10
Remote Name: 75.45.111.152
Does anyone know if it is too late in the year for sturgeon fishing. All I hear about is striper and halibut. Almost out of sturgeon in my freezer.
Name: Hil Felton
Email: wxyz
Location: Folsom Lake
Weather: S. wind 5-15 mph, chilly
Water_condition: clean 60 deg. F
Date: 05-26-10
Remote Name: 66.81.34.82
The Wheels and Reels fishing club headed out to Folsom Lake for it's monthly fishing derby. The weather made fishing tough as the wind blew and gusted up to 15 mph or so. No rain however. The bite for me wasn,t bad as I landed three fish, two salmon and a rainbow, that were approx. a pound each. I fished the Brown's ravine area to the mouth of the South Fork. I fished from 20-30 feet using a nightcrawler behind a sling blade. Because wind blew a short bite wasn't apparent until the bait was checked. So I probably had another half dozen bites that I didn't realize until I checked the bait. Most of the fish caught were about a pound or a pound and a half as the group averaged about a fish per rod. Wheels and Reels is a S.I.R.'s sponsored organization. HIL Felton
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lake Berryessa
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: 62-66*, clear to 7'
Date: 05-18-10
Remote Name: 67.124.11.250
27 SIR, Jolly Hookers Fishing Club members kept 25 Kings & Kokanee, many more released. Largest as a King, 2# 7 oz caught rolling shad at the dam 50’ down. Most of the others were Kokanee. Bob Bonner joined me for the day. We boated 4, released two, had 2 hit/no sticks, 1 lost to a bad knot tie and 1 SDR. We all launched at Markley. Bob & I started off Skiers Cove at 6:30 for nothing. We trolled the river channel to the Big Island for 1 hit/no stick & 1 10” Kokanee. We trolled the Ranch House for 2 hit no stick, 1 break off, another 10” Kokanee, a 1# 2 0z Kokanee and a slightly smaller Kokanee. All our hits, hook-ups & landed fish were caught at 15’/3 colors on lead core or the downrigger, 1.6-1.6 mph, pink Koke-a-Nut or pink RGT, double hook rigs, watermelon or pink/copper dodgers, garlic corn, Kokanee Special gel on dodgers & small pieces of anchovy. The lead core outfits out fished the downriggers. After the Derby weigh-in we had another great shore lunch prided by Bill Kishi & Wayne Gates. Great job guys. 6 hours (6:30-12:30), 19 miles, three locations. Water 62.9-65.5*, clear to 7’. Air 60-88*. Sky clear. Wind 0-4 mph (mainly 0). Tide: slack. 15-20 other boats on the water. Thanks for the company Bob. Ps - For those readers who don't know, SIR stand for Sons in Retirement, and is a large social club of retired, nearing retirement men. A member of SIR can join our fishing club which meets once a month for breakfast, and has outings every month to northern CA lakes, the delta and the ocean. Other SIR activities include golf, bowling, walking, travel, dining, etc.. If you are interested in joining us, give me a call at 916-979-9589. See you out there.
Name: Alan Fisherman's Warehouse
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: Delta middle
Weather: cloudy & calm
Water_condition: stained to clear
Date: 05-18-10
Remote Name: 75.26.22.115
Took Kristen (former FW cashier) and Dan to the delta today to do some bass fishing. Started the day pitchin senkos in the tules on flats. Had a high tide in the morning and the bite was on! By 11:00am we caught over fifteen bass up to six pounds. Our best five went twenty pounds or better!
Name: Bassbully
Email: basslamb@yahoo.com
Location: Rollins Lake
Weather: partly cloudy and breezy
Water_condition: 49 to 64 degrees
Date: 05-15-10
Remote Name: 209.233.174.249
First time to this foothill lake. The scenery was beautiful and the fishing was ok. I had read the lake had mostly small fish, that report did not disappoint. My wife and I caught a number of 12 inch Small Mouth and Spotted Bass, mostly on outside points, none in coves. I also caught a 16 inch Rainbow Trout while reeling in a 4 inch Magic Worm??? Next week hopefully Wifey and I will head to Bullards Bar. The bite is supposedly hot up there. Ssssh don't tell the locals I said that lol. They like to keep that lake a secret.
Name: DENNIS PERRY
Email: laketrollin@aol.com
Location: ice house res
Weather: sunny
Water_condition: clear
Date: 05-15-2010
Remote Name: 207.200.116.7
fishes ice house SATURDAY, we were using flashers with my own lures and nightcrawlers, we got limits with the biggest being a 2 lb rainbow, i had 1 brown trout that was 18 inches,none of the fish we caught were planters, was on the lake for about 4 hours, great time, the lake is still low and filing, boat dock is still out of the water
Name: Polebrother
Email: james.thomas9@comcast.net
Location: Delta Near Rio Vista
Weather: Moderate Wind, Pleasantly Warm
Water_condition: Stained, Grassy But Got Clearer
Date: 05-13-10
Remote Name: 24.6.186.213
Girls, Girls, Girls! Trolled shallow and deep in the Rio Vista area Thurs, May 13th with my brother and nephew for seven legal stripers to 14 lbs, two shakers, a few hit-no-sticks and zero worm stealers. Water temp was 60-61 degrees, stained initially but cleared considerably during the incoming tide. Wind was moderate, never really a factor. Keepers averaged 6-7 pounds and wore lipstick, powder and paint...clearly en route to a party with high hopes for male companionship. This nature-compatible assertion was confirmed at the cleaning station. (Insert trite fish taco comment here.) The big momma, maybe a desperate cougar prowling for young roosters, was arrested by a rookie deep-diving green/blue Predator just before ebb. All other bouquet-seeking chasers were rounded up and collected near the flooding shallows by street-smart veteran YoZuri's, uniformed in battle-dress chartreuse and clown regalia. Their red & white outfits made an early appearance but were soon permanently closeted due to their hitless lack of production. Bottom line: An enjoyable day on the water made more special by meeting a couple of fellow sniffers. Always great to put familiar forum names with live, in-person faces.
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Sacto River at Freeport
Weather: Warm
Water_condition: Stained
Date: 05-13-10
Remote Name: 24.10.80.51
I took contractor Bill Bushey out to fish for stripers today at Freeport. Only three boats were fishing when we got there at 10am. I saw only 6 shad caught there between 3 boats in 5 hours of fishing. Bill caught one throwback striper. Just one inch short! And I got skunked again. Two days in a row I've been skunked. I should have went for largemouths today, but I was afraid of the sea breeze that was blowing. I wanted to go to the South Delta, but I didn't want to drive that far and run into wind. Anyways, maybe next time! Good fishin'! Jerry
Name: Alan Fisherman's Warehouse
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: Sacramento River Clarksburg
Weather: windy & rain
Water_condition: good
Date: 05-10-10
Remote Name: 75.26.22.115
Dave and I went shad fishing Monday in the Sacramento river near Clarksburg. We anchored up in fifteen feet of water and hooked over fifteen shad before the wind & heavy rains came. I use a drop shot method with two 1" grubs above the weight and I let it sit near the bottom. If the wind and weather was right I know it would have been a thirty or fifty fish day by noon! The shad are here!
Name: robert from shell
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal.net
Location: stumpy meadows
Weather: sunny
Water_condition: clear
Date: 05-02-10
Remote Name: 173.85.202.142
Had a chance to head up to stumpy meadow Sunday, we arrived there at 6.45am. Water temp was a cool 44.7 perfect for long lining. I started to use a dodger with a hook and brown grub because; there were a lot of dead bugs on top. Second rod I was using a hoochie red with a worm set at 130 feet back and dodger was set with 75 feet of line set on downrigger down 10 feet. Steve rod had a dodger with glow bug set 160 feet back of boat. At 9.03 had a first fish that was caught on Steve rod it was a nice fat 18inch rainbow 1lb then 11 min later I hook up with a 17 ¾ ½ pound rainbow thinking this might be the day. The water temp was at 46 degree by 9am then 11am water temp was at 53.7 degree the bite turns off. Steve and I got off the water at 2pm. There was around 6 boat out their on the lake. After talking to 3 boats they mention that I was the only one caught something. But it looks like they are stocking the lake this week.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Oroville Reservoir
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: 59-6-59.9*
Date: 05-03-10
Remote Name: 69.224.222.150
Ten 14-17” Silver/Coho salmon to the boat, 4 lost long, 4-6 hit no stick. Bill Crooks agreed to go to Oroville today, rather than the Delta, good decision. We trolled in one place. We caught all of ours on green Koke-A-Nut or green hootchies behind watermelon dodgers smeared with Anchovy bait sauce & a small piece of anchovy as a trailer on the front hook of a two-hook rig at 1.5-1.7 mph, 50-125’ back, on the surface and 5-10’ down (using 1 color of lead core or the downrigger). The lead core outfit out fished the surface & downrigger outfits. 2.5 hours (7:30-10:00), 19 miles, one location. Water 58.6-58.9*, clear to 3-4’. Air 54-80*. Sky clear. Wind 4-6 mph. Tide: slack. 6-8 other boats on the water. Thanks for humoring me on going to Oroville and the companionship Bill!
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Water 59*, dirty
Date: 05-01-10
Remote Name: 69.224.222.150
One undersized (30”) sturgeon, 4-5 bites but no hook-ups. Carl Moyer invited me to join him for the day. It was a slow day. Carl spent an hour looking for sturgeon on the fish finder. It took it awhile to find a seam they were travelling. We tried defrosted grass shrimp, eel, sardine & defrosted shad. Our bites were all on the defrosted grass shrimp and towards the bottom of the outgoing tide. We launched at Belden Landing. 8 hours (7-2), 15 miles, 2 different locations. Water 59*, dirty. Air 46-68*. Sky high clouds to clear. Wind 3-7 mph. Tide: incoming, slack. 3-4 other boats on the water. Thanks for the invite and companionship Carl. Note: On our last trip together Carl convinced me you can freeze your left over live grass shrimp and use it successfully when live is not available. Carl sorts out all the “black” shrimp, puts them in 3 single sheets of newspaper, folds the newspaper over & over to a size that will fit in a one quart freezer storage bag. He withdraws as much air from the bag as possible, seals the bag & puts it in the freezer. When Carl brought them out of the paper they looked like the real thing. He puts a small number in a small container (with water in it) at a time, replenishing as needed. I had done the same thing after my last trip with Carl but did not put them in the plastic bag, remove the air. They had some freezer burn so we decided not to use them. Lesson learned: All white, frozen grass shrimp from your freezer or a bait shop will work when live grass shrimp are not available.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Oroville Reservoir
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Clear to 3-4', 59*
Date: 04-29-10
Remote Name: 69.230.121.99
Nine 14-15” Silver/Coho salmon to the boat, 2 lost at the boat, 4-6 hit no stick. Nelson Wong, joining the SIR Jolly Hookers Fishing Club, joined me for the long drive to Oroville. We took Nelson’s 19’ Arima, what a boat. It was a slow day. Nelson had the hot set-ups today. We trolled in 4 places, found fish in 2. We caught most of ours on green hootchies behind watermelon dodgers smeared with Trophy Trout or Anchovy gels & a small piece of either herring or sardine trailer at 1.5-1.7 mph, 60-125’ back, 15-20’ down (using 3-4 colors of lead core or the downrigger). 6.5 hours (7-1:30), 10 miles, 4 different locations. Water 59*, clear to 3-4’. Air 46-60*. Sky high clouds to clear. Wind 0-4 (mainly 0) mph. Tide: slack. 10-12 other boats on the water, at least one got limits, others did not. Thanks for the company Nelson, great boat! Ps - For those readers who don't know SIR stands for Sons in Retirement, a large social club of retired, nearing retirement men. A member of SIR can join our fishing club which meets once a month for breakfast, and has outings every month to northern CA lakes, the delta and the ocean. Other SIR activities include golf, bowling, walking, travel, dining, etc. If you are interested in joining us, give me a call at 916-979-9589. See you out there.
Name: bmworks2fish
Email: bmworks2fish@wmconnect.com
Location: freeport bridge
Weather: sunny & Cool
Water_condition: Debris
Date: 04-29-10
Remote Name: 64.12.116.209
fishing for shad today-several caught 4hrs myself with only one fish- older guy caught a nice salmon on a shad dart about 12lbs- leagl catch as it was hooked in the mouth-not the season but he took it home anyways- there needs to be some education put out there for individuals that dont or need to be schooled on the rules for what species are in-season. im not saying i would have put it back but those us who know better should abide by the rules
Name: Hil Felton
Email: wxyz
Location: Folsom Lake
Weather: chilly and breezy
Water_condition: clean 58 deg F.
Date: 04-29-10
Remote Name: 66.81.44.60
Went to Folsom for a few hours to blow the city stink off. Launched at Folsom Pt. and fished in that area. Had four strikes. Landed 2 fish, a pound and a half salmon on a night crawler and sling blade, and a pound rainbow on a green/brown grub also behind a sling blade. Both fish were in the top twenty feet at approx 1.5 mph. Wind began blowing pretty good so I headed back to town. Hil
Name: Alan Fisherman's Warehouse
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: Delta middle
Weather: nice afternoon wind
Water_condition: good 64*
Date: 04-26-10
Remote Name: 75.26.22.115
Headed to the delta with a friend Bob. Saw a lot of bass on beds up to eight pounds in Mildred, but they were not locked so we didn't even try to catch them. In the morning we caught feeding fish on senkos up to four pounds pitching into pockets in the weeds. Then in the afternoon when the wind came up I put on my new al-e-baby and headed to my big fish water. It wasn't long before I had two fish boil on it and missed! Then I got one over nine pounds! We had 24 pounds for five bass, two of the bigger ones on the al-e-baby. Then in Mildred I caught a 10 pound striper on the al-e-baby and two more stripers hit it but I missed!
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: EAST DELTA (KINGS ISLAND AREA)
Weather: Great AM. Breezy afternoon 20 mph
Water_condition: Semi clear ( 2 feet Vis ) at 67 *
Date: 04-27-10
Remote Name: 69.227.211.220
MONDAY APRIL 26th........................LEARNING CURVE........Mike Booker joined me for a day hunting pre-spawners. Without a doubt, we didn't disturb any Hens sitting on their beds! All fish caught were males 2 pounds & under. This wasn't done on purpose....just couldn't get the big girls to eat our baits. We tried Punching, Senkos, Brushogs,Top Water Frogs, Reaction baits & drop shotting.....Only method that worked for us was down sizing , using light Zappu jigheads rigged wacky style which only produced Dinks!...Saw Allen Fong in the morning working a weed bed and of course, he was getting bit!. Don't know how his day went? With light winds all morning and a good outgoing tide, really thought the bite would turn on..It didn't!....The day looked so promising, but in reality, just a dink day for us. Back to the drawing board...Never give up!...Thanks for the company Mike... Naked.
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Snodgrass Slough
Weather: Morning was excellent 5mph wind! Afternoon 22mph!
Water_condition: Mokelumen R. is still dirty
Date: 04-26-10
Remote Name: 24.10.80.51
I took same old friend Bill Bushey out to toss Senkos today. I couldn't miss this day cuz it was the 3rd day before the full moon in April. And if I stayed home I wouldn't have missed anything today. Cuz I got skunked! That's right! Its my first time I got skunked fishing the Delta in April. I guess there's a first for everything. Bill caught three bass. 1 3/4 and two keepers! He's getting pretty good throwing that Senko with a spinning rod. That's it! Good fishin' Jerry
Name: ROCK "N" PONY
Email: mcclen001@aol.com
Location: delta, everywhere
Weather: great, hot
Water_condition: murky,stained, clearer
Date: 04-24-10
Remote Name: 75.63.183.5
A great day on the delta hunting for stripers. Hit all the favorite spots including Decker, Rockwall, West Bank, Horseshoe Bend, The Flats, 3 mile, Santa Clara Shoals, and of course my secret jigging spot. We caught a 10 lber trolling Angry Eye in black back,blue mid and orange belly with white trick worm trolling West bank in 10 ft and another about 5 lbs trolling Chartruese Rebel with red head and white trick worm in Horseshoe. We tried to go up Old Sacramento but that river had muddied up big time so we didnt throw out any rigs there. Then all hell broke loose when we reached my favorite jigging hole, and the fish were there, nothing big but 4 lbers or less. Caught over 60 fish on Hopkins Shorty. Spent 3- 4 hours doing that. Alot of fun especially for my friend who hasnt experienced this type of action before. All fish caught were released including the 10 lb female. Great day on the delta.
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Sycamore, S Mokelumne and Snodgrass
Weather: Cold 44 degrees in morn. then nice
Water_condition: Snodgrass and Mok. R. were muddy and cold! Syc clear
Date: 04-24-10
Remote Name: 24.10.80.51
I took regular good friend Bill Bushey out to throw Senkos yesterday. We launched at 6:30am. And boy was it cold. It was the first time I used gloves to bass fish. And boy was it ever slow in the morning. Bill got one 1lb crappie and one 1lb bass in the morning. I didn't even get a hit until 1:30pm. We didn't even get a hit in Sycamore. On the way back to New Hope Landing I finally got a strike. It took at least 10 casts at this one stump to entice this 2lb bass. That fish must have got tired of looking at my Senko, so it must have pissed him off. That's why he must have hit my bait. We ran into these two bass fishermen in a big bass boat that didn't even get a bite all day, so they quit at 2:30pm. I think it was that cold nite of 44 degrees to blame the largemout lockjaw. It should be better this coming week since it'll be the full moon in April. Which is always good in the Delta. Good fishin' Jerry
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta San-Joaq & Sac-sides
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Clearing
Date: 04-22-10
Remote Name: 69.105.90.210
5 legals to 5#, 1 undersized, 6-7 hit/no stick, 12 lost tails. Hil Felton joined me for another Jolly Hookers Fishing Club, SIR outing. It was a slow day. 9 fishermen, only 5 fishermen weighed in. 12 legals caught to 8#. Hil & I trolled shallow & deep. We spent 3 hours in the San Joaquin, clear to semi-clear water, in 7 places for no fish. We spent 4 hours in the Sac below Rio Vista, 4 places, dirty to semi-clear. We caught all ours shallow trolling the Yo-Zuri chartreuse with black spots at 4.5 mph 140’ back with various scents. 7 hours (6-1), 47 miles 11 different locations. Water 59*, clear to semi-clear to dirty. Air 46-64*. Sky overcast to clear. Wind 0-4 mph. Tide: incoming, slack, outgoing. We caught our fish at the end of the incoming, slack & start of the outgoing. Thanks for the company Hil. Ps - For those readers who don't know SIR stands for Sons in Retirement, a large social club of retired, nearing retirement men. A member of SIR can join our fishing club which meets once a month for breakfast, and has outings every month to northern CA lakes, the delta and the ocean. Other SIR activities include golf, bowling, walking, travel, dining, etc. If you are interested in joining us, give me a call at 916-979-9589. See you out there.
Name: Alan Fisherman's Warehouse
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: Delta middle
Weather: nice n windy
Water_condition: 62*
Date: 04-19-10
Remote Name: 75.8.105.123
Went to the delta today with Dave & Glenn for some bass fishing. It was a little tough, but we had a very good tide today. We only caught fifteen bass today but had some nice bass up to six pounds. Our best five went 21# and all the big ones were caught on senkos on outside sparse tules! Last week I went pig hunting with a freind of mine and I shot my biggest to date a 265# boar with 2.75" tusks!
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: East Delta-Sycamore
Weather: Morning was excellent 5mph wind! Afternoon 22mph!
Water_condition: Better than Friday!
Date: 04-19-10
Remote Name: 24.10.80.51
I took my good contractor buddy out to cast Senkos off the S. Mokelumne today. The bass were biting as soon as we got there at 6:45am. We caught our limits by 8:45am. I caught the biggest again. It weighed 4lbs. 4 oz. Great fight and fun! The smallest was 1 1/4lbs. Bill's biggest was 2lbs 10oz. That's it! Good fishin' Jerry
Name: Bill Deutsch
Email: coke30years68@att.net
Location: Minor, Cache, DWC
Weather: Great
Water_condition: MUD
Date: 04-16-10
Remote Name: 76.219.241.182
Well I have to assume that with the runoff from the Sunday and Monday rains, and the high releases of water by all of our upstream reservoirs, our Delta waters turned into mud and huge amounts of large debris floating through our fishing grounds. We tried trolling for a short amount of time in Minor, Steamboat and Cache before we started up the DWC. On Friday the color change was at the intersection of Minor, Cache and the DWC. We trolled all the way to the port with only one 17” Stripe. We trolled shallow and deep with Yo’s, BBr’s and B-16 in every color we had in the boat. Same thing on Sat. but the murky water had moved up to marker 56 and that day had no fish at all. Well…as soon as the water gets back to normal we will again hit the water.
Name: Polebrother
Email: james.thomas9@comcast.net
Location: S.F. Bay for Halibut
Weather: Drop-Dead Gorgeous,,,Mostly Windless
Water_condition: Super Clear
Date: 04-17-10
Remote Name: 24.6.186.213
Trolled frozen chovies (bag) and dines (tray) all day on my brother's ride in central S.F. Bay for four legal hali's to 10 lbs. Slow most of the day but exceptional at afternoon tide change...landed three in 40 minutes. This was our first outing for flatties this year so rest of season looks promising. Sure hope so.
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: North Delta
Weather: Kinda nice! West wind to 12mph!
Water_condition: Murky!
Date: 04-16-10
Remote Name: 24.10.80.51
I took my contracting friend Bill Bushey out to throw Senkos yesterday. Great moving outgoing tide! However, we only caught 6 on this tide. Then when the incoming was making its move, they hit like gangbusters. All good 2lb fish! Biggest was 2lbs. 14oz! We also got two just under 2lbs. The other eight were 2lbs plus. Certainly my best day this year. We were out there from 8am till 6:30pm. That's a lotta casting. I'm sold on black bass since I only caught one 6 inch pike last week in the Sacto River in the city limits. I didn't report it. You can understand why. Good fishin' Jerry
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: EAST DELTA (KINGS ISLAND AREA)
Weather: BREEZY at times... Very Fishable.....
Water_condition: PERFECT..semi clear....at..58 degrees.
Date: 04-16-10
Remote Name: 69.227.211.220
THURSDAY APRIL 15th..................THERAPEUTIC FISHING!! Just what the doctor ordered! Mike Booker joined me for a day of R & R, pure bass angling......while Mike's Ranger is in the shop for a few days, my multi-purpose Jet Craft was ready to perform. It doesn't have the top end speed like the big boys & all the floor space, but it can put you on the fish. Bottom line is...we both needed a day on the water. After launching at Kings, was really surprised how clear the water was after getting pounded with Rain on Sunday & Monday! Looking at the tides, we would be working a fairly large minus tide till midday then the income late. With a cool water temp (55*) in the early morning, we found a slow bite till about 11:00am. I picked up just one fat 3 pounder using a sweet beaver all morning....Disappointment slough area. Moving over to the main San Joaquin river just below light 13 we found a point loaded with fish! All dinks, bass under 2 pounds! While mike was using a drop shot and I was using a wacky rig Zappu jig with a morning dawn robo worm....Both worked well. After catching a dozen or so, decided to try another location for bigger fish.....Shot over to Columbia cut where we got a few more....once again, dinks!....Ended the day at Mildred Island...In a nutshell: Just a beautiful day to be in the east delta with very little boat traffic and while we caught 16 bass & nothing over 3 pounds, it was better than getting SKUNKED! Just couldn't put the puzzle together & locate the bigger bass..Thanks for the company Mike...Naked.
Name: James Mize
Email: jem01@hotmail.com
Location: False River / San Joaquin River
Weather: cold
Water_condition: semi clear
Date: 04-14-10
Remote Name: 75.6.160.199
Any suggestions on best time to fish, incoming or outgoing tides. I thought outgoing was best as it is carrying food out to the incoming fish. Any other suggestions would be appreciated. Respond to my email address if you like. Thanks
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Collins Lake
Weather: Overcast
Water_condition: 53*, clear
Date: 04-13-10
Remote Name: 69.105.90.210
2 legals to 2#+, 5 hit/no stick. Hil Felton joined me for another Jolly Hookers Fishing Club, SIR outing. It was a slow day. 20 fish for 40 fishermen, largest 2# 11 oz. We caught ours on a Rapala down 2 colors and an orange Apex behind small orange flashers on the surface, both set-ups scented, mine with Trophy Trout gel. We trolled all day at speeds 0.9-1.5 mph. Two boats caught 5 fish each trolling in shallower water (10-20’). 6 hours (7-1), 7 miles on the electric trolling motor, 4 different locations. Water 53*, clear. Air 46-62*. Sky overcast to clear. Wind 0-4 mph. Tide: incoming. A great shore lunch after the fishing was enjoyed by all. Thanks for the company Hil. Ps - Bill Crooks was not able to join me today as he made his way down to the Capitol today to protest AB 2336 (to terminate the management and protection of the public's striped bass fishery that inhabits the Bay-Delta estuary). The bill had been amended last evening. There was a good showing by the California Striped Bass Association with a bus transporting members of the West Delta, Isleton, Stockton and Modesto Chapters. This type of nuisance bill will continue to be presented, as those who want the water will keep coming back and coming back until we get grinded down. We can’t let this happen. Pps - For those readers who don't know SIR stands for Sons in Retirement, a large social club of retired, nearing retirement men. A member of SIR can join our fishing club which meets once a month for breakfast, and has outings every month to northern CA lakes, the delta and the ocean. Other SIR activities include golf, bowling, walking, travel, dining, etc. If you are interested in joining us, give me a call at 916-979-9589. See you out there.
Name: Polebrother
Email: james.thomas9@comcast.net
Location: Delta Trolling Lanes
Weather: Wind not a Factor
Water_condition: Mostly Clear
Date: 04-13-10
Remote Name: 24.6.186.213
Still No Girls, Girls, Girls. Brought 28 stripers to the boat Tuesday, April 13 but nary a female...mostly 20-24 inch squirters. Trolled shallow above and below RV bridge with red/white YoZuri and red/white Angry Eye Predator sharing the hot bait award. Water clarity not an issue after Sunday & Monday rains, temp around 57 degrees. No combat trolling this day as there were very few boats on the water--all those encountered were very courteous and adhered to the port-to-port protocol without fail. Great day on the water but I still need me some ladies!
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: 2 day report..above Rio Vista both days.
Weather: Light breezes..mild spring days.
Water_condition: Semi clear to clear from 54* to 58 *
Date: 04-09-10
Remote Name: 69.227.211.220
WEDS APRIL 7th............SLOW THROWING SWIMBAITS...BETTER TROLLING....Took my son in law Gabe out for a day Striper hunting. We launched at Hogback. really thought with the balmy weather the parking lot would be almost full.....It wasn't.....With a weak incoming tide lasting all morning and a stronger outgoing tide in the afternoon ( 4 footer ) fished the lower section of Steamboat till noon....We worked the rip rap throwing 1/2 ounce traps. The stripes were not interested in Traps! A few taps but zero hookups. While I prefer using this method catching these schoolies, I could tell Gabe was getting frustrated not hooking up....Time to troll. Shot over to the shoals just at the tide change and got out the Yo-Zuries. The water was in good shape ( Semi clear ) and just a few boats working this area. I caught the first fish on the second pass, an 8 pounder, then Gabe got the next three fish. We stayed in this location for much of the outgoing tide & brought 9 fish to the boat...nothing over 8 pounds.Lots of short strikes which resulted in lost trick worms...Just enough action to keep you in the ball game. At the end of the day and heading back to Hogback via Steamboat, once again tried throwing Traps.....I picked up the last fish of the day, another 8 pounder...Home just before dark......... THURSDAY APRIL 8th..................Brian Arimoto joined me for a days fishing which turned out to be a bass catching day with just one striper caught. We fished Steamboat, both lower & upper...Courtland bridge area...and spent most of the day in Minor slough...We couldn't find a pattern that worked for Mr. Bass as our results were poor. Just 2 smallmouths & 2 Largemouths pounding the water all day!. The single striper was caught on a swimbait ( 17 incher!!) The two black bass were in the 2 1/2 lb class....Summary: It was just one of those days....SLOW! Thanks for the company Brian, we'll get them next time....Naked.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Clear, no debris, 53-57*
Date: 04-06-10
Remote Name: 69.228.157.213
12 legals to 23”, 8 undersized, 10 hit/no stick, lost 8 tails, lost no lures. Bill Crooks asked m to join him and Bill Croyle for an outing. We caught fish trolling shallow (Yo-Zuri & Predator Red head, 140’ back in 6-8’ water at 4-4.5 mph) and deep trolling (Rebels, Clown) 60-72’ back in 10-16’ water at 2.5-3 mph. We launched at Sandy Beach. Quite a few boats out bait fishing & trolling. 7 hours (7-2), 36 miles, 8 different locations. Water 53-57*, clear. Air 39-60*. Sky clear. Wind 0-3 mph. Tide: a high low tide to incoming. Thanks for the invite & company Bill. Nice meeting you Bill Croyle.
Name: James V Netzel
Email: wearegods1@att.net
Location: Montezuma Slough
Weather: Awsome
Water_condition: the usual, stained
Date: 04-06-10
Remote Name: 75.45.127.85
Arrived near the top of the tide, only about 1/2 hr left of moving water. Withing 20 mins as boats is starting to drift everywhere, hooked up on a 49inch sturgeon. Only 1 other pump during the outgoing. Slow day for me, but got one for my Dad. I just played captain while he got to sleep the rest of the day.
Name: Frisky Phil
Email: 123@123.com
Location: Verona at and above the fork
Weather: Cloudy
Water_condition: Good
Date: 04-02-10
Remote Name: 75.208.183.170
Caught 5 keepers and a few shakers, just over 18" with one fat male about 26". Trolled shallow red head yozuris looking to cover some water then threw traps when they were found. Slow fishing but better than yesterday, should light up when the weather warms up again, next weekend might be it.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Overcast, light rain
Water_condition: 59*, clear
Date: 04-02-10
Remote Name: 69.229.126.184
7 legals to 22”, 5 undersized, 5 hit/no stick, lost 3-4 tails, lost 3 lures. Bill Crooks & I decided to go out at the last minute for a quick outing. All fish caught deep trolling Rebels (clown) & Predators (Red Head) 85-100’ back in 12-16’ water at 2.5-3 mph. Quite a few boats out bait fishing & trolling. 5 hours (8-1), 30 miles, 3 different locations. Water 59, clear. Air 39-45*. Sky overcast, showers, light rain. Wind 0-8 mph. Tide: high to outgoing. Thanks for the company Bill.
Name: Alan Fisherman's Warehouse
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: Delta middle
Weather: cloudy & windy
Water_condition: clean 60*
Date: 03-29-10
Remote Name: 75.8.105.123
Went to the Delta today with Bob and it was tougher than last week! First started the day off with a four pounder. The first couple hours we had two over four pounds and eight smaller bass. Then the water dropped out and the bite got tough for me. With a slow mid day no bite for the next couple hours was boring! About three o'clock as the water came up we caught another five bass but nothing over two pounds. It looked like it was going to rain but it went around us!
Name: James V Netzel
Email: wearegods1@att.net
Location: nowhere special
Weather: nice
Water_condition: none
Date: 03-29-10
Remote Name: 75.45.103.160
Hey Al, If you want to go fishing with Naked, first you have to offer him a bottle of Crown Royal. Then he will get ahold of you. lol James
Name: al pham
Email: alpham916@gmail.com
Location: looking for spot
Weather: a
Water_condition: a
Date: 03-28-10
Remote Name: 75.211.48.137
Naked Fisherman can you contact me? I would love to go fishing with you... thank you Al @ alpham916@gmail.com or 916-247-3355
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Overcast
Water_condition: Clear to semi-clear, 58-59*
Date: 03-25-10
Remote Name: 69.229.127.222
Bill Crooks invited me to join him & Ron Retzlaff for a day trolling for stripers. We caught 4 small legals, two undersized, had 4-5 hit/no stick, and lost 4-6 tails. Most were caught on the Clown Yo-Zuri trolling shallow in 6-9’ water at 4.5-5 mph 140’ back. We all launched at Sandy Beach. We trolled above & below Rio Vista. 6 hours (7-1), 41 miles, 14 different locations. Water 58-59*, clear to semi-clear. Sky overcast. Wind 0-3 mph. Tide: last of the outgoing, slack & all of the incoming, start of the outgoing. There were several other boats out, most reported a tough day, a couple got into decent numbers of fish. Thanks for invite and company Bill. Another great day spent with you & Ron.
Name: Hil Felton
Email: wxyz
Location: Folsom Lake
Weather: clear, light wind
Water_condition: clean, 55 deg F Surface temp
Date: 03-24-10
Remote Name: 66.81.46.244
The Wheels and Reels Fishing Club, also sponsored by S.I.R.S. , fished Folsom Lake for its monthly outing. What a plesant surprize to see the lake about half full of clean water. We have fished the delta and the Port and have gotten used to "brown" water. I fished near the narrows of the South Fork and had a profitable day. I had ten solid strikes and landed 8 trout to 1 pound 4 oz. All fish were caught in the top ten feet of water using a number of different lures/baits. The most successful for me was a nightcrawler with power bait egg behind a Father Murphy's multi-colored dodger trolled at 1.5 MPH on my downrigger at ten feet. The other derby participants had similar results. A good day on the water! With this lake in our back yard , wih lower entry fees and quality fish, I plan to fish here more often. Hil Felton
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: North Delta
Weather: Perfect
Water_condition: Kinda clear! Surprized!
Date: 03-24-10
Remote Name: 24.10.80.51
I took my good friend from Bel Air Produce Dept, Kenny out Sunday to try for largemouths for the first time this year. And Kenny laced a 6lb. 1oz on his third cast at 8:15am with a buzz bait. And here I was netting his lunker and my fingers were still in my tackle boxes. Kenny also caught a 2.4 and 2. I lost the tourney with Kenny with my 3lber and 2 keepers. I got all of mine on senkos. After reading the Naked Fishermen's report, I think I'll go try rattle traps and swimbaits more in the heart of the Delta. That's it! Good fishin' Jerry Yuke
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Steamboat Slough
Weather: A little breezy / Mild conditions
Water_condition: Clear income- AM Off colored outgo- PM
Date: 03-24-10
Remote Name: 69.227.211.220
WEDS MARCH 24th....................TOO GOOD TO LEAVE STEAMBOAT!......Didn't get to Hogback till 7:30 am. Being solo, had to wait in line to launch...Lots of trailers already in the parking lot. On this day I had every intention to try other locations, but found such a good BITE throwing Traps on the incoming tide which lasted right till the end of the tide ( 11:30am ) No way I was leaving!! Had many other boats troll right by me and they were only picking up a fish here & there. Between 8:30am till 11:30am. I caught & released 18 stripes, with the largest going nine pounds! Every fish caught was next to the rip rap in less than 9 feet of water. No monsters, but steady action. Water temps were between 56 to 59 degrees. By noon the tide topped out to slack & the bite went south. In this period, tried shallow trolling & picked up just two schoolies...none over 4 pounds. Knowing the outgoing tide in the afternoon would dirty up the water....Jumped on the bass fishing....caught 3 bass on 6 inch robo's............By 4:30pm. the tide was ripping & all fishing was slow...Gonna surprise my wife & get home before dark....See ya on the water. Naked....
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lake Berryessa
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: 58-59*, clear to 8', algae in the water
Date: 03-23-10
Remote Name: 69.227.19.202
Bill Crooks joined me and 23 other SIR (Sons in Retirement), Jolly Hooker Fishing Club members for an outing. Bill & I caught one 18” Rainbow & 3 small (less than 1#) King Salmon. All fish landed on the surface with worms naked or with a watermelon side-kick dodger (1 on a side planer). One hit/no stick on an orange grub on the surface on a side-planer, one hit on a white hoochie w/anchovy strip behind a white dodger & one hit on a rolled shad at 25’. We all launched at Markley Cove. I’m not sure how many fish were caught, in total, but I’m guessing we averaged 1/rod, a fairly tough day. Bill & I trolled the dam, Skiers Cove, Narrows & the Ranch House. We trolled 1.2-1.5 mph 150’ back from the surface down to 50’. 6 hours (5:45-1), 22 miles, 5 different locations. Water 58-60*, clear to 8’, lots of algae in the water. 48-70*. Sky clear. Wind 0-6 mph. Tide: slack. Pastor Steve was out with a member of his church for, I’m sure, a blessed day. Thanks for the company Bill, sorry I could not get you one on a rolled shad. ps - For those readers who don't know, SIR stands for Sons in Retirement, and is a large social club of retired, nearing retirement men. A member of SIR can join our fishing club which meets once a month for breakfast, and has outings every month to northern CA lakes, the delta and the ocean. Other SIR activities include golf, bowling, walking, travel, dining, etc. If you are interested in joining us, give me a call at 916-979-9589. See you out there.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: 58-59*, clear to dirty
Date: 03-22-10
Remote Name: 69.227.19.202
My lucky dog, Spike, and I went out for some stripers. We caught & released 7 small legals to 21”, 2 undersized, had no hit/no stick, lost 3-4 tails. We launched at Vieira’s. We motored & trolled deep & shallow above & below Rio Vista in the Sac river and its sloughs. We deep trolled 2.5-3 mph 50-90’ back & shallow trolled 4.5-5 mph 140’ back. 6 hours (5:30-11:30), 36 miles, 13 different locations. Mackerel early, banana & red head Yo-Zuri deep divers & Yo-Zuri chartreuse w/black spots shallow divers best. Water 58-59*, clear to dirty. Air 48-64*. Sky clear. Wind 0-3 mph. Tide: last of the incoming, slack & first of the outgoing. Water above Rio Vista bridge, in Old Sac clearer to clearer than below bridge. Ron & Char Retzlaff & a friend out as well as a few other boats,, some catching of small legals being done. Thanks for the company Spike.
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Private Pond ( East of Marysville)
Weather: Perfect Spring weather
Water_condition: Clear at 65 degrees
Date: 03-21-10
Remote Name: 69.238.170.118
Saturday March 20th..........EASY PICKINS!..............Got a chance to return with my brother Randy to our friends foothill private pond nesting some 10 miles east of Marysville...Unlike delta fishing, no running & gunning, searching for the right tides, clear water & water temps flirting in the mid- 50's........This small body of water is weeks ahead of the slow warming delta waters....We found more than half the bass caught, post spawn. And were eager to attack any bait offered. Using soft plastic worms, it didn't matter what brand or color!. They just ate them up. Using top water frogs, I would get a blow up within 30 seconds! By noon both my brother & myself had caught dozens of bass from 2 to 5 pounds...Who was counting? LOL! While it was fun pulling these bass out or getting bit on just about every cast, I'll have to return to the delta & struggle to get a limit of wild fish...A different day of fishing..See ya on the water..Naked
Name: Dale Stanfield
Email: dandanger@sbcglobal.net
Location: Prosser Res. - Truckee
Weather: High clouds cold to warming
Water_condition: 16" ice - getting softer
Date: 03-20-10
Remote Name: 75.35.136.244
Last ice fishing trip of the year. I got a total of 15 Rainbows all 12" to 13". Five of us on the ice ended the day with a total of 36 fish. Most of them went back in the lake to get bigger. The ice is getting softer and the shoreline will probably be gone by next weekend. I ended the season with ten trips and a total of 87 fish, only keeping a few for some good eats. Next year...
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Nice, a little windy
Water_condition: 56-57*, clear to dirty, some debris
Date: 03-10-10
Remote Name: 69.227.19.202
Ron Retzlaff invited me to join Bill Crooks and he on a striper trolling outing. We landed 6 legals to 5# (3 released), 4 undersized, had 2 hit/no stick, lost 9-12 tails. We launched at Vieira’s. We motored & trolled deep above & below Rio Vista in the Sac river and its sloughs. We deep trolled 2.5-3 mph 50-90’ back & shallow trolled 4.5-5 mph 140’ back. 7 hours, 44 miles, 14 different locations. Mackerel, banana & red head Yo-Zuri deep divers & Yo-Zuri chartreuse w/black spots shallow divers best. Water 56-57*, clear to dirty. Air 50-64*. Sky clear. Wind 0-15 mph. Tide: last of the incoming, slack & most of the outgoing. During the mid to last of the outgoing the current really ripped and there was lots of debris in the water requiring lines to be cleared every few minutes. Quite a few other boats out, some catching being done. Thanks for invitation Ron I enjoyed the day with you & Bill.
Name: bigbadwuff
Email: bigbadwuff@att.net
Location: Lake Pardee
Weather: sunny no wind
Water_condition: clear
Date: 03-18-10
Remote Name: 99.17.226.198
Slow trolled pink or orange grubs on top with guide Dale Daneman of Dale's Foothill Fishing. My buddy and I limited out on 15-18" rainbows. Sep's side-planers outfished the inside lines 4-1. Great day on the water and learned a lot from Dale.
Name: Jerry Mullen
Email: jmm0077@aol.com
Location: Lake Don Pedro
Weather: Sunny clear
Water_condition: 58.8
Date: 03-18-10
Remote Name: 99.58.173.41
I went out to the lake with my good friend Jon Thompson. We started fishing a little late at about 8 AM and lunched at Blue Oak. Had our first salmon in the boat at about 8:10 about 800ft from the ramp.The bite was good for us till about 10:00 then really tapered off. We moved over by Jenkinson hill for 3 more fish. Ended up with 6 salmon and oneTrout. The salmon were caught between 40-50ft with BPS xts speed minnows, the biggest one going 15 inches. The trout was caught at 30ft with a #2 rainbow needlefish. It was a great day on the water.
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Steamboat & Minor
Weather: BALMY...once again
Water_condition: Slighty stain to semi clear at 57 *
Date: 03-18-10
Remote Name: 69.238.171.241
WEDS MARCH 17th...................IT STARTED OUT GOOD !..........Didn't get the boat in the water till around 8:00am. Arriving at Hogback around 7:30am & talked with a couple guys who were having motor problems..... As i motored down below Snug Harbor the tide was already on the way out and the current moving pretty good. Started working the rip rap throwing traps, just letting the boat drift with the current. In the first hour or so, I picked up 4 stripes to 8 pounds & lost two. A good start that went south. Continued trap throwing till noon without another bite....Decided to run to Minor slough and see if was any better there. It wasn't!!! Throwing traps produced nothing! Deep Trolled for about an hour & caught one Squawfish. Ended the day Black bass fishing....This was also SLOW!! One bass caught after a million cast...and it was a dink...A slow day for this angler. A beautiful day on the water, but it would have been better if the bite lasted the whole day.....See ya on the water..Naked.
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Sacto River Power Lines/Decker
Weather: 75 Degrees! Perfect! Warm!
Water_condition: Stained to semi-clear
Date: 03-17-10
Remote Name: 24.10.80.51
I took my good friend Dan Gee out to baitfishing for sturgeon and stripers. We started fishing about 8am with the outgoing tide ending at 1pm with a 3.9 foot drop. Horrible fishng! The only thing great was the weather. Superb! Dan caught 2 small catfish in 35 foot water. And I caught one 21 incher. Two other trollers stunk also! One got one! Anyway, I'm going after black bass this Friday. The hell with this so-called striper run. I don't think that that can be called that anymore. Good fishin" Jerry
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Decker/Sherman Islands areas
Weather: 75 Degrees! Perfect! Warm!
Water_condition: Stained to semi-clear
Date: 03-17-10
Remote Name: 24.10.80.51
I took my good friend Dan Gee out to fish the Sacto River for sturgeon and stripers with bait down below Rio Vista. We started about 8am with a good outgoing tide. It must have dropped 3.9 feet by 1pm. Great conditions! But horrible fishing! Dan caught two catfish fishing 35 feet water, and 3 striper dinks. I got one 22 incher striper .and that was all I got except for one dink. I'm even lucky I caught that one striper. We were using frozen shad I had left over since November. I used 6 ghost strimp but all I got was little nibbling like striper bites. And today was March 17! Usually plenty of male stripers are biting by this time. But not for us! Other trollers were doing lousy also. I saw one boat stick up his index finger meaning one striper. I'm going after black bass this Friday. The hell with those stripers! Good fishin' Jerry
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Camanche North Shore
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: 54*, clear to 8'
Date: 03-16-10
Remote Name: 69.227.23.159
Hil Felton joined me for a Jolly Hookers Fishing Club (SIR) outing at Lake Camanche. We had 45 Jolly Hookers & guests, 30 fish caught to 2# 6 oz. Hill & I got 5 Rainbows to 1#, 11 oz, had 4-5 hit no sticks. We launched at the North Shore. We motored & trolled 14 miles, 3-4 different locations. All on the surface, 3 on side planers 100-150’ back/25-70’ to the side, 2 out the back 100-150’. 4 on Sep’s side-kick watermelons with crawlers w/wo orange P.B. nuggets, 1 on an orange grub. 1.5-1.8 mph. 5.5 hours, 14 miles. Water 54*, clear to 8'. Air 54-68*. Sky high overcast to clear. Wind 0 mph. Tide: slack. Quite a few other boats out, some catching being done. A great shore lunch for all after the catching. Thanks for coming along Hil & showing how to serve as co-host/chef for the lunch. Ps - For those readers who don't know, SIR stands for Sons in Retirement, and is a large social club of retired, nearing retirement men. A member of SIR can join our fishing club which meets once a month for breakfast, and has outings every month to northern CA lakes, the delta and the ocean. Other SIR activities include golf, bowling, walking, travel, dining, etc. If you are interested in joining us, give me a call at 916-979-9589. See you out there.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Semi-clear to dirty, 52-55*
Date: 03-15-10
Remote Name: 69.227.23.159
My lucky dog, Spike, and I went out for striped bass. We got 7 small legals to 23”/4#, no undersized. We launched at Hogback. We motored & trolled 49 miles, 12 different locations. Semi-clear to dirty water everywhere we went. Found 2 small concentrations of fish, 3 on deep divers (Yo-Zuri mackerel (1) & Red Head (2) and 4 shallow (Yo-Zuri Red Head (1) & brown, purple & silver (3). Deep at 2.75-3.5 & shallow at 4.5 mph. 8! hours, 49 miles. Water 52-55*, semi-clear to dirty. Air 54-64*. Sky clear. Wind 0 mph. Tide: outgo. Quite a few other boats out, some catching being done. Thanks for the company Spike.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Port of Sacramento, DWSC
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Clear to semi-clear, 54-57*
Date: 03-11-10
Remote Name: 69.227.23.159
Late report, I've been unusually busy for a retired guy. Bill Crooks invited me for probably our last day this season going for stripers out of the Port of Sacramento, in the upper Deep Water Ship Channel (DWSC). We got 3 small legals to 20”, 2 undersized. We launched at the Washington Outboard Club, Port of Sacramento. We motored 7 trolled deep for 31 miles, 5 different locations. Clear water & incoming tide for the most part. We trolled deep divers. 2 on Read Head B25, 1 on a banana Yo-Zuri, 1 on a Red Head Yo-Zuri, 1 on a Red Head Predator. Most at 2.75-3.25 mph in water depth targeted as 14-18’. 6+ hours, 31 miles. Water 54-57*, clear to semi-clear. Air 39-62*. Sky clear. Wind 0 mph. Tide: incoming. 3-4 other boats out, not much catching being done. Sac water should clear up in 5-8 days, water reach 55* & the bite turn on. Thanks for the invite and company Bill, another great day out.
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: STEAMBOAT SLOUGH
Weather: BALMY...Best day this year
Water_condition: Semi clear outgo..Clear income. 51-58*
Date: 03-15-10
Remote Name: 69.238.171.241
MONDAY MARCH 15th...........JUST THROWING...........Instead of joining the group of anglers working the Old River to Isleton bridge.....Decided to focus on the lower Steamboat area. Launching at Hogback just behind Guy Brown's rig just before sun up. Worked the out going tide below Snug Harbor to the mouth all morning throwing Traps along the rip rap & tules.. Found the water a little stained, but still very fishable. Picked up 8 stripes, mostly in 4 to 8 feet of water. Water temps went from 51 degrees very early to 57 degrees in the afternoon. Caught nothing over 6 pounds! A couple of the males were milking when picked up, the rest nothing. When the tide ended around noon, so did the bite. Did about an hour of shallow trolling in the afternoon ( incoming tide ) lost two tails and had a pretty good size fish on for a short time that came unbuttoned. Water became very clear on the incoming tide. Did not see many other boaters working Steamboat all day..A few passes, then, they would move on...That tells me they were not getting bit well. Saw Fireman Jack in the morning briefly, he was headed elsewhere to fish. Don't know how he did as his rig was still in the parking lot when I left just before dark. Bass fished the rest of the day till 6:45pm..Worked hard for just two bass..2 & 3 pounders...A great spring day to be on the water even though it wasn't a red hot bite....Should get better as balmy conditions continue and the water warms .....See ya on the water....Naked.
Name: Dale Stanfield
Email: dandanger@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lake Davis - Portola
Weather: Clear, cold, fresh foot of snow
Water_condition: 18" to 20" ice with good shore
Date: 03-15-10
Remote Name: 75.22.188.23
Made it back up to Lake Davis on Saturday, after falling through the ice at Boca last week had to get back on the horse... good day with six for me and the biggest two fish around 17 1/2". Seems like the bigger ones were about 3' or 4' under the ice and the "smaller" 13 - 14" fish down about 8 to 10 feet. I got three on bait (crawlers and powerbait) and three jigging a micro jig (grey).
Name: PV Sportfishing Review
Email: info@puertovallartafish.com
Location: Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
Weather: little Windy
Water_condition: smooth
Date: 03-06-10
Remote Name: 189.182.101.92
Puerto Vallarta fishing report March / 06 /2010Captain Steve Torres Has been on a tuna hunt even though it is late season Captain Steve found a great boil of Yellowfins but way offshore about 20 miles past the El Banco so it is about a 70 mile run from the Marina Vallarta. We left the docks last Tuesday a little before 4 am hit the fishing grounds about 7 am, and right as we approached the Island we saw a nice flock of birds and smaller tuna ;jumping just like the other day Captain Steve said smaller tunas jumping early and the big bite in the afternoon after 2pm We had a first hook up after about 15 minutes drifting and casting live bait, nice little footballs about 30-40 lbs great Sashimi to start off the day, after we boated the first tuna we caught up with the School and as soon as we starting drifting again, there was another bite then another then 1 more all about the same l.size 30 -50 lbs that got everyone blood going we kept catching one after another with 1 more triple hook up, then at about 2 pm we decided to get a little further away from the Island and try for the bigger tuna We drove about a mile Captain Steve spotted some birds and we were back on top of them. Then we all saw a big splash in the water behind us much bigger then we had seen all day and 5 minutes after that we were hooked up again this Yellowfin had a little more size about 120 lbs to top the day, total count eleven Yellowfin tuna-30-60 lb range and one that was about 120 lbs. Online video will be coming soon, email us at info@puertovallartafish.com for more info about Puerto Vallarta fishing or for a more recent Puerto Vallarta fishing report
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Dirty everywhere!
Date: 03-09-10
Remote Name: 69.227.23.159
My lucky dog, Spike, and I took one for the team going out for some striped bass. I caught & released one 5#/23”. I launched at Hogback. I motored and trolled 74 miles, 6 different places on the Sac-side. Dirty water everywhere, not a drop of clean or semi-clear water anywhere! I trolled shallow some, mainly deep using Yo-Zuris. The one striper caught was on the banana deep-diver at 3-3.25 mph in water depth targeted as 14-18’. 7 hours, 74 miles. Water 52-54*, dirty. Air 38-52*. Sky clear. Wind 0-5 mph. Tide: incoming. 3-4 other boats out, not much catching being done. Sac water should clear up in 5-8 days, water reach 55* & the bite turn on. Water may be clearer in the San Joaquin & Mokelumne. Thanks for the company Spike.
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Minor Slough area.
Weather: Windy with isolated showers ( cool )
Water_condition: Off colored at 51 degrees.
Date: 03-09-10
Remote Name: 69.238.171.241
MONDAY MARCH 8th......JUST HAD TO GO!............I launched at Hogback and no surprise to me. was the only rig in the parking lot! South/west winds 10 to 20 MPH.....dirty water...and falling water temps....Going solo, would be looking for some wind protected area along with clearer water......Bait fishing will rule....The ride from Steamboat and up Cache was BRUTAL! This run usually takes less than 15 minutes with flat water...But on this day, the wind had churned up the water with big whitecaps and with a reduced speed it took more than 30 minutes to reach the mouth of Minor...Of course, I found calmer conditions entering inside Minor.....Anchored in 15 feet of water around one of the many bends and went to work with the many baits I had in my ice box....Didn't matter what I had on the hook...Shad, Sardines, even Squid.....Nothing but CATFISH!!!! And if you have ever fished with me, you know how I feel about these whisker face critters..LOL!....After a couple hours and zero Stripers, picked up the anchor and decided to explore the area....Going inside of the many cuts in Minor, I found slighty clearer water & warmer temps....I threw Hammer traps & Rattle traps for more than an hour without results. No stripes....By late in the afternoon, the water had warmed in the cuts to 56 *...Got out my bass gear and went to work using Brushogs & 6 inch Senko's....The skies began to darken and I knew I didn't I didn't have much time left before it started raining...Bam! nailed a 4 1/2 pound bass on the Brushog...Wow! a fish without whiskers....After releasing him/ her...time to head in...Here comes the RAIN!..which followed me all the way back to Hogback.....The only trailor in the parking lot...Mine...Soaking wet...headed home....No stripers on this day....one bass..and numerous catfish....Better than sitting in my lazy boy recliner watching Bill Dance......See ya on the water.. Naked.
Name: Dale Stanfield
Email: dandanger@sbcglobal.net
Location: Boca Reservoir
Weather: Cloudy, no rain or snow
Water_condition: DANGEROUS!!!!!!!!!!
Date: 03-06-10
Remote Name: 75.22.188.23
If anyone else does any ice fishing please heed this warning... THE SHORELINE ICE AT BOCA IS DANGEROUS!!!!!! Five of us on the ice at 0730, little touchy getting out on the ice pack due to the fact that the lake has risen about 8'-10' since two weeks ago. The shoreline ice weakened as the day went on and I broke through about 12' from shore in about 20' of water. Thanks to no panic and a solid friend with a rope, I can share the warning. BE CAREFUL!!!!!!!!! By the way, 7 fish for the five of us. Biggest was 18 1/2" Brown followed by an 18" Brown. All released to get even bigger.
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: LAKE BERRYESSA
Weather: Mostly cloudy..light winds...
Water_condition: Clear..clear...clear..at 56.9 degrees
Date: 03-05-10
Remote Name: 69.238.171.241
FRIDAY MARCH 5th...........PRE-SPAWN BASS..........While recent heavy rains have once again colored the delta waters, not so for Lake Berryessa.....Mike Booker invited me to join him for a day of pure bass fishing. I was at an unfair disadvantage from the start, as most of my bass gear is set up for delta fishing, running braided line right to the hook. You can get away with it fishing off colored water, but not here at Berryessa! CLEAR WATER PERIOD!! Fishing the many arms connecting with the main lake, we located fish staging in 20 to 30 feet.....Mike is using 8 pound Fluorocarbon line on both of his finesse rods with a wacky-jig head set up. I'm using 10 pound braided line with the same set up....Both of us are using Morning Dawn Robo worms.....Mike is getting bit on a regular basis & goes up 5 fish to my none! I'm not feeling anything!...Duh! By noon, Mike has his 7th fish.....I'm shooting blanks. I stop fishing & change to 8 pound test fluorocarbon leaders on both of my reels.....Just like magic, I hook up & catch 3 in a row!! Why did I wait so long to make this adjustment? Too late to catch up with Mike..We ended the day catching 13 bass to 3 pounds...Just 4 caught by me...the bass were all three specious...Smallmouth, Spots & Largemouths....Didn't catch any fish in shallow water...nothing under 15 feet....Not a bad day for very early March...Thanks for the invite Mike......Naked.
Name: rock n pony
Email: mcles002@yahoo.com
Location: nowhere togay
Weather: nice
Water_condition: calm
Date: 03-05-10
Remote Name: 75.43.38.67
Oh no Buck. You should have checked Fishermans Warehouse first. You probably got ripped off at Bass Pro. $ 6.99 at Fishermans Warehouse. By the way, Barry and Mark are old timers and everyone on this website knows who they are. You should always check FW first as they will normally beat BP prices by 10%-40%. Just sharing that with you
Name: Buckthefisherman
Email: Katinkahbelle@hotmail.com
Location: califonria Delta
Weather: sunny
Water_condition: flat
Date: 03-04-10
Remote Name: 63.77.139.254
I don't know if you guy's have heard about the P Line Predator lures, but I was down at Bass Pro Shops last weekend and saw a guy named Mark Wilson and another guy named Barry Canevro I believe was his name. They showed off some great fish pictures and had really seminars about trolling for stripers. Well, I just wanted to let you know that I was in Bass Pro today around 5 o clock and the sales people were stocking these pline lures in the deep divers and in the angry eye shallow lure. The salesman said they had been waiting on these lures for some time. I got 5 different color and can't wait to try them out. I hope to post again with some postive striper catching results.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Port of Sacramento, DWSC
Weather: Fog to clear skies
Water_condition: 43-54*, semi-clear
Date: 03-04-10
Remote Name: 69.226.75.223
Bill Crooks invited me to go out for some striped bass. We caught 11 legals to 6# (released 7), 1 undersized, had 1-2 hit/no sticks and 1 double. We launched at the Washington Outboard Club, Port of Sacramento. We trolled the deep water ship channel. We used banana & clown Yo-Zuris, redhead B-25s with shad gel at 3-3.25 mph in water depth targeted as 14-18’. The trolling “lane” was very technical, changing from 14’ to 10’ or 25’ in a few seconds. Fortunately the bottom was clay & weeds, no lost lures in the unexpected shallow water. 5.5 hours, 33 miles. Water 53-54*, semi-clear, little to no debris on or in the water. Air 56-62*. Sky foggy to clear. Wind 0 mph. Tide: Slack and outgoing. Thanks for the invite Bill, another great outing.
Name: Alan Fisherman's Warehouse
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: North Delta
Weather: nice
Water_condition: very stained in most places
Date: 03-01-10
Remote Name: 75.8.105.123
Headed to the delta with Dave & Dave to see what the rain did to the water. We went up north to the Mokolume River which was like mud! So we headed all the way north up in Snograss. Only one small striper for the day. But the bass fishing was pretty good but we only caught six bass to four pounds and I lost one at the boat about five pounds. Most were caught flippin brushogs up tight. Have to wait until the water clears a little then it will bust wide open!
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Port of Sacramento, DWSC
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Dirty to clear, 54-56*
Date: 03-01-10
Remote Name: 69.226.75.223
Bill Crooks invited me to go out and look for some clear water and striped bass. We caught 5 legals to 8#, 4 undersized, had 3-4 hit/no sticks and 2 doubles. We launched at the Washington Outboard Club, Port of Sacramento. We trolled the deep water ship channel. We rolled shad & trolled 38-40’ water for 2 hours at 1.5 mph, maybe one hit on the 3 oz banana weight, 3-way swivel, 3 oz hair raiser & deep-diving Yo-Zuri rig. We switched over to deep divers (Yo-Zuri clowns & redhead with shad gel or garlic scents) at 3-3.25 mph in water depth targeted as 14-18’. The trolling “lane” was very technical, changing from 14’ to 10’ or 25’ in a few seconds. Fortunately the bottom was clay & weeds, no lost lures in the unexpected shallow water. All but one of the legals was caught on the inside rod. 7.5 hours, 33 miles. Water 54-56*, semi-clear to dirty (outgoing) to semi-clear to clear (outgoing), some debris on & in the water. We had to motor twice to find fish or stay in clear, moving water. Air 50-62*. Sky high overcast. Wind 0-2 mph. Tide: Most of the outgoing, slack & 1st hour of the incoming. Thanks for the invite Bill, another great outing, doing something different that produced a few fish.
Name: Dale Stanfield
Email: dandanger@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lake Davis - Portola
Weather: Snow, Cold, crappy
Water_condition: 10" snow on 4" slush on 14" ice
Date: 02-28-10
Remote Name: 75.22.191.130
Seven of us hit the ice at Davis. On the ice by 0800 hrs and by the end of the day around 1630 hrs. we had caught a total of 36 fish. Seven of them were 17" or larger. Biggest of the day was 18 1/2". Lots of fish and most were caught 8' to 12' down on Crawlers or Powerbait. The smaller (12 - 14" ers) were hitting the Crawlers. The Big Guys were hammering the Powerbait (Chartreuse Chunky Gulp) and the were 2' to 3' under the ice. Everything went back in the water except for the biggies or the "gut hooked" ones... they are still there to catch again.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: grownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Pittsburg
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Dirty to semi-clear, 56*
Date: 02-25-10
Remote Name: 69.226.75.223
Carl Moyer invited me to attend the Area 2 SIRs fishing club breakfast, a great group of guys. After the breakfast Carl took me out for another sturgeon catching lesson. We launched at the Pittsburg municipal launch & were fishing within 15 minutes. Carl caught & released 3 undersized sturgeon & I short distance released an 8# striped bass. The best bite was on the outgoing tide. We use grass shrimp & 6-12 oz weights. 4 hours, 4 miles. Water 56*, dirty (incoming) to semi-clear (outgoing), some debris on & in the water. Air 50-62*. Sky high overcast to clear. Wind 0-2 mph. Tide: Last of incoming, slack & 1st hour of the outgoing (best bite). Another good day with fellow SIRs and Carl. Thanks for the invites Carl.
Name: Rodman 28
Email: markinmillbrae@att.net
Location: wherever there's water
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 02-26-2010
Remote Name: 76.252.217.130
How does it "Help" all the other fisherman on this website to post about catching sturgeon in a "Secret Location" other than to be self-aggrandizing, a braggart and a few other adjectives not fit to print?!.....Mark.
Name: Ratty the REAL Fisherman....
Email: phothisane@sbcglobal.net
Location: W.Sacramento secret location
Weather: cloudy but nice.
Water_condition: Calm
Date: 02-24-10
Remote Name: 69.111.100.222
Me and 3 of my buddies caught 3 sturgeon. All three are between 56 and 60 inches. Fishing from the banks using Pile Worms and Grass Shrimp. It was a good day. No boat needed. Caught 2 under size and let it go.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lake Amador
Weather: 48-53*, overcast
Water_condition: 54*, dirty, debris in/on the surface in places
Date: 02-23-10
Remote Name: 69.226.75.223
My lucky dog, Spike, and I joined 8 other Jolly Hookers (SIRs) Fishing Club members for a day at Amador. Nine of us caught less than 9 fish. I don’t think anyone caught more than one. I got one slightly over 3#, the largest caught was 6#. We trolled primarily. I got mine top-lining rainbow glitter PowerBait at almost 3 mph! I tried bank fishing power bait on the bottom & casting Kastmasters for over an hour in 2 different places for nothing. The largest rainbow caught by our group was on a rainbow Needlefish with Trophy Trout gel, no worm trailer. A few other boats out today, same results. A few of the bank fisherman near the launch/trout stocking area were catching some throwing small silver Kastmasters. 6 hours, 10 miles. Water 54*, dirty. Air 48-55*. Sky overcast to light sprinkles (we got out of there just as the rain came). Wind 0-2 mph. Tide: slack. The guys in the club are all good trout fishermen. If they can’t do better than a trout/rod that says something, I’m not sure what. Always a good day our with fellow SIRs/Jolly Hookers.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Mokelumne River
Weather: OK, wind 5-8 mph in some areas
Water_condition: 54*, clear
Date: 02-22-10
Remote Name: 69.226.75.223
Bill and I tried the “other, other” river today for striped bass. Bill & I were skunked (except for Bill’s smallmouth bass (more on that later). We drifted minnows, trolled shallow, trolled deep, threw Fishtraps for not a hit. A few other boats out today, same results. 6 hours, 45 miles. Water 52*, clear. Air 48-59*. Sky overcast to partial overcast. Wind 0-3 mph. Tide: incoming. Bill decided to keep the smallmouth in the live well. It was alive when we got to my house. Bill put it in his ice chest. When he gets home he puts it in water in the garage sink. DFG calls him Tuesday and asks him if he wishes to volunteer to relocate smallmouth from the Mokelumne to the American River. Bill says can I start today? I’ve got one alive in my sink! They say yes. Bill is going to relocate it today, Wed, Feb 24th! Are those smallmouths hardy or what? Always a good day with Bill.
Name: fishboat
Email: fishboat35@yahoo.com
Location: Costco auburn blvd
Weather: raining
Water_condition: falling from sky
Date: 02-24-10
Remote Name: 216.93.194.60
Went to Costco on auburn blvd yesterday looking to buy some petrale sole. None there yet, this is the best sole you can buy. What do I find in the fish counter FARM RAISED striped bass. I just came home from 6 days striper fishing in the delta and caught fish every day brought a couple home. Next time I want to sneek off to Reno, I can tell the wife I'm going striper fishing in the delta and stop by Costco on the way home and buy a fish and show her what I caught. I wonder where these fish are raised? Could be China,as everything else comes from there. Hey Alan I caught a fish at a running pump thanks for the help on what lure to use.
Name: Alan Fisherman's Warehouse
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: North Delta
Weather: good then bad
Water_condition: clear 55*
Date: 02-23-10
Remote Name: 75.8.105.123
Headed back to the delta with a couple friends to see if the stripers were still there. It was nothing like yesterday! Graphed lots of bait (smolt) and fish but they wouldn't hit. I had two blow up on my big stick on top water and missed them both. JB landed the only two stripers for the day and they were small. Then I had a big striper hit my al-e-baby which I fought for a while getting it close to the boat and the hook pulled out! Looked like about fifteen pounds. Had one other swirl on my al-e-baby and then it started to rain so we quit at 11:30am and called it quits. Only got rained on for about half hour!
Name: Alan Fisherman's Warehouse
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: North Delta
Weather: very nice n sunny
Water_condition: clear 57*
Date: 02-22-10
Remote Name: 75.8.105.123
Went to the north delta with Alfred and it was a slow start up in the Consumes River. So I headed north and on my first stop and Alfreds first cast with a spro swimbait wham fish on! For the next half hour we landed over twenty stripers to twelve pounds! I was using my al-e-baby and my biggest was over twelve pounds. But I lost a good one that was taking line and just came off! As I moved up more onto the flats we started to catch some big bass. So I switched to a spinnerbait and flipped a brushog and ended up catching over twenty five pounds of bass for five fish! Largest was over seven pounds! We had a great day of fishing!
Name: Dale Stanfield
Email: dandanger@sbcglobal.net
Location: Boca Reservoir
Weather: everything came at us
Water_condition: 16" ice pack
Date: 02-21-10
Remote Name: 75.22.191.130
Saturday's ice fishing trip this week was to Boca in Truckee. Wanted to start the morning fishing "Brown's corner" at the dam, unfortunately even though we were there by 0700, there were other guys fishing there already. Went over to the West shore at the dam and did okay. 18 fish for 5 guys all small rainbows. That is until about an hour before time to go home. The guys in Brown's corner pulled out so we went over there and fished it. One of the guys hooked and landed a 6 lb. German Brown while jigging a Crystal Bullet jig in a 4" refrozen "old" hole. good trip...
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Port of Sacramento
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: 56-59*, clear, some debris
Date: 02-18-10
Remote Name: 69.225.195.244
Bill Crooks invited me for the day at the Port of Sacramento, Deep Water Ship Channel. We caught 7 legals to 5# (released 4), 1 undersized, had 2-3 hits/no stick. Bill wanted to try rolling shad so we trolled slower than usual. I was not sure what to use as I do not have a lot of confidence rolling shad so I was lazy & stuck with my same old rig. All but one were caught deep trolling @ 1.5 mph, 65-80’ back using a 3 oz banana weight with a bead chain, 3-way swivel, 3 oz hair raiser & Mackerel & Rainbow Yo-Zuris. Bill had a similar set-up but rolled shad for much of the day (got one that way). We were both surprised we did not get more hits/hook-ups on the shad. We launched at the Washington Outboard Club. 6 hours, 27 miles. There were 10-15 boats in the area, not many other reports of catching. Water 56-59*, clear, some debris on top or in the water. Air 50-63*. Sky foggy to high overcast. Wind 0-2 mph. Tide: Outgoing all day. One of our two best days together at the Port/DWSC. Ron Retzlaff was downriver trolling, scouting for clear water & stripers. Thanks for the invite Bill, glad you got one rolling shad, that was the plan for the day.
Name: Dale Stanfield
Email: dandanger@sbcglobal.net
Location: Frenchman's and Davis
Weather: Clear, Cold
Water_condition: 18' ice pack on both
Date: 02-16-10
Remote Name: 75.7.82.238
Ice Fishing at Frenchman's on Saturday. Six of us caught five fish, very few bites and most of them were "one hit wonders". Fished about 500' out from the dam and all over the water table and couldn't find them. Out of the five fish only one was 15" rest were throwback 12" or so. Ice fishing at Davis the next day rocked. Three of us caught 18 fish with four of them going just under 17". Fish were about 8' to 12' down and hitting on Green gulp powerbait and crawlers. The jigger caught a few on a variety of lures. Best fish was the one that knocked over my rod holder and pulled my pole into the hole, fortunately the reel hung up on the edge of the hole long enough for me to grab it.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lake Pardee
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: 53*, clear to 12'
Date: 02-16-10
Remote Name: 69.237.197.118
Bill Crooks, my lucky dog, Spike, and I joined 39 other SIRs, Jolly Hookers Fishing Club members (16 boats) and guests for a day of trout trolling at Lake Pardee. The group caught 48. Bill & I caught 8 to near 2#, most on orange grubs with Trophy Trout gel 150-175’ back, 25-50’ out to the side on side-planers at 1.6-1.8 mph. 6 hours, 18 miles. We received a “paper” boat check at the gate. We trolled the main lake and the river channel (all our fish were caught in the river channel). There were 10-15 boats in the area & we saw most catching fish. Water 53*, clear to 12’. Air 49-59*. Sky overcast to partial overcast. Wind 0-3 mph. Tide: slack. Always a good day with Bill, our fellow SIRs and, as usual, an exceptional shore lunch.
Name: Alan Fisherman's Warehouse
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: Pardee Lake
Weather: very nice
Water_condition: good 54*
Date: 02-15-10
Remote Name: 75.8.105.123
Went to Pardee with Jennifer & Mynda (cashier) for some smallmouth fishing. The weather was very nice and warm. The water temp was 54* and the fish were not biting! Good thing the weather was perfect because the fishing was bad. Oh well thats why it's called fishing and not catching!
Name: James V Netzel
Email: wearegods1@att.net
Location: Montezuma Slough
Weather: awesome
Water_condition: nice and muddy
Date: 08-15-10
Remote Name: 75.45.125.200
Very slow day today. Saw lots of boats in the area and heard no reports of any sturgeon caught. Used about every bait there is with nothing but 2- 6" stripers. Fished the incoming, probably should have fished the outgoing. Guess I need some educating.
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Power Lines....Above Sherman....
Weather: Cool..Breezy much of the day....
Water_condition: Off colored at 50 degrees.
Date: 02-11-10
Remote Name: 69.227.211.137
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 10th........KINDA WINDY! BUT, PRODUCTIVE..........Driving down Interstate 5 from Sacramento we encountered a thick fog which quickly burned off as we passed the Thorton turnoff ...That can mean only one thing! Clear skies and breezy conditions around Rio Vista.....Tom Ramage joined me for a day Sturgeon fishing....After launching at Sherman county park, we found choppy conditions as we motored up to the power lines with south/west winds to 12 knots...On a positive note, we would be fishing the incoming tide with the wind at our backs. Water temps were 50* and climbed to 51* at the surface in the afternoon with ideal water conditions ( slighty muddy ) With a good flow of water coming down the main Sacto river, it took a few hours to get our boat steady on the income. Once again, Salmon Roe balls were the bait of the day and very little junk bites with the off colored water....We counted less than 4 other boats in this area all day and zero jumpers!! My Hummingbird was alive & well with large echo returns all day under us & using the side imagery, both sides of the boat....At around 10:15am. I pick up a suicide fish! a few touches then straight down....This fish went 50 inches and decided to release him and try for a bigger fish as the day was young....Finished the incoming tide without another hookup and we hoped the outgoing tide late in the day would be more productive? The turnaround didn't happen till 3:30pm so we only had a few hours till dark. Tom gets a great pump shortly after the tide gets moving and misses him...Reels in and puts another roe ball on...Another pump...but this time, a solid hookup!...unfortunately a shaker at 44 inches....We fished till almost dark and by that time the tide was really ripping and our window closed! Once again, the last boat to leave the power line area trying to catch one of the big boys...Guess we were lucky landing a few fish on a windy day? see ya on the water.. Naked.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Port of Sacramento
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: 51-52*, clear, incoming tide
Date: 02-08-10
Remote Name: 69.237.197.119
Bill Crooks invited me and my lucky dog, Spike, out for a day at the Port. We caught 6 legals to 6# (released 3), 2 undersized, had 12 hits/no stick. All deep trolling @ 2.5-3 mph, 90-150’ back. I used a 3 oz banana weight with a bead chain, spreader, 3 oz hair raiser & Yo-Zuris with 6" tails. Bill had similar set-up. We launched at the Washington Outboard Club. 6 hours, 18 miles. There were 20-30 boats in the area, most got something. Water 51-52*, clear, not much debris on top or in the water. Air 48-56*. Sky overcast. Wind 0-3 mph. Tide incoming to beginning of the outgoing. Our best day together at the Port. Thanks for the invite Bill, always a good day with you.
Name: robert from shell
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal.net
Location: lake pardee
Weather: cold and rain
Water_condition: simi clear
Date: 02-07-10
Remote Name: 74.37.126.110
Had a chance to camp at lake Pardee for the opener I know there is a charge for boat launching but if you camp their they still charge you for your boat that’s $7.00 dollar a day plus 8.00 for docking their and 2 kayak. After paying a total of 92.00 for 1day ½ of fishing this how it go. Bank fishing was better than trolling I saw some going over 7 pounds and better. I took 2 other with me and their puppy bandit. At 6.45am headed up river to the first cove which I always good for 1 or 2 fishing in 60 feet of water Kari nailed a nice 18 ¾ Kokanee it was so funny because bandit saw where I put the fish and he was try to find it. After showing him where the fish was he could understand why I close the lid. After resetting Kari fishing pole with a purple hoochie and a pink corn with a piece of worm. I set a side planner going back 75 feet of line with a Shasta tackle orange and white hoochie with a green grub I got a rainbow but lost it 10 feet behind the boat with 4 poles out had a lot of strikes but no hard take down. I also had the downrigger set at 20 feet and 5 feet with repelas in orange and rainbow trout color.
Name: Dale Stanfield
Email: dandanger@sbcglobal.net
Location: Prosser res. - Truckee
Weather: Snow, Snow, Snow
Water_condition: Good 16" ice pack
Date: 02-06-10
Remote Name: 75.7.82.238
Back to Prosser for some more ice fishing but this time decided to fish the dam. Fished the West Bank of the dam area and did well. Six of us caught 36 fish, no real big ones but several were about 13" to 14" and big and fat with a good fight. Most were caught about 10' to 12' down on both crawlers and gulp power bait (Chart. w/glitter).
Name: James V Netzel
Email: wearegods1@att.net
Location: Port of Sacramento
Weather: cloudy
Water_condition: the usual, stained
Date: 02-05-10
Remote Name: 75.45.125.200
Hey Nick, How did you get down 35 feet? Are you using 6 ounces of weight. I cannot get more than 20 feet and seem to be going over the top of them. Am new to the club so any info would be helpful. Thanks, James
Name: Nick Garcia
Email: nick1028@comcast.net
Location: Dep Water Channel
Weather: warm partly cloudy
Water_condition: Clear-50 degrees
Date: 02-05-10
Remote Name: 67.182.164.255
Wednesday I Fished with my bud Jimbo Moya. We trolled 35 ft deep using spreaders with Yozuri + tails and jigs. Good day -caught 7 stripers 15 -6-3-3 te big boy was 34 inches! tight lines ya'll
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Suisun Bay Sturgeon Not
Weather: Good Enough
Water_condition: 47*, dirty, outgoing all day
Date: 02-02-10
Remote Name: 69.224.150.80
Bill Crooks, my lucky dog, Spike and I went out for sturgeon. We were skunked! 6 hours, 39 miles. We launched at Belden Landing. We scouted lower Montezuma, upper & lower Suisun for nothing on the fish finder. We anchored two different places. We fished an outgoing tide & outgoing current (on the incoming tide). We did not get a single bite (maybe 1)! We tried live grass and ghost shrimp, brined shad, eel & roe. There were 7-10 boats in the areas & we heard nothing on the radio or across the water. Slow day? Water 47*, dirty, not much debris on top or in the water. Air 48-53*. Sky overcast to partial overcast. Wind 0-3 mph. Both Bill and I felt the need to get out with all the rainy weather having kept us in for most of January. Always a good day with Bill.
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: THE FAMOUS POWERLINES
Weather: Foggy early then partly cloudy ( cool )
Water_condition: OFF COLORED with lots of debris 48 *
Date: 02-02-10
Remote Name: 69.227.211.137
MONDAY FEBRUARY 1st. ...................TREES & TONS OF DEBRIS!!! .....With the Sacto river flows dropping from 18 feet to 11 feet at the I street bridge, it turned the lower part of the delta into a sea of GARBAGE!!! Bill Meyer joined me for a day of Sturgeon fishing which wasn't an easy task....After launching at Sherman Island in a thick fog and slowly motoring upstream to the power lines (start of the outgo ) we were dodging piles of debris along with very large trees & branches!....After anchoring and the fog lifted, it got worse! I was constantly running to the front of the boat & pushing large tree branches & trees off my anchor rope with my oars!!! One time, I moved too late and had to throw my anchor rope overboard as a 20 foot cottonwood tree snuck up on us....Really hard watching your rod tip & all the garbage behind you....About an hour into the outgoing tide, the river started to relax with much less debris and we could focus on the business at hand..FISHING!!!LOL! Using Roe balls, I caught my first fish of the day.....A slimy 8 pound squawfish!...which hit just like a sturge...pumping action and all!....At the end of the tide ( 12:00 noon ) Bill gets a classic pump using a roe ball and gets a solid hookup.....FISH ON! for about 45 seconds as this big guy comes unbuttoned.....As hard as Bill set the hook, thought for sure this fish was stuck well......Guess he wasn't? The incoming tide took more than an hour to turn us around as there is still lots of water pushing down the Sacto...Fished till 4:00pm with just a few nibbles & jiggle bites..Alot less junk on the water on the income....A slow day for us anglers...Lots of big echo's on the Hummingbird on both tides and saw no jumpers all day!. Will try it again on Weds before the next chance of big rains.....Thanks for the company Mr.Bill....See ya on the water....Naked. P.S. Be careful out there, small boat owners..
Name: lovetofish
Email: rdpaiva@sbcglobal.net
Location: sacramento delta
Weather: bad
Water_condition: muddy
Date: 01-28-10
Remote Name: 99.0.5.82
looking for a good great guide to teach me top water fishing for the big stripers. and locations . area interested in sac.delta. thank You all
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Camanche North Shore
Weather: 44-50*, overcast
Water_condition: 50*
Date: 01-27-10
Remote Name: 69.108.235.225
My lucky dog, Spike, Steve Robinson and I joined a group of 34 Jolly Hookers (SIRs) fishing club members and guests for the day. steve & Ie caught 7 rainbows to 15” (2 released), 1 largemouth bass. Most were caught on orange 3” grubs 100’ back & 75’ outside on side planers. A few were caught on the surface, straight out the back of the boat 100-140’ on 3 different lures. We trolled at 1.6-1.9 mph most of the day in the vicinity of Hat Island. The largest fish caught by our group were 6#+, 5#+, 5#+. Water 51*. Air 44-50*. Sky overcast. Wind 0-3 mph. Over 30 boats on the water today. Most of our guys caught fish. Another great Jolly Hookers (SIRs) outing with excellent hamburgers with all the fixings for lunch provided by Ron Madsen & Alex Alexander.
Name: James V Netzel
Email: wearegods1@att.net
Location: Pumphouse San Pablo Bay
Weather: Windy, drizzle all day
Water_condition: cloudy but not muddy enough
Date: 01-26-10
Remote Name: 75.45.119.113
It was an off day for the sturgeon while fishing aboard the Morning Star out of Crockett today. 9 people on the boat accounted for just 2 stary flounder. We had crab bites all day but no sturgeon pumps. Need some more mud to flow down the rivers to muddy up the bay.
Name: Alan Fisherman's Warehouse
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: sacramento delta
Weather: raining
Water_condition: dirty 47*
Date: 01-26-10
Remote Name: 75.8.105.123
Went to the delta today to see what the water looked like. Fished the San Joaquin river for about an half hour when I got a call from work. Sacramento Fisherman's Warehouse got hit last night by some crooks! They cut a hole in the roof and made off with a lot of reels, fishfinders and money! So we'll be on the look out at web sites and auctions. We have some footage of the crooks from the cameras in the store and now it is up to the police to go find them! Please be aware of anyone selling new reels and fishfinders!
Name: 14_Blast
Email: pdm1n@aol.com
Location: San Pablo Bay
Weather: Overcast, Rain
Water_condition: Green, then turned muddy brown (less than 7' of water)
Date: 01-24-10
Remote Name: 76.102.85.112
Fished the outgo yesterday With Scott. Had 1 pump and left when the depth got to 3.5. Came back the next day for another try with Scott and Tony. Had two pumps today, Scott was able to hook, actually, it was a suicidal sturgeon which hit his bait like a freight train...no pump at all and leaped out of the water. Scott had his back turned so he missed all that, we had to tell him he had a fish. He fought the fish for about 45 minutes, I got a noose around it, measured it, removed the hook, and set it free. During the fight, we saw another sturgeon jump (to get away from the hooked sturgeon). We thought it was the sturgeon that was hooked, but it was smaller and the rod wasn't pointing towards it. About an hour after that, we got a pump, but it was a swing and a miss. Fish was 77", used ghost and eel. We could see Mt. Diablo from where we fished.
Name: Dale Stanfield
Email: dandanger@sbcglobal.net
Location: Prosser Reservoir
Weather: Snow, Sun, Wind, Rain...
Water_condition: 1' snow on top of 1' water on top of the ice pack
Date: 01-23-10
Remote Name: 75.44.203.168
Very tough day of fishing in very tough conditions. First we had to snowshoe into the lake through all of the fresh snowpack (about 2'). Once on the lake found about a foot of snow on top of about a foot of water on top of the ice pack. Very tough conditions, breaking through the snow and soaking through the boots all day. Slower day of fishing with only about 17 for six of us. Same baits, depths, etc. It was nice to see a few more groups of ice fishermen out on the lake with us.a PS - Gotta have a sense of humor sometimes... lmao Dude.
Name: The white dude
Email: deltaman@aol.com
Location: Sacto Delta
Weather: windy, cold, rainy
Water_condition: wet
Date: 01-23-10
Remote Name: 24.6.207.25
Launched at Hogback with my pals Lopez, O'Leary, Vang, Ivan and Jamal. Started fishing the outgoing tide with traps and caught several undersized shaker stripes, however Vang insisted on keeping them. Gave up and tried for sturgeon with some ghost shrimp, also caught a few shakers but Ivan hid them in the battery compartment. Got frustrated and started arguing with O'Leary who was drunk off his a$$ on where to go next. Lopez jumped out of the boat when the Sherrif's patrol cruised by after I yelled "La Migra!". Jamal wanted to go catfishing but we didn't have the right bait, Vang ate it all. Gave up and headed back to the dock where all my pals jacked me out of my car, boat and fish. See you on the water......
Name: fishwithron2
Email: fishwithron2@sbcglobal.net
Location: home by the pool
Weather: warm
Water_condition: rain/wind
Date: 01-19-10
Remote Name: 75.26.169.78
John Fong, Davis didn't mean anything as he only stated that there are orther poachers beside asian. There wasn't any racial about it and i'm asian and not offended by it.
Name: John Fong
Email: JF@aol.com
Location: California Delta
Weather: Warm - I stayed home
Water_condition: clear
Date: 01-19-09
Remote Name: 76.238.131.141
Dear Davis, I have recently read your post. I am offended by your racial comment regarding Asian fisherman. What is that all about? JF
Name: Davis Whaler
Email: kenyamo@aol.com
Location: Decker Island
Weather: Foggy & Cold
Water_condition:
Date: 01-16-10
Remote Name: 24.7.159.212
Only small stripers near the power lines. Only fished three hours with my son and his friend. Pulled my boat out around 12:30pm and noticed both the F&G and the local police hanging out in the parking lot. I waived hello and thought nothing of it. A boat after me had just docked. One of the three guys came over to my boat and asked how I did - told him only shakers. He said the same with him and said he had been out there all night with his two buddies, above the Rio Vista bridge. We talked boats for a bit and then a little while later, I notice he's back at his boat with the game warden in his boat looking around, eventually pulling out a plastic bag with at least five undersized stripers - obviously concealed. The guy was body searched and looked like he was going to be handcuffed but not sure what happened afterwards - we left the seen. Amazing 'fisherman' will try to sneak off with undersized stripers - isn't it like $500 a fish? Never seen a poacher caught red-handed before... (he was not asian as many would think) - costly lesson!
Name: dave grooms
Email: davegrooms@apfloor.com
Location: liberty & port of sac
Weather: rain and wind
Water_condition: good
Date: 01-17-10
Remote Name: 67.126.210.41
Fished all day for just a few bites and a couple of keepers on fish traps fished my freind Russ The highlight of the day I found God once agian in my life Went on a suicide run from liberty to the port at 76 mph with Russ at the wheel, rain drops felt like bullets against my skin, I prayed for survival all day while at the mercy of this mad man at the wheel. Good bless you all and may you never have to experience this mad man at the wheel.
Name: Dale Stanfield
Email: dandanger@sbcglobal.net
Location: Prosser - Truckee
Weather: Clear Cold getting windy
Water_condition: 12" solid ice
Date: 01-16-09
Remote Name: 75.44.203.168
Back to Prosser for week 2 of ice fishing. Pretty much the same report as last week. Seven guys fishing, all but one caught fish and a total of 36 Rainbows landed. Almost all were thrown back, again no size. Baits, etc. same exactly as last week.
Name: James V Netzel
Email: wearegods1@att.net
Location: Port of Sacramento
Weather: foggy, very foggy
Water_condition: Port of Sacramento color
Date: 01-16-09
Remote Name: 75.45.102.3
The port was dead for me today. Caught 1 18incher on a fishtrap trolling. Threw it back as I thought I was gonna slay them today. But I was wrong. Saw a few others trolling and drifting minnows but the reports were the same. Fished the outgoing tide. Saw lots of bait balls, lots of fish but they were too deep. Should have brought a jig.
Name: Diehard
Email: bernardkim@hotmail.com
Location: antioch by west island
Weather: lil windy, but occasional moments of calm
Water_condition: lil stained, but not stained enough
Date: 01-13-10
Remote Name: 98.244.26.92
heard there was some action there recently from some locals, fished the end of the flood and the rest of outgo with grass/eel and ghost/eel. marked a lot of big sturgeon, but no takers, had a few takedowns, no sticks.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Camanche Reservoir
Weather: Overcast, 44*
Water_condition: Calm
Date: 01-10-10
Remote Name: 69.237.197.216
Bill Crooks and I had a rare opportunity to be taken out by a real trout fisherman, Kevin Wilson. Bill volunteered his Willy boat. We caught 12 rainbows to 3+#, most 15”. Most were caught on orange 3” grubs (my first on a grub) 100’ back & 75’ outside on side planers (my first also). A few were caught on the surface, straight out the back of the boat 100-140’. One on a F7 Hot Steel, 2 on an orange trout fly with a wiggle fin & 2 on a chartreuse 3” grub. We trolled at 1.9-2 mph most of the day in the vicinity of Hat Island. Water 51*. Air 44*. Sky overcast. Wind 0-2 mph. Over 20 boats on the water today. Kevin really knows Camanche, how to use side planers and catch fish. Thanks for the invite Kevin & Bill. A great day!
Name: Dale Stanfield
Email: dandanger@sbcglobal.net
Location: Prosser Res. - Truckee
Weather: Foggy not too cold
Water_condition: 12" ice pack, clear water
Date: 01-10-10
Remote Name: 71.155.150.161
Six of us hit the ice for the first Ice Fishing trip of the season. Good solid ice pack and the fishing was amazing. A total of 37 Rainbow Trout were landed and most (except for a few badly hooked ones) thrown back to get bigger. Biggest was about 13 1/2". Fish were caught about 8' down in 12' of water, several were caught a foot or so off the bottom. The bigger ones were hitting threaded crawlers, the smaller planters were gobbling up the Green powerbait. The jiggers did well with about 10 fish caught on (mostly) White Swedish Pimples. Nothing big this trip but action all day long.
Name: manteca mike
Email: fatmyke@ hotmail.com
Location: big cut/ grizzly bay
Weather: cloudy/ foggy
Water_condition: 48.8
Date: 1-6-2010
Remote Name: 71.130.177.240
launched out of beldons landing headed for big cut i finished fishing the incoming tide with no luck.as soon as the tide changed i caught a 46 inch keeper on ghost shrimp that i released holding out for a larger fish. caught alot of small stripers and flounders , but that was it for sturgeon. it was a great day fishing never seen so many ducks and hunters on the water .if i liked duck i could see myself out there hunting them looked like fun.
Name: manteca mike
Email: fatmyke@ hotmail.com
Location: big cut/ grizzly bay
Weather: cloudy/ foggy
Water_condition: 48.8
Date: 1-6-2010
Remote Name: 71.130.177.240
launched out of beldons landing headed for big cut i finished fishing the incoming tide with no luck.as soon as the tide changed i caught a 46 inch keeper on ghost shrimp that i released holding out for a larger fish. caught alot of small stripers and flounders , but that was it for sturgeon. it was a great day fishing never seen so many ducks and hunters on the water .if i liked duck i could see myself out there hunting them looked like fun.
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: POWER LINES....35 FT .....
Weather: Cloudy & Cool..HIGH FOG.....
Water_condition: Slighty cooler at 47 * semi clear
Date: 01-07-10
Remote Name: 69.227.211.137
WEDS JANUARY 6th................FIRST KEEPER!.......My bass instructor, Mike Booker was my partner for the day......While Mike has caught delta bass up to 12 pounds, he has never caught a legal sturgeon....On this day, mike had the hot rod as he brought 3 sturgeon to the boat....40 inch short...42 inch short & his first keeper...49 incher.....All fish caught on salmon roe balls....The guide ( yours truly ) only picked up a baby.....29 incher!....While I was hoping to get one of those really big boys where you gotta release your anchor & chase him down, that never happened!...When your HOT! your HOT! At the end of the outgoing tide with just an hour or less before we picked up & called it a day...Mike hooks a 20 pound striped bass! Took lots of pictures ( Sony Mini Cam ) on the releases.....except the 9 pound Squawfish he caught...While the Hummingbird was busy showing very large echo's all day...We saw zero jumpers....Guy Brown & Bill Crooks were on the water fishing below us....Not many other boats out as we only counted 6 others in the area...All fish caught on the outgoing tide from 10:30 am. till 4:00pm...See ya on the water....Naked.
Name: Alan Fisherman's Warehouse
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: Liberty Island
Weather: foggy n cold
Water_condition: clear 47*
Date: 01-05-10
Remote Name: 75.8.105.123
Headed to Liberty Island today with Alfred & Dave in my boat. My dad followed in his boat with his friend. It was real foggy and as we were turning up to the levee road on Miner he turned to sharp and the trailor went off the embankment. I turned around to look for him and when I saw the boat I knew he was in trouble! But they were OK but the boat was not looking to good! Jack over at Arrowhead Marina helped us out with a backhoe we used to lift the boat & trailor up and back onto the road! The only damaged was the tire& rim. So we got a late start and the fishing was BAD!!!!!!!!! All those stripers were no where to be found! But we managed to catch three keepers to six pounds on rip baits again and lost a few too! The stripers must have gone up the port again. Maybe in a week they will be back!
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: TWO DAY REPORT ( See below )
Weather: Foggy on Sunday..No fog on Monday..
Water_condition: Semi clear to off colored at 49 *
Date: 01-05-10
Remote Name: 69.227.211.137
SUNDAY JANUARY 3rd..........FOGGY SLOW DAY........ONE SHORT.... Once again , Tom Ramage was my fishing partner looking for repeat performance like on Weds 12-30-09....After launching at Sherman, it was a slow go getting to the Power lines as the FOG was socked in and didn't lift till noon!....Getting out of that full moon pattern, the tides were less intense, both on the outgo & income....And, so were the bites!! Just a few pumps all day and hooking just one short. And, only a fraction of the number of large echos on the Hummingbird...Very few other anglers in the Power Line area, guess the dense fog had something to do with that? We gave it our best shot and stayed till dark....No keepers.................MONDAY JANUARY 4th........Met Fireman Jack at Hogback around 8:00am....We would be chasing stripers in his Lund boat....No trolling, no bait fishing...just throwing traps & spooning Hopkins jigs......Expecting Fog .....It never formed, and the weather was perfect with light winds & clear water at 49 degrees. Throwing Traps early during the outgoing tide was very slow around Liberty Island & Deep Water channel...I had one 6-7 pounder on for about 20 seconds & lost it.....We then went jigging, using the one ounce Hopkins jigs....Never caught a fish over 3 pounds....Lots of small fish...We jigged in water as shallow as 6 feet to 40 feet...Same thing....small fish period...Other boats in the area were catching the same size fish.....I'm thinking Allen Fong has scared all the larger fish away!! LOL! Or, the smaller tides made a differents? A nice break fishing with Jack and getting away from soaking Roe Balls......See ya on the water....Naked
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: THE FAMOUS POWERLINES
Weather: Cloudy & Cool...AM showers....
Water_condition: Semi clear to off colored at 48 *
Date: 12-31-09
Remote Name: 69.237.118.71
WEDS DECEMBER 30th.........NOT THIS TIME!.....Tom Ramage once again joined me Sturgeon hunting, but instead of returning to the Collinsville area where we couldn't get the fish to the boat on Sunday....We headed up river after launching at Sherman and anchored in thirty three of water in the famous Power line area.....Gotta tell ya, Lots of big fish on the Hummingbird! And jumpers all around us.....We fished the end of the outgo ( early ) then all of the income ( midday) and the start of the big outgo ( 3:00pm. ) Using mostly Roe Balls and once in awhile, butterflied shad...Again, they wanted the Roe....I hooked and lost a decent size fish in the early morning just at the end of the outgo..Just came unbuttoned! But, picked up a 46 incher on the income ( Noon) Released this puppy....and one 8 pound Squawfish.......Using the roe balls, your gonna get your share of Junk bites, but the sturge will find your offerings and the jiggle bite will turn into a PUMP!! REDEMPTION came late for Tom as we were running out of daylight ( 3:30.pm) on the final tide ( the big outgo)...A solid pump & takedown....After a 25 minute battle and Tom's G-Loomis $250.00 rod snapping in half at the twenty minute mark, we still managed to get this fish in!!! It went 64 inches & weighed 62 pounds...This would be the only fish in 2009 that wasn't released.....Dinner for 20 ? or more? A trip to Fishermans Warehouse is in order for Tom's rod replacement...Good luck on that! After heading back to Sherman, Mark Wilson is right behind us...He is still nailing the stripes in Monti!!...Happy New Year to all and hope 2010 is good fishing...See ya on the water...Naked...
Name: Alan Fisherman's Warehouse
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: Liberty Island
Weather: foggy n cold
Water_condition: clear
Date: 12-29-09
Remote Name: 71.155.151.194
Back to Liberty Island with Jennifer & Watson, started throwing top water and nothing! Went up to the north end of Liberty and got onto a good rip bite! Ended up catching over fifty stripers to twelve pounds mostly rippin luckycraft baits in four to six feet of water. We had a great day catching one after another and most of the fish were keepers to twelve pounds. Bass fisherman use a technic called (dead sticking) your rip bait and thats how we caught all the fish! I think it is a little different from the fish trap and the fish are eating it! Jennifer & I were rippin most of the day and Wat was catching on fish traps. But we caught way more rippin than he caught on the traps! The last two days were very good but I had to change up to catch all those fish!
Name: Alan Fisherman's Warehouse
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: Liberty Island
Weather: cold
Water_condition: clear 47*
Date: 12-28-09
Remote Name: 71.155.151.194
Went to Liberty Island with Joanne & Bob. First stop lost four stripers on pencil poppers and had a slow start. Mid morning saw some birds working and we started spooning and had three on at a time! End up catching over thirty stripers to fifteen pounds!
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Above Chain Island (Broad Slough)
Weather: Cloudy & Cool...AM showers....
Water_condition: Semi clear to off colored at 47 *
Date: 12-28-09
Remote Name: 69.237.118.97
SUNDAY DECEMBER 27th........THEY LIKED THE ROE BALLS...........Tom Ramage joined me for a Sturgeon hunt in the west delta....We had the bait covered, using fresh salmon roe balls, shad, ghost shrimp, grass shrimp & eel.....Fished the top of the incoming tide and the afternoon outgoing tide...With the big tides, the window of opportunity were short lived as most of our action came at the end of the income & the startup of the outgo....Once the current got ripping.....Very little action!.....To no surprise, the Roe balls out performed all the other baits....Even though we picked up Junk bites at times from those pesty SQUAWFISH. ..The big guys found the bait....You just have to be patient.....I got one undersize & had at least three chances ( pumpers) ........Tom hooked a very large sturge about one hour into the outgo and after this fish took about half of his line and he was starting to win the battle....The fish came unbuttoned just behind the boat!!!! Pretty sure this fish went about 65 inches? Then again, it could have been over!!....Oh well....Continued fishing the rest of the 4 foot outgo till late in the day.....The sturgeon bite quit!.....Summary: We could have saved some money and not bought the other baits as the roe balls were the ticket....Wish we would have had smaller tides!.. and a little better luck.....See ya on the water..........P.S. Didn't see one jumper all day .....Naked....
Name: Alan Fisherman's Warehouse
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: Prospect Slough- Liberty Island
Weather: very windy from the north
Water_condition: clear & rough
Date: 12-22-09
Remote Name: 68.72.216.65
Headed to the delta up north with Uriah & Dave a couple friends of mine. It started out slow as we fished Minor Slough to get out of the wind. Nothing in Minor so we headed to Liberty and it was rough but I saw a few birds working! So we headed over there and it was non stop action for two hours catching over thirty stripers to ten pounds on fish traps! Then we went to the opening and I spooned quite a few fish on the fifteen foot break line. Every opening had some fish on them until the waves got to big! These fish were all skinny fish as it looks like they have just moved into the area.
Name: James V Netzel
Email: wearegods1@att.net
Location: Sacramento River
Weather: cloudy but calm
Water_condition: very stained
Date: 12-20-09
Remote Name: 75.45.100.253
Very tough day on the water for salmon. With the river blown out last week, thought I'd give it a try today to check things out. River still up but not as much as a couple days ago. Water is moving very fast and need 4 ounces to keep Kwickfish on bottom. Lots of debris too. Need to clean off set-up every 10-15 mins. No bumps or takedowns. Talked to DFG and they went all the way up to Colusa and nobody had a fish. Might be the end of the season but I ain't giving up. Still have to catch that 50 pounder.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: S. F. Mokelumne R
Weather: Cold, fog, overcast
Water_condition: Clear! 48-49*
Date: 12-18-09
Remote Name: 69.232.189.129
Carl Moyer & I got together to fish the "other, other" river, the South Fork of the Mokelumne. We went downriver. One barely legal striped bass (deep trolling), 1 crappie (throwing). 7 hours (7:00-2), 23 miles. Most of the time on my trolling motor. Deep trolled hair raisers at less than 1 mph, threw hair raisers, jigged, deep trolled Yo-Zuris & Rebels at 2.5-3 mph and bait fished. 4-5 other boats in the area, no other fish caught. Water 48-49*, very clear! Air 44-49* (it never warmed up, got colder as the day progressed). Sky fog, then overcast. Wind 0 mph. Thanks for the new tactics and company Carl.
Name: cophunter
Email: cop@yahoo.com
Location: right where you are
Weather: clear
Water_condition: clear
Date: 12-17-09
Remote Name: 173.16.196.192
no more porn
Name: captjim
Email: dontopen@comcast.net
Location: not, on my computer
Weather: nice and warm here
Water_condition: clear
Date: 12-17-09
Remote Name: 71.193.49.45
Just a word of caution, I wouldn't open the links to the jokes site that was reported here earlier. Anytime you see stuff that says sex and porn and it ain't your girlfriend i'd be wary. It sure seems like a potential infected site that will screw your computer up good.
Name: Alan Fisherman's Warehouse
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: North Delta
Weather: cloudy
Water_condition: clear 47*
Date: 12-15-09
Remote Name: 75.8.231.107
Took Warren and Ron (brother-in-law) fishing today for stripers. We went up north again cause it's close to home! Well can you imagine Warren catching the biggest and the most! He caught one close to twenty pounds plus a twelve and eight pounder. My biggest was twelve pounds but I did loose a big fish on a fish trap that I hooked and played for a few minutes. I metered a lot of shad but there was not any big schools of stripers. Every once in a while you would get a hit. My buddy called me last night and said the port was on fire! He caught over a hundred fish there yesterday on traps. Looks like the port is the place to fish?????????
Name: duckplkr
Email: duckplkr@mchsi.com
Location: clear lake lake county
Weather: cold and rainy
Water_condition: muddy
Date: 12-15-09
Remote Name: 173.16.196.192
Has anyone looked at the jokes section lately?? Totally disgusting. I called but it hasn't been taken down yet.
Name: James V Netzel
Email: wearegods1@att.net
Location: Sacramento River
Weather: wet
Water_condition: Sacramento River color
Date: 12-12-09
Remote Name: 75.45.100.253
Tough day on the water. 3 takedowns after 11am then a 20lb hen at 3pm. only saw 4 fish caught. Like I said, tough day.
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Knights Landing ( Last Time ? )
Weather: Cold morning. Cool afternoon..
Water_condition: Still very clear at ....43 degrees
Date: 11-11-09
Remote Name: 69.108.3.56
THURSDAY DECEMBER 10th.........GOOD DAY CATCHING...... Yeah! Tom Ramage talked me into another day salmon fishing, returning to the Firing line just above the 113 bridge.....Really didn't need to roll out of a warm bed and launch at 4:00am. The colder weather has kept many anglers off the water and getting a spot was very easy...We parked just next to Pastor Steve who arrived an hour before us....Once again, we were targeting the fresh run females.. for the precious ROE!...We caught 4 fish , releasing three and ended up bringing home just one hen....A twenty two pounder....Couldn't get that second hen!!. Found a pretty good bite from about 6:45am. to around noon.....the afternoon bite went south...We also lost one fish just next to the boat.....Been fighting a chest cold, but wearing the right clothing & running the gas heater helps...Once again...periods of action as the fish zoom through, then lots of dead time....Really hard releasing 25 pound chromers, but its not what we were after....With the COLD water...lots of hit & misses...See ya on the water....Naked...
Name: captjim
Email: dontopen@comcast.net
Location: in my warm den
Weather: brrrrr
Water_condition: cold
Date: 12-09-09
Remote Name: 71.193.49.45
Alan-take the rod back to Fisherman's Warehouse and ask for your money back!!!!lol
Name: Alan Fisherman's Warehouse
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: North Delta
Weather: Freezing cold
Water_condition: 43* & clear
Date: 12-08-09
Remote Name: 75.8.231.107
Back from my Texas hungting trip and back to fishing! Headed to the Delta with a couple friends of mine looking for some big stripers. I called a good friend of mine who guides out there (Intimidator Sportfishing) Captain Mike and asked "whats up?" Well he didn't have to tell me how to catch them, just where about? We had a great day catching over twenty stripers to twenty five pounds. Most of our fish were caught on fish traps in three to fifteen feet of water. It was so cold out there the guides were freezing the line so you couldn't turn the reel! I broke a G Loomis rod on a fish and most of my reels would turn very smoothly! Ice everywhere! Couldn't even open the hatches in the boat as they were frozen shut. But it turned out to be a great day of fishing!
Name: Steve from Rancho Cordova
Email: srrobin1234@gmail.com
Location: Nowhere Right Now
Weather: frosty
Water_condition: cold
Date: 12-07-09
Remote Name: 76.20.18.118
I understand why some fisherman are frustrated with sea lions but they are not the cause of the poor catches of salmon and striped bass. They were here doing their thing during the good years and there were few if any complaints then. There's no reason to shoot them now.
Name: robert from shell
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal.net
Location: knights Landing
Weather: cold
Water_condition: 47.7 simi clear
Date: 12-05-09
Remote Name: 74.37.126.110
Headed to Knights Landing again at 5am and started to troll at 7am we had 2 take down but no results. Then at 11.06am I had a take down peeled off 40 feet of line then after 15 minutes of fighting the fish came off. By 1pm the winds came up and left the water at 3.30pm. Evan and I were trolling with silver-trons in double blade in red and white and green beads and white with the take down on green beads. Going 3.1mph on the down river in 13 feet of water did see someone jigging out there to my surprise.
Name: threadfin
Email: thrdfn@aol.com
Location: dltascside...
Weather: good
Water_condition: good
Date: 12-06-2009
Remote Name: 67.174.144.164
i say let brutus live, and eff all bitter fisherman .
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Foggy, cool to cold
Water_condition: Fishable
Date: 12-04-09
Remote Name: 69.239.237.96
My usually lucky dog, Spike, and I tried for a winter striper. Two runs on butterflied shad, no hook-ups; nothing deep trolling. 5 hours 9:20-2:20), 38 miles. We launched at Lower Sherman Island and fished downriver. Water 52*, semi-clear to dirty. Air 39-62*. Sky foggy (50’-1/4 mile visibility early) to clear. Wind 0-4 mph. Fished the end of the outgoing & 1st part of the incoming. Not much radio traffic today.
Name: James V Netzel
Email: wearegods1@att.net
Location: Sacramento River
Weather: freezing cold
Water_condition: Sacramento River color
Date: 12-05-09
Remote Name: 75.45.100.253
Started off the morning with a good takedown to no result. Then about 9am landed a beautiful chrome 39 pounder. My biggest yet of the season.
Name: James V Netzel
Email: wearegods1@att.net
Location: Sacramento River
Weather: foggy, then sunny
Water_condition: Sacramento River color
Date: 12-03-09
Remote Name: 75.45.100.253
Took my wife out for a salmon outing. She got her first of the year. A 15 lb chrome buck. DFG took the head so I could not get a picture. Brutus ( the sea lion that was shot a few weeks ago) made a showing and there were tv crews, sherriffs, game wardens everywhere. I say put the damn thing out of misery and the whole lot of them. With my wife's fish, that makes 13 in the boat this year. Unfortunately most of those fish were handed off to friends. For anyone out there reading this and is not good at anchoring a boat in the river: PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LEARN HOW TO ANCHOR YOUR BOAT IN THE DAYTIME AND AWAY FROM OTHERS.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Pittsburg area
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: 52-54*
Date: 12-01-09
Remote Name: 69.227.127.31
Carl Moyer & I got together in my boat for another sturgeon outing. We launched at Pittsburg. Carl got some grass shrimp at Dockside. We each fished two rods in 42-45’ of 52 (outgo)-54(income)* water. We fished 200 yards above Light 31. We caught & released 11 undersized sturgeon (Carl 9, Guy 2, 20-32”) and two legal & two undersized striped bass. 7 hours, 4 miles. Air 46-68*. Sky clear. Wind 0 mph. We used double 5/0 hook rigs with a single grass shrimp on each hook and 6-12 oz of weight. The legal stripers were caught at the end of the -1.7’ outgoing and the sturgeon during the +3.9’ incoming tides. Another great day with Carl & another lesson on seeing those light bites. Carl says I’m getting better, we’ll see. Thanks for the company, lessons Carl.
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Upstream....Knights Landing....
Weather: Cold morning..Mild afternoons..
Water_condition: Very low flows..semi clear at 49 *
Date: 12-02-09
Remote Name: 69.229.121.4
TUESDAY DECEMBER 1st...........OLD SCHOOL.......Instead of joining the group anchor fishing above the 113 bridge...Tom Ramage & myself decided to try trolling upstream using our Silvertron spinner methods that have been so successful in the metro Sacto area...Miller park & Disco.....First thing noticed! The flows in this part of the Sacto river system were down lower than last week....Decreased flows from Shasta and increased flows below..( Feather river ) The solution: We reduced the amount of weight on our spreaders, sometimes going down to just one ounce!...and when we found deeper water, added more weight....Using three ounces of weight in one of the deeper holes....Tom hooks up! Its about 10:45am...After a 10 minute battle....We net a bright 28 pound natural hen....Tom was using a double bladed red/ orange Silvertron....We stayed on the trolling thing, but failed to get our second fish of the day and settled for just one chromer on the troll...Don't think too many fish were moving through on this day, but we will try it again soon....See ya on the water..Naked..
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Upstream....Knights Landing....
Weather: Cold morning..Mild afternoons..
Water_condition: Very low flows..semi clear at 49 *
Date: 12-02-09
Remote Name: 69.229.121.4
TUESDAY DECEMBER 1st...........OLD SCHOOL.......Instead of joining the group anchor fishing above the 113 bridge...Tom Ramage & myself decided to try trolling upstream using our Silvertron spinner methods that have been so successful in the metro Sacto area...Miller park & Disco.....First thing noticed! The flows in this part of the Sacto river system were down lower than last week....Decreased flows from Shasta and increased flows below..( Feather river ) The solution: We reduced the amount of weight on our spreaders, sometimes going down to just one ounce!...and when we found deeper water, added more weight....Using three ounces of weight in one of the deeper holes....Tom hooks up! Its about 10:45am...After a 10 minute battle....We net a bright 28 pound natural hen....Tom was using a double bladed red/ orange Silvertron....We stayed on the trolling thing, but failed to get our second fish of the day and settled for just one chromer on the troll...Don't think too many fish were moving through on this day, but we will try it again soon....See ya on the water..Naked..
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side & Pittsburg
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Fishable
Date: 11-30-09
Remote Name: 69.227.127.31
Bill Crooks & I decided to make a combo trip, striper trolling & sturgeon. We launched at Lower Sherman Island. We got some grass shrimp from Bob’s in Isleton. We trolled deep (72-80’ back at 2.5-3 mph with Yo-Zuris) briefly downriver for one small legal & one undersized striper. We then motored down to Pittsburg. We each fished two rods in 42-45’ of 51 (outgo)-54(income)* water. We caught & released 3 undersized sturgeon (20-26”). 7 hours, 21 miles. I used double 5/0 hook rigs with a single grass shrimp on each hook and 8 oz of weight. Bill did the same on one rod & a single hook & shad on the other. All of the sturgeon were caught toward the start of the +4.0’ incoming tide. Another great day with Bill.
Name: Robert Gibbs
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal.net
Location: knightslanding
Weather: rain and sunny
Water_condition: simi clear
Date: 11-27-09
Remote Name: 69.238.170.104
After taking to Bob Harris and Tom Ramage, they convince me to troll for salmon and not to sit on the anchor. They must know my boat handling skills. So arriving at Knights Landing at 3am to make sure I have a place to park knowing that it Friday and just after a holiday. I finally got the boat on the water little after 4am there was already 23 boats that was anchor at the bridge. So Steve and I started to troll with a red and white double blade silvertron spinner. After going about 2 miles we turned around to go on the down. After setting rods up a 3ozs weights and let out 34 feet of line with spreaders we hooked up a fish at 9.7 feet of water going 2.5 to 2.8 mph at 11.41am Still going down river we hooked up with a another fish but using a double silver blade and green blade. Try to coach Steve to net the fish he couldn’t I tried to but the fish was thrashing too much and it came unbutton that was at 1.21pm that was it. Heading back towards the ramp was a joke there was about 15 boats that was on anchor and blocking the entrance to get to the ramp. But God was with me, because I didn’t want to get the anchor rope tangle in my prop. After Calling Bob to let him know did and asked if I wanted him to filet the fish. I just think he wanted to use his new fish cleaning station that his brother in-law made for him. After catching a 12 to a 14inch fish a salmon is a lot bigger. A one pound trout to a 27 inch salmon looks like a 37 pounds to this redneck
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Welcome Back Al Fong!
Weather: Great to hear from you
Water_condition: Good anywhere you go
Date: 11-26-09
Remote Name: 69.227.127.31
Happy thanksgiving!
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Pittsburg & Suisun
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: 55*, semi-clear
Date: 11-25-09
Remote Name: 69.227.127.31
I had the rare opportunity to join Carl Moyer, a fellow SIR, in his boat for lesson in how to catch sturgeon. We launched at the Pittsburg municipal, free launch. Carl got some grass shrimp from Dockside & we were on our way. We each fished two rods in 42-45’ of 55* water. We fished 200 yards above Light 31. We caught & released 9 sturgeon (Carl 7, Guy 2), 1 legal, 8 undersized (20-33”). We used double 5/0 hook rigs with a single grass shrimp on each hook and 8 oz of weight. Carl threads the grass shrimp onto the hook through the hard part of the tail through the body up to the head. It is very hard for the sturgeon and stripers to get the shrimp off without being hooked. All of the sturgeon were caught toward the end of the +3.0’ incoming tide. We caught one legal striper at the beginning of the outgoing tide. A great day with Carl who really has patterned catching sturgeon in this area. Carl saw bites, I did not. I have a lot to learn. Thanks for the invite Carl.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Semi-clear, 54*
Date: 11-24-09
Remote Name: 69.227.127.31
Bill Crooks invited me to join Ted Fagunes & him on a striped bass outing. We caught four legals to 7#, one undersized, had 2-3 hit/no stick & lost 2-3 tails. We launched at Lower Sherman Island in the fog, 50’ visibility, and motored down river trolling deep until it lifted. We trolled all day deep in 12-17’ water at 2.5 mph, 60-80’ back for 1 legal and one undersized and shallow in 7-9’ of water 140’ back at 4.5 mph for 3 legals. The catching we did was all on the outgoing -2.3’ tide. Water 55*, semi-clear. Air 46-65*. Sky foggy then clear. Wind 0 mph. We caught some fish shallow trolling a new area for us, making it a worthwhile day. On the way up river we saw a lot of boats on anchor. Thanks for the invite Bill. I always enjoy a day with you & Ted.
Name: Hil Felton
Email: wxyz
Location: Lake Camanche
Weather: clear-- spring like
Water_condition: clean-- 58 deg F
Date: 11-25-09
Remote Name: 66.81.33.176
The Wheels and Reels fishing club chose Camanche for it's Nov derby. The fishing was extremely slow with a one fish average. I got a donut so some one caught my "one". I fished shallow with a side planer, deep with a down rigger and emptied my tackle box for not a single strike. I fished slowly -- I fished quickly same results -- nada. Big fish of the derby was 2 pound 11 ounces. Most people I talked with found that the bite was slow. That finishes out the year for the club with the cry-- "wait until next year". Hil Felton
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Same location..Sacto river...
Weather: Cold morning..Mild afternoons..
Water_condition: low flows...semi clear..holding at 49*
Date: 11-25-09
Remote Name: 69.229.121.4
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 24th..........LOCATION, LOCATION.......Tom Ramage once again joined me for a 13 hour salmon marathon!! getting a decent spot ( Front Row ) requires launching hours before the sun comes up...and camping on anchor with the gas heater on high!..With the many others trying their luck and the low numbers of fish being caught daily..LADY LUCK plays an important role...Gotta be in the right location at the right time! Don't think these fish are staging here, but just zooming through quickly....On this day, we were just plain Lucky!..Tom picked up a 38 pound buck around 10:00am. and an hour later, I caught & released a 4 pound Jack....This really happened....Tom finds out I have a BANANA in my lunch box & tosses it in the river!!!...Within one minute....My rod takes a dive....Bam! I pick up a 20 pound chrome hen...Still think this is an old wife's tale....Oh well....Off the water by 1:00pm. putting more than twelve hours in....with very little sleep....Happy Turkey Day to all....See ya on the water....Naked.
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Sacto River/Decker Island
Weather: Foggy in morn., superb after the sun burnt off the fog
Water_condition: stained but flat cuz no breeze
Date: 11-24-09
Remote Name: 24.7.146.124
I brought my good friend Andy Silva out to fish for stripers down Decker Island way today. Hap's Bait in Rio Vista didn't have fresh shad this morning, so I called Thornton Bait on Thornton Rd. and they had tons of fresh shad. However, the morning fog was very soupy. And the fishing stunk! I caught one 14 incher and Andy caught one dinky. And that was it! I talked to two trollers and they said the same thing. No hits! All we had were a few dinky taps. No good take downs. I'm gonna wait a while to see what other reports come in before I go bait fishing for stripers again. The only thing that was worth while was the beautiful no wind, flat water, and my hot BBQ'd hamburgers. That's it! Good fishin! Jerry Yuke
Name: Alan Fong
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: Lake Berryessa
Weather: nice
Water_condition: 58* and clear
Date: 11-24-09
Remote Name: 75.31.51.2
Well I back on line reporting my outings! I took a friend to Berryessa to do some spooning for bass. I have been doing pretty good there spooning the Duh spoons (1.25oz) in forty to sixty feet of water. First I have been graphing in the creek channels looking for bait (shad). For the past month the fishing has been very good. But the last two times I went I caught lots of salmon also. Today Jerry and I caught ten salmon and twenty bass spooning in fifty to seventy feet of water. We were spooning under the Puta Creek bridge.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Dirty to almost clear, 54*
Date: 11-23-09
Remote Name: 69.108.238.69
My lucky dog, Spike, and I went out for some striped bass. 7.5 hours, 41 miles, 5 legals caught & released (8#, 4#, 4#, 3# & 2#). Two caught early bait fishing butter-flied shad/2 oz of weight on a balance bar (a double), two deep trolling (14-16’ water, 72-80’ back), one shallow trolling (4.5 mph 140’ back). I launched at Lower Sherman Island and fished down river from there. Water 54*, dirty to almost clear, some debris in the water. Air 40-60*. Wind 0-3 mph. Sky clear. A beautiful day. Left my deep runners at home Clyde Wands loaned me two for the day (caught two fish). Big sea lion passed me heading upriver. This was a day you had to be patient to get a bite, hook-up. Thanks for the company Spike.
Name: Dan Danger
Email: dandanger@sbcglobal.net
Location: Eagle Lake - Spaulding
Weather: Friggin' COLD
Water_condition: ICE
Date: 11-22-09
Remote Name: 75.8.109.133
Okay, we left here Friday morning for Eagle Lake knowing that a Winter Storm was supposed to come in Late Friday. Wrong, it hit us on the road up to EL. 50 mph winds, blowing dust turned to snow by the time we hit Susanville. I could go on, but the next morning after chopping our way out of the ice at the dock we did get on the water. Fishing was great. Big fish, lots of hits and crappy conditions. Most of the hits (and catches) were on Green Uncle Larry w/crawler behind a green head/silver dodger. A few on crawlers under bobbers. all fish were 20 to 22 inches and fat... location was off the youth camp. Less wind this morning but howling wind blew us off the lake early and no fish. Good fish, crappy conditions. Lots of great tales to tell in the future.
Name: Tibbytwo
Email: stibby2@yahoo.com
Location: Camanche lake
Weather: cold
Water_condition: clear
Date: 11212009
Remote Name: 75.53.172.188
Got a late start, My friend Tim his son and I got on the water about 7:45 Started trolling right out of the bouy from the north shore harbor. Had one on Before I even got the second line in the water for the first long distance release on a small rapala fire tiger on the surface. then hooker and brought in the next befor the third pole got set a nice 1 lbs'er. fished until 2:00 for ten fish and serveral that came un button for the three of us, most about 1 lbs one nice 5 lbs'er it was pretty much hit and trolled the notherth shore to hat island the across to south hat then back to the north shore, caught most of our fish right in the middle in between the north shore harbor and south shore harbor.
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sacto river....Knights Landing...
Weather: Fog Am hours...Mild afternoon....
Water_condition: low flows...semi clear..holding at 50*
Date: 11-22-09
Remote Name: 69.239.106.168
SATURDAY.....NOVEMBER 21st...........THE DELTA CALLS............Tom Ramage & myself were lucky to get our limit by 12:45pm. One wild hen & one hatchery hen....18 & 24 lbs...While the table fare is excellent with bright red/ orange flesh, the bonus for us is the amount of salmon roe we have salvaged with 4 females caught since opening day....We should have enough roe to make at least 5 dozen Roe Balls which hopefully, we can convert to a Sturgeon catch? I know I can speak for Tom as well as myself, it has been a pleasure fishing in tight quarters with old friends & new anglers...The courtesy has been outstanding!..Lots of laughs even on the slow periods...Now, I just wish the Dept Of Fish & Game would use the electronic gun they had a few years back to check the CHIP in the hatchery fishes head instead of cutting your fishes head OFF!!! Oh well...See ya on the water...Naked.
Name: James V Netzel
Email: wearegods1@att.net
Location: Sacramento River
Weather: clear, then rain
Water_condition: lots of leaves in the water today
Date: 11-21-09
Remote Name: 75.45.120.255
Another pretty good day for my boat. Jerry's boat limited out with the first 2 fish of the day after 3 misses with the net. Then it went dead for a couple of hours. Then another huge school came through and fishing was awsome. Big Al got a fish, then Mike in his Duckworth, then my partner Troy got his first fish of the season and 5 minutes later I got my 3rd of the season. We all got our fish within an hours time. 2nd time in 2 days to get our boat limit. The 1 fish limit per day sucks!
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sacto river....KnightsLanding...
Weather: Cold morning..Mild afternoons..
Water_condition: low flows...semi clear..holding at 52*
Date: 11-20-09
Remote Name: 69.239.106.168
THURSDAY.....NOVEMBER 19th.......MY TURN!..........Tom Ramage and myself returned to the Firing Line just above the 113 bridge.....Much less boat traffic as we found getting a spot on the second & first line fairly easy...And best of all, we didn't have to get up at one in the morning like opening day....7:00am was just perfect...Started off in the second row just next to James Netzel in his buddies Duckworth....They had already picked up a 29 pound buck...Big Al & Pastor Steve were in the front row....The morning bite produced three takedowns for Tom but kinda like my performance on Monday...None stayed on the hook!! Big Al had the same kind of luck..Two fish on..Two fish off!...Just before noon, we moved to the front row next to Big Al & Pastor Steve....Third time is the charm as Al gets his first fish...Then, my turn, as I get into a fiesty 20 pound hen....Fishing in the front row till we left at 4:30pm.....we saw 8 fish caught including a double header!...You can tell, these fish are not holding as they just blitz through in waves, then nothing....We settled for just one fish, while others got their limit......2 fish in the 35 lb. range....most fish very bright and fresh...Guess the big rains are due today, we'll see what it does to the water? Really nice to hear a report from Fireman Jack as he rarely post a report....Nice stripers & decent sizes....See ya on the water........Naked..
Name: Fireman Jack
Email: clmdell@aol.com
Location: Pittsburg, Middle Ground
Weather: Very little wind
Water_condition: cooling
Date: 11-19-09
Remote Name: 69.226.105.70
Got out three times this week, ahead of the wind and rain that's coming, which we really need. Water temp is coming down, and seems to be bringing in more, and bigger fish, you still have to go through many small fish and bait to catch a few bigger fish. Fresh shad worked this week for a 16, 14, 11,8,8,and several 7's and many smaller stripers in the 16-22 inch range, hope the bigger fish will be coming in soon. All fish were releashed except one, for a nice fish dinner. The wind has been calm making for great fishing. See ya on the river.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sac R, Tisdale
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: 52*, clear
Date: 11-19-09
Remote Name: 69.227.23.78
Bill invited me to join him for a beautiful day on the Sac river below Tisdale. We left my lucky dog, Spike, home as we did not feel there would be enough room for him and the fish we were going to catch. Wrong. We had one bite, caught & released a 4-5# salmon trolling a single blade red silvertron spinner with no weight 90-100’ behind the boat at 2.75 mph. We launched at 7:00 and were trolling downriver around 7:15. There were 15-20 boats on the water in our stretch of the river. We saw one decent size, one small fish landed, heard of two others being caught. Water 52*, clear. Air 45-68*. Sky clear. Wind 0 mph. Upon our return to the ramp (2:15) there were 4-6 trailers parked on both shoulders of the parking lot. Apparently over 30 boats had launched at Tisdale today. Pastor Steve was on anchor today down at Knights Landing in the first row of boats. He said he saw 2 fish landed (6:30-2:30), one may have been a 40#er. Thanks for the invite and companionship Bill.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Camanche Reservoir
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: 60*, clear
Date: 11-17-09
Remote Name: 69.227.23.78
Don Scott, my lucky dog, Spike, and I joined a group of 20 SIRs Jolly Hookers for a beautiful day at Camanche. We got one take, one 5# rainbow trout. The winning fishing was caught on a red sparkle serpent spoon top-lined with ½ oz of weight above the swivel 140’ back. Don’s fish won the derby. Don & I launched at 6:30 were off the water at 1:00. We trolled Hat Island to the dam & back fishing on the surface and 4-40’ down on downriggers. We used lots of different gear, attractors, night crawlers, scents, speeds & course changes. Most of us had a hard day. Water 60*, clear. Air 50-75. Sky clear. Wind 0 mph. As always the lunch & companionship made for a great outing despite the poor catching. Thanks for the company Don.
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Knights Landing
Weather: Cold morning..Mild afternoons..
Water_condition: Low flows..semi clear at 54 *
Date: 11-17-09
Remote Name: 69.239.106.168
MONDAY NOVEMBER 16th......Channel 3's TOP STORY ? ....OPENING DAY...Tom Ramaged joined me along with with 49 other boaters just above the 113 bridge.....We arrived at 4:00AM. with ZERO chance to fish the the first two lines of boats that went from shore to shore, so we settled for the third row.....To get a spot on the first two rows, you had to anchor up the day before!! Fishing from sunup ( 6:15am) till 4:30pm. we saw just 8 fish caught!! and only 4 caught in the morning hours...By noon, several boats gave up and we managed to get a location in the second row....Tom gets his first fish in this row within 30 minutes...A bright shiny 22 lb hen.....shortly afterwards, I hook up....and lose my fish!...James Netzel gets a bright fish as he is fishing just 4 boats away...He is one of those anglers that showed up on Sunday to get a position....Later in the afternoon, two elderly gentlemen in the boat just next to us hook up with a fairly large buck...They only have a trout net!!!!After a long battle, we end up netting their fish...It went about 40 pounds....Talk about not being prepared!! I had two more chances and both came unbuttoned. So in nutshell: opening day was a slow one for the number of anglers on the water...Did hear from a few friends of my that trolled upstream with spinners..They got their limit and didn't have to deal with crowds....Bad luck honors went to a boat in the first row...His first fish of the day was ripped off his hooks by a hungry SEA LION....Man!....Taking today off and will hit it again on Weds & Thursday before Fridays wet forecast.....See ya on the water...Naked....P.S. Thanks for giving me half of your catch Tom....
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Sacto River/Decker Island
Weather: Superb! Calm/light winds
Water_condition: stained
Date: 11-16-09
Remote Name: 24.7.146.124
Today, I took a good friend of mine, Andrew Silva, out to fish for stripers. I wasn't gonna let a windless, beautiful day in the Rio Vista area go me, especially with a storm or two that is supposed to be coming. We anchored at 7:45am with a 3lb bag of beautiful fresh shad to throw at the stripers. We had a dead low tide at 9:15am. We didn't even have a descent bite until around noon. Andrew caught his first striper in his life today. It was a mere 19 inches. However, it was big for him. He was thrilled. I ended up with one about 4 lbs. I was even thrilled with that small fish. Especially with biteless morning we had experienced. We must have caught at least 14 dinks to go with our day. That's it! Good fishin! Jerry Yuke
Name: Tom Reynolds
Email: t_rey@yahoo.com
Location: question to the bass pro group
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 11-17-09
Remote Name: 71.142.133.98
I am an avid striper and bass fisherman in the delta area and have fished and learned from some of the best guide/teachers in the delta area. I dont mean any disrespect to your group of anglers that represent the bass pro shop store in manteca but how can you promote a fishing guide that has never fished this area until october 22 of this year? I am sure that he has the fishing know how but it seems that you might want to promote some of the more notable fishing guides that have a few years under there belt in our delta waters. If the guide that you choose to promote takes good care of you is probably your determining factor in promoting him/her and I would assume that they have all of the required licenses to be working in the delta. Thank you bass pro shops for your recommendation but I will take my grumpy old captain with all his years of experience over yours any day. And I will give all of my business to cabelas. Thanks Tom
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Private Pond( East of Marysville)
Weather: Frosty morning! Nice midday...
Water_condition: Off colored to semi clear at 57 * ?
Date: 11-14-09
Remote Name: 69.239.106.168
FRIDAY THE 13th..............LUCKY DAY FOR THIS ANGLER!....My brother Randy has begged me forever to try his friends private pond just east of Marysville. The way my luck has been fishing the delta lately, decided it wouldn't hurt to try something different. My brother shows up at 5:00am. with his little Toyota Corrola and insist we use his car instead of my roomier F-150! Somehow, I managed to get my gear & bass rods inside....and away we go....Driving in the dark, we reach Marysville and as he heads east, I am totally lost!...Just as the sun peaks over the eastern mountain range we reach his friends ranch style gated home.....First thing noticed...Frost on everything! Its cold! The pond is steaming from the cold air temps, but looks very Fishy....The deepest part of this pond is less than 7 feet deep and I'm thinking the colder weather in November has put these fish down!.....WRONG!!!!!!! My third cast using a 6 inch Senko weightless worm mounted on a 6/0 wide gape Gamakatsu hook gets whacked! .First fish of the day goes 3 1/2 pounds....and this ends up being the smallest fish of the day...As the morning goes on & the sun melts most of the frost on the ground, the bite turns on! Unlike delta bass fishing, there are no dinks in this pond...and no nibbles & taps, just solid pulls on the braided line...In less than two hours walking around the shoreline, I had caught & released 6 fish over Five pounds & numerous 4 pounders! Yeah! I know these bass are not wild delta fish and are in a controlled watershed, but man are they fun to catch...Knowing my brother had a time limit and wanted to get home early...I took few breaks from fishing and before calling it a day ( 1:30 pm) I had nailed 14 bass with the largest an honest 6 pounder....Randy was happy with just three fish he caught and just watching me pulling them out....Doing this well in November, couldn't imagine how good the bite would be in mid-summer? A fun day fishing with my brother.....See ya on the water..Naked.
Name: Ben E Catfisth
Email: Benfaync@aol.com
Location: Cape Fear River Fayetteville NC
Weather: cloudy, windy, had very heavy rain for 3 days.
Water_condition: River has rose 12-14 feet in 2 days.
Date: 11-13-09
Remote Name: 65.191.142.25
The river is suppose to crest tonight at midnight at 24 feet in Fayetteville. As the river was rising Wednesday afternoon we caught several blue catfish over 10lbs, yesterday caught a 25lb carp off of a night crawler. All the blue cats were caught off of 3-4 inch chunks of eel.
Name: Jerry Mullen
Email: JMM0077@aol.com
Location: Rio Vista Sac river and San Joaquin
Weather: nice with a little wind
Water_condition: clear
Date: 11-12-09
Remote Name: 76.201.73.206
I went out with some fellow co-workers and with Bass Pro Shops pro staffer and Local Fishing Guide Kevin Brock for nice day of Striper trolling. We hooked 19 fish. 16 of them were keeper size 18-24 inches and 3 of them were shakers. We found some good action above the Rio Vista Bridge, then later in the day we got into them in false river, and some stretchs of the San Joaquin. The hot lures of the day were the blue and chart. shallow running Yozuri, deep diving pline predator lure, and the Rapala xrap mag 15. Right now we have all the lures available at Bass Pro Shops except for the Pline Predators I hope to be getting those in around the first part of 2010. Kevin is a class act and if you are looking to catch stripers or learn how to be a better striper troller. I would recommend that you give Kevin a call. (530) 570-8057. Good luck and tight lines.
Name: James V Netzel
Email: wearegods1@att.net
Location: in front of my computer
Weather: nice
Water_condition: none
Date: 11-12-09
Remote Name: 75.45.120.255
That sea lion did not get shot. No, what actually happened was that he swam into a bullet. I wish we could throw alkaseltzer at them like we used to do as kids with seagulls. That might work. Stuff a herring or sardine with alkaseltzer and throw it to him. We saw one up in the port of Sacramento last week.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: San Jose del Cabo Mexico
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Clear to 50'
Date: 11-12-09
Remote Name: 71.128.153.8
I joined a group of SIRs Jolly Hookers (Alex Hoeffner, Art Sutter, Dave Underwood and Frank Reetz), on a trip to San Jose Del Cabo Nov 3-11, 2009. Art, Dave, Frank & I brought our wives. We stayed at the Posada Real, San Jose Del Cabo (an all inclusive 3 story hotel). I fished 3 days, most our group fished 2. We spent time fly lining 2-3” bait fish for Yellowfin tuna 15-100#, Dorado 10-20#, trolled for Wahoo to 25# & jigged (briefly for trigger fish & Cabazon to 5#. Gear was mainly Penn 114Ws with 40-50# line. I tool my striper trolling and sturgeon outfits. The striper outfit was too light (except for the jigging, small tuna and the dorado); the sturgeon rig was in the ball park for the fish we caught. I brought back 40#, Alex 60+#, Art, Dave & Frank 40+#. It was my first time staying in San Jose del Cabo (my other trips have been to Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan & the East Cape). San Jose del Cabo is very nice, smaller & quieter than Cabo & much nearer the fishing grounds (inner & outer Gordo Banks). The weather was beautiful, water flat, temperatures 60-83*. We would leave the dock around 6:30 each day, pick up bait & be fishing by 7:15. We came in between 1:30 & 3:00. I brought a 100# Yellowfin to the boat after a 2 hour battle, it was released. It was by far the largest tuna I’ve caught, it is hard to explain how hard they fight, my arms were sore for 3-4 hours after letting it go. We did not go out for marlin this trip. I went out on the cruiser Chubasco ($350/day including tamales & bait) 3 times with Capt Marcus & mate Mario (2x) and Fausto (Mario’s brother 1x). We arranged all of our trips through Tomas Cantor, La Playa Sportfishing, tomascantor@hotmail.com , 0115216241181496. A great trip, great time of the year weather-wise.
Name: fishwithron2
Email: fishwithron2@yahoo.com
Location: home by the pool
Weather: clear
Water_condition: clear
Date: 11-11-09
Remote Name: 75.26.163.157
Nick is rite . Seals belongs in the ocean and not in the river. They're doing as much damage as those poachers out there. Look at pier 29 out in SF. Beggining there was afew on the dock and now all the boaters are out of there and it's seal only. Guess SF likes it as it draw alot ot tourist and the heck with the boaters. Back to the seal. Couldn't had happen to a better seal.. We better watch out as PETA might be montering this site. Maybe we could get some eskimo to come down here for awhile ??
Name: Nick Garcia
Email: nickg1028@comcst.net
Location: Sacramento River Sea Lion Problem
Weather: N/A
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 11-11-09
Remote Name: 67.172.164.51
Let's all agree on this isue: Sea Lions belong in the SEA !!! Not in our rivers. They have been feasting on our local fisheries. The environmentalists want us to preserve this creature. There are just too many in the SF Bay and they eat their weight in fish every day ! Write to Matt Weiser at the is email is mweiser@sacbee.com. His story in Wed. Bee was about a sea lion that was seen near the Tower Bridge. It appears that it had been shot. too f*ckin bad I say! Fishermen need to get involved. Pitchforks at the state Capitol?
Name: James V Netzel
Email: wearegods1@att.net
Location: Port of Sacramento
Weather: cloudy but calm
Water_condition: the usual, stained
Date: 11-11-09
Remote Name: 75.45.120.255
Fish traps and deep running Yo-zuries were the ticket today at the port. Got our limits by 9am with a big incoming tide. The best fishing has been between marker 65-69 today. Pretty large school has been moving around but usually can find it. Yesterday the stripers were in the turning basin chasing shad. Turning basin pretty empty today, could have been the big tide. Still no ships at the dock and that is great because it messes up the fishing for a couple of days. WARNING TO ALL THE BANK ANGLERS AT THE PORT OF SACRAMENTO!!!!!!! The police have been citing people for driving and parking on the sides of the levee. The fine is $130 first offense. Sure glad I finally get into the club as I always did pretty well on the sides of the port.
Name: Polebrother
Email: james.thomas9@comcast.net
Location: Near Rio Vista
Weather: Awesome!
Water_condition: Mostly Clear
Date: 11-09-09
Remote Name: 24.5.137.16
Monday, Nov 9: Ventured out of Brannan with my friend Tim at 8 a.m., trailered at 4 p.m. What is it with the schoolies? Eight total stripes, nothing longer than 20 inches...brought limits home for dinner. Patrolled Sac river above and below RV bridge and even trekked to the San Joaquin looking for bigger fish. Worked hard for sparse action throughout the day with lengthy periods (and miles) between strikes. Shallow-running YoZuri's were main enticers again but this time chartreuse stole the show from clown with the latter accounting for only one fish. That old saying was true today..."Ain't no use if it ain't chartreuse!" Put forth a serious effort with BBRs and deep-running YoZuri's for nada. Water temp was 59-60 degrees, clear and flat most everywhere...saw 40 miles of it.
Name: Polebrother
Email: james.thomas9@comcast.net
Location: Sac River Near Rio Vista
Weather: Perfect Fall Day
Water_condition: Mostly Clear
Date: 11-07-09
Remote Name: 24.5.137.16
Solo trolled Sac river above and below RV bridge for 7 stripers including 5 legals to 5 lbs. On the water at 9 am, off at 4 pm en route to fish-cleaning station with two keepers. Shallow-running YoZuri's in clown and chartreuse worked best. Water temp 59-60 degrees. Never found any schools...just a fish here and there. Experienced a bonus thrill when I hooked and played a huge salmon that I lost at the boat just as I was trying to figure out how to make a clean release without injuring the fish. Just outside net range s/he simply dropped the clown YoZuri from its mouth and was gone in a flash. Problem solved! I'm guessing the brute was 25-30 lbs. Why couldn't it have been my personal best striper? :'(
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Cache slough ( upper)
Weather: Light rain / drizzle.....
Water_condition: Semi clear at 59 *
Date: 11-07-09
Remote Name: 71.129.85.163
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 6th...........LEFT OVER BAIT..............Really didn't plan on fishing yesterday...Still had half melted ice in my ice chest & some leftover shad,shrimp, & squid that I hadn't put in the freezer yet, since my last outing on Weds....Its about 8:00am, when I asked my wife Sandra if she wanted to join me..Gotta a surprised OK! No shopping day or what? Long story short...Arrived at Hogback around 10:00am. ( Fireman Jack's normal put in time ) LOL.. Getting such a late start, shot quickly up Cache slough and anchored on the south side just above the DWC in 39 feet of water....We fished the last of the outgo.....Got lots of nibbles, but no pumps or serious take downs....Must have seen a dozen jumpers all around the boat! As the tide turned, the clouds thickened & here comes the light rain....Put the top up which provided instant protection....The sturgeon continued to entertain us with their jumping, but not feeding on our offerings!...Half way through the incoming tide, the cats found our bait.....With no Sturge pumps or striper takes and just a few hours of daylight left, decided to try shallow trolling the DWC....Got one hit & miss...Did see another boat working this area throwing rattletraps & getting some small stripes....Would consider trying this area again in the near future as its loaded with jumping sturgeon!.Just not feeding on this day...See ya on the water...Naked.
Name: James V Netzel
Email: wearegods1@att.net
Location: Port of Sacramento
Weather: overcast, then sunny
Water_condition: not as stained as usual
Date: 11-06-09
Remote Name: 75.45.120.255
Fished the port of Sacramento today with my Dad and we both got our limits by 11am. No huge fish but just good tasting keepers. Did the best between markers 69 to 72. Lots of other members out there today catching fish. Have not heard of any lunkers as of yet.
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: My report at Nimbus Hatchery
Weather: Very nice ..low 70's
Water_condition: About 2,000 cfc....Clear...57 *
Date: 11-06-09
Remote Name: 71.129.85.163
THURSDAY......NOVEMBER 6th.............SLIGHTY BETTER RETURNS?.....Knowing the peak American river king salmon returning at Nimbus hatchery is approximately on yesterdays date...11-05-09....I decided to check it out firsthand with a visit and a visual inspection just behind the fish screen gates & ladders....The ladders are still blocked, so no fish are climbing up the ladders meaning the fish are still in the main river......In 2003 through 2005 the returns at this site were between 120,000 & 140,000 yearly....and you could almost walk across the backs of these fish as they were stacked up behind the gates! Then came the year class 06...A drastic decline......down to just 40,000....07.......27,000......08.......4,234.......with a dead carcass count of just 8,000..........You get the message....Something went wrong very quickly...And the salmon closer was totally justified two years ago....While, I am just a sport fisherman, not a biologist....I could sense a different pattern taken place during the fall of 2006....VERY FEW JACK SALMON in the system!....A RED FLAG ?...Don't know as most of my fellow fisherman as well as myself didn't think much of it at the time....As we were still catching the adult spawners....06 was the year I had caught the largest male salmon ever..It went 48 plus pounds...That year, many larger than normal fish were caught!....Some over 50 lbs....The next year....The run went south...then the decision.. Complete.Salmon Closer Coastal waters & Inland river systems......Except for a brief ( one fish limit ) 113 bridge & up at Knights landing....These are winter run fish that seemed to be holding their own....A year ago..it opened on November 1st...This year, they changed it ....November 15th through December 31st......Well, on a good note, from what I saw below the Nimbus bridge yesterday, even though it is just a fraction of the numbers of a normal run...It looked to be better than what I saw last year? But, until the numbers are counted after the fish run up the ladders..The jury is still out.....An optimistic fisherman......Naked.....P.S. Big Al, James & others...See ya soon...Nights Landing...No boat bumping!! LOL...
Name: fishwithron2
Email: fishwithron2@yahoo.com
Location: home by the pool
Weather: sunny
Water_condition: clear
Date: 11-04-09
Remote Name: 75.26.163.157
James. I hope your fishin for salmon up by Redding as I believe it's illegal from Bencia up toward Redding. Been a close season from last year. Just an FYI
Name: James V Netzel
Email: wearegods1@att.net
Location: Port of Sacramento
Weather: beautiful
Water_condition: the usual, stained
Date: 11-05-09
Remote Name: 75.45.120.255
To think, last year at this time I already had 10 salmon in the boat and today I am sitting waiting for the season to begin. Stripers are kind of fun but cannot find any big ones yet. They will probably show when salmon season kicks into gear. Naked, Jerry, Steve,and Big Al, looking forward to playing bumper boats again this year. Signed, Hopelessly looking for Salmon.
Name: tapstah
Email: ttaapp@yahoo.com
Location: suisun bay/suisun slough
Weather: good
Water_condition: good
Date: 11-01-09
Remote Name: 75.48.27.195
went out with my tap boys and caught 3 sturgeon and 5 striped bass. the 1st sturgeon with 66 in, 2nd 70, and 3rd 65. 1st bass 35 in 19 lb, 2nd bass 39 in 23 lb, 3rd 48 in 35 lb, other 2 with 31 in. the tap boys with on hit all day. we use some of that great FIRE and ???.. the spot is call the tap hot spot in the bay. good luck fishing.. tap out!!!
Name: kingkat
Email: kingkatjr@aol.com
Location: home computer
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 11-05-09
Remote Name: 63.199.35.2
any info on pittsburg or antioc would help
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sherman Island area- Lights 7, 11, 13
Weather: Calm start then Blustery winds!
Water_condition: Off colored at 60 *
Date: 11-05-09
Remote Name: 71.129.85.163
WEDS NOVEMBER 3rd.................A BLOWN FORECAST ? Like many other anglers on this day, the calm weather the past several days fooled us all!....Before, heading out on any fishing trip to the delta...I do my homework checking out local & national weather stations predictions.....ALL SAID " Light southerly winds to 10 mph.....After picking up a couple dozen ghost shrimp & frozen shad at Haps bait and launching at Sherman county park, you could instantly tell, the forecast was gonna be WRONG!....Started fishing downstream by light 7 in 32 feet of water with about an hour left of the outgoing tide..The wind was right in our face...Maybe about 8 other boats around us? Really hard to detect bites as the boat was rocking pretty good...By 10:00 am the tide switched and the boat quickly turned with the wind at our back...For about an hour, it wasn't too bad as we got a few bites, but the winds got stronger & stronger....Not good! Decided to move, as well as most of the other boats...Tried lights 11 & 13 upstream....a little better protection, but couldn't escape the howling winds! Did see many Sturgeon jumping at all locations right next to the boat...but no bites! Really hard to use the balanced rod holder method with the boat constantly blowing around, so we held our rods in our hands much of the time. By 4:00pm. we were the last boat left...Raised the white flag and headed back to the Sherman...Couldn't go faster than 8 miles an hour as the swells crashed water over my windshield getting us soaking WET!!! The water had to be 60% salt on the high tide as it burned your eyes!! and you could see the foam behind your wake....Not a good day to take my son in law Gabe out fishing, but he hung right with me.....Leaving the park at Sherman at the high tide, the water completely covered the road at the low spot....Interesting? Will try it again soon , hopefully on a calmer day? See ya on the water..Naked.
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Checking out baitshops for fresh shad
Weather: Very nice except morning FOG!
Water_condition: Big afternoon tide...
Date: 11-03-09
Remote Name: 71.129.85.163
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 3rd.......................POLE BROTHER JAMES... Does my heart good to hear your fishing report and the positive response you had with a game warden while cleaning your legal striped bass!......I'm thinking, as you were cleaning your fish, you dumped the carcasses in the water as everyone does.......And, certainly if you had undersize fish, you wouldn't be cleaning them there!!! And, of course your actions were 100 % legal as you brought your fish from your boat and decided to clean them before reaching home....The warden you encountered was probably a veteran officer and has heard every story in the books...I have been fishing for more than thirty years and have never faced a game warden that didn't know the sport fishing rules!! They are totally understaffed & cover numerous miles for both enforcing fishing & hunting regulations.....I'm sure there are a few bad apples that get through the screening system, but for the most part, they are on point!...The fishing rules are Black & white, but many wardens use the grey area as warnings for public relations.....Naked.....
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: All above the Rio Vista bridge....
Weather: Light Fog AM...Balmy afternoon..
Water_condition: BIG TIDES!! Lots of debris..semi clear 60*
Date: 11-03-09
Remote Name: 71.129.85.163
MONDAY.....NOVEMBER 2nd............SMALL OUTGO...BIG INCOME ! FULL MOON....Had my wife Sandra with me on this day.....After dealing with a light morning fog, which cleared quickly...and not having any luck throwing Swimbaits for more than an hour in lower Steamboat, decided to shallow troll the shoals for the tide switch..( around 9:30 AM ) Just one other boat and the area was wide open!...Despite lots of junk floating at the surface, we found fish! Once again, those cookie cutters that went 3-4 pounds...Picked up 6 fish within 30 minutes, then the bite went south...NOTHING!!!!! We next tried Cache slough ........Dirty water!...Deep water channel....Same thing...Too stained!....Entered Minor and found cleaner water and went to deep running Yo-Zuries....Not a bump!....Once again, tried throwing Traps....Nothing.....I'm thinking I should have taken my wife's advice and picked up some shad & bait fished....A very slow day trolling in the north delta for sure!....Ended the day back in lower Steamboat and while my wife was taking a nap..( BORED ) I grabbed my bass rod and caught a few largemouth bass...All dinks....A nice day to be on the water, but pretty slow for this angler... See ya on the water....Naked....
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Decker/Sherman Islands
Weather: PEREFECT!!
Water_condition: semi-clear, 61 degrees, plenty of witches hair
Date: 10-31-09
Remote Name: 24.7.146.124
I took my good friend Dan Gee out to cast bait for sturgeon. However, Haps's didn't have any ghost or grass shrimp. Although he had plenty of fresh shad. So we decided to fish for stripers in that wonderful weather. We anchored in Sacto River near the Power Lines at 7:30 am. Dan limited out before 12 noon. The low tide was at 9:30 am. All I caught by then was a few shakers. Then just before the high tide at 3:45pm, I went bang bang on two keepers. The largest being close to 5 lbs. We caught them all on fresh shad. We did very good considering all that rocking of my boat on Saturday and getting skunked 3 weeks ago. That's it! Good fishin" Jerry Yuke
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Semi-clear, 60*, some witches hair
Date: 10-30-09
Remote Name: 69.237.198.55
Bill Crooks, my lucky dog, Spike, and I went out for some stripers on a Jolly Hooker Fishing Club Derby. Bill & I caught 6 legals (released 3) to 20”, 6 undersized, had 4 no hit/no stick and lost 12+ tails. The largest striper caught was 23”. We trolled shallow for 6.5 hours (6:30-1:00). The catching was done above & below the Rio Vista Bridge in the main Sac at the end of the outgoing, slack & start of the incoming. 50 miles, 14 locations. Launched at Sandy Beach. Chartreuse & a new & more expensive colored Yo-Zuri (bright red back, silver side, white belly) caught most fish. Water 60*, semi-clear at the end of the outgo, slack & beginning of the incoming tides, more witches hair today. Air 50-74*, sky clear, wind 0 mph. Thanks for the company Bill.
Name: Polebrother
Email: james.thomas9@comcast.net
Location: Sac River Near Rio Vista
Weather: Perfect...No Wind, Mild Temp
Water_condition: Mostly Clear
Date: 10-29-09
Remote Name: 24.5.137.16
Fished with my friend Tim this day. Launched at Vieira's around 8 a.m., off the water by 6 p.m. Much like other Oct 29 RV trolling reports...several small legals to 6 lbs...in between shakers. Found a few schools with each producing 5-6 fish before vanishing. One double. Shallow-running clown and chartreuse YoZuri's won the day. Kept four combatants for the dinner table. Weather and water conditions were perfect...just a great fall day on the Delta. Sidebar: A very cordial DFG game warden arrived at the fish-cleaning station just as we were trimming the last of 8 filets...carcasses long gone and irretrievable. He looked at the pile of filets and asked how we did. We told him we got limits. He then asked, "what size?" We told him. After a bit of a pause we continued to make pleasant small talk for a minute or two and then he left. The legality of cleaning fish prior to transport was neither challenged nor mentioned.
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: East Delta... covered 40 miles...
Weather: Light winds..Partly cloudy....
Water_condition: Semi clear to off colored at 60 *
Date: 10-30-09
Remote Name: 69.237.117.123
THURSDAY.....OCTOBER 29th........After being grounded for a couple of days with the strong northerly winds, joined Mike Booker for a day in the East delta hunting largemouth bass..We launched at Kings Island and ended up covering about forty miles from Bullfrog Landing to Potato Slough hitting all the locations in between that have produced....Fished the end of the outgo and all of the incoming tide...The bite never got going as we picked up just 8 bass the whole day!...Pretty sure it takes a few days for the delta water to calm down after a strong wind storm & the temps drop some 6-7 degrees? We tried the big baits to no prevail.. All eight bass came on micro- downsized mini jigs....with 4 inch Robo / Senko's worms....Transition between a summer & fall pattern was evident as the strikes were far in between!...We talked to another bass angler late in the day...He said " he had picked up a 15 lb. limit !!! Of course...He didn't say where?.....Mike's Z 19 Camache Ranger ran flawlessly and covered ground very quickly....Only flaw...The 225 hp.Evinrude drinks a lot of gas!!...Looking forward for some Striper / Sturgeon fishing next week, as the weather looks good...See ya on the water....Naked.
Name: robert from shell
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal.net
Location: COLLINS LAKE
Weather: NICE
Water_condition: NICE
Date: 11-30-09
Remote Name: 74.37.126.110
HAS ANYBODY FISHED COLLINS LAKE RECENTLY. HEADING OUT THIER THIS SATURDAY ANY INFO WILL HELP THANKS.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Semi-clear to dirty 69*
Date: 10-29-09
Remote Name: 69.228.156.88
Jim Brown, no relation, a friend from Escalon, my lucky dog, Spike, and I went out for some stripers. We caught 12 legals (released 9) to 10# (tool a picture of Jim with it, two 4#, a 3#, the rest 19, 20”ers), no undersized, had one no hit/no stick and lost 4-6 tails. We trolled shallow for 5 hours. The catching was done above & below the Rio Vista Bridge in the main Sac at the end of the outgoing, slack & start of the incoming tides. 5.5 hours (7:15-12:45), 34 miles, 7 locations. Launched at Sandy Beach. Rainbow Yo-Zuri best). Water 60*, semi-clear at the end of the outgo, slack & beginning of the incoming tides, some witches hair on all. Air 50-72*, sky clear, wind 0-8 (mainly 0) mph. Some radio chatter about it being a hard day, dirty water elsewhere. Thanks for the company Jim.
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: North Delta Sloughs
Weather: Balmy midday ,then windy late.
Water_condition: Semi clear to very clear at 67 *
Date: 10-27-09
Remote Name: 69.237.117.123
MONDAY OCTOBER 26th..............HOOK, LINE, & SINKER!!!.....Getting a call from my bass Instructor Mike Booker about 8:00am....Hey Bob, got any plans today? I replied " Not really Mike...Whats up? Lets hit the delta! OK! but we'll have to use your Crestliner boat as my boats not ready....Give me an hour to get my gear ready......OK..........Mike shows up in front of my house right on schedule....But, NO CRESTLINER!....Just a brand new 19 foot RANGER APACHE....Black & Yellow with 225 HP and tournament set up!!!! He has been talking about getting this boat for months!! Never said a word about his dream boat on the phone..After a few minutes of shock...We headed out!......THE FISHING REPORT: Getting to Hogback & launching this new fishing machine, we found the water flat & calm with just very light winds....We decided to head to Minor and make the loop returning via Cache slough & finish the day in lower Steamboat.....Even with Mike taken it easy on the throttle, we reached Minor in record time....less than ten minutes....hitting 55 mph briefly, knowing this rocketship could do much more! ..Started fishing the top of the tide with just a few taps but no hookups...We used 5 & 6 inch Senko's at first, then went down to micro 3/32 oz wacky jigheads for a few dinks....With the tide starting to go out the bite increased just slighty, but never turned on...Thinking the falling barometer had something to do with the lack of action? As we couldn't get a positive bite going...I did get a nice 3 pound smallie which turned out to be the big fish of the day....All fish caught came on small baits...By 4:00pm. the delta winds picked up quickly....time to head back to Steamboat & finish the day there...Only got one bass in Steamboat....They had completely turned off!!! Headed back into Hogback with less than an hour before darkness to wipe down Mikes new fishing machine....Thanks again Mike for allowing me to be the first dude to fish with you...I,ll do the same. when I get my new Duckworth!! LOL!...A slow day in the north delta but exciting...See ya on the water..NAKED.....
Name: nunya biznez
Email: not4u2no@yahoo.com
Location: vallejo's water front
Weather: usual
Water_condition: polluted
Date: 10-24-09
Remote Name: 76.103.222.34
O K so just recently I was advised of an acquaintance of mine had been replaced in a matter of a day who worked on a boat called the "GAMECOCK" This just happens to be the boat that catches the shrimp and bullheads for the local bait shops. As I sit here and really give the whole issue some thought im really curious as to how many guys are unemployed in the bay delta area that have deck hand experience and have a current commercial fishing license since it is required for deckhands. Realistically probably none, also to make things a bit suspicious, I was also advised the acquaintance never got his gear nor did he get his license back from his employer aka the captain. So now as we think logically this just means there's a deck hand working on the gamecock using somebody's license but their own. So next time you buy grass shrimp or bull head's your sponsoring poachers!
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: 63-64*, semi-clear, some debris
Date: 10-22-09
Remote Name: 69.227.127.100
Bill Crooks invited me and my lucky dog, Spike, out for some stripers or sturgeon. We were skunked. We caught no legals, 1 undersized, had 3 hit/no stick and lost no tails. We fished bait for 4 hours, trolled shallow & deep for 2 hours. We fished the end of the incoming, slack and most of the incoming tide. 6.75 hours (7:15-2:00), 22 miles, 7 locations. Launched at Lower Sherman Island & fished below it. We bait fished shad, sardines, eel & roe. Water 63-64*, semi-clear, some debris on both the incoming & outgoing. Air 62-78*, sky clear, wind 0 mph. A lot of boats on the water, quite a bit of radio chatter about catching some striped bass, one sturgeon down river near Pittsburg & the Middle Grounds. Thanks for the company Bill, another beautiful day on the water.
Name: fishwithron2
Email: fishwithron2@sbcglobal.net
Location: home by the pool
Weather: sunny
Water_condition: 70
Date: 10-23-09
Remote Name: 75.26.163.157
To Fishboat Bass tournament has to get a special exception for their tournament in order to cull. Also black bass will live in a livewell while stripers needs to keep moving ( like sharks ) will not last and will belly up. If the striper dies and you toss the dead one back in for a bigger one, you can get cited for it.
Name: fishinbuddy
Email: f1sh1nbuddy@yahoo.com
Location: THE New Hogan Reservoir
Weather: cold
Water_condition: colder
Date: 10-22-2009
Remote Name: 98.248.2.230
As to all stripers in the freezer..... They were all caught at New Hogan where the limit is 10 no size requirement.....Check the reg....so does that mean I can have 20 in the freezer???? Planning to fish the Montezuma the month of Nov. Anyone have recommendation on what works there? Baits? Lures? Trolling? the water looks to be cold and dirty brown colored.... Any suggestions are greatly appreciatted....
Name: Fishboat
Email: fishboat35@yahoo.com
Location: can't fish 2 many in freezer
Weather: sunny
Water_condition: wet
Date: 10-22-09
Remote Name: 216.93.194.60
Just talked to the Fish&Game Sacramento about the possession limit on stripers. You can not have any more than two stripers in your possession at any time. You can not transport any more than the two fish if you are the only one in your vehicle with a fishing license. You may have four fish in your freezer or reefer at home if you have a spouse or roomate. If more people live with you you can have two fish per person in a freezer You can not have four fish in your trailer away from home in the freezer if you are the only one with a licence this includes your wife or anyone else with you. You can only have four at home with a spouse or roomate with only your license. After 60 plus years fishing in California I never understood this rule. For me to go fishing in the next week or so I have to eat two fish and then I can catch two more. One thought how do bass tournament fishermen keep 5 fish in a live well and cull the small fish when the limit is 5 fish in possession and they have the sixth fish on board? How can they keep fishing? If the bass fisherman can do it can I put two stripers in my live well and keep on fishing and cull the small one in the Rio Vista striper tournament? I forgot to ask the F&G this question. Lowell TIGHT LINES AND LOOSE DRAGS
Name: fishboat
Email: fishboat35@yahoo.com
Location: fishing for answers
Weather: sunny
Water_condition: perfect for coffee
Date: 10-22-09
Remote Name: 216.93.194.60
Hey POLE POSITION I was a commercial fisherman in California for 18 years and also owned a fish processing plant. My crew would hand cut about 10,000 lbs of fillets a day. I would check the fillets sometimes before packing and would find what we called miscuts. Some of the fillets would be a little short or too much flesh was left on the frame. These are professional fish filleters. I will guarantee that you being a sport fisherman and if you filleted a salmon, striper, bass or about any other fish you would have a right side fillet that would measure more and weigh more than the left side or vice versa, we all do it. I would like to know what happened to the F&G ticket that you got for the haibut fillet that was short but the fish was 2" over the legal limit. Where is the F&G regulations on the size of fillets from a fish If I had to go to court on that ticket I would bring in a haibut the same size and make the fish cop that wrote the ticket fillet the fish in front of the judge to prove my point. I still have fillets from four stripers in my freezer from fishing the delta durning the month of August. I plan to fish the delta in the next week or so for stripers. But first I am going to the F&G office and see if I can fish anymore or until I either eat the frozen fish or throw them in the garbage. I won't be talking to a fish cop but somebody higher up to get this possession limit thing straightened out. Lowell TIGHT LINES AND LOOSE DRAGS
Name: fishboat
Email: fishboat35@yahoo.com
Location: fishing for answers
Weather: nice
Water_condition: perfect for coffee
Date: 10-22-09
Remote Name: 216.93.194.60
Hey POLEPOSITION. I was a commercial fisherman in California for 18 years and also had a fish processing plant in California. We had a crew that processed up to 10,000 lbs of fish fillets a day. I would check at times the fillets and would find what we called missed cuts. These are professional fish filleters and a little slip of the knife and the fillet was cut a little short. I can guarantee you that you being a sport fisherman,if you fillet a salmon, striper, bass, or any fish for that matter, that the fillet from the left side of the fish and the right side will not measure the same or weigh the same. I would sure like to know how you came out with the F&G ticket for the halibut. Where is the fillet measurement size in the F&G regs. If I had to go to court I would take a halibut into court and make that fish cop that wrote me the ticket, make him fillet the same size fish in front of judge. I am planning to go striper fishing in the next week or so but I still have fillets from four fish I caught in August that are in the freezer. Now will I be a poacher if I don't either eat a couple or just throw them away in the garbage? Before I go fishing I am going to the F&G department and get an answer from somebody at the top not just a fish cop. Lowell tight lines and lose drags
Name: Ninja Fisherman
Email: silent_killer@mindyourbusiness.ordie
Location: Just a question
Weather: cloudy with a chance of meatballs
Water_condition: wet
Date: 10-20-09
Remote Name: 69.227.126.64
Does anyone know how the specifics for the "in possession" regulations work? i.e. what if the fish have been filleted, do they still count? What if they've been cooked? Obviously if you cooked and ate them, they're technically in your possession till you crap them out, lol. But I'm sure they don't count that! So where do they draw the line? I can't stand poachers but I think that you should be able to keep a daily limit. Just because you don't go home between days and put them in your fridge doesn't mean you should be penalized. Anyhow, I just want to make sure I'm doing it legit when I go out for a mulit-day trip. Thanks!
Name: fishwithron2
Email: fishwithron2@yahoo.com
Location: home by the pool
Weather: rain
Water_condition: clear
Date: 10-19-09
Remote Name: 75.26.198.123
The rule is in possesion no mater how many days you fished. Heard a guy got tag when DFG check his refrig and he had over limit of fish and he had been fishin for 2-3 days. Limit was 2 . Don't make sense if your fishin for aweek and limit out everyday and limit is 1 (one) and DFG come by and you have 6 ( six) they will cite you. So Bob, have that beer batter ready.
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Getting ready for Ft. Bragg
Weather: Light showers in Sacto.
Water_condition: Very good!
Date: 10-19-09
Remote Name: 69.229.120.72
MONDAY OCTOBER 19th..........I'M STARTING TO THINK PASSING THE STATE LAW BAR EXAM IS EASIER THAN THE INTERPRETATION OF THE CALIFORNIA FISHING REGULATIONS!! CHAPTER 1.....GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS.... 1.17....BAG AND POSSESSION LIMIT.......No more than ONE daily bag limit of each kind of fish,amphibian,reptile,mollusk or crustacean named in these regulations may be taken or possessed by any one person unless otherwise authorized: regardless of whether they are fresh or frozen, or otherwise preserved. Exceptions: See Sections 7.00 7.50(a) 27.60 (c) and 195, tittle 14, CCR.....So, if you have more than One daily bag limit of any specious in possession....You can be cited....Better eat them quickly and don't go over the daily limit.....In possession.....So, if your camping for a week or so and you got limits each day...You can't keep daily limits.....Because of the in possession rule...Section 1.17....What if you fished the delta & each day got a limit of Striped Bass ( 2 fish ) and returned home, cleaned fish, and returned to the delta........Does the possession rule apply here? I am totally lost!!!!!!!!!! Help!!!! See ya on the water..Naked........P.S...Much easier posting reports.....
Name: James V Netzel
Email: wearegods1@att.net
Location: my freezer
Weather: warm and dry in the house
Water_condition: Alhambra tastes the best
Date: 10-19-09
Remote Name: 75.45.127.244
Hey pole position, there was a question and answer in the latest issue of WON about the Halibut fillet question. Email me back if you want the posting. James
Name: fishboat
Email: fishboat35@yahoo.com
Location: Union Valley and delta
Weather: nice
Water_condition: 64
Date: 10-16-09
Remote Name: 216.93.194.60
Fished Union Valley two weeks ago for 4 days and caught limits of trout every day. I was camping there. I cleaned all the fish and had them in seperate plastic bags for each day caught. Now driving home to Citrus Heights I now have 20 cleaned fish in my cooler. If stoped by the F&G am I in violation of the 2 limits in possession? I can prove that I was at the lake for 4 days. Now would my only defense would be, have the fish checked for time of cleaning. I fish the delta sometimes for 14 days straight as I have a trailer at a resort on the Moke. I might be driving home after the 14 day trip with 28 frozen striper filets am I now in violation again as I am not at my home in Citrus Heights? Lowell
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: North Delta
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: semi-clear
Date: 10-18-09
Remote Name: 24.7.146.124
I couldn't get any of my friends to go with me yesterday, so I decided to go fish for black bass. I had a good time out there with no one to bother me. I got out there at 7:20 in the fog. The fog lifted around 9 or 9:30. The little ones were biting right away. I ended up catching 3 keepers, one at l 1/2lbs and a good 2lb 13ozer. I had to put it on the scale, since its been so long since I caught a descent largemouth. I caught them all using 5 and 6 inch senkos. I never even casted anything else. I figured that since we had that good rain, fish would be looking for worms. I left at 2 o'clock. That's it! Good fishin"
Name: stripers only
Email: farpuzul@bigvalley.net
Location: haven't fished yet
Weather: don't know
Water_condition: don't care
Date: 10-18-09
Remote Name: 76.196.76.69
Do you feel so stupid for reading the reports that you have to tell someone to stop it? Sore asses......write whatever you want about your dog, share your fun day.
Name: stripers only
Email: farpuzul@bigvalley.net
Location: haven't fished yet
Weather: don't know
Water_condition: don't care
Date: 10-18-09
Remote Name: 76.196.76.69
Do you feel so stupid for reading the reports that you have to tell someone to stop it? Sore asses......write whatever you want about your dog, share your fun day.
Name: James V Netzel
Email: wearegods1@att.net
Location: Port of Sacramento
Weather: hot and muggy for October
Water_condition: the usual, stained
Date: 10-17-09
Remote Name: 75.45.127.244
Took some 6 year olds for a couple of hours to catch itsy bitsy perch. They had a blast. Hey Naked, your post about the stupid rule of the D.F.G. is going to put a hamper on the deckhands on party boats as they make a pretty penny cleaning fish that were caught on the party boats. Gonna save me some money though. Must have been a new class of graduates from D.F.G..
Name: poleposition
Email: thebesharas@att.net
Location: fyi fyi fyi fyi fyi fyi
Weather: mad
Water_condition: boiling
Date: 10-17-09
Remote Name: 69.225.38.180
after halibut fishing a couple years ago a friend of mine and myself were cleaning halibut we caught at the fish cleaning station in berkeley my buddy mike had a couple fish 2 inches over the minimum size limit. with the filets and the carcases the filets came from right there together was given ticket"s" for under size filets even though the fish made the size limit but the filets did not
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Not on this day
Weather: Very nice...Balmy....
Water_condition: Just like yesterday....
Date: 10-17-09
Remote Name: 69.229.120.72
SATURDAY.........OCTOBER 17th.... ARE YOU KIDDING ME?.....Guy brown, don't know about this ruling? What if you were staying at Vierria's or Brannon State park for a week or so and decided to eat a few of these stripers.....ITS NOT YOUR HOME!!!!! Would cleaning a legal striper for comsumption at this campsite be a violation? This is practiced all of the time..... DUH!!....What about all the fisherman that stop at Vierra's and clean their catch at the end of the day? Reading the regs, I understand that the fish can't be in the condition where its size can't be determined....Section 1.87......Another example: How about all the fisherman that have live-wells in their boats.....Its illegal to transfer LIVE fish from where you caught them....Well, to keep them fresh, many fisherman keep their live -well going till reaching home....This is a violation! Right? So, after KILLING the fish, and you don't have enough ice to keep your catch fresh till you reach home....After you drain your live-well...BY BOOK..You end up with dead stinky fish! WITH THE SHORTAGE OF GAME WARDENS....LETS STOP THIS NIT PICKING & GO AFTER THE REAL PROBLEM.......PROACHERS!!!!!!......Glad I'm a C & R dude......Naked.....
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Dirty, some debris
Date: 10-15-09
Remote Name: 69.105.90.185
Bill Crooks, my lucky dog, Spike, and I went out for some stripers or sturgeon. We caught 2 legals to 7#, 2 undersized, no hit/no stick and lost no tails. We fished bait (shad, eel) for 3 hours (one legal, had/missed one sturgeon pump), trolled shallow & deep for 3 hours (the 7#er). The catching that was done was down river from Sherman at the end of the outgoing, slack & start of the incoming. 6.5 hours (7:15-1:45), 24 miles, 8 locations. Launched at Lower Sherman Island. One fish caught on shad, one trolling deep (chartreuse Yo-Zuri). Water 64*, dirty (most of the time, most places), 30-60 minutes of semi-clear to clear, some debris on the outgoing. Air 62-80*, sky clear, wind 0-3 (mainly 0) mph. Some radio chatter about catching sturgeon down river & in Suisun Bay. Thanks for the company Bill, a great day. Interesting D.F.G. encounter, regulation & interpretation learned today. Bill cleans our fish after we come in while I de-rig the boat. Two Rangers drive up, chat with us ask to see our fish. Bill shows them two bags on nice fillets. They advise us we can’t clean any fish subject to a slot or weight limit until we get home. They do not give us a ticket as they could see by the size of the fillets that the fish were both legals. Here is the F&G Code Section that the two Wardens said we violated: 5508. It is unlawful to possess on any boat or to bring ashore any fish upon which a size or weight limit is prescribed in such a condition that its size or weight cannot be determined. The commission may adopt regulations, under which fish other than whole fish may be brought ashore, which establish sizes or weights for cleaned or otherwise cut fish equivalent to sizes or weights for whole fish. When Bill said that this did not say we could not clean a fish on shore, they tried to find another section that would say that. They could not find it, but said, "Trust us, that's the law"! For myself I seldom keep fish so this rule was unknown to me. Bill keeps fish frequently and was surprised to lear of it. I checked with the guys at F.W. Sacramento & they said don't clean your fish until you get home. Every time I go out I learn something new.
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sherman Island to Montezuma
Weather: Fog Am hours...Balmy afternoon....
Water_condition: Just off colored at 63 degrees
Date: 10-17-09
Remote Name: 69.229.120.72
FRIDAY OCTOBER 16th...........SUPPLY & DEMAND .. (THREADFIN SHAD)...$$$$$$...Took Shell station Robert out for our first try, strickly bait fishing for Sturgeon / Striper fishing...We stopped at Bob's Bait in Isleton as we didn't want to spend alot of time searching for fresh shad...As expected, they only had FROZEN.....Nothing wrong with frozen shad if you can't find fresh, but!! $10.00 a bag!! TWO BAGS COST $21.70 after taxes!!! These shad were huge and about 8 to 10 a bag.....Enough said"......launched at Sherman county park.....weather conditions....light winds with fog....Took about 25 minutes to reach the location I wanted to try first....Just above Chain Island....Caught just the end of the outgo as the turn around ( incoming ) tide was around 9:00am....We stayed in this location for much of the incoming tide....Lots of nibbles & light touches on the butterflied shad...Only had one serious take down and missed him!..Our only bait on this day was shad..No shrimp..no salmon roe...Just shad....By 1:00 pm, decided to take a boat ride....Headed up to Montezuma slough and as we went through the salt water locks ran into Ron Retzlaff.. Ron has that Mark Wilson look alike boat!...Guess they did well bait fishing in Monti earlier in the morning on the outgo...Caught fish to twenty pounds...My problem was the locks close at 5:00pm and we would only have a few hours to fish....Fished downstream by Nurse slough till almost 4:00 pm....Once again..Just nibbles & light touches....Time to go! Got to the locks in time and headed back to Sherman....Other than a few short stripers....which cost $ 21.70 to catch & release...that was it for the day....Oh well, Robert had never been in Montezuma before...so it was a fun boat ride for him....See ya on the water..Naked.
Name: James V Netzel
Email: wearegods1@att.net
Location: Port of Sacramento
Weather: foggy, then sunny
Water_condition: stained more than usual
Date: 10-16-09
Remote Name: 75.45.127.244
The port is loaded but the fish are small on the screen. Picked up 1 just legal striper, and 1 undersized slow trolling jumbo minnows in the basin. Only saw 1 other fish caught, a 24incher fast trolling lures. I don't know the secret here yet. I waited 6 years on the waiting list to be able to launch here but have little to show for it. Can anyone help?
Name: Mike and Jay
Email: popie27@comcast.net
Location: San Joaquin and Sacramento River sides of Delta
Weather: Beautiful day
Water_condition: Stained
Date: 10-16-2009
Remote Name: 71.193.49.239
My son and I launched out of Brannon Island State Park and fished both the San Joaquin and Sacramento River sides of the Delta between 7 in the morning until 2 pm. We used small swim baits, spoons and sardines and caught 3 keeper stripers 3-4 pounds) and about 8 under the legal size limit. All fish caught were released.
Name: A Fisherperson
Email: underwater@sbcglobal.net
Location: delta (Sacramento)
Weather: calm now
Water_condition: getting better
Date: 10-12-09
Remote Name: 76.217.156.85
I don't believe anyone is monitoring this site but us fisherpeople. I think we all have a point in this squabble. If you wish to complain or give thanks for info you've read here, please send it to the person's email address. It does not need to be on this site. I appreciate all the tips I get from reading these blurps. I do get tired of reading about somone's lucky dog or any other pet. Lets just stick to the facts please. That's all I'm looking for. If I want to know anything else I'll contact you through your email address if you leave a valid one on your report. Thanks
Name: Rex Hammer
Email: rex.hammer@hotmail.com
Location: Eagle Lake - Spaulding Ramp
Weather: Nice, Nice, Nice
Water_condition: Very, Very Low
Date: 10-11-09
Remote Name: 75.26.53.228
Back from our annual trip to Eagle Lake. The water is about 1 1/2 to 2 feet lower than last year. Many areas to be very careful and there is NO bobber fishing the tules because the water is a foot deep at best there. We did well finding a nice bobber bite in the morning North of the Rock Pile across from Pelican Point. All fish on crawlers most with some type of attractant. Powerbait trout, Garlic Dip and Carp Spit were the most active. Trolling we did best off the Youth camp running West to East (afternoon) pulling a silver dodger and a mid sized Red Head Copper Dick Nite. Also caught a few on Orange Cripplelure behind a 50/50 dodger. The fish were running smaller this year with the "nice" ones coming in between 19" to 20". We did catch some bigger ones with my 20"er going 3lbs 3 oz. Caught that one on an olive micro jig under a clear casting bubble (half a crank on the reel, count to 12 then another half crank on the reel). They are supposed to be dredging the Spaulding ramp starting next week and they had people out doing some prep work so it will probably happen. If not there is about a 1/2 foot of water on the left side (as you head out) about 15' from the shore, large vessels will definately hit the and more than likely stick in the mud. Be Careful...
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Civility Please
Weather: NA
Water_condition: NA
Date: 10-10-09
Remote Name: 69.224.218.191
The Administrator, if there is one, should delete posts with no e-mail address &/or insulting, personal attacking information. This site & all other fishing blog sites are intended for recreational fishermen to share the information they wish. If someone posting cannot say something nice they should not post or the Administrator should delete the post.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Catch & Release (C&R)
Weather: NA
Water_condition: Na
Date: 10-10-09
Remote Name: 68.125.109.14
Steve: FYI. Regards.
Name: Steve Robinson
Email: casarobinson@hotmail.com
Location: at home watching football
Weather: cool and dry
Water_condition: ????
Date: 10-10-09
Remote Name: 76.20.18.118
Hey Mike and Jay, what does (C&R) mean? Please elaborate. Thanks.
Name: James V Netzel
Email: wearegods1@att.net
Location: Port of Sacramento
Weather: clear and calm
Water_condition: the usual, stained
Date: 10-09-09
Remote Name: 75.45.127.244
Slow trolled jumbo minnows in the turning basin for 1-17 incher. Very slow day talking to the other members out there. The charts were full of big fish but I think there is too much bait in the water. Need some colder weather to kill off some of the shad. Maybe the weather coming will help the bite.
Name: James V Netzel
Email: wearegods1@att.net
Location: Port of Sacramento
Weather: clear and calm
Water_condition: the usual, stained
Date: 10-09-09
Remote Name: 75.45.127.244
Slow trolled jumbo minnows in the turning basin for 1-17 incher. Very slow day talking to the other members out there. The charts were full of big fish but I think there is too much bait in the water. Need some colder weather to kill off some of the shad. Maybe the weather coming will help the bite.
Name: Mike and Jay
Email: popie27@comcast.net
Location: SJ/3 Mile, King Island
Weather: Windy on Thursday, better on Friday
Water_condition:
Date: 10-09-2009
Remote Name: 71.193.49.239
My son and I fished the delta the last two days. Thursday we went to the San Joaquin/3 Mile/Fisherman’s Cut areas. It was slow fishing for us on this breezy day. We caught about 10 undersize stripers and 4 bass, all C&R. Today, we went to the King Island area and again encountered a slow day. My son caught around 7 bass (C&R), and never mind how I did. I hope the larger stripers show up soon.
Name: big fish II
Email: bigfishII@urmamas.com
Location: Big fishes moms house
Weather: cloudy
Water_condition: stained
Date: 10-10-09
Remote Name: 66.60.181.171
Hey big fish give us ur location where u fish so we can meet u out there and see who is the better fisherman. Ur Call
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: North Delta Sloughs
Weather: Breezy at times....Fishable.....
Water_condition: Clear to semi clear at .. 62-63 *
Date: 10-08-09
Remote Name: 69.229.120.72
THURSDAY OCTOBER 8th...........COOLER WATER... JUST BEFORE RIO VISTA DERBY....Brian Arimoto joined me for a day of bass fishing and once again launched at Hogback.....Just one other vehicle in the parking lot! We found the water temps dropping another 5 degrees since Tuesday....62 degrees in early morning and just hitting 63 degrees by late in the afternoon...The cooler water had definitely effected the bite!....Unlike Tuesday, the fish were just not as aggressive as both of us worked hard, fishing till almost darkness for twenty fish....With the slow bite, we make adjustments & downsized our baits...We went with 5 inch Senkos instead of the 6 inchers..and the smaller Brushogs instead of the super hogs....This seemed to work? Brian picked up a 7 pound striper which surprised us both as we found a pod of bass and he must have been in the mix? Largest bass of the day went about 3 1/2 lbs...No 4's or 5's on this day.......Looks like the forecast for some pretty good rain will hold off till after the Rio Vista Derby....Last year., the winds howled to 40 mph!! Good luck to all, trying their luck.....Thanks for the company Brain...See ya on the water.. Naked.
Name: big fish
Email: donthave@aol.com
Location: just reading blow your own horn's report
Weather: could be better
Water_condition: same as above
Date: 10-09-09
Remote Name: 71.193.49.27
BLOW YOUR OWN HORN-What's your old lady's number?
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: North Delta.....?.....
Weather: Balmy afternoons...cool mornings...
Water_condition: Perfect..semi clear....at..68 degrees.
Date: 10-07-09
Remote Name: 69.229.120.72
TUESDAY....OCTOBER 6th........................FIRST DAY WEARING WINTER OVERALLS!...Mike Booker invited me for some black bass fishing in all the many sloughs that connect to the main river system...Mikes Crestliner is dialed in for this type of fishing ......while it is not a true bass boat, it handles very well putting us on the fish in tight quarters.......We launched at Hogback with the air temps in the low 40's and with the light northerly winds, it felt much cooler.....Both of us had brought our winter overalls which made things very comfortable. The tides for the day were a morning outgoing tide ( 2.5 feet & a major incoming tide of 4 & 1/2 feet whice would take us to darkness....At this writing, STRIPER FISHING has been slow as on this day we observed many fisherman trying their luck for very few fish being caught...We had a slow start in the early morning...even with the good water movement with the tide going out...Could have been the cooler water temps? A drop from 72 * to 67 * A few bites for me & a 4 pounder for Mike...his fish came on a weighted SENKO...By noon, the winds let up and the temps became very BALMY....A slow morning bite changed in the early afternoon as we incountered the incoming tide & warmer temps....Using finesse wacky jigs with 4 inch Senko's....We caught a ton of DINKS! and about 6 fish in the 3 & 4 lb class..Mikes fish count had to be well over 50 bass! Mostly one pounders...and about 25 for myself...A very enjoyable afternoon even though the the steady bite was made up with small fish...Heading back to the barn ( Hogback ) just before dark ,we ended the day fishing tules in lower Steamboat.....They were still biting as Mike picked up a solid 3 1/2 pounder!....Very rare having zero delta winds in lower Steamboat just before dark!! Not a whisper of winds.....Thanks for taking me out Mike....See ya on the water...Naked...
Name: Blow my own horn
Email: don't u wish
Location: every place that was posted
Weather:
Water_condition: crowded
Date: 10-10-09
Remote Name: 131.89.192.112
You guys should give it up on posting. you really ruin it for guys that have fished these spots for years. Posting you caught two 20" stripers big deal make others want to go out and try those spots.OH BOY. why don't you keep your reports to yourself and who what where when what color what temp what tide what weather what fish what boat ramp who you took what dog went what guide you saw well maybe you might get it by now. word of mouth should be good enough, posting for every fisherman from 200 miles around will come and crowd our water ways and boat ramps. Good luck tight lines happy fishing WHATEVER give it up. You might as well share your old lady too
Name: Tim Mcm
Email: singletracktim
Location: Folsom Lake
Weather: windy
Water_condition: 70
Date: 10-03-09
Remote Name: 98.238.145.82
Started at 7:30 drop shotted and dragged split shot brown worms for 3 bites in the front of the boat for 1 broke off heavy fish, lost the others 1/2 way back to the boat, no bite's for the back of the boat. Very windy and boat control was difficult took off at 11:30 due to the wind. Naked and Guy please continue to post reports there are many of us out here that uses this site "your reports" and other's to plan our fishing trips and get a heads up on whats and where is "hot", some of us only have the weekends to fish so Guy and Naked doing the research is very helpful not to mention the nice personal touch both they put into there reports. Mr, X does not work and play well with others.
Name: Pete Fredeen
Email: pfredeen@aol.com
Location: not enough lately
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 10-03-09
Remote Name: 69.108.172.229
I don't post enough but this is the first site i go to get info on how the regulars are doing. I thank you all for your insight. Please dont get discouraged by the idiots. Tight Lines, Pete
Name: big fish
Email: Jasper@aol.com
Location: home at the computer
Weather: nice
Water_condition: nice
Date: 10-03-09
Remote Name: 71.193.49.27
Naked and Guy: We appreciate your reports and sharing your experiences. Don't let them two "sportsman" jerks get to you. Hey jerks: this site is to share info amongst friends and not to hear jerks whining so buzz off!
Name: fishwithron2
Email: fishwithron2@yahoo.com
Location: home by the pool
Weather: clear
Water_condition: clear
Date: 10-02-09
Remote Name: 75.26.194.180
Don't let thoe two guys get you Naked as Mr 2 and Mr xxx are just some wise guys jealous and can't catch anything. As mention down below, if you don't like it, don't read it.
Name: Hewescraft Mario
Email: masje@sbc
Location: Delta Rio Vista area
Weather: ssss
Water_condition: ss
Date: 10-02-09
Remote Name: 69.225.228.198
Whats your problem bud. We like these reports so if you don't like them don't read them. We REAL fisherman appreciate this information and use on a daily basis.People like you discourage good writers to share their comments. So beat it!!
Name: mr x 2nd
Email: xoxo
Location: minor slough
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 10-02-09
Remote Name: 76.193.48.229
Please mr. Guy go away with your detailed reports. No one wants to hear them and cares who you were fishing with and who you saw on the water. Let people go and find there own fish, speeds, and set backs. Regards.
Name: Neutral Reader
Email: avidreader.com
Location: Steamboat, Minor
Weather: Good
Water_condition: Wet
Date: 10-02-2009
Remote Name: 71.193.49.239
Mr. XXX, You should follow this advice: Silence is Golden. You have only yourself to blame.
Name: Mr.Xxxxxx
Email: MrX@Minor.com
Location: Minor & Steamboat
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Good
Date: 10-2-2009
Remote Name: 207.166.7.209
Naked there you go agian telling everybody about the fish you did'nt catch.Why do you tell everybody what at good fisherman you are.Good fisherman don't give up there spots.Some people have been fishing there for years.Thanks for ruinning a very productive fishing area!! Thanks again Naked Fisherman Mr.X
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Shoals....Steamboat.....Minor...
Weather: Mild daytime temps with northerly breezes
Water_condition: Semi clear to off colored at 68 *
Date: 10-02-09
Remote Name: 69.237.118.217
THURSDAY OCT 1st.........................THE BASS WITHOUT STRIPES....... Tom Ramage joined me for an early fall day in the north delta......We launched at Hogback finding the air temps on the cool side with a hint of fall in the air....Remember, just last week...107 degrees at Rio Vista!...Spent much of the morning shallow trolling in lower Steamboat & Shoals. Finding the water temps down to 67 degrees and pretty decent tides, we were hoping Mr. Striper would respond to our Yo-Zuri lures.....?.... Gotta tell you, it was poor fishing with just two stripes caught all morning & a few tail stealers......Both fish were very bright and fresh run...5 & 6 pounders....Ran into Pastor Steve who was working the lower area below the bridge ( westbank) they picked up two below & two fish next to us at the shoals.....Looking at my notes from last year at this time....most of our days out were averaging 10 - 18 fish a day....Every year is different, but I'm not willing to run miles & miles for a few fish! Guess I have been spoiled over the years? ................THE SECOND HALF OF THE DAY....Both Tom & myself brought our bass gear with us. We headed for Minor slough for the afternoons 4 foot incoming tide...Ran into Mike Booker who had been working Minor while we were trolling the shoals......He had a good morning catching bass.....We began working the two canals that loop back into Cache slough....Instant sucess!!! with the moving water ( incoming ) we found the bass on a positive bite. Using mostly finesse style Zappu jigheads ( 3/32 oz ) the robo MORNING DAWN color was the hot ticket!! Both of us hit 4 pounders with lots of two's....very few Dinks!.....While I have fished these shallow canals many times, it can be DEAD without moving water....but, on this day the timing was perfect...lots of moving water.. The action stayed hot till the current relaxed and the bite slowly went south....Later in the afternoon, we fished more in the main part of the slough where we found more current...But, the best bite was back in the canals earlier in the day...Stll waiting for the striper bite to pick up...and it will....but, meanwhile keeping my bass gear in the boat....Thanks for the company Tom......See ya on the water...Naked....P.S...Forgot to mention..tried throwing traps for about an hour in Steamboat for nothing.....
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Dirty to semi-clear to clear
Date: 10-01-09
Remote Name: 69.108.231.123
Bill Crooks invited my lucky dog, Spike, and me out for an early Fall striper outing. We caught 10 legals to 10#, a 7#er, most 22”, 4 undersized, no hit/no stick and lost 4-5 tails. The catching was done at the end of the outgoing, slack & start of the incoming tides. 6.25 hours (7:00-1:15), 32 miles, 14 locations. Launched at Lower Sherman Island. Shallow trolled (6-8’ of water) 140’ back at 4.5-5 mph & deep trolled (13-17’) 65-75’ back at 3 mph below Sherman. 2 fish caught shallow trolling on the chartreuse with black spots and brown/purple/silver & white (the 10#er) Yo-Zuri. 8 caught deep trolling on the chartreuse & Redhead. Water 68*, dirty, semi-clear to clear, lot’s of witches hair on the incoming. Air 56-75*, sky clear, wind 0-5 (mainly 0) mph. Clyde Wands & Pastor Steve were on the water today. Thanks for the company Bill, a great day.
Name: Capt. Moe
Email: moesatt2@yahoo.com
Location: Farallones ISlands
Weather: low light fog/mist/sunny
Water_condition: clear/low swells
Date: 09-27-09
Remote Name: 76.102.120.231
Aboard the New Salmon Queen out Emeryville Fishing with Dan Hernandez (pro angler) of So. California We set over a wrecked boat for near limits of lingcod with live bait for 20 rods Later limits of fat husky pacific rockfish for 20 rods A plus many whales in the area good watching Respectfully submitted Capt. Moe
Name: Hil Felton
Email: wxyz
Location: Union Valley
Weather: Cold early then pleasant
Water_condition: clear, 65 deg F.
Date: 09-30-09
Remote Name: 66.81.44.22
The Wheels and Reels went to Union Valley for its Sept Derby with many small fish being caught. John Holkko reported that he caught and released three limits. I caught several small fish in addition to the my five keepers. I fished down at 100 ft with blades and a nightcrawler most of the day with one exception- I dropped an orange broken-back rapala down to 80 feet and hooked the derby winning fish. It was an 8 pound 9 ounce trout ( mackinaw). This trout is the largest that I've caught in 15 years in a SIRS derby. Bragging rights? No I'm too modest. Ha Other derby winners include Vern Avery 2nd place with a 1 pound 11 ounce Mack and Dean Milton 3rd with a 1 pound 5 ounce mack. Our Oct. derby is scheduled for Camanche on the 28th.
Name: 14_Blast
Email: pdm1n@netscape.net
Location: San Joaquin
Weather: Warm to hot
Water_condition: Semi Clear, lots of weeds
Date: 09-26-09
Remote Name: 71.202.251.96
Fished with Scott and Uncle Tom. We launched out of Laurentzen's. We were able to catch fish at all the stops we made. We were limited to what we could do because our steering cable on our main motor snapped; however, we did have the kicker. We limited out by 10:30 am (3 limits). There wasn't a whole lot of trollers out there, I bet they were at the fishing seminar. The hot lure was the red headed white Yozuri, it caught all the fish except for 2. We should've been off the water a little after 10:30, but it was a very very slow ride with the kicker.
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Minor, Steamboat ..North Delta.....
Weather: Warm.....light winds.....
Water_condition: Semi clear to clear at 72 *
Date: 09-25-09
Remote Name: 69.237.68.27
THURSDAY....SEPTEMBER 24th.........DINK CITY!..........Launched at Hogback around 7:30 am. with Mike Booker....With my batteries fully charged, this would be a day devoted to pure bassing......Meaning I would be running my Minn Kota to death!....which we did....The bite was off & on as finding a pattern that would produce steady bites was tough!! Most fish caught were one pounders with a few slighty bigger.....Unlike Tuesday....couldn't locate those 3-4 pounders....Could have been the lack of water movement with a weak outgoing tide of just one foot...?....We worked hard for about 18 bass...Spent most of the day in Minor .......Just like stripers, the bass in the delta can humble you at times...But, thats what makes fishing interesting and you cherish the banner days on the water...See ya on the water...Naked. P.S. Fireman Jack..Are you going to Haps Bait for the annual Seminar tomorrow?
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Decker/Sherman Islands
Weather: HOT! HOT! HOT!
Water_condition: semi-clear 71 Degrees
Date: 09-22-09
Remote Name: 24.7.146.124
Yesterday I took Bill Bushey out to bait fish for stripers yesterday. And after getting 2 pounds of luscious fresh shad at Thorntin Bait, I thought we were gonna get our limits of stripers easily. Boy! Was I wrong! I got skunked! I didn't even catch a catfish. All I caught were about 8 dinks. Bill must have caught close to 20 dinks. However, he did catch a legal striper and one catfish. Thanks to Guy Brown! I did launch and buy a old timers's launching pass at Sandy Beach. It sure beat Brannan Island's pass price. Thanks again Guy! Since striper fishing was so lousy, I'll be back to black bass next time out. Good fishin' Jerry
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Decker,Shoals,Minor..Steamboat
Weather: HOT! HOT! & HOT!!!!! WINDLESS!!
Water_condition: Off colored to very clear at 73 *
Date: 09-22-09
Remote Name: 69.108.1.125
Tuesday Sept 22nd............................FIRST DAY OF FALL? ONLY ON PAPER!!....Tom Ramage joined me on a day which both of us understood we would be facing daytime temps in the century mark! If your looking for a good striper fishing report, you'll not get it from us!! We put in an honest effort both deep trolling & shallow trolling from Steamboat slough down to Decker Island...From the top of the tide and most of the outgo, we just nailed ONE striper that went seven pounds that took a Clown colored Yo-Zuri with a orange colored zoom tail....Got this fish at the shoals....You know its pretty slow when your not receiving those tail wackers ( short strikes ) which is common when shallow trolling....and the witches hair was not a problem as we stayed away from the westbank and focused mostly on the east side .........My Hummingbird Matrix was showing fish at all levels and I gotta believe the fish were there....but not responding......Could be the warm water temps are putting the stripes on the NOT GONNA BITE MODE? By noon and very close to the bottom of the tide, we came to the conclusion...trolling was not productive....Lets head to Minor & throw Traps and if that doesn't pan out.....Change gears & simply Bass fish......Getting to minor, we found zero winds & very hot conditions....Had to be over 100 degrees as both of us were sweating with drenched shirts.....Throwing traps produced nothing, not even a schoolie striper.....Time to get the bass gear out as we approached the larger incoming tide.....While the stripers showed no interest, the bass did, as we used Senko's & shaky jigs......Finesse style worked well, but the large 6 inch worms also worked!...Both Tom & myself landed bass close to the 5 pound mark with lots of ones & two's....These largemouths were very tight to cover as most fish were biting just next to structure ( shaded areas ) By 4:00 pm. we had caught & released about twenty bass with 5 going over the 4lb. mark....Not bad for such a hot day...Tom reminded me that the sun goes down about 7:00pm and he wanted to do some smallie fishing to end the day....We left Minor the back way and hit the upper Steamboat area trolling the rip rap with speedtraps heading back to Hogback ramp.....Lots of dinks caught with just a mix of larger fish....and most of them spitting up crawfish parts when hooked!..Tom caught a two pounder with half of a crawdad still hanging outside of the fishes mouth! Talk about agressive!! WOW!.....Once again, a dissappointing day striper fishing....but a super day for largemouths......Looking forward to attend the annual Hap's bait seminar in Rio Vista this Saturday.....Thanks for the company Tom....Cooler weather just around the corner!...See ya on the water....Naked.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Hot, no wind
Water_condition: 72*, semi-clear to clear
Date: 09-22-09
Remote Name: 69.106.75.247
Bill Crooks, my lucky dog, Spike, and I went out for an early Fall striper outing. We caught 2 legals, 20” & 6#, no undersized, 1-2 hit/no stick and lost no tails. We were out early & off the water by 11 due to the heat. The catching we did occurred at the end of the incoming & start of the outgoing. 4.5 hours (6:30-11), 27 miles, 10 locations. Launched at Sandy Beach. Shallow trolled (6-8’ of water) 140’ back at 4.5-5 mph & deep trolled (13-17’) 65-75’ back at 3 mph below the Rio Vista bridge. Fish caught shallow trolling on the chartreuse with black spots Yo-Zuri. Water 72*, semi-clear to clear, lot’s of witches hair on the outgoing. Air 62-88*, sky clear, wind 0 mph. Pastor Steve, Bob Harries & Tom Ramage on the water today. Thanks for the company Bill, another good day.
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: SACTO RIVER side of Delta
Weather: SUNNY WITH LIGHT BREEZES ( perfect )
Water_condition: Off colored to semi clear at 71 *
Date: 09-16-09
Remote Name: 69.108.3.73
WEDS SEPTEMBER 16th....................PRETTY SLOW FOR THIS ANGLER....Took my youngest brother Randy out for a day in the delta hoping to just maybe have an average day...like catching some of those small schoolies that have hanging out the past few weeks....Pretty rare to get my brother in the boat as fishing to him is just a seven letter word! Well, on this day I couldn't find stripers that would co-operate....not even on the tide change!....The Shoals, Dairy, Decker & Steamboat were DEAD!! Can't tell you how many passes I made for nothing!...Managed to hit one fish at Westbank ( 7&1/2 pounds) and this fish came on my rod.....Working with the big outgoing tide in the early morning was tough! lots of debris with off colored conditions....The incoming tide in the afternoon was better, but still didn't produce....Only saw just one other boat at Westbank catch a fish and there were plenty of others working this area....Even went to my veteran older YO-ZURIES that have kicked butt in the past with teeth mark scars on them! Nothing!....By 3:30 in the afternoon and trolling for nearly 8 hours for one fish....I raised the WHITE FLAG!!! My objective was to have my brother get bit & feel the power of Mr. Striper....just a schoolie would work....Didn't have to be a big fish!......Just couldn't get it done on this day......Ended up doing what I didn't want to do....Smallmouth fishing!.....When everything else fails...these guys seemed to produce & save the day......Shot upstream past the Ferry in upper Steamboat & began working the Rip Rap using red/orange 1/8 oz speedtraps......BINGO! My brother was catching fish...as we found a pretty decent smallie bite on the incoming tide....No! they don't pull your string like stripers, but on light line fun to catch......After picking up a couple dozen to 2 1/2 pounds decided to call it a day.....heading back just above the Ferry, we observed two sealions tearing into some nice size channel cats....Eating everything but the heads!! The heads were floating on the water surface along with the air bladders...we counted 6 heads! These cats had to be fairy large fish? As I picked up one of the heads & guessed the total weight with the body attached in the 8 pound class! What a waste!....Better a cat than a striper or salmon. Back at the hogback ramp, talked to a few other fisherman and they too had a tough day striper fishing....Just one of those days.....See ya on the water.....Naked.....
Name: Nick Garcia
Email: nickg1028@comcst.net
Location: United States
Weather: XXX
Water_condition: XXX
Date: 09-16-09
Remote Name: 67.172.164.51
We have lost a great fishing friend . Our good friend Bob Roselli succumbed to cancer after a hard fought battle. I know how much he loved striped bass fishing. He was member of the Striped Bass Associated. May the good Lord allow him to catch his limit in heaven.
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Kings Island area...and covering 33 miles
Weather: Light breeze & HOT!!!
Water_condition: Very clear on both tides at 74.4 *
Date: 09-10-09
Remote Name: 69.108.3.73
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 10th.................WATER MOVEMENT IS EVERYTHING!.......Got a chance to join Mike Booker for a day of Bass fishing the East delta. A break from striper fishing which has been more cold than hot the past couple outings....With the water temps still in the low 70's...Lots of 18 to 20 inch stripes being caught with very few larger fish being recorded....Like other anglers, I too, get caught up rushing the season and not waiting for the delta waters to cool down with the shorter daylight hours & cooler longer nights.....So it made sense to focus on bass fishing with Mike, who in my opinion is one of the better guys in the know on catching Mr. largemouth in the east delta......We launched at Kings about 7:00am. Instead of heading south, which is the norm, we decided going north & trying places we haven't fished for awhile...like Potato slough & Old river making a loop via the main San Joaquin.....A good move as we incountered three tides in 11 hours of fishing.....Water clarity was outstanding everywhere we fished as lack of winds & weak tides cleaned up the water...We used drop/shot..shaky head jigs...6 inch senko's ....Brushogs & sweet beavers....Everything worked!....The key was water movement as we got all of our action on either the income or the outgo, it didn' matter as long as we had moving water!...The slack high tide produced nothing! A perect time to eat your lunch....Mikes hot set up for the day was the 6 inch Senko with the tail with a fixed 1/4 ounce bullet...Only downfall was the short strikers were biting the tail off! Mike went through many worms...Our final catch for the day was 28 fish, nothing over 2 1/2 pounds....Both of us had our chances for larger fish, but due to angler mistakes....SLEEPING while fishing & not getting a good hookset! they didn't stick!!! LOL....This was a day you did alot of SWEATING as the light breezes & HOT air temps (99 degrees) were a factor, but getting bit kept you in the ballpark! Just keep drinking liquids.....As i said earlier, the water was so clear, you could see the bass attacking your bait at times! By 6:00pm and just after catching my last fish of the day. we decided to call it a day...We could have caught a few more, but we were beat! Eleven hours of run & gunning takes its toll....A very enjoyable day on the water with a good friend......See ya on the water.....Naked.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Semi-clear to dirty, lots of wiches hair
Date: 09-08-09
Remote Name: 69.225.195.193
Madsen invited John Franz and me out for a day to review fish-finder, GPS & map card skills while trying for a few stripers. Good tides. We caught & released 2 legals to 20”, 3 undersized, no hit/no stick and lost 2-3 tails. 5 hours (10:30 - 3:30), 33 miles. 10 locations. Launched at Sandy Beach. Shallow trolled (6-8’ of water) 140’ back at 4.5-5 mph & deep trolled (13-17’) 65-75’ back at 3 mph below the Rio Vista bridge. All fish caught shallow trolling, most on the chartreuse/black spots Yo-Zuri. Water semi-clear to dirty, lot’s of witches hair in some areas on the incoming, lures needed clearing every few minutes), air 63-90*, sky clear, wind 0-2 mph. Heard some reports of larger fish being caught, some lures, hooks, split-rings being broken or straightened. A good day reviewing fish-finder/GPS skills, poor day catching. Thanks for the company Ron and John.
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Decker/Sherman Islands
Weather: Double digit winds
Water_condition: semi-clear
Date: 09-10-09
Remote Name: 24.7.146.124
I brought my good friend Bill Bushey out yesterday to throw some fresh shad for stripers yesterday. Perfectly calm in Sacto yesterday morning at 6am. However, when we got to Hap's Bait in Rio Vista, the SW winds were blowing 10mph. We fished the West Bank to avoid the winds. However, all we caught were dinkies and 3 catfish. So we moved outsde and of Decker Island and didn't catch anything. So we moved inside of Horseshoe Bend to catch the incoming tide. We saw plenty of trollers that were having the same difficulty as were were especially on the West Bank. We caught a couple of keepers in Horseshoe Bend when we avoided the wind. Maybe in a couple of weeks it should get better. Good fishin' Jerry Yuke
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: SACTO RIVER side of Delta
Weather: Very Humid & HOT! light winds
Water_condition: Semi clear to super clear at 72 *
Date: 09-02-09
Remote Name: 69.227.208.47
WEDS SEPTEMBER 2nd........................MOSTLY DINKS!...........Nothing against taking the wife out striper fishing, but when I do, It seems I end up doing mostly the TROLLING thing which is just one way to hook Mr. striper....On this hot & humid day with fairly large tides, we spent 80 % of the day shallow trolling, covering water from Steamboat to Decker island...It seemed the fish were scatttered with a fish just here & there...with many undersized!...Water, even at the low tide stage was very fishable with good clarity.. Witches hair was not an issue....We found the best bite inside of Decker island at the tide switch...Once again, all small fish under 24 inches. Ran into Clyde Wands at the westbank, he said" like us , just catching small fish....Surprised the shoals & the dairy didn't produce for us....fished both the outgo & income for nothing but two tail strikes!...NO HOOKUPS!! By 2:00pm my wife had caught & released 6 keepers to 5 pounds and just two keepers for me!..both small fish.....Later in the day, talked my wife Sandy into doing some smallie fishing above the ferry in upper steamboat as I was stinking up the place shallow trolling for stripes....We found the water in upper Steamboat the clearest I have seen in a long time!..not to mention a pretty good smallmouth bite using crawfish red & orange speedtrap patterns...Just about every fish was spitting out crawfish body parts when hooked! We stayed with the smallie fishing to the top of the tide ( 5:30 pm ) If only the stripes would hit this good? Returned to Hogback ramp just before dark and found a note on my truck....from Fireman Jack....QUOTE: Launched solo at 11:15am and fished the lower Steamboat area for 12 stripes to 14 pounds! left at 4:00pm.......JUST KNOW HE WAS THROWING TRAPS!!!!!!.....will have to give him a call....Stopped at a Wendy's on the way home and bought Sandy a Burger & Fries for whipping me striper fishing..LOL ...See ya on the water...Naked..
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Windy outgoing, flat incoming
Water_condition: Semi-clear/dirty outgo; clear incoming
Date: 09-01-09
Remote Name: 69.227.22.236
Bill Crooks, my lucky dog, Spike, and I went out for a summer striper outing. Not the best tides, windy in the morning on the outgoing, flat on the incoming. We caught 6 legals to 12#, released it & 3 others, 2 undersized, 1 hit/no stick and lost 6-9 tails. The catching we did occurred at the end of the outgo & start of the incoming. 6.25 hours (6:15-12:30), 34 miles, 11 locations. Launched at Sandy Beach. Still launching & taking out on the downriver side of the ramp due to sand build up on the up river side. Shallow trolled (6-8’ of water) 140’ back at 4.5-5 mph & deep trolled (13-17’) 65-75’ back at 3 mph below the Rio Vista bridge. 4 legals & 2 undersized caught shallow trolling (12#er on the black/gold/salmon Yo-Zuri (first time I used it) at first light, the rest on the chartreuse/blk spots Yo-Zuri. 2 legals caught deep trolling, chartreuse Yo-Zuri. Water 71.2-73*, semi-clear (outgo, lot’s of witches hair, lures needed clearing every few minutes) to clear (income, less witches hair), air 55-88*, sky clear, wind 0-9 (6-9 outgoing, 0-4 mph incoming. Thanks for the company Bill & getting the 12#er off that hook & safely back into the water.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Beautiful, no wind
Water_condition: Semi-clear to clear
Date: 08-28-09
Remote Name: 69.227.22.236
Bill Crooks invited my lucky dog, Spike, and me out for a summer striper outing. What a difference the Captain can make. We caught 8 legals to 22, released 5, 3 undersized, had 2 hit/no stick and lost 6-12. 6.5 hours (6:15-1:00), 40 miles, 11 locations below & above the Rio Vista Bridge. Launched at Sandy Beach. Due to driving a 2-wheel drive and sand build up at the ramp we launch & take the boat out on the downriver side of the ramp (6-8” of sand on the up river side). Shallow trolled (6-8’ of water) 140’ back at 4.5-5 mph & deep trolled (13-17’) 65-75’ back at 3 mph. All fish caught shallow trolling in one of the 11 places we tried, once at the end of the outgoing & again at the end of if the incoming. 6 of the 8 legals on the Red Head, 1 Char/blk & 1 the Rainbow Yo-Zuris. Water 70-72*, clear. Air 62-90*. Sky clear to overcast. Wind 0 mph! Another great day on the Delta, thanks for the invite & company Bill.
Name: James V Netzel
Email: wearegods1@att.net
Location: Port of Sacramento
Weather: nice in am, then hot
Water_condition: usual stained
Date: 08-28-09
Remote Name: 75.45.123.205
Hooray!!!! After about 5 years on the waiting list, I finally got in the club. Got there at sun up and there were fish everywhere on the surface. Didn't get nothing except lots of hydrilla with a slack low tide. Switched on the graph and there were fish just about everywhere loading up on bait balls everywhere. Switched to jigs and still got nothing. Decided to give trolling a try down by the palm tree. Just like the basin, fish stacked up everywhere. Finally got the kicker started but forgot my trolling lures. Tried trolling Huddlestons for about 30 minutes. Nothing. Ok, well if I am gonna get skunked, then I ain't gonna waste any gas so decided to try for some largemouth with rattle traps. Immediately got 1 keeper about 1 1/2 lbs then nothing again. Decided to try the cove by the launch ramp and picked up 2 dinks on senko's. Well, I finally got in the club so I am happy for that. Saw 1 keeper striper caught trolling.
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: SACTO RIVER side of Delta
Weather: Light breeze & WARM
Water_condition: Semi clear with surface temps 71-73 *
Date: 08-27-09
Remote Name: 69.238.168.153
WEDS AUGUST 26th....................WHERE DID THEY GO ? Hooked up with Fireman Jack Clemons at Hogback county park....( Jack lives in east Stockton ) and I live in south Sacto. Jacks new 18 foot blue Lund boat was dialed in! Great set up for multi-fish angling with all the bells & whistles.....The differents between Monday & Weds.....NO WATER MOVEMENT!!!!! A very weak outgoing tide...ONE FOOT!! You could hardly see a drop in the water level..Perfect tide for winter sturgeon, but, not for Mr. Striper...We shallow trolled at all the following locations....Steamboat, Old Sac,The shoals, The dairy, West bank, Inside Decker & ended the day throwing Traps in Minor slough......9 hours of Run & Gun......5 small fish for Jack.....ONE fish for me.....4 lost tails.....Very few regular striper fisherman out on this day...Didn't see Mark W or any of the other guide boats....Maybe they knew something I didn't ? Looking at my Tidelog book, we won't be getting decent daytime tidal movement till September 1st..I can understand why the trap bite was poor as the prerequisite is moving water, but have caught stripers numerous times trolling in slack water! Oh well.....enjoyed being spoiled in Jack's boat....Most fisherman would be delighted having one HD color lowrance ! Jack has two! Bow & cockpit.....and powered with 135 hp Honda with a 8 hp kicker...very smooth dry ride.....with lots of elbow room....Nothing wrong with my Jetcraft but the Lund is a step up for sure!...Been along time since Jack & myself have been on the water together....Had a fun day even though it was tough fishing.....See ya on the water..Naked..
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Windy incoming, flat outgoing
Water_condition: Clear to dirty
Date: 09-25-09
Remote Name: 69.229.233.34
Pastor Steve, my lucky dog, Spike, and I went out for a summer striper outing. A humbling day. We caught one 20” striper (good thing Pastor Steve came or the boat would have been skunked), two undersized, lost 2-3 tails. Other boats we talked to, heard on the radio had caught 2-5 legals each. 6 hours (6:30-12:30), 40 miles, 12 locations. Launched at Sandy Beach. Due to driving a 2-wheel drive and sand build up at the ramp I launch & take the boat out on the downriver side of the ramp (6-8” of sand on the up river side). Shallow trolled (6-8’ of water) 140’ back at 4.5-5 mph & deep trolled (13-17’) 65-75’ back at 3 mph below and above the Rio Vista bridge. The legal caught deep trolling, undersized shallow on the chartreuse or chartreuse/black spots Yo-Zuris. Water 69.5-72*, semi-clear (outgo) to clear (income), air 58-85*, sky clear, wind 0-9 (mainly 0 (outgoing)-4(incoming)) mph. A little windy on the incoming but flat on the outgo. Thanks for the company Steve.
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Decker/Sherman Islands
Weather: Windy! Same old thing!
Water_condition:
Date: 09-26-09
Remote Name: 24.7.146.124
Hello! Fishermen! I took my good friend Bill Bushey out yesterday to Decker Island to do some bait fishing for anything that bites and get some relaxation. When we left Sacto at 6am it was as calm as can be. However, by the time we go to Rio Vista the same old West wind was blowing little white caps. And with the good outgoing tide and the wind in our face the wind was very annoying. All we were getting for the first 3 hours were dinks biting our sardines and shad. Except for Bill he caught a good 20 incher. I got a good 13inch catfish on the tide change. So I changed my rigs to catch catfish. I ended up with 4 and Bill caught one catfish to go with his striper. We decided to go catfishing one of these coming nights cuz catfishing is fun. Thati's it! Good fishin! Jerry
Name: Hil Felton
Email: wxyz
Location: Lake Pardee
Weather: great
Water_condition: clean, 76 deg F
Date: 08-25-09
Remote Name: 66.81.45.227
The Wheels and Reels fishing club went to Pardee to hold their Aug. Derby. The bite was slow as 12 fishermen caught just 16 trout, with the heaviest weighing 1 lb 2 oz. by Art Sutter. John Holkko nosed out Bill Kishi by one ounce with his 1 lb 1 oz. trout to round out the top three. I caught two that were slightly smaller and my partner, Dex Moise, got a donut. Bob Skinner won the open category with a 1 and 1/2 lb catfish that hit a lure as he trolled. A couple kokes were landed; but were VERY small. It was a relaxing day with light wind and mild temps at a lake filled with clear, clean water. Our Sept 30th derby is scheduled for Union Valley. Hil Felton
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Above Rio Vista & Steamboat Slough
Weather: Perfect ! Light breezes..Mild Temps
Water_condition: Just off colored to semi clear at 71 *
Date: 08-24-09
Remote Name: 69.238.168.153
MONDAY AUGUST 23rd...........SHALLOW TROLLING ........Didn't get to Hogback till 9:15 am. High tide in this area was about 8:00am and I would have a moderate outgoing tide which would peak in the early afternoon...On this day, the delta winds were just enough to put a slight chop on the surface and keeping the daytime temperatures mild....Keep in mind, I haven't trolled for stripers since mid June. But, knowing this is the time of the year when we normally get an influx of early returning stripes that have been enjoying the salter water in the bays where food is more abundant and their body weight returns to normal along with the bright shiny colors typical of healthy fish....THIS IS HOW MY DAY WENT.......Started shallow trolling just below Snug Harbor using a Chart/ black Yo-zuri tipped with a white zoom tail.....Went all the way down to the mouth without a sniff, not even a tail strike. Next, shot over to Old river around the corner and fished the east side......Got two short strikes and lost two tails....Lots of fish on the graph, but little action! Left this area and headed down towards the shoals trolling all the way... halfway towards the bridge things changed...The fish were more aggressive as I picked up 4 stripes to 5 pounds very quickly...There were about three other boats working this area...One of the boats was a Smoker Craft with the legend Clyde Wands in it....Talking with Clyde for a short time, he tells me he & his friend had picked up 5-6 fish, but nothing over 6 pounds....Continued working this area with Clyde & a few other boats....I found a pretty good school of fish in a 200 yard stretch and got a fish just about every pass! These fish were larger as I caught a 12 pounder & two 9's....The bigger fish were very bright & fat with a mixed bag of fish that were in the system awhile ( DINGY ) Picked up 9 fish in ten passes! Clyde & friend did well also....By noon, the action slowed slighty, but still picked up a fish here & there....Told Clyde, I was gonna make one more pass then head back to Steamboat & try some Swimbait throwing on the low tide....Getting back to lower Steamboat, let the boat drift with the aid of the electric motor...Did alot of casting before getting my first fish....A 5 pounder!...After throwing for more than an hour got my second fish, another 4-5 pounder...Pretty slow...Time to a little bass fishing on the east side where the tules area....Did well using Senko's & Robo worms but all small bass, couldn't get one over 1 1/2 pounds.....Its now mid afternoon ( 3:45pm) I now have the option to call it a day after catching & releasing 17 stripers & 9 black bass or making a quick run above the ferry and do some smallie fishing....You guessed it... I gave the smallie thing a try.....With the tide coming back in, trolled along the rip rap using a crawfish colored speed trap......Nothing but dinks! picked up a dozen smallies...couldn't find those bigger fish....Its now 5:30 pm...STICK A FORK IN ME!.... I,M DONE !!!....Summary: Yes! there are schools of stripers moving through, but with the water temps in the 70's they will be moving around alot...Ya just gotta find them.....See ya on the water....Naked.... P.S, ........ Clyde Wands will once again be doing a seminar at Haps Bait next month...not only striper trolling, but small mouth fishing! Interesting!.....
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Semi-clear to clear
Date: 08-21-09
Remote Name: 69.229.233.34
My lucky dog, Spike, and I went out for a quick summer striper outing. We caught & released 4 legals to 3#/22”, 1 undersized fish, one hit/no stick, lost 3 tails. 3.75 hours (10:45-2:00), 18 miles, 7 locations. Launched at Brannan Island. Shallow trolled (6-8’ of water) 140’ back at 4.5-5 mph & deep trolled (13-17’) 65-75’ back at 3 mph below the Rio Vista bridge. All fish caught shallow on the chartreuse/black spots or Rainbow Yo-Zuri, none caught deep. Water 71.2*, semi-clear (outgo) to clear (income), lots of witches hair in the water in some locations, lines needed to be cleared every 5-10 minutes. Air 85-93*, sky clear, wind 0-6 (mainly 0) mph. One notable experience. While trying to get a small legal on the fish gripper I get a hook all the way through the soft flesh on top of my right hand while the striper is still hooked up, shaking all over! I cut the line, release the fish & motor over to the Decker Island sand removal barge & the two guys there nip the barb off. I remove the hooks, they give me some antiseptic & band aids & I’m off trolling again. What an experience.
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Mendocino county ( ALBION AREA )
Weather: Cloudy Cool LOW 60's
Water_condition: COLD!! Minus tide at 52 degrees
Date: 08-22-09
Remote Name: 69.238.168.153
WEDS & THURSDAY AUGUST 19th & 20th...........DIDN"T DROWN........My son in law Gabe & myself camped at Albion cove....A 4 hour drive from Sacto...After renting wet suits & all the other gear required along with ABE cards...we hooked up with some experienced ABE diver / slash... rock pickers.......Now, I know why Abalone prices are so high! This was the first time trying Rock picking for both myself & Gabe.....Slipping into the cold water at 6:00am while the tide was at a minus stage exposed the many rocks which were surrounded with thick KELP which is constantly wrapping around your body & legs!! Not to mention , Seals swimming just next to us...Reaching blindly in all the rocks & trying to feel with your gloved hands for an Abe is lots of WORK!! must have grabbed half a dozen red crabs...Scarry! Gabe managed to find one Abe just 1/4 of an inch short of 7 inches....After working the water for about an hour the tide started back in creating waves which made it tougher to feel the bottom & sides of the rocks.....After two hours....we both gave up.....SKUNKED! but it was interesting experiencing this type of fishing.....Ended up picking Mussels off the exposed rocks for dinner...Mucher easier..LOL...and taste great with a butter wine sauce...Bottom line: I think I was meant to fish from boats or land with( rod in hand)....But , will try it again October......Guess the striper bite has picked up some as I checked my E-mails and my buds are getting them..Will be giving a real fishing report soon...See ya on the water.....Naked..
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side late report
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Semi-clear
Date: 08-13-09
Remote Name: 69.229.233.34
Bill Crooks, my lucky dog, Spike, and I went out for some summer stripers. We caught 13 legals to 8#, released 9, 1 undersized fish, no hits/no sticks, lost 12 tails. 6 hours, 39 miles, 3 locations. Launched at Sandy Beach. Shallow trolled (6-8’ of water) 140’ back at 4.5-5 mph & deep trolled (13-17’) 65-75’ back at 3 mph below the Rio Vista bridge. Three fish caught shallow on the chartreuse/black spots Yo-Zuri, 10 caught deep with the chartreuse Y-Zuri. Water 72.1*, semi-clear, air 62-90*, sky clear, wind 6-12 mph. A great summer outing, thanks for the company Bill.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Sac-side
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Semi-clear to dirty
Date: 08-10-09
Remote Name: 69.229.233.34
My lucky dog, Spike, and I went out for some summer stripers. We caught & released 2 legals to 6#, 4 undersized fish, no hits/no sticks, lost 3 tails. 6.5 hours, 48 miles, 11 locations. Launched at Brannan Island. Shallow trolled (6-8’ of water) 140’ back at 4.5-5 mph above & below the Rio Vista bridge. All fish caught on the chatreuse/black spots Yo-Zuri. Water 72.1*, semi-clear (incoming) to dirty (outgoing), air 62-90*, sky clear, wind 6-12 mph. Bill Crooks & Ted Fagunes were on the water & did much better.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Northern Farallon Islands
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Beautiful
Date: 08-04-09
Remote Name: 69.229.233.34
Late report. Bill Crooks, John Bergman & I joined a group of 22 Sacramento area Jolly Hookers (SIRs) fishing club members & guests who took the Outer Limits out of Sausalito to the northern Farallon Islands. The water was flat, the calmest, most beautiful day any of us have experienced. 4-8 rockfish/person & 3 lings to 13#. Live bait (anchovies) 6—130’ down. Saw 3-4 whales. Next time I’m bring a line counter reel. A great outing.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: North Delta (late report)
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Semi-clear
Date: 07-28-09
Remote Name: 69.229.233.34
Bill Crooks, his son-in-law Bill & I went out for some summer smallmouths. We caught & released 10-20 Smallmouth Bass up to 2# trolling Speedtraps & throwing Rattletraps & worms. Launched at Hogback. Worked Sutter (10), Miner (10) & upper Stamboat (1) Sloughs for the last 3 hours of the +3.1’ incoming, the slack & first 3 hours of the –2.3’ outgoing. Bob Harries showed us a few places to try & said later in the outgoing tide the bite improved considerably. Water 70.6*, semi-clear. Air 62-85*. Sky clear. Wind 0-6 mph. Thanks for invite & company Bill.
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: New Melones..Glory hole campgrounds
Weather: Warm.....light winds.....
Water_condition: Low water conditions at 75 * surface...
Date: 08-18-09
Remote Name: 69.230.116.80
FRIDAY...AUGUST 14th thru the 16th.............Kokes & Bass...SLOW FISHING.......Went group camping with about 12 others & I gotta tell ya , while the camping was fun! The angling was not...The lower ramp at Glory Hole was a zoo...Recreational boats dominant the lakes activity...Putting the boat in about 6:00am. was easy.....Getting the boat out in the afternoon was unreal !!! Long lines launching with about a dozen boats waiting their turn to get out...Saturday was the worst! Sunday was better....With the lake level down some two hundred feet, still found water depths well over 240 feet...This was the first time I had ever bass fished this lake so I did alot of searching for structure and areas I thought would hold bass....Fishing with my son in law Gabe...we managed to pick up three bass, fishing for 5 hours....All small fish! My buddy Bill Meyer focused on Koke fishing on the other end of the lake by the bridge....In two days of trolling...he picked up just one Koke ( 15 inches ) in 70 feet of water....Nice fish, but it was starting to lose its scales....If I had to do it over again...I would have left my boat at home & just camped....and I do understand this lake is a major KOKE / TROUT fishery but I think May & June would be the months to go....My next adventure is right around the corner as I am leaving for Fort Bragg this afternoon and doing some ABALONE diving....Don't know how this will go as this is a first for me....Renting wet suits & gear are a must as the water is COLD!! Picked up my Abe report cards at Fish & Game yesterday...$ 19.70.....Limit of 3 per day.....Just hope to get ONE!!!! Back to my normal fishing in the delta soon.....See ya on the water....Naked.....
Name: robert from shell
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal.net
Location: stumpy meadows
Weather: hot
Water_condition: clear
Date: 08-13-09
Remote Name: 74.37.76.31
Well I took my last 4 days of vacation and headed up to stumpy meadows reservoir on Wednesday afternoon August 12. Here goes a 3 day report. The weather was hot water temps was 72.3 very warm for this lake. Got on the water at 5.45am started to troll in 40 feet of water using a hook and worm on downrigger set at 20 feet of water and the pole set at 3 ½ colors of lead core line. Started to turn at the month of the cove at the end of lake, wham a 4 ¾ pound germen brown trout at 8.23am thinking it’s about the same time we started to catch fish back in June. With already a fish I’m thinking this is going to be a good trip. I fished until 2pm the wife called me on are walkie-talkie radio and said launch was ready. Got back on the water for the evening bite and I got nothing for 2 hrs. Friday morning same time around 7.41am got my first take down and lost at the boat, did manage 2 bass going 1lb and a 3 ¼ using a green hoochie and flashers got off the water 1pm due to high winds. All Friday night my wife and I herd something walking around at night going through bags of garbage. In the morning when I woke up I wanted to go hiking with my wife. Since she was so good letting me fish Thursday and Friday, and not saying a word because it’s our ten years anniversary. I said lets go hiking and she replied you not going fishing, I said no its your day to do anything you want, so we started to walk towards the restroom and their was a note be carful there is a big bear lurking around at night. That didn’t scare my wife, we still went hiking for 3 hrs and she said that’s the best present that I ever gave her. So the total fish caught was not worth bragging about but the time I spent hiking with my wife was
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Kings Island area...and south...
Weather: BREEZY...SUNNY......WARM....
Water_condition: Semi clear to VERY CLEAR at 74 *
Date: 08-12-09
Remote Name: 69.230.116.80
TUESDAY...AUGUST 11th..........................THE BEST WORM IS ?.........Met Brian Arimoto at Robert's Shell station on Elk Grove Bld just next to Interstate 5.....gassed up the boat...Filled the ice chest with Roberts famous lucky ice...and headed south to Kings Island ramp hoping the east delta would produce on this day....Just leaving the ramp , we ran into Allen Fong in his shiny new bass boat...He's heading north & we are heading down by the main San Joaguin.....The tide is still coming in as we started fishing by light 13 and the delta breezes are blowing about 12 mph....Both Brian & myself are using finnese rods with 3/32 oz Zappu jigheads wacky style.....Brian is using a 5 inch natural colored Senko which is heavier than my 6 inch Robo worm which makes throwing it much easier & Brian claims sinks faster!....Within 45 minutes , the Senko worm catches 6 fish to my just one bite on the pink/purple Robo!.....Totally frustated , I refused to change my set up....This is my confidence bait....moving to another close bye location , the table turns as the Robo worm takes charge!!! I pick up 6 fish in a row as Brian just gets nibbles! GO FISH!.....We are now tied up with 6 fish apiece....I'm feeling much better...None of these fish are over 2 1/2 pounds but we are getting bit at a good rate...Then...here comes the water skiers!!! 3 boats churning up the water and running right next to us and making it very difficult to fish....Time to find another location.......Moved downstream about one mile....much better! no recreational boats around.....I pick up the largest fish of the day...a 4 pounder!!!....just next to the weedline in 10 feet of water...After eating lunch , we decided to try Columbia Cut....found fish , but all were on the small size.....with the windy conditions in the afternoon & losing my battery power , boat control became an issue once again....We fished in the disappointment area till all power was gone....its now 5:00pm and the bite was just hit & miss anyway....In a nutshell: We caught 28 bass with just 6 between 2 - 4 pounds.....The rest...DINKS.....but enough action to make it interesting...Another fun day fishing with Brian.....And, for the record...both worms worked well.......Will be going camping at New Melones on Friday....No trout or Koke fishing...Just a little bass fishing & R & R.....See ya on the water... Naked.....
Name: Mike and Jay
Email: popie27@comcast.net
Location: Kings Island Area-Delta
Weather: Very nice with mild temps
Water_condition:
Date: 08-07-09
Remote Name: 71.197.90.171
First report. My son and I fished the Kings Island area on Friday. On the water at 6:15 and off at 1:00. No top water action today. Decent fishing for my son who caught 10 bass with biggest going 3.5 pounds using plastics near weed lines. Tough day for me with only 1 keeper. All fish released.
Name: Hil Felton
Email: WXYZ
Location: Folsom Lake
Weather: WINDY, COOL ( MARCH LIKE)
Water_condition: clean, 74 deg. F.
Date: 08-06-09
Remote Name: 66.81.33.251
Had to get out of the house so the forecast of possible thunder storms, wind etc. didn't faze me. I sort of had second thoughts when I heard the wind whistle as I got the boat ready to launch. The next second thought or third thought was the white caps at the ramp. Are fishermen dumb or what? I set the downrigger at 30 ft with an orange b-back rapala and hooked a 1 1/2 lb rainbow 10 min into the first troll. The white caps are 1 to 2 feet at this time. 20 min later I let the second downrigger down to 40 ft. with a golden eye and hooked my second fish, a 2 lb. rainbow. Now the wind is howling and I try to get closer to shore for some protection fighting 2-3 foot white caps. The wind lay down a bit so I eased out and replaced the orange rapala with a grey-shad Excel and fished at 60 feet. I hooked a 2 1/2 pound rainbow within minutes. Then the wind began gusting- making in nearly impossible to fish. I was ready to hang it up when the golden eye hooked another 2 pounder. I had no rain gear so the spray was becoming a problem. I left dike 8 area to the few boaters crazier than me. I did notice a new sign warning boats about Quagga Mussels and how to inspect your own boat to keep them from spreading. Also at the front gate at dike 8 (Folsom Pt.) is an new electronic money machine that takes exact amounts due or credit card.
Name: Dale Stanfield
Email: dandanger@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lake Davis - Portola
Weather: Nice til the afternoon showers
Water_condition: 74 degrees and fairly clean
Date: 08-01-09
Remote Name: 75.19.156.139
On the water at 7:00 AM and trolled until 2:30 PM. Lost count of how many small ones (8" to 12") we caught and threw back but it was around 15. Caught 3 that went from 13" to 16". The fish were mostly covered with lots of skin sores and pretty ugly looking. We caught most of them on Copper/Red wee dick nites on Side Planers from Seps. They do work great. All of the other fish were on small copper red head Super Dupers. Released them all but not going to fish here again until the Fall when the big un's want to get caught.
Name: Hil Felton
Email: wxyz
Location: Crystal Basin, Loon Lake
Weather: great weather
Water_condition: clean, clear 70-72 deg F.
Date: 07-30-09
Remote Name: 66.81.46.106
The Wheels and Reels had a small group venture to the high country to make up a missed derby date. A good friend had passed and in respect for him, we re-scheduled our derby. Because of other obligations many from our group were unable to attend. Thus the small group. The water looked great- near capacity and clean. The fish, however were small sooooo Dick Jackson won the derby with a fish under a pound. Dick and I each caught four fish; but my largest was smaller than his. A slim willie and night crawler at 30-40 feet was successful for me, while Dick used a brown grub and dodger at 18 ft. Nice day in the high country. Hil Felton
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Upper Steamboat & Sutter Slough
Weather: BREEZY...SUNNY...COOLER...
Water_condition: OFF colored to clear at 72 *
Date: 07-29-09
Remote Name: 69.237.117.178
TUESDAY...JULY 28th................RECKLESS START! .........The plan was to meet Bill Crooks, Guy Brown & Bills son in law in the upper part of Steamboat for a day of Smallie fishing...Bill is the kind of fisherman that likes to get on the water early & off the water by midday...Well, I promised Bill I would make an honest attempt to get on the water alittle earlier than normal to show them the locations that produced good decent hookups......DISASTER STRIKES!!!!! A routine I have done a thousand times getting the boat ready in the gargage...checking my fishing gear....batteries....ice chest....lunch....then lifting my aluminum...( non- electric ) gargage door then hooking up to my Ford truck.......As I pulled forward , the top of the sliding aluminum door catches my boat windshield.....Heard a lound noise & hit the brakes!!!!...TOO LATE...Pulled the door off the rollers & the metal cables are off track!!!!! The clearance from the top of my boat and when the door is fully open is about 2 inches...I GUESS I DIDN'T CHECK TO SEE IF THE DOOR WAS FULLY RAISED? AFTER clearing the door off of my windshield , the door did a free fall....BANG!! Knowing it would take hours getting the cables back on and I promised Bill to meet him early...just decided to fix it when I got home..........The fishing report.............Didn't get to Hogback till 8:00am and just knew Bill & Guy were already fishing for about two hours....called them on channel 68 to find out where they were at.....They were in a good location in upper steamboat by the Mansion Inn to get out of the delta winds.....took me about ten minutes to find his Wllies boat....The three of them were throwing robo worms ( wacky style ) and picking up a few smallies....They had tried rip rap trolling with speedtraps for awhile , but were just picking up DINKS!...Explained to them about my garage door & the reason I was late.....The tide was just about at the bottom & the bite should get better on the income... I joined them throwing robo worms & in about 30 minutes picked up 8 smallies....just one 2 pounder....the rest...DINKS!....We decided to troll back to the T and try a location in Sutter slough where I have done well catching bigger bass....I trailed his Willies boat & picked up another half a dozen smallies using a crawfish red/ orange pattern...They too were getting bit trolling , but just small fish....I did manage to bring in a 7 1/2 pound Striper that took me for a ride...Fun! on light gear.....Once getting back to the main Steamboat area , we found really windy conditions which made trolling a bit difficult , but not impossible......Heading north & reaching Sutter slough we found the bite on the slow side & boat control was an issue.....I picked up a 15 inch largemouth & a almost two pound smallie...We tried just throwing worms , but with the winds ....It was fruitless.....Just too much wind!......Its now about noon and Bill tells me he's gonna try down by the Ferry where its more wind protective.....Don't know how long they stayed on this day as I continued trolling the rip rap after saying goodbye....The tide is now coming in at a good pace and the water clearing up...The bite got much better as the afternoon progressed.....I trolled back from Sutter slough , all the way back down to the T.....I found a consistant steady bite picking up 25 more smallies with 5 fish in the 2 1/2 pound range.....While fishing for smallmouth is fun....I was ready to try some largemouth fishing down below Snug Harbor if the winds would allow me too? Picked up a shot downstream..... I found Way too much wind!....2 foot rollers with whitecaps....NO CAN DO......found a spot just above Snug which has tules & wood structure & less winds....Finished the day here using Senko's & light 3/32nd oz wacky jigs with purple 6 inch robo worms....Picked up 8 bass...nothing over two pounds.....Its now about 5:00pm..... and I keep thinking about the task ahead....FIXING MY GARGAGE DOOR SO I CAN PUT MY BOAT AWAY!!!! The option would be leaving my boat out in the driveway....Not in my neighborhood! LOL!...The good news.......When I got home.....My son in law Gabe had fixed the garage door!!!!!! WOW!...I owe him big time.......And for Bill Crooks & Guy Brown...just hope the bite would have been better in the early part of the day....And less winds.....See ya on the water.....Naked.....
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Flaming Gorge, WY
Weather: Nice, windy around 2 p.m.
Water_condition: 68-70*, clear to 10', some debris
Date: 07-18-09
Remote Name: 69.227.23.91
Saturday July 18th. I caught up with Bill Crooks & John Bergman in Green River, WY last night. This morning we launched at Buckboard Marina together with Ron Madsen, John Franz & Ralph Schuhriemen. All of us belong to the SIRs Sacramento area Jolly Hookers Fishing Club. Reporting for our boat 7 hits, caught & released 5 Kokanee to 3#, no Rainbow, 2 Mackinaw. 7 hours (6:15 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.), 43 miles, 6 areas. Water 66*, clear to 2’, some grass on the surface & suspended from place to place; air 52-86*, sky clear; wind 0 mph. Sunday July 19th. We launched at Buckboard Marina. 12 hits, caught 8 & released 6 Kokanee to almost 4#, no Rainbow or Mackinaw. 6.75 hours (7 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.), 24 miles, 1 area. Water 68.8*, clear to 2’, some grass on the surface & suspended; air 62-78*, sky overcast, late thunder, a few lightning strikes; wind 0-6 (mainly 0) mph. Monday July 20th. We launched at Buckboard Marina. 6 hits, caught 5 & released 2 Kokanee to 4# 3oz, no Rainbow or Mackinaw. 7 hours (6:45 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.), 42 miles, 5 areas. Water 68.7*, clear to 10’, some grass on the surface & suspended; air 62-78*, sky overcast, late thunder, a few lightning strikes; wind 0-6 (mainly 0) mph. Tuesday July 21st. We launched at Buckboard Marina. 7 hits, caught 6 & released 1 Kokanee to 3# 10oz, no Rainbow or Mackinaw. 7.75 hours (5:24 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.), 34 miles, 3 areas. Water 68-70*, clear to 10’, some grass on the surface & suspended; air 58-84*, sky clear, wind 0-3 (mainly 0) mph. Travel: The group spent two days driving to and two days returning from the Gorge. We stayed in a Green River motel. Most productive area: The bank South and across from Squaw Hollow. Best time of the day: Early or around 3 p.m. Most productive gear: Sep’s 4/0 watermelon dodger with Kokanee Special gel, pink RGT w/2 hooks, both with a small piece of the Berkley Gulp pink trout worm. Signature watermelon dodger with Kokanee Special gel, pink hootchie, green Berkley Gulp maggot died in Pro Cure Bad Ass Red on each hook. Signature Funky Kamikaze dodger with Kokanee Special gel, double pink hootchie, green Berkley Gulp maggot died in Pro Cure Bad Ass Red on each hook. Final thoughts: Veterans said this was one of the worst “catching” years they recall. A long drive for 5-8 Kokanee/boat/day for 3 persons/boat. A beautiful lake. Thanks for the company Bill, John, Ron, John & Ralph.
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Hog slough to the Meadows
Weather: BREEZY...SUNNY...CLOUD FREE...
Water_condition: Semi clear with surface temps 72-75 *
Date: 07-25-09
Remote Name: 69.237.117.178
FRIDAY..JULY 24th.........THE WHEELS FELL OFF THE CART!!!! After being very successful my last three outings bass fishing......I invited my bass instructor Mike Booker to join me....This would be my chance to shine...Spent much of the day Thursday getting my boat ready.....as Mike's Crestliner is always in ship shape & organized.....After launching at New Hope, my plan was to do exactly what I did on Tuesday knowing the tides would be about 3 hours delayed.....meaning the bottom of the outgo would be about 4:30 pm and we would get bit right through the bottom.....Unlike Tuesday...the delta winds were relentless, blowing a steady 7-12 mph....and the bass were very inactive with just a few hits .....Still thinking the bite would pick up as the morning progressed....It didn't.....Worked our way towards the Lost slough area....Still not happening!....And to make matters worst...My Minn Kota is losing power......DIDN'T FULLY CHARGE MY BATTERIES ON THURSDAY!.....with the wind blowing..gotta have a fully charged battery....Duh!!....Another factor....Its another State Workers Friday off and the boat traffic looks like a SUNDAY!!.....Water skiers everywhere!...With three fish caught all morning is this area...and the infux of boaters, Mike talks me into making a run the other direction towards Hog slough....Less boats , but just about no power to the electric motor...Having a tough time holding the boat next to the tules!...We are getting some bites and Mike hooks up but breaks off!...I get hooked up & the fish gets me tangled up on a under water stick up....I could feel the fish, but I can't get him off the wood! Ended up losing the fish!....Nothing is Easy on this day...NOTHING!...Its now 4:00pm...My batteries are completely DEAD!!!!!.....I can tell you...Its really easy to post a GOOD fishing day.....But tough to report a SH-T day.........Things to do.......Make sure batteries are fully charged.....Think twice before fishing Fridays....And, next time go in Mike's boat...LOL......See ya on the water...Naked.....
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Mildred area
Weather: Beautiful in morning! No breeze at all!
Water_condition: Very clear to slightly murky
Date: 07-22-09
Remote Name: 24.7.146.124
Yesterday, I was taken out to fish the Delta with my good friend Dan Gee. We launched about 6:15am. We couldn't get any hits on buzzbaits so we changed to cranks and senkos. I caught my only keeper of my day on a crankbait around 8am. It was a good 2lb 10ozer. It was a good thrill since I haven't been fishing for the past 3 weeks ( Since March I've been taking care of my wife and her illness! Hope to have a better year 2010 ). At least I didn't have to take that hot- cheezy yellow weed off my hooks. Like I was doing up in Snodgrass Slough! To make a long story short. I caught that only keeper plus 5 dinkies. However, Dan caught his limit of 5 keepers plus 20 or more dinkies. All I was doing from the stern of the boat was watching him set hook an netting his fish. His fish were from 1lb to two 2lbers. We quitaround 1pm. That's it! Jerry
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: MEADOWS , LOST SLOUGH AREA
Weather: SUNNY WITH LIGHT BREEZES ( perfect )
Water_condition: Semi clear with surface temps 72-80 *
Date: 07-22-09
Remote Name: 69.237.117.178
TUESDAY JULY 21st..................GREAT START & GREAT FINISH FOR 10 HOURS!!...........Instead of heading to the East or North delta, I decided to try launching at New Hope landing....( Jerry Yukes ) favorite bass grounds......The only experience I have at the meadows & Lost slough is mid-winter striped bass fishing......which can be quite good some winters.....Even before leaving the house I was very uncertain of how the day would go after reading my TIDE BOOK....WOW! A perigee New Moon with giant tides!....High....7.1....Low.... Minus 1.5 feet!.......Thats alot of water movement.....and I would be working the outgo till about 3:15 pm......After launching at New Hope which is much better than Kings in the East delta...( Same Price ) Ten dollars, I headed slowly upstream towards the meadows.....Looking for tules & weed beds, I stopped at the first patch of weeds not more than half a mile from the launch just before the first tower.....While I'm still not good about matching worm colors with the water conditions I went with a Green 6 inch Senko with red & green specks using 50 lb braided line....The morning sun still has shaded spots along the rip rap and I'm hoping holding bass.....On my second cast, I get on the board....A two pounder!...within 50 feet...I pull out out 5 more...these bass are behind the weed beds towards the rocks in less than 5 feet of water...Did not expect to find the bass so aggressive but they were!! With nothing over 2 1/2 pounds...my 6th fish of the morning had some weight....It went 5 pounds 4 ounces!!!..Got my Sony movie cam out for this one.....Fishing for less than 45 minutes & 6 fish to 5 pounds and I haven't even fished the Meadows yet! and still had the whole day to go!! I'm in HOG HEAVEN!!.....In the back of my mind, I keep remembering Jerry complaining about the green slimy stuff getting on his set ups on his report...I'm not getting any of that stuff!......stayed another 30 minutes in this area before picking up & heading for the Meadows.....And yes, got two more small bass...After reaching the POSTED 5 MPH SIGN that most boaters don't obey....I did...and it took me about 25 minutes to reach Lost slough......This area looked very fishy with stickups ( Logs ) and that cheesy stuff on the surface along the waters edge.....Didn't continue fishing till I reached the highway bridge....My plan was to start there & work back down....The water temps were much warmer in this area....80 degrees where it was just 72 downstream.....Did alittle top water frogging for about one hour for one blow up and miss!...Might have been the wrong time of the day for this? very close to noon.....Slowly working back, I then worked the weedlines using my hot Senko worm...It wasn't working as well as down below but managed to pick up a few fish....Decided to try the finnesse stuff and went to the wacky Zappu jigs with 6 inch robo worms....With the water dropping some 4 feet..the weed line was really exposed and I was dropping my jigs just in front of the weeds....Did very, very well with the Zappu jig.....Caught two bass in the 4 pound class & lots of one & two pounders!! Caught up with all this steady catching of fish...Its now 2:45 pm...And I forgot to EAT MY LUNCH!!!! Which I gulped down in less than two minutes....And continued fishing till I reached the turn to Snodgrass.....Its now about 5:30 pm and the tide has turned ( incoming) While the bite has slowed down...I'm still picking up fish!...Had about 3 boats run by me wide open!!! Maybe they thought the sign said" 50 mph??? Not 5 !!...Fellow bass fisherman with the BIG BOATS!!!...Just RUDE!!! Oh well.......Ended the day where I started out and caught another 4 bass...And another 4 pounder! ......Either I had a terriffic LUCKY day and this is not the norm?...but you'll have a hard time keeping me out of this area bass fishing...Look out Jerry Yuke..LOL.....10 hours of fishing....32 bass....2 smallies...1 largemouth over 5 lbs...four 4 lbers...and lots of one & twos....And lots of chances...Missed fish......Nice hearing from you Mike Booker.......See ya on the water...Naked....
Name: robert from shell
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal.net
Location: prosser creek resv
Weather: hot and hot
Water_condition: clear
Date: 07-17-09
Remote Name: 71.128.109.32
I decided to head up to Prosser creek reservoir on July 17 2009, I invited my cashier Chris and his 12 year old son out fishing with me. His son never fished before and I heard that Prosser was planted two weeks ago. Chris didn’t mention anything to his son about going fishing. So at 3.00am he woke up his son and said we are going somewhere. They arrived at our shell station at 3.45am. Chris called me to ask where I was, I told him on I-5 and elk grove blvd. He also told me that his son was not happy waking up at 3am. I pulled up to the gas station and Donovan saw my truck he yelled no way, Chris finally said we are going fishing. After almost 3hrs of driving we arrived at the lake. Chris told his son that where my father drowned 10 years ago. After setting up all four poles with silver half fast flashers and one with white hoochie and the other green hoochie the other two with hook and worm. Donovan ending catching his limit and his dad caught his limit and yours truly caught 3. We caught all fish In 50 to 65 feet of water and down 20 to 30 feet down. I showed his dad and Donavan how to operate the boat and how to thread a worm on a hook. We spent a total of 4 hours on the lake. At the end of day dad and son fell asleep while I drive home
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Steamboat Slough lower & upper
Weather: HOT! HOT! & HOT!!!!!
Water_condition: Semi clear at 74 * surface
Date: 07-18-09
Remote Name: 69.229.123.46
FRIDAY JULY 17th......................STATE FURLOUGHS & HEAT WAVES.......Found a ton of recreational crafts ....water skiers....Jet skis.....and very few fisherman......With the temps running above the century mark and with the influx of State workers being forced to take a non-paid Friday off, many headed for the water looking for some relief from the present heat wave!! CAN'T BLAME THEM!! ......Launched solo around 8:00am at Hogback & found the tide pretty much already out and the water clarity semi clear to stained. Headed for the lower Steamboat area (below Snug Harbor) and fished for Mr. Largemouth using robo worms, Brushhogs & Senko's...Had the whole area to myself for about 3 hours...then by about 11:00am....Here comes the Recreational boats!! It was bad enough the bite was slow just picking up three bass and getting just a few other bites...Now, I had to deal with getting rocked with waves by passing boats pulling skiers....No biggie! I'll just head upstream pass the Ferry and fish by the T (upper Steamboat)....Won't be as much largemouth..but this is a smallmouth haven and on a very Hot day, I just wanted to catch fish.....The tide had switched around by midday...( Income) and the water clarity much improved....Instead of trolling speedtraps...decided to continue throwing 6 inch purple robo worms on a 2/32 oz shaky jig along the rip rap......The smallies were on a tear! Just flipping my jig next to the rocks, the worm never hit the bottom..they were on it in a split second....By the early afternoon the air temps had reached well over 100 degrees and I was sweating so bad I had to keep wiping my eyes with a wet towel just to see!! The smallies were liking this incoming tide and the water was so clear you could see them charging the baits....Most of the smallies were in the 10 to 14 inch range but every 5th fish caught, produced a bigger one...My problem was keeping cool & dealing with the intense heat!! Didn't do any trolling speedtraps because the jig bite was that good....just let the boat drift & worked the rocks...By 5:00pm I was spent!! Too much heat! Headed for the barn..(Hogback) My temp gage in my truck was reading 102 * on the way home....For the record...much less boat activity ( skiers ) above the Ferry.......A good day smallie fishing and the incoming tide was the key!!!See ya on the water....Naked........P.S. Nice hearing a fishing report from BIG AL...Have spent a lot of hours fishing for SALMON just next to his Thunderjet....Disco Pk...
Name: salmonstriper
Email: salmonstriper@att.net
Location: where did they go?
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 07-15-09
Remote Name: 75.14.204.228
I know that the fish sniffer has new owners but what is the new paper called?
Name: ROCK " N " PONY
Email: unknown
Location: Beardsley Resorvoir
Weather: clear and hot
Water_condition: flat or breezy
Date: 07-17-09
Remote Name: 75.43.32.242
Went to Beardsley last Wednesday for the first time. Trolled crawlers behind flashers, speedy shiners, rapalas, all downrigged. Caught 20 trout, 19 browns, 1 rainbow, 10"- 16". Kept 10 browns between 2 of us. Went again yesterday, over 30 trout caught, 4 rainbows, the rest browns, same size. Found new spots, dam area. Tried white grubs as well with great success. Lots of fun yesterday. Bottom line: Great brown trout fishery, beautiful lake, crystal clear water, great smell.
Name: Big Al Ezell
Email: Bigalsfishn1@sbcglobal.net
Location: New Melones Lake
Weather: Clear with North & South breezes
Water_condition: Clear to 10ft 72-78 degrees
Date: 07-16-09
Remote Name: 69.108.12.12
I have been taking groups of 3 to 4 people for Kokanee to New Melones for 2 weeks and before that Lake Berryessa for 3 months. The results have been excellent. We have 30-40 hook ups on average with the Kokanee in the 12-15 inch range. We use the same combinations of Radical Glow tubes with Rocky Mountain and Seps dodgers. Colors are natural green,powerful pink,radiant red for the rgt's, and green,blue and rasberry splatter as well as pink tire track. Depths vary to the area on the fish finder the Kokanee are, usually 40-70ft early in March and April 6-12ft. The speed is usually 1.2-1.5 gps speed with 40 and 20ft set backs. All lures must be tipped with shoepeg corn and flavored with Pro Cure scents of Kokanee Special, Garlic, Carp Spit and you can try various flavors to enhance your baits. I feel its fun to catch something that resembles our missing Salmon on our valley waterways. These Kokanee are better tasting than many species you can fish the Delta for and you don't have to worry how many times a week not to eat them. The are easy to smoke and they go down easy. You meet many nice people that are willing to share knowledge of how to catch the tasty fish readily. Every season has its catch and as for me there is no boredom fishing for these fish. Good Luck to all, Big Al
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: EAST RESERVOIR (Maxwell area)
Weather: Very Warm with north winds
Water_condition: Clear at 78 * ( LOW WATER )
Date: 07-15-09
Remote Name: 69.229.123.46
MONDAY JULY 13th.......................GREAT EXPECTATIONS!!!! Our first trip to East Reservoir this season will be our last! The Dept of Reclamation ( Water resources ) has drawn this body of water down some 10 feet!......leaving all the many coves & inlets bare....not to mention making it very difficult to launch your boat.....Can't remember the last time in July seeing the water levels so low.....We found the falling timber & wooded areas that produced great habitat along the shoreline completely exposed (high & dry ) Weed beds were almost non-existence......So, instead of camping.....my wife Sandy & myself made a one day trip.......Here's how the day went.....Looking for water deep enough to launch my 16 ft Jetcraft was tricky and even with 4 wheel drive, barely got the boat off the trailor in 3 feet of water!!! With our favorite coves high & dry we focused around the many islands and drop- offs looking for bait balls & followed the Western Grebes who seem to find the bait better than my fishfinder!....We used Robo worms Drop/shot set up & shaky jigs......While finding the bait was no problem , finding the bass was! We went fishless for more than two hours and didn't catch our first bass till midday....Talk about SLOW!!! things got alittle better in the late afternoon as the bite picked up slighty.....I found a 3 1/2 pounder that took my purple 6 inch Robo worm in 12 feet of water...That was the largest fish of the day....My wife nailed a two pounder and that was her biggest....With the low water conditions, I don't know if I made the right ajustments finding these fish? Just know there is a good bass population , but on this day just couldn't find the magic method.....We fished from one end of the lake to the other, the spillway, the dam....deep water....shallow water....Just a Slow day.....8 bass in 11 hours....Pretty sad!....Didn't even try for Crappie....About an hour before dark....gave up and some how got the boat back on the trailor with minimum problems......Long drive back to Sacto for a one day adventure.....Oh well..thats fishing.....See Ya on the water....but not at East Reservoir......Naked....
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: EAST DELTA ( MILDRED AREA )
Weather: NO WIND AM. BREEZY PM. FISHABLE!
Water_condition: SEMI CLEAR TO CLEAR AT 73 *
Date: 07-11-09
Remote Name: 69.229.123.46
FRIDAY JULY 10th......................DID OK!.........Ricky who lives in Antioch meets me at the strip mall just off of Highway 5 on eight mile road....Its about 7:00am and just a few minutes from King Island resort ( launch ) ......There is absolutey zero wind!! and just about all morning , perfect conditions everywhere we fished....We started off in the main San Joaquin river & Disappointment slough area as we were at the high slack tide & this would be the first part of the system with moving water......A slow start and as the tide started to move out the action slowly picked up.....Ricky got the first two fish...a one pounder & a two pounder...No action on my shaky jig, so I switched over to a 6 inch Senko...Found a very aggressive two pounder that took it for a ride....Ricky, being a tournament young gun as expected was pulling all kinds of lures out & trying different stuff...He went to a top water lure & had three blow ups....hooking two...both small!!.....As we passed light 13, we both went back to shaky jigs....I stayed with my pink/brown 6 inch robo & Ricky went with his lucky 5 inch worm which I couldn't pronounce!! Both worked! Drifted down for about two hours picking up another 10 fish, a few just about in the 3 pound range.....My biggest problem of the day was keeping the fish on the hook....Can't tell you how many fish I lost on the first jump....With advice from Rick , I set the hook alittle harder on the first take, that seemed to help as I didn't lose as many the remainder of the day....We decided to try moving down south in the Columbia cut area & towards Mildred island.....Didn't find as many fish to the south, but still caught fish and that dreaded wind picked up late in the day limiting our fishing locations.....A 12 hour day with about 25 fish caught and tons of missed fish mostly, by me!!! caught about 5 fish that nearly went 3 lbs.....just couldn't find those bigger fish....Did learn some new methods watching Rick working the water and most of all the easy way getting your stuck bait off the tules by pointing your rod tip towards the tules & bending it towards the boat.... It really works most of the time.....Thanks for the company Rick...Have new tricks to show Mike Booker....See ya on the water....Naked... P.S... Will be going to East Reservoir just out of Maxwell for a few days camping & looking for CRAPPIE & BASS.....
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Steamboat Slough lower & upper
Weather: Less winds & warmer NICE!
Water_condition: Off colored to semi clear at 70*
Date: 07-09-09
Remote Name: 71.128.111.10
WEDS JULY 8th...................PERFECT WEATHER.........Unlike Monday, more fisherman out taking advantage of the Balmy weather & light winds....After launching at Hogback . got a chance to fish the lower section of Steamboat which was out of the question on Monday when the winds were creating 2 foot swells & whitecaps.....still would be working a large outgoing tide....(Minus - 0.6) which turns the water to less than semi clear.....Pretty much stayed all morning below Snug harbor working the tules & strips of weedbeds which is abundant on both sides......Used Brushhogs, Senko's, Chatter baits & Zappu 3/32 oz jigs with weed guards......All worked, but spent more time with the smaller wacky jigs as this method is still new to me and very productive even though you get a number of small bass, you can still catch the bigger ones!......THIS IS THE SAME AREA I HAVE CAUGHT THOUSANDS OF STRIPES EITHER TROLLING OR THROWING TRAPS the past 30 years! And now doing the bass thing have to block out thinking STRIPERS!!!!!! and just focus on the business at hand.....BASS FISHING........And I know I wouldn't be envolved doing this IF THERE STILL WAS A SALMON SEASON STARTING JULY 16th AND RUNNING RIGHT THROUGH LATE OCTOBER......But it is, what it is! and I 'm glad I have found an interest in bass fishing the delta as KOKE & TROUT TROLLING is just not my cup of tea!.....No offense to all of you that enjoy that type of of fishing.....Meanwhile , all my salmon gear is sitting on the back shelf in my garage hoping in the near future to be put back in service if the summer & fall runs ever get healthy again?......WHOOPS! got off track.........caught about 10 largemouth with the largest one a 2 1/2 pounder and once again caught another one of those ugly SQUAWFISH which hit my chatter baits....Decided to try fishing upstream in the afternoon above the ferry and instead of heading north turned east at the T and fished for smallies all the way to the main Sacto.....The bite was below par as trolling the speedtraps along the rip rap was not productive & just producing a few fish every 100 yards! It could have been the tide had run its course and the incoming tide had started? Just a slow bite in the late sfternoon....picked up about twenty fish with alot of dinks...Called it a day around 5:00pm. A pleasant day without Winds and a decent number of bass caught...Will be hitting the East delta on Friday with a mutual friend who does tournament bass fishing....Just know I'll be out of my leaque? Take it easy on me Ricky!! See ya on the water...Naked....
Name: NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Steamboat & inland sloughs
Weather: Windy ! delta winds much of the day
Water_condition: off colored to semi clear at 69 *
Date: 07-07-09
Remote Name: 71.128.111.10
MONDAY....JULY 6th...................WHATS A LITTLE WIND? ........Hogback looked like a ghost town as I found just one other trailor in the parking lot at 7:30 am.....Suffering from post 4th of July events....Parade's, Family BBQ & Fireworks.....I needed a day on the water....Knowing I would be facing delta breezes 10 - 20 mph....I didn't care!....as I would focus on the upper bodies of water like above the Ferry ..(Upper Steamboat , Sutter, & Minor sloughs ) You can always find some protection in these sloughs....Looking at my trusty tide book, would be facing a pretty good size outgoing tide...( A minus - 0.7 ) with a 4 foot incoming late in the day. With releases from Shasta & Oroville over 20,000 cfc combined, the water was up some two feet from normal....I always wonder if these summer releases are for the Farmers or filling up swimming pools in in southern Cal? The Report: Started off Rip Rap trolling using crawfish speedtrap colors ( orange red ) just above the T where Steamboat turns towards the main Sacto.....going about 5 football fields without a pickup, I was wondering if the stained water was the reason? By 9:30 am, I got my first smallie and for the next hour or so did pretty good staying in the 6-8 foot range....just like I thought, they were coughing up crawfish body parts when hooked....had the right color pattern....Trolled all the way down to the Minor slough cutoff picking up more than a dozen smallies with one that went an honest 3 lbs!! and a striper who took my speedtrap for a ride towards the middle of the slough...He went about 5 pounds...great fight using a ultra light rod with 8 pound test!..By 11:00 am. picked up and headed for Minor slough to try some of the cuts below the rice mill & Halls landing..By midday, the tide was out some 3 feet exposing alot of the wood & weeds so I went to Brushogs & 6 inch Senko's....just one bite using the big stuff...switched over to my finnese rig set up with a 6 inch FAT robo & light wacky jig....same set up I used in the east delta.....This was the ticket as I started catching Mr. Largemouth.....picked up 12 bass to about 2 1/2 pounds and had one much larger throw the hook & worm while going airborne!! At the bottom of the tide, the action stopped....I continued throwing, but no bites!...Returned to upper Steamboat and once again tried smallie trolling late in the afternoon slowly working my way back to the launch...The tide was once again filling back in and the water was clearing up to semi clear so I switched over to a white & pink shad color Speedtrap which did very well.....The bite late in the day was much better than the early bite on the outgoing tide as I picked up a fish every 10 to 20 yards and even caught a squawfish that slammed my shad !! This ugly slimy fish went about 6 pounds!!! Got back to the Ferry & picked up...A 12 hour day & enough fishing for one day....50 smallmouth...12 largemouth..1 striper...& one ugly Squawfish!!!!! And very little pressure from other boaters.....Kinda breezy, but very fishable.....See ya on the water.....Naked.....
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: 71.4*, clear to dirty; some debris
Date: 07-02-09
Remote Name: 69.229.127.136
Bill Crooks invited me and my lucky dog, Spike, to try for summer stripers. Bill picked a beautiful day to hit the Delta. We weren’t successful “catching” today as we only caught & released 1 barely legal striper throwing fish traps/Rattle Traps, caught nothing trolling deep/shallow (may have had one hit) or jigging (except for one very small small mouth bass). Caught two small smallmouth bass trolling. 7 hours (6 a.m. - 1 p.m.), 43 miles, 15 areas. Water 71.4*, clear to semi-clear to dirty, some debris on & in the water from place to place; air 54-88*, sky clear; wind 0-10 (mainly 0) mph. Bill’s Willy boat. We launched at Hogback & mainly spent our time in wind protected sloughs above Rio Vista. It was great to get out, we tried a little of everything, thanks for the invite Bill.
Name: THE NAKED FISHERMAN
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: not today, just checking reports
Weather: alot cooler..under 100 degrees
Water_condition: super fishable in the delta
Date: 06-30-09
Remote Name: 71.128.111.10
JAMES, BLAME IT ON THE WORLDS FOREMOST AUTHORITY ON FRESHWATER FISHING.............IN-FISHERMAN MONTHLY MAGAZINE......they have an article on Wacky jigs & Dropshotting just about every addition........NO NEED TO CUT YOUR LURES OFF!! as most serious bass fisherman already know this method...LOL!.....Naked....
Name: James V Netzel
Email: wearegods1@att.net
Location: nowhere yet
Weather: ?
Water_condition: ?
Date: 06-30-09
Remote Name: 75.45.115.16
Hey naked! Stop telling others about my secret lure. lol That was my Folsom go-to bait last year. This year too much grass and too much water. Have to go to carolina rig. You would think that one would get snagged everytime he threw that lure but you really don't. You do break off the normal though. So okay, it was a secret but I guess its out. I was cutting my line when I went back to the docks so that others would not see what I was using. Also works good using a wackey senko with a lead-head jig but 4" work better.
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: EAST DELTA KINGS ISLAND AREA
Weather: WINDY & HOT ( NORTHERLY )
Water_condition: Semi clear to clear at 74.5 *
Date: 06-25-09
Remote Name: 69.237.71.75
WEDS JUNE 24th.............................THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT!............After getting my butt kicked about a week ago by my bass instructor Mike Booker....I9 bass for Mike...1 for me....I decided, if your gonna do the Wacky Jighead thing, you better have the right stuff...So, I used all the gift cards I received on Fathers Day & my own pocket money.....This is what I got... A 6 foot seven FENWICK ELITE-TECH EXTEME SENSITIVTY ROD....While most of my rods are Lamiglas or G Loomis, they are great for throwing big baits like Senkos & Brushhhogs or swimbaits......While this rod is alittle pricey...It felt so good in my hands & just know I could detect a 2 inch bluegill & still do battle with a large delta bass.....I mated this rod with a SHIMANO SEDONA 2500 fb loaded with 10 pound Berkley Vanish Fluorocarbon........Ok! enough about the new Equipment....Time to put it to work....THE REPORT............Got to Kings Island ramp about 7:00am.....( Gotta be the worst ramp in the delta) for a $10.00 launch.....just picked a windy hot day and would be working an outgoing tide much of the day....with the high water, I started off using my bigger baits, a super brushhog with a pegged 1/2 oz weight.....Got two bites but no hookups....Went to a 6 inch Senko....No pickups .....Lack of water movement as the tide was still slack....and with the wind blowing, boat control was an issue....First hour of fishing, just two bites.....Moved over to the main San Joaquin via Disappointment slough looking for moving water....The tide there was just starting to move....Time to try the Zappu jighead & new equipment.......Went to a purple/pink 6 inch robo worm.........wacky style.....caught my first fish within twenty minutes!!! A one pounder! The wind is pushing me along faster than I wanted,but between gusts I was getting the jig down where I wanted it....I'm now down by light 13 and found a pocket of bass....picked up 4 within 10 yards, all under 1 1/2 pounds!....but, its a start......As the current picked up, the bite increased as I found most bass in less than 10 feet...I'm feeling more relaxed using this method as I'm picking up a fish every 6-10 casts.....While the fish are on the small size, they are are tearing up my robo worms on every hookup...No biggie as I have plenty more....I'm now up to 15 fish and not one over two pounds!!!!!! Still very happy getting bit.....Then it happens....a nice 3 1/2 pounder!! after catching all these dinks, it looked much bigger, but the scale doesn't lie!! LOL......Stayed in the main San Joaquin for about three hours and continued catching fish......Most bites are very light taps on the worm then it loads up...Interesting! My fish count is now well over 30 fish with 4 in the 3 pound class...no monsters, but a positive bite for sure...After eating lunch, headed south towards Columbia cut & Latham slough.....picked up another 12 fish with nothing over 3 pounds.....while the wind was a factor all day, I managed to get bit and just hoped my batteries would hold till the end of the day.....called it day at 6:00 pm......just know Mike would be happy for me as I nailed 43 fish......mostly one & two pounders with half a dozen three pounders.....Do I love my new Fenwick???? worth every penny spent......Just wish the winds were down, as I worked hard with boat control all day......and man do I Iove this style of fishing....Its WACKY.........Now the tough part...getting the boat on the trailor which never goes on level at this ramp......A fun day in the east delta....See you on the water...Naked...
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: EAST DELTA KINGS ISLAND AREA
Weather: WINDY & HOT ( NORTHERLY )
Water_condition: Semi clear to clear at 74.5 *
Date: 06-25-09
Remote Name: 69.237.71.75
WEDS JUNE 24th.............................THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT!............After getting my butt kicked about a week ago by my bass instructor Mike Booker....I9 bass for Mike...1 for me....I decided, if your gonna do the Wacky Jighead thing, you better have the right stuff...So, I used all the gift cards I received on Fathers Day & my own pocket money.....This is what I got... A 6 foot seven FENWICK ELITE-TECH EXTEME SENSITIVTY ROD....While most of my rods are Lamiglas or G Loomis, they are great for throwing big baits like Senkos & Brushhhogs or swimbaits......While this rod is alittle pricey...It felt so good in my hands & just know I could detect a 2 inch bluegill & still do battle with a large delta bass.....I mated this rod with a SHIMANO SEDONA 2500 fb loaded with 10 pound Berkley Vanish Fluorocarbon........Ok! enough about the new Equipment....Time to put it to work....THE REPORT............Got to Kings Island ramp about 7:00am.....( Gotta be the worst ramp in the delta) for a $10.00 launch.....just picked a windy hot day and would be working an outgoing tide much of the day....with the high water, I started off using my bigger baits, a super brushhog with a pegged 1/2 oz weight.....Got two bites but no hookups....Went to a 6 inch Senko....No pickups .....Lack of water movement as the tide was still slack....and with the wind blowing, boat control was an issue....First hour of fishing, just two bites.....Moved over to the main San Joaquin via Disappointment slough looking for moving water....The tide there was just starting to move....Time to try the Zappu jighead & new equipment.......Went to a purple/pink 6 inch robo worm.........wacky style.....caught my first fish within twenty minutes!!! A one pounder! The wind is pushing me along faster than I wanted,but between gusts I was getting the jig down where I wanted it....I'm now down by light 13 and found a pocket of bass....picked up 4 within 10 yards, all under 1 1/2 pounds!....but, its a start......As the current picked up, the bite increased as I found most bass in less than 10 feet...I'm feeling more relaxed using this method as I'm picking up a fish every 6-10 casts.....While the fish are on the small size, they are are tearing up my robo worms on every hookup...No biggie as I have plenty more....I'm now up to 15 fish and not one over two pounds!!!!!! Still very happy getting bit.....Then it happens....a nice 3 1/2 pounder!! after catching all these dinks, it looked much bigger, but the scale doesn't lie!! LOL......Stayed in the main San Joaquin for about three hours and continued catching fish......Most bites are very light taps on the worm then it loads up...Interesting! My fish count is now well over 30 fish with 4 in the 3 pound class...no monsters, but a positive bite for sure...After eating lunch, headed south towards Columbia cut & Latham slough.....picked up another 12 fish with nothing over 3 pounds.....while the wind was a factor all day, I managed to get bit and just hoped my batteries would hold till the end of the day.....called it day at 6:00 pm......just know Mike would be happy for me as I nailed 43 fish......mostly one & two pounders with half a dozen three pounders.....Do I love my new Fenwick???? worth every penny spent......Just wish the winds were down, as I worked hard with boat control all day......and man do I Iove this style of fishing....Its WACKY.........Now the tough part...getting the boat on the trailor which never goes on level at this ramp......A fun day in the east delta....See you on the water...Naked...
Name: Hil Felton
Email: wxyz
Location: Folsom Lake
Weather: Warm early then HOT
Water_condition: Clean 76 deg F.
Date: 06-24-09
Remote Name: 66.81.45.226
The Wheels and Reels Fishing Club opted to go to Folsom instead of Berryessa as scheduled for our June derby. The reason, the parisites now found on trout caught in Berryessa. The water level at Folsom is still up and pleasant to see; but the bite was very slow. I had two strikes all morning and landed both. Each rainbow was just under a pound and were found between 40 and 50 ft. near Folsom Pt. I used a golden eye and a pink apex. My partner, Dex Moise lost a fish near the boat and had a couple other strikes; but ended up with the donut. He fished with several different rapals. Darrel Toms landed a one pound 11 ounce rainbow to win top honors. "Ole Man Folsom " , a.k.a Art Sutter, landed five rainbows the largest, a one pound 6 ouncer, won second place honors. Ted Lutman, also know as "bullfrog" landed the third place winner that scaled in at one pound 2 ounces. Lots of jet skiers, water skiers, and wide open speed boats after it warmed up. Most, not all, left us fish w/o the fear of being run over. The lake being full helps spread out the users. Our July derby is scheduled for New Melones on July 29. Hil Felton
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Snodgrass Slough
Weather: Very warm
Water_condition: Silty
Date: 06-24-09
Remote Name: 24.7.146.124
I took my building contractor Bill Bushey out to try for largemouth bass in the north delta yesterday. We launched at New Hope Landing at 6:30 yesterday cuz the high tide was around the same time. The outgoing tide dropped over 4'. The bite was very slow for us. We tried buzz baits right away and nothing. Then tried we tried senkos. We couldn't even get a bite in the Meadows. To make a long story short, Bill caught 2 bass at 2 1/2 #s. I got 3- 1 1/4, 1 1/2 and 2 1/4#s. All fish were caught on senkos. I got tired of ripping moss of my senkos. That slough is loaded with green moss. We quit at 11 am. You can have it. That's it! Good fishin' Jerry Yuke
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Snodgrass Slough
Weather: Very warm
Water_condition: Silty
Date: 06-24-09
Remote Name: 24.7.146.124
I took my building contractor Bill Bushey out to try for largemouth bass in the north delta yesterday. We launched at New Hope Landing at 6:30 yesterday cuz the high tide was around the same time. The outgoing tide dropped over 4'. The bite was very slow for us. We tried buzz baits right away and nothing. Then tried we tried senkos. We couldn't even get a bite in the Meadows. To make a long story short, Bill caught 2 bass at 2 1/2 #s. I got 3- 1 1/4, 1 1/2 and 2 1/4#s. All fish were caught on senkos. I got tired of ripping moss of my senkos. That slough is loaded with green moss. We quit at 11 am. You can have it. That's it! Good fishin' Jerry Yuke
Name: Wishnbfishn
Email: wishnbfishn@hotmail.com
Location: Sacramento River
Weather: Warm to Hot
Water_condition: Murky to Clear
Date: 06-24-09
Remote Name: 65.90.202.10
Guy and Naked - Just wanted to thank you both for the excellent reports you both post. While many of us are stuck at our jobs that keep us from fishing as much as we'd like, we can taste a little of the excitement, and the disappointment, that you both enjoy and are kind enough to share. Naked - that day near Courtland last week sounded epic! Just once I would like to experience a day of catching like that. Good job, and great report! Thanks again! Wishn
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Steamboat, Main Sacto & Minor
Weather: Warm with light breezes
Water_condition: Off colored to semi clear at 72* surface
Date: 06-19-09
Remote Name: 69.238.168.188
TWO DAY REPORT...........Weds 06-17 & Thursday 06-18.......OUTSTANDING ONE DAY..AVERAGE THE NEXT..................My wife Sandy joined me on Weds for a " Lets Just Catch Something " fishing day.........With weak tides and a warming trend just wanted to try a little low key smallmouth or largemouth summer pattern type fishing & maybe see if we could locate some post spawn stripes.......This would be a no trolling day.....Arrived at Hogback around 8:15 am. finding the tide still going out.......lots of of the tree stumps & weed beds exposed so we could work our baits in front of weedline as the bass have no place to hide in tight cover.......We found the bite very slow, but Sandy managed to get one small bass on a light drop shot set up.....just one hit & miss for me....knowing the incoming tide would top out by 2:00pm.....thought we would try heading to the Courtland bridge area & see if we could find some of the returning post spawn stripes that I got into on Monday.....and if that didn't pan out. do some smallmouth fishing in upper Steamboat & Sutter slough..........In twenty minutes, arrived at the courtland bridge and noticed the Crawfish guy in the white boat setting his traps on the east side of the river..think he is still the only fisherman still doing the crawdad trapping left? .......Its now about 10:30 am and the tide at courtland is starting to relax ( incoming) As i put the boat just under the bridge in the shade area my wife asked me whats all that splashing on the surface and is that from the swallows flying around!!!!!!! Looking at my Hummingbird, I find the bait fish everywhere from top to bottom.....The stripes were on a tear! they were attacking the bait from below & bringing them to the surface as you could see there backs flying all over the place.....Dropped the electric motor & shut off the main motor......Sandy went to her hopkins jig set up & threw to the boils.....Bam! Easy pickins as a 4 pounder hammered her jig....I used a swimbait as I wasn't set up with a jig.....Didn't matter....these stripes were hitting anything next to them.....The bait chasing under the bridge lasted for more than twenty minutes as we caught one fish after another....Most fish were 2-4 pounders with some larger fish mixed in....After awhile the top water splashing stopped, but it was still no problem jigging them from the bottom....I swear! In one hour, we had caught & released some 50 stripes from 2 -10 pounds!!!! As the action slowed for a while, it picked right back up as once again they were pushing the baitfish to the surface....I went to the baitbox & used everything I had from Rattletraps to top water surface lures....Everything worked!! By noon we had caught well over 75 fish and I'm think this bite is gonna end....but it didn't..It may have slowed down at times, but we continued getting bit!...At the top of the tide the water cleared up so you could see the stripes chasing the baits much better & when you had one on, you could see other fish following your hooked fish...It was CRAZY!! It wasn't just threadfin shad that were being attacked but the larger delta smelt which are about 5-6 inches long...and brownish in color....While this kind of bite is rare, I don't think I have seen one last as long as it did on this day.....? ......By 3:00pm and the tide was once again going slowly out, the bite had slowed down to just a fish here & there and very few boils on the surface.....We lost count of total hookups, but it must have been very close to one hundred stripes with the largest maybe 12 pounds?...One time as I was pulling in a 6 pounder just next to the side of the boat I witnessed a much larger fish just next my hooked fish...it had to go twenty plus pounds! But, it seemed the smaller fish are much quicker than the big ones & get to the bait faster? Don't know? By 4:30pm we quit and Ijust know my wife had caught more stripes in 5 hours than she has in the past 5 years!!! LOL!.....Ended the day trolling speedtraps on the way back in to the ramp....Got about twenty smallies but the bite didn't compare to the stripers in fight or pulling your string!....Home way before dark & still thinking of the days events!!! WOW!...........Day Two ... Thursday......Calling Tom Ramage late on Weds...He wanted to try the striper thing if I felt I could do two days in a row....Telling Tom, you know how fishing is and that school could have moved on or the bite might not repeat itself twice....But, I was willing to give it a try........Here's how it went.....Got to courtland about the same time as Weds.....And just like Weds, we found the surface action for a short time...just a short time! And the bite was not as intense but we managed to pick up 20-25 fish working much harder on this day....The numbers were just not the same...less fish for sure....By noon, I decided it wasn't gonna happen as the bite pretty much died.....We decided to try some smallie fishing close bye & did ok as we got into some nice two pounders....In the afternoon we headed to Minor for some largemouth fishing....Slow bass bite just getting a few bites using Brushhogs & Senko's....While waiting for the current to pick up thinking the bite would turn on, the delta winds got stronger & boat control was an issue....While the temps were in the ninty's just too much wind & decided to call it a day...While Weds was a banner day, Tom got a sample of striper fishing on this day......Fishing on Monday, Weds & Thursday.....I need a rest....A fun week....See ya on the water....Naked....
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: New Melones
Weather: 57-82*, clear
Water_condition: 71.3-73.9*, clear to 8'
Date: 06-16-09
Remote Name: 69.108.12.131
Tuesday. Bob Bonner joined me and my lucky dog, Spike, on our Jolly Hookers/SIR derby. 13 of the 14 boats launched at Glory Hole, one at Tuttletown (go figure). 27 Jolly Hookers and one guest had a great outing. Most of us caught fish, a few got limits. Big fish was a 1#+ Rainbow. 2nd & 3rd places came in at Kokanee 14” & 13”. Bob & I were fishing at 6:15 a.m. We trolled off the South end of Rose Island to the South end and back to North of the Tuttletown rock pile. 8 Kokanee to 14”, 1 LDR, 1SDR, 11 hit/no stick. Most at 38’ on pink RGTs early, most on green wedding rings or hootchies after 9 a.m. Almost all following a watermelon dodger covered with Krill gel. One Kokanee on a mini-crawler (Rainbow rig)! 1.25-1.5 mph. 13 miles, 6.25 hours (6:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.). Water 70.3-73.7*; air 57-82*; sky clear; wind 0-4 (mainly 2) mph. 40+ other boats on the water. Another great Jolly Hooker/SIR outing followed by a great lunch and a 30-45 minute construction delay in Angels Camp on the way home (should be over by June 19th). Thanks for the company Bob, great spending the day with you.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lake Berryessa
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Good
Date: 06-11-09
Remote Name: 69.108.12.131
Thursday. My daughter Lauren wanted to spend a day with me. She & I took my lucky dog, Spike, out for Kokanee. We launched at Capell Cove & were fishing at 6:15 a.m. I fished and Lauren observed the full-range of trailering, launching & retrieving, fishing (very little catching) for Kokanee. At then end of the day she was able to do just about everything in the boat required to fish for Kokanee. We trolled off Skiers Cove, Ranch House & Big Island at 1.25-1.5 mph. We caught 2 Kokanee 17+” & 12”, one 15” Rainbow all at 50’ down. The Kokanee were on a watermelon dodger, pink RGT, Kokanee Special scented corn. The Rainbow was on white Sep’s mini micro flashers & green RGT, Kokanee Special scented corn. We had 1 LDR and 8 hit/no sticks. Krill gel on the dodger & downrigger ball. 13 miles, 5.75 hours (6:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.). Water 70.0*-73.5*; air 52-72*; sky high overcast to clear; wind 0-2 (mainly 0) mph. 30+ other boats on the water, little to no radio traffic, very few nets out. A very special day with my daughter. Quite a girl to get up at 3:30 a.m.!
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: New Melones
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Nice
Date: 06-09-09
Remote Name: 69.108.12.131
My lucky dog, Spike, and I decided to explore some different water today. We launched at Glory Hole. We trolled at 1.25 mph from the rock pile off Tuttletown to the South end (first time for me) of the lake. Caught & released 10 Kokanee to 14” all the way. Had one double, 4 LDRS, 3 hit/no sticks. 9 of the ten caught were on a pink RGT double hook rig trailing a watermelon dodger with Krill gel using corn scented with Kokanee Special. 9 of 10 were caught at 38’’, one at 50’. 26 miles, 6.5 hours (6:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.). Water 69.6*; air 58-75*; sky clear; wind 0-4 mph.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Mokelumne River
Weather: Protected from the wind
Water_condition: Dirty to semi-clear
Date: 06-08-09
Remote Name: 69.108.12.131
Monday. Bill Crooks & I decided to try live bait drifting for stripers on the “other, other” river. We bought a dozen of the smallest “jumbo” minnows we’ve ever seen at Broadway Bait. We launched at New Hope & went up river. We drifted, used the electric trolling motor to get downriver (from above the Thornton bridge to New Hope) 4 miles on a -3.5’ outgoing tide. We used all of our minnows, got one 19” striper. We also shallow trolled below New Hope & deep trolled Hog Slough for nothing. 22 miles, 5 hours (7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.). Water 68.5* dirty to clear; air 58-65*; sky clear; wind 0-6 mph. Bill & I both enjoyed the very scenic Mokelumne & will “drift minnows” again. Thanks for the company, being willing to try something different Bill.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lake Berryessa
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Nice
Date: 06-04-09
Remote Name: 69.108.12.131
Bill Crooks & I went out for Kokanee. Bill caught one Rainbow. I did not keep any notes for the day, must have been an off day.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Port of Sacramento
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Dirty
Date: 06-02-09
Remote Name: 69.108.12.131
Bill Crooks invited me and my lucky dog, Spike to try for stripers in the Port. It was our first “summer” try for stripers at the Port. We had one take, caught no fish. We trolled deep with downriggers, trolled with deep diving Yo-Zuris (the one hit), trolled shallow. 3 hours (9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.). Water *; air *; sky clear; wind 0-2 (mainly 0) mph. Thanks for the invite, company Bill, a worthwhile outing, we’ll figure the Port out some day!
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: New Melones
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Nice
Date: 06-01-09
Remote Name: 69.108.12.131
Pastor Steve & his son, Andrew, joined me for the day. It was my 3rd trip to New melons this year. We caught 15 Kokanee to 13”, lost 7, had 7 hit/no stick. Three concentrations of fish (off the Tuttletown rock pile, Spillway and the bank SW of it). We trolled 1.25-1.5 mph, set backs 40’/25’, 120-340’ water, 42’ (most at 45) to 50’ down on two-hook pink RGTs/watermelon dodger, green double hook Wedding Rings/Watermelon dodger, pink RGT/pink Sling Blade, blue & pink spinner/silver Starlite dodger. Sand Shrimp, Vanilla, Garlic scented corn. I used some Krill gel on one of my dodgers, none on the other or downrigger ball. 5.5 hours (6:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.), 13 miles. There were 20-30 other boats on the water today in the main area of the lake, no incidents. Water 74.0-74.9*, clear to 7’; air 52-85*; sky high overcast to clear; wind 0-10 (mainly 2-4) mph. Thanks for the company Steve, another nice outing with you and Andrew.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: New Melones
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Nice
Date: 05-28-09
Remote Name: 69.108.12.131
Late report, thought this site went down. Bill Crooks invited my lucky dog, Spike to go fishing. Spike would not go without me. So, the three of us spent a comfortable, hot day under Bill’s world class boat top & his self-made side shade curtains. It was our 2nd trip to New melons this year. We caught 10 Kokanee to 13”, lost 2, had 7 hit/no stick. Two concentrations of fish (Spillway and the bank SW of it). We trolled 1.25-1.5 mph, set backs 30’/20’, 120-340’ water, 42 (most at 45) to 55’ down on two-hook pink RGTs/watermelon dodger and green double hook Wedding Rings/Watermelon dodger. Sand Shrimp scented corn. I used some Krill gel on one of my dodgers, none on the other or downrigger ball. 4.5 hours (7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.), 13 miles, 2 different spots. There were 30-40 other boats on the water today just in the main area of the lake, no incidents. Water 74.5-78*, clear to 5’; air 62-90*; sky clear; wind 0-2 (mainly 0) mph. Thanks for the company Bill, another great day on the water. That top & those side-shade curtains, not to mention your fans, were great!
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Steamboat & Main Sacto ( Courtland)
Weather: Much less winds with mild temps
Water_condition: Semi clear to clear at 69.5 *
Date: 06-16-09
Remote Name: 69.238.168.188
MONDAY JUNE 15th............................OH! WHAT A DAY.......As I launched solo at Hogback around 7:45am I was the only boat in the parking lot! Yeah, the wind was still blowing about 10 mph, but nothing like the past two weeks....Before leaving home, I made sure I was prepared for a multi-specious fishing adventure...8 rods, from ultra light,trolling, trap throwing & bassing.....High tide was around 11:00am and a 3 foot outgo lasting till late in the afternoon......Just needed the winds to stay below 15 mph......HERE'S HOW MY DAY WENT....dropped down below Snug Harbor and set up a chart/ black spot Yo-Zurie...didn't go 50 yards and my rod is screaming!! Whatever I had on was big as my line counter on my reel is showing 275 feet of line out....Slowly, I get most of my line back and my bubble pops! A huge twenty pound plus BROWN CARP!!....and not foul hooked as the lure is stuck in its mouth....Continued on after releasing this not so pretty fish....picked up 4 small stripes, all under 20 inches.....as I made it down almost to the mouth of Steamboat & Cache.....Surprised the winds are cooperating and trolling is no problem, but all I'm catching is dinks!!! with the tide starting to turn around 11:00am. decided to try some Trap throwing in the lower end of Steamboat....Much better deal as I got bit right away & the the stripes were bigger than anything I caught shallow trolling...picked up three fish to 9 pounds in about an hour of throwing, all dingy post spawned stripes....While throwing the Traps a couple guys in a Lund boat trolled by me and said " hello Bob" don't know who they were? First boat I saw all morning....with the tide moving at a good pace, I next tried some bass fishing on the tule side of Steamboat....Did very well pitching a pumkin Brushhog with a fixed 1/2 oz bullet weight....found a positive bite as I got bit often throwing just next to the weed edge with most bites on the fall.....nothing big with a few in the 2 pound range and lost many....Parked the boat....time to eat my lunch & sip a few cold Buds.....My next plan of attack was to head to the Coutland bridge and see if the returning stripes..( from the feather & Yuba ) were hanging around the bridge as in previous years....The winds were still cooperating with just light gusts making spooning fairly easy.........just a few bankies bait fishing on the shoreline which is no problem as I am in the middle of the river spooning....My method of jigging is letting the boat just drift under the bridge moving though the shade area where the fish hold when they are there......I use one ounce Hopkins spoons either in green or blue....and you can legally use a treble hook with this weight......My first few passes drew blanks on my Hummingbird...Nothing...then on the third pass, started to detect a few fish along with bait....then it happened...caught three fish in a row...average weight....6 pounders....Just as I get in a roll, here comes a Fish & Game boat and they are checking the bank fisherman for license & fish.....just know they are gonna interupt my hot fishing & check me next...And they do....Showed them my license quickly and told them I have been getting bit jigging and have been releasing all of them.....HAVE A GOOD DAY!! as they backed their boat off....As I dropped my jig back in the water I felt it load up very hard.....Damm! I think I have a salmon on! I did and I'm nervous as hell as the two fish & game wardens are watching me battle this bright silver out of season fish......I am only using 12 pound floracarbon line and this fish is taken line at will....all I want to do is get it in ASAP and release him or her...just next to the boat and the fish dives under my boat & heads upstream.....Quick release as the line breaks on the bottom of my boat......BYE BYE!...The wardens now leave as I quickly tie up another Hopkins.....The striper bite goes away, but I manage to pick up another 3 fish, once again in the 6 pound class......Headed back to Hogback late in the afternoon and trolled speedtraps in the upper Steamboat area...caught about 35 smallies with one that went 5 pounds!!! (Took a Picture of the big one ) Most were one pounders....Its now about 6:30 pm...a long day but very interesting for sure....Carp, Salmon, stripers, & largemouths & Smallies.....While I was on the water for ten hours, the day went bye fast!!! And the best part...The wind didn't blow me off.....See ya on the water...Naked......P.S....Tried to get a hold of you Tom Ramage...No Luck..
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Heart of the Delta
Weather: Comfortable & breezy
Water_condition: Gettin' clearer
Date: 06-12-09
Remote Name: 24.7.146.124
Hello! Fishermen! Sorry, I forgot to mention what Dan Gee and I caught our bass on. Dan caught those immediate two fish on a Clacker buzzbait. And the rest of our limits were caught on Senkos. Colors! Were Green Pumpkin and Watermelon! One on a Chartreuse/Shad! Now you know! So go catch them! Good luck! Jerry Yuke
Name: Twin/Twin
Email: dean260@comcast.net
Location: Montezuma Slough
Weather: perfect/warm w/slight breeze
Water_condition: calm
Date: 06-12-09
Remote Name: 98.234.14.129
We set out at about 11:20am me and twin coasted into our spot 15minutes later, ankers set baited up using grass shrimp an hour or so go by i got two small taps its on at first it did'tfeel like much then all a sudden my ugly styk doulbed over twin ask me is it big? i said its got weight next we know the boat is being pulled across the channel pulling anker and all i fought it for about 25 minutes the reward was sweet using the anker rope twin tied the rope behind the head of what turned out to be a 62 1/2'' white stourgeon YEAH!!! This turned out to be good day. Thankyou Suisun Bait for making this trip a success and a day we'll never forget. GOT GRASS
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Heart of the Delta
Weather: Comfortable & breezy
Water_condition: Gettin' clearer
Date: 06-12-09
Remote Name: 24.7.146.124
My good friend Dan Gee invited me out today for a day to fish for largemouths in the Delta. High tide was at 7:15 am this morning. We started casting lures about 6am. Dan caught two descent fish around 2#s within the first 15 minutes. I caught my first fish around 90 minutes later, after the water started moving out. Then we went bang bang bang! We caught our limits by 10 am. Nothing big! Biggest was around 2 3/4 #s. Smallest was about a 1 1/2 #s. But we got a kick with all the action in such a quick time. Then after they quit biting around 11 we went home. And that's it! Good fishin'! Jerry Yuke Tip! There's still a lot of fish spawning to be done yet, so get out there before its too late.
Name: robert from shell
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal.net
Location: stumpy meadow
Weather: rainy and cold
Water_condition: clear
Date: 06-04-09
Remote Name: 74.37.111.90
I planned a camping trip to stumpy meadows lake like I always do around June. Knowing that their will be on and off for thunderstorms I still went up their with Evan. We arrived at stumpy meadow on Wednesday around 6.15pm set up camp then we notice a big black cloud coming toward us at 9.30pm. Boy we surprise with thunder and lightning and hail. It did not discourage us for staying. Thursday started partly cloudy and arrived at the lake at 6.17am caught first fish at 7.45am nice 18inch rainbow then 8.37am wham a nice 3 pound germen brown. All on 3 to four color of lead core with hook and flashers with 4 50/50 blades and a three foot leader. So a total of 6 germen brown and 3 rainbows all 16 to 21 inch long. Friday but started little later at 7am and using same set up 5 rainbow and 3 browns all in the 16 to 19 inch rainbows all were photo and release back unharmed still fishing in 40 to 60 feet of water and 18 to feet down at 1.4 to 1.5 mph. On Saturday arrived at 7am and got off the water at 1pm total of 10 fish 3 rainbows and 7 browns using the same setup but with a twist 2 was caught on downrigger and 2 was caught on long line using a apex in red and yellow at 18 feet with 80 feet of line out on long line was out 180 feet of line in 40 to 60 feet of water. We release 7 and gave 3 to an elderly couple who was watching hooking up. It rained all three days of fish hard at sometime but steady and very cold temps was to upper 30’s to mid 40’s. this was a experince I will never forget for 4 nights 3 days
Name: robert from shell
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal.net
Location: stumpy meadow
Weather: rainy and cold
Water_condition: clear
Date: 06-04-09
Remote Name: 74.37.111.90
I planned a camping trip to stumpy meadows lake like I always do around June. Knowing that their will be on and off for thunderstorms I still went up their with Evan. We arrived at stumpy meadow on Wednesday around 6.15pm set up camp then we notice a big black cloud coming toward us at 9.30pm. Boy we surprise with thunder and lightning and hail. It did not discourage us for staying. Thursday started partly cloudy and arrived at the lake at 6.17am caught first fish at 7.45am nice 18inch rainbow then 8.37am wham a nice 3 pound germen brown. All on 3 to four color of lead core with hook and flashers with 4 50/50 blades and a three foot leader. So a total of 6 germen brown and 3 rainbows all 16 to 21 inch long. Friday but started little later at 7am and using same set up 5 rainbow and 3 browns all in the 16 to 19 inch rainbows all were photo and release back unharmed still fishing in 40 to 60 feet of water and 18 to feet down at 1.4 to 1.5 mph. On Saturday arrived at 7am and got off the water at 1pm total of 10 fish 3 rainbows and 7 browns using the same setup but with a twist 2 was caught on downrigger and 2 was caught on long line using a apex in red and yellow at 18 feet with 80 feet of line out on long line was out 180 feet of line in 40 to 60 feet of water. We release 7 and gave 3 to an elderly couple who was watching hooking up. It rained all three days of fish hard at sometime but steady and very cold temps was to upper 30’s to mid 40’s. this was a experince I will never forget for 4 nights 3 days
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: EAST DELTA
Weather: BREEZY PARTLY CLDY 70's
Water_condition: Semi clear to clear at 72.5 *
Date: 06-04-09
Remote Name: 69.238.171.246
THURSDAY JUNE 4th...........................WACKY ZAPPU JIGHEADS..........Mike Booker invited me once again for a day in the East delta for some pure bassing. Instead of using the conventional large baits like the Brushhogs,Beavers, & jumbo Senko's. we would be down sizing with 1/32 oz. jigheads & smaller 5-6 inch worms....WACKY STYLE !!!.....After launching at Kings Island & heading down Disappointment slough we found some fairly breezy conditions, but Mike knowing the area much better than myself found some islands that were semi protected from the delta winds....With the outgoing tide less than half way out, we started off using 6 inch Senko's & within ten minutes, Mike picked up two fish....I didn't get a bump.....After spending about an hour or so in this location and not getting bit....Time to move....We headed south towards Mildred Island and found more protected Islands.....This is when we switched over to lighter zappu jigheads....Mike was looking for water just next to weedline that was less than 12 feet.........with no deep dropoffs......Mike goes on a TEAR!!!! Every cast, he is either catching a fish or getting bit! We are using the same exact set up & I can't seem to find a bite.....After watching Mike pick up 10 fish to my NONE, I brake down & ask for HELP!!! What am I doing wrong? Can't even find a Suicide fish.....Mike explains to me the 1/32 ounce jigheads must be on the bottom & I have been retrieving the bait too quickly lifting the worm & not making contact close to where the fish are.....So, being a good student, I slow down on the retrieve and make sure I am making contact........Just like magic, I can feel the taps, but by the time I get my first hookup...Mike had reached 15 fish....But, I got the monkey off my back.......I caught my first fish of the day......The bad news was it took me the whole tide to learn this new presentation and the bite ended once I picked up this method......So in nutshell: Close to twenty fish for Mike.....One for me.....While we never got a fish over 5 pounds, this is a deadly method that really works well.....Thanks for the instruction and your patience Mike as I will continue to get better on finnese fishing for bass......See ya on the water......Naked...
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lower American ( River)
Weather: Perfect! not to hot..
Water_condition: Very clear at 57 degrees.
Date: 06-02-09
Remote Name: 69.108.1.116
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...........JUNE 2nd........FIRST TIME THIS YEAR.........Tom Ramage joined me on a spare of the moment shad fishing thing.....Got to Disco park around 3:00pm..Noticed lots of boats just at the mouth of the American & main Sacto....and they were doing pretty well catching shad...But, no group fishing for us & you have to use lots of weight to get your jig down....With the releases in the American at 3,500 cfc we wanted to head upstream and try for some stripes throwing Traps if we could make it up by Cal Expo...Taking our time moving up the river,as the water gets pretty shallow in certain locations, we reached Paradise beach....No stripes hitting our Traps, just a couple pretty girls on the beach entertaining us...LONG STORY!! LOL!... Dropped back down by the second bridge and settled down on anchor in 9 feet of water....We used the 1/16 oz curly jigs in chartreuse & red and several split shot to get our baits down....With three other boats also working this area the action was very slow!....From about 4:30 till dark we only picked up 4 shad with Tom getting the only female....a nice 4 pounder....Prime time in this location is usually from about 5:00pm till just before dark and in the past have had 20 - 40 hookups when the bite is on....but, on this evening.....SLOW!!!!...Can't judge the bite with just one outing but I really think the next couple of weeks will produce better as the females work their way through....Thanks for the company Tom....will get them next time out......P.S. Hope this web site stays on line as I have posting the past 5 years!!!....Naked.
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Frank's Tract area
Weather: Breezey
Water_condition: Gettin' clearer
Date: 07-27-09
Remote Name: 24.7.146.124
I took my good friend Mario Alman out to launch at Brannan State Park. We both wanted to try Frank's Tract in May and with a good outgoing tide in the morning and not with too much wind. Well, that's about all we got in Frank's Tract. Nada!! Not one hit in the Tract! Even tried the West Wall! That's twice I've been there this year and nada. In fact there were tons of bass boats out there today. Every time I turned a corner there was a bass boat. We kept saying to each other, "Don't these guys ever work?" No wonder I don't fish weekends! I don't think I'll even fish Wednesdays anymore. Now for the facts! Poor Mario didn't even get a black bass hit all the time we were out there. And that's 7:30am till 2:15! At least he caught a good fighting pike on a spinnerbait. And I caught 3 LMB. 2 - 1 1/2#ers and one 2#er! That even felt like a limit to me. I got those in Old River. Fishing was very very tough. I asked guys on 3 bass boats, "How were they were doin'? And they all had the same answer, "Very tough!" If I don't improve I might have to sign up for a fishing guide service. Good fishin! Jerry Yuke
Name: Hil Felton
Email: WXYZ
Location: Folsom Lake
Weather: great!!
Water_condition: high and clear 74 deg F.
Date: 05-27-09
Remote Name: 66.81.33.121
The Wheels and Reels held its monthly derby at Folsom Lake NOT Folsom puddle. What a pleasant site to see-- water, water clean water! I can't remember the last time I fished it when it was that full. And the new bridge over the river made the trip half as long. The fish bite for me was early and died at 9:00 AM. I hooked seven fish and landed four. Three trout and one salmon. All weighed in slightly over one pound. All four were caught on a golden eye, behind a dodger. at forty feet, going about 1.5 mph. My partner, Dexter Moise, got a donut. Art Sutter was the hero of the derby by catching a salmon weighing just under four pounds. Bob Skinner brought in his second place winner that was a shade under three pounds. And Jim Bennett rounded out the top three with a one pound ten ounce trout. The fourteen participants landed a total of 26 fish. Our next derby is scheduled for June 24 at Lake Berryessa.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: New Melones
Weather: Nice, warm around 11 a.m.
Water_condition: Clear to 5'
Date: 05-26-09
Remote Name: 69.224.151.177
Bill Crooks and I went out for some Kokanee. I left my lucky dog, Spike, home as it was going to be over 90*. It was our first trip to New melons this year. We caught nine Kokanee to 13”, a 3# Rainbow (3-4 3” smelt in its stomach), lost 6-7, had 3-4 hit/no stick. Two concentrations of fish (off Rose Island & the Spillway). We trolled 1.25-1.5 mph, set backs 40’/30’, 70’/50’, 120-340’ water, 45-60’ down on pink RGTs/Watermelon dodger or pink Slingblade, pink UV spinners/Watermelon dodger, a #4 bait holder hook with just corn and Watermelon side-kick dodger. Garlic, Vanilla & Carp Spit corn. I used no gels on my dodgers or downrigger ball, Bill did. 5.5 hours (7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., 19 miles, 2 different spots. There were 30-40 other boats on the water today from the Hwy 49 bridge to the South end of the lake, no incidents. Water 74.3-77*, clear to 5’; air 62-90*; sky clear; wind 0-2 (mainly 0) mph. Interesting gear issue came up. I could not turn my downrigger on. Pulled my plug and found one of the male posts broken off. We got it working by crimping the ends of a barrel swivel, sticking it in the female sockets, hooking the cords together, it worked fine. Took it by Sacramento Fisherman’s Warehouse on the way home. They replaced the cord for me as a warranty item. No cost, Fisherman’s Warehouse priceless! Thanks for the company Bill, another great day on the water. P.S. On the way home talked to Pastor Steve. He went to Berryessa for a limit of Kokanee to almost 18”. PPS – It now costs $8 to launch at New Melones, if you launch at Glory Hole the Iron Ranger is in the upper parking lot.
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Not a report..
Weather: Sunny or balmy?
Water_condition: warming up
Date: 05-26-09
Remote Name: 69.108.1.116
TUESDAY MAY 26th...............SORRY!!!! Have been really busy the past three weeks with Sacto Jazz Jubilee.......I am the site manager at the Firehouse Lot & its pretty normal for me to park my Jetcraft in the garage during this period!... With a few days rest, will be back in service soon.... I do need a fishing fix ASAP......As you know, the delta is my passion......Thanks for missing my reports.....Naked......
Name: 14_blast
Email: pdm1n@netscape.net
Location: Lake Tahoe, west side
Weather: Clear Sunny
Water_condition: Clear 60' visability
Date: 05-24-09
Remote Name: 71.202.249.104
Went fishing with Capt. Gene, my dad, and 2 other gentlemen. We trolled jerk minnows between 160' and 230'. 4 Macks for 4 anglers. We can't do what we did on the Montauk because our downriggers don't go that deep.
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Snodgrass Slough
Weather: Breeze
Water_condition: Gettin' clearer
Date: 05-23-09
Remote Name: 24.7.146.124
Last Friday I took my good friend Dan Gee out to try Snodgrass Slough. Dan caught a good 3 1/2 #er on his second cast. I thought we were gonna kill them. As usual I was wrong. Dan got another good one about 2 1/2 and 2 other keepers. I only got 2 hits which ended up in 2 keepers. That was a good tide also. Good tides this week for the lower delta! That goes to proove! You never know when it comes to fishing. Good fishin' Jerry Yuke
Name: Doug Hurst
Email: dhurst9060@aol.com
Location: Delta fishing
Weather: n/a
Water_condition: n/a
Date: 05-25-09
Remote Name: 207.200.116.7
To; Bob Harries Bob I and I'm sure many other fisherpersons miss your fishing reports. Have you given up posting your fishing reports or are you busy doing other things? Miss those reports. Thanks for any info. Doug
Name: Got Bait?
Email: dontopen@comcast.net
Location: Lower Delta
Weather: slight breeze
Water_condition: clear
Date: 05-20-09
Remote Name: 71.193.54.127
Stripers must have gone through. Delta was deserted, had the place to myself. Saw less than six boats all day. Lots of undersize on the San Joaquin, one 22 incher on dines. Nada on the Sac. Only saw one troller. Guess gonna have to wait until they come back down.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lake Berryessa
Weather: It got hot
Water_condition: Clear to 15', 71-80*!
Date: 05-18-09
Remote Name: 69.224.151.177
My lucky dog, Spike, Pastor Steve and I went out for some Kokanee. It was a slow day, again. Two small concentrations of fish, two short bite windows. We caught six Kokanee (17+” & 16” & smaller) and three Rainbows (12-14”), had two hits, no sticks, lost corn hits 6. All trolling in 104-145’ water at 1-1.36 mph, 40-60’ back on RGTs, pink spinners, a few other Kokanee lures, pink and green. 10-47’ on the downrigger. Garlic corn, Kokanee Special gel on the downrigger balls and dodgers. 7 hours (6 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., 19 miles, 2 different spots. We stayed away from other boats (30-40 others out today) as much as possible. Water 71-79.8*, clear to 15’; air 62-90*; sky clear; wind 0-2 (mainly 0) mph. Thanks for the company, it was nice seeing you catch all of those fish Steve!
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Windy
Water_condition: Dirty to semi-clear
Date: 05-14-09
Remote Name: 69.224.151.177
Bill Crooks invited me to join him & Ted Fagunes. It was a slow day, for Ted & I. Our main activity was watching Bill bring in the fish. We launched at Sandy Beach (Solano County pass). Bill caught three stripers to 5#, a couple under sized, 2-3 hit/no sticks 7 Lost 6 tails. 6.5 hours (7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 40 miles, 13 different spots above & below the Rio Vista Bridge shallow trolling 140’ back at 4.5-5 mph in water 6-8’ deep. No concentration of fish. Water 64.6*, semi-clear to dirty; air 50-78*; sky high clouds; wind 10-16 mph. Thanks for the invite, company & catching lesson Bill
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lake Berryessa
Weather: Beautiful, a little hot
Water_condition: Clear to 14'
Date: 05-12-09
Remote Name: 69.224.150.91
My lucky dog, Spike, and I went out with Nick Garcia and 17 other boats from the SIRS/Jolly Hooker fishing club for some Kokanee/Rainbow Trout. It was a slow day. We caught two Kokanee (17+” & 16”) and two Rainbows (12-14”), had several hits, no sticks. All trolling in 100-145’ water at 1-1.25 mph, 40-140’ back on RGTs, pink spinners, Red & White Dare Devil, worms, a few other Kokanee lures, pink and green. 48’ on the downrigger, 4 colors on the lead core. Garlic corn, Kokanee Special gel on the dodgers. 6.5 hours (7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 24 miles, 2 different spots (Skiers Cove & the upper Narrows). We stayed away from other boats as much as possible. Water 66.5-70*, clear to 15’; air 55-90*; sky clear; wind 0-4 (mainly 0) mph. Thanks for the company, catching the “big” fish Nick!
Name: ROCK " N " PONY
Email: NONE
Location: mouth of 3 mile
Weather: clear
Water_condition: clear
Date: 05-09-09
Remote Name: 75.43.38.85
Fished the high tide and the incoming at the mouth of 3 mile. Jigged Hopkins Shorty for catch and release of over 50 fish. Kept two 5 pounders. Great action from 9-2pm. Hooked about a dozen keepers. Did troll the area around the mouth with yozuri's with only one hookup. Lots of bait in the area.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Outgoing dirty; incoming semi-clear to clear
Date: 05-06-09
Remote Name: 69.224.150.91
My very lucky dog, Spike, and I went out for some stripers. It was a better day for me, not large numbers but good quality. We caught & released 5 stripers (20#, 12#, 11#, 20”, 19”), no undersized, one hit/no stick and lost 2 tails. All shallow trolling in 5-7’ water at 4.5-5 mph 140’ back on shallow running Yo-Zuri (brown/purple, rainbow micro lips). 8 hours (5:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., 61! miles, 19 different spots on the Sac & its sloughs above & below the Rio Vista bridge. We launched at Hogback (37 miles, 47 minutes). We found one small concentration of fish. We fished the end of the - 4.6’ outgoing, slack and most of the incoming +3.5’ tides. We could not stay to fish the last of the incoming/first part of the outgoing tides. We caught all fish within 90 minutes of the start of the incoming tide. Water: 60.5-62.9*. During the outgoing tide it was dirty in most places (I could not see my anti-cavitation plate). It was semi-clear (I could see my anti-cavitation plate, not the prop) to clear (I could see my prop) in most places on the incoming tide. There was lots of surface debris, the water is getting dirty with the water coming down river, out of the feeder streams & creeks. Glad I got out today, water may be too dirty to troll for awhile. Air 55-72. Sky clear. Wind 0-6 (mainly 0) mph.
Name: robert from shell
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal.net
Location: prosser creek res.
Weather: clear
Water_condition: cool
Date: 05-06-09
Remote Name: 74.37.78.118
Yesterday was my father 10 year drowning at prosser creek reservoir and I always try to go up their on May 6. My wife and sister joined me. Arrived at the lake at 2.07pm and fished until 5pm. It looked like the lake was almost filled. There a tree that I like to fished at, next to the lake campgrounds by the creek. I started to use green power bait and rainbow colors. Total of 3 hook ups and three lost 2 hits and 4 bait stealers. It always nice to get up there to fished.
Name: robert from shell
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal.net
Location: prosser creek res.
Weather: clear
Water_condition: cool
Date: 05-06-09
Remote Name: 74.37.78.118
Yesterday was my father 10 year drowning at prosser creek reservoir and I always try to go up their on May 6. My wife and sister joined me. Arrived at the lake at 2.07pm and fished until 5pm. It looked like the lake was almost filled. There a tree that I like to fished at, next to the lake campgrounds by the creek. I started to use green power bait and rainbow colors. Total of 3 hook ups and three lost 2 hits and 4 bait stealers. It always nice to get up there to fished.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Overcast
Water_condition: Clear to semi-clear
Date: 05-04-09
Remote Name: 69.224.150.91
My lucky dog, Spike, and I went out for some stripers. It was a hard day for me. Three hours before my first bite. We caught & released 3 stripers to (10#, 5#, 3#), one undersized and lost 2 tails. All shallow trolling at 4.5-5 mph 140’ back with shallow diving B16 red head. 7 hours (6:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.), 52 miles, 19 different spots on the Sac & its sloughs above & below the Rio Vista bridge. We launched at Hogback. We found one small concentration of fish. We fished the end of the - 3.6’ outgoing, slack and most of the delayed incoming +2.9’ tides. We caught all fish on the incoming tide. Water: 58.9-61.8*, semi-clear (I could see my anti-cavitation plate, not the prop) to clear (I could see my prop); air 55-80; overcast; wind 0-6 (mainly 0) mph.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Clouds to rain
Water_condition: Clear to semi-clear
Date: 05-01-09
Remote Name: 69.224.150.91
A short day to make it up to Spike for not taking him yesterday. We caught & released 4 stripers to 5#, two undersized and lost 4 tails. All shallow trolling at 4.5-5 mph 140’ back with shallow diving Yo-Zuris (chartreuse/black dots & red head). 5 hours (6:00 -11:00 a.m., 40 miles. We launched at Hogback. We fished 5 different spots on the Sac & its sloughs above the Rio Vista bridge. We found one small concentration of fish. We fished the end of the + 2.4’ incoming, slack very first part of the outgoing -4.2’ tides. We caught all fish on the incoming tide. Water: 59.8-61.0*, semi-clear (I could see my anti-cavitation plate, not the prop) to clear (I could see my prop); air 58-62; clouds to light rain; wind 0-2 mph. Headed in early as it started to rain, Spike does not like the rain or water & I had chores. On the way home Spike dries out, warms up tells me all is forgiven.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Clear to semi-clear
Date: 04-30-09
Remote Name: 69.224.150.91
Bill Crooks invited me to join him & Ron Madsen out for a striper trolling outing. I left my lucky dog, Spike, home, upset, as the boat would be a little crowded with four of us. I told him I would make it up to him. We caught 11 stripers (14#, most 3-5#ers), released the largest and seven others, two undersized, one hit/no stick & lost 18-24 tails. All shallow trolling at 4.5-5 mph 140’ back with shallow diving Yo-Zuris (chartreuse/black dots & red head). 7 hours (6:30 a.m. –1:15 p.m.), 40 miles. We launched at Sandy Beach. We fished 11 different spots on the Sac & its sloughs above & below the Rio Vista bridge. We found two concentrations of fish. We fished the end of the + 2.6’ incoming, slack and half of the outgoing -4.6’ tides. We caught 7 fish on the incoming tide. Bill captained the boat all day permitting “hot stick” Ron to catch most of the stripers. Ron brought a great lunch for all of us. Water: 59.8-61.0*, semi-clear (I could see my anti-cavitation plate, not the prop) to clear (I could see my prop); air 58-65*; clear; wind 0-4 mph. Thanks for the invite Bill, a great day with you & Ron. When I got home Spike was really upset & said “You’re taking me out tomorrow or else”!
Name: Hil Felton
Email: wxyz
Location: Collins lake
Weather: light wind, nice
Water_condition: clean 60 deg F
Date: 04-29-09
Remote Name: 66.81.45.251
The Wheels and Reels chose Colins as their monthly club outing and found the fishing good. The group was small; but the catch wasn't. Only one fisherman earned the donut award. Tom West and his K-mart special ( a rooster tail looking lure in pink) won top honors with a 4 pound 9 ounce eye popper. My second place fish weighed 2 pounds 12 ounces and was caught on a pink rooster tail. John Holkko rounded out the winners with a 1 pound 13 ounce that nosed out Dan Wolfe's fish by using the balance beam scale. I caught and released fish all day as the bite was on and since my partner cancelled out of going-- had the opportunity to have three doubles.--- and landed 5 of them. If you fish Collins use PINK!! Art Sutter and his partner Tom West had the chef's chore of providing lunch-- good old 8 inch hot dogs. Thanks to you both. Next outing is scheduled at Folsom lake on May 27th. Hil Felton
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: EAST DELTA Including MILDRED ISL
Weather: Cold morning...Mild afternoon..Breezy
Water_condition: Clear to semi clear at 64.6 *
Date: 04-28-09
Remote Name: 69.227.211.228
TUESDAY APRIL 28th....................SMALL BAIT....BIG FISH!........Got a chance to join Mike Booker for a day in the East delta where we could just target Largemouth bass period. After a dismal outing on Sunday in the north delta chasing stripes, I was looking forward to a change of scenery, not to mention this is the time when these big bucket-mouths are lurking in the shallows with the biological urge to spawn......After launching at Kings Island and with the winds blowing around 10-12 knots, I was glad we brought our winter overalls as the wind-chill factor was very cool!....Mike, knowing this area much better tha myself and knowing where the best locations to fish during windy conditions took control and in a short time had us on the electrics on one of the many breaks that are fishable....With the tide in and an outgoing minus tide forecast throughtout the afternoon, we started fishing very close to the brush, thinking the bass would be tight to cover...and they were, as I picked up the first two fish using a weightless 6 inch watermelon/pumpkin Senko....As many times I have fished with Mike, I never have caught 2 fish to his none!!! This was short lived as Mike even the score as we had two apiece...While I was using the bigger baits like the Senko's & Super Brushhogs, Mike was doing the finesse thing using small wacky jigs & 4 1/2 inch worms!! In the late morning, I hit fish numer three....A 4 pounder!!! Once again, this was short lived as Mike picked up 4 fish in a row to my none!!!! but my 4 pounder was still the largest of the day.....Its now late in the afternoon and the big outgoing tide has dropped some 4 feet exposing the muck & weedline....Mike has caught 8 fish to my 4!!! I'm staying with my super BrushHog & Mike goes to a light Drop/shot rig...5 inch worm......With the water way out, we are focusing in front of the weedlines hitting all the pockets & crannies....Its now 5:20pm. and we decide to give it about twenty minutes more before we call it a day........Bang! Mike is hooked up with a MONSTER on his light drop/shot rig...Don't think I have ever seen a bass pull drag like this one with water swirling & repeated jumps! All we are trying to do is back the boat out to deeper water and keep this fish away from the structure & grassline.....We are both hoping the 14 # floracarbon line holds on his light spinning gear with a small drop/shot hook!!! What seened like twenty minutes...but was more like five...Mike guided this very tired bass to the net I was holding.....This female bass went 8 pounds 6 ounces!!!!! After taking many pictures, we were ready to call it a day.....Once again, Mike gave this old striper fisherman a clinic on bass fishing....and a new meaning on finese & the idea that Big baits...Big fish is not always the case........as my big bait only caught a 4 pounder!! LOL.....Thanks for a great day bassing Mike and your theory...NEVER GIVE UP! ...See ya on the water...Naked....
Name: crazy_chriss
Email: crazy_chriss@yahoo
Location: Hwy 70 canyons to Butt lake
Weather: B E A utiul
Water_condition: Clear and cold
Date: 04-25-09
Remote Name: 24.113.247.92
Took my daughter out for the opening of trout season. Would have gone to Bishop and usual, but with the lay=offs, and I'm a single dad it crimped me. So we hit the HWY 70 corridor. Anyway, hit a my 1st spot and we were the only ones there and it was gorgeous! clear water and no one around. Hit the tail out riffles and WHAM! had a big hit, the drag was singing to me and then she surfaced, throwing her head side to side. Then I saw the most heartbreaking thing... my panther martin flying off to the right and the trout going to the left. Pretty good size. Well worked the hole and got to the riffle at the beginning. Casting all over the place working my angles and current and drop time. then WHAM! again, this one had my drag singing to me too. (4 lb test, i have loose drag-sets.) this one was landed and a solid rainbow about 3 lbs! A natural trout that as hard as it was was released back. So I told my daughter there would be plenty more thru the day, don't worry. We left the canyon and worked up the river. Everywhere we went there were people. Sucked! We went up Caribou Rd and had a tri-tip sandwich at the market and found out there was a tournament going on and the camp ground was full. worked all the way up to Butt Lake and alas, no people on the shore. cast in a floating crawler and wham set hook and nothing. after a hour or two, I asked my daughter if she wanted to go to grandma's and she said yes. So I asked to to reel in her pole and after a few cranks she starts screaming at me she"s snagged. The only reason I didn't believer her was her drag was singing to her. she ended up with a 3 lb small-mouth bass!! her 1st. took a couple of pics on the phone and released the egg heavy female. I will return to catch more and will bring out pontoon float tubes and Have fun. I hope you all have a great season!! TIGHT LINES ALL!!
Name: Fishing Ninja
Email: fishon@tighlines.net
Location: in the water
Weather: anywhere w/o wind
Water_condition: wet
Date: 04-27-09
Remote Name: 65.78.173.88
I've been overhearing that they're getting shad everywhere in the Sac from Clarksburg up to Discovery Park. Nothing red hot, mostly small males but if you put in the hours you'll probably get a few. Just gotta put in the hours and find a school. Everyone remember to fish Ninja style: leave no evidence that you were there, including your trash.
Name: MrUncomfortable
Email: Solidadken@gmail.com
Location: Sac/American/Feather
Weather: Fishy
Water_condition: Fishy
Date: 04-27-2009
Remote Name: 192.55.54.37
Anyone have any current reports/feedback on the shad bite? I know they've started to trickle into the system.
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Steamboat,Courtland,Sutter & Minor Sl.
Weather: Breezy & Mild Spring conditions
Water_condition: Outgo- Dirty! Incoming- Semi clear 64*
Date: 04-27-09
Remote Name: 69.227.211.228
SUNDAY, April 26th.........................BIG TIDES & WINDS = DIRTY WATER..........After being off the water for nearly a week, decided to try a Sunday outing with the wife. Knowing we had big outgoing minus tides along with very windy conditions the past 48 hours, took a chance on finding a few fish.....After launching at Hogback, we found the water in lower Steamboat a mess! Clarity, less than a foot!....Tried some shallow trolling below Snug harbor using Yo-Zuries in Charteuse & red & white hoping the fish could see these lures in the murky water! Just one did..A 20 inch spawned out male....Very slow all morning.....decided to search for clearer water and moved up river towards Sutter slough....Same deal, the whole system was discolored on the outgo.....Even tried for smallmouth along the rIp rap which is almost an automatic bite...Nothing! We next shot over to Minor & found the same water conditions..STAINED!! Bottom line was this water wasn't gonna clean up till the tide turned in the afternoon.....Around 2:30pm the current started to relax as the incoming tide pushed back in......Went back to Sutter slough and once again tried some smallie trolling along the same exact location we tried earlier...Instant success! with the clearing water they hit our speed traps just like a summer pattern...This late in the day and being shut out all morning, I didn,t care if it was just smallies, I was catching fish!.....and no monsters, just a couple in the three pound class...with lots of dinks.....Followed Sutter right to the main Sacto above the Courtland bridge and while passing under the bridge, my fishfinder detected a good number of bait balls & scattered bait.....With less than an hour belore darkness, we decided to try a little spooning with 1 oz Hopkins....Bang! we found stripers!...All small fish 12-18 inchers!!!! You would think April 26th...There would be some spawing fish, but nothing was caught larger than these pan size cookie cutters....GO FISH?....We could have continued catching these little guys till the cows came home, but we were running out of time & day light.....Second to last getting out of Hogback with just one rig left in parking lot. The only consistant bite of the day...Mr. Smallmouth.....when the water cleared..(Income ) See ya on the water.....Naked.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Windy
Water_condition: S-cl/dirty due to wind/tides/waves
Date: 04-23-09
Remote Name: 69.237.199.174
Peter Daru invited me out last week for a spring stripers trolling outing on his 20’ Alumaweld. Peter set the date & time & we stuck to it. I left my lucky dog, Spike, home as it appeared that it would be a pretty windy, rough day. We caught 2 stripers (10#, 4#) two undersized & lost 3-4 tails. All shallow trolling at 4.5-5 mph 140’ back with shallow diving Yo-Zuris (chartreuse/black dots). 6.25 hours (7:15 a.m. –1:30 p.m.), 42 miles. We launched at Vieira’s as Peter has his boat there. 10-15 other boats out, little radio traffic on a very windy day, rough day, particularly in the morning (outgoing tide/SW winds 10-20 mph). The boaters that were out all knew how to handle their boats in rough conditions, e.g. 4-5’ rollers at times. As expected it was quite a bit calmer on the incoming tide. We fished 13 different spots on the Sac & its sloughs above & below the Rio Vista bridge. Again, no to only one small concentration of fish. We fished the end of the -4.2’ outgoing, slack and very beginning of the incoming +3.3 tides. We caught all of out fish at the very start of the incoming tide. Water: 64.4-66.4*, semi-clear (I could see my anti-cavitation plate, not the prop) to dirty (I could not see the anti-cavitation plate); air 58-65*; high overcast; wind 6-20+ (mainly 15) mph. Thanks for the invite Peter. Sure glad I left Spike home, it was really rocking & rolling out there today.
Name: James V Netzel
Email: wearegods1@att.net
Location: Folsom Lake
Weather: 00
Water_condition: 00
Date: 04-22-09
Remote Name: 75.45.123.219
does anyone know where the release spot was after the tournament on Saturday. That area should be red hot!
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Hot by 11:00 a.m.
Water_condition: Clear to semi-clear
Date: 04-21-09
Remote Name: 69.237.199.174
Bill Crooks and I went out with a small group of Jolly Hookers/SIRS for spring stripers. I left my lucky dog, Spike, home due to the heat. We caught 8 stripers (10#, 8#, &# down to 19”) shallow trolling at 4.5-5 mph 140’ back with shallow diving Yo-Zuris (dark, Red Head and Rainbow) and B16s (Rainbow & Pearl). 7 hours (6:00 a.m. –1:00 p.m.), 43 miles. We launched at Brannan. 20-30 other boats out, little radio traffic, a few nets flying, boats turned out. We fished 11 different spots on the Sac & its sloughs above & below the Rio Vista bridge. We fished the end of the -3.3’ outgoing, slack and very beginning of the incoming +2.7 tides. We caught all of out fish on the outgoing tide, the bite shut down on the slack & incoming tides. Water: 63.2-65.6*, clear (I could see my prop) to semi-clear (I could see my anti-cavitation plate, not the prop); air 62-91* (it was very hot out there by 11 a.m.); sky clear; wind 0-3 (mainly 0) mph. Thanks for the company & companionship Bill. Sure glad we left Spike home in the shade by the pool.
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Decker/Sherman Islands
Weather: Very warm
Water_condition: stained
Date: 04-22-09
Remote Name: 24.7.146.124
Yesterday, I took the MVP Baseball Champion Bill Bushey out to throw some old frozen shad into the Sacto River. We didn't get a lot of good bites, but Bill caught a 7lb 4oz striper and 3 keepers. He threw back 2. I ended up with only 2 keepers. Not one fish swallowed the hook and bait. Maybe cuz of my old bait. Hap's never did get any fresh shad from his supplier. We quit at 1pm and beat the traffic. That's it! Good fishin'! Jerry Yuke
Name: mow-mow
Email: noneya.nutup
Location: not on the map
Weather: cool
Water_condition: wet
Date: 04-20-09
Remote Name: 75.48.42.220
Yo wergods, nice report glad to see that people make mistakes,and cop to it but those guys that are in those 50.0000 $ boats are there to make a living! A name for there selfs,and be in there little corner of this Mad, Mad, Mad, world,as you are in yours. Keep up the reports they are glib.. MOW MOW
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Frank's Tract
Weather: Very very warm
Water_condition: semi-clear
Date: 04-19-09
Remote Name: 24.7.146.124
My good friend Chet Young took me out bassin' today. Since we went in his boat we left Sacto at 7 am. However, if we'd have gone in my boat, I'd have left at 5:15 am. I think we would've had a better chance at catching fish during the tale end of the outgoing tide. Especially using buzz baits right off the bat during the sunrise. However, we went in his boat. As it was Chet caught one nice 2lb. 15 ozer and one keeper on a brush hog. And I got skunked. Yes! Skunked! I didn't even get a hit. I threw everything at them. From senkos to swimbaits, and cranks! However, I wasn't surprised. The incoming and outgoing tides moved only 1.4 and 1.6 ft. Horrible tidal movement! It'll be much better next week. Also there were 10,000 bass boats out there fishing for bass. One time, I counted 5 boats withing 300 yards of each other. Forget it! I'm going to throw my anchor out Tues and bait fish for stripers. That's it!! Good fishin' Jerry Yuke
Name: James V Netzel
Email: wearegods1@att.net
Location: Folsom Lake
Weather: breezy and warm
Water_condition: clear
Date: 04-18-09
Remote Name: 75.45.99.76
wow, did not know there was going to be a tournament today. There must have been 500 boats there. Started the day off with 1 nice spot about 2lbs, a couple of missed fish and then when moving to another spot, motor kind of sputtered then looked at the gas gauge. !@#$ out of gas. oops. with all our weight to the back was able to get it started back up and load up to get gas. Back out on the water about 1/2 hr later. Could not believe how rude and inconsiderate the tournament boats were. Was fishing a point when a $50,000 boat sped up to me only about 50 feet away, threw 5 times then went full throtle to another spot. Damn near knocked me out of my boat. Supposed to be a 5mph speed limit 100 feet from shore idiots!!!! Then so much boat traffic in the north fork, moved to the south fork in the 5mph area picked up another nice spot was cut off by another $$$$$ bass boat and he had the nuts to tell me to move because he wanted to fish where I was. Finnaly got fed up with the a..holes out there and headed back to trailer the boat. oops bad timming. It was weigh-in time. Took me 30 minutes to get from the boat ramp to the exit of the park. Lesson learned, check for tournaments before I go fishing on the weekend again. But I don't think I could ever fish a tournament because I am a courtious boater.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Beautiful, a little wind
Water_condition: Clear to semi-clear
Date: 04-17-09
Remote Name: 69.227.22.65
My lucky dog, Spike, and I went out for a quick trip between tides and before Spring garden chores. We caught 1 20” striper shallow trolling at 4.5-5 mph 140’ back with shallow diving Yo-Zuris (Chartreuse with Black Spots). 3.5 hours (6:20 a.m. –9:45 a.m.), 38 miles. We launched at Hogback. We could not find the fish. 50-60 other boats out, no radio traffic, no nets flying, boats turned out. We fished 14 different spots on the Sac & its sloughs above & below the Rio Vista bridge. We fished the +1.5’ incoming and slack tides. Water: 58.4*, clear (I could see my prop) to semi-clear (I could see my anti-cavitation plate, not the prop); air 46-62*; sky clear; wind 0-12 (mainly 0-4) mph. Next time Spike don’t wake me up on a day I did not plan on going fishing have chores to do!
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: North Delta ( Two Day report )
Weather: Breezy & Mild Spring conditions
Water_condition: semi clear to clear at 59 *
Date: 05-18-09
Remote Name: 69.238.171.153
APRIL 16th,Thursday.......................My wife Sandra joined me for a day of shallow trolling & throwing Traps.......We fished the shoals, Steamboat & Minor slough.....Lost a total of 13 tails with the short strikers!!! Picked up 8 stripes all shallow trolling, largest eight pounds....Best area that produced was the shoals but most fish were in the 3- 5 pound range.....Ran into Ron Retzlaff around mid day, he had a much better day than us with a twenty plus fish count...Still waiting for bigger fish... The 3 pound males are everywhere! Throwing traps only produced two largemouths...2 pounders which we were not targeting.....Don't know why we are getting so many tail stealers this year? been trying slowing our trolling speed down to just under 5 mph... Same results....... FRIDAY April 17th......Joined Tom Ramage (HEAD HUNTER ) in his Tracker thinking maybe his boat had better luck than mine has lately....Another sub-par day with small males once again dominating the bite....Tom did catch one female that went 7 pounds....Again, lots of tails lost with short strikes....Water temps are on the rise again as we are getting back to a warming trend....surface temps reached 62.5 * by mid-day......Better days ahead........Hopefully with an influx of stripes from down below....See ya on the water.....Naked..
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lake Berryessa
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Clear to 7', 57.4*
Date: 04-16-09
Remote Name: 69.227.22.65
Pastor Steve joined my lucky dog, Spike, and me for the day. We caught 1 14” Kokanee, had 3 long distance releases. A very slow day for us. Saw very few fish on the fish finder. 20-30 other boats out, heard little to know radio traffic, saw very few nets flying. 5 hours (7:45 a.m. –12:45 p.m.), 16 miles. We fished 3 different spots (Big Island, Ranch House, Skiers Cove). Water: 57.7*, clear to 7’; air 36-68*; sky clear; wind 0 mph. Used pink, white, green hootchies, spinners with garlic, anise & krill gels on the downrigger balls, dodgers. Fish/LDRs came at 15-25’ deep. Thanks for the company & companionship Steve, sorry we could not get into more fish.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Clear to semi-clear
Date: 04-14-09
Remote Name: 69.228.104.16
Bill Crooks invited me and my lucky dog, Spike, to join him for a striper outing. We caught 10 legals to 5#, released 6, caught & released 2 undersized, lost 10-12 tails. All were caught shallow trolling at 4.5-5 mph 140’ back with shallow diving Yo-Zuris (Chartreuse with Black Spots & Rainbow). 6 hours (6:45 a.m. –12:45 p.m.), 36 miles. We launched at Hogback. Mark Wilson w/2 put in after us. Two small concentrations of fish. We fished 14 different spots on the Sac & its sloughs above the Rio Vista bridge. We fished the -3.9’ outgoing tide. Water: 58.1-4*, clear (I could see my prop) to semi-clear (I could see my anti-cavitation plate, not the prop); air 46-58*; sky clear to some high clouds; wind 0-12 (mainly 0-4) mph. 10-20 boats on the water. Thanks for the invite & companionship Bill. Great call on the day, weather, heading in as the wind picked up.
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: North Delta
Weather: 72 degrees light wind
Water_condition: slightly stained
Date: 04-13-09
Remote Name: 24.7.146.124
I brought Bill Bushey out to cast for largemouths today, because I heard that a big north wind was gonna blow Tuesday and partly Wednesday. We started fishing about 8:30 am cuz that's approximately when the high tide was gonna start at New Hope Landing on the Mokelumne. Bill caught two before I even got a hit. One keeper and one about 2 1/2#! Then about an hour and a half later I caught a 1 3/4 #er. We got these all on Senkos. Then Bill caught a 3#er on a Rage Tail. He ended up missing a 2#er in the air. You should have seen his face. It was so sad. I told him," Bill! That was only a 2#er. At least it wasn't a 7." And he said, " Yeah I guess you're right." It was 2:30 then, and fishing was pretty slow for us. So I told Bill that we'll start heading back to the dock. We'll just hit a couple of places on the way home. So when I saw this one big stump not quite in the middle of the slough, I turned off my outboard. And threw a good cast to the stump and the wind took it 10 ft to my left. And I felt a light tap. Then I came back to feel something light. I told Bill, " Its just a dinkey!" Then The light started heading out toward the middle of the slough pulling a little of my drag. I had a great struggle with the 4# 12ozer. Then Bill fished the rest of the stump and nothing. That's it! Good fishin" Jerry Yuke
Name: Robert fisherman
Email: @@@@@@@@@@@
Location: @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
Weather: @@@@
Water_condition: @@@@@@@@
Date: 04-11-09
Remote Name: 76.213.201.217
April 7, 2009 -- AB 1253, the bill introduced by Assembly woman Fuller (Bakersfield) to deregulate and remove all support for the striped bass is still on the agenda to be heard by the Assembly Water Parks and Wildlife Committee. CSPA has sponsored a letter writing campaign to kill the bill in committee and we understand our supporters are having an impact. However, this is no time to slack off. Each and every letter received by the committee is counted as pro or con and the totals are reported on the date of the hearing. We want to make sure that the pile of letters in the pile recommending the bill be killed overwhelms those in the pile recommending its passage. The bill will be heard by committee on April 28th. The committee secretary states to be the most effective we should do the following: Here are the NEW instructions to send your letters to the committee. Send ONE letter to the Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee either snail mail or FAX. The committee does NOT want e-mail! The address of the committee is: Assemblymember Jared Huffman, Chair Assembly Committee on Water, Parks & Wildlife 1020 N Street, Suite 160 Sacramento, CA 94249 The fax number is: 916-319-2196 Your letters should be addressed: Re: Opposition to AB 1253 (Fuller) - Striped Bass Chairman Huffman and Members of the Committee
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Steamboat,Shoals,West Bank & Minor.
Weather: NO WINDS! But Showers & Rain....
Water_condition: Semi clear to clear at 59 *
Date: 04-10-09
Remote Name: 71.128.111.173
THURSDAY APRIL 9th......................THE TOP WAS UP...........Brian Arimoto joined me on a WET but very little winds striper hunting day.....Very suprised to see so many fisherman on the water with a 80 percent chance of rain forecast ! While we endured numerous showers all day, don't think we saw any winds stonger than 5 mph? Can't remember the last time I had put up my green canvas top on my Jetcraft, but on this day, it was up!!...Ran into Guy Brown & Ron Retzlaff & like us the catch of the day was the smaller stripes under 10 pounds....We found fish at the West bank, Shoals, Steamboat & finished the day in Minor slough....Worked hard for a total of 9 stripes, eight came on the shallow troll & just one deep trolling...The Trap bite was almost nil, but Brian managed to hook a small 20 incher....Late in the afternoon, we decided to try Minor with the incoming tide....While throwing the swimbaits, we were constantly bumping our baits into large spawing CARP which were all over the waters edge....Both Brain & myself foul hooked two apiece!! The bad news was it took about 10 minutes to bring the fish in to retreive our baits!!! We gave up up throwing the traps and the stripes were not responding anyway....Went upstream a little further & tried some bass fishing...Very slow! I did have a small bass on using a 6 inch Senko, but it threw the worm with one jump!!...Ended the day deep trolling by the rice mill....Brian picked up the largest striper of the whole day.....a 9 pounder!....a very fat male.....with about an hour left before darkness, we headed back to Hogback via the back way in Steamboat....Once again the last boat out!....In a nutshell: another slow day for most anglers....After dropping Brian off at Robert's Shell station on Elk Grove Bld, the skies opened up and dumped hugh amounts of heavy rain all the way to my home in south Sacto.....Ended up with a very WET boat.....LOL......To all my fellow anglers....Have a happy Easter.....Thanks for the company Brian......Naked....
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Overcast, showers, light rain
Water_condition: Clear
Date: 04-09-09
Remote Name: 71.129.80.36
Bill Crooks joined my lucky dog, Spike, and me for a striper outing. We caught 4 legals to 9#, released one, caught & released two undersized, had one hit/no stick and lost 4-6 tails. All were caught shallow trolling at 4.5-5 mph 140’ back with shallow diving Yo-Zuris (Chartreuse with Black Spots). 6 hours (7 a.m. –1 p.m.), 38 miles. One small concentration of fish (Old Sac, Rat Island). We fished 11 different spots on the Sac & its sloughs above the Rio Vista bridge, the -4.2’ outgoing and slack tides (we never saw the “late” +3.5’ incoming). All fish were caught on the outgoing. Water: 59.1*, clear (I could see my prop); air 46-62*; sky overcast, showers & light rain most of the outing; wind 0-2 mph. 10-15 boats on the water for a “rainy” day. Thanks for the company & companionship Bill & helping us get our two rigs out of the 25’ long floating, running with the current log. What was I thinking going between it & the bank! Seen & talked to on the water Ron Retzlaff, Bob Harries.
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Steamboat & SHOALS PERIOD!
Weather: BALMY with light winds
Water_condition: Semi clear to Clear at 61*
Date: 04-07-09
Remote Name: 69.227.210.40
MONDAY APRIL 6th. ........................HIT & MISS !...........Why is it, when the weathers nice the wife wants to join you?? Because they are smarter than us guys..LOL.....Took my lovely wife Sandra out for a day Striper angling....Without a doubt, the warmest day so far this spring...About 15 trailors at Hogback at launch time ( 8:30 am ) With the bottom of the low tide a few hours away, went right to throwing Swimbaits just below Snug Harbor..We found about half a dozen others working this area, mostly shallow trolling....While the Trap bite was not red hot, we managed to pick up 6 fish to 9 pounds, all males....Lots of short strikes...The pattern on this day was to keep reeling slowly while detecting the tick- ticks till the fish loaded up, sometimes, just a few feet from the boat!...Picked up one black bass that went about two pounds...By 10:30 am. the current slackened & the bite went away!... Ran into Guy Brown & his lucky dog just before noon and we both decided to give the shoals a quick try as the tide began moving back in.....Made two passes, both directions for nothing!...Not even a tail wacker!! Returned to Steamboat in the early afternoon ( incoming tide ) and started off with a DOUBLE HOOKUP........more small males....Then just a fish here & there throughout the intire tide.....We could not find concentrated schools as most action was scattered with long periods of NO BITES!!!! No problem locating fish on the fishfinder, but most were suspended with very few close to the bottom.....Ended the day once again throwing traps on the start of the outgo.....No response.....Total fish caught & released...13 stripes & one bass.....All stripes were free flowing (milt) males........Looking forward for the larger females to get involved which should happen soon? We used the Chart/ black spotted Yo-Zuries & Clown color with the famous Tom Ramage tails... LOL....Chartreuse tipped white trick worms.....A beautiful day on the delta and heading home in the dark.......See ya on the water....Naked......
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Clear to semi-clear
Date: 04-06-09
Remote Name: 71.129.80.36
My lucky dog, Spike, and I went out for stripers. We caught & released 4 legals to 9#, two undersized. All were caught shallow trolling at 4.5-5 mph 140’ back with shallow diving Yo-Zuris (Rainbow with a pink tail). 5.5 hours (7 a.m.–12:30 p.m.), 41 miles. We fished the end of the -3.5’ outgoing, slack & first part of the +3.4’ incoming tides. The undersized were caught on the outgoing, legals on the slack and incoming tides. Again, no concentration(s) of fish on the Sac & its sloughs above & below the Rio Vista Bridge. Water: 57.8*, semi-clear to clear; air 46-67*; sky clear; wind 2-7 mph. Saw Bob & Sandy Harries.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Trollable
Date: 04-05-09
Remote Name: 71.129.80.36
My lucky dog, Spike, and I went on a rare Sunday outing for stripers. We caught & released 7 legals to 8#, one undersized. All were caught shallow trolling at 4.5-5 mph 140’ back with shallow diving Yo-Zuris (Char/Blk Spots; Rainbow & B16s (Pearl). 7 hours (6:45 a.m. – 1:40 p.m.), 41 miles. We fished the end of the -2.9’ outgoing, slack & first part of the +3.0’ incoming tides. All of the fish were caught on the slack and incoming tides. Water: 57.8*, semi-clear to clear; air 46-67*; sky clear; wind 2-7 mph. Could not find any concentration(s) of fish, one here, one here on the Sac & its sloughs above & below the Rio Vista Bridge. Saw Barry Canavero, Ron & Char Retzlaff, Rod Bowden, Marcn2 (CSFC), Tom & Mona Ramage.
Name: Leo Castro
Email: Steelhead0n@yahoo.com
Location: North Rio Vista
Weather: Windy- nippy
Water_condition: stained 58 degrees
Date: 04-05-09
Remote Name: 69.62.181.72
Fished Rio Vista Saturday. The weather was windier than anticipated and I did not dress accordingly. I did not warm up till mid morning. On the other hand the fishing was very good, we caught 12 keepers to 8 lbs. and about 20 shakers. Every where the sonar showed fish we caught fish. The lure color was anything in green in the morning and red and white in the afternoon.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lake Berryessa
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Clear to 7', 57.4*
Date: 03-31-09
Remote Name: 69.111.104.181
My lucky dog, Spike, and I invited Bill Crooks to join us on a Jolly Hookers, SIRS King Salmon, Kokanee, Rainbow Trout trip. We caught 3 Rainbows (14”) and one King (16”). Three on worms on he surface, one on a white hootchie. We had 6-12 hits, no stick on the worms, nothing at 15-30’ on our downrigger rigs. 5.5 hours, 22 miles. Water 56.4*, clear to 7’, very little debris. Air 48-65*. Sky clear. Wind 0-2 mph. 5:30 depart 206 Breckenwood. 6:29 Markley Store (48 miles/59 minutes). We launched at Markley Cove, self certifying boat cleanliness. We trolled the Narrows, Skiers Cove, off the Big Island and Ranch House. 1.0-1.5 mph, surface to 30’ down, worms on the surface, hootchies, RGTs & spinners with corn/anchovy & dodgers (shad gel) OTW. Saw a few fish on the fish finder, not a lot. 12:48 take out gear. 1:00 Sandy Beach. 1:23 depart Sandy Beach. 2:35 arriv8 Markley. 1:30 depart. 2:32 206 Breckenwood (1:02, 48 miles). Thanks for the company Bill, catching the “big one”! PS – Our friend Pastor Steve went to the Delta today and caught 6 legal stripers to 4#!
Name: John Cullen
Email: hammerjohn@sbcglobal.net
Location: Hog Slough off the Moke
Weather: 72 dgree's with cold breeze
Water_condition: Tea Clear
Date: 03-31-09
Remote Name: 76.217.156.85
Took Hap Hammonds today, launched a Wimpy's, very cool ride to Hog. Threw some fish traps at the entrance to Hog, had one bass on and lost him, no other hits, so began trolling. Trolled over many favorite spots but no joy. No striper bites at all. Saw fish at maybe two locations but couldn't get them to bite. Did not see anyone catch a fish at all, including bass fishermen (black bass). Came back out of Hog and trolled the Moke for a while, nothing, then went on to Beaver Slough. Same results there with fish traps and trolling. Trolled shallow runners and deep runners in both sloughs plus throwing the swim baits and no joy for us at all. Finally gave it up and talked it over at Wimpys with a beer, then headed home. Still a great day just being out there. j.
Name: Leo Castro
Email: Steelhead0n@yahoo.com
Location: The delta- Rio Vista
Weather: Sunny and Warm
Water_condition: 62 degrees with perfect clarity
Date: 03-28-09
Remote Name: 69.62.181.72
Fished on saturday with the family around Rio Vista. The weather and water temp was perfect. But the fishing was not as good, I had my first skunk of the season as we only caught three shakers. Fish where all over the sonar but they were just not bitting. I did manage to get a hook in my finger. I had a three line tangle, so I was taking care of the mess when the kicker catches one of the lines. OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! At the time the kicker caught one of the lines I had a lure in my hand. After 45 minutes the hook was removed, back to fishing. Over all it was a great day, I could only see the fishing improving. On a side note: 21 foot North River Trapper for sale $29,000.00 boat is In good condition and it is a fish Magnet!!
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: North Delta ( Two Day report )
Weather: Breezy & Mild Spring conditions
Water_condition: Off colored to semi clear at 58* surface
Date: 03-26-09
Remote Name: 69.229.121.252
TWO DAY REPORT...TUESDAY..24th & WEDS..25th.........The Head Hunter, Tom Ramage joined me on Tuesday as the winds died down enough for some trolling...We found different water conditions.....The cold front that came through over the weekend & windy conditions turned the north delta off colored at best!...What was promising late last week was now a step backwards as the bite really slowed...We fished Steamboat, the shoals, & the West Bank along with about a dozen other boats...Some fish were caught, but the numbers were dismal...We managed just two fish at west bank after three hours of trolling...With the dirtier water, red & white brought the strikes....Went back inside Steamboat in the afternoon ( incoming tide ) and found the water much clearer but the bite was still off as we just picked up one fish shallow trolling.. And, once again drew a blank throwing Traps......Adding insult to injury, I pulled my lower back muscles picking up my electric motor just as we decided to call it a day.....two Aleve & a cold beer, I'm good to go!!.....Just three fish to 6 pounds all day....Thanks for the company Tom...................WEDS..........Joined Mike Booker for another day of fishing giving my boat a rest! ...After launching at Hogback, we found the water much clearer than Tuesday...Mike has a new TOY!...A Lowrance HD 7 fishfinder.....The color & image is unreal!! Makes this Hummingbird guy want to jump ship & purchase one...Headed directly to the Westbank ( outgoing tide ) and joined about half a dozen other boaters shallow trolling.....Made two complete passes from Sandy's Beach to the lower end accross from Decker......NOTHING! same for the other boaters....the further downstream we went, the windier it got....We decided to pick up & head to Minor....(less winds) a try a little Trap throwing and bass fishing.....I had a striper follow my swimbait and hit my trap just as I was pulling it out of the water...he didn't get the hook in his mouth...and that was it throwing swimbaits!!! Switched over to bass stuff...I went with Senko's & Mike went with a weighted Brushhog...Purple....Mike gets a 5 pound fat female bass in less than 4 feet of water!!! After taking a few pictures, we let her go.....Mike gets another one on a swimbait ( smaller) and I struggle to get bit.....Giving up on the stripes & doing a little bass fishing and watching Mike land a five pounder was still fun even though I had a Skunk day.....Hoping, once we get some stable weather the striper bite will rebound? See ya on the water...Naked...
Name: Hil Felton
Email: WXYZ
Location: Lake Amador
Weather: spring like
Water_condition: murky, some debris, 59 deg F
Date: 03-25-09
Remote Name: 66.81.47.59
The Wheels and Reels Fishing Club, sponsored by SIRS 112, fished Amador for their monthly fishing derby. The weather was great, the lunch was great, the ramp was great; but the fishing wasn't great. The bite was slow and light. The fish caught, sixteen altogether, were good looking and all weighed in over two pounds each. This might look good; but eight fishermen got skunked. The winner of our derby was new member Tom West. His first place fish weighed in at a cool 3 lbs 10 oz. My second place 3 lb. 5 oz. cutbow narrowly edged out Dick Jackson's 3 lb. 4 oz third place fish. We had a new category for a "non trout" fish for the first time and Lloyd Willoughby had no competition as his 1 lb 10 oz crappie won the event. The fish today were caught on a number of different set-ups. My partner, Dex Moise caught one on a fire tiger rapala behind blades. I caught two on a white grub behind blades. Some other color grubs were used to catch some also. The main technique was to fish slowly in the top ten feet of water. We had a good time and hope to do the same at Collins when we fish it in April. Hil Felton
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Dirty, semi-clear
Date: 03-24-09
Remote Name: 69.111.104.181
My lucky dog, Spike, and I invited Bill Crooks out for a striped bass outing. We caught 2 4# legals, 1 hit/no stick, lost 10-12 tails. The water has dirtied up. Spent all of the day shallow trolling (both fish were caught on the chartreuse/black spots Yo-Zuri). We trolled the Sac above & below the Rio Vista Bridge. We caught our fish during the last our of the outgoing tide. 6 hours, 42 miles. Water 56.7-58.4*, semi-clear to dirty, very little debris. Air 46-65*. Sky clear. Wind 0-4 mph. We launched at Sandy Beach. A very slow day, 10-15 other boats out there (Pastor Steve & his son, home on spring break). Another beautiful day (except for the dirty water), thanks for the company Bill.
Name: Dan Danger
Email: dandanger@sbcglobal.net
Location: Prosser - Truckee
Weather: Cold/Windy/Snowy
Water_condition: 13" soft ice melting fast
Date: 03-21-09
Remote Name: 75.26.20.178
The end of this years Ice Fishing adventures. Shoreline is melting and the ice pack is starting to break up. We got on okay early in the morning and with nine lines in the water we got a total of four fish (three were mine, thank you very much) on crawlers and powerbait. The wind came up and the ice starting getting softer by the minute. We got off the lake at 1245 and finished off another year of ice fishing. Longest season that we have had as far back (25 years) as anyone could remember. Now is Striper Time...
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Clear
Date: 03-20-09
Remote Name: 69.111.104.181
My wife volunteered to put in an extra shift at the Cancer Society Thrift Store so I volunteered to go fishing with Bill Crooks when he invited me to join him on a striped bass outing. We caught & released 6 legals to 4#, released 2 undersized, 1 hit/no stick, lost 10-12 tails. Spent all of the day shallow trolling (4 on the chartreuse/black spots, 1 on the clown Yo-Zuri, 1 on the pink/silver B16). 7.5 hours, 42 miles. Water 57.2-58.7*, clear, very little debris. Air 54-75*. Sky clear. Wind 0-4 mph. 5:15 depart 206 Breckenwood. 6:10 Hogback. We launched at Hogback & worked the Sac & its sloughs above & below the Rio Vista Bridge. More boats on the water today. Thanks for the invite Bill & another great outing.
Name: James V Netzel
Email: wearegods1@att.net
Location: folsom lake south fork
Weather: BEAUTIFUL light breeze
Water_condition: clearing up about 3-4'vis
Date: 03-20-09
Remote Name: 75.45.101.101
Took out the boat and hit the south fork this afternoon to find some pre-spawn bass. Lots of boats out there. The south fork is around 58degrees. The bite was slow but did manage 2 keepers spots and lost 2. My dad was skunked. Launched at Granite Bay and at a launch where I have not been able to launch since 2-3 years ago. Stage 2 is about level with the water now so no one is launching there. Stage 3 is open with about 8 lanes. Stage 4 is just about ready. Looks as if there is about 3-4 feet underwater.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Clear
Date: 03-19-09
Remote Name: 69.111.104.181
My lucky dog, Spike, and I figured it should be time to catch stripers trolling. We caught & released 6 legals to 9+#, released 2 undersized, 2 hit/no stick, lost 6 tails. Spent all of the day shallow trolling (most on the chartreuse/black spots Yo-Zuri, a couple on the pearl B16). 6 hours, 41 miles. Water 57.4*, clear, very little debris. Air 52-68*. Sky overcast to clear. Wind 0-3 mph. We launched at Hogback & spent all of our time on The Sac & its sloughs above & below the Rio Vista bridge. Boy was Spike glad to get back on the water in "good" weather. Saw Bob Harries & Tom Ramage as I was getting ready to leave.
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Steamboat to Sandy's Beach area
Weather: BALMY, SPRING LIKE TEMPS
Water_condition: Semi clear at 57 *
Date: 03-20-09
Remote Name: 69.229.121.252
THURSDAY MARCH 19th.................PEAR TREES ARE BLOOMING!.....Tom Ramage ( AKA The Head Hunter ) joined me for a day Striper hunting in the North delta...Without a doubt, we found the weather the warmest since last Fall as short sleeve shirts were the uniform of the day....Water conditions in this part of the delta were outstanding with great visibility & water temps reaching 58 degrees at the surface. We found scattered schools ( mostly males) from Steamboat, the shoals, the dairy and the Westbank....All our bites came with the shallow troll method using the Chart/ black spot Yo-Zuries & the clown patterns...Tried a little deep trolling but caught nothing in the deeper water.. Saw many other anglers hooking up throughout the morning with one boat bringing in a fairly large stripe in the teens....The incoming tide towards the top and just at the turn seemed to be the best bite period.....Boat traffic was not an issue on this day as we saw less than half a dozen other anglers around the westbank area and we had the Dairy & Shoals to ourselves!...While we didn't find a red hot bite, we manged to pick up 6 stripers to 7 pounds and lost many tails with the short strikers! Steamboat was the least productive as we devoted a few hours throwing swimbaits in the afternoon ( outgoing tide) for nothing...Tom did pick up one Black bass. a two pounder on a 1/2 oz jig with a crawtail.....Summary: It seems this part of the delta could break wide open very soon? With the ideal conditions and getting closer to April.....Look Out!!!! Had a great day with the Head Hunter on a very pleasant day......P.S.....Fireman Jack, Quit your post retirement job! The river calls!! LOL!.....Naked....
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lake Pardee
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Clear to 14'
Date: 03-17-09
Remote Name: 68.125.109.151
St. Patrick’s Day. I invited Bill Crooks to join me and take his 21’ Willy boat to the Jolly Hookers, SIRS outing. 10-15 boats, 20-30 fishermen. Bill & I were skunked! We weren’t the only ones. We used everything in all the wrong places at all the wrong times. Largest fish caught 2+#. Water 54.8*, clear to 15’. Air 48-65*. Sky overcast to clear. Wind 0-3 mph. Thanks for the company Bill.
Name: robert from shell
Email: gibbs@tooleyoil.com
Location: sitting at work
Weather: clear
Water_condition: perfecto
Date: 03-17-09
Remote Name: 74.37.127.17
That’s a funny question! When my father was alive he uses to put wd-40 on his live worm because he says it keeps them a live longer. One of his favorite lakes was prosser creek. One day we weren’t catching anything that day. Then this older man came to our camp and mention to us about wd-40 on the worm. He claim that it kill the sent of humans. The next day we limit out within 2 hours. After seeing the trail of the oil leave on the water we decided not to use it no more. According to department of fish and game, you can use it only where you could fish with live bait. Believe it or not it is consider a fish attractant.
Name: dan danger
Email: dandanger@sbcglobal.net
Location: eleven characters
Weather: just right
Water_condition: probably fishable
Date: 03-17-09
Remote Name: 75.26.20.178
Without opening a can of worms... some of my friends were discussing Stiper fishing and the discussion turned to the use of WD40 as a fish attractant. this led to the arguement about whether or not it is true or just an "urban legend" and whether or not it is legal. Anyone have any information about this???
Name: Dan Danger
Email: dandanger@sbcglobal.net
Location: Prosser - Truckee
Weather: High Clouds/Cold Temps/Windy
Water_condition: Good solid Ice Pack and shoreline
Date: 03-14-09
Remote Name: 75.26.20.178
14 lines in the ice for a total of 17 rainbows. The largest was 15 1/2" and another was 14 1/2", the rest were all 12 to 13 inches. Mixture of catch on Crawlers or Gulp and almost all were about 6 to 8 feet down. Two Big Bald Eagles kept us company all day. Finally Tom broke his bad luck streak and landed three. I got my five fish limit although no big ones this week.
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: The Power Lines-Sacto River
Weather: Windy and cold! About 12 mph!
Water_condition: A bit silty
Date: 03-14-09
Remote Name: 24.7.146.124
Yesterday, I finally I got to go fishing for the first time this year. Yep! You guessed it. I brought my good friend Bill Bushey with me to go after sturgeon. We got to the Power Lines about 7:45am. We picked up a pound of grass shrimp and 6 ghost shrimp at Bob's Bait Box in Isleton. He had everything there but fresh shad. I think I'll try this so-called eel next time. That way I don't have to bait my hooks so often. At 8:30 I hooked a good solid fish. It started stripping my drag a bit. And then I got excited. Then the sturgeon surfaced completely out of the water. I said, "I think that's pretty close." After about 10 minutes we boated the fish and measured him. Was I ever close. It measured 45 1/4." You're right! Just 3/4" too short! So Bill took my pic and I released it back. To make the long story short. Bill caught 3 undersized sturgeon and I caught 6. Bill also caught 1 keeper sized striper and 1 catfish. I caught a 4 1/2 lb striper. We caught those stripers also on grass shrimp. I used some old frozen sardines and didn't even get a bite. I think my sardines scared the stripers away. We quit at 4:30 pm. That's it!
Name: Ron Hamataka
Email: ronhamataka@cs.com
Location: San Pablo Bay
Weather: warm
Water_condition: murky
Date: 03-13-2009
Remote Name: 207.200.116.7
Mike Sprouse and I caught seven stripers all legal kept four seven to nine lbs. let one mama go to maybe have lots of babies. two under size sturgeons , three flounders , one bullhead , one crab and a skate . nice day
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: EAST DELTA Including MILDRED ISL
Weather: Cold morning...Balmy afternoon..60's
Water_condition: Rapidly clearing & fishable at 56.5 *
Date: 03-12-09
Remote Name: 69.237.69.238
WEDS....MARCH 11th......................GLAD SOMEONE DID WELL!........My bass instructor, Mike Booker invited me to join him hunting for PRESPAWN bass in the East delta....My favorite haunts in the north delta are still suffering from dirty water as it always seems the main Sacto river takes much longer to clear after heavy rains....We arrived at Kings Island ramp just as the sun began rising....A cold start for sure as we put on our heavy overalls as I know Mike would be running & gunning much of the day....To my surprise, the water was in great shape in most areas with one to two feet visability! A week ago, it was chocolate!....With a full moon, we had big tides, both outgo & income with lots of water movement....We started off using Pig & Jigs with crawfish tails....Mike gets his first fish of the day, a 3 pounder which inhaled his jig....Nothing for me......Soon, we hit another location searching for warmer water....heading south in an area i have never been, we try this location switching over to finese fishing using Wacky style jigheads ( 6 inch worms) & Wacky drop shots.....We are fishing our baits shallow next to deeper water.....Nothing for me, but Mike gets bit right away! A two pounder!....and loses another......I can't buy a bite!!!!! Its now midday and we have covered some twenty miles....Mike has caught 3 fish and has been bit numerous times....I can't get a bump!! I'm starting to panic as I switch over to Senko's, Brushhogs,Spinnerbaits & soft plastic crawdads....Nothing worked!....Late in the day, Mike get his 4th fish and lost two more....He offers me the same exact 6 inch worm he is using.....NOTHING!!! ...........After covering some 60 miles of Running & Gunning and throwing till my arm was falling off....I couldn't get bit!..While Mike worked hard for his 4 fish, He was getting bit!!...Just one of those days I guess? Another adventure in the delta...Thanks for the bass seminar Mr. Booker... LOL...see ya on the water.....Naked.
Name: Jerry Mullen
Email: JMM0077@aol.com
Location: Lake Camanche
Weather: Sunny
Water_condition: 53
Date: 03-11-09
Remote Name: 207.200.116.5
I haven't posted here in a long while. I managed to get out on the water for some trout trolling today with my co-worker Jackson Felt. It was beautiful day on the water. Fishing was a little slow. We ended up with 5 fish. They were caught from zero to ten feet on size 2 needlefish in the rainbow trout and flo. orange color. The largest fish was a chunky 6 pounder and the rest were just average.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Dirty, lots of debris on incoming
Date: 03-10-09
Remote Name: 69.237.199.124
Pastor Steve Murakami joined me and my normally lucky dog, Spike, for a sturgeon outing. We were skunked! 5 hours, 21 miles. We launched at Belden Landing & fished above & below the bridge. We fished the end of the outgoing (dirty, -4.0’), slack and the first part of the incoming (dirty, lots of debris on the lines, rigs, +4.4’) tides. We tried ghost & grass shrimp, roe, shad, sardine & bull heads, not a bite! We even tied up next to Bill Crooks & Ted Fagunes figuring that if they could see sturgeon on their fish finder we could catch them, not. Even with all the expert advice they gave us and Spike on-board no change in skill or luck. Water 55.4*, dirty; air 46-60*, sky clear; wind 0-4 mph. 30-40 other boats! When we arrived at Belden (8:45) there were 3 empty trailer spaces. When we left at 3 there were 5-6 trailers on the road. A beautiful day on the Delta with a good friend. Thanks for the company Steve.
Name: James V Netzel
Email: WEAREGODS1@ATT.NET
Location: Folsom Lake
Weather: sunny but kind of windy
Water_condition: cloudy but green
Date: 03-10-09
Remote Name: 75.45.123.204
Hit Folsom yesterday for some pre-spawn bass not expecting much. Fished the North Fork. Found bass holding at 12-14 feet and got em with a robo worm fished real slow. That accounted for 5 spots to 2 lbs. Then when the wind died down a bit, wackey rigged a 5"senko which accounted for 2 spots. Then the wind picked back up and tried a reaction bait which accounted for 1 spot and 1 smallmouth. Ended up with 9 bass caught all of legal size. No sublegal fish. Better get your waypoints plotted cause the lake is fillin' fast. Even though the website says stage 1 ramp is open, its underwater and stage 2 is open. There was a trout plant when I got there and they were being harrassed by the trouters itchin' for some fresh planters. They seemed to be catching them on kastmasters.
Name: Dan Danger
Email: dandanger@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lake Davis - Portola
Weather: Cold turning nice later
Water_condition: 9" soft ice on 3" hard ice
Date: 03-08-09
Remote Name: 75.26.20.178
One more trip to Lake Davis to see about some BIG ones. It did not disappoint. We had twelve lines in the water for about eight hours for a total of 12 fish on the ice. Numerous bites all day long, some were very soft bites and some were very hard "one hit wonders". Biggest fish was my 17 1/4" Eagle Lake Rainbow. Four others in the 16" to 17" range and numerous throwbacks in the 12" to 13" range. Surprise this week was that almost all of the fish were caught on nightcrawlers instead of powerbait. All of them were caught 6' to 10' down in about 50' of water. The shoreline is starting to get soft and it looks like we will be lucky to get one more week in. Once again I promised to not embarass our one intrepid friend who had numerous bites but just couldn't hook one. Sorry T*M...
Name: James V Netzel
Email: WEAREGODS1@ATT.NET
Location: Crockett-Morning Star
Weather: cold in the morning, then T-shirts by afternoon
Water_condition: nice and muddy
Date: 03-05-09
Remote Name: 75.45.124.25
Outstanding day on the Morning Star today. Fished the outgoing tide all day. Boat ended up with 3 keeper sturgeon, 60", 57", 54", and a huge oversize that was over 7 feet long by the captains measurments. The oversize took 2 guys 45 mins to be able to get to leader. 2 undersized sturgeon at 40" each. Also 10 keeper sized stripers and a flounder. Only 1 bullhead was caught and some small stripers. The bite today was on ghost shrimp and ghost/grass shrimp combos. Stayed within eyesight of bridge all day. Honey hole was the...., well the captain might not want me to say and I want to go again. Great day, I had one undersized sturgeon at 40" and my dad had the 60" sturgeon, a striper, and a flounder.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Port of Sacramento
Weather: Rainy & windy
Water_condition: Semi-clear, 53*
Date: 03-03-09
Remote Name: 69.111.105.243
Bill Crooks invited me and Pastor Steve Murakami out for a local striped bass outing in the Port of Sacramento. We caught 2 legals to 6#. The fish were caught deep trolling in 35-39’ of water between the fertilizer and cement plants using a 2-3 oz banana weight, spreader, Pearl broken-back Rebel or Chartreuse deep running Yo-Zuri on top, 2-3 oz hair raiser on the bottom both with shad or garlic gel. One fish on the Rebel, one on the Yo-Zuri. 80-150’ back at 2.0 mph. All fish were caught trolling against the outgoing tide. 4 hours (7:00-1100), 15 miles. We launched at the Washington Outboard Club. We fished the end of the incoming (semi-clear, +4.5’), slack and an hour or two of the outgoing (semi-clear, -5.4’) tides. Water 52.8-53.2*, semi-clear, very little debris; air 50*, sky partial overcast to heavy rain; wind 0-20 mph. No other boats. We were caught by heavy rain & my “rain resistant” gear was not “water proof”. If we had stayed longer we probably would have caught more fish & I would have gotten a cold. Still a good day with two good friends. Bill’s quote of the day “We don’t need no stinking top”.
Name: robert from shell
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal.net
Location: lake pardee
Weather: clear
Water_condition: clear
Date: 02-27-09
Remote Name: 74.37.127.17
was to meet me at my shell gas station in Elk-Grove off of I-5 and Elk-grove Blvd. Evan showed up at 4.45am and still waiting for Chris by 5.15 decided to leave Chris at no show no go. Arrive at the lake at 6.am to my surprise only one other boat on the water. We set the downriggers at 10 and 15 feet and 115 feet on the side planners with a small fire tiger rebel one side and an orange and brown on the other side first hook up with 10 min. after putting the planners out. After two passes nothing happen. After heading up river had hook up with 10 to 12 inch trout nothing wroth keeping. We decided to try everything I have ended up with a 2 pound rainbow and the first cove to your right at 45 feet of water and 17 feet down on the downrigger. Had an awesome time with a great friend and most of all thanks Tom for letting me use your extra downrigger
Name: Clampinator
Email: Clampinator@hotmail.com
Location: Rio Vista Delta
Weather: Overcast
Water_condition: Stained
Date: 03-02-2009
Remote Name: 69.19.14.34
Friday 2-28-09. No boat running so fished off the dock, near Lindsay Slough. Fished outgoing for nothing not even a cat. Incoming turned around and bite turned on. Slow but got 1 keeper Striper and 3 shakers with some cats to boot. Slow day but catching is catching after all. Used frozen shad in 12 feet of water. Very weak tide. Some debris. Cant wait for the spring striper to pick up. Tight lines to ya
Name: Dan Danger
Email: dandanger@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lake Davis - Portola
Weather: Nice day til afternoon clouds
Water_condition: 12" good solid ice
Date: 02-28-09
Remote Name: 75.26.20.178
Six of us made the trip to Lake Davis. Twelve lines in the ice for about 7 hours got us a total of 8 fish. All but one was caught in the 8 to 10 foot range, the other was about 18' down in 27' of water. Six of the fish were caught on Powerbait, two were caught by the "jigger". Numerous other bites and "fish on" but I promised not to "dime out" my friend that lost FOUR fish that were actually on his line. Better luck next time T*M. Five of the fish were 15' to 17" inches and big and fat Eagle Lake Rainbows.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Collinsville Area
Weather: Nice, windy early
Water_condition: Dirty, small debris on the outgo
Date: 02-27-09
Remote Name: 69.111.105.243
Pastor Steve Murakami was nice enough to invite me out for a sturgeon and striped bass outing. Steve picked the right day, weather was fine, a little windy early, nice most of the day. We caught 1 undersized (30”) sturgeon & 2 undersized stripers (16”, 12”), all on grass/ghost shrimp or frozen shad. Steve had lot’s of junk bites. I had very few bites or takes. We launched at Lower Sherman Island. We slow trolled dirty water deep early for an hour for nothing, 5 other boats in the area, same results. We then anchored downriver of Sherman in 28’ of water. Lots of trailers in the lot, boats on the water. Very little radio traffic, few shouts or hollers. Two of the fish were caught during the outgoing (lots of small debris in the water, on the lines) tide, one on the weak, late, a 2 hour late, turn around slack and incoming tides. 7 hours (8:00-3:00), 20 miles. We fished the end of the outgoing (dirty, -3.3’), slack and an hour of the incoming (dirty, +2.8’) tides. Water 53.6-54.5*, dirty, lots of small debris on the outgoing, very little on the incoming; air 42-59*, sky clear; wind 8-6-0 mph. 15-20 other boats out. Steve & I have had a great day though the catching was not that great. Thanks for the invite and companionship Steve.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Collinsville Area
Weather: Beautiful, a little wind early
Water_condition: Dirty, debris on the outgoing, 51*
Date: 02-27-09
Remote Name: 69.111.105.243
Pastor Steve Murakami was nice enough to invite me out for a sturgeon and striped bass outing. Steve picked the right day, weather was fine, a little windy early, nice most of the day. We caught 1 undersized (30”) sturgeon & 2 undersized stripers (16”, 12”), all on grass/ghost shrimp or frozen shad. Steve had lot’s of junk bites. I had very few bites or takes. We launched at Lower Sherman Island. We slow trolled dirty water deep early for an hour for nothing, 5 other boats in the area, same results. We then anchored downriver of Sherman in 28’ of water. Lots of trailers in the lot, boats on the water. Very little radio traffic, few shouts or hollers. Two of the fish were caught during the outgoing (lots of small debris in the water, on the lines) tide, one on the weak, late, a 2 hour late, turn around slack and incoming tides. 7 hours (8:00-3:00), 20 miles. We fished the end of the outgoing (dirty, -3.3’), slack and an hour of the incoming (dirty, +2.8’) tides. Water 53.6-54.5*, dirty, lots of small debris on the outgoing, very little on the incoming; air 42-59*, sky clear; wind 8-6-0 mph. 15-20 other boats out. Steve & I have had a great day though the catching was not that great. Thanks for the invite and companionship Steve.
Name: gabeefishing
Email: gesteves@sbcglobal.net
Location: Port of Sac
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 03-26-09
Remote Name: 75.42.83.49
Hey Guy Brown! Try changing your jig to the short leader and the Yozuri to the long one. I've been fishing the Port for over 30 years and hardly ever have a problem getting my limit. Good luck.
Name: Hil Felton
Email: wxyz
Location: Lake Pardee
Weather: Great!
Water_condition: Clean , Plentiful 50 Deg F
Date: 02-25-09
Remote Name: 66.81.32.28
The Wheels and Reels Fishing Club fished Pardee for its Feb Derby. A dozen fishermen started at daybreak with rain gear aboard hoping for a break in the weather. Well we got it - no rain- no wind. The bite was slow to start with, as my partner Dexter Moise, and I trolled for two hours without a fish. Then I caught four in a short time. The largest being a 3 lb. 15 ounce trout that won derby honors for the largest fish. All four of mine were caught on a trout colored EXCEL lure behind a sling blade. I was out two colors of lead core line. Dexter couldn't get hooked-up so he got skunked. Others with success were John Frantz second place ( 2 lbs.5 oz.) and Lloyd Willoughby a trout just under a pound for third place. They caught 8 fish , all with night crawlers and blades near the surface. Lots of water-- we will consider it for another derby later this year. Our next Derby is scheduled for Amador in March. Hil Felton
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Port of Sacramento
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Dirty to semi-clear
Date: 02-24-09
Remote Name: 71.136.181.127
Bill Crooks was nice enough to invite me out for a local striped bass outing in the Port of Sacramento. We caught 3 legals to 6#, released one. We slow trolled week old mud suckers (live & dead) for one take, no hook-ups. All 3 legals were caught deep trolling in 35-39’ of water between the fertilizer and cement plants using a 2-3 oz banana weight, spreader, Chartreuse deep running Yo-Zuri on top, 2-3 oz hair raiser on the bottom both with shad or garlic gel. One fish on the Yo-Zuri, two on the hair raisers. 80-150’ back at 2.0 mph. All 3 fish were caught trolling with the incoming current. 7 hours (7:00-2:00), 15 miles. We launched at the Washington Outboard Club. We fished the end of the outgoing (dirty, -4.3’), slack and most of the incoming (semi-clear, +4.9’) tides. Water 51.1-54.2*, dirty to semi-clear, very little debris; air 52-65*, sky partial overcast to clear; wind 0-5 mph. 5-6 other boats out, a few other legals caught to 5-6# trolling deep. Bill & I have had a hard time patterning the Port as a place to catch Striped Bass, today was our best day thus far.
Name: Dan Danger
Email: dandanger@sbcglobal.net
Location: Prosser - Truckee
Weather: Beautiful til Noon
Water_condition: 14" good ice
Date: 02-21-09
Remote Name: 75.26.20.178
Decided to go back to Prosser for another day of Ice Fishing. Great Ice Pack and the snow around the lake is about 2' but firmly packed down by the snowmobilers. Fishing was slow but steady throughout the day with a total of 12 fish for 10 lines in the water for six hours. Same thing as usual, nightcrawlers and green power bait. No size to the catch for this trip. All the fish were about 13" but very nice color to them all.
Name: James V Netzel
Email: wearegods1@att.net
Location: folsom lake
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 02-22-09
Remote Name: 75.45.124.5
does anyone know what water elevation folsom lake needs to lift the 5mph restriction?
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sherman Island area below light 7
Weather: Mostly sunny with light breezes
Water_condition: Slighty stained to semi clear at 49 *
Date: 02-20-09
Remote Name: 69.230.119.130
THURSDAY FEB. 19th.............................SYLVIA TO THE RESCUE........Tom Ramaged joined me for a day of Sturgeon fishing once again returning to the flats just between light 7 & light 5....While we had frozen shad & salmon roe balls & grass shrimp, the only place we could locate some GHOST SHRIMP was at VIEIRA'S.....and Sylvia just gave us the shrimp as most were D. O. A......Smelly etc.....I offered Sylvia some money, she wouldn't except it!....On the way down from Sacramento, we took the river road and found the main Sacto about seven feet higher & stained......but, had little effect in the big water below Rio Vista as it remained semi clear......After launching at Sherman Island County ramp, we found our regular spot below light 7 and anchored in 27 feet of water....We would be working a weak incoming tide till around noon...Both Tom & myself started off using the smelly ghost shrimp tipped with the grass shrimp....I guess the idea was to use it up as soon as possible as the whole boat was stinking! LOL....Within 5 minutes, Tom's rod is rocking!! Not pumping, but ROCKING!! Tom stands up & hits the rod...A solid hookup...This fish is not a jumper and the fight is close to the boat with no long runs....Just one inch short at 45 inches!!....Took a picture, then released him.....Using shad, Toms next fish is a 8 pound striper...Perfect lip shot as it was easy to release....Soon, we are losing the tide and the wind has us sideways for about half an hour.....Just after the turn around and with the wind behind us a huge Sturge fires out of the water just 10 feet to our left!!! We must be in the right place? And not long after the first jumper another jumper on the right side of the boat....We are now getting line rubs as the fish are swimming into our braided lines....Both of us are now changing baits going to roe balls to shad filets tipped with eel....I caught my first fish of the day...An undersized striper!! while Tom is still getting pumps but no hookups....Very little junk bites all day, not even using the roe...Heard a lot of commotion just behind us as sea gulls were flying just off the surface and we see a sealion tearing up a very silver salmon!! Another one bites the dust!! Its now about two hours into the outgo and the bites are far between....I decide the roe balls are not working and went back to the even smellier Ghost shrimp....Soon, my rod tip is showing signs of a slight pull...I pick it up and feel the classic pumping action...I put all my 170 pounds of body weight and hit the rod with everything I had.....I felt the hook connect but it didn't seem solid!!!!Within 30 seconds this fish ran upstream and was almost passing my anchor line!! The drag on my Calcutta 400 was screaming, then it just came unbuttoned......What a rush!!! All this happened within about one minute....And gone!!! You wait all day for this kind of bite and this time the fish wins.....Oh well, thats fishing....We stayed till almost dark hoping for another hook up but on this day, it was over...The top bait of the day had to be the Dead smelly Ghostshrimp as they passed over the juicy fresh roe balls and fresh grass shrimp.....Go fish ? Another fun adventure in the delta with good company....See ya on the water........Naked.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Port of Sacramento
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Fishable
Date: 02-18-09
Remote Name: 69.106.74.55
Bill Crooks invited me out for a local striped bass outing in the Port of Sacramento. We caught and released one 18” striped bass trolling a Chartreuse deep running Yo-Zuri 105’ back at 2.5 mph. We had 3 brief takes on mud suckers, no hook-ups. A very slow day. 7+ hours (7:30-1:45), 15 miles. We launched at the Washington Outboard Club and slow trolled or drifted mud suckers most of the day, deep trolled 1-2 hours. We fished the end of the outgoing (-1.2’), all of the incoming (+1.8’) tides. Water 48.9*, dirty to semi-clear, very little debris; air 42-68*, sky overcast to clear; wind 0-2 mph. 8-10 other boats out, a few legals caught to 5-6# drifting live bait, trolling deep. I have not patterned the Port as a place to catch Striped Bass, may be a tough nut to crack. Thanks for the invite & outing Bill.
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Watching the rain fall at home
Weather: STORMY & I like it
Water_condition: Rising slowly
Date: 02-16-09
Remote Name: 69.230.119.130
TUESDAY FEB.16th..........................ITS A START!!!!....Went to Broadway Bait yesterday morning and had Peter replace a tip on my Lamiglas swimbait rod which I damaged using braided line last week....Peter is an ICON at this baitshop and is always friendly and quick to serve us die hard fisherman.....Guess I missed Mark Wilson by a few minutes as this is Marks watering hole on the rare days he is not working the delta...Lots of important fishing information has been shared on the front sidewalk & parking lot through out the many years. Better than any computer report as you hear info from the horse,s mouth.......Like, the old days before cell phones & PC's....Happy getting my rod fixed, I shot down to Miller Park & checked out the river....Just eyeballing it, it looked as if the water was up about three feet! and without a doubt discolored....Just know, all the big reservoirs upstream are holding all the water they can & not releasing anything so I'm thinking this rise on the river is from small canals, creeks & storm drains etc....With this current system moving out late Tuesday & getting a short break Weds thru Friday, the forecast is more rain/showers over this coming weekend...Just when the trolling bite was getting started in the north delta last week with the great water conditions & water temps flirting in the low 50's....It,s gonna be back to bait fishing 101...And, I'm happy as hell!! And, I know I'm speaking for most fisherman including all the guides that depend on good water quality during the long dry months ahead....LET IT RAIN & hope this wet pattern runs right into March....Got about 4 pounds of salmon roe left and just know Mr. Sturgeon is waiting for a piece of it...See ya on the water...Naked...
Name: Dan Danger
Email: dandanger@sbcglobal.net
Location: Boca Resevoir
Weather: Cold, Snowy, Windy, Sucky
Water_condition: 12" of good ice
Date: 02-14-09
Remote Name: 75.26.20.178
Boca SUCKS, 10 lines in the water for about 7 hours got us two fish. Mine about 13" rainbow 8' down. Tom kicked ass with a big 17 1/2" German Brown for biggest. mine on Gulp powerbait 10' down, Tom on a Crawler 3' down. One other bite all day... Do I really need to say more?
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: North Delta ( OLD RIVER & Steamboat)
Weather: Cold Morning & staying cool all day
Water_condition: Still Semi clear at 50 degrees
Date: 02-12-09
Remote Name: 71.128.108.118
THURSDAY FEB 12th...........................GONNA CHANGE SOON ?.........Another window between cold fronts as Mike Booker joined me with the idea that it won't be long till we see a change in water clarity......A series of pretty strong weather systems are lurking just off the pacific coast promising much needed rain & snow which should muddy up the delta which is normal for this time of the year.....The report: Launched at Hogback at about 7:00am. finding cloudy conditions and a light northly winds which kept us in our winter gear much of the day....We worked an outgoing tide which would bottom out around noon & much of the incoming tide that would take us into darkness....Tried shallow trolling & throwing traps in the lower Steamboat section for more than two hours without results! Water temps were still in the 50 degree range & water clarity outstanding...Next we moved to the Old Sac River mouth around the corner and found the shallow water on the east side....One tail stealer, no hookups!....Ok, we hit the shoals next and made about 4 passes....A few more tail takers & zero hookups!!! Whats with the short strikes? We decided to try the Old Sac mouth one more time and as we head that direction my Hummingbird is showing lots of echos just off the drop offs in 12- 18 feet!...We also see a couple of guys in a bass boat working this area jigging.....and throwing traps.....They are getting fish!...We drop our lines back in the water using the Yo-Zuries and Mike hooks up as he is letting his line out!!! Nice 6 pounder.. then gets another one in less than two minutes....Meanwhile the guys in the bass boat are getting bit on a regular basis throwing traps....No brainer here..as we pick up our lines and joined them throwing traps......I get my first fish of the day...second cast!....And for some reason the action just stopped for both boats? Might have been a quick burst of bites as we were just at the turn of the low tide? Returned to Steamboat and resumed trolling....Not much happening.. Decided to run down to Minor while the tide was still out & try some trap throwing.....Mike gets the first fish, a fiesty 8 pounder....a little later I get a 10 pounder...That was it as we stayed with throwing the baits for about an hour.....We next hit the DWC on the fast incoming tide once again shallow trolling....While the water looked fishy....NOTHING...not a bump....Its now late in the afternoon and decided to finish off the day closer to Hogback and returned to Steamboat....One more short strike shallow trolling and another lost tail....Getting close to dark we ended the day once again throwing Traps....No stripes but both of us got one largemouth apiece.....Eleven hours of fishing for 7 stripers & two black bass.....Better than getting skunked right? For the record, we found the average water temps right at the 50 degree mark with a few locations up to 51 degrees...Hello to Guy brown who has been out of commission recovering from surgery...and who will be back on the water very soon....Bring on the rains!!! see ya on the water....and thanks for the good company Mr. Booker..........Naked.....
Name: Big Al an Old steelheader
Email: Bigalsfishn1@sbcglobal.net
Location: Russian River
Weather: Clear to Heavy Rain at times
Water_condition: Low and clear 7 until rain colors it
Date: 02-12-09
Remote Name: 69.106.74.186
I've been fishing the river for the past 2 months 2 days weekly with some success as of last 3 weeks. The water was low and clear and the fish were holding in the lower reaches of the river and the best method was fly fishing. I was fortunate enough to catch a 10 pound hen for roe at the start of my trips as Steelhead roe is the best here. These fish are only 10 to 15 miles from the ocean and in no way compare to their American River relatives that usually arrive with dark suntans and pink gill plates. I have been fortunate to have caught and released some wild fish that have earned their status as wild. After all 45 years of fishing these fish at 58 years old I still feel that adrenaline rush when hooking these fish. There have been days I found myself alone in my favorite spots. I have great friends that have lived on or near the North Coast streams that keep me informed of water conditions on a daily basis and for that I am very thankful. The limit is 2 hatchery fish and release of all wild fish. Hopefully this recent rain will help the fishing. It has been slower than last year due to low water and smaller pods of fish working their way up river. The fish get pounded by anglers and get line shy. The last 2 days I used 8 lb flourocarbon to catch a 10lb hen and a 6 lb hen. Both chrome bright and full of fight. I fished next to a young man who has the art of flyfishing down to a science and caught 2 - 11 or 12 pound hens within an hour next to me. What a thrill to watch. I hooked a 15 pounder on a fly and he snaped me off in a second or 3 when he jumped 4ft doing cartwheels. I needed to sit awhile to recover from that and I am still thinking about it. This was a 2 month report sorry it took so long. The coming storms will blow out the rivers for at least a week. Good luck and see you on the river, Big Al
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: North Delta ( Mainly Steamboat & shoals )
Weather: Partly cloudy with light breezes
Water_condition: SWEET! semi clear at 51 degrees
Date: 02-10-09
Remote Name: 71.128.108.118
MONDAY FEB 9th..........................NOT TOO BAD!..............With a full moon & jumbo tides.....+6.8 high......-1 ft low....really didn't expect much action as the good part of the day was fishing the big income.....With the recent rain showers, not enough precipitation to make a dent in water conditions...Found the water temps a degree warmer than last Weds & water clarity the same.....Very fishy!!......Here's the report...............Had Mike Booker ( Bass man ) with me as we launched at Hogback getting a late start.....While the weather people were calling for a 50% chance of showers, we didn't get a drop and the winds were on the light side, less than 10 mph....Just about 10:00am. the tide started to come back in as we began shallow trolling the lower section of Steamboat....Not much action, as we got a few tail stealers and hooked one small schoolie.....I wanted to try the shoals before the tide filled back in as I always do terrible in that area on the flood stage!....On the way to the shoals, we tried the East side of the Old Sac River finding the 6- 8 foot water....Bang! I hooked up & when Mike was reeling in, he hooks up....A double!....Made a few more passes but just got another tail stealer!....Not staying long, we made it downstream to the shoals and picked up 3 or 4 more fish with many short strikes and lost another 4 tails!!! We were the ONLY boat working the shoals except one bass boat who was doing his thing working the shoreline...Broke off for a short time & tried two passes a little further downstream at the Dairy....Nothing there!....Returned to the shoals and got two more and once again Mike got bit reeling in but lost this one.....And again, lost another 3 tails!!!! with short strikers...Glad I had a good surplus of trick tails!! Returned to Steamboat to finish off the day which would take us right to the top of the tide...( 4:00pm.) and give us an hour or so to fish the turn....Picked up another 3 fish shallow trolling bringing our total to 10 stripes all released with the largest going just nine pounds.....These fish didn't come easy, as we worked hard and covered lots of ground trolling and losing a dozen tails!! The Clown & Chart/ black Yo-zuries were the only colors used...Just before dark, we tried throwing swimbaits but on this day, the stripes were not interested....But, Mike manages to catch a 2 pound bass...In a nutshell: The stripes were much less aggressive on this large incoming tide compared to last week when they went on a tear with the strong outgo....And the trap bite was non existing...with just a stray bass caught...Still looking for a major rainstorm to blow out this river as we still need lots of rain... I would gladly give up this early trolling for about 10 inches of this wet stuff.....Thanks for the company Mike, and the next time your at the Warehouse, pick up some Trick worms!! !LOL....See ya on the water,,,Naked.
Name: raymond mccullough
Email: colfaxsarge@yahoo.com
Location: knights landing
Weather: clear weather
Water_condition: muddy
Date: 02-09-2009
Remote Name: 66.81.172.102
thomas arant caught a 5ft 59 pound sturgeon at knights landing early in the morning using eel for bait. this was his first legal sturgeon of his life so you can imagine this was quite experience when it took him 45 minutes to land the fish using 100 lb test line from the bank.
Name: slough hog
Email: devin61699@yahoo.com
Location: linsey slough area
Weather: clear some clouds
Water_condition: dirty
Date: 02-07-09
Remote Name: 71.198.51.88
while trying to fish for sturgeon nothing happen. saw some fish moving on the surface decided what the heck throw some fish traps for about 1hr none stop striper bite fish were everywhere caught one 15#r and dad lost a big one at the boat ended with 3 fish caught about 15fish great day
Name: robert from shell
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal.net
Location: lake pardee
Weather: cool
Water_condition: clear
Date: 02-07-09
Remote Name: 74.37.127.17
The last time I took out my boat it was in late in November, not realizing that I normally change to smaller prop when I trout fish. My assistant manager Kari talked me into taking her and Evan out on opening day at Pardee. We arrived at 6am and it took about 1 ½ to launch the boat. I decided to head towards the river mouth to try for kokanee and holdovers. With a speed of 1.9 to 1.7, put out 2 long lines with repelas with orange on one and green and white on the other. With 7 hours of trolling and 4 lines out manage to get 2 17 inch Kokanee and 4 19 to 20 inch holdovers rainbows. It was Kari first time netting a fish and she hit one in the head and she still manages to net her first fish. We was using a white hoochie and blades and a dodger and worm. All fish was caught in 45 feet of water at 20 feet down on downrigger and at 3 colors of leadcore line. We lost 4 at the boat and 5 misses.
Name: Dan Danger
Email: dandanger@sbcglobal.net
Location: Frenchman's - Lunker Cove
Weather: Cold, Windy, Snowing
Water_condition: 8" to 9" Ice
Date: 02-09-09
Remote Name: 75.26.20.178
Decided to give Frenchman's a try this weekend. Five of us with ten lines in the water for about six hours. Total of 10 fish landed, seven by me (Thank You very much). Kept a limit of very nice 16" and 17" Eagle Lake Rainbows. All of the fish were nice, although not as fat as the ones over in Lake Davis. The fish were all over the water table. We were fishing in 40+ feet of water and most of the fish caught were in the 15 to 20 foot range. Crawlers and green power bait were the ticket with the "jigger" catching one on his lure. It was a litte uncertain when we got to the lake. There is open water out in the middle of the lake and the ice at the dam did not look that good. The drive around the West side of the lake to Lunker Cove (up at the North end of the lake) was fine with easy access. The entire North end of the lake is frozen solid and there were three other groups out there fishing as well. If you go, pay attention to the ice because with the open water the ice cracks have room to expand and open up. Be careful...
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: North Delta ( Mainly Steamboat & shoals )
Weather: Partly cloudy with light breezes
Water_condition: Clear to Semi clear at 51 *
Date: 02-05-09
Remote Name: 71.128.108.118
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 4th......................WHEN EVERYTHING GOES WELL.........Launched at Hogback around 8:00am. Looking at my trusty TIDELOG, I still had a few hours till the top of the large incoming tide, a + 6.2 followed by a - 0.1.......Being excited with the water conditions and fishing solo, I could work at my own pace either shallow trolling or with the right conditions, throwing traps!! I found the lower section of Steamboat as sweet as it gets with great visibility and temps in the 50's and not a sole around the whole morning! Started off using several Yo-zuries trying to find the color pattern they wanted. Once again, the Chart/ black with the white zoom tail was the best producer followed by the clown.....A slow start all morning with just 2 fish caught and short strikes ripping my tails off.. Things quickly changed on the tide turn as I found fish every 100 yards or so... Most of these fish were cookie cutters between 4 & 6 pounders! And with just one rod out plenty of action to keep me busy....I know the rule, don't leave fish to find others, but on this day I really wanted to try the Shoals and it only takes a few minutes to get there....Same deal going on in this area as I picked up where I left off in Steamboat....and no other boats around! Trolled the shoals for about 2 hours for some really decent action....No size, but steady bites!! with numerous tails lost!....I'm now up to 21 fish, all released...Not bad for early Feb.....Returned to Steamboat to try some Trap throwing...The tide is really moving out with lots of current....I caught the first fish in less than 5 casts!! The strange thing was the bite...Normally, I let them tap and continue reeling till they load up...Not on this day! So, I set the hook on the first tap and that was the ticket!! Found fish as deep as 8 feet and as shallow as two feet...Most were just next to the rip rap and others were hanging in the mud flats...My largest brought to the boat was about ten pounds but lost a few that had to be bigger!..Color didn't matter as I used traps from white to dark purple...All worked!...Drifting & throwing till almost dark I boated 16 stripes and lost many...I FELT LIKE BOBBY BARRACK in the late afternoon....Everything worked! See ya on the water......Naked....
Name: Hil Felton
Email: wxyz
Location: Port of Sacto
Weather: cool AM- very nice day
Water_condition: clean
Date: 02-03-09
Remote Name: 66.81.47.156
Fished the Port with fishing partner Dexter Moise on Tues. We landed one shaker and three schoolie stripers in the 2-3 lb range. I used a spreader with a weighted jig- rebel combo to catch several. Dex used a stick rebel to catch his fish. Several other boats had some success, One in particular, using live bait, scored very well. Nice day on the water--- is it really Feb??? Hil Felton
Name: Dan Danger
Email: dandanger@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lake Davis - Mallard Cove
Weather: Low 20's in the AM
Water_condition: 11" good hard ice
Date: 01-31-09
Remote Name: 75.26.20.178
Five of us hit the ice at Davis for the first time this year. 10 lines in the water got us a total of six fish landed (and two back in the water). My five were two 16" and one 17" inches, one 12" throwback and one 3" fingerling that hit a Kastmaster jigging. That one cracked us all up as the lure was as big as the fish. Good news is to see fingerlings alive and (still) well in the lake. Fish were caught on nightcrawlers and Green Gulp powerbait. The most hits and fish were about 4' to 8' down. A few fish made it as far as the hole when they decided they didn't want to become dinner and got off. All of the fish were Eagle Lake Rainbows and Big and Fat. Oh yeah, guess I got to say that Larry's Fat 18" fish was biggest. Funny how you forget the "small" details.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Semi-clear, dirty, 48.1*
Date: 01-29-09
Remote Name: 71.134.163.223
Bill Crooks invited my lucky dog, Spike, and me for a sturgeon/striped bass outing. We caught and released a 19” striped bass on shad. No other takes! A very slow day. 7 hours (8:00-3:00), 10 miles. We launched at Lower Sherman Island and bait fished (ghost/grass shrimp, mud sucker, chummed a # of frozen sardine & some of the grass shrimp all day. Bill also used a “secret” (stay tuned for more on this in subsequent reports) bait trying for sturgeon). Bill, "I'm always open for offers of money" Crooks may be bribed to reveal his "secret" bait. We anchored above Collinsville & below Sherman Island. Water 48.1*, dirty to semi-clear, some debris (very little on the surface, larger in the water); air 40-62*, sky clear; wind 2-6 mph. Lots of grass/ghost shrimp stealers, no mud sucker, "secret" bait action. 20-30 other boats out. We fished most of the -2.5’ outgoing, the almost 2 hour slack/turn-around and 1st hour of the incoming tides. Some radio traffic, not many legals caught, quite a few “nothings”. In the parking lot at take out two guys said they had caught and released six 20-24” sturgeon (all on grass shrimp) and one small legal striper. On our way out of Lower Sherman we stopped across from some bank fishermen & gave them our leftover grass shrimp, mud suckers & shad. While there one of them told us that someone 100’ down the bank had just landed a 55” sturgeon. Another great day with Bill. Thanks for the invite and companionship Bill.
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: North Delta Steamboat, Cache area
Weather: Cold with light northery winds
Water_condition: Semi Clear at 49 *
Date: 01-29-09
Remote Name: 71.128.109.71
MONDAY JANUARY 26th..............BETTER LATE THAN NEVER.........Tom Ramage joined me on Monday hunting stripes via trolling.....We left all our bait rods at home with the idea that we would just focus on throwing traps or troll....We found a fairly strong incoming tide to work with that would crest at 6.1 feet...Started off deep trolling in the 12 - 18 foot range and couldn't buy a strike! We stayed with the deep troll method well into the early afternoon....Nothing.....Thinking, If they are not deep, lets try shallow....switched over to the Char/ white Yo-zuries with white trick tails...We found them...No monster fish as most were in the 3- 5 pound bracket....Lots of tail stealers & short stikes...Fish were scattered as we covered lots of ground... the only action on throwing traps was very late in the day when Tom got bit just next to the boat on the retrieve...On & off!...Don't know how many anglers are still trolling in late January , but it was good to know you can still get a few in the north delta...Best action was just at the flood tide and turn...As we headed in towards Hogback, I felt like I had lost all my body heat as I have been nursing a cold the past few days and taking the boat out at Hog I felt terrible!...Long story short, Spent the next couple days recovering from this cold...so that explains this belated post....Wouldn't you know it? The day we hit the north delta, Guy Brown gets a sturge where Tom & myself have been bait fishing the past two weeks...Way to go Guy!!! See ya on the water....Naked...
Name: Nick Garcia
Email: ABCD
Location: Deepwater Channel near Port
Weather: Cold -AM warmer in PM
Water_condition: Clear-48 degrees
Date: 01-28-09
Remote Name: 67.166.134.78
Another good day of striper catching. 6 keepers 4-6 lbs /one schoolie. Trolled Rebels & Yozuries with spreader & jigs . My buddy Shayne outfished me. Fish fought good. Tried jigging too -no luck. In the water 9:15 AM out at 2:30. Tight lines!!!
Name: Hil Felton
Email: wxyz
Location: Lake Camanche
Weather: Cool temps early- windy mid day
Water_condition: clean 49 deg F , low water
Date: 01-28-09
Remote Name: 66.81.32.77
The Wheels and Reels fishing club, sponsored by S.I.R.S. branch 112, held its first derby of the year at Camanche. With low water conditions the 14 of us could only manage 8 fish. It was very cool as the frost was on most everything; but bundled up we managed to give it the old college try. I had 5 strikes; but only one hook-up. My partner, Dex Moise had several strikes; but zero hook-ups. The balance beam was needed to determine the winners as they top three fish weighed 3.4 lbs, 3.4 lbs and 3.3 lbs. Walt Hodnett's fish took top honors followed by Dan Wolfe in second place and my fish took third place honors. All fish we caught in the top ten feet on a variety of lures, and bait. Mine was caught on a Pin Minnow, using a side planer in the narrows. Most of the fish were caught in the narrows. Our derby next month will be hosted (food provided) at a lake to be decided by available water. Hil Felton
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Collinsville Area
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Semi-clear to dirty
Date: 01-26-09
Remote Name: 71.134.163.223
My lucky dog, Spike and I went for a late morning sturgeon/striped bass outing. Spike was a very lucky dog today. I caught and released a 55” white sturgeon on a ghost/grass shrimp 2-hook rig at the beginning of the incoming tide. A classic sturgeon pump, classic hook-set (what else) and great fight and release in the water. 4 hours (11:45-3:45), 10 miles. We launched at Lower Sherman Island and bait fished (ghost/grass shrimp, mud sucker, chummed a # of frozen sardine & some of the grass shrimp) all day for sturgeon & striped bass. I anchored in 28’ of water above Collinsville, below Sherman. Water 49.8-50.4*, dirty to semi-clear, some debris (very little on the surface, very small stuff in the water); air 55-63*, sky clear; wind 3-7 mph. No mud sucker action. 10-12 other boats out. Fished most of the +1.7’ incoming tide. On my way out of Lower Sherman I stopped by two bank fishermen & gave them my leftover ghost/grass shrimp. While there one of them hooks and lands a 60-65” white sturgeon. The first time I’ve ever seen one of the guys on the bank ever hooked up. Quite a sight. Another great day with Spike, thanks for the company Spike. Ps – I did post my sturgeon report card.
Name: Nick Garcia
Email: nickg1028@comcast,net
Location: Deep water channel
Weather: Rainy -Misty
Water_condition: Clear
Date: 01-23-09
Remote Name: 67.166.134.78
Friday 1/23 my friend Shane and I picked up 5 sripers near the Port within a mile of the mouth of the deepwater channel. Only a few boats on this rainy day at the port but my bimini top and my "western" hat kept the water off. My warm coveralls kept me from frostbite. We trolled Yozuries and Rebels with a spreader and jig in 20-25 ft of water. Landed 5 fish to 6 lbs. kept 3 to bring home for dinner. had a great time on the water. That's all folks!!!!
Name: jasper01
Email: dontopen@comcast.net
Location: Delta powerlines
Weather: cold windy
Water_condition: clear
Date: 01-24-09
Remote Name: 71.193.54.127
Striper fished the powerlines on Saturday. Wind was howling, saw half a dozen boats at light 14, nets were flying in the wind, none used for what it was intended for. Bait fished frozen shad all of the incoming, boat had a hard time turning for the outgo because of the south wind. Bottom line, one three pounder and many babies. Still beats cleaning the garage!!
Name: Dan Danger
Email: dandanger@sbcglobal.net
Location: Prosser Res. Truckee
Weather: Warm, Snow and Rain
Water_condition: 9" of ice melting on top
Date: 01-25-09
Remote Name: 75.24.202.66
Went up for some more ice fishing despite the latest storm which had brought above freezing temps to the Truckee basin for several days. Chanced it and got to the lake to find a solid shoreline and good ice pack with standing water 2" to 3". Total of six fish for eight lines in the water for about six hours. Kinda weird watching the water on top of the ice draining into our fishing holes. "Frigid" temps are predicted for the rest of the week so the lake should be solid by next weekend. Crawlers, PowerBait and jiggin Swedish Pimples were the ticket this weekend.
Name: James V Netzel
Email: wearegods1@att.net
Location: San Paublo Bay
Weather: sprinkles but no wind to speak of
Water_condition: stained mostly
Date: 01-23-09
Remote Name: 75.45.120.107
Slow day on the Morning Star. Lots of bullheads, a skate, and a stingray. I did have my chances with the sturgeon though. The deckhands rod went off and was told to set the hook as hard as I could twice. On the second set the line snapped. !@#$% yep there were some areas of nips on the line where it snapped but I was not aware of it. Then about an hour later my rod did the textbook sturgeon dance. Lob, lob, lob, lob. I set the hook but forgot to thumb the reel spool and all I did was pull a lot of line out and no fish. The deckhand set my drag loose because, well I don't know why but that is what he recommended. Needless to say I will have it tight from now on. Unless someone tells me different. All in all I had a good time except for my screw-up and I know that we all have some stories about how we screwed up while fishing and still remember them to this day. Went home very tired with horrible traffic to find out that my wife threw me a supprise birthday party and had about 50 friends and family waiting for us to return. All-in-all, had a wonderful birthday. One I will not forget for a very long time. With the baby comming in about 2 months, that is probably the last time fishing for a while. Maybe.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Overcast, sprinkles, light rain
Water_condition: Semi-clear, debris on surface
Date: 01-23-09
Remote Name: 71.134.163.223
Pastor Steve & I cleared our busy calendars for another 2009 striper outing. We caught one 10# striper, one undersized striper. 7.5 hours (8:00-2:30), 11 miles. We launched at Lower Sherman Island and bait fished all day for sturgeon & striped bass. Water 49.4*, semi-clear, quite a bit of debris (including fairly large trees) on the surface; air 48-52*, sky overcast, sprinkles to light rain; wind 0-3 mph. 10-12 other boats out, including Bob Harries & Tom Ramage. Fished the end of the -1.3’ outgoing, all of the +2.2’ incoming, slack and very beginning of the outgoing tides. Bought our first two Mudsuckers at Hap’s. I used one, Steve the other. I put a 5/0 Gama Octopus through the center of its upper lip about 1/8" & cast it out. Rod in balancer, reel in free spool with clicker on. About a half hour later the Mudsucker started to really move around. A few minutes later the pole went down a little, the clicker went off for a second or two. I left it alone, waited. Same thing happened 3-4 more times. Finally clicker goes off longer than before, I pick up rod, take clicker off, thumb the spool & wait until I have a 5-7 second run & set the hook. Fish on! Landed a clean 10# striper, my first on a mudsucker. Back at the ramp had to replace my trailer winch strap with the spare I always carry. Another great day with Steve. Thanks for the company Steve. Guy's first striper on a mudsucker. [URL=http://img407.imageshack.us/my.php?image=guysfirststriper10onlivbz4.jpg][IMG]http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/5203/guysfirststriper10onlivbz4.jpg[/IMG][/URL Tree Steve got off our anchor line. A lot of debris this size on the water today. [URL=http://img150.imageshack.us/my.php?image=logoffanchorlinejan2320sj5.jpg][IMG]http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/395/logoffanchorlinejan2320sj5.jpg[/IMG][/URL
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Overcast, sprinkles, light rain
Water_condition: 48-50*, clear!
Date: 01-21-09
Remote Name: 71.134.163.223
Bill Crooks invited me to join him and “Old Man River” Clyde Wands for an early 2009 striper trolling, take one for the team, outing. Bill awoke to find one of his hydraulic lifters on the truck not holding pressure. He called Clyde, Clyde agreed to hook-up his boat & take me out for the day as Bill needed to stay home and fix the lifter. I’m not sure why Bill did not go with Clyde and ask me to take care of his truck (he must be aging faster than I thought). Clyde, somehow, was still able to pick me up at my place “on-time”. We caught & released an 18.5”er shallow trolling a Yo-Zuri Clown with Shad gel at 4.5 mph in 6.5’ of water. We lost 3 other tails, no other hookups. 7 hours (7:30-2:30), 45 miles. We launched at Brannan Island and trolled shallow and deep all day from above Collinsville to the Northern Delta. Water 48.1-50.3*, clear in most places (down to 5’!), semi-clear elsewhere, little to no debris in the water, some on top where we encountered minor debris fields; air 45-62*, sky overcast to sprinkles to light rain; wind 0 mph. 10-12 other boats out, no other stripers reported caught. Fished most of the incoming, slack and very beginning of the outgoing tides. Great day with Clyde Wands, great company, sorry Bill had to excuse himself. Thanks for the invite Bill & Clyde.
Name: James V Netzel
Email: wearegods1@att.net
Location: going on the morning star
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 01-18-09
Remote Name: 75.45.122.164
going sturgeon fishing on friday the 23rd for my birthday. Going on the morning star out of crocket. They say all the bait is covered but does anyone know if they will bring roe or should I bring my own. If anyone wants to come its supposedly going to be a good tide. So far, myself, my dad, and best friend are going plus 1 other that I don't know so there should be plenty of room. James
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lake Berryessa
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Clear to 4', some debris
Date: 01-16-09
Remote Name: 71.134.163.223
My lucky dog, Spike, Bill Crooks and I tried for King Salmon for the first time in the month of January. 4 Kings to 14”, 1 Rainbow to 14”, 2 hits no stick. 5.5 hours (8:20-2:00), 30 miles. Launched at Capell Cove (in good shape). Water 51.7-53.7*, clear to 4’; some debris on the water & suspended; air 48-72*; sky clear; wind 0-4 mph. Trolled all day, on the surface and down 10-20’. All 5 caught on the surface. 4 on a mini crawler & split shot 100’ back, 1 anchovy filet/split shot 100’ back, 1.5 mph GPS, 75-86’ deep water South of the Putah Creek bridge. All caught, takes were within a 300 yard long North-South line. 3-4 other boats out, saw very little action, heard no reports. A long, slow day. Thanks for the company Bill on this early season (for me) King Salmon outing.
Name: redione
Email: redschevelle@msn.com
Location: looking Kauai Papai Beach area
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 01-15-09
Remote Name: 149.136.17.253
Has any body fished this area in early march??? if so any info on boats, fish???
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: 3 day report (see below)
Weather: Mild afternoons all three days
Water_condition: Semi Clear at 47 *
Date: 01-14-09
Remote Name: 69.239.106.129
THREE DAY REPORT COVERING JANUARY 11TH,12TH & 13th.......SUNDAY.....After installing my new Hummingbird Matrix 37 with the Quadrabeam transducer decided to field test my new toy solo in Steamboat slough......Arrived at Hogback just as the fog was lifting with an air temp of just 29 degrees! Yes! the ramp was once again frozen with a layer of ice....Devoted most of the morning learning all the new features which is much more complex than my older 400 TX model which I have learned to trust the past five years and was a great tool finding fish.....First thing noticed, was the advance detail on the screen with the 90 degree coverage which makes it harder for fish around the boat not being detected....With that said " It still doesn't mean the fish are biting!!! LOL!....I pounded the water in lower Steamboat using traps for most of the incoming tide.......Did not get one tap after 4 hours of throwing!...and tried shallow trolling at the top of the tide for about an hour...Nothing!.....Having fun with my new fishfinder, I still drew a blank and chalked up a skunk day!...............Monday...Jan.12th.....Tom Ramage joined me for a day of Sturgeon fishing once again below light 7 Sherman Island area.....The weather was ideal most of the day for mid January.....We used Roe Balls, grass shrimp,eel & shad.....Very little junk bites till late in the day at the top of the income...( clearer water) Tom picked up a short 24 incher which took his Roe & eel.....and later in the afternoon missed a classic sturgeon pump which he is still cursing about!!!!.....I once again got skunked.....We fished right into the sun going down over the coastal mountains & pulled out at Sherman in the dark.................Tuesday Jan.13th.....Joined Mike Booker for a day of Bass fishing in the East delta......Once again great weather for the middle of winter!...We tried every method of bassing you could think of....Nothing worked! Shallow water, drop offs, deep water....We found water in Mildred that was in the lower 50's.....Nothing! Slowing the baits down and working very slowly did not draw a strike....We finally ran out of baits to use in the tackle box......Down sizing & using drop shotting....Nothing.....My third day in a row getting skunked! Pretty tough, but thats winter fishing......Felt bad for Mike as it was his Birthday & NO FISH!!! Stayed right till darkness trying to get that ONE fish....Didn't happen......Looking forward to hit the Fishing show at Cal Expo this weekend.....maybe a few days off the water will help break this SKUNK FUNK? See ya on the water...Naked..........
Name: dandanger@sbcglobal.net
Email: dandanger@sbcglobal.net
Location: Prosser @ Truckee
Weather: Cold
Water_condition: Icy
Date: 01-17-09
Remote Name: 75.22.191.245
No Official Hullabaloo but... We will be Ice Fishing at Prosser on Saturday. We are on the ice by 0730 and off around 1430. If anyone is interested in trying out ice fishing come on out. We have a power auger and will drill you some holes. It is absolutely a different kind of trout fishing but if they are biting it is a kick in the ass... We are usually by the boat ramp off of Prosser Dam Rd. but after it sucked so bad last week the guys are talking about fishing by the dam. Don't know from there where to tell you to look for us but we will do all we can to put some "fish on the ice" for you.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Windy
Water_condition: Dirty, no debris
Date: 01-12-09
Remote Name: 71.134.163.223
My normally lucky dog, Spike, and I tried for stripers. I was skunked for the 4th time this year. 5 hours (9:30-1:30), 22 miles. Launched at Belden Landing. Spent half my time scouting water I’ve never been on. Water 48.7*, dirty, little to no debris in or on the water; air 48-85*; sky clear; wind 12-16 mph, gusts over 20. Trolled deep & bait fished shad. Snagged & released a 24” sturgeon deep trolling. No bites on shad. Had to pull into the tulles to keep the boat steady for awhile, the temperature hit 85*. 5-6 boats out, saw very little action.
Name: Dan Danger
Email: dandanger@sbcglobal.net
Location: Prosser @ Truckee
Weather: Beautiful, Zero degrees on lake
Water_condition: 9 inches of ice
Date: 01-10-09
Remote Name: 75.22.191.245
Second Ice Fishing outing for this year. Great weather, colder than a well diggers ass in Alaska. Fishing sucked today. 11 poles in the water, total of seven bites from 0730 to 1400 hrs. Results 2 Rainbows for me, One SUCKER FISH for Frank, One Crawdad for Tom, Good News is that I won the fishing pool... Caught one on crawler, the other on Green GULP Powerbait.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lake Amador
Weather: Cold
Water_condition: Clear, 50.7*
Date: 01-07-09
Remote Name: 71.128.153.251
Wednesday, January 7,2009. Bill Crooks joined me and my normally lucky dog, Spike. Bill got 1 13”er slow trolling Rainbow Glitter Power Bait, I was skunked (3rd outing in a row). 6 hours (7:00-1:00), 8 miles. Water 50.7*, clear, air 44-48*, sky high overcast, wind 0-2 mph. Trolled shallow, slow (brown, black grubs with white PowerBait egg, Rapala F7 jointed FireTiger, Rainbow Glitter PowerBait, 0.8-1.5 mph, 150’ back), threw a Kastmaster a few times, & tried PowerBait from the bank. 20-30 boats out, saw very little action. 3 boats had got one each, one boat of three got 6 to 8#. The 30-40 bankies also seemed to be having a slow day. I’ve fished Amador since around 1991, never seen the water as low (forgot to take pictures of the launch ramp, launch ramp “channel”, really dramatic for those of you familar with Amador). Thanks for the company, sharing your lunch Bill.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Port of Sacramento
Weather: Fishable
Water_condition: Semi-clear, no debris
Date: 01-05-09
Remote Name: 71.128.153.251
Bill Crooks invited me to join he and Pastor Steve Murakami for a local outing for stripers. We were skunked (2nd outing in a row for me). 7 hours (6:15-1:00), 11 miles. Launched at the Port of Sacramento. Water 47.6*, semi-clear, air 35-50*, sky overcast, wind 0-3 mph. Trolled deep, jigged, threw Fish Traps. One take on a jig. 4-6 other boats out, 3 stripers caught. Fished the end of the incoming, slack and most of the outgoing tides. Water semi-clear, no debris. Jigged the basin, Fish Trapped the tied up boats, trolled the deep-water ship channel deep (30# Power Pro, 3 oz banana weight in-line, 36” 30# mono leader, deep-diving Yo-Zuris at 1.75 mph 80-120’ back. Cold day, great company, thanks for the invite Bill. Bills Willy Boat going downriver. Bill Crooks invited me to join he and Pastor Steve Murakami for a local outing for stripers. We were skunked (2nd outing in a row for me). 7 hours (6:15-1:00), 11 miles. Launched at the Port of Sacramento. Water 47.6*, semi-clear, air 35-50*, sky overcast, wind 0-3 mph. Trolled deep, jigged, threw Fish Traps. One take on a jig. 4-6 other boats out, 3 stripers caught. Fished the end of the incoming, slack and most of the outgoing tides. Water semi-clear, no debris. Jigged the basin, Fish Trapped the tied up boats, trolled the deep-water ship channel deep (30# Power Pro, 3 oz banana weight in-line, 36” 30# mono leader, deep-diving Yo-Zuris at 1.75 mph 80-120’ back. Cold day, great company, thanks for the invite Bill. Bill's Willy Boat going downriver. http://img155.imageshack.us/my.php?image=billswillyboatheadingdomf9.jpg
Name: James V Netzel
Email: wearegods1@att.net
Location: nowhere yet
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 01-05-09
Remote Name: 75.45.122.164
Want to go sturgeon fishing. If I actually catch a keeper, don't know how to clean it. If and when I do get one can I trade someone have a fish to show me how to clean it? James
Name: dan danger
Email: dandanger@sbcglobal.net
Location: Prosser-Truckee
Weather: Cold, Windy, Rain, Wet Snow
Water_condition: usual lake level, 8" ice
Date: 01-02-09
Remote Name: 75.22.191.245
First Ice Fishing trip of the year. Cold, raw weather made for some tough fishing conditions but the good news is that the lake is frozen with 8 to 9 inches of good ice. Four of us fishing, I got three nice fat rainbow trout, the others had a few bites but no fish.
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Upper Cache & Minor & Steamboat
Weather: COLD!! Start then still cold!!
Water_condition: Semi Clear at 46 *
Date: 01-04-09
Remote Name: 69.237.69.38
SUNDAY JAN 4th..........................FROSTY & JUST PLAIN COLD!!!! Tom Ramage once again talked into a days fishing and on a Sunday!! While my boat is protected in the garage, my Ford truck isn't.....It took me over 20 minutes just to get the ICE off the windows....looking at my outside garden temp gauge....It read 27 degrees!!! and it was only 5:00am......We reached Hogback in the early morning & just found three other rigs in the parking lot and the metal ramp frosted over which makes launching an adventure! Our main plan was to try some sturgeon fishing in the upper part of cache between shag slough as we had an afternoon outgoing tide.......On the way down Steamboat ( top of the tide) we tried throwing swimbaits and with the air temps still in the low thirtys both Tom & myself quickly loss the feeling of our left hands....COLD! and no gloves....Managed to pick up one small stripe...( Maybe 3 lbs!) Got up the shag area soon afterwards and anchored in 27 feet of water just at the tide switch.....We used fresh Roe Balls & refrozen shad.....Not alot of junk bites but very little action detected for the three hours we sat on anchor and NO JUMPERS! Did get a pumping action on my shad but missed the hookup....We put a time limit on the bait fishing as we wanted to try some trolling in Minor and some spooning.....Zero fish using both methods as we could not locate the stripes anywhere!...shallow or deep.....Ended the day back in Steamboat heading back to Hog & picked up just one more stripe throwing swimbaits...Another small fish......Braving the cold, just two small stripes all day!!! and both caught in Steamboat. Did hear from Guy Brown on the radio as he was fishing somewhere close to us..don't know if he found fish? I'm thinking Sunday was a good day to stay home & watched the playoffs next to a warm fire nursing a cold beer! Thanks Tom!...See ya on the water...Naked.
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Upper Cache & Minor & Steamboat
Weather: COLD!! Start then still cold!!
Water_condition: Semi Clear at 46 *
Date: 01-04-09
Remote Name: 69.237.69.38
SUNDAY JAN 4th..........................FROSTY & JUST PLAIN COLD!!!! Tom Ramage once again talked into a days fishing and on a Sunday!! While my boat is protected in the garage, my Ford truck isn't.....It took me over 20 minutes just to get the ICE off the windows....looking at my outside garden temp gauge....It read 27 degrees!!! and it was only 5:00am......We reached Hogback in the early morning & just found three other rigs in the parking lot and the metal ramp frosted over which makes launching an adventure! Our main plan was to try some sturgeon fishing in the upper part of cache between shag slough as we had an afternoon outgoing tide.......On the way down Steamboat ( top of the tide) we tried throwing swimbaits and with the air temps still in the low thirtys both Tom & myself quickly loss the feeling of our left hands....COLD! and no gloves....Managed to pick up one small stripe...( Maybe 3 lbs!) Got up the shag area soon afterwards and anchored in 27 feet of water just at the tide switch.....We used fresh Roe Balls & refrozen shad.....Not alot of junk bites but very little action detected for the three hours we sat on anchor and NO JUMPERS! Did get a pumping action on my shad but missed the hookup....We put a time limit on the bait fishing as we wanted to try some trolling in Minor and some spooning.....Zero fish using both methods as we could not locate the stripes anywhere!...shallow or deep.....Ended the day back in Steamboat heading back to Hog & picked up just one more stripe throwing swimbaits...Another small fish......Braving the cold, just two small stripes all day!!! and both caught in Steamboat. Did hear from Guy Brown on the radio as he was fishing somewhere close to us..don't know if he found fish? I'm thinking Sunday was a good day to stay home & watched the playoffs next to a warm fire nursing a cold beer! Thanks Tom!...See ya on the water...Naked.
Name: MJPFISHON
Email: mpeckham@pacbell.net
Location: Sacramento River Tisdale
Weather: Foggy Am sunny All day
Water_condition: Muddy color
Date: 12-30-08
Remote Name: 24.32.37.166
Second to last day to catch one of those endanger species The King Salmon, The morning started off with a little fog on the way to the boat ramp. It was foggy on the water as we headed down the river. The river flow is almost back to where it was before the storm came. There was very little debri in the water, now. The water is muddy in color. We passed 5 boats through out the day, looking for the same school of fish. No take down and no fish? We trolled five rods with everything but the Kitchen Sink, Nothing. If a school snuck by, it was on the other side of the river! Finally we made the last pass of the Season, nothing. We packet it up and headed home. I 80 was backed up all the way to New Castle. Good thing we came home the back way. What a great day on the river after the fog lifted, to end 2008 Salmon Season, Let’s go chase some Steelhead now. MJP
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Port of Sacramento
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Clear, 48.6*
Date: 12-29-08
Remote Name: 69.228.104.175
Bill Crooks invited me to join he and Joe Grandchamp. We launched at the Port of Sacramento, Sacramento Outboard Club (my first time in years). Bill’s first time as a member. Bill’s Willy Boat. 6 hours, 12 miles, 10-12 other boats in the area. We caught a 6# striper deep trolling 35’ water at 1.75 mph 88’ behind the boat with a 3oz banana weight with spinner beads & Red Head deep diving Yo-Zuri. We caught a 16” striper & a 4 # striper throwing swim baits. The 4#er was my first legal striper on a swim bait. Bill caught a 4# LMB on a swim bait. We saw only one other fish caught by someone on the bank with their child. Water 48.6*, clear. Air 50-62*. Sky light clouds. Wind 0-3 mph. Thanks for the invite Bill and first stripers in the Port of Sacramento (my first legal on a Fish Trap)! <’{{{{~
Name: MJPFISHON
Email: mpeckham@pacbell.net
Location: Sacramento River Tilsdale
Weather: Sunny and Cool
Water_condition: Muddy full of Debri
Date: 12-26-08
Remote Name: 24.32.37.166
My friend, John and I went to the new boat ramp at Tisdale. We were a little late. There were 8 boats ahead of us. We launched and headed down the river. Bundled up with new stocking hats and new fleece gloves from Santa, we popped the boat up on plane. We headed for the fleet that was working the water down from Tisdale to Knights Landing... We settled in and put our four rods out searching for a group of Salmon that would be shooting their way through the area! No take downs yet, I did notice the water was rising and more and more debris was collecting on the lines Searching for clean water, I had notice more and more debris was coming down the river, I had problems with my jet clogging up with leaves and sticks. As the day went on, the river was raising more and more the rock on the levies were under water. It was time to get off the water when, the logs starting to show up. By 3:00PM, the river had risen more than 5 ft pluss. All the boats were off the river and the parking lot was empty. No Salmon today. Most of the boats reported very slow day. When I got home and checked the flows they were up. They opened the dam and let some water out. The flows are back down now. We will have to go back on Monday, to see how the Salmon are doing? MJP
Name: James V Netzel
Email: wearegods1@att.net
Location: Sacramento River
Weather: not bad at all
Water_condition: unfishable
Date: 12-27-08
Remote Name: 75.45.115.126
The water today was up 6 feet with 30-40 foot trees floating downstream. Darn scary. Very dangerous conditions as I saw way too many people without life jackets. A snag like that floating downstream would swamp any boat, especially those 12 foot valco's that were out there with kids on them. Too dangerous for me until I get some insurance on my boat. I've got a 21 footer but was too scared to take a nap until Big Al said he would watch out for me. Thanks
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Above Collinsville ( Sherman Island )
Weather: Mostly Sunny with light breezes
Water_condition: Slighty off color at 48.5 *
Date: 12-27-08
Remote Name: 69.108.1.185
FRIDAY DECEMBER 26th........................CURE FOR HOLIDAY PARTYING!......Both Tom Ramge & myself rolled out of bed early after both of us hosted a family Xmas dinner with all the trimmings.....Lots of work! The day after Xmas is normally a day for resting but we decided this year to hit the delta and work our fresh salmon roe balls........Looking at my records, can't remember the last time I fished on the 26th...?....After launching at Sherman we headed downstream and anchored up in 30 feet of water...Same spot we did well last year....Just caught the turn of the tide, end of the outgo, and start of the income......Used the roe balls tipped with eel and grass shrimp...also used shad filets....We found water conditions fairly semi -clear in spite of recent rains and water temps in the upper 40's....This tide started off with lots of JUNK bites and very light pulls but no pick ups and running with our baits....Pretty slow till just at the end of the tide...( 2:30 pm.) What started off as another junk bite developed into a hard dip on my rod...this take down took me by surprise after just getting light stuff for 3 hours!!! I set the rod as hard as I could & it was ugly , burning my finger on the braided line!! After a short run away from the boat, this fish runs right back to us and is heading towards the anchor rope.....Tom quickly releases the anchor, but the boat does not move as there is NO CURRENT!!! I now feel the fish and my anchor rope. a sick vibrating twiching on the braid!! Don't know how we cleared the rope from the line, but we did! Or should I say " Tom did!.....Once cleared, this fish headed for the middle of the river and quickly wore itself out....A 51 incher which fought like he was much bigger....Once in the boat, the hook fell right out.....After releasing all of our sturgeon this year ,decided after all the hard work, this fish was going to the dinner table....and it was a male.......Finished the day fishing an hour or so on the outgo.....Got one small catfish on the roe....Didn't hear of any other sturgeon caught on this day, but talked to a couple guys at the boat ramp and they picked up 5 stripers to 8 pounds fishing by light 5.....Home in the dark.....P.S cleaning this fish in Tom's backyard we found an empty stomach......See ya on the water...Naked.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Surprisingly nice
Water_condition: Semi-clear 48*
Date: 12-22-08
Remote Name: 69.227.18.228
Bill Crooks and I shared a slow catching but surprisingly nice day on the Delta. I left my lucky dog, Spike, at home due to the cold. We fished the lower Delta. Caught & released 11#, 17” deep trolling (Mackerel & Chartreuse Yo-Zuris at 2.25 mph, 65-72’ back). We tried bait fishing with shad but got no takers. 3-5 other boats in various areas. Water 48*, semi-clear. Air 45-58*. Sky clear to overcast. Wind 0-6 mph. Thanks for the company Bill. Seasons greeting to all. <’{{{{~
Name: James V Netzel
Email: wearegods1@att.net
Location: knights landing 1st line
Weather: cold, cold, cold. cold
Water_condition: pretty clear for this time of year
Date: 12-20-08
Remote Name: 75.45.115.126
you should have seen it. There were 8 boats in the front line. It was a mess. If you get there early you cannot sleep because people don't know how to manuver boats in tight spaces. If you get there late, and there is no room on the front line, please don't crash into him to wake him up. Well if the fishing is no good, at least there is plenty of entertainment. I've got a great story to tell ( I hope my dad does not read this though). My dad was fishing in his boat and me in mine. The plug came out of the boat and filled the bottom with 3 inches of water. Cold water I might add. Well all his warm weather gear was in the bottom of the boat. !@#$% Then as its been legal fishing time for about 2 hours, he was watching his poles and another boat comes by and just nails his with a crash you could hear all the way to sacramento. !@#$$% and a few more !@@#$%%^ with no apology from the other boat. Then 2 lost fish. !@#$% Then fish and game comes and checks licenses. Crap! he left his at home. !@#$%^!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A ticket soon follows but warden was nice not to take his poles. All in all, I will never forget this day and season. I've met a lot of great people there and hope to build on some friendships and secret spots in the future. I will be out there till the end of the year because I have had the most success of any year I have fished. For all that plan on not comming out again, thanks for the tips and great conversations. Pastor Steve, Bob (naked guy), Big Al, Walter, Tom, Billy, there's more but I am tired and cannot think right, yall are great guys and hope to see you out there for sturgeon and stripers. James "iamgods1" Netzel <><
Name: joe the plumber
Email: joeblo@aol.com
Location: internet,,,,,
Weather: cold
Water_condition: cold
Date: 12-21-08
Remote Name: 69.233.68.215
just goes to show you, going way early is usually a waste of time. :)
Name: Mow/Mow
Email: junkinthetrunk
Location: south of teasdale
Weather: rain
Water_condition: just a bit cloudy
Date: 12-21-08
Remote Name: 75.48.15.9
found some fast water in a narrow part of the system, thru out the lead with a mow/mow spinner, ten min's wammm grab the rod pull back, notta.. droped back in 40 min's wamm, grab the rod, fish on start reelin , fish OFF, dammmm droped back in 1 hr wamm, wamm, pick pole up fish on, start reelin fish on two cranks fish off FFFFFFFF well all in all had some thin on three times, better than a sharp stick in the eye and sittin @ home reading someone else's report. 14 feet deep ten feet off bank. Take care SEA BEAVERS
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Upper Sacto River ( The BRIDGE )
Weather: BRRRRRR! COLD...FROSTY ETC.
Water_condition: Still Clear with fallen Temps..43.8 *
Date: 12-19-08
Remote Name: 69.108.1.185
THURSDAY....DECEMBER 18th.......................COLDEST DAY SO FAR!.......Anchoring on the line ( 3:20am. ) Tom Ramage & myself along with 6 other BRAVE souls waited till about six thirty to get our lines wet....No fog on this day, just bitter cold as the air temps were in the 28 degree range. With the top up and my prophane heater on high, all parts of the boat exposed to the freezing air were frozen with a layer of frost!!! Don't know if the fallen water temps or the lack of fish in the area created a tough bite all morning with just one fish landed by noon? The boat just next to us had a fish on about 12:30pm. but it came unbuttoned just a few yards behing the boat... Both Tom & myself were wearing Santa Clause hats and decided to take them off in the early afternoon.....Not two minutes after removing the Santa hats. Tom's rod hammers down!!! (True story ) We boated the first fish of the day, a 33 pound silver hatchery hen!!! Within a hour, I get a takedown......A twenty pound very fresh run chromer....This fish was a buck but a quality table fare dinner......One thing noticed, with the cold water the fish fought very differently than last week when the water was 49 degrees!. Getting off the water with our limit ( Two Fish ) on a very slow tough day, we were fortunate to to get a few fish as others did not fare well....With the numbers of returning Kings way down it doesn't make sense to take more fish as we now have enough Roe to make at least 100 Roe balls.....not to mention the season ends in 12 days.....Next week looks very wet right into Xmas day as our Pacific storm track taps into some warmer sub-tropical moisture...Just what the doctor ordered for our water shed......Will be leaving the Santa Clause hats at home!!!LOL......See ya on the water....Naked.....
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sac R, Tisdale
Weather: Cold! (Thanks Bill)
Water_condition: 44*
Date: 12-17-08
Remote Name: 69.227.18.228
Bill Crooks, Alex Alexander and I went out on one of the coldest days of the year (what were we thinking). We launched at Tisdale (my first time), a free launch. Bill’s Willy Boat. 6 hours, 35 miles, 3-4 other boats in the area. We were skunked, not even a bump. One 20#er caught by the other boats. Water 44*. Air 28-62*. Sky clear. Wind 0-3 mph. We started trolling just above Grimes (1-3 oz weights, various spinners, e.g. Silvertrons) and ended up downriver, 5-7 miles below Tisdale. A beautiful, if cold, day. Blue Herons, Egret rookery, tri-colored Heron rookery; Beaver; Turkey Buzzards; 10-15 other types of birds. Bill and Alex are hard core fishermen (who else would be out in sub-freezing weather). Thanks for the invite Bill and company Bill and Alex. <’{{{{~
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sac R, Knights Landing
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Fine
Date: 12-11-08
Remote Name: 69.227.18.228
Bill Crooks, my lucky dog, Spike, and I went out late for King Salmon. We launched at Knights Landing. 3 hours, less than a mile on the motor. 11 other boats in the area, no fish caught (one brief hook-up). Water 49.4*. Air 65-72*. Sky clear. Wind 0 mph. I pulled into the first line of boats below the 113 bridge without incident. My exit qualifies for "funniest fishing boat video of the year" consideration. I did not wait for Bill to finish putting the gear away & released the anchor myself. By the time I got onto the throttle we were drifting into the boat to out Port. Soon we were into it and the boat next to it. Bill Crooks & the other boats/owners were VERY civilized helping me get away from them, their anchor lines. No boat, gear damage. A near miss! In the future I'll remember to let the anchor line out and drift the boat behind the line, then bring the anchor in & drift back, out of the line. Regret giving a bad name to other "flatlanders" fishing the Knights Landing area (locals', please don't take it out on them). Thanks for the company Bill and Spike. Thanks for the help disengaging from the other boats Bill. <’{{{{~
Name: "Clampinator"
Email: Clampinator@hotmail.com
Location: Cache Slough
Weather: Cold
Water_condition: Clear
Date: 12-13-08
Remote Name: 66.82.9.58
Went out Saturday and froze my ><&*%%$ off well you know what I mean. Very slow action tried trolling up cache one shaker on a broken back rebel. Went to bait all I had was frozen shad cause the bait stores dont have fresh. Got 4 shakers with bait. Worked it all day through the change of tides. All boats we asked had nothing Back to the casa to warm up all frozen parts. Hope it picks back up water may be too cold right now I guess. Tight Lines to Ya "Clampinator"
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Upper Sacto River
Weather: Foggy & Cold
Water_condition: Gin Clear at 49.7*
Date: 12-13-08
Remote Name: 69.237.70.31
FRIDAY....DECEMBER 12th...........................A FISH OF A LIFE TIME.........Yeah ! I know I said " I was done salmon fishing up river on my last report.......But, I get a call from Tom Ramage late Thursday and Tom talks me into trying just one more salmon trip before the forecast of rain & wind!......We are anchored in a line of other boats ( six) and just next to us, we notice a young man fishing with his dad....This young mans name is Cole.......SEVEN YEARS OLD!!!! In the early morning fog, Coles rod takes a dive and his Dad sets the hook then hands the rod to his son.......with his fathers assist, they battle this fish for about twenty minutes while every boat in our line reeled in to give this fish plenty of room to run........Long story short! They land this 43 inch chrome buck which went a slamming 44 pounds!!!! Cole weighs about 55 pounds!!!! A standing ovation and clapping of hands by all adult fisherman in this line.......Not long afterwards, Tom lands his first fish of the day....A mere 25 lb buck!! While I tried all day to pick up our second fish for a limit, my luck wasn't helping....I hooked a nice jumper & on the first jump, it threw the hook and foul hooked itself.....Had to release the anchor and chase it down.....this fish went about twenty pounds and being foul hooked had to do the right thing & let her go!...Got my Kwik fish back!........My last chance came late in the day......My leader broke just behind the knot....another lost fish!....Ended the day with just one 25 pounder but had many chances to limit......But, Tom & myself both agreed seeing a youngster catching a forty plus pound fish was very rewarding......Now, let the rains begin as we head back down to the delta.....See ya on the water.....Naked.
Name: James V Netzel
Email: wearegods1@att.net
Location: Sacramento River
Weather: c
Water_condition: c
Date: 12-11-08
Remote Name: 75.45.115.126
I was wondering the same thing. I already have a lowrance with external but it is black and white. Want a color lowrance and talked to Alan Fong and he prefers external GPS. Since he owns my favorite fishing store and is an expert in many ways, I would go with his advice.
Name: wxyzxyz
Email: yyyy@fishindelta.com
Location: murky waters
Weather: soggy n foggy
Water_condition: wet
Date: 12-11-08
Remote Name: 207.200.116.132
personaly i'd go with internal..lowrance has some good ones
Name: tryintocatchem
Email: lessipoo@sbcglobal.net
Location: sacramento area
Weather: foggy
Water_condition: wet
Date: 12-10-08
Remote Name: 75.45.117.110
Fellow fisherman, first time on and have a question that maybe you could help with. Intending to purchase a new fish finder/ GPS combo. Would like input as to your recomendations and wheather I should purchase an internal or external GPS antenna.
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Upper Sacto River
Weather: Foggy & Cold
Water_condition: Gin Clear at 50 *
Date: 12-11-08
Remote Name: 69.237.70.31
THURSDAY DECEMBER 11th...................ALL I WANT FOR XMAS IS...ROE BALLS!!...... Tom Ramage and myself put in the time & effort and joined the group sitting on anchor trying to intercept a few late Fall Kings .....Objective....Harvesting a few hens for much needed salmon roe which we could convert into the coming months as our main bait ( ROE BALLS) One of MR. Sturgeons favorite meals in mid-winter fishing.....In five outings, we managed to pick up 8 fish to 25 pounds with 6 females.....With a limit of one fish per angler, per day it was a slow process! All fish caught were fresh run chromers, some hatchery,and a couple naturals...Our method using the K-15 Kwik fish was almost the same we used in normal years downstream at DISCO PK...except we added a slice of sardine .......and no spreader.....On some days we had our limits by 9:30 am and others it took the entire day to get that second fish...Stick a fork in us as we are done reaching our objective, catching a few fish. and getting enough roe for our Strurg fishing in the next few months.....The bonus was the tasty orange/red filets from these fresh run wild Kings.....Thank you Coleman Hatchery....With a little luck from Mother nature we will hopefully get some much needed rain to muddy up the delta and get started on the big boys.....See ya on the water...Naked.
Name: fellow sportsman
Email: sameasyours.com
Location: northern cal
Weather: any
Water_condition: kirk p
Date: 12-09-08
Remote Name: 69.237.197.53
Kirk Portaccerrio for a guide? . I have used him 3 times, twice too many. Look for someone else
Name: BassJack.com
Email: Jack@BassJack.com
Location: Lower Delta
Weather: nice
Water_condition: clear 54 degrees
Date: 12-07-2008
Remote Name: 208.79.244.67
12/7/2008 – Launched at Sherman Island with Lee at 8:30 am. We used frozen shad (no fresh available) and pile worms. We couldn’t get away from the shakers all day. We made four moves and covered water between the power lines to Chain Island. We tried fishing shallow in 4’ of water all the way up to 38’ deep but couldn’t find the keepers. I thought that it was odd that the shakers were so active with the water temperature at 54 degrees. Usually I would assume that they would be less active with the cold water. We caught lots of shaker striper and one yellow bullhead catfish. I did manage one small keeper striper off of Sherman Island. Off the water at 4:30 pm. <a href="BassJack.com">http://www.bassjack.com/</a>
Name: GuyBrown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Great
Date: 12-06-08
Remote Name: 69.108.13.69
We fished within a few miles of Cabo on a small, inexpensive cruiser ($225 including bait plus $26 for licenses for 5 hours). Our trip was going to be primarily for Dorado with a small chance of striped marlin. We caught a Dorado within an hour and changed over to marlin. We were rewarded with no marlin but our most spectacular single day of whale watching ever. They were active for 2-3 hours, countless jumps (one time all the way out of the water (head, body, tail all at the same time for a moment)), tail slaps, fin slaps, spouts, etc. We could have averaged over a Dorado an hour if targeting them. When time to head in the motor would not start, we had to be towed in. Our gear had been put away but I suggested we put some trolling rigs out. A few minutes later another Dorado! The Capt. & Mate got a real kick out of this & got on the radio telling everyone that the dumb gringo’s idea worked!
Name: jflippslm
Email: dont insult my daddy
Location: out of the gimp box
Weather: fruity/penispunchingbag
Water_condition: vacanforkirktoenterme
Date: 12-08-08
Remote Name: 192.128.134.68
kirk an ultimate professional sure didnt see any bit of that tell me vacanforkirk how did you get youre hand off of kirks belt loop long enough to write that brilliant response " ALL I INTRODUCE HIM TO USE ONLY HIM FROM THEN ON " WHAT THE F ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT learn how to put a sentence together . now that explains why youve been giving him youre business for 8 yrs stick to what you no and get that face back in the pillow.. hero.
Name: James V Netzel
Email: wearegods1@att.net
Location: Sacramento River
Weather: foggy
Water_condition: getting kind of clear
Date: 12-06-08
Remote Name: 75.45.115.126
As I read in the regs and talking to game wardens, its 1 fish per day and 1 in posession. Now I don't know that if my wife fishes with me and she has a license, that we as a family must only have 1 in posession or if we can have 2. If there are any wardens out there or someone smarter than myself, can you please clarify the regs cause I can't find it that we can have 1 in posession for each license. But to be safe, we are eatin' salmon like it is going out of style and have some really good friends now.
Name: confused
Email: www@fishin hole
Location: wasn't fishin
Weather: foggy
Water_condition: water?
Date: 12-06-08
Remote Name: 69.226.96.231
I must of been misinformed i thought you were only allowed one salmon for the season where the river was open
Name: James V Netzel
Email: wearegods1@att.net
Location: Sacramento River
Weather: cold and foggy, real foggy
Water_condition: couldn't see water due to fog, actually 3-4 feet visibility down
Date: 12-06-08
Remote Name: 75.45.115.126
Got a 42lb buck today. Bright and shinny silver. Thats my biggest salmon yet. Still waiting for that 50+ pounder to mount over fireplace. Today K-14's silver with yellow head and tail with sardine wrap got both fish. Out of the mess of boats by 10:30am. Dog-Gone!!!!! It was cold and foggy.
Name: VACANFORKIRK
Email: livekirklive
Location: JFLIPPSLM's hole
Weather: dark
Water_condition: smelly
Date: 12-06-08
Remote Name: 71.146.150.205
JFLIPPSLM Kirk has done all my guiding for 8 years and is the ultimate professional, all I introduce him to use only him from then on, JFLIPPSLM, I believe its just your inability to capitalize on Kirks placement of you in the wild. Maybe check a local fishing pond
Name: James V Netzel
Email: wearegods1@att.net
Location: Sacramento River- Knights Landing
Weather: foggy
Water_condition: stained
Date: 12-04-08
Remote Name: 75.45.115.126
the usual, K-15 kwickfish yellow head and tail with sardine wrap. My wife and I got our limits by 10:30 am
Name: meltodd
Email: meltodd@hotmail.com
Location: not today mmmmm
Weather: fog
Water_condition: DON'T KNOW
Date: 12-04-08
Remote Name: 99.18.253.38
I had same question about bullheads. Here is a site with one way. Hope it helps. http://www.fishdelta.com/resources/dans_fishing_tips_bullheads.html Good luck.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Weather: Nice, wind 5-10 mph
Water_condition: Surf was up
Date: 12-03-08
Remote Name: 189.176.146.145
I went out with Wesley Brough, Guide and Jim Chrismond (Conn. fishing blod acquaintenance). The surf was really up on the Pacific side, could not fish from the beach. We fished North of Cabo on the South beach leading to Lighthouse Point. We had to fish from a cliff 35-50’ above the water. 11’ Okuma surf rods/reels. 25# mono or 30# braid. Fished from 6 to 10 a.m. Most action the first 90 minutes. Threw 2 oz jigs on a 36” 100# leader. Caught three Sierra Mackerel (Jim 2, Guy 1). I had one other hit & hooked up another but got cut off. Wesley kept all 3 for members of his church. My first time surf (kinda) fishing. Lots of work, I was tired when we were done. As we were leaving a 20# Dorado swam into the cove directly below us. We cast to it but no hookup, too bad!
Name: slough hog
Email: devin61699@yahoo.com
Location: rio vista decker island
Weather: foggy
Water_condition: clear
Date: 12-01-08
Remote Name: 76.103.73.178
I know this isnt a fishing report but you guys know what you are doing i would like a little help. I always read about using cut bullheads... were and how do you cut them and rig them up with mucher rig trebble hook etc?
Name: JFLIPPSLM
Email: KIRKDIE@AOL.COM
Location: RED BLUFF WOODSON BRIDGE
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 12-02-08
Remote Name: 192.128.166.68
JUST WANTED TO REMIND EVERYBODY DO NOT GIVE KIRK PORTOCARRERO / OUTDOOR ADVENTURE ANY OF YOURE HARD EARNED MONEY THE GUY IS A PIECE S#^t THANK YOU
Name: ROCK "N" PONY
Email: mcclen001@aol.com
Location: BIG CUT, FREEMAN ISLAND
Weather: FOGGY
Water_condition: MILD
Date: 11-30-08
Remote Name: 76.254.131.162
Went fishing on Saturday 11-29. Got bait at Dockside Bait, 6 Bullheads and a pack of frozen shad since thats all they had. Launched at Pittsburg at 6am. Passed up a barge being pushed by a tug and then hit the pea soup and used my trusty GPS and went 12mph all the way to Big Cut, my old sturgeon hole. Since I know this is an old haunt for stripers at night, I was sure it could'nt miss in the day since the area was labeled " hotter then a pistol" in the weekly report. Sure enough after an hour, 2 rods rigged with live bullheads on 8 ft lamiglass rods with Garcia 6500C4 reels set in free spool with the clicker on, one rod starts clicking, grab the rod and release the clicker and away the fish goes, thumbing the spool ever so lightly. I let this fish go approximately 20 yards since it was humming off the spool and engaged reel, let some slack take up and hit'em. I'm on for 15 secs and then off. Ok, now I know. 10 min. later, anothe zipper, let him run appr. 40 yards and hit'em. Fish on. A nice 7 lber. Caught my 2nd fish within 30 min, a 9 lber. Fish were on the small side but the best eating. Easy limits right now. Fish the Roe ,Ryer, middle grounds area and you cant go wrong. Know what your doing though. Gotta let these fish run.
Name: capt jim
Email: dontopen.comcast.net
Location: Sac'to Delta
Weather: Foggy, foggy and more foggy
Water_condition: couldn't tell, too foggy
Date: 11-30-08
Remote Name: 71.193.54.127
Launched at 7:00, boy was it foggy. Finally made it down below power lines. Fished the weak outgoing tide, shad and dines. Starting getting bites towards back half of outgoing, then went crazy on the turn. Limit to 5 pounds on shad, dines attracted all the babies, can't figure out what it takes to get big momma. Fog didn't lift until early afternoon. That's it, tight lines.
Name: John Cullen
Email: hammerjohn@sbcglobal.net
Location: Northern Cal Delta
Weather: Cold
Water_condition: Cold
Date: 11-27-08
Remote Name: 76.217.156.85
Happy Thanksgiving to all and a special thanks to the four fisherman who took the time to respond to my plea for info on what to wear in order to keep warm while fishing this winter. John Cullen
Name: justhoppen
Email: meltodd@hotmail.com
Location: not, stuck in office
Weather: UGH
Water_condition: DO NOT KNOW
Date: 11-26-08
Remote Name: 207.104.161.130
Thanks guys for all the reports. Good reading for all us that do not get out that often. Thanks Mel
Name: was 65 ford pick up, now toyota pick up
Email: fishboat35@yahoo.com
Location: at home in the house
Weather: nice wth the heater on
Water_condition: hot enough to make some more coffee
Date: 11-26-08
Remote Name: 216.93.192.130
Ok John, I was a commercial fisherman for 18 years in California, fished salmon, crabs and albacore.What I used fishing in the winter was insulated underware top and bottom.Over that a pair of jeans,insulated shirt, a good insulated jacket and a nit hat.Of course I had on HELLY HANSON rain gear overalls and jacket, these are the best you can buy, I still have a pair I ware fishing in the delta in the winter time.They are 15 years old and still perfect.The rain gear kept the salt water spray off all the clothing under it and stoped the wind.I used to have drawers full of insulated underware that I bought at Sears ,Pennys and stores like that. I would say ,go buy some insulated top and bottom underware at Sears or a store like that and a insulated shirt, try to find the underware that has the best insulation. You can also buy a pair of "Carhart" insulated overalls, they are not cheap but are great for sitting in a boat and waiting for the fish to bite. They also give you a little cushion from the hard boat seats.Get some insulated gloves also, get them a little large so when a fish bites you can get them off shaking them towards the deck so they are not in the way when reeling in the fish. Buy a good insulated jacket.In the winter when the sun warms up later in the day you can remove some of the outer clothing but still have protection if the wind blows. A word of caution with all this insulated clothes on be careful not to fall in the water( I did this once in the ocean fishing crabs) it is impossible to swim at all, I was lucky the boat was able to get to me in a couple of minutes. I hope this helped, good luck fishing this winter. Lowell. tight lines and loose drags.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sac River, Knights Landing
Weather: Fishable
Water_condition: Fishable
Date: 11-25-08
Remote Name: 69.108.13.69
Pastor Steve invited me join him for a day trying for King Salmon. We launched at the Knights Landing Fishing Access. We anchored 100’ above the Hwy 113 Bridge at 5 a.m. We rigged up our gear and chatted with 4 other boats until legal fishing time. We each caught a legal King Salmon (19#, 28#, my first fishing on anchor) with K14/15s on a 36-40” leader (Chartreuse/silver) with a garlic sprayed sardine filet wrap, 2 oz weight on a sliding 20” dropper. We got our 1st one at 7:45, 2nd at 10:40 and were off the water at 10:45 and back in Sacramento by Noon. Water 53.3*, some debris. Air 45-65*. Sky overcast. Wind 0 mph. Another great day with Pastor Steve, he really knows how to catch salmon. Thanks for the invite and company Steve. <’{{{{~
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sherman Island area below light 7
Weather: Cloudy & cool much of the day
Water_condition: Semi clear at 58.9 degrees
Date: 11-26-08
Remote Name: 69.237.117.144
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 25th.............................OUTSTANDING BAIT......Once again invited my bass instructor Mike Booker along for a try to get his first legal size STURGEON.. Like most bass anglers, Mike is used to Run & Gunning, Flipping & constantly working his baits in a standing position! Bait fishing on anchor requires very little physical movement & many tedious hours of watching your rod tip in a sitting position... And, when the bite is slow, ITS REALLY SLOW!.........................Our day.......Stopped by Bob,s Baits in Isleton and met with the owner Cam, who carefully picked through two pounds of beautiful fresh shad... All were uniform in size......Reaching Sherman Island county park by 8:00am, only three other rigs in parking lot. By 8:30am dropped anchor in 27 feet of water in a location just below light 7 where I picked up 7 keepers last year to 65 lbs.....At this writing, nothing so far....With the great fresh shad & a dozen Roe balls I'm thinking very positive..With the tide turn & the start of the incoming tide ( 9:30am) Went to work using both Roe balls & butterflied shad....Went through the window of opportunity without a pump! Fished the entire incoming tide with just a few nibbles...Saw no jumpers all day...The next tide ( Outgo) started at about 2:30pm...It was a fast turnaround as the light breeze was at our back... Stayed with this tide till the last moment hoping to get bit!..Never happened! as we ended the day just before darkness....The catch for the day was 3 undersize stripers!!! No Sturgeon action.... Very little boat traffic as we were the only boat in that area...Mike,s first sturgeon will be on hold at least till after Thanksgiving when we'll try it again......Wishing all my fellow anglers a happy Turkey Day....See ya on the water....
Name: John Cullen
Email: hammerjohn@sbcglobal.net
Location: Northern Cal Delta
Weather: Cold
Water_condition: N'A
Date: 11-26-08
Remote Name: 76.217.156.85
The question to all of you was for help in picking undergarments to wear in cold weather. I received two responses. Thank you, that's to you two gentleman who were gracious enough to answer. I received the best tip from a friend who is positive on silk underwear but said the best thing is to go to REI or someone like that who knows what I'm talking about instead of Sports Authority or Big Five. The rest of you don't seem to want to help. Sorry I bothered you. j.
Name: Fish In PV Sport fishing
Email: puertovallartafish@gmail.com
Location: Puerto Vallarta Mexico
Weather: 85
Water_condition: smooth
Date: 11252008
Remote Name: 189.164.252.168
Back at ya with a Fresh Salt water Puerto Vallarta fishing Report. November 2008. The black marlins have grown rapidly these last 2 weeks in numbers and in size we tagged a 500 + and 300 + got tangled in the line so we had to bring it From the bank Sunday what a fish We were not doing anything to tricky just trolling with live bait and lures. We also found a nice dirt line and filled the rest of the day casting for dorado's and brought home a feast you find the right spot right now and you can catch as many dorado's as you can handle and remember Fish In PV Sportfishing now offer's a freezer service located right here in the marina so you can bring your fresh dorado steaks back home if you like! the cow season has been slow these is normally the time of the year when everyone is bragging about the big tuna I caught We have seen 2 300 + cows and about a 1/2 dozen 200+ this season which is very rare for Puerto Vallarta but that's fishing. The bay is full of jack's bonita's smaller Dorado, Needle fish, and red snapper. so even on a short day you can get alot of smaller action which is pretty normal in Puerto Vallarta or go for a half day off the point Where We have been catching sailfish, Dorado, and striped marlin! for more recent report check out www.puertovallartafish.com
Name: Fish In PV Sport fishing
Email: puertovallartafish@gmail.com
Location: Puerto Vallarta Mexico
Weather: 85
Water_condition: smooth
Date: 11252008
Remote Name: 189.164.252.168
Back at ya with a Fresh Salt water Puerto Vallarta fishing Report. November 2nd 2008. The black marlins have grown rapidly these last 2 weeks in numbers and in size we tagged a 500 + and 300 + got tangled in the line so we had to bring it From the bank Sunday what a fish We were not doing anything to tricky just trolling with live bait and lures. We also found a nice dirt line and filled the rest of the day casting for dorado's and brought home a feast you find the right spot right now and you can catch as many dorado's as you can handle and remember Fish In PV Sportfishing now offer's a freezer service located right here in the marina so you can bring your fresh dorado steaks back home if you like! the cow season has been slow these is normally the time of the year when everyone is bragging about the big tuna I caught We have seen 2 300 + cows and about a 1/2 dozen 200+ this season which is very rare for Puerto Vallarta but that's fishing. The bay is full of jack's bonita's smaller Dorado, Needle fish, and red snapper. so even on a short day you can get alot of smaller action which is pretty normal in Puerto Vallarta or go for a half day off the point Where We have been catching sailfish, Dorado, and striped marlin! for more recent report check out www.puertovallartafish.com
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Sherman and Decker Islands
Weather: Cold w/NW breeze
Water_condition: semi-clear
Date: 11-24-08
Remote Name: 24.7.147.46
Yesterday Bill and I launched my boat at Brannan Island State Ramp at 7am. Low tide was around 8am. We didn't want to go thru the dead tide issues of constantly re-casting our lines and boat drifting here and there. So we brought our black bass rigs so we could throw our Senko worms in the tules, weeds, logs and pileons during the tide change. Right off the bat I got I got the tinyest of tick after casting into this lone,young tule berm. Then I reeled up the slack, felt the weight and slammed him. And the fight was on. She was 2lbs.14oz. What a nice change of pace compared to those little shaker bites that stripers give. I got another tick tick, reeled up slack, hauled back but just barely feeling the fish that didn't get hooked. I ended up catching another fish about 1 1/4 lbs and Bill got one about 1 1/2 lbs. Then after about an hour of senko-ing we went out to the Sacto River with our sardines and fresh shad. I ended up with one nice 6 lber. and Bill got one 19 incher. When the stripers quit biting we tried throwing our senkos again. Bill got one small bite. He missed it. Then NADA! So we quit at 3:45pm. On the way home I stopped and filled up my 4-Runner and boat at the truck stop at Highway 12 and Interstate 5 cuz gas was $1.67. The ARCO was at $1.65. That's it! Jerry Yuke
Name: C Reading
Email: crazy_chriss@yahoo.com
Location: Bowman lake
Weather: B E A utiful
Water_condition: Clear and cold
Date: 11-15-08
Remote Name: 24.113.250.9
Floating nightcrawlers and powerbait on the lake. Caught 3, 2 Browns 3.5 and 3# and one nice rainbow to 4#. released 2 and harvested one due to hookset. YUMMY and pink. Roads are still clear and I may go again before the road closes. water is low and watch the rocks. Oh yes, Fuller is still hitting. Caught one nice Brown on Yo-Zuri a week ago too!! Tight lines all.
Name: Dan Danger
Email: dandanger@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lake Davis, Portola
Weather: Very cold AM, 12 degrees
Water_condition: calm, clear
Date: 11-24-08
Remote Name: 75.30.70.5
Launched at Mallard launch at 0700 hrs. the dock is still in and is supposed to be there until the first storm hits. We had fish in the boat 30 minutes later and ended the day with a total of 8 fish for two guys. The hot lure continues to be the smaller Dick Nite Red Head/Copper. Out fished everything else four to one. Had hits on other lures and a crawler behind a dodger but the red head copper is the hot lure. Biggest fish was 17" with a 16" right behind that one, those were the only two we kept. The rest were about 12" to 14" inches. Talked to another group of guys pulling out and they said (if you can believe them) that they caught all of their fish on Crawlers behind Dodgers. They had a very nice string of fish (around 12) of mostly good size. Lake should be freezing soon and can't wait for the ice fishing to start...
Name: Jerry T
Email: jerryt@morenotrenching.com
Location: Chain Island
Weather: Nice No Wind
Water_condition: Flat
Date: 11-24-08
Remote Name: 65.198.5.58
Fished at Chain Island in About 36 feet of water. No Wind today. The water was like glass all day except for durring slack tide it was a little choppy for a bout a half hour before it turned to glass again. Fished with Shad and Ghost Shrimp. Caught a few Strippers to 11 pounds, a flounder and a 12" Bullhead. Had no Sturgeon Bites all day and most hits were very soft.
Name: robert from shell
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal.net
Location: steam boat
Weather: foggy to clear
Water_condition: simi clear
Date: 11-23-08
Remote Name: 74.37.127.17
Decided to do take a day off from working this Sunday! So came by my shell station to get gas and some drinks and my graveyard cahier wanted to hang out with me. So we arrived at Hog back at 6.30am it was pretty foggy. Hang around hog for about 4 hrs and land a 17 inch striper and a 18 pound salmon on a Yo-Zuri in clown. So total of 3 fish and got off by 3pm.
Name: robert from shell
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal.net
Location: steam boat
Weather: foggy to clear
Water_condition: simi clear
Date: 11-23-08
Remote Name: 74.37.127.17
Decided to do take a day off from working this Sunday! So came by my shell station to get gas and some drinks and my graveyard cahier wanted to hang out with me. So we arrived at Hog back at 6.30am it was pretty foggy. Hang around hog for about 4 hrs and land a 17 inch striper and a 18 pound salmon on a Yo-Zuri in clown. So total of 3 fish and got off by 3pm.
Name: BigYurk
Email: hyurkovich@sbcglobal.net
Location: Farallon Islands
Weather: Breezy
Water_condition: ~6ft at 9 sec. ~5ft. viz.
Date: 11-22-08
Remote Name: 71.146.84.115
My buddy Kevin and I went out of the gate for a day of rock fishing today. We called on wednesday to the Berkeley Sportfishing Marina and got a reservation. Saturday morning we got our spots on the Goldeneye 2000. My buddy and I were wondering what was up when we counted many more people on the boat than rod holders on the rail. No sweat, right? We have our spots and have been on the boat for more than an hour. Just prior to departure (6am), my buddy and I were told that we we had to leave because the boat was filled up and we were now placed on the wait list. After further discussion with the deck hand I was told that the captain has his "crew of regulars" that takes priority. No happy at all, actually pretty furious, we went back up to the Berkeley Sportfishing store to talk with the person who we had set our reservations and paid our money to. When I talked with him he told me that he just keeps sending people to the Goldeneye 2000 until the captain tells him to quit. I asked about the more people than rod holders and his reply was that they count on peopel to get sick and not fish. In my opinion this is not a party boat, it seemed more like a cattle boat. All of this was kind of a blessing in disguise. We did get aboard the New Easy Rider with Capt. Gallia. Got the wettest spot on the boat (bow) but that did not take away from the trip. We had a fantastic time with a great set of deck hands and an awesome captain. The boat was not crowded and did not have more passengers than rod holders. Capt. Gallia put in the time to get us our crab (3/person which is great for this year) and the fishing was wide open. My partner and I both came home with limits of gigantic yellow tail, a huge boccacio and vermillion. My buddy and I also both limited on lings. Another guy who got waitlisted off the Goldeneye 2000 got an outstanding mixed bag limit as well as a couple of nice lings (biggest fish on boat about 15lbs). Truly a great combo trip. It was really nice to step off the New Easy Rider at 5pm and having to make 2 trips to the truck to carry fish while we saw some of the people from the cattle boat with less than their limit of trash fish and one crab. The lesson I learned today is that since the party boats are now independent go directly to their web sites and make your reservations there. Do not rely on a middle man like berkeley marina. I truly believe that there is something inherently wrong with overpacking a boat and counting on people to get sick and not fish. If you pay your money you should have a spot no matter who you are. It should not matter if you are in with the captain or not. New Easy Rider (neweasyrider.com) thank you for saving my day and for the wonderful time on the high seas. I will definitely be riding with you again. Goldeneye 2000, blah, shame on you!
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Fishable
Water_condition: Fishable
Date: 11-22-08
Remote Name: 69.108.13.69
My lucky dog, Spike and I caught & released 5 legal stripers to 8# (four on fresh shad, one deep trolling). Water 58.4*, dirty to barely semi-clear. Air 45-70*. Sky foggy to overcast to clear. Wind 0-2 mph. I fished most of the +4.5’ incoming tide (four fish) and the first part of a delayed -4.6’ outgoing tide (one fish). I trolled for 2 hours deep & bait fished for 6 hours. First thing in the morning I picked up 3# of fresh shad at Rio Vista B&T. I used a half # & when I got home put the rest in sea salt water to toughen them up. I'll freeze them for Dec/Jan bait fishing. A relaxing, beautiful day on the Delta. Water a little dirty for trolling. As the ebb tide picked up I had to clean my bait rig every 10-15 minutes. The bait bites were fairly strong (e.g. rod went down, line went out, put reel in gear, rod loaded up, set the hook). Very few light bites. Thanks for the company Spike. <’{{{{~
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Pittsburg & Suisun
Weather: Fishable
Water_condition: Fishable
Date: 11-20-08
Remote Name: 69.108.13.69
Following Bill Crooks example four Jolly Hookers (John Franz, Bob Bonner, Ron Madsen & Guy) went out with Jay Lopes on his Right Hook 24’ Parker with twin 150 hp Hondas for a day of sturgeon chasing. We launched at Martinez. A slow day, Ron caught & released an undersized sturgeon. Each of had several chances to hook up “something”, only one or two looked like sturgeon takes. Water 60*, dirty to barely semi-clear. Air 45-70*. Sky overcast. Wind 2-9 mph. We fished the top of Little Cut, below Pittsburg, Suisun Bay shallow & deep. We used eel, Grass & Ghost shrimp. Bob should have brought some Roe. I should have brought some shad, my lucky dog, Spike, and my iPod with my "lucky" Bob Seger tunes. A great group of guys to go fishing with, Jay a great guide, worked hard trying to get us the sturgeon. <’{{{{~
Name: John Cullen
Email: hammerjohn@sbcglobal.net
Location: The Delta Area
Weather: NA
Water_condition: NA
Date: 11-23-08
Remote Name: 76.217.156.85
Hi all, have a question that I'm sure all of you can answer for me. For cold weather fishing what's the best under garmets to wear? I keep hearing about Under Armour and seeing it advertised but we fisherman who mainly sit in a boat and do not generate much heat need something other than what skiers would wear I think. What do you wear and what do you think is the best for fishing in cold weather? You can answer by emailing me please. hammerjohn@sbcglobal.net. Please put under armour in the subject line so I'll know it's not some garbage email. Thanlks guys. j.
Name: Pete Fredeen
Email: pfredeen@aol.com
Location: Lake Tahoe Homewood
Weather: 22 degree @ sunrise
Water_condition:
Date: 11-21-08
Remote Name: 69.225.242.32
Used night crawlers off a private dock for 3 rainbows to 3 lbs. and 1- 5lb mackinaw.
Name: chuck mckay
Email: mckaychuck@yahoo.com
Location: rio vista by bridge
Weather: perfect
Water_condition:
Date: 11-20-09
Remote Name: 74.37.145.54
bait fishing with shad , pile worms , sardine , kitchen sink lol , 3 small strips , 2 flounders 3 catfish and 12 in. link cod what beautiful day on the north side of the bridge out of the wind
Name: chuck mckay
Email: mckaychuck@yahoo.com
Location: rio vista by bridge
Weather: perfect
Water_condition:
Date: 11-20-09
Remote Name: 74.37.145.54
bait fishing with shad , pile worms , sardine , kitchen sink lol , 3 small strips , 2 flounders 3 catfish and 12 in. link cod what beautiful day on the north side of the bridge out of the wind
Name: captjim01
Email: dontopen.comcast.net
Location: i'm at home
Weather: excellent
Water_condition: n/a
Date: 11-21-08
Remote Name: 71.193.54.127
Jerry-There use to be an outboard mechanic shop on highway 12 going west just outside of town by the golf course. Also, Delta Marina below the bridge also has a shop. I've not used either but in a pinch beats towing it home.
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Same old place-Decker Island
Weather: Windy! 10 to 17mph
Water_condition: semi-clear
Date: 11-20-08
Remote Name: 24.7.144.195
Yesterday, I took Bill Bushey out to continue our baitfishing for stripers and had the biggest surprise at the launch ramp. My wonderful 2003 Yamaha went "tick tick tick tick" when I turned the ignition key. So I checked both battery positive clamps, and they were fine. To make a long story short. I forgot Sunday I was upkeeping my four batteries in the boat. And after taking out my outboard battery from underneath and checking it, I forgot to replace one of my two black lines on the negative side. So instead of anchoring at 7am we anchored at 9am. But at least I didn't have to drop off my boat to a marine mechanic and go home without fishing. So we got to one of our favorite spots and it was at least 8 mph West wind. However, it was at our back cuz of the incoming tide. I caught 2 keepers there. So we reanchored on the West Bank I caught another keeper. Then the wind increased to 15 mph. And that means wind against current which also means bigger waves. So then we went inside to Horsehoe Bend to hide a little from that wind. And Bill finally caught a keeper around 3pm. We quit at 4pm. However, I was lucky in marine mechanic expenses. None!!!!! Oh! Dan Gee told me today reg. gas at the truck stop at Highway 12 and Interstate 5 was selling for $1.73. When was the last time we had a good gas war? Bill and I were'nt at the Brannan Island ramp for 2 hours. We went spent a good hour and 1/2 in Rio Vista looking for a marine mechanic. Good fishin' to ya'll! Jerry Yuke
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: MONTEZUMA Slough AREA
Weather: VERY WARM WITH LIGHT BREEZES
Water_condition: Good Condition bait/ trolling at 61*
Date: 11-18-08
Remote Name: 69.229.121.119
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 18th..........................AT LAST!!...............Tom Ramage gets into his salmon roe stash he picked up last year from the great state of Oregon.....For being FROZEN for 6 months and thawed out it was in very good condition! Spent Monday evening making up Roe balls in the classic cheese cloth method, adding Fire Power Pautzke pure Krill & Nectar.....On the way to the Belden bridge ramp, we stop at the local bait shop by Mac Donalds.......No fresh shad! No ghost shrimp! The owner says, he gets his stuff on Thursday!! Ended up getting half a pound of grass shrimp & a few packages of FROZEN shad...At launching time, we leave our jackets & winter overalls in my truck...Don't need them as there is no wind and the air temps are already in the 50's and rising!!! We head downstream to a location where I have had success in the past and as we anchor up just at the turn of the tide, a weak outgo just over a foot!! Tom & myself went with combo,s of Roe balls & grass shrimp or shad & grass shrimp....Lots of big blips on the Hummingbird and a few jumpers just in front of us! Twice I had fish run into my braided line but no pumps! Most bites were jiggles with light pulls....As my buddy Guy Brown calls it....JUNK BITES!!...Fished this soft tide right to the end with zero hookups...Plan two....We decided to head upstream just next to the cut ( Nurse slough)...for the income......Just a few minutes into the tide, I get a classic pump on my Roe ball!!! Hitting the rod standing up. I feel a solid hook up! I'm into a JUMPER as this fish clears the water twice....Not a monster, but close to a keeper...As we get the fish close to the boat, we eyeball the marks I have on the side of the boat...Guessing he's in the 45- 48 inch range...Not what we are after!!! Never brought him in the boat as Tom released this young fish boat side.....With a long season ahead of us & with the idea that we just keep one fish a year apiece.... a 55 incher would be the keeper size....Everything else...Catch & release and recorded.......Ended the day at this location just getting more junk bites and no stripers! For the record, the water was clear enough to troll, but on this day, we decided to do the bait thing.....A very warm day for mid- November as a short sleeve shirts was the uniform of the day...Wish I had brought my shorts!! Had to be in the seventy's in the afternoon? The boat traffic was almost nil as very few others trying there luck.....Thanks for the company Tom....See ya on the water...Naked.
Name: Feej-000
Email: 1234
Location: Decker, Sherman Island
Weather: Clear, summer like condition
Water_condition:
Date: 11-15-08
Remote Name: 64.172.142.154
The two of us picked up some shads and pileworms from Haps and headed towards light 17 across from Decker Island. First line in the water at about 5:55am. 4 hr and only one keeper striper at 19" on left over sardines. Decided to head down a litte farther south. Beautiful day, condition couldn't have been any better. There were boat everywhere. Decided to fish in about 27ft of water east of light 8. Right away, we started consistently landing shaker stripers every 5-10 minutes. After about 2 1/2 hr of this, we've had enough. Decided to head upstream for one more last stop. Half of the boat aroung the sherman island area had left. Decided to anchor in 32' of water east of light 12. After about 15 minutes of none action, I decided to bait up a rig with pile worm (first time today). 8 minutes later still no action. Just as i was finished talking to my brother-in-law about how to detect the sturgeon bite, I notice a slight movement on the rod. Decided to pick up the rod and as the rod moved slightly again, what the heck, set the hook. To my surprised, something was moving at the end of the line. 5 mins into the fight, it made a splashed on the water surface. After about another 13-15 min fight and a couple failed netting attempts, finally landed my first keeper sturgy at about 48" (still incoming tide). Had me worried a little, because i was using my 7' med action lamiglas e-glass black bass rod with a shimano curado equiped 20lb mono leader. After a slow day all day, I'd say this was pretty successful. Another 15 minutes, and we decided to call it a day. Boat out of the water around 4:30pm. Total: many shakers, one 23" Sac Pike minnow, one 19" keeper striper, one 48" sturgy. Hope everyone out there had a successful and great day. Tight lines!
Name: Western Pursuit
Email: adh@shasta.com
Location: West Delta...
Weather: Warm
Water_condition: 59
Date: 11-15-08
Remote Name: 74.61.211.102
Trolling Rebels in the morning. Ended at noon with 3 limits. All stripers were 18-21". Worst part was the "Angry Fisherman". Passed by one guy who seemed mad at the world. Can't catch a fish that way. Come on were fishing it can't be all that bad.
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Below light 7 Sherman Island area
Weather: Perfect with light north winds
Water_condition: Off colored to semi clear at 60* surface
Date: 11-16-08
Remote Name: 69.229.121.119
SATURDAY........NOVEMBER 15th........................TIME FOR NORMAL, FOGGY, COLD WEATHER!........Nothing wrong with sunny days & temps 10 degrees above normal for mid- November and water temps reaching the 60's in mid-afternoon...One would think the bite would be outstanding? But, it has not been good at all!..I would think the metabolism level for stripers & sturgeon would be on the high side and aggressively feeding on the favorable tides? This has not been the case....Talking with my fellow anglers and with my own experiences the past three outings, we all share the same results....Most bites are on the very light side regardless of what bait is used....Once in awhile, you will encounter a major takedown.....but it is just a small fish with a occasional larger one!....Many times in mid-winter with water temps in the upper 40's & lower 50's I have had stripers almost take your rod into the water using a balanced rod system!!! And, now with water temps in the SIXTY'S just nudging your baits!! Just know, after me talking about the present bite between light 1 & 7......Someone thinks I'm full of sh-t as they had a great day of catching fish!! Maybe one boat out of 100? LOL.....And, now my post.........Anchored up in 23 feet of water next to the wind towers downstream from light 7.......Staying away from the fleet of boats anchored closer to the main channel with most boats hanging around lights 1 & 5.....Had my wife Sandra with me and we had great shad & lively ghost shrimp we picked up at Bob's Bait...Fished the final hours of the outgo ( 11:00am) and all of the incoming tide which lasted till almost dark (4:30pm)......The turn-around from slack low & the income took more than half an hour!!! ( noon) Sandy used butterflied shad all day & I used the shrimp period! Best action on the shad was the first two hours of the incoming tide and the bites were on the light side as Sandy picked up 6 stripes to just 5 pounds the largest with most fish in the 18- 20 inch range! Using the ghost shrimp only method for me produced ZERO pumps from the big guy as I received only nibbles the whole day long!....Did see one jumper just at end of the day and my hummingbird showed a few large fish moving through but they were not interested in eating my shrimp for sure! ...Looking forward to the colder nasty weather and tule fog which is the norm for November & December and a better bite!! The barn swallows are still hanging around, they should be gone by now!!!! See ya on the water...Naked.
Name: captjim01
Email: dontopen@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento Delta
Weather: slight nw
Water_condition: ok
Date: 11-15-08
Remote Name: 71.193.54.127
went out yesterday a.m., fished the end of the outgo with shad at Decker. Must been the full moon, bite was very light, no big take downs. Caught couple of 22 inchers. Moved down to powerlines for the turn. Turn took forever because of the northern breeze, the bite really died on the incoming. That's it, tight lines.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Upper Suisun Bay
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Fishable
Date: 11-13-08
Remote Name: 69.227.126.57
Bill Crooks, my normally lucky dog, Spike, and I devoted the day to looking for sturgeon in all the wrong places. Another beautiful day on the water but no sturgeon. Bill got 10 & 15 stripers (inchers). Had to fish without live ghost/grass shrimp. Launched at Belden Landing. Fished below the Montezuma Bridge (no one else there but very encouraging marks) & in Suisun Bay (15 other boats). 7 hours, 20 miles. We fished a 5 ½ hour +4.0’ incoming tide. No sturgeon pumps or take downs. Lots of junk bites. We used eel, roe, defrosted shad, defrosted anchovy, defrosted grass shrimp. Water 59*, semi-clear, little to no debris; air 55-80*, sky clear; wind 0-5 (mainly 0) mph. Thanks for the company Bill, sorry to interrupt your (how many years has it been?) no-skunk streak.
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sherman Island area Above light 7
Weather: Light breezes, very nice for November
Water_condition: Semi clear..Full moon tides at 59 *
Date: 11-14-08
Remote Name: 69.229.121.119
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 13th......................LAST YEARS LOCATION..........Had Mike Booker with me on this first day of Striper / Sturgeon bait fishing......After launching at lower Sherman Island county park, in years past I would head for the Power Lines by light 14 and find my 33 feet of water where I have had fairly good success the past 5 years or so...But, with the wind up and predicted to be choppy in that location much of the day decided to head downstream below light 7 towards Collinsville...While it can be breezy, Its not half as bad as the open waters at the power lines!...Once again, we found great fresh shad at Bob's bait in Isleton and that would be the only bait used as they were out of ghost shrimp and of course, NO Salmon roe balls this year!....Anchored in 27 feet of water just at the end of the outgo and the turnaround was very quick with a 4 & 1/2 foot income...Lots of fish on the fish finder.....but, as most of you know, it doesn't mean they are gonna bite! ...Went through the first few hours with ZERO Sturgeon pumps but caught a few stripes ( small size) and they took the bait as if they had been feeding all night ( FULL MOON ) and were not aggressive!..At the tides strongest movement, very little action!......After the peak, and when the current relaxed, we once again started to get bites...But, No Sturgeon pumps...Did catch the largest stripe of whole day at this point, a 6 pounder that just took the rod DOWN!! With the surface temps at 61 degrees late in the afternoon, the stripes for the most part, were taking the bait like it was mid- winter....Must be the Full Moon thing? Our last window of opportunity came very late as the tide once again turned ( Outgo ) Again, No Sturgeon pumps!!! By 4:30pm. We were done!....Didn't see any jumpers all day, but did see a rare salmon jump! After throwing swimbaits & trolling the past few months, it was a nice change up doing some bait fishing, even on a slow day....As we slowly headed back to the ramp towards Sherman, the orange/ yellow full moon showed itself over the east.....Mike & myself are thinking they gotta be feeding at night!! Better days ahead...See ya on the water...Naked...
Name: crazy_chriss
Email: crazy_chriss@yahoo.com
Location: Bowman Lake
Weather: NICE
Water_condition: Clear and cld
Date: 11-10-08
Remote Name: 24.113.250.9
Jeeped back in to the back area. Saw em rising. Tossed lures and bobber/fly combos but nothing. Decided to float a worm and what do ya know.... WHAM... My clipped on bell was a ringin and ringin and I was 10 yards away and I was a runnin to it. I set the hook and on 4# test it took awhile but it was a nice rainbow 3.9 lbs. As i brought it in there was a beautiful pair of Bald eagles soaring around. I will try Fuller and then go back to Bowman before the snows close the road. Tight lines all.... I did get pics of the fish. I will get them developed and post it at Sportsmans soon.
Name: BassJack
Email: Jack@BassJack.com
Location: Lower Delta
Weather: nice
Water_condition: dirty/50 degrees
Date: 11-11-2008
Remote Name: 208.79.244.67
11/11/2008 – Launched at Sherman Island with Thomas at 7:00 am. Thomas caught a 6.5 pound striper on the first cast on a shad/pile worm combo at the end of the outgoing tide. I picked up a 41” sturgeon on shad with and E-chip leader at the beginning of the incoming tide in 57’ of water. Moved by Chain and marked fish but not takers. At the end of the incoming tide I caught a 20” striper on shad. At the same time Thomas had a pull down and the fight was on. Thirty minutes later we see a 60”-65” belly hooked sturgeon come up to the boat. Oh yeah, Thomas was using the striper rig with 20 lb test mono. A quick turn of the pliers and the sturgeon was off. Fished the outgoing tide near Chain Island but didn’t have any luck. Off the water at 4:30 pm for a nice delta sunset. Covered water from Pittsburg to the Power Lines.
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Steamboat to Decker Island
Weather: Partly cloudy both days ( Mild )
Water_condition: Semi clear..Bigger tides at 57.9 *
Date: 11-12-08
Remote Name: 69.229.121.119
TWO DAY REPORT............MONDAY NOVEMBER 10th...........BAD DAY AT THE OFFICE! ......Hit Hogback solo around 7:30 am. with plans to pick up Fireman Jack right after his morning Doctor appointment. Told Jack to give me a call when he gets close to the ramp as I would just fish the lower Steamboat area and hang close waiting for his call......Meanwhile. I took advantage of the outgoing tide throwing Swimbaits...After completing the first drift without any action. I then did what I have done a million times! Picked up the electric motor. fired up the main motor and headed back upstream for another drift!!! This is only a 200 yard run and as the boat picked up speed, I looked back to see if everything was secure.... IT WAS NOT!!!!! MY NEW LAMIGLAS ( SPECIAL SENKO) ROD WITH ABU REVO INSHORE REEL WAS AIRBORNE!!!!! Cracked back on the throttle...TOO LATE!! It was GONE!!!!!!!!! PILOT ERROR....Never in the many years of boat fishing have I ever lost a rod to the river... I have broken rod tips, had my hat blow off, dropped cell phones, lost numerous sun glasses....But this was a first!! Replacement.....$ 500,00....I guess what happened is the swimbait hit the water and the force ejected the unit into the water? I had the rod laying on the port side and was careless checking out the position......Being an adult, I have to accept the responsibility and I do.....Enough said....Continued throwing swimbaits with my back up rod & reel till I get a call from Jack to pick him up at the ramp...Its now close to noon and the tide is pushing back in...Back to throwing baits & Jack picks up the first fish of the day..A small schoolie...Pretty slow as we decide to hit the shoals & the old dairy & do some shallow trolling......Jack runs his favorite clown Bomber & I ran my favorite Chart/ black Yo-zuri....They both worked as we picked up fish to 6 pounds at both locations....Not a red hot bite as we just a fish here & there and by late in the afternoon maybe got a dozen or so? Finished the day back in Steamboat just before dark heading for the ramp and once again threw a few times for nothing...Haven,t fished with Fireman Jack in a long time and on a bittersweet day it was great having his company as we have had numerous bannner days in the past! But, on this day finding the stripes was tough...............TUESDAY.......My partner for day was Brian Arimoto who had a day off from school and as we launched at Hogback found the weather on the breezy & cloudy side.....I'm telling Brian as we slip downstream just below Snug Harbor the swimbait bite has really turned off and the trolling has been below par since last week and didn't know what we would do on this day? My neighbor Tom Ramage would be on the water a little later and he would hook up with us and maybe with two boats working, we could find some stripes? Right at the bottom of the tide, we get bit throwing traps...I said we. I meant Brian as all I got was a bump! and Brian picks up two very nice Largemouth to 3 lbs!! Not what we are after but they are fish and until Tom shows up later in the morning....No stripers...just three bass.....Tom arrives with his two buddies from work around 10:00am and with no luck throwing baits in lower Steamboat its an easy decision to try trolling at the shoals, Dairy, and Decker or anywhere Mr. Striper is holding out!....We found very few fish the whole incoming tide at the Shoals & the Dairy.....Tried both deep & shallow trolling inside & outside Decker.....Nothing!! The dozen or so boats working that area also drew blanks as we observed zero pick ups trolling!! It seems the boats on anchor bait fish at least were getting some action, but just small fish......The top of the tide was around three thirty and we were hoping a bite would happen just at the turn so we head back down to the dairy....Nothing ....Dropped back down to the the shoals and Tom picks up a few small ones and I pick up just one!!...We stayed at the shoals till almost dark and worked that area as both boats remained fish less!!!!! With good water conditions & temps in the upper 50's I can't explain why the bite was off?? Worst outing in over a month....Maybe its time to sit on anchor & bait fish? See ya on the water..Naked.
Name: Capt Moe
Email: moesatt2@yahoo.com
Location: Farallones Islands
Weather: smooth then rollie
Water_condition: greene
Date: 11-07-08
Remote Name: 76.102.192.237
Aboard C Gull II out of Emeryville Sport Fishing crab / combo full limits of dungeness crab and limits of rockcod for 21 anglers by 12 noon on board we had a pretty female reporter from Sac Bee doing a story on Dung. crab and sporting rock fishing Respectivly submitted Capt Moe
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Decker and Sherman Island areas
Weather: cold w/wind warm w/o wind
Water_condition: 58.9 / semi-clear
Date: 11-11-08
Remote Name: 24.7.144.19
Yesterday I took Bill Bushey out baitfishing to our favorite spots to try our luck with sardines and fresh shad. Incoming tide started to come in around 7:45am. Around 9am I got a good take down from a 5 lber. And he ended up being my last keeper of the day. All I caught were shakers till 4:45 when we quit. Bill caught his first keeper around 1pm during the tide change. During the morning he said he'd even take a bite from a 6 incher. Then during the tide change he was busy as hell with tons of bites. He ended up with catching 4 keeper size stripes. Others at the dock had a tough time too. That's it! Good fishing! Jerry Yuke
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Nice Fall day
Water_condition: Trollable
Date: 11-10-08
Remote Name: 69.227.126.57
Bill Crooks invited me to join he & Ted Fagunes for the day. Boy does Bill know how to pick beautiful days to go fishing. No wind, water trollable, Fall temperature perfect & he even got us into some fish. Caught 6 legals, 8#, 7#, 6#, 5#, 5#, 4#. 2 hits, no sticks. All deep trolling 50-90’ back at 2.5-4 mph, most on the Red Head Yo-Zuri & a couple on the Mackerel Yo-Zuri. 6 hours, 41 miles. We launched at Lower Sherman Island (or was it the Berkely Marina?) and trolled shallow & deep within 10 miles. Our catching was done during the 2 hour period mid way through the +3.2’ incoming tide. Water 57.9*, semi-clear; air 53-65*, sky overcast to clear; wind 0-3 mph. The water was semi-clear with little debris everywhere we went. Ron Retzlaff & Pastor Steve were on the water. Ron did well on a short day out, particularly bait fishing. Pastor Steve got them shallow trolling. Thanks for the invite Bill, another great day.
Name: Fat1Bear
Email: Fat1Bear@aol.com
Location: Mazatlan Mexico
Weather: HOT!!!
Water_condition: fairly calm
Date: 11-10-08
Remote Name: 205.188.116.209
Just got back from HOT Mazatlan MX. Sailfish are going crazy, we had four Sails in the boat in 90 min. Then we started after the Dorado, that was two hits and no hook-ups. Caught some Bonita and used them for Livebait but still no Dorado. Another boat stay in the Sail Zone after we left and reported being spooled on a big Marlin. Boats that stayed out 14 miles offshore all day had numerous Marlin and Sailfish flags flying. If you can stand 90+ temps with high humidity (heat index around 111*) then you might consider taking the trip down next year. I'm planning a group trip for this time next year. Email me if your interested. OH, Roosterfish by the hundreds massacuring any mullet that they see. Water temps in high 80's to low 90's.
Name: Clampinator
Email: Clampinatro@hotmail.com
Location: North of Rio Vista
Weather: Cool
Water_condition: slightly Staned
Date: 11-08-09-08
Remote Name: 69.19.14.21
My buddy Jeff and I loaded up with shad and hit the water on Saturday, Fishing was a bit slow. Trolled the sloughs north of Rio Vista, lots O gas 2 keepers 4 shakers. Fished Saturday as well,beautiful fall day. Toooooo many boats out on the water however. Busy all day with boat traffic and uncourteous boaters as usual on a weekend. Trolled for 2 keeps . Did some bait fishing with shad and had action all day long on the incoming tide. Bit windy in the early afternoon with rollers coming over the back of the boat, Probably caught 20 shakers at least. Fun day on the water as my therapy is complete for the week. Good luck and tight lines to ya. Clampinator
Name: Capt. Jerry Brown
Email: jdbrown@columbia-river-fishing-guide.com
Location: Cowlitz River
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 11-082008
Remote Name: 71.231.48.204
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Name: sweetfish
Email: responcetobigyerki
Location: sac river near wodson bridge
Weather: mixed
Water_condition: stained
Date: 11-09-2008
Remote Name: 71.146.133.116
Hey yerki, we went to the sac for the opener with a guide friend of ours, nov 1 we got blown off the water, no boat control at all, nov 2 were mixed, some wind and clouds and barely fishable water color, we ended with 2 fish for 5 inc the guide, my fish was a wild one and was 30 lbs 5 ozs at 41 in long, my buddies fish was 18 lbs even and a hatchery fish, fish and game said we were the only fish seen so far that day at 3 pm. good luck
Name: BigYurkie
Email: hyurkovich@sbcglobal.net
Location: Knights Landing
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 11-07-2008
Remote Name: 71.146.92.137
Has anyone been out there salmon fishing? I have had limited success finding info on how the fishing has been. Some of the guides post on their sites that they are doing a fish/rod but then on the fishsniffer forum a guy (with nothing to sell) says it is dead, nothing, nada. I just want to avoid a long drive north of sac for a skunk. I can get that without driving as far. If you have heard anything about the season please post up. I could use the info. Thanks
Name: Leo Castro
Email: Steelhead0n@yahoo.com
Location: North Delta
Weather: over cast
Water_condition: perfect
Date: 11-08-08
Remote Name: 69.62.181.72
Fished the delta with two buddies and the fishing was absolutely slow. We caught two shakers at the turn of the incoming tide and could not buy a bite after that. We found a school of fish in twelve feet of water that made the sonar look like a school of tuna and could not get a bump. We worked this school with deep divers, fish traps and jigs for about an hour. We finally decided to call it a day around 4:30 with my first skunk of the fall. Everybody I talked to at the ramp told me that yesterday was really good. I also talked to a fellow who claimed he caught a 40 lbr. yesterday on big swim baits.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Below Pittsburg
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Fine
Date: 11-07-08
Remote Name: 69.224.219.108
Bill Crooks, my lucky dog, Spike, and I launched out of Berkeley Marina for the first time. Got live Grass & Ghost Shrimp at Dockside Market. Foul hooked, fought and released one 60” sturgeon on shad. Both Bill & my poles went down within seconds of each other. The sturgeon must have swum across our lines. 6 hours, 10 miles. Water 60.6*, air 54-75; sky clear, wind 0-3 mph. Scouted about a half hour until we some marks below the power plant and fished one place on the incoming tide (our one sturgeon hook-up) and another a short distance away on the outgoing (Bill got two stripers (one legal, one under)). The Right Hook was next to us with a party of 3. They hooked up and released an oversized sturgeon. A beautiful day on the water! Thanks for the company Bill.
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Steamboat to Decker Island
Weather: Mild with no winds 68 degrees
Water_condition: Semi Clear to Clear at 60.*
Date: 11-08-08
Remote Name: 69.229.121.119
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 7th.......................BOATS, BOATS & MORE BOATS.........With great weather conditions & a Veterans Day Holiday on Tuesday, it seems many fisherman took Friday off and possibly will take Monday off, to make it a 5 day event!!! Had my wife Sandy with me as we launched once again at Hogback.....The plan was throwing swimbaits in lower Steamboat in the morning hours ( Incoming tide) then run down to Decker Island and anchor up and try some bait fishing using my leftover shad......( outgo) .......Very little boat pressure all morning in Steamboat as we worked our swimbaits drifting down from Snug Harbor to the mouth.....My wife Sandra picked up two fish ( A record for her), to my ONE!! Largest was 6 pounds.....Lots of cast all morning and right through the high tide we found hooking up on the slow side......We picked up & headed for the outside area of Decker & anchored in 16 feet of water just at the start of the outgo.....Could not believe the number of boats fishing just next to the channels on the west side!!!! We counted 35 boats!! They must have launched at Brannon Island or Sherman because we noticed just normal numbers at Hogback? The bite was non-stop using butterflied shad.....The problem was they were all small fish like from 16 inches to about 20!!!!!!.Went through 2 lbs of bait in a few hours and never got one over 4 lbs!!! Even caught a small FLOUNDER......Time to do some trolling as we went to deep diving Yo-Zuries .....Letting out from 50 -65 feet of line & focusing on 12-16 feet of water, we got bit right away with more small fish! .Changed over to shallow runners & went inside Decker thinking we could find bigger fish.....Same story, just found 3-4 pounders!!!!!Later in the afternoon, tried shallow trolling the Old Dairy for three fish, once again, SMALL FISH!! Moved again.....Tried the Shoals and found a few small fish but my wife did have a fairly large stripe on briefly that bent the hooks and came unbuttoned very quickly! Might have been a too tight drag thing?? Finished off the day back in Steamboat just before dark, my wife gets another stripe using swimbaits....Largest of the whole day, an 8 pounder!!! I got ripped and lost mine!....Summary: Lots of fish everywhere we went, but it was a day of catching the small guys!!!Talking to a few guys in the parking lot that had just taken their boat out....They did well getting fish to 16 lbs!!! Thats fishing! See ya on the water...Naked.
Name: dandanger
Email: dandanger@sbcglobal.net
Location: Eagle Lake, ca
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Like Glass
Date: 11-07-09
Remote Name: 75.30.70.5
Launched on Wed. afternoon to check out the lake. The launch at Spaulding if fine but trim all of the way up to get out to deeper water as you head straight out from the launch. We ran aground on the point in front of the airport one morning and overshot and ran aground on Pelican Point the next morning. Be very careful if you are out a "O dark thirty". Now to the fishing, it is amazing. We have fished here in the fall for the last thirty years and this year is the best. Tule fishing in the AM and around 1000 hrs. pulled out and started trolling. From the mouth of Pelican Point to Bucks Bay, Gold or Silver dodger, 14" leader and a threaded crawler. Fish on all day, multiple double hookups, great size and an ever better fight. If you go, check out Eagle Lake Real Estate for a Rental. These people "Rock". We used to rent a cabin from Heritage and they WILL rip you off. I cannot say enough about how great the folks at Eagle Lake RE are.
Name: sugibronco
Email: @##$%^%^&&((*&
Location: sherman / antioch
Weather: nice and cool {light fog} am .
Water_condition: fairly clean to dirty at times
Date: 11-07-08
Remote Name: 75.63.228.181
put in at SHERMAN launch ramp ..... 6 am. gates opened as i was driving up he was right on time ....... fished '' sherman " for 3 KEEPERS & 5 shakers ...... all fish released ..... 9 : 45 am i 'am out of bait and almost out of FOOD .... time to go in ..... get to ramp and see BIG JAKE motoring out ( to nice not to go fishing he said ) good to see JAKE & i see he's got a brand new 135 HONDA .....LOOKS GREAT ......lots of boats out on this FRIDAY ..... fishing was slow compared to other outings ........ incoming all morning ....... OUT
Name: captjim01
Email: dontopen@comcast.net
Location: at home on couch
Weather: nice
Water_condition:
Date: 11-07-08
Remote Name: 71.193.54.127
Jerry-An Ewoldt rod, boy a real classic oldie. Must have been your lucky day. Good to see your reports.
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Decker and Sherman Island Areas
Weather: Beautiful little north breeze than calm
Water_condition: Very clear for all that rain
Date: 11-06-08
Remote Name: 24.7.130.8
Today Bill Bushey and I went baitfishing at our favorite spot down Sherman Island way. We anchored at 6:30am. The incoming tide was scheduled to start around 4:10am. So by the time we threw our first baits out it was coming in pretty good. We didn't need more than 2oz sliding sinkers cuz we stayed in around 22 feet deep. We caught 4 keeper s stripers before 9am. Then Bill hooked into a good fighting 9lber. That he kept. However, I did save my favorite fiberglass rod ( Ewoldt's tied for me ) from falling into the Sacto River. It had a Shimano Sustain 5000 anchored to it. I got it snagged up to something on the bottom. So since we pulled anchor to re-adjust to the changing tide. So I thought I'd pull the reel and rod from the opposite way. Then I put it down on the boat floor and forgot about it as Bill pulled the anchor. Then I gave the engine a little gas and the rod goes flying over the side of the boat. However, my stern throw anchor grabbed my pole. Then I felt like I caught a 25 lber. It was my lucky day afterall. As it was Bill ended up catching 6 legals and I caught 4. There were a lot of boats trolling today. Although I don't know how they were doing. Good fishing to all! Jerry Yuke
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Steamboat ( from the mouth) upstream
Weather: Cloudy & cool much of the day
Water_condition: A little different tint, but still clear at 59.7*
Date: 11-06-08
Remote Name: 69.108.0.182
WEDS........NOVEMBER 5th...........................TROLL, SWIMBAITS, & BAIT.......Instead of running directly to Hogback, drove to Isleton and stopped at Bob's Bait ( Master Baiter ) and picked up three pounds of shad....The shad was very,very, fresh & uniformed in size.....Got to Hogback around 8:00am. Just 4 other rigs in parking lot and none belonged to Guy Brown, Pastor Steve, or Bill Crooks! ...For some reason, I thought for sure these guys would be out on Weds? Had opposite tides to work with from last week..An incoming tide of two feet, 8 inches turning around noon with a very weak outgo at one foot, 4 inches!! The water had just a slight TINT of color from the recent rains, but looked very clear and fishable...Like last week, I worked the lower area drifting the boat from Snug Harbor down to the mouth ....Instead of using the traditional Fish Trap colors ( Chart/ White) that do quite well, I used AAT 5 inch Trap look a likes, in Purple Black with sparkles....and they are BIOEGRADABLE ....Picked these puppies up at Bass Pro shop in Manteca......THEY WORKED!!!!! Worked the incoming tide very hard for just 4 stripes finding these fish pretty scattered and didn't see the aggressiveness found last week......Went to shallow trolling for a short time just at the top of the tide and picked up two fish under 6 pounds using my beat up Yo-Zuries in Chart/ Black....For the afternoon, I anchored ( only boat there) just at the mouth of Steamboat in 11 feet of water using these beautiful fresh butterflied shad.....Using the balanced rod method, I couldn,t get a fish to take my bait down hard enough to set the hook!!!! It seems they would just slighty pick it up, then let it go...Could be the WEAK tide as there was not much movement? Or I didn't have the Jerry Yuke touch? LOL....Nah! Jerry bait fishes down by Decker Island anyway......My patience is wearing thin after 90 minutes of no take downs and decide to pick up anchor and see if I can get a few more stripes with the Traps as I only have a hour left before darkness.....Did get bit just below Snug harbor losing one & bringing in another small 5 pounder .......Did all my fishing in the confines of lower Steamboat...Don't think I burned more than a gallon of gas? And for a change, was not the last boat out at the ramp!!!! 2nd to last!! Summary: While catching stripes plugging & shallow trolling in Steamboat was just OK...I should have shot down to Decker or Sherman Island for the bait thing.......Home in the dark to see the first win in the opener for the KINGS!! Its gonna be a long season! See ya on the water...Naked......
Name: Rus Snyders
Email: russnyders@gmail.com
Location: California Delta
Weather: mixed clouds and sun
Water_condition: stained 2-4 feet
Date: 11-02-08
Remote Name: 99.161.115.99
Charlie and I launched out of Big Break Marina at 7:30 am. We were in between fronts, and the weather would change back and forth from dark to clear skies. As we exited the harbor and made our way out into the main channel, I could see that the tide had just peaked and was just starting to push back out toward the San Francisco Bay. I made a short drive over to the north side of the Antioch Bridge. On my fish finder I could see stripers at 12 feet all over the bottom, but they would not touch anything we had to offer. Next we fished the south east side of Big Break. There was an opening where water was coming in from Dutch Slough. Fishing scattered weed beds we caught a few stripers and a largemouth, all smaller fish in the two pound range. While traveling in Dutch Slough towards Franks Tract, we fished a couple nice weed flats. Seeing a few larger fish bust on bait, we would fire out our top water lures, hoping it would land right on the stripers head. Charlie got smashed by one in the 10 pound range, but it came unbuttoned pretty quick. Later we made out way through Sand Mound Slough and into Franks Tract. Using Berkley hollow bodied swimbaits, we picked up a few more schoolie sized stripers, just as the tide started to make its way back in. Charlie then ties on a Mission Fish swimbait and catches two nice largemouth bass, 5.2 and 4.0 pounds. By this time it is getting dark, so we make out way back to Big Break Marina. <a href="http://www.russnyders.com/">Rus Snyders Guide Service</a>
Name: bmworks2fish
Email: bmworks2fish@wmconnect.com
Location: Lake Amador
Weather: Overcast some sun
Water_condition: Clear
Date: 11-02-08
Remote Name: 76.235.144.185
Went to Amador Sunday and pretty much got skunked except for my cousin that nailed ONE fish right after we arrived. 2-3 pounder nice fish. As for my son & I didnt get a hit from trout. Did manage 1 huge bluegill about 1lb. Anyways the fish were everywhere and others were catching fish just not us. The hot bait was a clear bubble bobber and about a 5ft leader slow jerk retreive chartruese power worm. Also a clear bubble with no water in it and two foot leader and worm. Did not see any lures working at all. Spent 34.00 for three people to fish.
Name: Clampinator
Email: Clampinator@hotmail.com
Location: Rio Vista Delta
Weather: Sunny
Water_condition: Cloudy
Date: 11-04-08
Remote Name: 66.82.9.56
Now there ya go Jerry thats the spirit. We Love our sport and want to help each other to be better fishermen. Thats what it is all about. Glad to hear you are gonna post more. I look forward to your tales of wimsy with great expectation. Tight Lines to ya "Clampinator"
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Not ! ELECTION DAY
Weather: Clearing skies
Water_condition: Hopefuly still clear?
Date: 11-04-08
Remote Name: 69.108.0.182
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 4th........NOT THE TACKLE SHOPS FAULT? I received some interesting information from a fellow fishing friend Gary Silva who has been in the grocery retail business his whole life! He states that sometimes the Retail Outlet or manufacture will hold back on the hot items to increase the sales of the slower moving products!! Makes sense as thats a marketing thing......The fisherman ends up buying ( including myself ) items he didn't need.......While I don't want the bosses at Fishermans warehouse getting upset with me as they have always gone out of there way to please me and I faithfully purchase ninty percent of my angling needs in their store.....Just venting when I find some products not in stock.......Another fellow angler ( MIKE POPIE ) has given me the address of YO-ZURI AMERICA, INC....Didn't know this company was out of Florida? If interested, E-mail me for the address......DON'T FORGET TO VOTE!!! and see ya on the river....Naked...
Name: mitchell
Email: mitchq@sbcglobal .net
Location: contra loma res
Weather: cloudy rain
Water_condition: 1-2 foot visability
Date: 11-04-08
Remote Name: 75.18.184.85
a 23 pound striper was taken from the south shore yesterday the angaler was using a large swimbait after a good fight the angaler returned the striper to the lake an other fisherman hooked a 6.25 cat while trolling a swim bait near the south dock . fishing has been slow for the last few days
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Fishermen's Report
Weather: Cold and wet
Water_condition: Probably a little muddy
Date: 11-03-08
Remote Name: 24.7.163.63
To: Wishbfishn, Mike, Fisherman, Captjim01, Brookshomes, Bob Harries (The Naked Fisherman ), Guy Brown, Gilllll, Wise Ranger Guy, and the Clampinator! I'd just like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for all your strong support that you gave me on the Fishermen's Report. Thanks to you great fishermen I will continue reporting on this website. How can I NOT report, especially after all the wonderful words that you people wrote. What a great feeling it is! To know that there are great people that fish. Sincerely, Jerry Yuke
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Fishermen's Report
Weather: Cold and wet
Water_condition: Probably a little muddy
Date: 11-03-08
Remote Name: 24.7.163.63
To: Wishbfishn, Mike, Fisherman, Captjim01, Brookshomes, Bob Harries (The Naked Fisherman ), Guy Brown, Gilllll, Wise Ranger Guy, and the Clampinator! I'd just like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for all your strong support that you gave me on the Fishermen's Report. Thanks to you great fishermen I will continue reporting on this website. How can I NOT report, especially after all the wonderful words that you people wrote. What a great feeling it is! To know that there are great people that fish. Sincerely, Jerry Yuke
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Not today ,Trying to buy lures!
Weather: Raining
Water_condition: Hopefully staying clear?
Date: 11-03-08
Remote Name: 69.108.0.182
MONDAY NOVEMBER 3rd............................Mike Booker & myself decided to check out the new BASS PRO SHOP in Manteca on this RAINY monday.....Wow! both of us were impressed with all the many items ( fishing stuff ) and animal displays, waterfalls, aquariums with striped bass, sturgeon & largemouths.....even carp!......Bass boats & Tracker boats and just about anything used for fishing!..........BUT.......NO YO-ZURI F'S....You know, the number one shallow running lure used in the Sacramento delta the past three years!!!!!! Went to SPORTSMAN WAREHOUSE last week in Rocklin....Same thing, as the shelf was bare! Fishermans warehouse has some, but have you seen the colors? No clowns..No red heads. No Chartuese/silver.....Lots of purple!!!!LOL!.......Broadway Bait has a small selection, but your gonna pay for it!...My point is, if your the person in charge of ordering merchandise and you know a certain item is a HOT seller, would you not order enough to maintain your supply? I know I'm just venting, but I know I'm not alone....Frustrating as hell trying to find this most popular lure in Sacramento & elsewhere where the population is more than a MIllion people!!! P.S...Yeah! you might get lucky the day they put a dozen or so on the shelf and they are sold in a few hours..........Naked......
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Sac River side
Weather: Fishable
Water_condition: Fishable
Date: 11-03-08
Remote Name: 69.226.74.101
Bill Crooks invited me to join him on a day he said there be no rain. We got 7 legals to 6# (released 4), 7 undersized, 3-4 hit/no-stick, a dozen lost tails. We shallow trolled at 5 mph 140' back & deep trolled 3 mph 50-95' back. We launched at Hogback Island. 7 hours, 51 miles, water 59.9-61.5*, clear to semi-clear; air 50-68*; sky overcast; wind 0-3 mph; infrequent, light showers. fished the acramento River & its sloughs above & below the Rio Vista Bridge. Most of those caught shallow were on the Charteuse/Blk Spots Yo-Zuri; most of those caught deep were on the Yo-Zuri Red Head. We caught our fish toward the end of the incoming and for most of the outgoing tides. We tied up at the Rio Vista dock & I got some fresh shad & sturgeon scent dispensers at Hap's. We were one of the few boats on the water today (one of two trolling, the rest bait fishing). It turned out to be a good weather day, no wind, light, infrequent sprinkles for an hour. Rain on the way home! Thanks for the invite and company Bill. We left Spike home thinking there would be more rain.
Name: Clampinator
Email: Clampinator@hotmail.com
Location: Rio Vista Delta
Weather: Rainy
Water_condition: Clearer
Date: 10-02-08
Remote Name: 66.82.162.15
Jerry I too enjoy your reports on this website. Please dont let the little minded control freaks out there get ya down. They dont have a life and so they nit pick at others. You are an asset to this page as a fountain of information and have helped me become a better angler. Dont stop your informative posts. As far as the morons just consider the source and move on. Thanks to all that post positive angling reports. The rest of you can got to Hell. Tight lines to ya Clampinator
Name: Clampinator
Email: Clampinator@hotmail.com
Location: Rio Vista Delta
Weather: Rainy
Water_condition: Clearer
Date: 10-02-08
Remote Name: 66.82.162.15
Jerry I too enjoy your reports on this website. Please dont let the little minded control freaks out there get ya down. They dont have a life and so they nit pick at others. You are an asset to this page as a fountain of information and have helped me become a better angler. Dont stop your informative posts. As far as the morons just consider the source and move on. Thanks to all that post positive angling reports. The rest of you can got to Hell. Tight lines to ya Clampinator
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: All Over California
Weather: Varies
Water_condition: Varies
Date: 11-02-08
Remote Name: 69.226.74.101
I agree with Bob, "poachers do not post." Jerry is a good fisherman who knows and follows the rules, he is one of the good guys. These sites are to share fishing information not pass judgment on others. If you can't say something nice about a person's post don't say anything at all.
Name: Leo Castro
Email: Steelhead0n@yahoo.com
Location: collinsville
Weather: Wet
Water_condition: Perfect
Date: 11-01-08
Remote Name: 69.62.181.72
A couple of buddies and I decided to hit the delta eventhough it was rainning cats and dogs. We got in the water at 7am and had the first shaker in the boat by 7:35. By nine we had three in the box all caught on bombers. The water was in perfect trolling conditions, no witches hair in the water and no wind. I would rather fish in the rain any day than I would in the wind. The boat ramp was pretty lonely and the trolling lanes were wide open. We also had two doubles around the change of the tide. Overall we caught around a dozen fish most where in the three pound class.--------- P.S To all the regular posters on this board, I could speak for all that read this forum. WE REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR POSTINGS. PLEASE DONT STOP!!!!!!
Name: Wise Ranger Guy
Email: wise guy
Location: where there is h2o
Weather: hot
Water_condition: muddy clear
Date: 10-32-08
Remote Name: 207.166.7.208
Reports are given by volunteers to help others locate fish, etc. They are not jerks who won't share the knowledge and info to catch fish. I am tired of whiners who complain about bad spelling, etc. If any of you who think you're so smart, what do you think of this scenario? Joe the plumber brought out 4 of his nicest outfit of rods and reels. He took 3 of his buddies fishing, and they used his equipment. All 4 fishermen caught their legal limit of stripers, and they took them home to brag to their wives. How many fish did Joe the plumber and buddies catch on that wonderful day? Answers: A. They all caught 2 stripers each. B. Joe caught all 8 stripers because the equipment belongs to him. C. Only Joe and his best friend caught 4 fish each because they are the only guys that possessed a fishing license. They released 4 stripers. D. Only Joe caught fish because his 3 buddies were too drunk to set the hooks, but they cranked them in. Joe let them take 2 home each, but he helped a little, or a lot? F. They didn't catch enough fish. The inland/lake limit of stripers is 5 fish per person. G. All four fishermen are allowed to catch all the fish they want because they are all full blooded Indians who are fishing along their stretch of the Sacramento River which is on their so-call reservation. H. They all had fun with 8 strippers with no clothes on. I. All of the above J. anything else u can think of??????????????? So Gentlemen out there.... Don't be so quick to judge, we have been in one of these predicaments before. Enjoy the time on the water, and help your fellow man when they need it, otherwise, mind your own business... The wise one, Wise Guy Ranger
Name: gillllll
Email: joeblo@aol.com
Location: webbbbbbbbbb
Weather: nasty/rude
Water_condition: muc
Date: 10-31-08
Remote Name: 69.239.237.171
the law states.. two fish per person. it doesnt matter who caught them. the boat caught em. you cant enforce that. and there is no law that says you cant give your fish to your buddy.
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: See Below..2 Day Report....
Weather: Unsettled on Thursday- great Weds.
Water_condition: Semi Clear & holding at 64 *
Date: 10-31-08
Remote Name: 69.108.0.182
A TWO DAY POST........WEDS October 29th............BEING STUBBORN........Looking at all the latest weather reports, it seems I couldn't let Wednesday be a no fishing day and decided to get out solo, taking advantage of what Mother Nature is offering.....Another Balmy late fall day.....Getting to hogback around 7:00am. The morning air temps were cool enough to create a little surface fog which quickly gave way to the sun....A beautiful delta morning for sure!....Would be dealing with an outgoing tide which would turn about noon..No running around on this day as I would concentrate just in the lower Steamboat area where I felt positive if I didn't locate Stripers in the morning hours, I would have a second chance later in the afternoon with the Incoming tide......With little or no wind it was very easy to let the boat just drift with the current and before throwing my super-glued 1/2 ounce swimbaits, poured myself a shot of Jim Beam in my hot coffee just to get my blood going..LOL...Must have covered more than half a mile before getting my first bang! Hooked up with a fiesty 6 pounder...A start! Drifting a little further I get bit again..This time its a smallmouth bass, not what I,m after, but its a fish.....As time goes bye without another bite a few trollers pass me and are curious how I'm doing...I hold up one finger telling them its been slow so far!........Closing in on noon, the tide has pretty much died and just one striper taking my bait......Good time to eat lunch before round two..( Incoming tide ) By 1:00pm the water is pushing back in at a good pace....I, m now drifting in the opposite direction once again with the current....As I,m reeling in, I thought I felt a tick just a few feet from the boat...Well! Let me tell you, when your throwing numerous cast without nothing, your mind kind of drifts and sometimes you imagine things!!!! Well, the next cast I feel that tick again and as I reel my bait back to the boat, I see a silver & black image charging my boat! Stopping just before reaching the swimbait...The next cast is the ticket..Bang! My rod loads up at last!! Another 6 pounder and for the next hour or so, I picked up 5 more stripes up to 8 lbs....All within a hundred yards....Can't tell you how rewarding it is when you play a hunch and stay positive and catch fish! ......No monsters, and not a ton of them, but enough action to make my day.....If you have never caught Stripes using a swimbait, its like hooking up an 8 lb bass on CRANK!!!!!!!While the average size is mostly under ten pounds, they will rip that rod out of your hands when they load up then tear off tons of line...Man! I love it!....Late in the day, the bite tapered off as I tried a little bass fishing using brushogs heading back to the ramp.. Picked up 3 bass to 2 lbs....So, in a nutshell, did find 7 stripes using swimbaits, all caught & released and 3 largemouths & 1 smallie.....Not a bad day fishing in lower steamboat period.......................................THURSDAY OCT 30th....................Got a call from my good buddy Mike Booker while I was on the water on Weds asking me to join him in the East delta for a day of bassing on Thursday....Well, you know my answer, Hell yes!...Mike picks me right on time 6:30am. We get to Kings landing off eight mile rd by 7:30 and notice there is no sun, just clouds with light winds....No biggie, we both have rain gear just incase.......Don't know if the approaching cold front has effected the bite?, but we struggled all morning picking up just one fish apiece and losing a few.....All of the regular locations where we have done well in the past are not producing..The water temps are still in the low 60's and we had water movement but very little response....Seeing other bass boats moving from spot to spot is usually a good sign they are not getting bit either! We tried everything we had, Drop-shot, Spinnerbaits, Senko's, & brushogs....After miles & miles of fishing different locations and the weather getting worse by the minute...Mike had one more area to try before calling it a day......His secret location in Potato Slough......I'm thinking how can anything be secret out here with all the many bass boats running around???? We are now getting light rain showers and the wind is picking up....Time is running out at this final location...As mike drops the electic motor for the millionth time, I grab a different rod, a rod with a SWIMBAIT attached to it.... throwing it away from shoreline on the second cast, something bangs it! that something turns out to be a 17 pound Striped Bass!!! Mike is laughing his butt off, telling me " Bob You just are a magnet to those stripers " For the record it was just a random fish as we tried to catch a second one throwing two swimbaits for twenty minutes or so.....Back to bass fishing and Mikes location is paying off as we both get bit!! This is short lived as the winds are now really howling and the rains starts.....Time to get out of dodge!!! On the way back in, we see LIGHTING in the distance and get back to Kings landing just at the right time!. Summary: Worked very hard getting the bass to hit in interesting, changing weather conditions along with a surprise isolated large striper!!! Thanks for the adventure Mike..............................P.S.............I'm sadden by seeing another frequent contributor to this posting board get HAMMERED by others who are just looking for quotes or so called infractions ....POACHERS do not post ! I know Jerry very well, and he would never take more than his limit!!!! Like party boats in the bay, if you have 10 customers aboard, the limit is 20 fish for a boat limit! Some will catch more than two & others less or none...Fish & game do not police each person on how many...Its kind of a un-written rule.....Same thing in the delta....See ya on the river...Naked.
Name: I like Stripes
Email: brookshomes@sbcglobal.net
Location: web for reports
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 10-31-08
Remote Name: 68.125.109.194
Jerry Please dont let the PETA pukes trick you. This technic is no different than the feces man (or chick) that was stinkin up the sight a while back. This is just a different kind of feces. There are certainly a lot of anglers that access this sight to help them with finding fish, and methods to save time and gas money puttin on a search. It also inspires us to go fishing rather than watch football or partake in some honey-do-list. We need your reports and have come to rely on them. We are out here-and appriciate your contributions, please keep 'em coming
Name: Captjim01
Email: @@@@@@@
Location: @@@@@@@@@@@@@@
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 10-31-08
Remote Name: 71.193.54.127
Jerry Yuke: Please reconsider. Your informative reports are read and enjoyed by many, don't let a few jerks ruin it for everyone. Unfortunately, many other reporters have quit reporting because they felt the same way and this website has suffered. We value your reports.
Name: fisherman
Email: @@@@@@@@@
Location: @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
Weather: rainy
Water_condition: rough
Date: 10-30-08
Remote Name: 69.62.254.12
to concern fisherman. why dont you just keep it to yourself .Its called fishing you dumb ass, Its ok to help your partner out on the boat .I Know thousands of people do it. To Jerry please keep reporting your reports,we love reading them..........
Name: mike Likes Fishing Reports
Email: mike@yahoo
Location: At home in Sacramento
Weather: Nice inside
Water_condition: Cool
Date: 10-30-2008
Remote Name: 67.187.247.148
To the two Wanna Be Game Wardens: There is a right way to do things and a wrong way. I don’t understand why you wanted to humiliate Jerry on this web site. He provided his e-mail address and you both could have asked him about his catch in private. Of course, this would require both of you to identify yourselves. Jerry was one of 3 remaining regulars posting their results on this site. The other two provide insight on trolling and swim baits. Jerry provided insight on bait fishing. Now that is gone. I remember not long ago when there were several other anglers who would post their results on this web site. Obviously, a person requires solid intestinal fortitude to continue reporting and withstand the criticism elicited from what seems like jealous fishermen. Unless others have the guts to step up and submit regular reports, this web site may soon be abandoned and lost in cyberspace. I certainly do not want that to happen. Silence is golden but if you must complain, do it the right way and leave the web site for actual fishing results. Mike
Name: wishnbfishn
Email: wishnbfishn@hotmail.com
Location: Delta - Sacramento Side
Weather: Clouds
Water_condition: stained
Date: 10-30-08
Remote Name: 67.174.145.173
Jerry, we enjoy your reports. You are a fantastic contributor here. Please don't let a couple of posters ruin your fun and ours. I hope you'll reconsider. Wishn
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: No more reporting on my part
Weather: reporting
Water_condition: reporting
Date: 10-30-08
Remote Name: 24.7.145.178
Thanks to you "concerned citizen" and "fish by the book" I won't be reporting anymore. I don't need to take your crap anymore. That's it! Good luck fishermen! Jerry Yuke
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: No more reporting on my part
Weather: reporting
Water_condition: reporting
Date: 10-30-08
Remote Name: 24.7.145.178
Thanks to you "concerned citizen" and "fish by the book" I won't be reporting anymore. I don't need to take your crap anymore. That's it! Good luck fishermen! Jerry Yuke
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: No more reporting on my part
Weather: reporting
Water_condition: reporting
Date: 10-30-08
Remote Name: 24.7.145.178
Thanks to you "concerned citizen" and "fish by the book" I won't be reporting anymore. I don't need to take your crap anymore. That's it! Good luck fishermen! Jerry Yuke
Name: Fishbythebook
Email: fishbythebook@yahoo.com
Location: Home for the moment
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Running
Date: 10-30-08
Remote Name: 76.197.4.5
I would say that Jerry's day out would definitely be considered poaching. Two legal strips per person per day. Two for him and one for his partner. I hope F&G doesn't catch them or they will have two in the "Live Cell".
Name: Concerned Citizen
Email: not important
Location: The Office Web
Weather: Cloudy
Water_condition: Clear
Date: 10-30-08
Remote Name: 65.198.5.58
fishwithron2@sbcglobal.net The point was that Jerry Yuke's partner did not catch his limit worth of fish and so by law he should only be keeping a total of 3 fish (2 For Jerry, 1 for partner) for the boat because you cannot leagally catch somone else's limit and any fish beyond your two already kept must be released at the side of the boat.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Cabo San Lucas, Baja, Mexico
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Beautiful
Date: 10-21-08
Remote Name: 69.226.74.101
Tuesday Oct 21. Kemper Shaw and I went out on Marlin Master 7 (24’ Abco Scout, 225 Yamaha), Capt. Hermillo (Millo). Cabo San Lucas Marina to the Golden Gate Banks. 4 Dorado to 40# trolling out in one hour. 3 Striped Marlin hooked (two on live bait, one on a lure), all lost, one line broke, two got away. Kemper hooked up one by himself drifting live bait deep, it was the one where the line broke at the leader/braid knot. I tried to hook up my first striped Marlin but could not do it. The "technique" to hook your own marlin with live bait is to let the marlin take the bait for 6 seconds, put he reel in gear, reel up line, 3-4 12-18” hook sets. The trolling gear were Shimano Tiagra 50s, Penn 50SWs. The live bait geat Penn 330s. Sunday Oct 26. Kemper Shaw and I went out on a 28’ Victor Vargas “time-share” coupon boat, Capt. Noel, Mate Roberto. These guy’s really know how to fish, both speak good English and listen to customer fishing preferences, e.g. we wanted to try to hook-up our own fish. Cabo San Lucas Marina to the Golden Gate Banks. 4 striped Marlin. Two doubles! Kemper’s first marlins. My best marlin day. 3 on live or dead bait, one on a lure. 1 Dorado to 15# trolling back in on a lure. I still have not been able to hook up my first striped Marlin by myself. I did, however, hook-up my first Dorado using the same live bait technique as for Striped Marlin, e.g. let the Dorado/Marlin take the bait for 6 seconds, put the reel in gear, reel up line, make 3-4 12-18” hook sets. Shimano Tiagra 50s, Penn 50SWs used for Dorado trolling, Penn 113H, Penn 114H, Penn 545 used for the Marlin. My 2nd Marlin was a around 110# using Kemper’s Penn 545 with 25# mono. It took some patience, extra time to get it in but was well worth it. At one point it took 100 yards of line going straight way from us jumping 10-15 times all the way! While in Cabo I found Minerva's Baja Tackle store, the largest in the area and Jansen Inshore Tackle that specializes in surf fishing gear. I got some good info regarding the "typical" surf rod (14" Shimano 7 piece Beast Master S.T.C. Surf 524 BX-G) and reel (Shimano Navi XSA 8000). As my wife, Donna, & I go to Mexico once a year I may "invest" in one more rod/reel for surf fishing, after I win the Lotto.
Name: to concern citizen
Email: fishwithron2@sbcglobal.net
Location: home by the pool
Weather: warm
Water_condition: clear
Date: 10-29-08
Remote Name: 75.26.168.186
He took home 4 fish as there was two person. That makes it two apiece unless he''s caught with 4 fish after he drop his partner off.
Name: Concerned Citizen
Email: Not important
Location: The Office Web
Weather: Warm
Water_condition: Clear
Date: 10-29-08
Remote Name: 65.198.5.58
Jerry Luke Catches 4 Total keepers, partner catches 1 keeper. Yet Jerry Takes 4 Keepers home. Isn't that considered poaching.
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Decker and Sherman Islands areas
Weather: Windy in the morn, then died off
Water_condition: Pretty clear to me
Date: 10-28-08
Remote Name: 24.7.145.69
Today I took same old Bill Bushey out for some baitfishing for stripers at 5am. Got to the ramp at 7:15am cuz after we got on the freeway for 6 miles I had to go back cuz I forgot my tackle box. We made our first casts about 7:40am and I got a good takedown within 5 minutes. Sure felt good to have that good fight from that awesome 8lber. It sure help me warm up since I didn't bring my jacket. Big mistake! Fishing wasn't near as good as last weeks catches. Of course that makes fishing so exciting. You never don't know whats in store for the fishermen. Bill caught 11 keepers last Friday. And caught only one keeper today. I caught 3 keepers to go with that 8lber. I threw back one 3lber. And brought home 4 stripes. Fishing was very tough today. Other fishermen said the same. That's it! Jerry
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Shoals, Steamboat, DWC, Minor
Weather: Too Perfect! High clds light winds
Water_condition: Semi Clear to Gin clear at 62.7 *
Date: 10-28-08
Remote Name: 69.108.0.182
MONDAY OCTOBER 27th...............................GREAT EXPECTATIONS ! ........If you were to script a perfect weather day along with great water conditions, yesterday was it!! High cirrus clouds, light winds, water temps in the lower 60's with good clarity & decent tides.....With that said" This is how the day went....Had my Bass instructor Mike booker with me as we launched at Hogback just at the bottom of the outgo...As a warm up before we put our Striper faces on and having Mike in the boat, I thought lets do a little bass fishing in a section that holds some decent bass...This area has plenty of fallen trees & brush..Using Brushhogs we got bit right away catching half a dozen bass to three pounds or so.. Didn't want to waste too much time bassing as I wanted to try the swimbait throwing just downstream as the tide turned......Got the boat on a nice drift as we covered all the places where I have had success recently....Well, after throwing for more than an hour, we picked up one random stripe ( 5lber ) and one smallmouth.....Not happening!! TIME TO TROLL as we picked & headed for the shoals....Armed with the Chart'Silver Yo-Zuries we found three other boats in that area. One boat had caught 4 fish earlier, but nothing while we were there. We made at least 4 passes for just one small fish....Water looked great, but they were not biting..Next we shot over to Cache and made one pass for nothing!...Water also looked good...With the top of the incoming tide scheduled around 3:30 pm. I thought our our best chances finding some active stripes would be trolling DWC...Its now 1:45pm and the tide is still rising...The water is very clean & semi clear....After two hours of trying..NOTHING! Time to accept defeat and try something else...As I,m reeling in and just behind the boat I get bit by a 18 inch stripe! Duh! Still done trolling DWC....We go inside Minor and started throwing Swimbaits & Speedtraps....SLOW! but we did find some brief action as Mike gets bit just as I hook up with decent striper hitting my speedtrap which I can't control as I'm using my ultra light rod with 8 lb. test! This fish takes me into the trees as I can't stop him and breaks off! Mike also loses his fish....Just about everywhere we fished, we found perfect water conditions but for some reason almost zero response from Mr.Striper....With not much light left and late in the day, we returned to Steamboat and finished the last few minutes of daylight flipping Brushhogs as Mike picks up the last fish of the day..A two pound bass. In the morning, I would have bet the house, we were gonna have a 20-30 fish day as the conditions were PERFECT!!!....Maybe bait fishing would have produced better? Perplexed for sure...Will get them next time Mike.....Last ones out again at the ramp....Looks like a little wet pattern coming in the end of the week...We need it....Naked.
Name: dan danger
Email: dandanger@sbcglobal.net
Location: Eagle Lake 11 charecters
Weather: Very nice
Water_condition: Low, good visibility
Date: 10-27-08
Remote Name: 75.30.69.7
Bobbers in the AM in the tules in front of the airport. Trolling from 10:00 AM to around 4:00 PM from the mouth at Pelican Point to Bucks Bay and back. Tules in the PM in front of the airport. Average size 22 to 23 inches, limits every day. Mini-Crawlers for the bobbers, night crawlers when trolling behind gold or silver dodger with a 20" to 24" leader. I know it goes against good logic (shorter leader is better) but the longer leader outperforms the shorter leader. Watch the rocks, the water is real low. We grounded on shallow points two different mornings and we are very familiar with the lake, didn't help.
Name: M Peckham
Email: mpeckham@pacbell.net
Location: Brannon Island Delta
Weather: Great day to be fishing
Water_condition: Dirty
Date: 10-25-08
Remote Name: 24.32.37.32
October 25, 2008 Brannan Island, Mike and Bill and Richard head out for a day of fishing at Brannan Island. We get to the boat ramp at 6:00 am. Very busy all three lanes are being used; I forgot it was the weekend. We launch in the chaos and headed out in the dark. Rods ready to go. We head inside Brannan Island to start trolling with out going tide. Nothing. We go out side Brannan Island, we pick up 4 stripers on the out going tide we used a clown, red white and a green Yo-Zuri divers. We picked up two small Stripers and two 4 to 5 lb. keepers. The tide change, we worked the West Bank, no take downs. We worked the old Dairy with Yo-zuri floaters, one take down on a Shad. The Weekend bank fishermen were casting as far as they could, I could not get boat where I wanted to be? There were lots of junk and grass in the water with the in coming tide. We trolled above the Rio Vista Bridge We Trolled past the Sacramento River, past Steamboat slough to Miners’ slough. Only one take down? Bait fished at Miners slough and in front of Brannon Island bridge small nibbles? The fleet was in front of the Brannan Island Bridge bait fishing? Headed home at 5:00 PM, boat ramp was a zoo. We drove home safely. Great day on the water!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!MJP
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Decker and Sherman Island areas
Weather: Just super perfect
Water_condition: Semi-clear
Date: 10-25-08
Remote Name: 24.7.145.69
Yesterday I took the same old Bill Bushey out to baitfish for stripers again. And had my best day ever in quantity count. Thanks to that beautiful incoming tide! The stripers were jumping in my boat. Bill caught 11 fish to 6lbs. And I caught 15 stripers to 7lbs. We were throwing back good 4lbers. I don't ever remember throwing back a 5lber. And that's because I don't catch too many striped bass. Only dinks! And we caught our share of those too. So we ended up taking our two fish each home. One of my 7lbers had a DFG 7lb tag one it. As usual, I only catch tag fish with no money attached to it. OH! I forgot to tell you that the fish were biting everything we put on our hooks. Sardines, anchovies, and shad! That's it! Good luck to all! Jerry
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Decker & all upper locations to DWC
Weather: Just Perfect Fall Weather (light winds)
Water_condition: Bad downstream ( junk) Clear upstream
Date: 10-25-08
Remote Name: 69.237.71.119
FRIDAY OCTOBER 24th........................ DIRTY WATER & DEBRIS........While the Old Sac,Steamboat,Cache,Minor & DWC held its own with the dominant incoming tide...No so from Rio Vista down to Decker!....Couldn't find clean water anywhere down below! Not to mention tons of junk floating on the surface.....Here's how my day went........Launched at Hogback and my partner for the day was my son in- law Gabe....Moving downstream in the lower part of Steamboat just at the bottom of the low tide, we tried throwing swimbaits without success...While the conditions looked great, we didn't get a single bump!..After an hour, the tide starts moving back in and I decide to hit the Shoals ( shallow troll) and maybe head down to Decker where I heard was holding some decent fish earlier in the week....The water clarity at the shoals was just barley trollable at best and lots of debris around...Shot down to Decker thinking the water would be cleaner...NOPE!!! Inside Decker was very stained with tons of garbage floating....Picked up & headed back upstream and found the area in Cache & DWC much, much better...Using Chart/silver Yo-Zuries we picked up a couple fish in Cache but for the most part very slow!...Next, moved over to the DWC and found the water very fishy, but like Cache very little action...After fishing DWC for many years I have found out that on the incoming tide at some point the stripes will invade the shallower water usually just at the top of the tide & turn-around....This is what I keep telling my son in law Gabe for over TWO hours!!! Don't know if he is believing me but just at the top of the tide....It happens!! we get bit and life is good! We pick up 6 fish to 10 pounds in less than thirty minutes!.....then as always, the bite diminishes to just a fish here & there....The outgoing tide is one of those slow developing tides which take forever to get going as we go inside Minor & once again try throwing Traps.....With the sun going down much earlier in late October I'm hoping we don't run out of daylight before the current picks up! Late in the afternoon ( 4:30pm.) The current finally starts to move and we find some action with traps!!!!! A double hook up!...Gabes fish runs under the boat and breaks off and my fish heads to the middle of the river....Lucky me!..As I bring the fish to the boat. I tell Gabe to re-tie ASAP! and get back in the water....The stripes are attacking minnows just at the shoreline and water is flying everywhere...Gabes first cast in that location brings him another hookup and he gets this one in...In less than twenty minutes the bite is over as the minnows are no longer thrashing on the surface.....The local owls are hooting and the sun is almost down as we have a 30 minute ride back to Hog....Summary: Lots of down time shallow trolling and brief periods of getting bit as the stripes are scattered and the bite window is short...The trap bite is worse and you gotta be throwing when it happens...Saw many boats out and few fish caught...Glad I managed to find some fish for my son in law on a slow day......See ya on the water...Naked.
Name: SUGIBRONCO
Email: $#@#$%664@*&%
Location: Sherman / Antioch
Weather: sunny / slight breeze
Water_condition: incoming ,,,,,,,,, dirty
Date: 10-23-08
Remote Name: 75.28.79.24
got to SHERMAN ramp around 6: 30 AM ........ not much water at the ramp { low tide } water flat calm ...... 7 am fished sherman for 3 shakers ....... picked up anchor and went to '' ANTIOCH '' ...... and then '' BAM '' fish on limit by 8: 45 am .......... 7 & 9 pounder plus 4 smaller keepers and 6 shakers ........ sardines did the '' trick '' today ........ out of BAIT by 10 am .......... did a little trolling ...... to much '' JUNK '' in the water { home early } ...... had a short but great day fishing ...... OUT
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Steamboat , Cache , Minor & DWC
Weather: Northerly winds to 15 mph
Water_condition: Semi clear to off colored at 62.7 *
Date: 10-22-08
Remote Name: 69.227.209.23
OCTOBER 21st.....TUESDAY.........................ALWAYS CHANGING DELTA!.......After finding perfect water conditions in Cache & DWC on Sunday, just two days ago, the water clarity did a 180......HERE'S THE REPORT......Got to Hogback around 8:30 am. Talked my wife Sandra into letting the household chores go and join me for a day of striper hunting....With a quarter moon stage & a three foot high tide around noon followed by a two foot outgo in the afternoon , Great conditions!!! As we slowly moved down Steamboat towards the mouth the northerly winds are picking up...I talk to Bill Crooks who is already fishing Cache..He tells me Cache is discolored and no fish!! I then talk to Pastor Steve who is in the shoals just above the Rio Vista bridge , He tells me its getting pretty bumpy and the winds are getting stronger!! No brainer...I'm staying in Steamboat and trying my luck....Instead of shallow trolling as the water is still a couple hours to high tide , decided to try throwing Traps along the shoreline......Nothing for the first 20 -30 casts , then BAM! No ticks, no taps, just a solid hookup as this fish loaded up...Had this fish on for less than two minutes before he came off....Holding the boat steady (WINDY ) continued throwing in same area....Bam!! another fish.....Same thing , as I lost the second fish!!! Checked out my hook....It wasn't a hook issue as it was very sharp!...Third time was the charm as I boated a 13 pounder!...the fourth , an 8 pounder and the last...a 6 pounder.....This action lasted all of thirty minutes , then Nothing!!! In this time period , my wife just received a few taps and zero hookups...Not her fault as this was just her second time throwing traps.....Not long after the brief bite, here comes Bill Crooks & Steve as they decide to leave the big waters and breezy conditions...Both hooked up shallow trolling with a few fish.....With the high tide just an hour away I decided to head for the DWC and give it a try....This was not a good move as I found the DWC off colored & breezy....Picked up just one fish in over an hour....Pretty slow and very windy! Went into Minor for the outgoing tide and found much less wind and clearer water...Switched over to deep divers ( YO-ZURIES letting out 67 feet and picked up 4 fish , none over 6 lbs...Its now about 4:00pm and with the slow striper bite wanted to try a little smallie fishing before the sun goes down....Back to Steamboat to end the day pulling Speedtraps...Once again, Lots of fish but many dinks....Summary: Except for the brief Trap bite in lower Steamboat in the morning a very slow striper day .....Will blame the North winds & discolored water conditions...LOL!! Nice seeing Pastor Steve & Bill crooks on the water and I hope they did well after I left?....Naked.....
Name: trolling nino
Email: nino2x@sbcglobal.net
Location: at eagle lake
Weather: a little cool earley
Water_condition: low and grassy
Date: 10-20-08
Remote Name: 75.31.92.167
fish the week of the 10/13 thru10/17 trolling worms and green 2 and 3inch grubs had limitis every day launch in the moring around 9 a. m. to around 12:30 or 1:00 fished at shrimp or miners bay or you could fish right out in spauling bay fight the grass down 4 to 6 feet got my 4lb there water is 1 ft or so in muddy bottom and water to launch boat but gets deeper 50 yards out
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Steamboat-Cache-DWC & Minor
Weather: Windy & cool AM. hours. Perfect PM...
Water_condition: Clear to Semi clear at 62.*
Date: 10-19-08
Remote Name: 69.227.209.23
SUNDAY..OCTOBER 19th.....................NOT BAD FOR A WEEKEND!.....After not fishing since October 7th, I asked Robert (SHELL STATION) to join me knowing his only day off is on Sundays and I rarely fish weekends anymore...But, I needed a fix and decided to try a weekend.....We found the water temps 8 degrees cooler than my last outing but the water clarity much improved...Instead of doing the usual troll at the shoals and bigger waters around Rio Vista and dealing with the choppy, breezy conditions, we turned right at the mouth of Steamboat and headed up Cache slough....Put the YO-ZURIES to work and found fish right away...We saw a few other boats working this area and they too caught fish...Next, moved to the Deep Water Channel and found a half dozen other boats working ( shallow trolling) The water in DWC has been off colored just about all summer long but on this day the water was the clearest I have seen in along time...A long with the other boats in this area we enjoyed a pretty good bite lasting through the top of the tide a maybe an hour after the turn...Managed to pick up 11 fish, none over ten pounds!...Dealing with a very weak outgoing tide in the afternoon ( 1 foot 4 inches ) I opted to try some smallmouth fishing back in the upper Steamboat area instead of throwing Traps for Mr. Striper...Took about twenty minutes to reach the T at Sutter & Minor slough...This was a first for Robert trolling Speedtraps along the Rip-Rap....For some reason, we couldn't locate the larger smallies but didn't have a problem catching the little guys.. Highlight of the day is when Robert gets bit with a half/pounder Steelhead! Never know whats gonna bite when pulling a Speedtrap? The Steelhead was a hatchery fish...Stayed with the smallmouth thing till almost dark and caught more than 80 or so..Heading back to Hogback after a full day of fishing. I'm thinking to myself, not a bad day for a Sunday, even though there were more boats out then I'm used to seeing on a normal weekday...A fun day in the north delta with good company...P.S..Gotta remember to dress more warmly as the mornings are getting on the COOL side...Naked.
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Sacto River near Decker Island
Weather: Superb
Water_condition: Semi-clear
Date: 10-17-08
Remote Name: 24.23.36.84
Yesterday, Bill and I couldn't pass up the good weather. So we went striper fishing again and didn't do as well. We fished from 7:15am till 5:30pm. We used all 12 lbs of sardines and 1lb of anchovies. We ended up catching 12 legal stripers. Bill got 5 and I got 7. The biggest was around 6lbs. This time we only brought home 2 good eating size fish. It sure was fun catching and releasing fish in that beautiful weather. We caught a few in the morning outgoing tide. However, we caught most of them on the good incoming tide in the afternoon. There was a 12 mph northwest wind around noon, during the changing of the tides. But as soon as the wind stopped at around 2pm, the fish started biting again. There was still a lot of dinks stuffing their faces with our bait. That's it! Jerry Yuke
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Mid Suisun Bay
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Fishable
Date: 10-16-08
Remote Name: 71.136.181.174
My lucky dog, Spike, and I went out for sturgeon in great weather. No sturgeon, 2 small legal stripers to 19”/3#, 2 undersized and a squaw fish. 7 hours, 19 miles. Water 62.6*, dirty, very little debris; air 50-82*; sky clear; wind 0-3 mph. I launched at Belden Landing. The little bit of action I experienced was all on the outgoing and slack tides, the incoming was dead. I brought some frozen shad, anchovy and eel from home & bought some frozen shad, ghost and grass shrimp from Suisun Bait. Anchovy did best, ghost got a few bites, no pumps, takes. At 11:00 there were 18 boats in the area!!! I heard & saw no “action” over the water, the very little radio traffic indicated it was a “dead” day. None the less a great day on the water on a beautiful day.
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: previous report
Weather: perfect
Water_condition: semiclear
Date: 07-15-08
Remote Name: 67.166.135.14
Oh! I forgot to mention that we only took three keeper size stripers home. Jerry Yuke
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Trinity River
Weather: Beautiful!
Water_condition: Gin clear.
Date: 10-14-08
Remote Name: 71.136.181.174
My lucky wife, Donna, and I spent a day with Steve Huber drift fishing for salmon & steelhead on the Trinity River. We stayed in Weaverville, were on the water prior to 7 a.m. Donna got the only 2 hooks-ups, both steelhead, 1 wild, 1 hatchery raised to 4#. We released the wild one, kept and had the other for dinner last night. Steve uses a 17’ Willie boat. We back trolled barbless K15s with a sardine wrap & secret sauce, small barbless Hot Shots with secret sauce, back bounced roe/puff ball with 1 oz ball weights & cast roe/puff ball. Steve is an excellent guide! I needed my lucky dog, Spike, this day but there was no room in the boat for him.
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Decker and Sherman Islands area
Weather: Super perfect
Water_condition: semi-clear
Date: 10-15-08
Remote Name: 67.166.135.14
Yesterday I took my Bill Bushey fishing with me down the Sacramento River to the Brannan Island launch ramp at 7:45am. I got there 45 minutes late cuz I got a blowout on one of my trailer tires. I thought that was gonna give a hint on how my fishing day was gonna go. However, Bill and I had one of our best days yet striper fishing. We ended up with Bill catching 7 legals. His best two were from 5lbs 6oz and 6lbs 8oz. And he caught one in the morning and 6 of them in the afternoon on the incoming tide. I caught 10 legals with my two best weighing 4lbs 6oz and 5lbs 7oz. Most of the fish caught were around 18 to 20 inches. Except for the tons of dinks. We still had a fantastic time fishing in that great weather. We hardly had time to make and eat our BBQ hot dogs, since we were getting so many bites. I must have lost at least 30 Gamakatsu 7/0 hooks. The fish were engulfing our sardines, anchovies, and shad. I also caught a 40 inch sturgeon. It was great fun on my steelhead/salmon rod with 14lb test mono. That's it! Good fishing! Jerry Yuke
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Nearly perfect
Date: 10-07-08
Remote Name: 69.224.151.238
Pastor Steve invited me to join him on a perfect day in the Delta. We caught 19 legals (kept 3) to 5#, lost 2 (the big one with Steve’s lure), 2-4 hits, no stick, 5-6 undersized, lost a dozen tails. We launched at Hogback. 7 hours, 40 miles. Shallow (18 legals) & deep (1 legal) trolled the Sac River & its sloughs above & below the Rio Vista Bridge. Shallow trolling 4.5-5 mph 140’ back with micro-lipped Chartreuse with Black Spots & Rainbow Yo-Zuris. Deep trolling 2.5-3.25 mph 75-90’ back. Water 76.7-69.9*, clear; air 58-82*, sky clear; wind 0 mph. Lots of witches hair in the water, lures needed to be cleared frequently, did not affect the catching. All fish caught on an incoming tide. Thanks for the invite, companionship Steve!
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Sherman and Decker Islands areas
Weather: Perfect
Water_condition: semi-clear
Date: 10-07-08
Remote Name: 67.166.139.223
Today I took Bill Bushey out baitfishing down the Sacto River in the Sherman/Decker area for stripers. We anchored about 7AM. The incoming tide started around 6:30 AM. It came up about 3 ft till 1:30PM. The fish bit very good until 1:30 and then quit. Bill caught 3 keepers and threw back one. His biggest was about 22 inches. I also caught 3 keepers and threw back one. My fish weighed 13lbs and 4lbs. Great limit for me during this time of my life. That 13#er surprised the hell out of me bending my old custom built fiberglass rod that Ewoldt's Rod and Reel built for me long time ago. I think he built that for me in the 60's. I sure miss them. Oh! We used both sardines and fresh shad to catch our fish. Good luck! Jerry Yuke
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Steamboat/Courtland/ Sutter/ Minor
Weather: Perfect For October first
Water_condition: Clear to Semi clear at 70 *
Date: 10-01-08
Remote Name: 71.128.108.131
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 1 st.............................A LITTLE DIFFERENT DAY.......While trolling is a very effective way hunting & catching Striped Bass, on this day I wanted to try different methods like spooning, throwing traps and trying different locations that have produced in the past......And perhaps do a little smallmouth fishing which I haven't done in over a month!.When your fishing solo, its a perfect time to explore all the fingers of water connected to the main Sacto river...not to mention zero pressure to land fish for others....This is how the day went...After launching at Hogback I shot up river via Steamboat reaching the main Sacto just below Courtland.....The tide was just starting to go out....I put the electronics to work just under and around this old bridge...The water was as clear as I have seen it in along time...Even with the Hummingbird on the expanded ZOOM I couldn't locate bait or fish!..Perfect water conditions and NOTHING!!After jigging for two hours using my favorite 1 oz.Hopkins in Green & blue, still nothing!....Raised the white flag and returned to Steamboat....With a pretty good tide movement decided to try old faithful along the rip rap....using 1/8 oz.speedtraps...Color was not important as I found these fish super aggressive....After bombing out at Courtland I was having fun catching these little red eye jumpers!! From dinks to two pounders they hit very well for more than an hour....But, I was running out of time as I wanted to get to Minor at the bottom of the tide and try throwing swimbaits...Picked up and said goodbye to the smallies...Got to Halls landing and found ideal conditions with the tide way out exposing the mud & weed lines....Just letting the boat drift I got instant action finding stripers to 10 pounds!....But, had many problems using the BRAIDED SUFIX line!!! It would catch on my rod eyes when the fish loaded up and the line would kink up on the spool while the fish were peeling drag!! Just didn't like or feel comfortable using it...No doubt, I'm going back to using FLORACARBON mono! Finding a good striper bite, I should have hook many more fish in this time period instead of struggling with the braid....Ended up hooking a dozen schoolies till the tide slowed and the bite faded....One thing noticed, the fish were very bright and no dingy holdovers....Still stumped getting skunked at Courtland as they should be there in October? Found a striper bite in Minor and the smallies are still active in upper Steamboat....A good day on the water without trolling for miles.....Naked....P.S...Didn't see your rig at Hogback Guy!!!!
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Beautiful, warm
Water_condition: Clear to semi-clear in some places
Date: 10-01-08
Remote Name: 69.108.12.105
My lucky dog, Spike, and I went out to try for an October striper. Caught & released 4 legals to 5#, lost 2 (including the big one), two hits, no stick, no undersized. Launched at Hogback. Short day, 3 hours, 22 miles. Shallow trolled the Sac River & its sloughs above the Rio Vista Bridge 4.5-5 mph 140’ back with micro-lipped Clown & Rainbow Yo-Zuris. All fish caught on an outgoing & slack tide. Some debris in the water, lures had to be cleared regularly. I wanted to fish the beginning of the incoming tide, waited 1 hour 15 minutes after predicted high tide for the turn, it never turned, had to leave.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Montezuma/Suisun
Weather: Fishable
Water_condition: Fishable
Date: 09-30-08
Remote Name: 69.108.12.105
Bill Crooks invited my lucky dog Spike (he said he would not go without me)to try for sturgeon. We launched at Belden Landing, scouted Montezuma, saw very few sturgeon. Went out to Suisun, windy, came back. Scouted entrance to Suisun Slough, very shallow. Went back into Montezuma mouth, 30 minutes and up the slough 15 minutes & went back out to Suisun for the incoming tide, laid down water. Guy got bites on old, beat up fresh, frozen, defrosted shad. We got an 11# striped bass (kept), 2 undersized stripers and a 46 1/8” sturgeon (seconds before we were going to pull out, head in; released). 33 miles, 7 hours. Water 68*, dirty to semi-clear; air 63-85*; sky clear; wind 0-6 mph. The few bites, hook-ups we had were during the incoming tide. We tried shad, eel, roe and Bill just had to, again, try several Berkeley Gulp minnows with plastic curly tail worms. Thanks for the invite, great company Bill. I’m glad we brought Spike. Bill, you better get yourself a lucky dog.
Name: robert from shell
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal.net
Location: RIO VISTA SACRAMENTO
Weather: WARM TO HOT
Water_condition: SIMI CLEAR
Date: 09-28-08
Remote Name: 69.239.104.31
After being coach by the naked dude, I thought I’d be ready to try my luck striper fishing. John Vang has been bugging me to take him fishing. Since he never has been on a boat before. We worked together at Lords Gym roller skating rink. We arrive at Freeport at 6.30am to my surprise they will not sell a one-day license with a delta stamp, so we had to purchase a year license. We arrive at hog back at 7.30am after two missed turns. My first time going to hog back ramp. After Bob gave me some white and pink trailers for that yo-zuri in clown. John got his first fish at 8.47am and he had to call his mother and brother for his first fish. But with all the coaching that Bob showed me the last 2 outing. I'm not going to let this teenager kick my butt. In return, I got the next 2 fish going 1.7 and 5.27 lb. But John picked up the pace by landing 2 shakers and l got the last one at 11.41am. Home by 1.30pm Thanks Bob for the great coaching. There is a great place to take your family it’s at the Lords gym skating rink at 25 Massie CT in Sacramento. We only play family music.
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Decker Island Area
Weather: Windy then perfect
Water_condition: Semi-clear
Date: 07-27-08
Remote Name: 76.114.17.155
You haven't heard from me recently cuz I've only been catching only 1 or 2 bass on an outing. So I decided to fish stripers especially since its fall. I took my good friend Bill Bushey out Thurs at the crack of dawn. And it was windy from the South. It brought huge waves since there was a strong outgoing tide. So we didnit go down Sherman Island way. We tried to get out of those huge waves and fished closer to the Rio Vista Bridge. We caught 5 keeper stripers and my biggest was a 7lber. It felt great especially after doing so lousy on largemouths. I also caught 4 good eating catfish. Bill finally caught 1 catfish. Catfish love biting those anchovies, shad and sardines. Oh! Bill caught 3 keeper stripers to go with his 30 dinky stripes. The fishing forecast was true to form. We caught 3 keepers before 9am. We quit at 5:20pm. I can't wait to get back there this coming week. Good luck to all! Fishingly, Jerry Yuke
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: DECKER & ABOVE RIO VISTA
Weather: WARM WITH NO BREEZE
Water_condition: OFF COLORED TO CLEAR AT 70 *
Date: 09-26-08
Remote Name: 69.230.117.230
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 25th.........................A SHORT DAY IN THE DELTA.......Didn't get to Hogback till 11:00am. And knowing I had to get off the water by 4:30 pm. as I promised Mike Booker I would attend the Bass Seminar at Fishermans Warehouse at 6:00 pm. Hitting the delta from Sacramento, I never put in less than a full eight hour day and most of the time its more like ten hours!.....Had my wife Sandra with me and of course she was happy on this day that I wouldn't be doing a marathon!!!!....For the first four hours of shallow trolling from Steamboat to the shoals & down to Decker Island I went FISHLESS!! While my wife picked up 4 fish to 5 pounds.....I can't remember the last time being Skunked but I was in danger of that happening as I had a time limit to spend on the water...With less than an hour to go and with the help of outgoing tide I got bit!!!!!!! First fish went 13 pounds & twenty minutes later a bigger fish that went just under twenty pounds!!! Both released unharmed....But the best news is I didn't have to listen to my wife on the way home telling me I got out fished!!! Thanks FISH GODS.... LOL...Didn't get to the warehouse till 6:40 pm but I made it....See ya at Haps Bait shop tomorrow......Naked.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Nice, got hot around Noon
Water_condition: Fishable, some debris
Date: 09-24-08
Remote Name: 69.228.105.14
Mike Murphey called me yesterday as I was returning from the Delta & invited me to join him today. We launched at Brannan Island. Water 67.3*, semi-clear, some debris (witches hair); air 63-88*; sky clear; wind 0-3 (mainly 0) mph. Mike got 5 legals to 8+#, me one 4#er (I should have brought Spike). All on shallow running Yo-Zuris (Black, Chartreuse/Black Spots, Clown). 6 hours, 50 miles. We fish the Sac River above and below the Rio Vista Bridge on the end of the outgoing, slack & incoming tides. It was hot out there in the late morning, early afternoon. Thanks for the invite, company Mike.
Name: Capt. Jerry Brown
Email: jdbrown@columbia-river-fishing-guide.com
Location: Chehalis River
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 09-24-2008
Remote Name: 71.231.48.204
With the smell of Fall in the air and October just around the corner, its time to start pursuing Coho Salmon and several rivers.. J and L Guided Sportfishing is gearing up for Fall fishing on the Chehalis, Cowlitz, and Lewis rivers. With both summer steelhead and the Buoy 10 season over we are looking forward to being on the waters of Southwest Washington. Fall fishing for Coho is one of the best times for an angler in Washington. The Chehalis river opens on October 1str and is the best bet for Fall Coho. Using light spinning rods and jigs we hook 15 to 25 fish a day in the calm tidal water of the river just outside on Elma, WA. October 1st thru the 15th an angler may catch 2 adult coho with only one being wild. Then on the 16th, all wild coho must be realeased. All Chinook salmon incidently caught will be released. Chehalis river coho are Big! Averaging 12 pounds with some as large as 18. Looking for lots of fight on light tackle Then this is your fishery. Call me today. Stop wishin and lets go fishin!!! The Lewis river is aso a great bet specially if the weather "blows" out the Chehalis. Coho in this river are availble thru mid November and run 8 to 12 pounds. Hover fishing bait and small spinners is the way to go. The Cowlitz also is a good bet just above the mouth of the Toutle better known as "the lake". Trolling wiggle warts is the ticket on this section of the river. Fish can also be caught up at Blue Creek and Barrier Dam. Summer run steelhead are also available in the Cowlitz. We are currently taking reservations for Chehalis, Lewis and Cowlitz rivers. Jet boat trips on the Columbia and Lewis rivers for 4 anglers are at a special price of just $580.00. Additional information can be obtained online at http://www.columbia-river-fishing-guide.com/ or by phone at 206-920-2428 Best Regards, Capt. Jerry Brown Columbia River Fishing http://www.columbia-river-fishing-guide.com 206-920-2428
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Nice
Date: 09-23-08
Remote Name: 69.228.105.14
My lucky dog, Spike, and I joined Pastor Steve and two of his church members on a two boat outing. We launched at Hogback and fished the Sac River & its slouhs above Rio Vista. I caught 10 legals (released 9) all shallow trolling at 5 mph 140' back to 10#, most 3-5#. Water 68*; air 60-85*; sky clear; wind 0- 6 (mainly 0) mph. Trolled the slack & incoming tides. 4 on the Clown & 6 on the Chartreuse/Black Spot Yo-Zuri. Steve caught a similar # of fish. Weather was beautiful, wind, water flat, not too hot. Thanks for the fishing luck Spike!
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman)
Email: Rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: STEAMBOAT/ SHOALS / MINOR
Weather: VERY WINDY AM. HOURS..PERFECT LATE
Water_condition: DINGY TO SEMI CLEAR AT 69 degrees
Date: 09-23-08
Remote Name: 69.230.117.230
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 22nd................FIRST DAY OF FALL.............Invited Mike Booker out for a Striper / Bass outing.....First thing noticed after launching at Hogback was the northerly winds were picking up which is not a good thing when you have an incoming tide..Rollers & whitecaps form very quickly...And on this day, they did...The lower end of Steamboat has been snake bitten for the past month as I just can't find the stripes in numbers...Normally, shallow trolling the high tide and throwing 1/2 ounce traps at the bottom has been a good producer in late September and even better in October...Mike & myself put in more than an hour throwing the traps only getting a few small bass which seem more willing to bite than our target fish ( MR. STRIPER ) As the tide filled in we tried shallow trolling with just one undersize striper caught! While it was choppy in Steamboat, it was still fishable.....Decided after spending much time inside to head to the shoals and see if we could troll the open water...BAD MOVE!! Big rollers & gusty north winds...Heard from both Mark Wilson & Clyde Wands on channel 68, I guess they fished the shoals earlier in the morning before the winds picked up and moved....After making one pass at the shoals and getting water splashing over the windshield...Time to get out of dodge! Shot up Cache slough and headed for Minor...Its now about noon, and the tide has just started to go out and the winds relaxed to just a light breeze..Back to throwing traps, I got lucky and picked up one striper about 5-6 pounds....Then, nothing!.....Both Mike & myself came to the conclusion this is not gonna be a striper day, lets try bassing....Using Senko's & Brushhogs we had a hit & miss afternoon as we couldn't find good water movement with the weak outgoing tide..( ONE FOOTER PLUS ) Just before dark, the water became alive with bass chasing minnows on the surface...At last, some decent action that kept us on the water right into darkness....No monsters caught, but many nice two & three pounders!! Brushhogs were the ticket!...Mike nailed three bass in a row and it was so dark without a moon, we knew we had to give it up and make that long trip back to Hogback in the dark...While bassing is not for every fisherman, I really enjoy it when I can't find the stripes....Thanks for another enjoyable day on the water Mike.......P.S. If your reading this FIREMAN JACK, Hope to see you at HAP"S BAIT SEMINAR on Saturday....I got lunch......Naked.
Name: braiderb
Email: braiderb@aol.com
Location: raley's in modesto
Weather: calm
Water_condition: in bottles
Date: 09-17-09
Remote Name: 67.187.207.230
you can find the decal near the oranges, around the bend from the mangos
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: New Melones
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: 12' visibility
Date: 09-16-08
Remote Name: 71.134.163.8
Bill Crooks, my lucky dog, Spike and I joined 4 other SIRS Jolly Hooker Fishing Club boats/9 other fishermen for a derby. Water 75*; air 62-92*, sky clear to briefly overcast; wind 0- 3 mph. Bill, Spike & I spent most of our time at the Spillway, lot’s of fish on the fishfinder at 70-110’! We got 7 (6 Kokanee to 8”, one 8” Rainbow). Six of them were Kokanee, all on micro pink RGT with two hooks and garlic corn, watermelon dodger with Krill gel/Green spinner with green dodger & krill gel on the downrigger ball. 1-1.15 mph at 75-90’ down. We had several doubles, lost 12+ fish! Most fish I've ever seen on the fishfinder at New Melones, also the smallest & softest lipped, best corn stealers ever! Bill used Gulp Minnows & a plastic curly tailed worm all day trying for large Rainbows, Brown trout. After the derby we were treated to a first class lunch of venison sausage, tri-tip, chile, macaroni salad, chips, soda, water & absolutely great chocolate chip cookies. A great day on the water, great company & fellowship.
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: STEAMBOAT TO BROAD SLOUGH
Weather: Breezy at times very fishable
Water_condition: Surface temps AM.69.8* PM. 72.7 *
Date: 09-16-08
Remote Name: 69.239.105.219
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 15th..............................FULL HARVEST MOON & BIRTHDAYS.......Took Robert (SHELL STATION) out on his 40th birthday chasing Stripers......While I prefer softer tides trolling this part of the delta as the weedlines are in full growth with that NASTY witches hair, we survived the days tides, as both the outgo & Income were in the 3 1/2 foot range.. Just had to clean our YO-ZURIES a little more from time to time...We had good company around us much of the day as we ran into Clyde Wands who in my opinion is the best around when it comes to shallow trolling....While fishing at the shoals was just so so during the outgoing tide and we did catch fish & watched Clyde and his partner get doubles running just in front of us...Clyde lets me know, he's thinking of making a run down to Broad slough hitting the Dairy & Decker on the way down....We decide to make that run also! We found a few fish inside Decker but no size! Picked up & headed down to Broad slough and found the water a little more choppy than upstream...Once again found fish but NO SIZE!! After a couple hours, I got tired of of fighting the winds down there and headed back to the shoals where the water was much calmer...Just below the Rio vista bridge, we observed Mr. Sea Lion munching on a 25 pound Salmon! Guess he didn't get the memo " The seasons closed this year? " LOL.....We are now in the Flood stage of the high tide and the bite at the shoals has died producing just one schoolie....13 fish on, 10 to the boat and several tail stealers...And not one over ten pounds! While we didn't have a banner day, just know Robert had fun getting out on his birthday spending time chasing stripers................P.S...... If you get a chance to attend the annual Hap's Bait fishing seminar on Saturday September 27th you can hear Clyde Wands in person speaking & giving tips on striper trolling...Excellent FISH & CHIPS with cold slaw very reasonable priced.... Many other guest speakers also...A fun day for sure... See ya on the water...Naked.
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: STEAMBOAT & SHOALS PERIOD!
Weather: VERY NICE with light breezes
Water_condition: SLIGHTY off color at 74.5 *
Date: 09-11-08
Remote Name: 69.239.105.219
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 11th............................DIDN'T PLAN ON GOING as I attended the River Cats playoff game & didn't get home till late on Weds night......Yeah! they got beat badly!! Arrived solo at Hogback really late...10:30 am...Just two other trailers in the parking lot and great weather??? Its almost mid September & I thought I'd try throwing swimbaits ( Fish Traps) in the lower Steamboat area....At the bottom of the tide around 10:45 am. my biggest problem was the abundance of the GREEN WEEDLINE which in my opinion is double what it was last year at this time! Very difficult throwing the swimbaits which have a exposed hook...Just about every cast throwing towards the shoreline I hit that nasty stuff!...I guess low water flows this summer & warm water has really got this stuff growing? Decided. why fight it and got out my bass stuff....Using Senko's & Brush hogs I nailed over a dozen large mouths to three pounds...At the top of the tide headed for the shoals in the open water & shallow trolled Yozuries for three stripes to 7 pounds ....Had a few tails taken off & lost one fish that had some weight on him.....Just came unbuttoned after stripping 100 feet of line....! Just one other boat at the shoals and they didn't stay long..Thought about heading downstream below Sherman Island where Guy Brown got into bigger fish but with the late start & being solo, decided to hang close to Hogback....Ended the day back in Steamboat hitting a few more bass.....Unhappy, not getting bit on the traps but thats fishing...Looks like the heavy weedlines will be around till we get some major rains? See you on the water..Naked.....
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Windy!
Water_condition: Clear, semi-clear, dirty
Date: 09-09-08
Remote Name: 71.134.163.8
Bill Crooks invited Steve Murakami and me to join him on what turned out to a very windy day. We caught and released 3 keepers to 6#, 19# and 18”, Steve lost the big one, 1 undersized, lost no tails. We launched at Lower Sherman Island. 7 hours, 46 miles. Water 71-74*, dirty, semi-clear, clear. Air 57-82*. Sky clear. Wind 6-25 (mainly 12-16) mph. We trolled shallow (140’ back, 4.5-5.0 mph, deep (65-80’ back at 2.5 mph), no Fish Traps. Two fish caught and the big one hooked shallow trolling (Chartreuse with Black Spots & Salmon Yo-Zuri), one deep trolling (Chartreuse). We spent all of or time below Sherman Island. Two other boats in the area. More debris in the water today. The little catching we did was all during the incoming tide. It was windy with 3-4' rollers on the lower Sac in the early afternoon. Bill & his Willy boat can handle rough water and still made it an enjoyable day. Thanks for company Bill & Steve. We should have taken Spike!
Name: RANDALL ARBINI
Email: rbnee9030@sbcglobal.net
Location: CENTRAL CALIF
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 09-07-08
Remote Name: 75.6.180.87
WHERE CAN I FIND AND BUY A "NO BANANA'S" DECAL FOR MY BOAT.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Trollable
Date: 09-07-08
Remote Name: 71.134.163.8
My lucky dog, Spike, and I went out for a rare Sunday try for stripers. We caught and released 3 keepers to 8#, 7# and 19”, lost none, 3 undersized, lost 3-4 tails. We launched at Lower Sherman Island. 7 hours, 38 miles. Water 71-74*, semi-clear to clear. Air 67-92*. Sky clear. Wind 0-12 (mainly 2-4) mph. We trolled shallow (140’ back, 4.5-5.0 mph, deep (65-80’ back at 2.5 mph) and threw Fish Traps. All fish caught shallow trolling (Chartreuse with Black Spots Yo-Zuri). We spent all of or time in & below the Sherman Island area. Several other boats in the area. Very little debris in the water today. The catching we did was all during the incoming tide.
Name: BassJack.com
Email: Jack@BassJack.com
Location: Delta - Sacramento Side
Weather: Hot
Water_condition: 76 degrees
Date: 09-06-2008
Remote Name: 66.205.150.157
9/6/2008 – Launched with Jason at Sherman Island at 7:00 am. We looked for sturgeon at the PG&E plant, Chain Island and Sherman Island areas but didn’t really mark any fish. There were some jumpers down by the PG&E plant. We dunked shad, pile worms and lamprey until 10:00 am with only a few junk bites. We switched gears and trolled for steady action all day. We landed 5 keepers, 7 shakers and lost one. I also caught a line that had about a 7 lb striper attached to the line. I got it up to the boat but when it made a run it shook free from the rusty hook that it was attached to. We used shallow running Yozuris and Bombers in chrome and white with a red head. Speed was about 4 mph. Totals were Jack 2 keepers and 5 shakers and Jason 5 keepers and one shaker. Jason got the biggest fish at 13 lbs (released). Most fish ran between 16” and 22”. All fish were caught between Rio Vista and Antioch. The water was 76 degrees. Off the water at 3:00 pm.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Nice, hot after Noon
Water_condition: Getting better
Date: 09-05-08
Remote Name: 71.134.163.8
Bill Crooks invited me and my lucky dog, Spike, to try for stripers. I left Spike home due to the heat, boy did he sulk all day! It was Bill’s first trip in several weeks, he had to get out. We caught 8 keepers to 8# (we kept 4 as Bill’s supply of fish was down to zero), had one double, lost one, 3 undersized, lost 1 tail. We launched at Lower Sherman Island. 6 hours, 30 miles. Water 71-74*, semi-clear to clear. Air 50-92*. Sky clear. Wind 0-6 mph. We trolled shallow (140’ back, 4.5-5.0 mph, deep (65-80’ back at 2.5 mph) and threw Fish Traps. All but one fish were caught deep trolling, Chartreuse deep & Chartreuse with Black Spots shallow Yo-Zuris. We spent all of or time below Sherman Island, very few other boats in the area. We spent very little time clearing the lures of weeds today. The catching we did was at the end of the incoming, slack & beginning of the outgoing tide.
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: EAST DELTA Including MILDRED ISL
Weather: JUST PLAIN HOT!!! blue bird skies
Water_condition: Good clarity at 77.9 *
Date: 09-06-08
Remote Name: 69.239.105.219
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 5th.......................THANK GOD, I WAS SOLO!! If your gonna have a bad day on the water, its best to to do it alone! Thousands of casts, ten hours of Run & Gunning & hoping maybe on the next tide the bite will turn on.....Didn't catch a single fish on the Senko's....Didn't matter how I presented it, Wacky style or Texas.....Not a tick or pickup! Did manage to get 4 bass all under two pounds using a Brushhog set up with a brass bullet weight & glass bead.....I'm thinking, even if I had Roland Martin in the boat with me, it still would have been a very slow day!...It was a long drive home on interstate 5 with the thought of just 4 dinks in ten long HOT hours of beating the water....Maybe I could take up bowling? You could have a bad day in an air conditioned building, sipping a cold one! NAHHHHHH! I'm out.....See ya on the water...Naked...
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Getting better
Date: 09-02-08
Remote Name: 71.134.163.8
Pastor Steve, my lucky dog, Spike, and I went out for summer stripers. Another scratch day, we caught & released 3 keepers (8#, 5#, 18.5"), 2 undersized, lost none, lost 1 tail. 6 hours, 46 miles. Water 71-75.4*, semi-clear to clear. Air 50-95*. Sky clear. Wind 0-4 mph. We trolled shallow (140’ back, 4.5-5.0 mph, all fish caught shallow trolling, Chartreuse with Black Spots Yo-Zuri) & deep (55-85’ back, 2.25-3.0 mph) mainly below the Rio Vista Bridge. We spent less time clearing the lures of weeds today than last week but every time we brought our lures in they needed to be cleared of witches hair. The little catching we did was at the beginning and end of the outgoing tide. There were other really good fishermen on the water and they said it was a tough day.
Name: Capt. Jerry Brown
Email: jdbrown9@comcast.net
Location: Nehalem Bay
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Water_condition: Fair Viz.
Date: 9-01-2008
Remote Name: 71.231.48.204
September means Fall Chinook on the Oregon Coast. With the Columbia Buoy Ten season now closed, its time to fish Nehalem Oregon a few minutes south of Cannon Beach. Chinook Salmon on the Nehalem River average 20 to 35 pounds with fish being caught in excess of 50 pounds every September. Most fish are caught in the "calm" waters out in front of the town of Nehalem between the Hwy 101 bridge out to the river mouth or the "jaws" on the Pacific Ocean. Using 10' 6" Fetha Styx mooching rods, trolling is the show here with cut-plugged herring and large spinners in 8 to 25 feet of water making for a tremendous fight. We average 4 to 6 King salmon a day. We are currently taking reservations for fishing trips on the Nealem river. We will be fishing from a large and roomy 25 foot Alumaweld Super Vee with a 200hp Yamaha Outboard. Prime dates are still available for September. Also we are booking the October Coho fishery on the Chehalis, Cowlitz, and Lewis rivers. Don't wit for the fishing to get good, Book it now!
Name: Hil Felton
Email: wxyz
Location: Crystal Basin, Loon Lake
Weather: Ideal , cool, light breeze
Water_condition: crystal clear 65-70 deg F
Date: 08-28-08
Remote Name: 66.81.51.178
The Wheels and Reels fishing club held it's monthly fish derby at this alpine setting. I forget how nice it really is -- really beautiful! Our group was small; but not our enthusiasm. All of our fish were small and full of energy. I used a slim willy and worm on one rod and a Seps dodger with a brown grub on the other to land more than a dozen scrappy rainbows. I used lead core ( 4 colors) and down rigger ( 20-30 ft,). My partner Dexter M. got to practice netting and not much catching. And of course I didn't kid him much!! Yeah I didn't. All of the fish caught were very close in size so the balance beam was use to decided that my fish was the heaviest and that Art Sutter's was second heaviest. Winning third heaviest was John Frantz. Our thanks to Dexter Moise for providing the lunch of sandwiches, chips, his garden tomatoes and jalapeno peppers, cookies and soft drinks. His host partner was ill and Dexter shouldered it by himself. Our Sept. derby site is to be decided later when the water conditions are known.
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: EAST DELTA ( miles & miles)
Weather: Hot with north/westerly breezes
Water_condition: Semi clear to just off colored at 76 *
Date: 08-28-08
Remote Name: 69.237.70.215
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 27th.......................HOT WEATHER...LUKE WARM BASS FISHING....Had a chance to join Mike Booker in his boat, which is set up much better than mine for bassing...Once again, launched at Kings Resort and took advantage of an early start running through Disappointment slough while the air was still cool and knowing the temps would soon heat up which is pretty normal for a late August day...On this day, I didn't have to do the boat control thing, just sit back and concentrate on getting my baits to the right location....If a success is gauged on numbers of fish caught & size, on paper we didn't fare well!! Our go to bread & butter baits were Senko worms & fixed weighted Brush hogs which both have a good track record for most anglers who fish this part of the delta....Early part of the day would be an outgoing tide with a afternoon flood tide....We did not find a aggressive bite on either tide! Just a fish here & there and just enough action to keep us in the ball game...Mike had a lot more chances in the AM. hours with quality hookups & lost fish while I just got two dinks!! He wasn't doing anything wrong, they just wouldn't stay hooked!!! The afternoon method of maddness was RUN & GUN as Mike moved some 30 miles to Mildred Island to Franks Tract, Potato Slough and other places where he had success in the past....None of these areas produced more than just a few fish but we got bit!! 10 hours of fishing & covering numerous miles we ended the day with 4 fish for me & 7 for Mike, the largest a 3 pounder!!!! Mike spoiled me last month with a 40 plus day with a 5.4 lb, and many 4 pounders!!! But days like today make you cherish the days when fishing is HOT!! with easy limits....Once again,had a great day fishing for that elusive 10 pounder..LOL....and Mike is a great guide!!!...How about that GIN & TONIC to end the day? See ya on the water....Naked.
Name: Pastor Steve
Email: cordovapastor@comcast.net
Location: North Delta
Weather: Beautiful, light winds
Water_condition: semi clear to partly junky
Date: 08-26-08
Remote Name: 71.193.39.185
Had to go solo today. Worked Sac river and sloughs above the Rio Vista Bridge. Nice day with not too much wind. Relatively few boats out. Landed 4 shakers and 6 keepers with the largest going 6# and most in the 18-20 inch range. Defintely nothing big today. I did see a salmon roll today! (sigh) Water was around 75* and fairly clear but dirtied up around noon. Used shallow Yozuris today in clown, chartreuse/silver and rainbow. 4.5-5 mph and 140 feet back. Garlic scent added not that I think it helps that much, just smells good! Blessings
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Windy
Water_condition: Semi-clear to dirty, lots of debris
Date: 08-25-08
Remote Name: 68.125.109.197
My lucky dog, Spike, and I went out for summer stripers and to check out the Starcraft's "new" steering cable. Caught & eleased 3 keepers (11#, 5#, 18"), 2 undersized, lost 2 (one was a 25-30# King Salmon!). 8 hours, 40 miles, all the wind, dirty water, witches hair & suspended debris you could ever want. Winds 10-14 mph most of the time, 20-25 mph at times. Water 75*, semi-clear to dirty, sky clear, air 65-90*. We shallow trolled at 4.5 mph, 140' back with Yo-Zuris & B16s. All fish caught on the small-lipped Clown & Rainbow Yo-Zuri. I spent more time clearing the lures of weeds today than any other day I've been out. Trolled the Sac River & its sloughs above the Rio Vista Bridge & one place below (water dirtier & bigger wind). The little catching I did was early just as the tide began to come in. Water dirty, windy after that. New steering priceless!
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: North Delta ( Run & Gun)
Weather: Gusty winds Am. Better in afternoon
Water_condition: Off colored to semi clear at 74.5 *
Date: 08-22-08
Remote Name: 69.108.3.183
THURSDAY AUGUST 21st..............A TOUGH, TOUGH DAY IN THE DELTA....On this day, nothing was easy! The open waters in the Rio Vista area had 1-2 foot rollers all morning with sustained winds to about 15 knots with gusts to 20 mph....On this day, I had Brian Arimoto with me, his last chance to striper fish for awhile as he starts back to school next week....Fighting the winds & whitecaps was the rule as we struck out in the shoals, Dairy,Westbank & inside Decker...Most of the water was dis-colored and just barely fishable with just a foot or so visibility....the winds never laid down all morning ....4 hours of trolling and just one under size stripe! Not good...Around noon, We both agreed striper trolling was not gonna happen in the open waters and lets try some bass fishing in Minor where the conditions would less calm. Moving into Minor, we found much better water & much less winds..Worked the bottom of the tide & the early part of the income..Went to weightless Senko's & Brushhawgs with 1/2 oz fixed weights.....Once again found the bite very tough as the bass were not responding....We couldn't find aggressive fish ...As the tide started to turn on the income, we got a few hit & misses ...and by late in the afternoon we managed to pick up 4 bass with one decent bass caught by YOURS TRULY....A 4 pounder!! Other than that, A very slow day in the delta....Oh well, we"ll hit again when Brian gets a break from school and have a better day..See ya on the water.....Naked...,...........P.S. Guy Brown, Nice having you back.....
Name: FatBear
Email: csbaman@aol.com
Location: San Francisco Bay
Weather: Calling for winds of 11 mph
Water_condition: Nice quiet Tides
Date: 08-21-08
Remote Name: 64.12.117.141
This Saturday the 23rd we are having a little derby for Halibut on SF Bay. Launching out of Berkeley between 5:30a to 6a with a $1 entry for the Big Butt bag. Come on down and fish with us. It's only a $5 launch fee , so hook up the boat and meet us down their. Call Me Bear at 916-335-1933 for more info.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sierra Nevada
Weather: Perfect
Water_condition: Beautiful
Date: 08-12-08
Remote Name: 69.224.218.96
I led a group of 15 on a Sierra Club Basecamp Trip Aug 10-17 2008. Fished a bit Aug 12-16 at 10,700’ in the Humphreys Basin (above Bishop, CA) lakes and creeks. Caught & released limits easily each day fishing a few minutes/hours a day. Most on small spinners (Meps, Panther Martins (black, gold & silver), Kastmasters in gold & silver), some fly fishing (most caddis dry flies, one on a Zug Bug nymph. Beautiful scenery. Largest Golden went 10”.
Name: trolling nino
Email: nino2x@sbcglobal.net
Location: fishing at eagle lake
Weather: calm
Water_condition: good
Date: 08-17-2008
Remote Name: 75.5.246.78
fished 10th to the 15th with my wife got 4 fish every day from 2.2 lbs. to 3.14 fished 27 to 30 ft deep trolling green and brown grubs bobber fish at 30 ft.
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Decker Island area
Weather: Windy and hot
Water_condition: 73 Degrees/semi-clear
Date: 08-15-08
Remote Name: 76.114.17.155
I took my good friend, building contractor and slow-pitch baseball player Bill Bushey out bait fishing for stripers or anything that bites yesterday. We wanted to fish down by light #5 but there was a wind right up the alley of the Sacto River near Sherman Lake causing big waves, so we fished near the power lines. We only caught 5 legal fish. I got one 19" striper and one catfish. I also caught 2 Sacto Pikes. Bill only caught 3 catfish. We also caught about 25 underize stripers. From now on I'm gonna fish with shad or anchovies. I ain't gonna use those stinky sardines that get my boat smelly and filthy. Next week I'll be back after largemouths until Sept when the stripers are jumpin' in the boats. Good fishin! Jerry
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Steamboat to Decker Island
Weather: HOT! & hotter!
Water_condition: Semi clear TO OFF COLORED AT 75 *
Date: 08-15-08
Remote Name: 71.128.110.122
THURSDAY AUGUST 14th...............BLOOD SWEAT & TEARS!!!!! On this day, took my Bass buddy Mike Booker out chasing down summer stripers..Unlike last week, we had a fuller moon & without a doubt, bigger tides..Don't care how hot the temps are, when you are getting bit, and catching fish you don't have time to think about the constant sweat running down your face. On this day we had twenty or more hookups bringing 15 to the boat and NOT FISH FISH THAT WENT OVER FIVE POUNDS!!!!! Don't know if the bigger fish took the day off or moved? We found the best bite inside Decker Island in the 6-8 foot range just at the start of the incoming tide...If you didn't hook up, they simply ripped you trick tail off your YO-ZURI ! THE SURE SIGNS OF SMALL FISH! Fished just next to RON RETZLAFF who was in his buddies boat..Same thing for these guys...SMALL FISH!..Did manage to get one fish over ten pounds...A 13 POUND CARP WHICH I SNAGGED & BROUGHT IN BACKWARDS!! Don't know how my hooks penetrated through those hugh scales? After devoting some 9 hours of shallow trolling & not getting one fish that was worthy, we decided to finish the day back in Steamboat throwing Swimbaits & Brushogs for some blackbass...While Mike picked a few up to 2 1/2 pounds all I could manage was one smallmouth that didn't make a pound!..SUMMARY; I failed to find those 6 to 10 pounders which were just about everywhere just last week. We gave it our best shot and thats all you can do...Better days ahead, Thanks for hanging in there Mike, enjoyed your company as always...See you on the water...Naked...
Name: chuck mc
Email: mckaychuck@yahoo.com
Location: n of rio vista
Weather: little warm
Water_condition: not bad
Date: 08-11-08
Remote Name: 74.37.81.115
trolled for about 4 hrs for nada ,bait fished for about the same -two cat fish. As bad is that was its still better than working.
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: STEAMBOAT TO DECKER
Weather: WARM with northery breezes
Water_condition: Semi clear TO OFF COLORED AT 74.6 *
Date: 08-11-08
Remote Name: 69.108.2.136
SUNDAY AUGUST 10th........................SOFT TIDES EQUAL HARD HITS.......Incoming tide....Two feet two inches....Outgoing....One foot one inch....Had to double check my tidebook just to make sure I read it right! Had my son in law Gabe with me as we launched at Hogback at about 9:00am, a late start for sure. Would be working the income till about three pm. Used the clown colored Yo-Zuries once again....Found fish just about everywhere but the Westbank...Looks like they are dredging that area just below Sandy's beach & have the water discolored....We did pretty well inside Decker but most fish were cookie-cutters in the 3-4 pound class...Around noon I get a call from my wife advising me that Tom Ramage is on the water & is trying to locate us. Making contact with Tom I tell him we are getting bit in Decker and would join him as soon as our bite quits or we can't find bigger fish...Well, the bite continued on but the fish remained on the small size!. Pulled out and met Tom upstream above the Rio Vista bridge...They had picked up 8 fish but nothing big...We both continued to pick up fish at a moderate pace right up to the top of the tide then it really slowed down...Keep in mind the outgoing tide was only a one footer!!! But, on this day, thats what Mr. Striper wanted....The fish jumped up in size from dinks to the almost twenty pound class as Tom got an 18 pounder & I got a 17 pounder....Must have been bigger fish as I had two others come unbutton after taking long runs...Ended the day back in Steamboat and found fish to ten pounds in the lower end.....As we headed towards the barn ( Hogback) our fish count was 32 for us and 23 for them...Not bad for summer run stripes...Keep in mind many of the fish were on the small size mixed with the larger ones...Observed very little boat traffic trolling as other boats were on anchor bait fishing...Another unexpected good day in the delta with wimp tides!!! See ya on the water....Naked.....P.S. Nice hooking up with you Tom.....
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Semi-clear to clear
Date: 08-08-08
Remote Name: 69.224.218.96
Bill Crooks and I devoted 3 hours, 20 miles for 5 legals (15#, 11#, 6#, 5#, 4#, 1 undersized, lost none, lost 2-3 tails). Shallow (6-7’) trolled the incoming tide at 4.25-4.75 mph 140’ back. We worked the Sac R and its sloughs above the Rio Vista Bridge. Water 71.8-72.4*, semi-clear to clear. Air 50-75*. Sky clear. Wind 4-8 mph. A short day as my steering went out, we decided to troll back to Hogback before it froze up on us. I'll be in the Sierra, Humphreys Basin, for 8 days day-hiking and trying for 18-19" Golden Trout (California's State Fish). Starcraft should be fixed by the time I return. Thanks for the company Bill, good going on that 15#er!
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: NORTH DELTA including Steamboat
Weather: Breezy at times & warm
Water_condition: NICE! Semi clear at 75.8 *
Date: 08-07-08
Remote Name: 69.108.2.136
WEDS AUGUST 6th..............................THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME......After spending the past month bassing in the East delta, decided it was time to return to my backyard, the north delta....This week my wife Sandra reminded me that it had been more than two months since I had taken her out .....I said" OK lets hit it on Wednesday......THE REPORT.........After briefly checking the days tides, it looked like a fairly good day to troll if we could find the fish...High tide was around 9:30 am and low was late in the afternoon..Both under three feet...After launching out of Hogback and still an hour away from the high slack tide, started shallow trolling in lower Steamboat....Went with brand new Yo-zuries as my spring run lures had many battle scars from the great fishing back in March & April...On this day we only used two colors...Red head & the clown .....Fished for more than an hour without a bump and just like clockwork as the tide turned, we got into fish, mostly dinks, but a few to 3-4 lbs...For the record, all of our fishing was done above the Rio Vista bridge and the Old Sac river area...Almost the same trolling pattern as in the spring....It seems the fish were pretty much scattered but when we found a school the action was enough to keep you in the ballgame ...By noon our numbers were in the twenty's with not one fish over 7 pounds!! Then we ran into my old buddy Mark Wilson...While my wife & myself were happy getting bit at a pretty good rate, Mark is always good about giving advice and when he does, I listen! He tells me to try another location where he has been getting bigger fish not far away.....BINGO!! Just like that, we are into larger fish up to 13 pounds..Thanks Mark...We also ran into Clyde Wands who had his grandson with him.....As you would expect, the youngster is doing well fishing with his Famous Grandfather!! The bite continues right to the bottom of the outgo & when the tide turns around on the income ( 4:30 pm.) We got blitzed for about an hour with many double hookups!! Many of these stripes caught late were in the 9-11 pound bracket...Then the winds picked up and white-capped the water.....Ran back into Steamboat to get out of the two foot waves heading for the ramp...Picked up two more fish before calling it a day....SUMMARY: Total fish caught..33 stripes....largest...13 pounds...8 between 9 & 11 pounds....many 3-5 pounders...Did find a TAG on one of the 5 pounders & will turn it in to Fish & Game soon...A mixed bag of stripers as some were very fresh looking and some had been the system awhile & very dingy looking....While I always expect to catch fish even in the summer months, did not think we would have a 30 plus day! Released all fish but one as it was morality wounded with gill damage...Gotta love the North Delta...See ya on the water..Naked.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Nice, hot at the end
Water_condition: Fishable
Date: 08-01-08
Remote Name: 69.225.195.140
Took my neighbor, Gordon Gage, and my lucky dog, Spike, out for summer striped bass. 4.5 hours, 26 miles. 3 legals (14#/32”, released, 5#/22”, 5#/22”), 2 undersized, lost none. Shallow (6-7’) trolled at 4.25-4.75 mph 140’ back the Sac R and its sloughs above the Rio Vista Bridge. Water 73.4*, semi-clear. Air 80-95*. Sky clear. Wind 2-6 mph (almost no wind). In at 10:50 a.m., out at 3 p.m. Not the best tides, moon phase but a beautiful, quiet summer day on the Delta. Our best action was during the first 2 hours of the incoming tide. I hope you enjoyed your first striper outing Gordon, thanks for the company. Good going Spike!
Name: Fat1Bear
Email: csbaman@aol.com
Location: Berkley Marina
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 7-31-2008
Remote Name: 207.200.116.132
Hey a bunch of us are trying to get a Group Halibutt Trip out of Berkley on August 23rd. If you have a boat or need a seat get a hold of me at CSBAman@aol.com Hope you can Make it. Pass around the word. Thanks, Bear
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lake Berryessa
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Nice
Date: 07-29-08
Remote Name: 68.126.128.204
Steve Murakami joined me and my lucky dog, Spike, for the day. 4.5 hours, 15 miles. 6 Kokanee (16”, 17”, 17+”, 15”, 17”). Lost none! Had 2 hits/no stick. We launched at Capell Cove. Were in off the Ranch House at 7:30 a.m., headed in at 1:00 p.m. Water 76.4-78.5*, clear to 11’. Air 65-85*. Sky overcast early, clear later. Wind 0-8 mph. We pretty much fished the East shore in 100’ of water, North of the Ranch House. We did not get a bite until 9:00, a fish until 9:25. 5 of the six we got were on a copper 4/0 dodger and pink RGT double hook rig with garlic scented Shoepeg white corn. 5 of 6 were at 50’, 1 at 60’. Speed around 1.0-1.2 mph (ground speed). We put Krill gel on our downrigger balls & dodgers. Set backs 20-30’. We were pleased we were not skunked, with the size of the Kokanee. 2-3 of the larger ones took quite a bit of line, several times before we got them in. 3-5 other boats on the water, very little radio traffic, saw nets out a few times. Thanks for the companionship Steve, a really enjoyable day, glad you could make it out.
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: EAST DELTA ( Mildred area )
Weather: Nice AM. hours to WINDY PM.
Water_condition: SEMI CLEAR TO OFF COLORED AT 78.6 *
Date: 07-29-08
Remote Name: 69.227.208.95
MONDAY JULY 28th...........................BRIAN ARIMOTO joined me for a days fishing the East Delta.....On this day, the weather was perfect in the morning hours with just light breezes...After launching at Kings ( 7:00am.) the air temps were on the cool side at about 57 degrees and the water very serene with just a slight ripple. The bottom of the outgoing tide a 4 footer was at 10:45 am...We started off using Senko's, Brian went with a 5 inch & I went with a 6 incher.....Well, Brian's 5 incher got the fishes attention much better than mine as he picked up 4 fish to my one in about half an hour! The fourth, a nice fat Five pounder!!! We were fishing in the main deep water channel by light 13....As we approached the bottom of the tide, the bites pretty much quit, so we decided to try Columbia cut where I did well on my last outing....Fished that whole cut and only picked up one fish....Tried drop-shotting & brushhogs with half oz. weights...SLOW!! Time to move again...Headed for Mildred Island & fished the south end...Brian picks up fish number 6 & loses a few using a weighted brushhog,,,I can't seem to get bit so switch over to a drop/ shot with a 7 inch Robo..After many casts, I catch my second fish of the day....Brian is now using a topwater frog and gets one blowup and misses the hookup!...Its now mid-day and time to eat lunch..The wind is now picking up and hard to hold the boat in Mildred so we move back into the many cuts entering this area,,,,Very slow!! The wind is now a major factor as we can't find protection for boat control....Returned to the deepwater channel and the many islands connected and found a little less winds....I pick up two more small fish and we decide to call it a day as the winds are relentless and the conditions are poor....Total fish caught....4 for me & 8 for Brian..A very slow day with one or two decent fish...Just like Striper fishing, some days the fish will humble you and on this day it was just TOUGH fishing....Always have fun fishing with you Brain, lets do it again soon....My Buds in the north delta are telling me the stripes are picking up so maybe I'll try that soon? See ya on the water...Naked..
Name: Tim Martin
Email: emailme@elkgrove.net
Location: SF bay & Pacific
Weather: Lt wind
Water_condition:
Date: 07-25-08
Remote Name: 207.173.97.203
First let me say a big thanks to J Lopes who operates Righthook Sportfishing. My dad and brother went with me on this trip. Between the 3 of us we have over 120 years of fishing experience so we thought we knew how to fish, and catching some halibuit would be easy. We met J at Berkley ramp at 6:00, went to the bait receiver and got some live bait. our first stop proved we didn't know as much about catching fish as we thought. J put us on fish but we lost one Halibuit and missed all the rest. J was patient and kept telling us what to do, but those combined years of bad habits made it hard for us to listen. We made several other stops and listened to J and managed to catch 3 limits of Halibuit to 25.8 lbs and 2 striped bass! J has a lot of knowlege to share. anyone interested in fishing with a real pro I recomend him. his number is 916-417-5670 Thanks J for a 1st class trip,
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Getting better
Date: 07-24-08
Remote Name: 68.126.128.204
My lucky dog Spike & I went out for summer stripers. 8 hours, 50 miles. 6 legals (16#, 10#, 5#, 20”, 19”, 18”), 2 undersized, lost 2, lost 2-3 tails. The 10 & 5#ers were a double (my first solo)! Deep trolled (14-18’) 2.25 mph 65-90’ back, shallow (6-8') trolled at 4.25-4.75 mph 140’ back the Sac R and its sloughs above the Rio Vista Bridge. Water 72-74*, semi-clear to clear. Air 60-92*. Sky night to clear. Wind 0-12 mph (2-6 mph most of the time). The water had cleared up a bit. As I was fishing a rising tide, slack & beginning of the outgoing tides I used B16s. Caught all of the fish on Rainbow, Red Head & Pearl. A Red Head Yo-Zuri got a 4# Squaw Fish! A long but one of my better days this year.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Night
Water_condition: Fishable
Date: 07-21-08
Remote Name: 68.126.128.204
Bill Crooks & I devoted 4 hours, 20 miles to try another night of summer night trolling for stripers. We were skunked, not a bite. Shallow and deep trolled the Sac R and its sloughs above the Rio Vista Bridge. Water 73-75*, semi-clear to clear. Air 70-55*. Sky dusk to dark. Wind 0-10 mph. There was another boat out, they did nothing. It got cold around midnight, we called it a day and headed in. Thanks for the company Bill.
Name: Capt. Jerry Brown
Email: jdbrown9@comcast.net
Location: Columbia River
Weather: Partly cloudy
Water_condition: Clear
Date: 07-24-2008
Remote Name: 71.231.48.204
Columbia "Buoy Ten" Fall Chinook Fishing!!! August means Fall Chinook. With the end of Summer Steelhead season, comes Fall King fishing on the Columbia, better known as Buoy Ten. Beginning the first week of August, Approximately 376,800 fall chinook salmon are expected to return to the Columbia River at Astoria Oregon - up from 219,600 fish last year. This year's fishery should benefit from an estimated return of 86,200 upriver bright kings (URB's) - up from 14,600 last year - bound for the Spring Creek hatchery above Bonneville Dam. With water temps in the high 60's, these fish will come in and out of the Columbia river with the tides. We are going to target these fish out of the Warrenton Marina this year in the calm waters around the Astoria bridge both on the Washington and Oregon side of the river. The famous "Church Hole" and "Shipwreck" will produce limits of King Salmon. Trolling is the name of the game here. Using 10'6" mooching rods from Fetha-Styx, level wind Shimano Bantam 50 reels loaded with braided line, we will troll the Delta Diver Fish Flash combo along with various spinners and cut-plug herring. Most of the fish will average 20 to 35 pounds with fish caught up to 50 pounds every season. We average 4 to 6 King salmon a day with limits of Coho being caught in late August into September. We are currently taking reservations for fishing trips at Buoy Ten on the Columbia river. We will be fishing from a large and roomy 25 foot Alumaweld Super Vee with a 200hp Yamaha Outboard. Prime dates are available from August 20th thru September 10th. Catch rates, fishing reports, and fishing reservations may be obtained online at http://www.columbia-river-fishing-guide.com or by phone at (206)-920-2428. Also I have started an on-line travel company. Please take a look next time you're booking travel for a fishing trip with J and L Guided Sportfishing, ( aifare, hotels, rental vehicles) and if I'm the same or less, I would appreciate you booking with White River Travel rather than Expedia or Travelocity.
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: EAST DELTA ( WARDS ISL )
Weather: VERY WARM WITH LIGHT BREEZES
Water_condition: SEMI CLEAR TO OFF COLORED AT 76.6 *
Date: 07-24-08
Remote Name: 69.227.208.95
WEDS JULY 23rd..............................BASS MARATHON SOLO...........Twelve hours of bassing & exploring the many islands & cuts that seem to never end and using just a delta map as my hand held GPS batteries went dead!! But, even using visual land marks can be confusing as you are constantly changing directions and I found myself going in circles! Through trial & error I did find some of the water that I fished with my Coach / Guide Mike Booker which made me feel more comfortable....My main goal on this day was to learn this part of the delta and what a better way to do it being by yourself....THE REPORT........After launching at Kings Marina ( 6:45 am.) headed down Disappointment slough and looked for some fishy water which is everywhere...High tide was about an hour away and didn't expect to get bit till the start of the outgo...My three rods were set up for Senko, Brush hogs, & drop/shotting....Went with 6 inch red/black worms on the high tide and got bit very quickly...Two dinks & one 3 pounder...At the start of the outgo things got even better as I picked up 6 more fish to 4 pounds.....For some reason on this day, the fish were brutal on my Senko's tearing them up badly!...In an hour I went through a whole pack...Just as I got on a roll fishing the outgoing tide, about half way out the bite died!!!! Nothing touched my worms! Good time to eat my lunch and re think the situation.....Its now in the heat of the day and the tide has gone out a good three feet exposing much of the green grass (weeds) along the banks...Switched over to my brushhogs with a fixed 1/2 oz bullet weight and focused on the front part of the weeds.....BINGO!!! Got the biggest fish of the day....4.5 pounds!! Stayed with the brushhog till the bottom of the tide picking up 5 more fish to 3 pounds...Its now 4:00 pm and the tide is slowly coming back in..Went to my drop/shot rig with 1/2 oz lead & 7 inch purple Robo worms...Did well, but no fish bigger than two pounds....Its now 7:30pm and I'm beat...Covered a lot of water on this day but failed to make it to Mildred Island as I couldn't find it!!! Total fish caught was 21 bass with two 4 pounders and three 3 pounders...I was surprised how my Jetcraft non bass boat handled through out the day ...Not as good as a Real bass boat but it worked...A fun day on this part of the delta as I'm still learning...See ya on the water....Naked...
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Better
Date: 07-18-08
Remote Name: 68.126.128.204
I had a rare opportunity to go night fishing (90 minutes of night, 7.5 hours of day-light) with two of the Delta's most experienced striper chasers, Bill Crooks and "Old Man River" Clyde Wands. 9 hours, 30 miles. 5 legals to 8#. Shallow and deep trolled (Yo-Zuri Fire Tiger, Mackerel, Clown, Charteuse/Black Spots, Rainbow Trout at 2.25-3.25 mph 65-90’ back deep (14-18’) trolling, 4.25-4.75 mph shallow (6-8’) trolling 140’ back). Most, largest fish caught deep. We trolled the Sac R and its sloughs above the Rio Vista Bridge. Water 73-75*, semi-clear to clear. Air 60-85*. Sky dark to clear. Wind 0-5 mph. We fished the end of the 4.8’ incoming tide, the slack, all of -0.2’ incoming tide. Cache Slough very dirty. A slow but great day with two great Delta fishermen, I learned a lot, enjoyed great company. Thanks for the invite Bill.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Sac-side
Weather: The wind cooled things down
Water_condition: Fishable?
Date: 07-17-08
Remote Name: 68.126.128.204
My lucky dog, Spike, and his not so luck partner devoted 3 hours, 20 miles for one undersized, one take/lost (the big ones always get away), no lost tails. Shallow trolled (Yo-Zuri Red Head & Rainbow Trout at 4.25-4.75 mph 140’ back) the Sac R and its sloughs above the Rio Vista Bridge. Water 75*, semi-clear to dirty. Air 70-82*. Sky clear. Wind 6-12 mph. I fished the end of the 4.8’ outgoing tide, the slack and the first hour and a half of the -0.2’ incoming tide. Cache Slough very dirty. Another tough day for me. No radio traffic, only one or two other boats. Glad Spike (not too hot for him, he misses the water)and I could got out. Thanks for the company Spike.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lake Berryessa
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Fine
Date: 07-15-08
Remote Name: 68.126.128.204
Bill Crooks invited me to join him for the SIRS/Jolly Hookers Derby, 12 boats, 25 fishermen. 6 hours, 18 miles. Tough day, less than a fish a rod. We launched at Markley Cove. We look for fish off the bank East of Skiers’ Cove. Nothing. 7:00 in off Big Island. Water 76*, clear; air 60-85*; sky clear; wind 0-4 mph. We saw fish on the fishfinder at 40-70', several looking at our offerings, very few takes. Bill got one bite, Guy a take, lost it at 62’down. Bill got a small Kokanee and small Rainbow, all our hits/Bill's fish were on a PRGT behind a Rainbow/other dodger. "Big Al" Ezell was on the water and got 20-30 to 18”, half Kokanee, half Rainbow. Thanks for the invite, company Bill.
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: EAST DELTA (mildred Island )
Weather: PERFECT! WITH LIGHT BREEZES
Water_condition: SEMI CLEAR TO OFF COLORED AT 74.6 *
Date: 07-17-08
Remote Name: 69.238.170.103
WEDNESDAY JULY 16th.............................SALMON OPENER OFF LIMITS !!!!! Before I get into this fishing report, I have to thank Mike Booker for inviting me to his backyard.. The East Delta.....Have not missed the salmon opening day since the first year they closed it from January 15th through July 15th to protect the Winter runs.......If you are around my age, you can remember when you could take salmon all year long....Enough said" The Report....Mike pulls up right on schedule six am. sharp! Can't tell you how excited I am to get an opportunity to join Mike and fish where major tournaments are held every year and to have a chance to get a fish of a life time......As we are driving south on interstate 5 , Mike explains to me how fishing can change day by day also telling me he had a good day on Monday....Fishing for over thirty years, I totally understood!...On a positive note, we had good tides & a good moon phase along with good weather..Arrived at Kings Island Resort, and launched at this small one boat at a time ramp...We entered through Disappointment slough and I immediately was lost!! Islands,cuts meandering endlessly but very fishy!! We started off with 6 inch Senko's & 5/0 hooks.....Very slow start as the tide was high slack..Mike assured me once we got some movement, things would happen..And, just as he predicted, things got going quickly as we started to get bit! ...Mike's method of madness is he doesn't spend much time in one location as there so much water to cover its run & gun...We were looking for aggressive fish and we found them! A few dinks, then bigger fish as the current picked up..By ten am. we had caught over 15 fish to three & half pounds..Mike switched over to a brushhog with a 1/2 oz bullet weight and nailed another 3 plus pounder! I stayed with my 6 inch worm as I needed to get better pitching and was doing well....My seventh fish of the day was my largest! 5 pounds 4 oz. Never thought this novice would get a bass this large? While it was in the 5 pound range, it looked much bigger! Mike took a few pictures before releasing him...By noon we paused to eat lunch....We had now caught 25 bass! Our next area would be towards Mildred Island where we would be doing some drop-shotting...Good move as we found bass chasing minnows right to the surface..It looked as if were RAINING on the water as the bass pushed the schools of bait towards the bank!!! Did very well in this area drop-shotting bringing our total number of bass caught to 38 fish..Even Mike who fishes this area on a regular basis was impressed with the days action.....Late in the day we went back to pitching Senko's and this rookie caught the last two fish..A 3 pounder & a 2....Don't know how many cast we made, but it had to be over a thousand!!! Two happy anglers heading home and only once did I think about the salmon closure...Just once as the joy of catching these bass enthroned me....For the record, the bite slowed down as the tide filled back in but a great bite on the outgo...Did alot of practicing pitching worms on my front lawn the past two weeks and it did pay off as Mike hardly did any coaching me..Thanks again Mike for sharing your backyard with me..THE EAST DELTA....see ya on the water....Naked.....
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: STUMPY MEADOWS CAMPGROUND
Weather: LESS SMOKE & very nice...
Water_condition: Gin Clear at 72 * surface....
Date: 07-14-08
Remote Name: 69.238.170.103
JULY 10th through July 13th........................NO WIFES...NO DOGS....NO NEWSPAPERS, T.V. & NO PHONE SERVICE....Robert (Shell Station) and myself arrived late Thursday at campsite # 20 which would be our home away from home for three days!! Roberts Dodge Supercab & Lund boat combined is about 39 feet long and the advertised campsite was 40 feet long! Not much room for error as it was a challenge pulling in & out which we did each day we launched the boat!! I'm thinking the people who design these sites all drive small Toyota's? LOL...The weather on Thursday was hot & smoky but Friday thru Sunday improved to just warm with just a hint of smoke.....While this is a recreational lake, the good news is there is no water skier's or jet ski's with a 5 mph speed limit....Just a few canoe's paddling around & friendly people.. AND NOW THE FISHING REPORT......We used one downrigger & three other rods set up with lead core line....Both worked to perfection using Hoochies & Half-Fast spreaders....With the warm surface temps reaching 72.5 degrees, I was surprised to see fish hitting the top!...This lake is well stocked with planters & some hold overs which went to about 17 inches....Boat pressure is not a problem as we never saw more than 5 boats on the lake at one time all the time we were there!..Forgot to mention,we tipped the hoochies with good old nightcrawlers & used Pro-Cure LV trout scents....Robert even used corn and it worked! Stumpy Meadows is a shallow water lake averaging only 50 feet with a few deep spots that go 113 feet by the dam....As we found out, you really gotta be careful pulling a downrigger ball as the depth can change quickly...Yeah, we banged the bottom a few times but no major mistakes!...Caught most of our fish between 25 - 40 feet and kept the boat speed between 1.2 to 1.8 mph.....We had three double hook ups & one triple which is always a challenge for netting!!! In the three & one half days spent fishing we landed 40 rainbows with the best day on Sunday got 17 fish.....Releasing many & never going over our limit....Robert kept the Camp Host happy with fish already cleaned and ready to eat! Don't know if its legal, but fed the local Eagle a small injured trout? Like most campers, we brought more food than than we could consume but tried hard !! N.Y. steaks,hamburgers,hot dogs not too mention the 4 star breakfast with 3 eggs apiece!! NO SMORES......Averaged about 5 hours sleep a night as we played cards till midnight each evening but managed to be on the water by 7:00am sharp!....Did some hiking which I'm still paying for!! Robert's 39 years old...I'm 62 !!!!! Tried fly fishing but couldn't get a rise and there wasn't much of a hatch....This was the first time in twenty five years I have camped without my wife and while I had fun with Robert, I kinda missed her! She keeps me in line...In a nutshell, I would recommend this small lake for fisherman that don't mind catching planters with an occasional hold over...Dept of Fish & Game have done well in stocking this body of water...And, you don't have to pay an arm & a leg for gas to get there!!! Thanks Robert for inviting me along as I really enjoyed your company and had fun as every day was an adventure....Back to the delta this week joining Mr. Mike Booker for some bass fishing..Hope with all the practice pitching Senko,s at home have helped.....See ya on the water....Naked......P.S.. Hey!Tom Ramage I'm ready for those big lakes on highway 88......
Name: Luckypants888
Email: Luckypants888@yahoo.com
Location: Delta Frank's Tract
Weather: warm then hot and smoky
Water_condition: semi-clear
Date: 07-10-08
Remote Name: 76.232.7.2
I had a chance to fish with a good friend of mine today around Frank's Tract. The air was bit smoky, but with the wind over at Frank's... it wasn't much of an issue. The tide was good. It was cooler today than the day before. We fished the tules and some of the banks. I caught my limit with plastics by 10. Tight Lines, Luckypants888
Name: fred franklin
Email: franklin.f@sbcglobal.net
Location: stumpy meadows
Weather: no smoke, hot some wind
Water_condition: clear, 72deg.
Date: 07-08-08
Remote Name: 71.155.150.131
great day out of the smoke, troled most of the flasher that worked before with night crawler. some hits , no takers today. the kids camping there did great at the ramp. they had just planted.this was my first time on this sight. keep up the good work everbody
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Sac-side
Weather: Hot, little to no wind
Water_condition: Semi-clear to dirty
Date: 07-07-08
Remote Name: 68.126.128.204
I had a chance to Mark Wilson out in my boat hunting for summer stripers. I left my lucky dog, Spike, home due to the heat. We landed no legal stripers, 6-8 undersized stripers (one trolling!) and a 6-7 small catfish. 7 hours, 36 miles. Water 72-73*, semi-clear to dirty; air 73-102*, sky smokey; wind 0-3 mph. We trolled the Sac above & below the Rio Vista Bridge. We bait fished frozen shad above the Power Lines for 4 hours. We just could not find the stripers. The water was semi-clear at best, usually dirty. It was a hot day, little to no wind. Thanks for the company, great time Mark.
Name: soon2bfishin
Email: replacementkilla@yahoo.com
Location: montezuma slough and area
Weather: nice hopefully
Water_condition: same
Date: 07-09-08
Remote Name: 98.207.178.50
Looking to be fishing out at the Montezuma Slough and surrounding sloughs and area. Looking to get tips from y'all. Baits for bait fishin... Lures for trollin.... etc.... Should we troll there??? Are there some specific spots we should try??? We hope ya'll will give us some pointers. we sure would like to increase our chances a bit considering the cost to fish these days and the price of gas.... Are there some areas that we can find largemouth in that area or are we strictly Striper and Sturgeon fishin in that area??? How about Catfish??? I kindof scaned past postings but didn't see anything regarding Suisun Montezuma area..... Anybody fishin that area???? Pass the info please???? Thanks all....
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lake Berryessa
Weather: Light Breezes very nice
Water_condition: Clear at 70 * surface
Date: 07-03-08
Remote Name: 69.237.69.145
WEDS JULY 2nd ................................EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE WORM ?...... NOT ALWAYS!!!! I get a call from my good friend Al from Big Al's Guide Service late on Tuesday....Tells me he's heading for lake Berryessa on Weds and invites me along ..Anytime Al has a empty seat in his ThunderJet, I jump at the chance to join him...After all, he's one of the better guides Koke fishing at New Melones & Berryessa....Well, Al tells me he wants to get an early start and I ask Al what time are you gonna pick me up? He replys " three thirty am!!!!!! OK! see ya in the morning....Set the alarm for 2:15 am and ended up getting less than 4 hours rest after watching the Giants game...Gulping down large amounts of coffee & getting my stuff ready, Al is right on time....3:30 am....Here we go in the dark heading for Berryessa!...Al introduced me to his neighbor Jim who also was invited.....Arrived at the launch at 5:00am sharp! First boat on the water...Here's how the day went......Didn't get our first fish till 8:30 am. That means we shot blanks for more than three hours!! So much for the early thing as I think the fish were still sleeping! LOL....We used Hoochies in pink & Seps dodgers in many colors laced with the the smelliest corn from garlic to carp spit...Nasty stuff!! But it worked...We covered water from 30 feet to down to 79 feet.....The first three fish hooked never made it to the boat as we went 0 for three! The next fish hooked, we got in, a small koke that went 14 inches....Don't know what happened? But. the next 4 fish were Rainbows!!! Al kept dropping the trolling balls down trying to find the the depths where he thought the Kokes were holding.....No luck! We continued catching Rainbows....We got to the point where we started releasing the trout so our limits for Kokes were not effected......Al kept assuring us we would find the Kokes if it took all day! Well, it did!! late in the afternoon only one other boat besides us was still out. Just when we put a time limit on the days fishing...5:30pm...We get into a koke bite!!! 5 in a row!!! Summary: A great day rainbow fishing & according to Big Al, a slow day for Kokes!!! Total fish caught and kept -----7 kokes & 6 rainbows.....releasing many, many trout....While Jim & myself had fun catching fish Big Al was disappointed by the lack of Kokanee ....In talking with other anglers, they also had a slow day...Thanks again Al for the invite but next time could we make it a more normal 5:00am start? Plan on returning to Stumpy Meadows & camping a couple days with Robert from the Shell station on the eleventh of this month...Hope there will be less smoke than my last visit? See ya on the water......Naked...
Name: Capt. Jerry Brown
Email: jdbrown9@comcast.net
Location: Cowlitz river
Weather: Warm and Sunny
Water_condition: 3' of Viz
Date: 6-30-2008
Remote Name: 71.231.48.204
July.......Cowlitz River Summer Steelhead Fishing with a 6 Fish Limit!!!! We are already seeing tons of these fish being caught on the Cowlitz and the run will peak this month. Looking to catch your 6 fish limit of powerful, chrome bright summerruns? Then don't delay and call today to reserve your date. Stop wishing and lets go fishing for limits of chrome!!! The Cowlitz has two distinct runs of aggressive biting fish, "A" runs which are now in the river and "B" runs which show up later in the summer. The "A" run that is currently here now are 8 to 12 lb. fish destined for the hatchery at Blue Creek. "B"run's are larger fish 12 to 18 pounds and return to the Barrier Dam hatchery. Due to the Cowlitz River hatcheries seeing an abundance of steelhead return in the last few weeks, the limit has been increased to 6 fish per person. Lets go get 'em! Currently we are catching an average of 6 to 10 fish a day and expect those number to increase into double digits by the 4th of July weekend. Several limits have been caught on various days freedrifting from Blue Creek to the I-5 Bridge. We are using Fetha Styx FSSH 961-2 ultra light spinning rods with Shimano Spinning reels loaded with 8 lb line. Freedrifting produces a fishing style that is very natural to the fish and drifts that are hundreds of yards long covering lots of holding water. Come experience the heart-pounding, fast and intense fish catching action on these ultra light rods! We are currently taking reservations for both morning and afternoon/evening trips on the Cowlitz. We will be fishing from 2 large roomy 25 foot Alumaweld Super Vee boats with 200 hp motors from Yamaha and Mercury. Prime dates are still available thru August 17th for Cowlitz River Steelhead.
Name: Capt. Jerry Brown
Email: jdbrown9@comcast.net
Location: Cowlitz river
Weather: Warm and Sunny
Water_condition: 3' of Viz
Date: 6-30-2008
Remote Name: 71.231.48.204
July.......Cowlitz River Summer Steelhead Fishing with a 6 Fish Limit!!!! We are already seeing tons of these fish being caught on the Cowlitz and the run will peak this month. Looking to catch your 6 fish limit of powerful, chrome bright summerruns? Then don't delay and call today to reserve your date. Stop wishing and lets go fishing for limits of chrome!!! The Cowlitz has two distinct runs of aggressive biting fish, "A" runs which are now in the river and "B" runs which show up later in the summer. The "A" run that is currently here now are 8 to 12 lb. fish destined for the hatchery at Blue Creek. "B"run's are larger fish 12 to 18 pounds and return to the Barrier Dam hatchery. Due to the Cowlitz River hatcheries seeing an abundance of steelhead return in the last few weeks, the limit has been increased to 6 fish per person. Lets go get 'em! Currently we are catching an average of 6 to 10 fish a day and expect those number to increase into double digits by the 4th of July weekend. Several limits have been caught on various days freedrifting from Blue Creek to the I-5 Bridge. We are using Fetha Styx FSSH 961-2 ultra light spinning rods with Shimano Spinning reels loaded with 8 lb line. Freedrifting produces a fishing style that is very natural to the fish and drifts that are hundreds of yards long covering lots of holding water. Come experience the heart-pounding, fast and intense fish catching action on these ultra light rods! We are currently taking reservations for both morning and afternoon/evening trips on the Cowlitz. We will be fishing from 2 large roomy 25 foot Alumaweld Super Vee boats with 200 hp motors from Yamaha and Mercury. Prime dates are still available thru August 17th for Cowlitz River Steelhead.
Name: robert from shell
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal.net
Location: prosser creek res.
Weather: warm
Water_condition: clear
Date: 06-29-08
Remote Name: 74.37.122.94
Well I decided to head up to Prosser Creek, on Sunday with my co-worker from shell. It’s been 9 years since my father drown there. To my surprise the water level was higher than I expected it to be. I arrived, at Prossor creek at 7am to launch the boat while I was pulling out Steve pulled the rope towards the trailer. I’m not going to tell you what happen next. Started to troll down 30 feet with the downrigger with a hook and worm 5 feet above the flasher attach to the downrigger ball. The second rod I was using a lead core down 4 colors in which got me down to 25 feet using an apex with an orange grub. 8.15am got an 18 inch rainbow, than at 8.31am second fish using lead core down 4 colors trolling near the dam. With Steve being a rookie he wants to set the pole with every bump. I said my good byes to my father and let the lake at 11.45am
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: North Delta
Weather: Perfect
Water_condition: stained
Date: 06-28-08
Remote Name: 67.166.135.52
I'm sorry! I forgot to mention that Bill and I went fishing on Thursday the 26th. Jerry
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: North Delta
Weather: perfect! comfortable!
Water_condition: stained
Date: 06-28-08
Remote Name: 67.166.135.52
I brought my good friend Bill Bushey out to pitch for largemouths again. I couldn't pass up a day in the delta with little wind. We didn't fish the best tide, but I didn't care cuz everything else was perfect. Low tide was 8am. We started just as the water started to move in. Bill did very well with 3 keepers before I caught one. One was a 3 lber. Then immediately I caught a 1lber. Fishing was difficult as expected during the incoming tide. So around noon we enjoyed a good lunch and beer under a shady tree. Then after a lunch and a good rest we went back to work. Around 2pm Bill went bang bang with a 2 lb 12oz and 2 lb 5ozer. Yep! He had a 5 fish limit. And I only had a 1 and 2lber. That's 2 trips in a row he's beaten me in bass fishing. And he's just using a spinning rod to pitch with. He's really gotten accurate with that 6 1/2 G Loomis of mine. But we were'nt finished yet. Then about 3:30 or so I went bang bang bang with a 4lb 9ozer jumping up out of the water in some new waters I've never fished before. Then 2 2lbers! So I ended up beating Bill after all. Thanks to the moving incoming water! That's it! Good fishing! Jerry Yuke
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: North Delta
Weather: perfect! comfortable!
Water_condition: stained
Date: 06-28-08
Remote Name: 67.166.135.52
I brought my good friend Bill Bushey out to pitch for largemouths again. I couldn't pass up a day in the delta with little wind. We didn't fish the best tide, but I didn't care cuz everything else was perfect. Low tide was 8am. We started just as the water started to move in. Bill did very well with 3 keepers before I caught one. One was a 3 lber. Then immediately I caught a 1lber. Fishing was difficult as expected during the incoming tide. So around noon we enjoyed a good lunch and beer under a shady tree. Then after a lunch and a good rest we went back to work. Around 2pm Bill went bang bang with a 2 lb 12oz and 2 lb 5ozer. Yep! He had a 5 fish limit. And I only had a 1 and 2lber. That's 2 trips in a row he's beaten me in bass fishing. And he's just using a spinning rod to pitch with. He's really gotten accurate with that 6 1/2 G Loomis of mine. But we were'nt finished yet. Then about 3:30 or so I went bang bang bang with a 4lb 9ozer jumping up out of the water in some new waters I've never fished before. Then 2 2lbers! So I ended up beating Bill after all. Thanks to the moving incoming water! That's it! Good fishing! Jerry Yuke
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: STUMPY MEADOWS aka (smoke lake )
Weather: Very SMOKEY at 4,500 ft light breezes
Water_condition: Gin Clear at 69.8 *
Date: 06-27-08
Remote Name: 69.237.69.145
THURSDAY JUNE 26th.......................THINKING I COULD GET AWAY FROM THE VALLEY SMOKE & DO A DAY OF FISHING STUMPY MEADOWS AT 4,500 feet proved to be a mistake!!! The thick smoke was 5 times worst than Tuesdays delta fishing!! Took my lovely wife Sandra, as she has never been to this small central Sierra mountain lake and she was impressed with pictures I had taken recently.....A great day of catching rainbows & brown's was ruined with a THICK layer of smoke that had our eyes watering & burning...Not to mention killing the post card beauty that she had seen just a few weeks ago... The smoke was so bad you couldn't see from one end of the lake to the other ! And from the dam to the other end is less than a mile!!.....You get the picture ,so lets talk about the fishing........Not having downriggers, I went with lead core line & used Half-Fast attractors model 2CS....Remember, I'm a rookie at trout trolling so I was keeping it SIMPLE!! ......Getting advice from Robert from the Shell Gas station helped.....The end business was 20 inches of 6 lb. test mono with a # 6 bait hook.....And, two boxes of nite-crawlers purchased at Wal-Mart.....Had to drop a bucket behind the boat to slow down my boat speed to 1.2 mph.....First fish caught was a 15.5 inch brown and I don't remember how many colors I was out because this fish hit when I was paying out line!! Do know it was less than three, which meant the fish was just below the surface....Was hoping like most mountain lakes, the wind would pick up & blow some of this smoke away around noon...It didn't happen! Never got windy all day and all we got was a slight breeze that put out a slight ripple...Didn't expect to stay all day, but continued to get bit and by 5:00pm we had boated 8 fish and being rookies lost another eight or more....Only three other boats out trying their luck as I think they were camping at the site? Despite the conditions, really had fun doing this basic trolling thing using crawlers. Most fish caught were between 4 & 5 colors out which I guess is less than 25 feet down? The 7 rainbows caught were all between 12 & 14 inchers..( Planters ) with the Brown a bonus fish....With a hugh void coming soon ( NO INLAND SALMON FISHING ) will be doing lots of other types of fishing just like this...No! they don't pull your string like the big boys, but its still a form of fishing......After getting home in the dark ( 9:30 pm. ) Brought out the pictures of Stumpy Meadows on a clear day!! LOL....See ya on the water...Naked....P.S. Nobody out fishing??? I feel like I'm the only one on this thread posting!! Oh well...Hope someone's reading it?
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: NORTH DELTA including Minor
Weather: SMOKEY with delta breezes
Water_condition: Semi clear to off colored at 74.6 *
Date: 06-24-08
Remote Name: 69.237.69.145
TUESDAY JUNE 24th.............FLUNKED PITCHING SENKO'S CLASS 101.......After spending two hundred dollars on a new 7' 2" xc 724 Lamiglas Senko Special & hooking it up with a ABU REVO inshore baitcaster with all the bells & whistles I thought I was ready for the next level of Bass angling......PITCHING & FLIPPING !!! WRONG!!!!!!............Had the pleasure of having Mike Booker in my boat for my second lesson on worm fishing...There would be no side arm or overhead casting on this day..My instructor, Mike, insisted me learning pitching & flipping and as I watched Mike's mechanics it looked fairly easy!! After all, in over thirty years of fishing have no problem fly fishing, throwing baits etc....This is how my day went....One bird nest after another and don't think there was a tree branch out there I didn't hit? Mike had all the patience in the world with instruction...Looking at my mechanics my arms were moving forward not allowing the rod to do the work & my cast were rainbows as I could not sling the worm close to the water....Meanwhile, watching Mike hit the target with ease & pulling out some very nice bass I just got totally frustrated and was sweating more than I should have...When I did get lucky and got my worm to my target I missed at least 5 nice bites either being late setting the hook or not having my reel engaged!!!I did catch 3 bass or I should say " they caught me....Never felt comfortable much of the day as I fumbled around with my new rod & reel & it felt alien in my hands....The easy out would be going back to side arm or overhand casting but needed to learn pitching!!! PRACTICE, PRACTICE & more PRACTICE.......I owe Mike big time as I know he spent more time coaching me than enjoying a day on the water catching fish....Out of all the miscues, I did manage one perfect cast which landed me a 3 pounder...I got Mike's approvable & a high five!!....Even a blind dog gets a bone once in a while!! A twelve hour day on the delta along with a decent bite on the outgo....Long way to go for this angler till I feel comfortable....Thanks again Mike for being patient & staying with me....Humbled....Naked....
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Sac River side
Weather: Windy, smoky
Water_condition: Semi-clear to dirty
Date: 06-23-08
Remote Name: 68.126.128.13
Bill Crooks, my lucky dog, Spike, and I went out for summer stripers. I'm just learning how to successfully fish the Delta during the summer. 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday. Landed 3 (1 19”er, 17”, 16”). We lost none, had 3-4 hits/no stick, lost no tails. Jigged & trolled shallow. 7.5 hours, 39 miles. Water 74*, clear to dirty; air 52-85*, sky smoky; wind 5-15 mph. We launched at Hogback and took another one for the team, motored to many different areas to check out, report on the water condition(s). We jigged the Sac River above Isleton at high/slack tide (semi-clear) for an hour, nothing. Shallow trolled the Sac & its sloughs above and below the Rio Vista Bridge, water varied from semi-clear to muddy the further down river/West we went. I know this is the time of the year I do better bait fishing, why didn’t I do it? Trailer flat tire on the way back to Sac. I pull over next to a farm. A farm worker loaned me his jack, Bill & I change the tire and are back on the road quickly. Back in Sac Tire Mart replaces valve stem for free! Fishing (not catching day) pricey! A day with Bill Crooks priceless!
Name: fisherman
Email: @@@@@@@@@
Location: berkley (angel island)
Weather: nice
Water_condition: nice
Date: 06-21-08
Remote Name: 69.62.254.8
went with three other people fishing by angel island.Took a rod that a bought at a yard sale. first five min,two people hook up a double , one broke the hook the other got loose .fifteen min one the capt gets a fish ,got it to the top of the water was a 10 lb stiper gets off.30 min later another one gets off. finally 45 min later get are first fish,8lb striper ended up with 7 stipers biggest one 15lb and four halibut .every caught fish exept me I think am going to throw my pole away and get another one.....still was a great day anyways..
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: EAST Reservoir / North Delta
Weather: Summer Pattern HOT!
Water_condition: See Reports different locations
Date: 06-16-08
Remote Name: 69.227.211.48
JUNE 16th through the 18th............Spent three days tent camping in this primitive coastal mountain reservoir.......With no drinking water available ( Bring your own ) and porta-potties that rarely get cleaned, this area is for campers that don't ming getting DIRTY!! While the lake is still almost full with water the lack of spring rainfall has the surrounding scenery very dry & dusty.....Just happened to be there during a FULL moon phase which I think effected the daytime fishing...With water temps at the surface well into upper seventy's we found a summer pattern that is common in the month of July...In a nutshell, very tough fishing for bass & crappie....Our next camping trip will be New Melones Reservoir.....Water & showers available and just $17.00 per day...........................THURSDAY June 19th.......Had a chance to join a friend Mike Booker who invited me along for some delta bass fishing.....Mike has already caught an over ten pound bucketmouth this year & has much knowledge on worm technics ......The plan was I would show my secrets of catching smallmouths if he would teach me the art of throwing Senko's...We fished in my backyard, the north delta as Mike usually hits the East delta.... This is how the day went.....No delta breezes on this day & the afternoon temps were in the mid-ninty's with some pretty good tides with a 4 footer outgo & 3 1/2 foot income....Started off trolling the upper Steamboat/Sutter slough rip rap using the 1/8 oz.speedtraps with the crawfish color pattern & the white pink shad......Both colors work well as we pretty much stayed even on the hook ups.....Mike had a double fish on one lure hookup & lost both as the light line broke! Both fish looked to be in the over two pound bracket...He was using my ultra light set up so I will take the blame for the weak spot in the line....Even though I just loaded it up with brand new P-line floracarbon....The smallie fishing was just OK with periods of moderate success with no monsters caught....But, Mike got the idea how to catch them using this method.....With the tide really going out it was now time for my lesson catching Mr. Largemouth....We shot over to the Minor slough area where the structure is more suitable for this type of angling.....We hooked up the Senko's with Mike using a 5/0 worm hook & 6 inch worm Texas style ( No Weight )....I used 5 inchers with 4/0 hooks because that was all I had!! Of couse, with Mikes experience he starts hooking fish both pitching & underhand throwing next to wood & the many patches of plants.....With Mike coaching me along I finally got my first pick up as my line moved sideways..I hit it hard and nailed a two pounder that did many jumps!! Now. that was exciting!! My biggest problem was detecting the bite and as time went on I got better & better...I learned to pay out enough line to get the Senko to slowly sink & throw in places where I never thought would hold fish.....This type of fishing is deadly...They hit that worm like CANDY!! Once you know what your doing!....Slow presentation & finesse is the key for sure...Thanks Mike for turning me on to worm ( SENKO) fishing...Ton's of fun and never thought these bass would hold in such shallow cover....Can't wait to get to Fishermans warehouse and get a better selection of Senkos & larger hooks....While our largest fish was just over three pounds I couldn't imagine pulling out a 5- 8 pounder....? A 11 hour day bassing & learning new ways to catch fish even in the heat of the day....Both smallies & bucketmouths......FUN, FUN , FUN!!! Might have to slow down throwing swimbaits & do more worms stuff??? Thanks for the company Mike and will hit next week in my boat....See ya on the river......Naked...
Name: sac' s pro fisherman
Email: mar9846@aol.com
Location: south sac river
Weather: sunny
Water_condition: calm
Date: 06-15-08
Remote Name: 207.200.116.132
good fathers day start 7am 28 lb. stripper off pile worms first 20 minutes bar-b-que steaks on the menu yes!!!
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: NORTH DELTA including Minor
Weather: BREEZY & VERY WARM (Northerly )
Water_condition: Off colored with soft tides at 70.5 *
Date: 06-13-08
Remote Name: 69.227.211.48
THURSDAY JUNE 12th..................INTRODUCTION TO DELTA ANGLING 101.......My student for the day was Brian Arimoto, a young 25 year old well educated young gun who's passion for fishing is unbelievable !! I met Brian through a mutual friend, Roland Apiras and after a few E-mails set up a date to hit the delta....Telling Brian in advance, don't expect a day where the fish are jumping in the boat. Not gonna happen! After two days of howling Northerly winds just knew the water would be in bad shape & murky.....Not to mention very soft tides with less than two foot movement on both income & outgo........Well, arriving at Hogback early & launching it was everything I mention...Dirty water, breezy, with weak tides....Trolling for stripes would be out of the question as the water was way too dirty, and you couldn't even see the prop in the water!! With the lower Steamboat unfishable with the tide out decided to try Minor thinking we might find cleaner water. The run to Minor was a mistake!! It was just the same...Dirty!!! After throwing traps just next to Hall,s without a bump for thirty minutes came to the conclusion our efforts were fruitless! Time to try something else...With the wimp tide starting to come back in maybe the upper part of Steamboat & Sutter slough would start to clean up? Began trolling Speedtraps & slowly the water clarity improved as we picked up a few smallies...The secret was spraying lots of BANG on the plastic baits...It seemed to work? Worked very hard picking up just a fish here & there with lots water coverage with nothing!! No doubt about it, the bite was off!! In the next three hours tried every location in upper Steamboat where I knew the resident smallies hold out....As the bite got slightly better with a few double hookups towards noon it was enough action to keep Brian in a positive mode...With the top of the tide due in a few hours wanted to try the main Sacto. and see if i could find some schoolie stripes .....Went back to the location I did well at a week ago....As luck would have it we found a pod of small stripes & got the one ounce jigs out....Not half as many as a week ago, but enough to make it interesting.....With the wind blowing about 12 mph it was hard to hold the boat over the schools of bait & stripes but we managed to get several doubles which is always fun...Nothing over 5 pounds but still we were catching fish!! This action lasted for a few hours then slowed.....Returned to Steamboat and resumed smallie trolling with the tide just starting to go out....Much better action!!!! Not red hot, but they were on a positive bite some with crawfish body parts lodged in their mouths..Always a good sign to see that...Its now late in the afternoon and the sun is starting to slant more creating shade pockets and the winds have relaxed, both of us are dripping with sweat but with a fairly good bite its not a problem....and we are getting some fish in the three pound plus bracket...Brian picked up a few small stripes as we were targeting the bass that took his line to the center of the river, they will do that using light stuff....Fun, Fun....Its now about a few hours before dark & the tide is reaching the bottom... I gave Brian the option...We could head for the barn & call it day or try a hour or so throwing baits in the lower Steamboat area....No hesitation on his part...Lets do it.....Thats what I wanted to hear.....Began throwing swimbaits and got a few taps but no takers from Mr. Striper ..Brian picked up a two pound bass and we noticed the bass were hitting on the surface....We changed over to top water baits ...Brian went to a frog pattern and I went to a large 8 inch Chub Creek which I have never had luck with...While popping it back to the boat making large boils then stopping, we paused to look to the left as a bass downstream hit the surface.....Just at the same time while my lure was motionless my Chub Creek Exploded!!!!! I ripped back as hard as i could as this monster bass jumped three times throwing water all over....This had to be the highlight of the day.....All I wanted to do is get this puppy close enough to the boat to grab his mouth and see how much it weighed....Didn't get the chance as just next to my reach he jumps again throwing the Chub.!! This fish will always be in the back of my mine, like many others lost....How big was it??? Thats fishing.....Well, a fun day on the water sharing the delta with an a young man that was willing to try any method possible to catch fish as we turned a negative to a positive & put in twelve long hours!! On this day we worked hard to find fish as I think you learn more as the days when everything falls in place and fishing is a cakewalk ....Thanks for the company Brian & being patient & positive.......Naked....
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: American River & Stumpy Meadows
Weather: Warm & Breezy to Windy & Hot
Water_condition: River running at 2,076 cfc at 67 *
Date: 06-11-08
Remote Name: 69.237.71.7
JUNE 9th & 10 th............................A TWO DAY FISHING REPORT............CLIMATOLOGY IS THE STUDY OF COMBINATIONS OF TEMPERATURE,PRECIPITATION,WINDS & CHARACTERISTICS OF A LOCALITY FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.....Well. Like many others, I have fished the Central Valley for many years & can't remember so many unsettled windy conditions that Mother Nature has offered us. Since the rains shut off in March, planning a fishing trip in the months of April, May & now, June, has been nearly impossible!! Barometric pressures have been anything but STABLE creating one day of southerly winds followed by one to two days of strong north winds!! Enough said, but the weather synopsis effects each & every fishing trip.........MONDAY JUNE 9th....Got to DISCO park around 2:30 pm. using Interstate 5 (re-opened) Only a 20 minute drive from my house. With the flows out of Nimbus dam at 2,172 cfc I felt encouraged the bite would be better than my last outing when I caught just two...Once again anchored in 8 feet of water just below the 160 bridge....With the slight increase of current adjusted my weights adding another slit-shot to my curly tail 1/16 oz jigs...Got my first fish after throwing for one hour without a bump! A small male. Water temps were up to 67.5 degrees in this part of the American and I'm thinking once the sun starts slanting towards the late afternoon & early evening the bite would turn on..A guide boat & one other boat showed up about 5:00pm. Both boats picked up two...and I got my second fish in the same time period. Once again, the bite did not materialize!!! Fished till almost dark with a grand total of TWO fish. Summary: Either, I picked two days that the shad were inactive or they are just not here in numbers like previous years? Are the returning numbers of shad down like the salmon? Could be? Was hoping Roland Apiras & Brian Arimoto were on the water to confirm the DISMAL bite on this day......................TUESDAY JUNE 10th.........Getting my required 6 hours of sleep after the disappointing trip to the American monday evening, Robert Gibbs (Shell Station) was right on time to pick me up as we planned on hitting Stumpy Meadows for some relaxing trout fishing...Didn't know what kind of day we would have as once again strong northerly winds were forecast for the valley....Arrived at Stumpy Meadows around 7:00am. Just a light breeze on the water and trout were dimpling on the surface taking the small aquatic midge (bugs) at a pretty good rate....As you know most of my fishing is done in the delta as I know very little about lake trout fishing using downriggers & long lining just below the surface etc...Have gone a few times with Guy Brown & Tom Ramage but still find it strange having no tides to read!! And they do all the work guiding me along...Same thing with Robert as he told me to relax as he set things up....Unlike delta fishing with the run & gun thing, I found this time of fishing very low keyed & relaxing....And the scenery, outstanding with all the green pine trees & mountains at 4,500 feet elevation....Did pick up a second rod stamp stamp as I guess most lake fisherman use two rods while trolling? Robert focused on the top of the water column only putting the lines down less than twenty five feet using mini crawlers behind sling blades or attractors or whatever you call them...We also long lined a mini plastic rapala some 140 feet behind his Lund boat.....Well!! Everything worked as we hooked over 15 trout releasing a few & losing some just behind the boat...All caught were rainbows except one which was a brown....Ended the day just one fish short of a limit ...All nine fish were loaded with the small insects black in color so if they were planters, they were in the water awhile...A pair of eagles were constantly watching us and as we hooked up would swoop down looking for a meal...Interesting! Sea lions in the delta & eagles up here!! The winds held off till around noon & reallly picked up at about one as we decided to head in....Robert, Thanks for a relaxing outing and being a perfect host ,,,Not often I get to relax,eat my lunch & sip a beer....Returning to the valley in the afternoon the winds were roaring with many fires with smoke thought out.....Let me tell you how delicious the trout were with fresh picked garden squash & rice......And at last 8 hours of sleep!! See ya on the river. Naked.....
Name: robert from shell
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal.net
Location: stumpee meadows
Weather: warw
Water_condition: cleal
Date: 06-10-08
Remote Name: 71.129.85.201
I arrived at the naked fisherman house at 5am, we finaly arrived at the lake at 7am. this was Bob frist time trolling at this lake. we started with a repela and hook and worm, by 1pm we had a total of 12 fish and lost 3 at the boat. we threw back 2 small rainbows and keep one brown. thanks for the company Bob.
Name: MeyouandI
Email: fishnotchat@catchembig.com
Location: on the water
Weather: clear
Water_condition: clear
Date: 06-10-08
Remote Name: 76.20.17.35
Hey guys. What is the name of this board???? Fishin report not Fishin talk... It's no wonder that guys like Mark, Tommi, Naked and others who USED to post GREAT reports no longer do so. Get a hobby, if you want to chat then go to the Fish Sniffer message boards. Lets get back to "FISHING REPORTS"
Name: braiderb
Email: braiderb@aol.com
Location: delta waters
Weather: sunny
Water_condition: dirty
Date: 06-09-08
Remote Name: 67.187.207.230
ok,listen dudes. Delta Bait & Tackle, ( aka) Fishermans Warehouse will be fine. They have the knowledge but will they have the prices. Dont you think for a second with the economy the way it is that people will go to FW for advice and bass pro for price. Trust me, unless FW matches price they will lose business plus people will go there just because it is what it is. While they are there buying ammo, oh well, I might as well buy a couple of broken backs or yozuri's , oh yeah, in my favorite color that was sold out at FW and couldnt get the whole spring fishing. FW has to do alot more of keeping the popular product on the shelf because BP will adapt to the area and keep lots of area product on the shelf at good pricing . I love FW but face it, BP will soon have knowledgeable people for this area working there. They will know the same thing FW knows when giving advice. Do you really think that they wont get the seminars there with the known guides in the area. Those guides will jump at the chance to give a seminar at BP vs FW just for the fact there business is down and they can attract a bigger crowd. I hate to say it but I hope FW has a plan. I will still go there on a regular basis but will use all my resources to gain better fishing for myself. Thats just the way it is. Sorry. BRB
Name: captjim
Email: dontopen@comcast.net
Location: sacramento river
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 06-07-2008
Remote Name: 67.172.170.11
Because Mr. Fong is not the owner is irrelevant. I'll put his knowledge and experience of the local area against anyone at Bass Pro. Sorry Mr. Pro, you da man, I'm just a rookie. lol
Name: sac's pro fisherman
Email: mar9846@aol.com
Location: sacramento river
Weather: n/a
Water_condition: n/a
Date: 06-07-2008
Remote Name: 207.200.116.132
hey fella mr fong just works @fishermans warehouse besides bass pro shop leaves that place for the rookies check out there web site for new locations or take a drive 99 south to hwy 120 in manteca look to the left before main to see the nice site of the huge building for the pro's
Name: sac's pro fisherman
Email: mar9846@aol.com
Location: sacramento river
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 06-07-08
Remote Name: 207.200.116.132
hey fella mr fong just works at fishermans warehouse beside bass pro shop leaves that place for the rookies check out bass pro shops web site for new locations or takehwy99 south to hwy 120 in manteca look on your left before main to see the nice site of the huge building for pro's
Name: sac's pro fisherman
Email: mar9846@aol.com
Location: sacramento river
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 06-07-2008
Remote Name: 207.200.116.132
hey fella mr.fong just works at fishermans warehouse +bass pro shop leaves that placefor the rookie fisherman check out bass pro shop web site for new locations or take 99south to hwy120 in manteca look on left before main you can't miss the nice site of the huge building for the pro's
Name: captjim
Email: dontopen@comcast.net
Location: not fishing
Weather: n/a
Water_condition: n/a
Date: 06-07-08
Remote Name: 67.172.170.11
Regarding Sac Pro Fisherman's report of Bass Pro at the Railyard next year, wanna bet? Been hearing about the Manteca rumors for the last several years. Besides, who cares when you have Mr. Fong and company already!!
Name: sac's pro fisherman
Email: mar9846@aol.com
Location: sacramento river
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 06-04-2008
Remote Name: 207.200.116.132
bass pro shop getting ready to open big building in manteca off hwy 120 also world bass pro shop coming to sacramento this year @old railyard
Name: chuck mckay
Email: mckaychuck@yahoo.com
Location: rio vista bridge
Weather: little windy
Water_condition:
Date: 06-06-08
Remote Name: 74.37.84.34
good day sunday got over 50 stripers just north of rio vista best day of my short fishing career
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lake Oroville
Weather: Overcast, little wind
Water_condition: Nice
Date: 06-03-08
Remote Name: 69.108.231.187
Tuesday. Bill Crooks invited me and my lucky dog, Spike, for a day at Oroville. We also wanted to test putting up Bill's Willy Boat top for the 2nd-3rd time and Bill's hand-made sun-screen side curtains for the 1st time. Top went up and came down easily, side-curtain pricessless. We landed 7 (1 Coho to 16”, 6 Rainbow to 17.5”). We lost (broke off!) 2, 6-10 hits/no stick. I kept the Coho for smoking, Bill the Rainbows. 8 hours!, 7 miles. Water 68.2-69.3*; air 60-75*, high overcast to clear; wind 0-2mph. Trolled off the Bridge at 0.9-1.2 mph (GPS) at 30-53’ down on downriggers. Another tough day. Where were the Coho? The one I got was at 50’ on a white hootchie & white Sling Blade (both smeared with anchovy paste), a 2-hook rig, garlic corn on the leading hook, 1” piece of anchovy fillet on the trailer. Krill gel on the ball. The Rainbows were caught on orange spinners or white hootchies. Many bites/no sticks on the pink Radical Glo tubes. We launched at the lower Spillway Ramp. Thanks for the invite and fellowship Bill.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lake Berryessa
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Nice
Date: 06-02-08
Remote Name: 69.108.231.187
Monday. My lucky dog, Spike, and I went out for some Kokanee. I landed 6 (0 Kings, 4 Kokanee to 17”, 2 Rainbows to 15” (most clean). I lost none, had 1-2 hits/no stick. Released the Rainbows, kept the Kokanee for smoking. 6 hours, 10 miles. Water 66.9-69.2*; air 52-82*, high overcast to clear; wind 0-2mph. Trolled off the Big Island (5), mid lake (1) & the Ranch House (0) at 0.9-1.25 mph (GPS) at 30-52’ down on downriggers. Another tough day. Kokanee caught on watermelon dodger, Pink Radical Glo Tube 2-hook rig with 2 kernels of Shoe Peg garlic scented corn/hook, krill gel on the ball & dodger. 5 of the six I caught were between 6-9 a.m., very, very tough after that. I launched at Capell Cove (BOR, free launch).
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Steamboat,Minor,Main Sacto river
Weather: Another breezy day 10-15 mph
Water_condition: OUTGO-Very dirty-Income--semi clear.
Date: 06-03-08
Remote Name: 69.108.0.214
MONDAY JUNE 2nd....................A MIXED BAG FOR SURE........BIG TIDES...NEW MOON....MORE DELTA WINDS....$ 153.00 TO FILL JETCRAFT & FORD TRUCK.....AND JUST A FEW BUCKS LEFT OVER FOR ICE & A 12 PACK OF BUD LIGHT!!!!WAS IT WORTH IT? HERE'S MY REPORT..........Checking my tide book after launching at Hogback noticed the color of the water (Very Stained) just like the book said" A 5 foot outgoing minus tide followed by a moderate incoming tide late in the day....Made my mind up before leaving the house, I would not troll for stripes on this day as I super charged both batteries & would focus on throwing swimbaits & jig ....With the gusty winds & very dirty water in lower Steamboat struggled getting anything to hit....Decided to head the back way via Steamboat to try Minor as it is more fishable when the delta winds are whipping....Saw only two other boats in Minor trying there luck....The tide is way at this point exposing the muck on the river banks as I began throwing 1/2 ounce traps....Nothing for the first 20 minutes or so, then as I was letting the boat drift with the current hit the first fish of the day. A nice 6 pounder followed with several others to about 10 pounds.....All fish caught were in less than 4 feet of water just at the waters edge! Spawned out & hungry they hit the traps very hard with hardly any taps or bumps. Around 1:00pm the tide quit & the incoming tide started...The bite died....Tried a little spooning by Halls cut picking up two small largemouths and a bonus 12 lb. catfish.......No spots on it but I think it was a channel? Returned to the upper Steamboat area & tried my luck trolling Speedtraps for Mr. Smallmouth...Noticed the water was clearing as the tide worked back in and did pretty well catching 20-30 smallies to 2 lbs...Lots of fun on light equiptment & 6 pound test....Thinking at this point not a bad fishing despite the windy conditions etc..At about 4:00 pm.I'm now in the main Sacto river and just motoring slowly & watching my graph when it lights up with fish from top to bottom...No brainer here!! Dropped the electric & grabbed my spooning rig....Had a 1 oz.Hopkins smoothie in green and as soon as I dropped it in the water....Bam! It was like fishing my lure in a fish hatchery.....Bam! Bam! Bam! one right after another...THE PROBLEM WAS they were all 1 pound 16-18 inchers to about 3 pounders with a few to maybe 5 pounds!!!!!!It was almost impossible to get the jig to hit the bottom without a hookup...Switched over to a single hook Hopkins as the trebles were tearing the small fish up...Don't know where these fish came from but I can tell you they were in the thousands!!! And not returning spawners from up river....After catching and releasing too many to count I couldn't get one over 5 pounds...Continued catching them till 7:00 pm and they never stopped hitting!!!!!!!!!!Knowing they would be the target for meat fisherman I will not give out exact locations other than the main Sacto river....Most of these stripes are our future as two to three year olds...Another thing noticed,There were tons of baitfish among them...Maybe shad? Mr.Fireman Jack you know the location for sure......After a super day of catching it was worth every penny I spent for Gas......See ya on the river.....Naked.....
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Whites, Disappointment and Mildred Island area
Weather: beautiful in morning! No wind!
Water_condition: stained
Date: 07-02-08
Remote Name: 76.20.45.11
I went out in Dan Gee's new Lund boat. The early morning wasn't very good with the high tide at 5am. Fish here and there! The best time was about 1 hour before low tide around 11am. Dan did the best catching one limit from 2lbs to 3 1/2. Three of them were over 3 lbs. He did very well. I caught 4 keepers from 1lb to 2 3/4 lbs. It was tough fishing. Probably cuz the weekend boaters dirtied up the water. As soon as the water settles down this week fishing should be a lot better. Oh! I forgot to mention that we caught all our fish on senkos. I tried rattletraps but not bites. That's it! Good fishin" to Y'all! Jerry
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Whites, Disappointment and Mildred Island area
Weather: beautiful in morning! No wind!
Water_condition: stained
Date: 07-02-08
Remote Name: 76.20.45.11
I went out in Dan Gee's new Lund boat. The early morning wasn't very good with the high tide at 5am. Fish here and there! The best time was about 1 hour before low tide around 11am. Dan did the best catching one limit from 2lbs to 3 1/2. Three of them were over 3 lbs. He did very well. I caught 4 keepers from 1lb to 2 3/4 lbs. It was tough fishing. Probably cuz the weekend boaters dirtied up the water. As soon as the water settles down this week fishing should be a lot better. Oh! I forgot to mention that we caught all our fish on senkos. I tried rattletraps but not bites. That's it! Good fishin" to Y'all! Jerry
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lake Berryessa
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Clear to 10'
Date: 05-30-08
Remote Name: 69.108.231.187
Bill Crooks joined me and my lucky dog, Spike, for a day hunting/missing Kokanee. We landed 7 (0 Kings, 1 Kokanee to 13”, 6 Rainbows to 13” (most clean). We lost 1, had 3-4 hits/no stick. Released most of the Rainbows, kept the Kokanee for smoking. 6 hours, 11 miles. Water 63.8-70.7*, clear to 10’; air 52-80*, high overcast to clear; wind 0-2mph. Trolled off the Big Island (7) & the Ranch House (0) at 0.9-1.1 mph (GPS) at 30-52’ down on downriggers. A very tough day. Few boats reported any fish caught, fewer Kokanee/King. I had to resort to trolling a 3/8 oz egg sinker above a watermelon dodger, #2 white Needlefish w/half a crawler 150’ back to catch Rainbows to avoid an apparent skunk. The one Kokanee was caught on a Radical Glo Pink Tube 2-hook rig with 2 kernels of Shoe Peg corn/hook, garlic scent for the corn, krill gel on the ball & dodger. We launched at Capell Cove (BOR, free launch). Thanks for the company Bill.
Name: Capt. Jerry Brown
Email: jdbrown9@comcast.net
Location: Cowlitz River
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Water_condition: Calm
Date: 5-30-2008
Remote Name: 71.231.48.204
June and July.......Cowlitz River Summer Steelhead Fishing with J and L Guided Sportfishing!!! With the end of spring Chinook season comes summer steelhead fishing. We are already seeing some of these fish being caught on the Cowlitz and the run will be building well into the 4th of July weekend and beyond. Looking to catch your 3 fish limit of powerful, chrome bright summerruns? Then don't delay and call today to reserve your date. Stop wishing and lets go fishing. The Cowlitz has two distinct runs of aggressive biting fish, "A" runs which are now in the river and "B" runs which show up later in the summer. The "A" run that is currently here now are 8 to 12 lb. fish destined for the hatchery at Blue Creek. "B"run's are larger fish 12 to 18 pounds and return to the Barrier Dam hatchery. Due to the Cowlitz River hatcheries seeing an abundance of steelhead return in the last few weeks, the limit has been increased to 3 fish per person. Lets go get 'em! Currently we are catching an average of 3 to 5 fish a day and expect those number to increase into double digits by the 4th of July weekend. Several limits have been caught on various days freedrifting from Blue Creek to the I-5 Bridge. We are using Fetha Styx FSSH 961-2 ultra light spinning rods with Shimano Spinning reels loaded with 8 lb line. Freedrifting produces a fishing style that is very natural to the fish and drifts that are hundreds of yards long covering lots of holding water. Come experience the heart-pounding, fast and intense fish catching action on these ultra light rods! We are currently taking reservations for both morning and afternoon/evening trips on the Cowlitz. We will be fishing from 2 large roomy 25 foot Alumaweld Super Vee boats with 200 hp motors from Yamaha and Mercury. Prime dates are still available thru August 17th for Cowlitz River Steelhead. Also don't forget to ask about Columbia River Trophy Sturgeon fishing at Bonneville and Keeper Sturgeon in Astoria. Season runs from June 1st thru the 24th. Buoy Ten is also right around the corner so book your fall salmon dates Now! Catch rates, fishing reports, and additional informationmay be obtained online at http://www.columbia-river-fishing-guide.com or by phone at (206)-920-2428.
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lower American River ( Creek)
Weather: Very nice with light breezes
Water_condition: Very little current (low conditions)
Date: 05-29-08
Remote Name: 69.108.0.214
THURSDAY MAY 29th....................With the Sacto Jazz Jubilee over and keeping me off the water for the past two weeks it was time to wet my line and decided to hit the Discovery park area before the closure of Highway 5 on Friday...As I throttled slowly up the American I couldn't help noticing the very low flows even though the reports said the release was at 1,500 cfc,it seemed much lower!! Tried just below the 160 bridge where I averaged some 15 - 25 shad last year at this time. No shad caught,but did picked up two small stripes to 18 inches....Used 1/16 oz. curly tail jigs in red & white and just about every color in the rainbow but couldn't draw a strike from the little tarpon Mr. shad....Did the weight ajustment many times trying to find the proper drift...Nothing worked..Decided to move upstream towards Cal Expo where I could find holes in faster moving water...On the third bridge ( railroad ) I ran into very shallow water where I stuck the bottom of the boat...This is where a Jet prop comes into play for sure...Took about 5 minutes to free my hull and decided to head back downstream where I felt more comfortable...Re-anchored at the 160 bridge area and did the do or die thing...Caught my first shad of the season around 3:30 pm....A small male. Stayed till 6:30 pm & once again picked up a few small stripes using the mini-jigs...and one more small shad bringing my total to TWO!!!!Prime time in this location is from about 4:00pm till dark and on this day don't think many fish were moving through...Very slow bite but one outing won't convince me they are not there as this area is pretty hot through early June...Maybe another 500 cfc would set up the bite? Nice to be back on the water...Naked.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Barely fishable
Date: 05-27-08
Remote Name: 71.133.93.216
Bill Crooks invited me join he and Ted Fagunes in his Willy Boat hunting for stripers. We had one take, we landed one 5.5# striper on a Clown Yo-Zuri. We fished the end of an incoming and first half of an outgoing tide. 7 hours, 40 miles. Water 63-67*; air 52-72*, sky high clouds; wind 2-14 Shallow trolled most of the day (Clown & Chartreuse w/Black dots Yo-Zuris, Pink Bomber), deep trolled for an hour. The water was semi-clear (we could barely see the anti-cavitation plate) to dirty (we could not see it) everywhere we went. We trolled the Sac River and its sloughs above the Rio Vista Bridge. I think bait fishing may be more productive until the water clears some. Thanks for the invite Bill, always nice being able to spend a day with you and Ted.
Name: Moe Satter
Email: moesatt@aol.com
Location: No. San Francisco Bay
Weather: good
Water_condition: wet & cold
Date: 05-24-08
Remote Name: 147.144.3.239
Halibut, at San Raefael Bridge for eighteen anglers boat limit Yours truley boated two butts @ 26lbs, one butt @ 24 lbs also sixteen bass Capt. Moe
Name: Moe Satter
Email: moesatt@aol.com
Location: No. San Francisco Bay
Weather: good
Water_condition: wet & cold
Date: 05-24-08
Remote Name: 147.144.3.239
Halibut, at San Raefael Bridge for eighteen anglers boat limit Yours truley boated two butts @ 26lbs, one butt @ 24 lbs also sixteen bass Capt. Moe
Name: Moe Satter
Email: moesatt@aol.com
Location: No. San Francisco Bay
Weather: good
Water_condition: wet & cold
Date: 05-24-08
Remote Name: 147.144.3.239
Halibut, at San Raefael Bridge for eighteen anglers boat limit Yours truley boated two butts @ 26lbs, one butt @ 24 lbs also sixteen bass Capt. Moe
Name: Moe Satter
Email: moesatt@aol.com
Location: No. San Francisco Bay
Weather: good
Water_condition: wet & cold
Date: 05-24-08
Remote Name: 147.144.3.239
Halibut, at San Raefael Bridge for eighteen anglers boat limit Yours truley boated two butts @ 26lbs, one butt @ 24 also sixteen bass Capt. Moe
Name: Leo Castro
Email: steelhead0n@yahoo.com
Location: North Delta
Weather: Raining
Water_condition: temp 67 degrees
Date: 05-24-08
Remote Name: 69.62.181.72
Got to the Vieras at 6:30 for a day of stripers and was shocked by the weather. The fishing was very slow as we only caught 1 ten pound fish and a shaker. The lucky lure was the clown yo-zuri.
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: North Delta
Weather: Perfect! Light breeze
Water_condition: stained
Date: 05-19-08
Remote Name: 76.20.45.11
Yesterday I took my good friend Kenny from Bel Air #11 out to pitch plastics for largemouths in those tidal waters that Kenny is unfamilar with. We had a great time. His biggest was a 3lb 6oz and several in the 1lb to 2 1/2 lb range. Also about 5 shakers! My biggest was a 4lb 13oz. down to 1lb I had a fat 2 3/4lber that I immediately released cuz she was so fat. I figured she was ready to dump her eggs. I also caught about 4 shakers or so. I caught fish on three different types of plastic. Senkos, Strike King's Rage Tail and a tube. Great fishing day! I wasn't gonna miss that fishing day for anything but a hurricane, cuz it was the 3rd day before the full moon in May. I've read in the past that the three days before the full moon are the best to fish. Wednesday is the full moon. Now the winds are back. Good fishin' Jerry
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lake Berryessa
Weather: Beautiful, getting hot
Water_condition: Getting warm, clear to 6'
Date: 05-19-08
Remote Name: 71.133.93.216
My lucky dog, Spike, and I went out to try for some Kokanee to smoke for my daughter's birthday dinner tomorrow. I landed 7 (0 Kings, 4 Kokanee to 14”, 3 Rainbows to 16” (all clean). I lost 2, had 3-4 hits/no stick. Released the Rainbows, kept the Kokanee for smoking. 6 hours, 10 miles. Water 67.8-76.7!*; air 52-88*, sky clear; wind 0-2mph. Trolled off the Big Island (5) & the Ranch House (2) at 0.9-1.1 mph (GPS) at 44-55’ down on downriggers. Caught most using a Radical Glo Pink Tube 2-hook rig with 2 kernels of Shoe Peg corn/hook and a Radical Glo Pink spinner/beads, garlic scent for the corn, anise or krill gel on the dodgers. I launched at Capell Cove (BOR, free launch). I spent most of my time near the Big Island, 5-8 other boats. Some radio traffic, sounded like some boats in a different area? might have done better. Beautiful day on the water, hot at the end, I have to put my top on for the rest of the season (poor Spike)!
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lake Berryessa
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Getting warm, clear to 5'
Date: 05-19-08
Remote Name: 71.133.93.216
My lucky dog, Spike, and I went out to try for some Kokanee to smoke for my daughter's birthday dinner tomorrow. I landed 7 (0 Kings, 4 Kokanee to 14”, 3 Rainbows to 16” (all clean). I lost 2, had 3-4 hits/no stick. Released the Rainbows, kept the Kokanee for smoking. 6 hours, 10 miles. Water 67.8-76.7!*; air 52-88*, sky clear; wind 0-2mph. Trolled off the Big Island (5) & the Ranch House (2) at 0.9-1.1 mph (GPS) at 44-55’ down on downriggers. Caught most using a Radical Glo Pink Tube 2-hook rig with 2 kernels of Shoe Peg corn/hook and a Radical Glo Pink spinner/beads, garlic scent for the corn, anise or krill gel on the dodgers. I launched at Capell Cove (BOR, free launch). I spent most of my time near the Big Island, 5-8 other boats. Some radio traffic, sounded like some boats in a different area? might have done better. Beautiful day on the water, hot at the end, I have to put my top on for the rest of the season (poor Spike)!
Name: me myself and I
Email: @@@@@@@@@@
Location: minor slough
Weather: hot
Water_condition: glass
Date: 05-16-08
Remote Name: 71.197.67.58
started off trolling around 8:00 didnt get a scratch.soaked sardiens for a couple of hours caught 3 stripers under size and four cat fish around 2 lb each.I saw one did striper float by around 20 lb .got to hot had to go in about 2 p.m......
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Disappointment and Whites Slough
Weather: HOT
Water_condition: Stained
Date: 05-17-08
Remote Name: 76.20.45.11
I took my good friend Bill Bushey out casting for black bass again yesterday in the heat. We launched at the 5:30 am because of the high tide at 5am and the heat. Bill caught 3 legals on senkos before I caught any. I was missing a few. Then I figured out why I was missing the line takers. Bluegills were biting my senkos. Then I started my day by catching a 2 1/2lber to start with. Then I ended up catching ended with three 3 1/2 lbers in a row. One was loaded with eggs so I released her immediately. I felt like I was on TV. Bill ended with his limit and 4 shakers. I ended with 7 keepers and 4 shakers. I ended up keeping only 5 of the small keepers. They are better eating anyway. We quit at 11:30am. That's it! Good fishin' Jerry
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lake Berryessa
Weather: Nice, warm
Water_condition: Some surface debris
Date: 05-13-08
Remote Name: 69.106.75.11
Bill Crooks joined my lucky dog, Spike, and me on a SIRS/Jolly Hookers Derby. Tuesday. We landed 12, released 5. 1 King 16”, 9 Kokanee to 14”, 2 Rainbows to 14” (all clean). We lost 3-4 had 6-8 hits/no stick. 6 hours, 11 miles. Water 65.6-70*; air 52-92*, sky clear; wind 0-4 mph. We trolled the Skiers’ Cove bank & off the Big Island at 0.8-1.3 mph (GPS) at 42-52’ down on downriggers. Caught most using a Radical Glo Pink Tube 2-hook rig with 2 kernels of Shoe Peg corn/hook or corn on one hook a small piece of Anchovy on the other. Garlic scent for most. Also caught 3 with a Radical Glo Pink spinner/beads. It was early for us fishing Berryessa but great company, decent catching.
Name: BassJack.com
Email: Jack@BassJack.com
Location: Rio Vista Area
Weather: windy
Water_condition: dirty/64 degrees
Date: 05-09-08
Remote Name: 208.79.244.67
Put in a lot of time Friday and Saturday for very few fish. Trolled for about 10 hours for three keepers. Fished with cut bait for about three hours for two small keepers. The water on the Sacramento side of the delta is really dirty – made trolling difficult. We covered water from Antioch all the way up to the deep water channel and up into Isleton and Steamboat. Caught fish on both the San Joaquin and Sacramento side of the delta. We never found a hot spot or a time when the action was any good. Just a few fish here and there.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Sac side, Collinsville area
Weather: Fishable
Water_condition: Dirty
Date: 05-09-08
Remote Name: 69.106.75.11
I attended the SIRS/Jolly Hookers Fishing Club breakfast meeting. When I got home my lucky dog, Spike, told me my wife Donna had called & would not be home from visiting out twin grandsons until late afternoon. He said he has missed seeing the cows down at Sherman Island would I consider taking him out? Normally I would have fished out of there 5-10 times by this time of the year, not once thus far this year. We picked up the boat. I've itching to try below Sherman Island on the Sac River and was skunked for satisfying my curiosity, took one for the team trying that water out. 3.5 hours, 40 miles. Water 64.7-65.1*, dirty; air 75-78*, sky clear; wind 8-12 mph. Shallow trolled Clown Yo-Zuris 140’ back at 5 mph (water speed) in 6-8’ of water and Rebels and Yo-Zuris deep at 2.25-3 mph 12-15’ deep, 55-75' back. We launched at Lower Sherman Island and tried all the usual places down to Collinsville & on the Sac River below the Rio Vista Bridge. The water was dirty everywhere. The water higher up the Sac & on the Mokelumne River has definitely been cleaner, better trolling water thus far this year.
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman)
Email: Rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Off the water on this day
Weather: N/A
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 05-09-08
Remote Name: 69.108.1.104
FRIDAY MAY 9th..............................Guy Brown & Bill Crooks invited me as a guest to attend the monthly JOLLY HOOKERS fishing club in Folsom.....The guest speaker for the day was my good friend & fellow fisherman Al Ezell ( Big Al's Guide Service ) Al gave a terrific seminar on lake fishing for Kokes & landlocked Kings....While, I'm primarily a delta fisherman and spend very little time lake fishing, I found this group very interesting,friendly,and well organized....Knowing this fishing club promotes many fun derbies throughout the year,it also involves youth fishing for kids with special problems..Very heart warming for sure. It was my pleasure meeting lots of new fellow fisherman ....Thanks for the invite Guy & Bill...Naked..
Name: Jonnboy - Meagbyte
Email: jdaily@frontiernet.net
Location: Delta all over
Weather: windy as hell
Water_condition: stained to clear depending where you were
Date: 5-07-2008
Remote Name: 74.37.85.69
Wow, the most wind I have had out of Brannon Island, trolled everywhere for 5 hours for nada Delta south and north of Rio Vista Bridge, Deep Water Channel, Snug area, etc.. Finally at the shallowest part of that minus tide, caught 5 up to 40" .. Yep a 40" striper, don't know how much it weighed, but I would say at least 25# probably more... Of for the halibuts tomorrow....
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Windy
Water_condition: Fishable
Date: 05-07-08
Remote Name: 69.229.127.98
My luck dog, Spike, and I caught & released 10 legals to 8#, most 5-7#, lost 1, 1 undersized, had no hit/no stick, lost 2 tails. It was very windy for 3-4 hours. The best bite was during the first 2 hours of the outgoing and 1st hour of the incoming tides. 8 hours, 43 miles. Water 63.5-65*, semi-clear to clear; air 53-72*, sky clear; wind 6-35 mph. Shallow trolled Clown & Rainbow Yo-Zuris 140’ back at 5 mph (water speed) in 6-8’ of water. We launched at Hogback & trolled the Sac R and its sloughs above the Rio Vista Bridge.
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: SAC SIDE above Rio Vista
Weather: BREEZY & Warm
Water_condition: Off Colored big tides at 65.6 *
Date: 05-07-08
Remote Name: 69.108.1.104
TUESDAY MAY 6th...............................THE BITE GOES ON!!!! Company for the day was Robert from the Elk Grove Shell station..While the National Weather Service called for 10 - 25 knots in the delta ,we experienced nothing over 15 knots!.....Thanks Fish Gods....Another day of minus tides had the water conditions on the murky side but not bad enough to alter another good bite day....Best action without a doubt was the outgoing tide & the bite continued into the turn-around incoming tide...We used only one color Yo-zuri.....Char/Silver with spots.....While we got good numbers of fish, this was a day of many lost fish & many tail takers!! Enjoyed two doubles & the largest fish going 12 pounds...Out of the 21 stripes caught, it was a mixed bag of post spawned & still ripe females....Noticed the veteran fisherman around us also did very well as others struggled with boat speed or keeping their shallow running lures in the zone....Still a problem with other boaters not clearing the fishing lanes after a hookup...It so simple to just motor off to the center of the river instead of blocking other boats behind you.....Frustrating!!!! Oh well. thats group fishing...On the way back to Hogback did a little swimbait throwing & while didn't find the stripes in Steamboat did hook into the largest largemouth of the season....A 7 & 1/2 pound bucketmouth!!! And no camera in the boat....I know thats not a big thing for all you Basser's but it was exciting to me.....Another good day on the delta & thanks for the company Robert...See ya on the water.....Naked...
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Hog and Sycamore Sloughs
Weather: Little breezy
Water_condition: stained
Date: 05-06-08
Remote Name: 76.20.45.11
I took my good friend Kenny (produce clerk from Bel Air #11) out casting for black bass yesterday. We didn't catch any big ones, but we did get a lot of action before the high tide bottomed out. Kenny caught his limit and 4 shakers. The biggest weighing 2lbs 14oz.! I caught 8 legals and 3 shakers. My biggest was 3lbs 2oz. That's it! All fish caught were on senko 5" worms. That's it. Good fishin'! Jerry
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Hog and Sycamore Sloughs
Weather: Little breezy
Water_condition: stained
Date: 05-06-08
Remote Name: 76.20.45.11
I took my good friend Kenny (produce clerk from Bel Air #11) out casting for black bass yesterday. We didn't catch any big ones, but we did get a lot of action before the high tide bottomed out. Kenny caught his limit and 4 shakers. The biggest weighing 2lbs 14oz.! I caught 8 legals and 3 shakers. My biggest was 3lbs 2oz. That's it! All fish caught were on senko 5" worms. That's it. Good fishin'! Jerry
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Hog and Sycamore Sloughs
Weather: Little breezy
Water_condition: stained
Date: 05-06-08
Remote Name: 76.20.45.11
I took my good friend Kenny (produce clerk from Bel Air #11) out casting for black bass yesterday. We didn't catch any big ones, but we did get a lot of action before the high tide bottomed out. Kenny caught his limit and 4 shakers. The biggest weighing 2lbs 14oz.! I caught 8 legals and 3 shakers. My biggest was 3lbs 2oz. That's it! All fish caught were on senko 5" worms. That's it. Good fishin'! Jerry
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Hog and Sycamore Sloughs
Weather: Little breezy
Water_condition: stained
Date: 05-06-08
Remote Name: 76.20.45.11
I took my good friend Kenny (produce clerk from Bel Air #11) out casting for black bass yesterday. We didn't catch any big ones, but we did get a lot of action before the high tide bottomed out. Kenny caught his limit and 4 shakers. The biggest weighing 2lbs 14oz.! I caught 8 legals and 3 shakers. My biggest was 3lbs 2oz. That's it! All fish caught were on senko 5" worms. That's it. Good fishin'! Jerry
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Windy!
Water_condition: Fishable
Date: 05-05-08
Remote Name: 69.229.127.98
Pastor Steve invited me join him for the day. The plan was to meet Jeff Braden at Snug Harbor & have him follow us around. We shallow trolled for striped bass in 12-16 mph winds and the last half of a -5.5’ outgoing tide and the first part of +4.0’ incoming tide. We caught 9 legal stripers (released 7) to 13#, 10#, most of the rest 4 & 5#, lost 4, two undersized, had 3-4 hit/no sticks, lost 4-6 tails. We trolled the Sac River & its sloughs above the Rio Vista Bridge. 7 hours, 36 miles. Water 62.5-65.2*, semi-clear; air 55-72*, sky clear; wind 4-20 mph. We shallow trolled Clown & Chartreuse/Black dot Yo-Zuris shallow 140’ back at 4.3-5.2 mph (GPS speed, no paddle wheel or RPM gauge) in 6-8’ of water. We launched at Hogback and had Jeff following us shortly thereafter. Jeff tried to cope with wind, a troublesome motor and unfamilar water and decided to accept an offer to join us in Steve's boat. We ended up having a good day despite the winds. Thanks for the invite and company Steve, hope Jeff enjoyed himself.
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: EAST RESERVOIR STONYFORD
Weather: Breezy but fishable
Water_condition: Clear at 66*
Date: 05-05-08
Remote Name: 69.108.1.104
SUNDAY MAY 4th............Broke away from the delta, and returned to East Reservoir hoping to have a field day catching bass & crappie....Don't remember working so hard in many years locating & catching these coastal mountain bass!! Did find a mixed bag of post spawned & spawning bass in water less than 15 feet deep. Most fishing was sight fishing finding fish in the shallow coves and trying to get them to react with drop/shot Robo worms....Did OK with the larger Senko worms with no weight...It seems the smaller bass would race in front of the bigger ones & take the baits before the lunkers had a chance to react!!! Looking at last years records at this time of the year, we caught nearly a hundred !!! and had 30-40 crappie fishing days.....Could be, I picked a day when the bite was off? Also, could not find the balls of bait or bass in the deeper water like last year...My wife & myself managed to catch less than 20 bass all day with just one that went 5 pounds...and one crappie!! Oh well, whats a tank of gas and maybe we got spoiled with the big numbers last year...Still a fun day....Naked..
Name: BassJack.com
Email: Jack@BassJack.com
Location: Rio Vista Area
Weather: Windy
Water_condition: 66 Degrees/Semi-Clear
Date: 05-03-2008
Remote Name: 208.79.244.67
5/3/2008 – Launched with Jason at Brannon Island at 6:00 am. We fished with anchovies and shad on the outgoing tide at the mouth of Threemile Slough and the San Joaquin River from 6:30 until about 9:00 am. Not much action and only a 16” shaker to show for it. We moved over to the west bank and started trolling at about 9:30 am. We used shallow running Yozuri’s and Bombers for zero hits. We covered water all the way from the power lines up into Cache Slough, Steamboat Slough, and above the Rio Vista bridge. We only saw one fish netted all day – there were boats everywhere. We had to get off the water at 12:45 pm to head home. About 20 miles of water covered for a big skunkola. Off the water at 1:00 pm. The water temperature was 66 degrees.
Name: Jerry Mullen
Email: Jmm0077@aol.com
Location: New Melones
Weather: sunny
Water_condition: 61-65
Date: 05-04-08
Remote Name: 207.200.116.132
I took my good friend Jon Thompson and his dad out for a little kokanee action. We had a great day of fishing, starting at 630 in the morning till about 230 in the afternoon. The best bite was from morning till about noon. We landed 9 out of 15 fish. 7 kokanee, and 2 trout. 3 of the kokanee were over 2lbs each. It was a great day of fishing, not as many boats on the lake as on Saturdays. The fish were hooked between 30 and 45 feet. I was using my kokanee bugs.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Fishable
Water_condition: Fishable, a little dirtier
Date: 05-02-08
Remote Name: 69.224.219.213
Bill Crooks invited me join him and Bob Harries (The Naked Fisherman) for a day of shallow trolling & throwing Fish Traps for Striped Bass and to show him how to troll for Delta Smallmouth Bass. We caught 8 legal stripers (all shallow trolling, released 4) to 9#, most 7 & 8#, lost none, no undersized, had no hit/no sticks, lost 2 tails. We caught & released 4 Smallmouths. 8 hours, 40 miles. Water 63.5-64*, semi-clear to dirty; air 55-72*, sky high overcast; wind 2-4 mph. We fished the Sac River and its sloughs above the Rio Vista Bridge. We shallow trolled Clown & Chartreuse/Black dot Yo-Zuris shallow 140’ back at 5 mph in 7-9’ of water. The Char/Black dot Yo-Zuris caught most of the stripers. We launched at Hogback. We trolled the end of the outgoing, slack & most of the incoming tide. There was no one tide, place, large school of stripers today. It was pretty much a scratch day for us and all of the other fishermen we talked to. It was great, however, being on the water with Bill & Bob. Thanks for the invite Bill.
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Disappointment and White Slough
Weather: Not too bad! A little breezy
Water_condition: Stained
Date: 05-02-08
Remote Name: 76.20.45.11
I took my good friend Dan Gee to bass fish. We got our limits. Dan's biggest was a 6 lber. The others ranged from 13 inches to 2 lbs 10oz. Mine ranged from 4lbs to1 lb 3oz. Senkos were the ticket! Caught one 1lber on a swimbait. Looking forward to this coming week. Better tides and better weather are in store for us fishermen. That's it! Good fishin" Jerry
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Disappointment and White Slough
Weather: Not too bad! A little breezy
Water_condition: Stained
Date: 05-02-08
Remote Name: 76.20.45.11
I took my good friend Dan Gee to bass fish. We got our limits. Dan's biggest was a 6 lber. The others ranged from 13 inches to 2 lbs 10oz. Mine ranged from 4lbs to1 lb 3oz. Senkos were the ticket! Caught one 1lber on a swimbait. Looking forward to this coming week. Better tides and better weather are in store for us fishermen. That's it! Good fishin" Jerry
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Hogback Island
Weather: NA
Water_condition: NA
Date: 04-22-08
Remote Name: 69.224.219.213
I may have lost a pair of prescription sun glasses in the Hogback Island launch ramp parking lot Tuesday, April 22nd. They are Columbia in a white plastic case. Guy 916-849-3490
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Fishable, very windy
Water_condition: Fishable
Date: 04-29-08
Remote Name: 69.224.219.213
Pastor Steve Murakami & I went trolling for stripers in the wind! We caught & released 20 legals to 8+#, most 5-7#, lost none, 2 undersized, had 3-4 hit/no stick, lost 3-4 tails. We left fish to get Steve home in time for daughter's soccer game/college entrance exam testing. The best bite, again, was during the first 2 hours of the outgoing tide. 7 hours (felt like a long week-end), 41 miles. Water 61.7-63*, semi-clear to clear; air 53-76*, sky clear; wind 2-30 mph. Shallow trolled Clown (11)& Chartreuse w/black dots (9) Yo-Zuris 140’ back at 5 mph in 5-8’ of water. We launched at Hogback and trolled the Sac River and its sloughs above the Rio Vista Bridge. There were some really good fishermen on the water today, Mark Wilson, Ron Retzlaff, Bob White & Ron Jones, Bob Sparre, etc. Unusual happenings: (1) Guy catches a striper with a DFG tag! (2) Steve catches a striper with a $100 DFG tag! (3) Guy gets a call from the father whose daughter lost the surf rod/reel I trolled up which he will pick up Thursday. (4) Guy & Steve fish and catch fish in 25-30 mph winds for the first time. At the end of the day Steve gives Guy gas money and a “tip” (I'll pay him back somehow) for him catching the striper with the $100 DFG tag (what a guy!).
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Fishable
Water_condition: Fishablw
Date: 04-28-08
Remote Name: 69.224.219.213
My lucky dog, Spike, and I went trolling for stripers. We caught & released 10 legals to 8#, most 5-7#, lost 2, 1 undersized, had 6-8 hit/no stick, lost 12 tails. The best bite was during the 2 hours after high tide. Had one male follow a female right up to the boat, her release. 7 hours, 34 miles. Water 63.5-64*, semi-clear to clear; air 57-82*, sky clear; wind 2-8 mph. Shallow trolled Clown (6) & Rainbow (2) Yo-Zuris, B16 Pearl (2) shallow 140’ back at 5 mph in 5-8’ of water. We launched at Hogback and trolled the Sac River and its sloughs above the Rio Vista Bridge. Thanks for the company Spike.
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Steamboat & Community Shoals
Weather: Very warm with breezes
Water_condition: Semi clear to off colored at 64.2 *
Date: 04-28-08
Remote Name: 71.128.108.169
APRIL 26th & 27th.......Saturday & Sunday......... IF YOU DIDN'T GET BIT ON THESE TWO DAYS,YOU DIDN'T HAVE YOUR LURE IN THE WATER!!!! Yeah. there was a ton of boats out and with two Derbies going on it was hard to find unchartered water.....It was a mixed bag of fisherman for sure, from guides to novice to just your average every day fisherman.....Bottom line, just about all caught fish!! ...Most fish were in the two to eight pound class with an occasional fish in the teens...Best bite was the outgo...A QUICK SUMMARY.....SATURDAY.......Had my wife with me and we barely got a parking spot at Hogback at 8:00am.....Don't know what group was having a one day derby? But they were using the picnic grounds as a weigh in & BBQ area....Looked like fun & well organized.....Started the morning off shallow trolling the lower Steamboat area just at the top of the tide......Enjoyed a mini bite that lasted less than an hour, but managed to pick up some quality fish to 13 lbs....Decided to check out community shoals around 11:00am....Never saw so many boats at the shoals!! The good news was I had friends involved in the trolling lanes like Mark W. & Fireman Jack....and a pretty good bite was taken place...So. we joined in & dropped out lines and got bit right away.....With all the boat action it didn't seem to bother Mr. Striper one bit....as fish were caught all day...These fish in the Rio Vista area were very bright in color & must be fresh run!! The males were free flowing milt as we released them...Messy stuff....Numbers of fish caught had to be in the hundreds on Saturday just at the shoals!!! Fireman Jack's numbers were at 27 fish by 1:00pm...Who knows how many Mark got? Lots of hook-ups in his boat...and big numbers for all the guide boats...Fished the shoals right to the bottom of the tide ( 4:30pm.) and the bite slowed somewhat but you still had decent action.......Sunday.....Returned to the shoals once again...Less boats & the bite had tapered off compared to Saturday...Had to work alittle harder for hook-ups but the stripes continued to keep us busy....Unlike Saturday, we moved over to the Dairy area for a short time and did very well there but the stripes were running on the small size so we returned to the shoals & worked that area till the end of the day....You know the fish are on a good bite when you hook up reeling in as we must have caught 6-7 fish doing just that!! While I rarely fish both Saturday & Sunday being retired, glad my wife Sandy & I did...Will have to get my butt into Fishermans warehouse & replenish my Yo-Zuries as most of my clown colored lures are pretty tore up with the numbers of fish caught the past two months!!! Nice seeing Leo Castro & Tom Ramage out this weekend...Sorry you lost the big one Tom.......And, for the record, my wife once again out fished me...But, she had a good Captain.....See ya on the river...Naked...
Name: braiderb
Email: braiderb@aol.com
Location: nowhere in paticular
Weather: good
Water_condition: clear
Date: 04-27-08
Remote Name: 67.187.207.230
they drag them because they have always done that and dont have enough money to buy one of those man size ice chests or they think there still fishing on shore
Name: Kevin Wilson
Email: kevininhisboat@yahoo.com
Location: San Fran Bay
Weather: very nice
Water_condition: clearish
Date: 04-26-08
Remote Name: 76.197.4.93
My good friends Biff and Dennis (Rattle Trap) joined me. This was there first ever live bait bay trip. Launched at Berkley 10 minutes to 6 and got bait. Headed to the Berkley Flats for 2 hrs for 0. Ran over to the Alameda area and found a HUGE Fleet. We made about 3 drifts for about 4 hard pulling rays. Boy can these pull you line. Ran up to a light that I had good luck in the past. As soon as Rattle Trap drops his Chovey a 22 lb Butt grabs on. His first ever Halibutt. We box it. He drops back in Bam a 21 lb butt grabs on. In the box it goes. His beginner luck carrys on later to land a 23 incher. He fills his limit on his first ever Halibutt trip. Biff and myself didn't get left out. Biff gets a 31 inch butt and a short one of 21!/2 inches. I land a 23 incher on our last drift of the day at 4 pm. We ended the day keeping 5 fish 22,21,12 lbs being biggest weights and two at 31 and 23 inches. Thanks guys for the great company http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj234/fish_junky/4-26-08SanFranBayButts011.jpg http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj234/fish_junky/4-26-08SanFranBayButts013.jpg http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj234/fish_junky/4-26-08SanFranBayButts015.jpg http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj234/fish_junky/4-26-08SanFranBayButts017.jpg http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj234/fish_junky/4-26-08SanFranBayButts018.jpg
Name: Leo Castro
Email: Steelhead0n@yahoo.com
Location: north Delta
Weather: Perfect
Water_condition: 62degrees Emerald Green
Date: 04-26-08
Remote Name: 69.62.181.72
Fished the delta today with some buds and caught Two six pounders and two twenty inchers and about two dozen shakers. Most fish that I saw caught where either shakers or 1 to 2 pounders. The lure of the day was a red and white Yo-zuri. I had the pleasure of meeting the NakedFisherman, and I also saw Mr. Wilson on the water. P.S. Why do people put the fish on the stringer and drag the fish as they are trolling? Is it like a trophy for others to see? Some one please shed some light because I just dont get it.
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Sycamore and Hog Slough
Weather: Sunny and warmer
Water_condition: stained
Date: 04-26-08
Remote Name: 76.20.45.11
I brought my good friend Bill Bushey out to fish black bass yesterday. We didn't get skunked this time. We caught 17 legals and 3 shakers. Bill caught 6 legal were from 1lb to 2lbs. 10oz. He did very well for using a spinning rig in the tules and timber. My best were 5lbs. 3oz, 4lbs. 4oz, and 4lbs.2oz. My others ranged from 1lb to 2lbs 6oz. My best tip for catching a big one is to get out there and fish your jig, tube or worm slow. That's it! Good fishing' Jerry
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Fishable, some wind
Water_condition: Fishable
Date: 04-22-08
Remote Name: 69.233.131.15
Pastor Steve and I caught & released 12 legals to 11#, most 5-8#, lost 2, 6 undersized, had 6-8 hit/no stick, lost 12 tails. Steve had the hot stick today. 7 hours, 43 miles. Water 60.2#, semi-clear to clear; air 53-65*, sky partly cloudy to overcast; wind 2-14 mph, gusts to 20. Shallow trolled clown Yo-Zuris with a 6" Trick Worm shallow 140’ back at 5 mph in 5-8’ of water. We launched at Hogback and were trolling shortly after 7 a.m. We did not anticipate finding many fish so we decided to stay in an area where we lost 2 tails. We fished the same area all day, a first for us. This was also the most successful day we’ve had in the highest sustained winds we’ve fished. We fished the Sacramento River & its sloughs above the Rio Vista Bridge. When we get back to Sacramento and finish de-rigging the boat Steve takes off for his daughter’s game in Marysville (what a Dad). A day we nor expecting much turned out great. Thanks, as always, for the company Steve.
Name: sugibronco
Email: $#@%^+*&^
Location: yuba city to boyds pump
Weather: breezy
Water_condition: looked clear
Date: 04-22-08
Remote Name: 67.172.169.53
Charlie and I took a drive to yuba city launch ramp hoping to see the parking lot full of trailers ...... not a trailer in parking lot ..... we did see they have put in a very nice walk on ramp ..... went to JOHNSONS BAIT and talked to people there and they said the water flow was so low the fish can't get up through the rapids ..... on the way home we went to BOYDS PUMP and the same thing there not a trailer in the parking lot and they also have put in a nice but short walk on ramp ..... right now it just looks like a RIVER ...... out
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Fishable, some wind
Water_condition: Fishable
Date: 04-21-08
Remote Name: 69.233.131.15
My lucky dog, Spike, and I went out for a few hours. Caught & released 3 legals, 8, 7 & 7#s, one undersized, 2-3 hits/no stick, lost 3-4 tails. 5 hours, 28 miles. Water 61.2#, semi-clear to clear; air 54-68*, sky clear; wind 2-14 mph, gusts to 20. Shallow trolled clown Yo-Zuris shallow 140’ back at 5 mph in 5-8’ of water. We were trolling a little after 11 a.m., out before 4, trolled the end of a 4' outgoing, the slack & beginning of the 4' incoming tides. Trolled above & below the Rio Vista Bridge on the Sac River and its Sloughs. Not much of a bite today (3) but the incoming tide was a little better. Nice to get out for a few quick hours.
Name: Jonnboy
Email: jdaily@frontiernet.net
Location: sac delta waters
Weather: nice
Water_condition: slightly stained,
Date: 04-20--08
Remote Name: 74.37.106.132
trolled delta in shallow water for 2 shakers , 8 keepers up to 14#. one on the zuris the rest old school clowning
Name: Johnathan Peinado
Email: aztec_peinado@yahoo.com
Location: Puerto Vallarta Mexico
Weather: Great
Water_condition: Great
Date: 4-18-2008
Remote Name: 189.164.88.99
Fishing Report The past couple of weeks have seen an increase in the amounts and varieties of fish being taken. Colder waters have driven Tuna closer to shore, allowing us to hook Yellowfin Tuna on some of our 8 hour fishing tours. Inside the Bay we are catching Bonita, Sierra, and Rooster Fish. On our longer tours outside the bay ( 10 and 12 hour tours), we are catching Rooster Fish, Mahi Mahi, Striped Marlin, Sailfish, and 100lb. to 200 lb. Yellowfin Tuna. This month the fishing has been spectacular. The success this month has been second to none. Good health and good fishing John To check the tide tables http://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Ostiones.tide.shtml To check the moon phases http://www.stardate.org/nightsky/moon/ aztec_peinado@yahoo.com
Name: Jerry Mullen
Email: Jmm0077@aol.com
Location: New Melones
Weather: Windy
Water_condition: have a few waves 62-64
Date: 04-19-08
Remote Name: 207.200.116.132
I went out with my good friend Jon Thompson today. We started fishing the morning bite in the angel arm and caught two fish right when I set the downriggers. One was 9.5" and the other was 15", while landing the fish we got blown into a shallow spot and I hung my downrigger for about 2 seconds and then it exploded. The bite pretty much stopped and didn't start again till about noon. We ended up with 4 trout to 17 inches and 6 Kokanee to 16 inches. It was a good day for fish catching, but a bad day for one of my downriggers. All the fish except one were caught on my nerka nailer bugs (even the trout). The other fish was caught on a pink hoochie. The fish were lurking in the 25-38ft zone, and seem to go after orange and pink color combinations. To my old customers in the Rocklin area, I think it's worth the drive, the fish are nice size and are putting up a good fight. Tight lines, and hope to see you out on the water.
Name: Jerry Mullen
Email: Jmm0077@aol.com
Location: New Melones
Weather: Windy
Water_condition: have a few waves 62-64
Date: 04-19-08
Remote Name: 207.200.116.132
I went out with my good friend Jon Thompson today. We started fishing the morning bite in the angel arm and caught two fish right when I set the downriggers. One was 9.5" and the other was 15", while landing the fish we got blown into a shallow spot and I hung my downrigger for about 2 seconds and then it exploded. The bite pretty much stopped and didn't start again till about noon. We ended up with 4 trout to 17 inches and 6 Kokanee to 16 inches. It was a good day for fish catching, but a bad day for one of my downriggers. All the fish except one were caught on my nerka nailer bugs (even the trout). The other fish was caught on a pink hoochie. The fish were lurking in the 25-38ft zone, and seem to go after orange and pink color combinations. To my old customers in the Rocklin area, I think it's worth the drive, the fish are nice size and are putting up a good fight. Tight lines, and hope to see you out on the water.
Name: 1965 ford pickup
Email: fishboat35@yahoo.com
Location: folsom lake
Weather: t shirt weather
Water_condition: clear 60 to 65
Date: 04-18-08
Remote Name: 216.93.193.82
Me and the Swiss Miss tried trolling for trout friday,found a large area of fish on top of an under water island. Fish were in an area of 56 to 78 feet of water with the surrounding water down to 120 ft. We cought fish from top water, to 20 feet using lead core line. We used seps flashers with wedding rings and half a worm. Tried my down rigger but fish didn't like the noise the trolling wire made on that side of the boat,had this problem before and don't know how to fix it. The Swiss Miss cought 7 fish on her side and I finally caught 4 on my side after I quit using the down rigger, one fish fell off at the boat to give us our limit. The trout are in beautiful condition about a 14" average. Had a problem with the outboard electrical system and had to rope start the 50 hp 4 stroke. Bad week for me with motor problems as my trolling motor quit also before we went fishing. Water temp started at 60 and ended up at 65 degrees. Anybody have a solution on how to keep the trolling wire from singing? Off the water at 2.30 Lowell tight lines and loose drags
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: North Delta
Weather: slight breeze in morning
Water_condition: stained
Date: 04-18-08
Remote Name: 76.20.45.11
Today I couldn't pass up. Too many things were in my favor. The full moon is Sunday. And I've ready several times that the three days before the full moon is the best for fishing. And it was a weekday. Not too many fishermen out fishing! So I launched New Hope Landing at 7am with the high tide at 6:32am. I started casting my favorite 5' Senko worm (912) and was very excited cuz I new they would be biting today. Not like 3 weeks ago when I got skunked. I ended up with one limit of bass, They weighed 7lbs. 10, 4lbs. 10oz, 2lbs 8oz, 2lbs and 1lbs.12ozer. Good thing I went fishing instead of staying at home and saying "Maybe I should have went fishing." So get out there you fishermen and fish slow and patiently and you're sure to catch a lunker. Good fishin' Jerry Yuke
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Fishable, a little wind
Water_condition: Fishable, maybe getting better
Date: 04-18-08
Remote Name: 69.237.197.15
Friday. Jim Brown and I caught 8 legals to 12#, released 5, most 5-7# in 7.5 hours, 44 miles. Two undersized, lost one, lost 3-5 tails. Fished the last half of an outgoing & 1st part of an incoming tide (the better tide), all shallow trolling, small-lipped Rainbow Trout Yo-Zuri. Water 63-64*, clear to dirty, little debris on or suspended in the water; air 46-68*; sky clear; wind 2-7 mph. We launched at Hogback and were trolling at 7 a.m. We trolled several areas on the Sacramento River/its sloughs above & below Rio Vista. Non-fishing highlights: Jim & I snagged brought in an almost new surf rod/reel and saw 4 sea lions at Lite 36A (we saw one get up onto the Lite, finally saw how they do it). Another nice day on the Delta, thanks for the company Jim.
Name: BOB HARRIES (THE NAKED FISHERMAN )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Decker to all river arms
Weather: Very nice Balmy ( no winds)
Water_condition: off colored to very clear at 67.5 *
Date: 04-17-08
Remote Name: 71.128.108.169
THURSDAY APRIL 17th....................Tom Ramage joined me for a day hunting stripes....Got a real late start as we didn't launch at Hogback till 9:30 am...It seems as though the bite was very early in the morning and we missed it!! I normally stay away from Decker,West bank, & the Dairy but on this day decided to join the crowd and give it a try...No fish for us at all three locations...However, did hook into a biggie at Clydes shoal ( now known as community shoal) Before this fish came un-buttoned, it had taking some 160 feet of line!! Was using the clown colored shallow diving Yo-zurie & we noticed one of the stock hooks was bent open....The fish was on long enough to raise my heartbeat to a pretty good level!! A short thrill for sure....I know a red hot bite took place earlier in the week but not on this day and for the number of boats on the water didn't see much action...In a nutshell, this was my worst performance in a Month...Fished the entire incoming tide & part of the outgo & couldn't get bit!!! Tom managed to get a 10 pounder on a swimbait and that was the highlight of the day.....The norm for me is being on the water just at the turn-around from the flood tide...It didn't pan out on Thursday!! Could be that Mr. Striper has changed his eating time schedule ? Gotta love this striper fishing!! Just when you think you have them figured out YOU DON'T!!! Back to the drawing board after the weekend....Thanks for the company Tom....See ya on the water...Naked.....
Name: Roland Aspiras
Email: innovatrium@hotmail.com
Location: The Internet
Weather: N/A
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 04-17-08
Remote Name: 192.71.68.101
Previous poster approx location = Lompoc, CA. IP Address reverse lookup = fsxumuwab01.vandenberg.af.mil - looks like someone is bored out there on the airbase. Get a life, man.
Name: Alright! Doubles!!!!!
Email: rnsteiner@yahoo.com
Location: The Delta waters
Weather: windy
Water_condition: clear
Date: 04-14-08
Remote Name: 132.1.207.21
Alright Leo!!!! Cool deal with the doubles! I remember the first time I had a double on MY boat. It was me & my buddy and we had this blonde chick and her brunette friend. We had a few margaritas and started slamming and pounding away. Right there in broad daylight! It was great. I haven't had a double since, but I remembr it like it was yesterday.......tight lines and tight p#$$&! Yee-haw!!!!!!!!
Name: Leo Castro
Email: steelhead0n@yahoo.com
Location: Above Rio Vista
Weather: Windy
Water_condition: Perfect
Date: 04-15-08
Remote Name: 69.62.181.72
Fished above Rio Vista with a couple of friends. We caught a total of 10 fish with the biggest going 9lbs. We lost four fish by the boat and caught four shakers. The wind was very nippy but the water conditions have really improved. The lure of the day was an old school black and chrome Rebel. Today was also the first time with a double on my boat.
Name: Jerry Mullen
Email: Jmm0077@aol.com
Location: New Melones
Weather: Sunny
Water_condition: 60-67
Date: 04-12-08
Remote Name: 207.200.116.132
Sorry this report is a few days late, but I was busy working. lol. I took my good friend Eric Wood out on the water Saturday, and there were so many kokanee boats on the water I thought for sure a derby was going on that I didn't know about. I counted 56 boats in view on the main body. The fishing started out poor for me, but after two hours I had our first fish in the boat it and it came at 50 feet on one of my nerka nailer bugs. We had our best luck at 12 noon, with a triple hook up and then two more fish in two more passes. We landed 7 out of 8 fish and the depth range for 6 of them was between 25-38 feet. All our fish were landed on my bugs (orange, pink, yellow/pink). However, there were people reporting on the VHF that spinners were doing well ( mad irishman), and the avg catch per boat seemed to be 2 or 3 fish. I think the lake is going to turn on in the next few weeks. All the fish I have caught this year have been 15 inches or better with the largest going 17 TL. I can't wait to see what we will be catching in a couple months.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Sac-side
Weather: Fishable, a little wind
Water_condition: Fishable, maybe getting better
Date: 04-15-08
Remote Name: 69.237.197.15
Tax Day! Tuesday. Pastor Steve invited me join he and his son, Andrew, for the day. We caught 16 legals to 12# (kept 5), 6-8 undersized, lost 6-12 tails in 7 hours, 30 miles. Fished an incoming tide most of the day, all shallow trolling, small-lipped Clown Yo-Zuri. Used three different Zoom 6” Trick Worms (White, White Ice, Grey (did not get to try Glimmer Blue)), all caught fish. Water 61.7-63.3*, clear to semi-clear, some debris on and suspended in the water toward the end of the incoming tide; air 46-65*; sky clear; wind 2-8 mph. We launched at Hogback and were trolling at 7:00 a.m. We trolled several areas on the Sac River above Rio Vista and its sloughs. Andrew landed a lot of fish today, he is getting pretty good at it. Steve thanks for the invite and time with you and Andrew.
Name: BOB HARRIES (THE NAKED FISHERMAN )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Just got the latest info on Salmon fishing
Weather: A cooling trend
Water_condition: Very wet with State & Goverment Policies
Date: 04-15-08
Remote Name: 71.129.87.91
TUESDAY APRIL 15th... TOTALLY NOT SURPRISED!!!! The unanimous decision by the California Fish & game Commission closes both commercial and recreational fishing in state coastal waters.,which extend out three miles from shore. It brings California into line with a vote last week in Seattle by the Pacific Fishery Management Council, which banned salmon fishing in federal waters reaching out 200 miles...........The commission delayed a vote on salmon-fishing restrictions in Central California rivers until its May 9th meeting.But it looks very likely that the rivers will also be closed to salmon fishing.....Salmon fishing has never been closed completely along the entire California coast. But fishery experts believe the closures are required to ensure survival of the Central valley fall-run chinook population. The specious is the backbone of the pacific coast's salmon fishery and is expected to see record-low spawning numbers this fall for reasons still not fully understood.....Commission chairman Richard Rodgers said the closures, together with the states's broader economic woes, pose a " PERFECT STORM "of problems that may drive many fishing businesses out of exsistence...The state predicts a $255 million economic impact and a loss of 2,263 jobs!!! as a result of the closures......THATS ONE OF THE MOST PAINFUL VOTES I THINK WE'VE EVER TAKEN, " Rodgers said " I'm sorry we had to do that " ..................DON'T KNOW WHY ITS TAKING SO LONG TO PASS THE VERDIT???? WE ALL KNOW WHATS IN STORE..... Just some sad news to pass on....I'm out...Naked....
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Different
Date: 04-13-08
Remote Name: 69.237.197.15
Sunday. My lucky dog, Spike, and I went out at the last minute. We caught & released 3 legals to 5# in 4 hours, 31 miles. Lost 2-3 tails. A rare week-end day to get out prior to a few windy days. Fished a mid outgoing tide, all shallow trolling small-lipped Clown & Rainbow Trout Yo-Zuris. Other persons who fished early in the day did well at, just after low tide. Water 66.7-69*, clear to semi-clear, considerable debris on and suspended in the water. It appeared that weekend boat traffic, power boat wakes really churned up the water, debris, weeds. Air 82-86*; sky clear; wind 2-5 mph. We launched at Hogback and were trolling at 1:00 p.m. Tried several places above & below the Rio Vista Bridge. Of note Spike got really excited seeing the goats eating in "military" formation on the West Bank hillside. Not much catching on this day but an important reminder of how lucky I am to seldom fish on weekends.
Name: BOB HARRIES (THE NAKED FISHERMAN )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: No fishing ON THIS DAY
Weather: Much cooler
Water_condition: Wet
Date: 04-14-08
Remote Name: 71.129.87.91
MONDAY........APRIL14th.............THANKS TO ALL FOR THE INFO ON SONNY'S ELECTRIC SHOP...WILL BE TAKING IT IN TOMORROW.......HOPE I DIDN'T BREAK A PART THAT TAKES WEEKS TO ORDER? JUST BOUGHT THIS MINN KOTA (70) LB THRUST FROM ALAN FONG LESS THAN 6 MONTHS AGO........
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Old River area
Weather: Breezy in morn. then hot
Water_condition: semi-clear
Date: 07-14-08
Remote Name: 76.20.45.11
I couldn't get any of my regulars to go with on Friday. So I just went by myself and drove to Orwood Resort (On the Old River-South Delta) to launch. Got there about 8am. Slightly breezy! 10:22am high tide! The bass didn't bite that well for me. I fished all over the Old River stretch. And caught one 1# 12ozer near the Bascule Bridge on a Senko off a log. Then after fishing the Amtrak Cut and didn't get a hit I went south of the bridge and fished it all the way to the Woodward Canal. I kept saying to myself, "Don't anybody work anymore?" There were tons of boats out there. Mostly pleasure boats! Then I fished the Discovery Bay and picked up two l#ers. And that was it. I left at 5pm. At least I got that fishing that area out of my brain. I'd been wanting to fish that area for months. Better tides this week! That's it! Good fishing! Jerry Yuke
Name: fishwithron2
Email: fishwithron2@yahoo.com
Location: home by the pool
Weather: hot
Water_condition: clear
Date: 04-13-08
Remote Name: 75.26.180.151
Bob Sunny's Electric can fix your trolling motor' He's located at 1500 El Camino Ste C. Sacramento 487-3868. He's closed sun and mon and opens at 10 am.
Name: fishwithron2
Email: fishwithron2@yahoo.com
Location: home by my pool
Weather: hot
Water_condition: pool water clear
Date: 04-13-08
Remote Name: 75.26.180.151
Bob Sorry about your mishap on your trolling motor. There's aplace off El Camino call Sunny's Electric. He's close sun and monday and open at 10:00 a.m. 1500 El Camino 916 487 3868. Take Cap Freeway and go past Arden off ramp and take El Camino. Go back over the freeway and there's a stop lite before you go over an overpass. Take a left and aright as he's in that complex on your rite hand side.
Name: capn bly
Email: keef1961@aol.com
Location: delta san j and sac
Weather: windy, then calm and hot
Water_condition: dirty
Date: 04-13-08
Remote Name: 69.239.237.134
almost got skunked on friday at the delta. one striper to 22". super low tide and dirty water on san j. everyone was catching 22 inchers combat trolling at west b. bottomed out at full throttle out in middle of big water in front of ,or a little down stream from eddos. 1 ft. sand bar. the suzuki 140 handled it with out any damage, or so it seems ......i hope. i was flying toward antioch bridge at about 37 mph , , all of a sudden, wah wah wah wah whoa!!!!! what the f_____!!!!! my boat has an 11 inch draft so, i raised the motor dropped the electric ...no problem. saw other boats grounding too.. they had a hard time getting out with a i/o. trashed it. try sunnys electric marine to fix that trollin motor.............
Name: BOB HARRIES (THE NAKED FISHERMAN )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal,net
Location: EAST RESERVOIR STONYFORD
Weather: Warmest day of the year fishing 80's
Water_condition: Semi clear at 66.5* surface
Date: 04-12-08
Remote Name: 71.129.87.91
SATURDAY APRIL 12th......................RELAXATION AT ITS BEST........A day of low keyed basic angling with great surroundings.....Unlike the fast paced fishing in the delta like run & gun & fishing in crowds, my wife & myself shared the entire East reservoir with less than 8 other boats...We found the Crappie and bass and while it wasn't the best bite in the world, managed to catch fish all day......We located most bass in the many coves throughout this lake..These bass were staging in less than ten feet of water...My wife Sandy caught the biggest of the day, a very Fat 5 pounder....Best bait of the day was the short 5 inch Robo worms in the color of grape....We set them up drop/shot style.......Very effective method...We also found the crappie near the many fallen trees that are submerged over much of the lake and they too were close to spawning as they were extremely fat...The lake level is right at the top & many of the islands & rock structures are impossible to locate without the use of the electronics.....The bonus feature is watching all the wild life that surrounds this small coastal lake & mountain range....Deer, elk numerous specious of birds......Did have a mishap about the middle of day & it was totally my fault!! I left my trolling motor in the down position & ran my main motor very slowly to another part of the cove.....BANG!! hit a large rock & sheared the holding pin on the shaft that locks the motor in position....If anyone can tell me where I can get it fixed, I would be very grateful....I have heard of a place called something electrics? Don't know where it is in Sacto? Really need it for throwing swim baits in the delta....Thanks for any info.....Round trip was about $70,00 of gas but sometimes its worth the R&R you can receive for a laid back fishing adventure......See ya on the water....Naked.
Name: Whiteey Sr.
Email: Finchaser
Location: Northwest Delta
Weather: Light winds and hot
Water_condition: Mostly clear w/floaten later
Date: 04-12-08
Remote Name: 207.200.116.132
Launched at Hogback at 7 am with son Scott and his son- in -law Vito for a family outing which was long overdue, Trolled Steamboat for an hour or so for 1 only. Moved to flats above Sacto river and for nada. Moved again north and fished channel with many others there for several hook ups and tail steaers. We lost too 4 fish and caught 5. Moved to Minor for nada. Headed for home port at 3 p.m. Long day but great to be out family again.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Nice
Date: 04-11-08
Remote Name: 69.237.197.15
I had the rare pleasure of taking my wife, Donna, out for a few hours to see the places Spike & I fish for stripers. Spike came along, of course. We caught & released 5 legals, 7, 6, 6, 5, 4#ers, one undersized in 3 hours, 15 miles. Lost 3-4 tails. All day shallow trolling, all on the small-lipped Clown Yo-Zuri. Water 62.7*, clear to semi-clear, very little debris; air 68-84*; sky clear; wind 2-5 mph. We launched at Hogback and trolled the Sac River and its sloughs above the Rio Vista Bridge. I had to crank down the drag, bring in the 7#er fast just ahead of a pursuing sea lion. A great day having my wife join me for a brief outing. Sure glad I got some fish to prove that not all of my fish stories are lies/exagerations.
Name: Whiteey Sr..
Email: Finchaser.com
Location: Northwest Delta
Weather: North winds
Water_condition: Clear in sloughs
Date: 04-11-08
Remote Name: 75.26.21.27
Hogback at about 8:15 am. Talked with Naked Bob and he had a great day on Wednesday and one of crew, Ron fished same day and did ok and was back to guides us ..What happened is the fish must have had sore lips for those two catching and releasing on Wednesday. We moved on about 11 am. toward Minor ..Tough fishing there in very fast outgoing tides as bottom near wall were irregular so had to tend to steering at all times. After 3 hours we finely got into fish using BBR,s deeps and trolling very slow. The insides rods got most of fish. Total stripers 12, or which 3 were shakers and one black bass... Nice day all in all.
Name: BOB HARRIES (THE NAKED FISHERMAN )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal,net
Location: North Delta including Minor
Weather: Breezy North Winds ( Fishable)
Water_condition: Semi Clear at 62.2*
Date: 04-11-08
Remote Name: 71.129.87.91
THURSDAY, APRIL 10th....................WHAT HAPPENED???? Went from an OUTSTANDING day on Weds to just an average day some 24 hours later!! Only thing different was there was more boats on the water but not too bad........And, yes the winds changed direction from South to Northerly, but still very fishable......Had Tom Ramage with me and was looking forward to a 20-30 fish count day......Didn't materialize!!! While other boats around us seemed to do well, we didn't get into the big bite..Thats the thing about chasing Stripers, just when you think your on the top of your game plan that will humble you in a heart beat!! And on Thursday they certainly did.....Tom & myself beat the water to death both trolling & throwing swimbaits and struggled to catch 10 fish.....Also ,went backwards on fish size as the largest one we boated was only 8 pounds and that came on a swimbait....Saw Bob White much of the day in his Jetcraft with his two friends...They had a slow start in the morning, but when we saw them later in the day they had caught bigger & more fish than Tom & myself...Way to go Bob!!.....Gonna break away from the stripes this weekend & head for East Reservoir by Stonyford...Promised my wife Sandy a day chasing CRAPPIE and maybe drop/shotting some bass? Weather looks good.....Looking forward for a change of scenery & this reservoir is very relaxing & low keyed with delicious white crappie...Hope there on the bite? See ya on the river. ....... Naked.
Name: Pat Williams
Email: bcd.Williams6477@damailbox.com
Location: Noneasdfsadfsdfsdf
Weather: None
Water_condition: None
Date: 24-4-2008
Remote Name: 74.208.106.109
Cool site.
Name: Captain Jerry Brown
Email: jdbrown9@comcast.net
Location: Columbia River I-5
Weather: Good
Water_condition: Good Viz
Date: 4-10-2008
Columbia River continues to be on a roll for chinook!!! The Columbia River spring chinook fishery remains the hotbed on the fishing scene. "Spring chinook catches have been pretty strong, and there was a pretty good bite [Wednesday morning] from the [Portland] airport down to the railroad bridge just below the I-5 bridge," said Joe Hymer, a state Fish and Wildlife biologist. Anglers at the Marine Park boat ramp just above I-5 were averaging anywhere from two-thirds to three-quarters of a fish per boat. While some of the best sport catches have been coming from the airport downstream to the railroad bridge off Hayden Island and Vancouver, further upstream places like from Camas-Washougal up to Bonneville Dam have picked up. "The Port of Camas check showed they're still catching fish, and the best fishery has been up towards the dam," Hymer said. "One recent check showed it was a two-plus-fish-per-boat average, and Oregon was seeing the same catch rates." The portion of the Lower Columbia from the west power lines on Hayden Island to Buoy 10 has closed, but the river from the Hayden west power lines up to McNary Dam is open for fishing. "The Columbia spring chinook is the talk around town, and it is pretty much a no-brainer fishery," said Bryan Nelson at Three Rivers Marine and Tackle in Woodinville. "Trolling with a Fish Flash and cut-plug herring does the job, or anchor up and put down a Kwikfish." From April 1 to 6, an estimated 24,590 angler trips were made with 4,438 chinook kept and 624 released. "The [Bonneville] dam counts have broken 100 fish per day, but they are going to start spilling more water over the dam [beginning today] and that could spur more fish to move over the dam. That could also spur the bank fishery bite just below Bonneville, too." We are currently taking reservations for Columbia, Lewis and Kalama rivers. Jet boat trips on the Columbia and Lewis rivers for 4 anglers are at a special price of just $580.00 and 2 person driftboat trips on the Kalama are $325.00. Hurry as the Columbia River closes on April 30th, 2008. Additional information can be obtained online at http://columbia-river-fishing-guide.com or by phone at 206-920-2428
Name: BOB HARRIES (THE NAKED FISHERMAN )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal,net
Location: North Delta (Clearer water)
Weather: Breezy but very,very fishable
Water_condition: Semi clear at 60 *
Date: 04-09-08
Weds. April 9th...08...........................A PERFECT DAY!...... With no intent of hitting the water this morning as I was fooling around in the garden, looked around and noticed very little wind blowing in my trees....MAN I'M GOING!!...Got to hogback at 10 30 am...Instant success as I didn't go 40 yds & got my first fish....The tide had been going out for an hour or so and the bite was very aggressive. in less than an hour I caught & released 11 stripes to 12 lbs...With the tide about half away out went to throwing 1/2 oz swimbaits.......The stripes were on a tear!!! I would get a tap-tap & bang the rod would just load up...A few times they attacked the bait just a few feet from the boat. Got wet many times!!...At one point I managed to hook 3 fish in 4 cast.....The bite was so intense that I didn't have time to eat my lunch till late afternoon... I broke my personal record of catching 16 stripes in one outing by one....Got 17 stripers to 14 lbs.....On this day I had my batteries charged to the max & my electric motor held well....Towards the bottom of the tide & turnaround the action finally slowed down with just a fish here & there.....Headed for home by 4:45 pm....No marathon on this day......27 fish in about 5 hours solo.....Couldn't ask for a better day........Will be taking Tom Ramage out tomorrow.....Will be worried about the NORTH WINDS....Hope we don't get blown off......In a nutshell, bigger fish are in....See ya on the water...Naked...
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, San Joaquin side
Weather: Fishable
Water_condition: Fishable
Date: 04-07-08
Guy, Bill Crooks and Clyde Wands. A day devoted to learning more about the “other river”, the San Joaquin & its sloughs. Clyde Wands agreed to take Bill out to learn about the San Joaquin. Bill was gracious enough to invite me to join them (Ted Fagunes was too busy with golf). We knew it was unlikely we’d do as much catching as on the Sac-side. Bill’s Willy Boat. We launched at Brannan Island. 8.5 hours, 47 miles, 2 legals (22”, 19”. 2 other hits/lost tails). Water 58.4-59*, semi-clear to dirty, very little debris; air 44-67*; sky clear; wind 0-7 mph. We shallow & deep trolled, fish trapped 6-9 different locations, most on an outgoing tide, in a big circle, the water was semi-clear at best, trollable, but we never found fish. Bill and I learned a lot "for another day". Another nice day on the Delta, great company. Thanks for the invite Bill.
Name: BOB HARRIES (THE NAKED FISHERMAN )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal,net
Location: North delta (Clearer water)
Weather: Once again BREEZY all day!
Water_condition: Clear to off colored at 61.7 *
Date: 04-05-08
THURSDAY APRIL 3rd.....................A solo day once again....While the weather in metro Sacto was Balmy & windless, not so in the delta as the south/westerly winds returned with 5-15 mph gusts....But even with the choppy water conditions I managed to have a fairly good day....Picked up 5 stripes shallow trolling in the lower Steamboat area with best action just at the tide turn at about 9:30 am.....Worked this area very hard making pass after pass & most of the time not getting a bump!...Was kinda forced to stay inside Steamboat as the winds in the morning were blowing too hard in Cache & Rio Vista.....By noon the winds diminished somewhat allowing me to try different locations....Tried shallow trolling in Cache & deep water channel towards the flood stage but to be honest with you don't think the water was clear enough.....NO Fish!....Ended up going inside Minor & deep trolled for two fish And threw a little smimbaits as the tide started to turn out...Managed to pick up a 10 pounder and only a few bumps as the swimbait action was slow!...Late in the day returned to Steamboat & focused just on swimbaits as the tide had gone out some two feet....Even with the breezy conditions I found a pretty good bite throwing traps in the mud exposed area's.....missed many strikes as the boat rocked & rolled in the choppy water....Had a couple nice black bass on but both threw the bait off jumping....Fighting the winds & choppy water all day long had taken it toll as I was pretty tired after 12 hours on the water....Time to call it a day.....With the total fish count of 13 did get two over ten lbs which were females!! All released in good shape.....Still waiting for bigger fish!!! and a day with no winds!!! See ya on the water....Naked...
Name: C Reading
Email: floattubing_the_sierras@yahoogroups.com
Location: Deep Water Channel /W. Sac
Weather: B E A utiful
Water_condition: stained
Date: 04-04-08
Lots of action. The Levee is closed to vehicle traffic (Homeland Security) as of 03-08. Off Jefferson Find the parking area just past the Lock. Saw schoolies being caught. Sum guy in a float tube caught sum big crappie. I was in my pontoon float tube and couldn't find them. But I did throm some spinner baits to the grass ledges and caught during 2 days out there, a total of 9 bass. 2 striper schoolies (not legal) throwbacks, and 7 largemouths, most 1-3 lb range, but alas, One real nice 5-7 lb. I took pics! I tried varios methods and still havent thrown worms yet. I can't wait till they really start poppin. Going to Natoma with my daughter tomorrow. I'll tell y'all how that goes. Tight lines and keep it clean. Time for the sunblock too!
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Beautiful, a little hot
Water_condition: Getting better
Date: 04-02-08
Bill Crooks joined me and my lucky dog, Spike, for the Jolly Hookers Delta Striper NDO (non-derby outing). The target fish was 22.5". We caught 6 legals to 22” (Bill may have won some money, all of which went to covering gas expenses), released 4, released 2 undersized, lost 1 larger fish, lost 2-3 tails. A “scratch” day shallow trolling, all on bright Yo-Zuris. 8 hours, 56 miles. Water 58.4-59.4*, clear to dirty, very little debris; air 46-68*; sky overcast to clear; wind 0-4 mph. We launched at Hogback and trolled all day above and below the Rio Vista Bridge the last of the outgoing, all of the incoming and an hour of the outgoing. A tough day catching, very small fish (except the big one that got away), great company, nice weather. Thanks for the company Bill.
Name: Ron Hendley
Email: mister_ree@comcast.net
Location: Clear Lake dropoffs
Weather: very nice
Water_condition: very nice
Date: 04-01-08
A friend and I went out to Clear Lake to see if we could get any luck catching some crappie. Well, it was a blast! We were using small jigs and bouncing them about fifteen feet down. Not more than 5 minutes into the trip and my buddy takes a HUGE old crappie! This crappie is so big that it hits the inside of my boat and rolls towards the stern. He said he'd been eating a lot of rice and that's the reason for the constipated tird. It was the size of 2 DD batteries end-to-end. And boy did it stink. He said he didn't have to wipe his hole because the tird was so dry. So that's my wonderful fishing trip in a nutshell. ~ Ron ~
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Freeport Bridge
Weather: perfect
Water_condition: semi-clear
Date: 04-02-08
Yesterday, I took Bill Bushey out to dunk sardines in the Sacto River below the Freeport Bridge. We started late and anchored about 10am. Bill caught a 5#er within the hour. And I didn't even get one good bite the whole time we were there. So I got skunked. We quit at 3pm cause the tide was still coming in. Thus causing the river currant to slow immensely. And He was going to the Kings game that nite to see T-Mac. That is the last time I go for stripers on an incoming tide up Freeport or Sacto way this season. The fish just don't bite during slow water. At least for me that is! I'm going back down to the southern delta this Friday for Florida strain black bass. They are my favorite anyway. Good fishin" Jerry Yuke
Name: BOB HARRIES (THE NAKED FISHERMAN )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal,net
Location: All above Rio Vista bridge
Weather: Average Spring-like conditions
Water_condition: Clear to off colored at 60.9 *
Date: 04-02-08
Last Day of March & APRIL first......TWO DAY REPORT.........Went solo on Monday,launching at Hogback & soon realized this was a holiday for State workers!!!! Haven't seen this many boats in Steamboat & the lower Old Sac area in along time......Well, if you know my style of fishing I don't do GROUP fishing well!...Change of plans as I wanted to avoid heavy traffic fishing lanes....Decided to head up the mighty Sacto river & fish above Walnut grove towards Courtland....Without a doubt very little pressure up river....While I caught fish trolling deep running Yo-zuries never got into a major bite managing to pick up 6 stripes to 8 lbs...While trolling under the Courtland bridge my fishfinder started sounding off with continuing BEEPS.....Lots of small fish just under the shade area of bridge.....Picked up & fired up the electric motor & spooned a 1 oz. hopkins jig in green....Caught & released over 10 stripes in less than ten minutes!! None over 5 lbs!! This action was short lived as they vanished quickly....There was so many under the boat I snagged a few accidently ....Ended the day fishing for smallies in upper Steamboat.....In a nutshell, A sub-par day of fishing but did it avoiding the crowds downstream................TUESDAY.........Tom Ramage joined me for a day of striper hunting.....Just a normal amount of boats on the water on this Spring day...Tried shallow trolling in the lower steamboat area even though the high tide was three hours away...Picked up just one fish after an hour of trying....Pretty slow....Next tried the shoals at the Rio Vista bridge....A little better action as we got 4 stripes & lost two ( Quick release ) and had some tail stealers!! Just one other boat making the run & he also was getting bit...Next, tried the lower Old Sac making a few passes for nothing....Same location we killed them last Weds!!!! Go fish? Finding Cache slough clear enough to troll we tried that with just one pass.....No fish....With just an hour to go till the flood tide, we headed for DWC......Found the water the clearest it has been in over two weeks...Tom got the only fish in there after making three passes....A 8 pounder using a rainbow pattern......Next, tried inside Minor...Nothing deep trolling & few boats around....Don't like throwing swimbaits on the top of the tide but Tom got lucky and hit one about 8 lbs....Next, shot over to the courtland bridge & tried spooning...No fish around!...Late in the day with the tide going out & running out of time decided to finish off the last few hours of light throwing swimbaits in the lower Steamboat area.....GOOD MOVE as found them to be pretty active picking up half a dozen or so...Most fish caught were in less than two feet of water & would load up on a slow retrieve ..The problem was I forgot to charge my trolling batteries & had little power holding the boat!....No, we didn't get 36 fish like last Weds but had a good time catching enough schoolies to make it interesting......And the bonus is catching them plugging......Home in the dark again.....See ya on the water....Naked.
Name: Whiteey Sr.
Email: Finchaser
Location: Stramboat. Sacto
Weather: Cloudy
Water_condition: Smooth and clear
Date: 04-01-08
Started at Hogback and trolled down Steamboat for nada using Yo-zuri shallow lures and Rattle trap for nada. Buddy in another boat using BBR Rebels got 6 for day in steamboat. Art and I moved on to Sacto river for 1 then to west bank using BBR, Yo-zuri and Bombers all shallow for 3 more. Moved to east side and trolled deep using BBR's . Again moved back above Rio Vista on east side and trolled Bomber's shallow up to Sacto river and caught 1 more. Total for day 5 . Nice day when sun came out ..Fishing not too hot for us however water looks good and I continue to believe that stripers are coming hopefully in greater numbers ...
Name: Jerry Mullen
Email: Jmm0077@aol.com
Location: New Melones
Weather: sunny and cool
Water_condition: 59.8
Date: 03-31-08
I made my way to melones for my first trip this season. The surface temp. was cold and the fish seem to be here and there. We fished from 8-3 and landed two trout and once nice 16 inch kokanee, We lost 5 other fish. It was pretty slow. I think things will start to pick up in the next few weeks.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta Sac-side
Weather: Fishable
Water_condition: Getting better
Date: 03-31-08
Pastor Steve joined me and my lucky dog, Spike, for some striper trolling. We caught & released 4 legals to 8#, released 4-6 undersized, lost 4-6 tails. We spent all day shallow trolling, all bright Yo-Zuris. 6 hours, 40 miles. Water 58.7*, clear to semi-clear, very little debris; air 42-63*; sky clear; wind 0-6 mph. We launched at Hogback and trolled the Sacramento River/its sloughs above and below the Rio Vista Bridge. We fished an incoming tide most of the day, an hour of the outgoing. Many more boats on the water today, 30 trailers at Hogback! Steve & I almost (as in horseshoes) had a double but lost both! Another nice day on the Delta, thanks for the great company Steve.
Name: I love the Delta!!!!! STRIPERS!!!!!
Email: rtmkinsley@hotmail.com
Location: The Lovely Delta Waters
Weather: Brisk
Water_condition: semi-clear
Date: 03-30-08
We hit up the West bank with my dog Rufus tagging alon in the boat. We trolled Rat L Traps and Rebels in search of anything that would hit. We passed Sandy Beach and were approaching the bend when WHAM!!!! My dog Rufus drops a huge load of Alpo-ridden diarrhea in the bow of my boat! It stunk soooooo bad! We had to smell that ripe-smelling pile of waste the whole trip and we were downwind of course! It looked like a pile of soft-serve ice cream and it had a few clumps bulging from it....EWWWWW.
Name: Tibby Two
Email: tibby@inreach.com
Location: Sacramento river
Weather: cloudy with a stiff brease
Water_condition: stained to clear
Date: 03-30-08
Started out on the river about 7:30am hit my usaul places around decker Island for a 4 lbs black bass caught on a rat-L trap and one keeper striper about 4-5 lbs, did not meter much then began show trolling above the Rio Vista bridge for 4 more keepers and about 6 shaker. Water was up to 58 degs and clairity was from stained to clear. nice day out with the famliy
Name: alex morris promila allison kyle kenny ericka
Email: alexlimosedan@netzero.net
Location: redondo pier
Weather: sunny windy
Water_condition: deep cold water
Date: 03-28-08
hey pier fisherman, try this,buy those sabkini rigs (multi hooks) and make sure you by those really small hooks and drop the rig straight down with no bait and if their is any smelt or small fish they will start biting like crazy !!!!!!Once you catch a couple of smelt cut them up and cast it out.There are some really nice sized pacific mackerel.Or you can use them as live bait but make sure you cut a little part of the tail off so it will leave a blood trail for guitar fish or halibut.have fun fishing!!!!!!!!!!!!
Name: Captain Jerry Brown Team J and L Guided Sportfishing
Email: jdbrown9@comcast.net
Location: Columbia River Near Portland,OR
Weather: Fair and mild
Water_condition: 3-5 feet Viz.
Date: 3-29-2008
Fishing: The spring chinook fishery got off to a fast start March 16, with boat anglers averaging a fish for every 5.5 rods on the lower Columbia River between the Hayden Island west power lines and Bonneville Dam. The turnout was good, too. In all, 368 boats and 170 bank anglers were counted on both sides of the river during an aerial survey opening day. The highest concentration of boats - 110 - was near the Portland Airport, although 35 boats were counted between the Interstate 5 Bridge and the power lines. Most bank anglers were fishing immediately downstream from the dam, though the fishing there was slow. "We're getting a strong early showing, the best in several years," said Joe Hymer, WDFW fish biologist. "The best news is this run's just getting started, and we're expecting to see a lot of fish move upriver before it's all over." According to pre-season forecasts, 269,300 spring chinook will return to the Columbia River and its tributaries above Bonneville Dam, the third-largest run since 1977. That compares to just 86,230 fish last year. The chinook fishery from the Hayden Island power lines upstream to the dam runs seven days a week through March 23, then switches to six days a week - closing from one hour after official sunset Mondays to one hour before official sunrise Wednesdays - through April 30. The limit is one adult hatchery chinook per day. Below the Hayden Island power lines, chinook fishing opens daily downstream to Buoy 10 from March 24 through April 4. Fishing in that area, normally the focus of the lower river season, was held to just 12 days this year to protect weak Willamette River stocks. There, too, the limit is one hatchery adult chinook per day. As most anglers know, hatchery chinook can be identified by a clipped adipose fin. All wild chinook with an intact adipose fin must be released unharmed. Team J and L is currently fishing the Columbia River for Spring Chinook and taking reservations for Columbia, Lewis and Kalama rivers. Jet boat trips on the Columbia and Lewis rivers for 4 anglers are at a special price of just $580.00 and 2 person driftboat trips on the Kalama are $325.00. Additional information can be obtained online at http://www.columbia-river-fishing-guide.com or by phone at 206-920-2428
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Sac Side
Weather: Fishable, some wind
Water_condition: Fishable
Date: 03-28-08
Bill Crooks and my lucky dog, Spike, joined me for the day. We caught 14 legals to 7#, released 10, released 2 undersized, lost 2-3 tails, had one double. We spent all day shallow trolling bright Yo-Zuris. We were on an outgoing tide, best bites at the beginning and towards the end. We spent all our time on the Sacramento River and sloughs above the Rio Vista Bridge. 7 hours, 42 miles. Water 58.7*, clear to semi-clear, very little debris; air 45-65*; sky clear, overcast; wind 4-13 mph. Another great day on the water, thanks fot the company Bill, the luck Spike. Home by 3:30 & before the rain!
Name: Capt. Jerry Brown
Email: jdbrown9@comcast.net
Location: Clumbia River
Weather: Cloudy and Mild
Water_condition: Good Viz
Date: 3-28-2008
Its April already and spring is looking better everyday. J and L Guided Sportfishing is gearing up for Spring fishing on the Columbia, Cowlitz, Kalama and Lewis rivers. With winter steelhead season over and a new 18' Smithrock Riverboat and 2 25' Alumaweld Super Vees await christening on the waters of Southwest Washington. Spring time is one of the best times for an angler in Washington. Begginning in March, 269,300 spring chinook salmon start entering the Columbia river bound for the Cowlitz, Kalama and Lewis rivers as well as the upper tributaries above Bonneville dam. This years run will be the third largest since 1977. We will start fishing March 25th between the mouths of the Kalama and Lewis rivers on the Columbia until the lower river closes to all fishing on April 4th. Then we will fish above I-5 for the remainder of the Columbia's season. A majority of this run consists of 4 year old fish with some 5 year olds mixed in. These 4 year old fish average 12-25 pounds. Looking to catch the best eating salmon in the world? Springers are it so don't delay and call today to reserve your date. Stop wishing and lets go fishing!!! Mid-April we will move to fishing the North Fork of the Lewis and Kalama rivers. May is the month for maximum fishing opportunity. Spring Chinook fishing is at its peak with 4-7 "hook-ups" a day. I can't think of a more exciting time witnessing these fish smack a bait-wrapped K15 Kwikfish, a Brads diver and bait combo while backtrolling, or hover fishing "cocktail" baits in the deep holes of both rivers. Summerrun Steelhead are also in the rivers at the same time making for an added bonus! They are chrome-bright, powerful, and add an extra excitement to the day. Averaging 12-18 pounds, we incidently catch several of these beauties every spring salmon season. We are currently taking reservations for Columbia, Lewis and Kalama rivers. Jet boat trips on the Columbia and Lewis rivers for 4 anglers are at a special price of just $580.00 and 2 person driftboat trips on the Kalama are $325.00. Additional information can be obtained online at http://www.jandlguidedsportfishing.com and http://columbia-river-fishing-guide.com or by phone at 206-920-2428
Name: Mario Moratorio
Email: msmoratorio@comcast.net
Location: Lake Berryessa
Weather: Sunny, cold early in the morning, warming up later
Water_condition: Clear, 57 to 59 degrees
Date: 03-28-2008
I like Berryessa. Not only it is a pretty lake, but also, generally speaking, the fishing is much better than, say Folsom. Today, that was true. I went fishing with my friend Jim (Zeke, of Coastside fame), and Norman, my fishing friend, visiting my neighbor from England. He came to fish for salmon, so I took him fishing a few times. We were on the water by 9 am, trolling along the North facing shoreline between the end of the narrows and Skier's Cove. We set up the two down riggers at 30 ft, each one with Apex, watermelon and the red and white with the e-chip. First, we caught one king and a trout on the DR and then the bite moved close to the surface, and the two other watermelon apex, long lined at 150+ feet behind the boat. I also tried a white hoochie behind a pink dodger (the one with the splattering of pink) without any takers. As the morning progressed, the long lines started catching fish. We ended up with 8 fish, one king and seven trout, then the bite slowed down by 1 pm, so at 2 pm, we moved to the Dam and trolled for a while. We caught another trout and and one crappie!! The crappie hit the Apex trolled at 20 ft, with a set back of 40 ft or so.We were trolling over 90 ft or so, 100 ft or so away from the North shoreline. It was a great fishing day, until my comment that It was not my lucky day, caught up with us, in our way back. Early on I mentioned that I needed to get gas in the van. I need to mention that the gage does not work, so I keep an eye on the trip mileage. This time I read 340 miles when we were leaving Markley. Uh oh. . .possible trouble. . . A mile or so into the trip, the engine quit!! After a few minutes of . . . what are we going to do, shall we call somebody (by the way, no reception for a few miles) or shall we walk back to Markley, we had a collective MacGyver moment, and decided to cut the fuel line going into the outboard, and use the bulb to pump gas into the "P" bottle, and get 5 or 6 full bottles of gas. That got us going again to the small gas station by Lake Solano. To say that I was rather stupid by not keeping an eye on my mileage, is an understatement!! My friend Jim will not let me forget the moment! Having said that, I was very proud of our collective thinking coming together with such a clever solution. I will have to buy another plastic bottle of Arizona tea to replace the "P" bottle Mario
Name: BOB HARRIES (THE NAKED FISHERMAN )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal,net
Location: THE LOOP Steamboat to Courtland
Weather: Very breezy but fishable
Water_condition: Clear to just off colored at 61.2 *
Date: 03-27-08
WEDS........MARCH 26th.......................FINALLY, A WIDE OPEN BITE ! Not being optimistic asking Tom Ramage to take time off from work and joining me for a day striper hunting was quickly erased.......Two factors were on my mind....Knowing it was gonna be Windy & my last two outings I struggled to catch half a dozen, which were all small schoolies......THIS IS HOW OUR DAY WENT...............Launched at Hogback and noticed just two other trailors in parking lot.....Seems the weather forecast has kept other fisherman off the water today? The winds were south/west at about 12 to 15 mph...No big thing as I have fished in worst conditions for sure....Started off shallow trolling just at the top of the tide in lower Steamboat...Pretty good chop on the water but running the boat at 5 mph had no problem with boat control.....Didn't go 30 yards when Tom got bit still letting his line out!...A nice 8 pounder....A quick release & back to trolling.....Bam! I got the next one.....slighty smaller the the first...I'm telling Tom take advantage of the situation cause the past two weeks fishing here the bite never last longer than an hour or so at the tide change........WRONG!!!!!! Long story short....We continued getting bit for the entire outgoing tide!! Not just in Steamboat, but around the corner in the lower Old Sac and all the way up to the Courtland bridge!!! No! we didn't fish the entire distance as we picked up and ran upstream above Walnut grove....Switched over to deep divers at Courtland as there is no shallow water there as it averages 15- 20 feet....at this time the tide was coming back in.....Still caught fish,not like the outgoing tide but enough to keep it interesting...Almost dark & entered Steamboat slough via the Sacto river & caught the last stripe of the day along with a few smallmouth.......Back to the launch running in the dark...Happy to report the total caught & released came to 36 fish ( none over 10 lbs) The wind was relentless and blew all day......Once again, the last one out of the parking lot at Hogback......A fun day for two tired fisherman...... While the action was the best so far this Spring, still no larger females!!.See ya on the water.....Naked....
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Sac-side
Weather: Fishable
Water_condition: Fishable, maybe getting better
Date: 03-25-08
Bill Crooks invited me to join he and Ted Fagunes hunting Striped Bass. We caught 10 legal males to 22", released 4, released 6 undersized, lost 12 tails, hooked but lost another 3. Spent all day above the Rio Vista Bridge most of the day shallow trolling an outgoing tide, a few minutes throwing Fish Traps. We ended the day with a double, just missed a triple. Most on bright Yo-Zuris, one or two on bright B16s. 7 hours, 45 miles. Water 59*, clear to semi-clear, very little debris; air 45-65*; sky clear, overcast, clear; wind 3-7 mph. Bill & Ted shared a few of their "favorite" places with me & we caught fish in each. Thanks for the invite, great company Bill & Ted.
Name: Whiteey Sr.
Email: Finchaser
Location: East Delta .
Weather: Windy and Cloudy
Water_condition: Stained and chopped
Date: 03-26-08
Finaly got out to striper fish Tuesday however it was not so hot but nice to be out on the delta again. Trolled the main rivers on east side using deep rebels. Caught 2 first troll which we hoped would continue ..Wrong!! Even went to Arts holy spot where the big guy upstairs seems to provide fish for him, however not this time. We hooked a baby striper only. We then went to rattle traps and trolled them in close and caught 4 stripers and 1bass all stripers were undersized. We moved and trolled some more for nada . Switched to bass fishing for 1 keeper size. All fish sent back to grow up. Nice day good company !
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Freeport area
Weather: Letter Perfect-no wind
Water_condition: semi-clear
Date: 03-25-08
Monday I took Bill Bushey out with me to soak sardines in the Sacto River in the Freeport area. Whenever the Rio Vista area reads 9mph of wind at 4:30am and 12mph at Antioch, that means its gonna increase as the day goes on. There was only one other boat in the area fishing when we anchored at 7:30. We only could see them catching a few shakers all the time we were there. The current was very slow because of the incoming tide. We fished the Yolo side first until that boat left around 1:30. I had caught one 5#er in the morning. Bill had one 18incher also. Then at around 2pm when we re-anchored on the Sacto side, Bill hooked a great 8#er. We were both thrilled at seeing a decent fish. Those 3 fish were the only good bites we had all day. The rest of the day we were bitten by shakers. Not very aggressive shakers either. In fact Bill's 8#er bit very lightly. In fact all the fish were hooked on the lips. We quit at 4:30pm so we could drive home in the traffic and be with our ladies. Ha! Ha! That's it!! Good fishin' Jerry
Name: Pig-guts Magoo
Email: prt_jensen@hotmail.com
Location: cali coastline
Weather: beautiful
Water_condition: beautiful
Date: 03-22-08
- Response to Capt. Jim: Sir, I caught 12 but I only kept 2. I'm not sure what the limit for surf perch is, but I think 2 is a safe number. Tight lines.
Name: BOB HARRIES (THE NAKED FISHERMAN )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal,net
Location: North Delta (Clearer water)
Weather: Breezy & warm
Water_condition: Very clear to off colored at 61.3 * surface
Date: 03-25-08
MONDAY.........MARCH 24th....................SPRING DOLDRUMS????????Still waiting for the influx of larger stripes in the lower delta. With dirty water below Rio Vista bridge & same for Cache & DWC ,the only semi productive area's I can find are Old Sac, Steamboat & Minor.....And the fishing is getting very stale in these locations with the same occasional mini bite with a fish here & there......I'm thinking the reduced flows upstream have something to do with the action? Water temps are perfect. Seems I'm catching the same old small schoolies that have been holding for the past few weeks....The normal catch a fish & repeat a run through them has not been paid off with hook ups..Same thing with other boats I have observed trolling....THIS IS HOW MY DAY WENT........ After launching at Hogback started shallow trolling just at the start of the outgo in lower Steamboat....Caught 3 stripes that averaged 3 lbs!!! and lost another....After a couple hours gave up the trolling effort & went to throwing 1/2 oz swimbaits.....Managed to get bit three times & brought in 2 fish. nothing over 5 lbs!! At noon, flipped a coin.....Tails....Minor....Heads.......Old Sac river......Tails brought me to a very crowded Minor.....Trolled for a couple hours picking up 2 fish using deep diving yozuries......Tried plugging swimbaits at the bottom of the tide and got one fish ( 7 lbs ) With the SLOW striper action all day, decided to do something different...Headed for Sutter slough & brought out the ulta-lights.....Caught a pretty good number of smallmouths trolling the rip rap with orange/red speedtraps.....only one over 3 lbs & all were pre-spawn bass.Its now late in the day and the delta wind is really picking up....Time to head to the barn & get out of dodge......Maybe a better striper bite in the Old Sac river area?? Don't know as that was a HEADS........See ya on the river......Naked.....
Name: J and L Guided Sportfishing
Email: jdbrown9@comcast.net
Location: Columbia River
Weather: Clear
Water_condition: clear
Date: 03-24-08
and spring is looking better everyday. J and L Guided Sportfishing is gearing up for Spring fishing on the Columbia, Cowlitz, Kalama and Lewis rivers. With winter steelhead season over and a new 18' Smithrock Riverboat and 2 25' Alumaweld Super Vees await christening on the waters of Southwest Washington. Spring time is one of the best times for an angler in Washington. Begginning in March, 269,300 spring chinook salmon start entering the Columbia river bound for the Cowlitz, Kalama and Lewis rivers as well as the upper tributaries above Bonneville dam. This years run will be the third largest since 1977. We will start fishing March 25th between the mouths of the Kalama and Lewis rivers on the Columbia until the lower river closes to all fishing on April 4th. Then we will fish above I-5 for the remainder of the Columbia's season. A majority of this run consists of 4 year old fish with some 5 year olds mixed in. These 4 year old fish average 12-25 pounds. Looking to catch the best eating salmon in the world? Springers are it so don't delay and call today to reserve your date. Stop wishing and lets go fishing!!! Mid-April we will move to fishing the North Fork of the Lewis and Kalama rivers. May is the month for maximum fishing opportunity. Spring Chinook fishing is at its peak with 4-7 "hook-ups" a day. I can't think of a more exciting time witnessing these fish smack a bait-wrapped K15 Kwikfish, a Brads diver and bait combo while backtrolling, or hover fishing "cocktail" baits in the deep holes of both rivers. Summerrun Steelhead are also in the rivers at the same time making for an added bonus! They are chrome-bright, powerful, and add an extra excitement to the day. Averaging 12-18 pounds, we incidently catch several of these beauties every spring salmon season. We are currently taking reservations for Columbia, Lewis and Kalama rivers. Jet boat trips on the Columbia and Lewis rivers for 4 anglers are at a special price of just $580.00 and 2 person driftboat trips on the Kalama are $325.00. Additional information can be obtained online at http://www.jandlguidedsportfishing.com and http://columbiariveranglers.com or by phone at 206-920-2428
Name: Capt Jim
Email: Dontopen@comcast.net
Location: not fishing
Weather: beautiful
Water_condition: wet
Date: 03-24-08
Hey Pig guts- Not sure, I could be wrong but I thought there a limit on perch now.
Name: Pig-Guts Magoo
Email: prt_jensen@hotmail.com
Location: Cali coastline
Weather: beautiful
Water_condition: beautiful
Date: 03-22-08
Pig-guts Magoo here. I went fishin in the surf today. It was beautiful. I caught 12 barred perch. Perfect for the little grill I have. They are tasty. I used 1 ounce egg sinker with #4 Yomagatsu & 2 inch motor-oil grubs. I had a blast!
Name: BOB HARRIES (THE NAKED FISHERMAN )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal,net
Location: North Delta PERIOD !
Weather: Breezy Almost balmy
Water_condition: Very clear to off colored at 57.8 *
Date: 03-22-08
FRIDAY MARCH 21st...............Only got one day out this week and what a different bite!! Launched at Hogback with my wife Sandra...Late start, as we put in at 8:30am.and the parking lot had over 20 boat trailors including Mark Wilson's rig......Missed the top of the tide in Steamboat as the tide was already going out a foot or so..It seemed the river has less flow than last week and with the outgoing tide I couldn't find my 5-7 foot water....The YOZURI is a great shallow running lure but not in three feet of water.......Headed for Minor to try some deep trolling & maybe throwing some swimbaits......Lots of other fisherman in this body of water and talking to a some, they said they caught a few..We put in three hours of trolling & nothing!! Decided to try throwing traps as my wife has never caught a stripe using this method.......Second cast, Sandy picks up a 7 pounder...History has been made!!! My buddy Bill Meyer also got one stripe throwing from his alumaweld.....Nothing for me after over a hundred cast.....Next, we decided to head back to Steamboat to finish the day & catch the incoming tide right to the top as we missed it in the early morning.......We found a mini bite just an hour before the flood stage....All small fish less than 5 lbs....just a fish here & there as the bite was not aggressive like last week and no tails getting ripped off.....Got to blame something on a SLOW bite......OK! Full moon will do.......Returned to Hogback just before dark and only one rig left in parking lot....Mr. Wilson's.....Found out Mark had an off day also...Total damage.....6 fish trolling & one 7 pounder ( largest ) on a fish trap......A tough day on the water...See ya ...Naked....
Name: Ron Hamataka
Email: ronhamataka@cs.com
Location: San Pablo Bay
Weather: great warm sun burn
Water_condition: murky
Date: 3-21-2008
Mike Sprouse and I started fishing about 7:00 on the out going , no bites but when the tide changed that when it got better 7 legal stripers , chuck the little ones, ended with 7,8 10,11 pounders and one 50lbs sturgeon. it was the best day we had in a long time, probably down to $20 lb a pound now for fish. we were using grass shrimp.
Name: Leo Castro
Email: steelhead0n@yahoo.com
Location: all over the delta
Weather: windy
Water_condition: 1' visibility
Date: 03-21-08
A buddy and I fished the delta today, with no luck. We fished the Sacramento, Collinsville, the San Joaquin and False River. We trolled bombers and yo-zuris and could not buy a bite. The water was murky and windy which did not help us one bit. From the reports that I've been reading I expected the water clarity to be better. Eventhough we didn't catch any fish it felt good to be out on the water after a long winter. It seemed like fishing was tough for most as I did not see any nets flying. What channel do most people used out there? I was on channel 68 and it was very quite.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Sac Side
Weather: Fishable
Water_condition: Fishable
Date: 03-19-08
Wednesday. My lucky dog, Spike, and I caught & released 3 legals to 4#, released 3 undersized, lost 4 tails. Spent all of the day above the Rio Vista Bridge, most of the day shallow trolling, an hour deep trolling, a few minutes throwing Fish Traps, jigging. Two legals caught trolling shallow, one deep (all on bright Yo-Zuris), one undersized jigging, two shallow trolling. 6.5 hours, 44 miles. Water 56.7*, clear to dirty, very little debris; air 45-65*; sky clear, overcast, clear; wind 0-10 mph. We launched at Hogback. A few hours of the out going tide, clear; most of the day an incoming tide, clear to semi-clear to dirty. A day of variable weather (clear to cloudy to clear, wind o-10 mph) for a few small legals (better than a skunk). Regards.
Name: Hil Felton
Email: wxyz
Location: Camanche Lake
Weather: Blue bird
Water_condition: Low, clear, 56 deg F
Date: 03-18-08
Camanche was chosen as the site for the Mar. derby by the Jolly Hookers. The site was great; but the bite was pooor!! 38 fishermen managed to catch oly 19 fish. If you do the math we averaged only 1/2 fish per fisherman. That's pooor!! The top three fishermen need the balance beam to determine the winners. John Holkko did best with his 1 lb 15 oz first place rainbow. John Frantz was close with his 1 lb 13 oz second place fish, and Darrel Toms wasn't far behind with a 1 lb 12 oz third place fish. All many of us could say was " wait til next time". Our hosts did their best to calm us down with a spread of poor boys, salads, chips, sodas and indiv. pies. I think they accomplished their goal!! Thanks to Bob Griggs and Jim Bennett hosts superb!!!!! Next derby is scheduled for Collins Lake on April 15 ( a happy tax day) Hil Felton
Name: ibanezax
Email: billc@hotmail.com
Location: courtland /north
Weather: overcast/windy
Water_condition: stained
Date: 03-19-08
I went down to fish Radall Island and found that there are"No Fishing,No Trespassing, No camping, NO NO NO NO!! I went on down to lower Courtland passed steamboat slough for 1 bass (small) released at the bank! Then I worked my way up to Scribner Bend for nata. It was a great day to be out. Ended at Garcia bend and I saw no boats??? So I guess I'm too early for Stripers. Looking to find some fellow fisher to share cost on my boat ,post here and I'll contact You!!
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Northern Delta
Weather: Cold in morning 73 degrees
Water_condition: 57.4 degrees
Date: 03-18-08
Yesterday I took my good friend Bill Bushey out to try for black bass for his first time. And the fish were'nt biting where we went. I tried just about everything. Next week I'm going back to Sherman and Decker Island for striped bass. Bill said,"This is a lot of work." He would much rather striper fish. And I would too if the black bass aren't biting. Catch ya next week. Good fishin" Jerry
Name: fishingkid
Email: garrethbowman@yahoo.com
Location: in the delta
Weather: n/a
Water_condition:
Date: 03-17-08
going out striper/sturgeon fishing this weekend.im trying to figure out where to go,anyone got any suggestions?Also what is the water temp right now?
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Sac Side
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Clear to dirty
Date: 03-17-08
St. Patrick's Day. Pastor Steve was able to get away for a day during one of the busiest weeks of his year. We caught 8 legals to 6#, released 6 legals. Pastor Steve kept 2 for a member of his church (who Steve called while we were on the water) to celebrate the birth of his new baby. We released 2 undersized, lost 2, lost 12 tails. We spent most of the day shallow trolling, a few minutes throwing Fish Traps. All fish caught shallow trolling 4-8’ of water on the Clown Yo-Zuri (the one with the smaller lip). 7 hours, 50 miles (we devoted time , miles & gas to checking out several areas below the Rio Vista Bridge). Water 54.2-58*, clear to dirty, very little debris; air 45-68*; sky clear; wind 0-5 mph. We launched at Hogback and started the day trolling at 7:30, the end of the out going tide. We trolled above & below the Rio Vista Bridge . We had PhD "catchers" on the water today, Bill Crooks & Ted Fagunes, Clyde Wands and a friend. They all said it was a tough day, had to really work for the Stripers. The best bite seemed to be t the end of the incoming tide. At take out Clyde Wands cleaned Steve’s fish (what a Guy! Sorry Clyde this doesn't make up for not going to church Palm Sunday)! Thanks Clyde. Thanks to Bill, Ted & Clyde for on the Delta reports today, we were all "scratching" for fish. Thanks, again, Steve for the great company.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Sac-side
Weather: Fine
Water_condition: Semi-clear to clear
Date: 03-15-08
I had a last minute opportunity to go out with Rod Bowden. It was an early start, long day. We caught & released 4 legal stripers to 5#, one 3# Steelhead!, 2 undersized stripers, lost 12 tails. Spent most of the day shallow trolling, some deep trolling & throwing Fish Traps. All fish caught shallow trolling an incoming tide on a variety of Yo-Zuris (the Steelhead hit a Pearl B16). 10 hours, all areas above the Rio Vista Bridge, started trolling at 4:15 a.m.! A "chancy weather day turned out fine. Water 58.5-60*, clear to semi-clear (1-2' visibility), very little debris; air 40-68*; sky clear to cloudy; wind 0-2 mph. Thanks for the company Rod.
Name: jonnboy
Email: jdaily@frontiernet.net
Location: rio vista, ca where I caught the 75 lber 6 weeks ago
Weather: not as bad as predicted
Water_condition: 55 deg clearing up
Date: 3-15-2008
fished the early incoming tide for strugeon.. Took a newbie with me who when my back was turned looking at my GPS told me I think we're getting a bite, and then I turned around to see the rod straight and pumping, ran over there to set it, but too late... For all newbies.. sturgeon fishing is a team sport... if you see it set it regardless of which rod it is :-) .. That water is looking fishable for striper which might be the next trip ....
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Sac Side
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Best this year
Date: 03-11-08
Tuesday. A late report as my wife called me on the way home saying out daughter-in-law was in the hospital delivering twin baby boys! We packed up and headed down to Campbell. Mother, boys (both very cute (what else?) and new father doing well. Jim Brown (the father of one of my daughter's best friends) and I met for the first time and went out for stripers. Water and catching are improving. 13 legal stripers (all shallow trolling) to 7#, no undersized, 12 lost tails. 8.5 hours, 37 miles. Water 56.4-57.7*, clear to dirty (6”-2' visibility), very little debris; air 48-68*; sky clear; wind 2-5 mph. We launched at Hogback Island and deep & shallow trolled. threw Fish Traps & bait fished above the Rio Vista Bridge in 3-4 different places on the end of the incoming, slack & beginning of incoming tide. When trolling shallow we used the smaller lip (they come in two lip sizes, small and smaller) shallow diving Yo-Zuri with the orange head, yellow back, silver side, white belly with a white tail in 4.5-8’ of water. One Striper took my lure and 3-5 seconds later takes Jim’s, one legal striper, two identical lures in its mouth. We tried Fish Traps in a couple of places, two hook-ups, none landed. We also fished sardines for awhile, nothing. A good day on the Delta, first good day of catching in 2008. Nice meeting Jim Brown, great guy, thanks for the company Jim. Ps - I think the 2008 Striper catching season may have started (only real fishermen, like Rod Bowden, have been able to catch fish earlier).
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Sac River side
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Getting better
Date: 03-10-08
Bob Harries & I devoted 7.5 hours, 48 miles to looking for clear/clearing water & Stripers. The water is getting better but we only got one small legal striper on a Fish Trap. Water 57.4-58*, clear to semi-clear (1-2' visibility), some surface debris; air 48-68*; sky clear to overcast; wind 0-2 mph. We launched at Hogback. We shallow & deep trolled, threw Fish Taps & bait fished in 2-3 places above the Rio Vista Bridge on the incoming tide (clear), outgoing tide (semi-clear). Another nice day on the Delta, great company, poor catching. Thanks for the company Bob. PS - The water is real close to turning into "catching" water.
Name: Mike Owens
Email: mo153@msn.com
Location: Lake Berryessa - Rainbows!!!
Weather: not too bad
Water_condition: clear
Date: 03-12-08
My buddy Nathan & I hit the water in search of some rainbows. We first tried powerbait at different depths, then we switched to trolling rooster tails held down with a pink lady. About 1 hour into trolling WHAM! My buddy starts to panic and doesn't know what to do. I tell him there's no turning back now, so he hangs over the port side and drops 2 pounds of high-starch tirds, we circle back around for a second look and their the size of the TP roll when there's none left, ya know? Them stinky buggers were just floatin around like bobbers. He used a wet nap to wipe the 'ol stink-hole off. Good thing it ain't summer, somebody may have blasted over them on a jet-ski!!!!
Name: BOB HARRIES (THE NAKED FISHERMAN )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal,net
Location: North Delta & lower Sacto River
Weather: BALMY, SPRING LIKE TEMPS
Water_condition: CLEAR TO JUST OFF COLORED AT 57 *
Date: 03-13-08
THURSDAY, MARCH 13th.........3 DAY REPORT.....................CONSISTENCY is what most anglers strive for and after fishing three days in a row I found a pattern where I could predict a decent bite with the clearing water & tidal movement......Fished Monday with Guy Brown Fished Tuesday solo & Weds in Bill Meyer's boat.....Each day got better with numbers as we made sure we had our lines in the water at the top of income & start of the outgo.....No brainer here as the water is the clearest at the top of the income & as the outgo starts to rip we lose the visibility to some degree...........Methods used were shallow troll, deep troll & throwing half oz traps......All fish caught were small males with my largest going just 10 pounds......Lots of short strikes & many lost tails.....On the shallow troll boat speed was important as the Y0-ZURIES performed the best at 5-6 miles per hour!.....Hard to outrun these small schoolies as I don't think you can? Did not fish anywhere below the Rio Vista bridge as I pretty much stayed in the North Delta & lower Old Sac river area.....At this writing very little boat pressure from other anglers.....I'm sure, subject to change soon.......Thanks to Mother nature giving me three days of good weather.......Once again, Not a red hot bite, but periods of action on & off as it seems the stripes are scattered with a school here & there....Top of the tide best action......Well, its that time of the year as the pear trees in Courtland are starting to pop their blooms.....and the river is starting to settle down & clear...A few weather systems coming through next few days & hopefully back to the delta soon.....See ya on the river......Naked.....P.S. Fireman Jack quit your new job. There's fish out to be caught...
Name: Jerry Trafton
Email: jerryt@morenotrenching.com
Location: Lake Amador
Weather: Overcast
Water_condition: Clear
Date: 03-13-08
Decided to give Amador another shot. Wasn't as good as the night before but still managed to bring home two 4lb trout. Fished the same spot in 10ft of water and again didn't see another fish caught, but did see a guy leave with 3 fish he had caught earlier in the day.
Name: Jerry Trafton
Email: jerryt@morenotrenching.com
Location: Lake Amador
Weather: Overcast
Water_condition: Clear
Date: 03-12-08
Got home about 4:15 yeasterday afternoon and decided to make an evening run up to Lake Amador. Arrived about 5:00 and by 7:00 had my five fish limit of Trout and was headed home. The smallest was 3 lbs and the biggest was 4.75 lbs. All fish were caught from the shore in about 10 feet of water.
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Garcia Bend and Freeport Areas
Weather: Beautiful and comfortable
Water_condition: Not too bad. In fact it was fairly clear 56 .4 degrees
Date: 03-11-08
Today I took my building contractor out fishing with sardines close to home, since its getting pretty close to striper season. All we caught was 1 shaker each. Not here yet! I think 2 to 3 weeks and it should bust wide open at the Clarksburg Flats. That'ts it! Good fishin' Jerry
Name: Lorie from Nevada City
Email: hugibear@juno.com
Location: Halsey in Auburn
Weather: sunny with some wind
Water_condition: wet
Date: 03-09-08
I've tried shore fishing at Rollins, Collins, Scotts Flat and Halsey to no avail. Was fishing at Halsey Sunday and nothing. Tried weighted bobber with meal worms, orange power bait, green power bait, salmon eggs, night crawlers (with air) and even lures. I was thinking they would have a zest for one of them, I was wrong! THE REPORTER NEEDS TO GET A LIFE AND GROW UP!!!!! Nobody likes reading reports like this, I know I don't. May he step in what he left!!!!!!!
Name: BassJack
Email: Jack@BassJack.com
Location: Lake Pardee
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: 55 degrees
Date: 03-09-2008
3/9/2008 – Launched at Lake Pardee with the lady at 6:30 am. Started off drifting night crawlers for bass along the rocky points and submerged islands. No action for about an hour so we started trolling along the dam and spillway. No action so we trolled up the river arm top lining dodgers with night crawlers. We finally had a few bites around 10:00 am. After that the action was fairly steady until about 2:00 when we really got a lot of action way up in the canyon along the rocky wall to the northwest. We ended up with three rainbow trout and three kokanee all caught top lining night crawlers behind dodgers at about 1.2-1.5 mph. Lines were between 70’ and 200’ behind the boat. Lost four fish and had many other hits. The trout were 10”-14” and the kokanee were about the same size. Nothing on the downrigger trolled at depths from 10’ to 60’. I marked lots of kokanee down around 30’ to 40’ but they would not strike. I tried different speeds, different leader lengths, different lures, etc. – but no takers. The water temperature was 55 degrees.
Name: Jerry Mullen
Email: Jmm0077@aol.com
Location: Camanche Res.
Weather: 68 sunny
Water_condition: clear
Date: 03-09-08
I took my good friend Al Jones out to Camanche and we headed out toward the dam to troll. We made several passes with no luck, and decided to head up river. We ended up catching a 2lb crappie and 6 nice trout, but nothing like the 7.5 pounder we landed and the 10-12lb fish we lost the week before. All the fish were caught from the surface to 10 ft. down. We used T.D. minnows and the old dodger and crawler combo. It was a great day to be on the water. Bass fishing is still slow maybe it will pick up in a week or two.
Name: Dan Danger
Email: dandanger@sbcglobal.net
Location: Davis/Prosser
Weather: windy but nice
Water_condition: frozen 24" solid shore
Date: 03-07-08
Fished Davis Lake last week and we got a total of 9 fish for 4 of us. They were all about 13-14". Should be nice when the Million fish get planted this spring. Fished Prosser today. It sucked. 5 fish all day for 12 lines in the ice. Definately not as good as it has been the last two months but the ice and shoreline are both holding good. If you are interested there should be at least one more good weekend unless some warm storm(s) come through. Good news is that there is one helluva snow pack up there and it should give us good water down here through the summer.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Suisun Bay Fri Mar 7 2008
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Dirty, good sturgeon water
Date: 03-07-08
Bill Crooks invited me to join him for another day "trying" for stugeon.7 hours, 24 miles. Skunked! (one 15” flounder). The day was trying. Water 53.4-58*, dirty (2-3” visibility), some sub-surface debris; air 40-68*; sky cloudy, partial sun; wind 0-2 mph. We stopped at Suisun Bait (Ghost (good) & Grass (good) shrimp. We launched at Belden Landing. As we motored out we looked and saw no sturgeon below the bridge or at the cable crossing. We anchored in the upper Suisin Bay and fished the outgoing, slack & incoming tides. We tried eel, roe, Grass & Ghost shrimp. Around 1 p.m. the Solano County Sheriff comes by, having checked 10 other boats (including 3-4 guide boats), nobody has caught anything! Very little radio traffic, very slow day. Another beautiful day on the water, in the lower Delta. Thanks for the invite and company Bill.
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast
Location: Power Lines over Sacto River
Weather: Clouldy light breezes
Water_condition: 54.9 Degrees Not as muddy as u
Date: 03-07-08
Yesterday, I took my good friend Dan Gee fishing down Sherman Island way under the Power Lines for sturgeon or stripers, whatever would bite. Anchored about 8am to catch the tailend of the outgoing tide. I started us off with a good 5 1/2# striper caught on grass shrimp around 10am. The fish didn't bite very good for Dan. He caught 6 shakers. He did miss one good bite. His day will be coming. He usually kills me in black bass fishing. Anyway, I ended up with 2 limits of stripers. The others were: 4 1/2, 3, and 2#ers. We stayed until a good hour and a half beyond the change of outgoing tide (5:20pm) still no decent bites. They didn't even touch our sardines. Oh! I did catch those last three stripers on sardines. That's it! Good fishin' Jerry Yuke
Name: Chris R
Email: floattubing_the_sierras@yahoogroups.com
Location: Lake Natoma
Weather: B E A utiful
Water_condition: Clear and cold
Date: 03-07-08
as i was unloading for the day, I watched 2 old guys catch and land a 10-12" trout by the launch. I set out in my floattube draggin a 'crawler under a bobber @ 4'. went across the dam area, hooked sumptin' broke my 6# test. Went up the northside when the wind kicked up. and got pushed about 1 1/2 mile. Saw a cove on the South side so I headed for it. Reeled all in and pitched spinnerbaits to the shore. slow rollin' em. no crap, 1st cast to a log, caught and released a 4-5# largemouth. In the shallows there are plenty of crawdads around. (hint for the next time I go out) came back up the south side trollin' crawlers and cought 2 nice stocker size trout. I chatted up people on the bank and they had 2 trout. Sac Co Sheriff Sgt. Kobyashi want all to be aware of your surroundings and know the area is patrolled. If you see anything not right in the area note the location and give them a call. Together we ALL can keep our fishing areas safe. Remember there is NO ALCOHOL allowed in the areas of the parks. Fish safe and tight lines. Hap Hammonds, I will meet you soon. Ask Ron @ work. :-)
Name: Fat1Bear
Email: csbaman@aol.com
Location: Mazxatlan Mexico
Weather: perfect 80 d.
Water_condition: fairly calm and 72 d.
Date: 03-06-2008
Just got back from Mazatlan and the fishing was great. We caught every species of fish off the reefs in 135 feet. Bigest was a 29 pound Barracuda. Fishing off the rocks on Deer Island we caught over 50 fish each using Yozuri stickbaits 4" no size to these fish only about 5 lbs and mostly Needlefish. You do not need a fishing licence while fishing from shore in Mexico, Only if your on a boat. I know a great guide if anyone is interested. One thing is the Surf rod I took is way too big to cast and retreive lures for any amount of time. So it's for sale (15' 3pc. heavy action Wisdom Stik) $40 call me 916-335-1933
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lake Amador
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: 54-58*, clear to 2'
Date: 03-05-08
It was time to repay Bill Crooks for the Ram mount he gave me for my FF/GPS. Bill wanted an Amador fix. 7 hours, 5 miles, three bites. One hung-up/break off, two Rainbows to 4#. Water 53.4-58*, clear (2' visibility), some surface debris; air 48-68*; sky clear; wind 0-2 mph. It was a day to get on and stay on a bank and fish Power Bait. Nobody did anything trolling. At take out I de-rigged the boat, Bill cleaned the fish. Bill heard 10-15 other fishermen all say it was a hard day, all the fish caught bank/bait fishing. Another beautiful day on the water, hard day "catching". Thanks for the company (Ram mount) Bill.
Name: Cynthia
Email: cndluhu@frontiernet.net
Location: Boat Catains
Weather: Perfect
Water_condition: Perfect
Date: 03-04-08
Delta Fishermen, we need your help! We are organizing an event through the CAST Foundation that combines disabled children with local fishermen for a half day of fishing. The event will be held at B&W Marina Resort on June 28, 2008 from 8:00-12:00. If you are able to volunteer your boat and time to take a less fortunate child fishing for a few hours, please email me. Insurance is provided by the CAST Foundation. Children are secured through United Cerebral Palsey, Make a Wish Foundation and Sacramento and Elk Grove area disabled children orginazations. Please help by sharing your passion with these children and introduce them to a sport that can change their lives! For more information in CAST, visit www.castforkids.org.
Name: Pastor Steve
Email: cordovapastor@comcast.net
Location: Near Belden Launch
Weather: Nice 42* - 62*
Water_condition: dirty
Date: 03-03-08
Guy Brown and almost always Lucky Dog, Spike went out to try for Sturgeon today. Launched at Belden at 7:00 fished all the incoming and a bit of the outgoing. Water was still dirty (less than 1' visibility). Used shad, ghost, grass, sardine and multiple scents for 1 undersized striper. A beautiful day mostly uninterrupted by any kind of pumps or take downs of any sort. Should have brought a Good Book to read! Didn't mark a lot a fish and didn't catch any of the marks we saw. That's it for today. Blessings.
Name: Clampinator
Email: Clampinator@hotmail.com
Location: Rio Vista Delta
Weather: Cloudy
Water_condition: Sunny Light breeze
Date: 03-01-2008
Fished the Rio Vista area for Sturg. Lots O bait (Grass and Ghost ) soaked but no hits no runs no errors. One stinking catfish all day. Should start to improve real soon. Anyone know of a good boat mechanic near Rio Vista. Jerry Yuke gave me Mikes Marine as a reference but his number is disconnected. I need to have some work done on my boat and need someone trust worthy. Let me know if you cvan help me. Thanks Clampinator
Name: Clampinator
Email: Clampinator@hotmail.com
Location: Rio Vista and Delta
Weather: Slight Breeze
Water_condition: Cloudy
Date: 03-01-2008
Went out with my buddy Jeff and tried to find Mr Sturg. Lots of bait soaking for no hits no runs no errors. Lots of water covered with one catfish caught. Good day with a friend but the fishing is slow slow slow right now. Should pick up soon Id think. Hey anyone have a number for Mikes Marine out of Rio Vista. Jerry Yuke gave me his number but it is no longer in service. Id like to contact him for some work on my boat. Any sugestions on a different honarable mechanic in the area. Thanks and Tight lines to ya Calmpinator
Name: John Cullen
Email: hammerjohn@sbcglobal.net
Location: The Moke River
Weather: beautiful
Water_condition: pretty clear
Date: 29-02-08
Seems there was a little fire in a boat in a slough off the Moke last Friday. Jigging Gene Marzolf and Hap Hammonds were fishing the sloughs looking for clear water and stripers. Gene had his heater going and they both began to smell something burning. Gene looked down and the butt of his rod was aflame. Hap about fell out of the boat laughing. Gives new meaning to Hot Rod doesn't it? Ask Gene about it first chance you get. They did find some clear water and got one striper and one crappie. j.
Name: BOB HARRIES (THE NAKED FISHERMAN )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal,net
Location: North Delta Mostly Minor slough area
Weather: BALMY air temps 70 degrees
Water_condition: MUDDY at 54 *
Date: 03-01-08
FRIDAY FEB 29th......................Knowing the Mokelumne river would be much clearer & fishable I talked Guy Brown in joining me for a exploring adventure in the North delta.....Right after launching at Hogback, we found Steamboat totally muddy with trees,large branches & all kinds of debris floating downstream right at the flood tide....As we entered the Cache slough area heading towards Minor it didn't get any better! We dodged the garbage on the water all the way to the mouth of Minor....I was hoping to find some semi clearer water so maybe we could try throwing some swimbaits....Even in the few cuts that Minor has to offer we couldn't more than 6 inches of visibility...Water temps were in the ball park as we found temps as warm as 57.6 degrees...But, no response from Mr. Striper....Guy did get a bump on his rod & whipped back but only brought in a large SCALE!!! Must have hit the back of a large stripe? While the spring like weather was perfect & warm enough for shorts & t-shirts the water in this part of the delta is still a few days away from breaking loose.....A little more clearing & settling down with debris ( TREES) Look out!! We did try a little bait fishing in Minor using sardines,anchovies & shad.....A few catfish bites only...Saw only two other boats trying there luck in Minor......Been fishing Minor for many years and have never seen so many PELICANS!!! as we did yesterday. Lots of Herrings & Egrets but don't remember seeing Pelicans in large numbers....Could be feeding on those trapped fish in Prospect???For the record, once the outgoing tide got going, the surface water cleaned up as most of the debris moved downstream....Weather looks very good through next week & dry....Once again, always enjoy Guy Browns company as he is willing to chase stripers even when the conditions are not favorable .......Back at the ramp on the way home talked to an old friend Chuck McKay who fish Liberty Cut....They caught catfish & one small striper...See ya on the river....Naked......
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Power Lines-Sherman Island
Weather: Gorgeous!
Water_condition: Stained! Not like Vierra's and up
Date: 02-29-08
Well! I'm finally back from winter hibernation. Thursday I took my good friend Bill Bushey out to try our luck for anything that bites. I talked to Jay Lopes at Fisherman's Warehouse Wednesday. I asked him if it would be worthwhile fishing Sherman Island since the weather was gonna be great. And he said, "Yep! I sure would go. The water ain't too bad. I did pretty good the other day." So we picked up a pound of live grass shrimp at the Masterbaiter in Isleton Highway 160. We anchored about 8:15am. And how beautiful it was to bait and fish with our two pole stamp, although there's a little extra work. Especially when the fish bite. Good thing we got 1# of live grass shrimp, cuz the little stripers were biting both our shrimp and sardines. Then about 9:45am lucky Bill hooked and boated a beautifulf female 10# striper on grass shrimp. Later I got 4# striper on grass shrimp. We quit at 4:45pm. Bill ended up with a 12" flounder, 4 shaker stripers, that 10#er striper and a 5 1/2#er. I caught 7 shakers, a 15"sturgeon, that 4#er and a 19" striper. Superb weather! Especially with eating BBQ hot dogs out there on the boat! That's it! Get out there fishermen and enjoy the sun and light breezes. Good luck! Jerry
Name: Wolfsen's Meat & Sausage
Email: vwolfsen@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sac. River light 14
Weather: 68
Water_condition: 51
Date: 02-26-08
Fished a little bit of the in coming tide, nothing. The begining of the outgo, lots of shaker stripers up to 19 inches. Half way thru the outgo hooked a sturgeon on a frozen shad, 55 minutes later boated a 62 in. 52 lb. sturgeon. Great day on the water !!
Name: Hil Felton
Email: wxyz
Location: Lake Pardee
Weather: perfect
Water_condition: clean 51-54 deg F.
Date: 02-27-08
The Wheels and Reels had a rain out in Jan; but not in Feb!! The weather at Lake Pardee was great! The fish bite wasn't great; but the outing was. 14 club members had a two fish average so there was some action. John Frantz headed for the log jam up river and caught the derby winner on a slim willie with a night crawler. His German Brown weighed 1 lb 9 ounces. His partner, Bob Skinner, using the same set-up, won second place with a 1 lb 8 ounce german brown. Darrel Toms rounded out the winners with his third place rainbow that weighed in at 1 lb 7 ounces. Most fish were caught top lining with a variety lures. Mine were caught on a clown rapala behind a side kick. Our chefs on this occaision were Dick Jackson and guest Tom Grube ( of Jolly Hooker fame) Poor boys, salad, pickles choc cake, and sodas we served up promptly at the weigh-in. Kudos to you both. Our next outing will be at Lake Amador on March 26th.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Upper Suisun Bay
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Dirty, 51*, some debris on the outgo
Date: 02-26-08
Bill Crooks invited me to join him for a day trying for stripers or sturgeon. We launched at Belden Landing. 7.5 hours, 42 miles, caught one 5# striper. Water 51.1*, dirty, some debris; air 44-60*; sky overcast; wind 0-5 mph. We got some Grass & Ghost shrimp at Suisun Bait & Stuff in case the water was too dirty for trolling. We briefly tried trolling in very dirty, 2-3” visibility water. We saw many fish on Bill’s “new” settings Lowrance but no bites. We spent most of the day looking for sturgeon in all the wrong places (saw none), ended up on anchor, an outgoing tide, 23' of water in Suisun Bay. We used eel, Ghost & Grass shrimp, no sturgeon bites. Bill got a 5# striper on eel!/Ghost shrimp. A truly beautiful day on the water. Thanks for the invite, company Bill.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Upper Suisun Bay
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Dirty, debris on the outgoing, 51*
Date: 02-26-08
Bill Crooks invited me go out for a day looking for clear water/striper trolling &/or stugeon (if water was still dirty). It was. We launched at Belden Landing. 6.5 hours, 42 miles, caught one 5# striper. Water 51.1*, dirty, some debris; air 44-60*; sky overcast to clear; wind 0-5 mph. We tried trolling briefly in very dirty water, 2-3” visibility. We saw many fish on Bill’s “new” settings Lowrance but did not get bit. Spent most of the day in Suisun Bay on anchor, an outgoing tide, 20' of water for sturgeon. We tried eel, Ghost & Grass shrimp, not a single sturgeon pump, one small legal striper on eel! A truly beautiful day on the water. Thanks for the invite, company Bill
Name: Bob Thomason
Email: bobthomason@hotmail.com
Location: XXXXXXXXXXX
Weather: XXXXXXXXXXX
Water_condition: XXXXXXXXXXX
Date: 02-25-07
Mark, Bob, Ron, Steve, and others who knew my dad, Jack Thomason. Thanks for all the incredible memories you gave him. He lived for fishing and love spending time on the water. He enjoyed the fishing but he especially loved those he fished with. I enjoyed going back and looking at these reports. It was hard to see his name and read the stories, but good. I am so thankful Dad introduced me to the outdoors and have many wonderful memories I cherish. God I miss him! I'm sure many of you can relate. Perhaps my son and I can get in the boat with you soon. I would really like that. God bless you all and good fishing...BobT
Name: D. Brown
Email: oldfart.com
Location: Folsom Lake
Weather: P Cloudy and Calm
Water_condition: off color
Date: 02-22-08
Wednesday Went out to Folsom to try for King Salmon.Wet start, light rain until we got with in three miles of the lake.Then we ran into traffic.Did not get on the water until 8:15.Took a high speed run to the damn area.(5MPH limit on the lake until it recieves more water). We trolled rolled shad, hootchies,and spoons, at 45 feet.We stayed in this area,for about an hour.One hook up on Gary's line and a short distance release.(ten feet from the boat) We then headed to the South Fork,Started trolling just past Brown's Ravine, in 100 feet of water, four lines set between 20 and 45 feet.speed 2.35mph.Switched to spoons and plugs.We caught two salmon in this area.Gary qnd I both caught one. Both fish were 19-20 inches and clean. It only rained on us for ten minutes while we were on the water.Other than that it was partly cloudy and calm.
Name: D. Brown
Email: oldfart.com
Location: Folsom Lake
Weather: P Cloudy and Calm
Water_condition: off color
Date: 02-22-08
Wednesday Went out to Folsom to try for King Salmon.Wet start, light rain until we got with in three miles of the lake.Then we ran into traffic.Did not get on the water until 8:15.Took a high speed run to the damn area.(5MPH limit on the lake until it recieves more water). We trolled rolled shad, hootchies,and spoons, at 45 feet.We stayed in this area,for about an hour.One hook up on Gary's line and a short distance release.(ten feet from the boat) We then headed to the South Fork,Started trolling just past Brown's Ravine, in 100 feet of water, four lines set between 20 and 45 feet.speed 2.35mph.Switched to spoons and plugs.We caught two salmon in this area.Gary qnd I both caught one. Both fish were 19-20 inches and clean. It only rained on us for ten minutes while we were on the water.Other than that it was partly cloudy and calm.
Name: D. Brown
Email: kokeslayer@accessbee.com
Location: Folsom Lake
Weather: P Cloudy and Calm
Water_condition: off color
Date: 02-22-08
Wednesday Went out to Folsom to try for King Salmon.Wet start, light rain until we got with in three miles of the lake.Then we ran into traffic.Did not get on the water until 8:15.Took a high speed run to the damn area.(5MPH limit on the lake until it recieves more water). We trolled rolled shad, hootchies,and spoons, at 45 feet.We stayed in this area,for about an hour.One hook up on Gary's line and a short distance release.(ten feet from the boat) We then headed to the South Fork,Started trolling just past Brown's Ravine, in 100 feet of water, four lines set between 20 and 45 feet.speed 2.35mph.Switched to spoons and plugs.We caught two salmon in this area.Gary qnd I both caught one. Both fish were 19-20 inches and clean. It only rained on us for ten minutes while we were on the water.Other than that it was partly cloudy and calm.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Upper Suisun Bay
Weather: Overcast, little wind
Water_condition: Fishable
Date: 02-19-08
Steve Murakami & I made a major mistake today, we left my lucky dog, Spike, home. We launched at Belden Landing. 7.5 hours, 19 miles, caught/released 2 flounder, 1 undersized striper. Water 51.1*, dirty, very little debris; air 44-55*; sky overcast, light sprinkles; wind 0-5 mph. Wwe were in at 7:00 a.m., out at 2:30 p.m. We tried Ghost shrimp, frozen/defrosted Grass shrimp (Rio ista & Suisun bait shops had no fresh), eel, roe, frozen/defrosted shad. Nothing but junk bites all day. Even Bill Crooks (I know you'll find this hard to believe if you know Bill) and his son-in-law Bill had a tough day. Steve and I lucked out weather wise, no significant wind and my Starcraft top kept the sprinkles away. Thanks for the company Steve.
Name: Jerry T.
Email: jerryt@morenotrenching.com
Location: Below Sherman
Weather: Breezy & Sunny
Water_condition: 51 Degree
Date: 02-18-08
Set anchor in the exact spot as Saturday and right off the bat hooked into a sturgeon but as a short bout my line broke about 30' from the leader. Had a few nibbles the rest of the incoming and a few swing and misses by all of us in the boat. Wind really began to pickup on the outgo but with the sock in the water and the fast current managed to find it fishable and had the whole place to ourselves as everyone else ran for home. At about 4:30 hooked into another sturgeon and the fight was on. At first thought it was a small fish, but he just wasn't convinced he was hooked yet. I spoke too soon because he started ripping line out of the reel and I was yelling at the other guys to get their poles out of the water. We manged to get all the poles in and were just about to release the anchor when he came unbuttoned. Fished for about another hour and decide to head for home before dark after a few small stripers where brought to the boat and released.
Name: ROBERT FROM SHELL
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal.net
Location: lake amador
Weather: simi clear
Water_condition: WARM
Date: 02-17-08
Arrived at the lake at 6.30am, there was around 40 boat out their already. Started to troll with a seps white grub that’s when Steve hit a 4.7oz cut bow. It was his first experience trolling for trout. He was top lining about 150 feet behind the motor. I got the next fish; I let about 125 feet of line out then hook the downrigger to it at 15 feet. I was using a silver dodger with a hook and blue grub. It weight was 3.9oz cut bow, Lost five other fish. Got off the water by 12 noon to have lunch then went home.
Name: Fat1Bear
Email: Fat1Bear@aol.com
Location: camp far west
Weather: Sunny and warm
Water_condition: muddy
Date: 02-17-08
Bass fishin was pretty slow on Sunday, but enjoyable. My son and I managed a couple bass each Caralina Riggin Paddletail worms. Hey if there are any Green Beret's out there I have a collectable knife for you. Call Me 916-335-1933
Name: Jerry T.
Email: jerryt@morenotrenching.com
Location: Below Sherman
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: 50
Date: 02-16-08
It was dad's birthday today so we decided to go try and get a sturgeon. We launched at Sherman and headed down river and found a few fish in about 42' of water. No sooner did we get our lines in the water did we begin to get bit. The first fish was a 24" striper, the next was a 42" sturgeon. About an hour later we hooked another and it was a fat 58.5" sturgeon. A few more bites but no luck until the outgoing tide began. The first fish was a another 24" striper and then a shorty after that. A few more bites took place with a miss here and there until we hooked into a 55" sturgeon. Only saw one other shaker sturgoen and heard a lot of unhappy fisherman on the radio. Decided we had a good day and mise as well head home early to clean some fish. Will be back on the water again Monday then its time to go back to work. Give me a call if you head out Fireman Jack.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Upper Suisun Bay
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Dirty, some debris
Date: 02-15-08
My lucky dog, Spike, and I went out for sturgeon. We launched at Belden Landing. 6.5 hours, 21 miles, one 7# striper, released and one 12” flounder, released. Water 48.5*, dirty, some debris in the water; air 45-68*; sky clear; wind 0-3 mph. We fished above the Mothball Fleet all day. I fished 3 hours on an incoming, 0.5 hour slack and 3.5 hours of an outgoing tide. I used ghost/grass shrimp all day, had a lot of junk bites/bait cleaned hooks. I heard very little radio traffic. Another beautiful day on the water, sunny, no wind, 5-10 miles visibility. Thanks for the company Spike.
Name: BOB HARRIES (THE NAKED FISHERMAN )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal,net
Location: Suisun area & More
Weather: BALMY with light winds
Water_condition: OFF COLORED AT 49.8 *
Date: 02-12-08
TUESDAY FEB. 12th....................A BOAT RIDE........................While most of my sturgeon fishing is in my comfort zone from Collinsville upstream to the Powerlines & the main Montezuma slough via Belden Landing, I got a chance to fish the lower bodies of Suisun bay along with the many islands like Roe Island,Ryer Island & Garnet Pt. My guide for the day was Fireman Jack who has fished this area for the past 35 years and has caught hundreds of keeper sturgeon up to 85 inches.....The weather was perfect for exploring this part of the delta....while this was a routine run for Jack, it was not for me....Jack explained the hazards of navigation around Honker bay,Grizzly, & the middle grounds..So many shallow water areas!!! ....Jack uses two graphs in his Lund boat to detect the large sturgeon echos & confirm bottom contours etc....On this day we found most fish between the two Islands in Suisun Cut.....As we anchored in the cut you could see the mothball fleet in full view downstream......We worked the outgoing tide in 32 feet of water & large fish were constant on both screens as well as numerous jumpers all around us...The problem was, They were not feeding!!! We had fish jumping all around us & the graph was alive with hugh echoes but no take downs on the ghost shrimp or salmon roe balls....Jack talked about the average 4-5 fish hookup days but not on this day!...Just got a few bumps & slight tip movement with no follow throughs....Did not know Guy brown & Pastor Steve were also fishing close by as the marine radio was very quiet most of the day...Seems they had a better day than us at least catching some shakers....Chalk it up as a learning experience for me as I got a chance to fish new waters....Now, If I can just remember all the shallow water depths to stay away I think I can run my Jetcraft safely? Lots of big water down there for sure....Thanks again for being my guide Mr. Jack.....Maybe next time out, I'll nail a few? ....See ya on the water....Naked....
Name: BassJack
Email: Jack@BassJack.com
Location: Pardee Lake
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: 56 degrees/clear
Date: 02-12-2008
2/12/2008 – Launched in Mick’s boat at Pardee Lake at 7:00 am. Trolled from the launch up the creek arm to the north. We counted about 30 boats but everybody that we passed had zero fish. Around 9:00 I finally picked up a 14” rainbow trout. Really slow the rest of the day. I caught three rainbow trout to 16” and lost one. I only had one other hit all day. Mick didn’t get any action at all. All of the bites were on my toplined rod out 150’ with a Sep’s dodger followed by a 16” leader with a threaded minicrawler. No hits on the downriggers and nothing on the lures like Humdingers, Triple Teasers, Wedding Rings, or Power Worms. Once again, crawlers rule! We only saw two other fish caught all day. The water temperature started out at 56 degrees and moved up to 59 degrees. Off the water at 3:30 pm. It was a beautiful day to be on the water, and the fish were good eating.
Name: Hil Felton
Email: wxyz
Location: Lake Pardee
Weather: Perfect in every way
Water_condition: clean 50-53 deg F.
Date: 02-12-08
The Jolly Hookers Fishing Club loaded up and went to Lake Pardee for their Feb. Derby. Quite an inspection took place of each boat as EBM was looking for Quagga/zebra mussels. Plan to wait in line before launching. Evidently many lakes is Southern Calif are infested and they are doing their best to stem the spread. The club sent 35 of it's most eager anglers to fish a lake that had the best weather of any Feb fishing day that I can remember. It was pleasant!!! The fish didn't really co-operate that much as we managed to land but 26 fish. Gary Voet brought in the prized catch and his five pound 13 ounce rainbow won first place hands down. Wow!! Steve Robinson won second place honors with a clean 2 pound 9 ounce dandy. My 2 pound 3 ounce trout won third place. My partner LLoyd Willoughby and I caught 6, late in the morning, on top using gold blades and night crawlers. Most of the fish caught by our club used the same technique. A lunch of baked beans, poor boy sandwiches, potato salad, macaroni salad, chips and a selection of cookies finished the outing in fine style. Lloyd Willoughby was the master chef with me assisting. Next month we are fishing Lake Camanche. Hil Felton
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Upper Suisun Bay
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Dirty, not too much debris
Date: 02-12-08
Steve Murakami, my lucky dog, Spike, and I spent most of the day in Suisun Bay above the Mothball Fleet soaking bait for sturgeon. We launched at Belden Landing after stopping for Ghost shrimp at Rio Vista B&T and Grass shrimp at Suisun Bait & Stuff. 7 hours, 21miles, two undersized sturgeon, two small stripers and one undersized striper. Water 49.9-51.6*, dirty, some debris in the water; air 45-68*; sky clear; wind 0-3 mph. We fished an outgoing tide all day. Guy got a 22’ striper on Ghost/Grass shrimp. Around 11:00 a.m. while Steve is taking a break his pole goes down, Guy gets it, sets the hook, fights fish until Steve takes over. Steve brings a sturgeon along side, Guy measures it at 37” and releases it in the water. Ghost/Grass shrimp with Bang Crawfish/Shad spray. 11:40 Steve’s pole goes down, he fights and brings a sturgeon along side, Guy measures it at 44” and releases it in the water. Ghost/Grass shrimp with Bang Crawfish/Shad spray. 11:58 Steve catches and releases an 18” striper, same bait. 12:05 Steve catches and releases an 12” striper, same bait. We heard virtually no radio traffic on channels 11/68/73. Another beautiful day on the water, sunny, no wind, 5-10 miles visibility. Thanks for the company and sturgeon catching lesson Steve.
Name: pfredeen
Email: pfredeen@aol.com
Location: delta mildred Island
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 02-11-08
Anyone been fly fishin for stripers? Lookin to go Monday but didn't know if it was still too muddy? Thanks, Tight Lines!!
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Upper Suisun Bay
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Dirty, little debris
Date: 02-10-08
My lucky dog, Spike, and I went out on a beautiful day for sturgeon. We launched at Belden Landing and tried the mouth of Montezuma Slough at Suisun Bay, Suisun Bay above the Mothball Fleet, Cable Crossing & further up Montezuma. Water 48.1-50.2*, dirty, not much debris in the water; ; air 42-65*; sky clear; wind 0-3 mph. 7 hours, 32 miles. No bites/fish! Heard quite a bit of radio traffic, sounded like a slow day. Beautiful day on the water, however, sunny, no wind, 5-10 miles visibility. Note: We stopped at Suisun Bait & Stuff for live bait. He was to be open by 6:00 Sunday & did not open until 6:30 & then only had very small, live Grass Shrimp. I should have called him Saturday to determine what he had. His live bait supply may not be as reliable as those in Rio Vista.
Name: dan danger
Email: dandanger@sbcglobal.net
Location: Prosser - Truckee
Weather: Cold 0 degrees at sunup
Water_condition: 20" ice
Date: 02-09-08
Six of us on the ice. Total of seventeen fish on the ice among us with two limits. Sporadic but steady bite. Largest fish was 20" (mine, thank you very much) and several 14" to 15". Lots of fishermen were showing up thanks to the nice weather. Most fish on crawlers, some on green Gulp power bait. Most fish were 6 to 8 feet under the ice but a few were caught down deep just a foot or two from the bottom.
Name: BOB HARRIES (THE NAKED FISHERMAN )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal,net
Location: Light 14 & Collinsville area
Weather: Am. Fog Then BALMY
Water_condition: Muddy at 47.9 *
Date: 02-09-08
FRIDAY.........FEBRUARY 8th...................From Sacto to the turnoff at Sherman Island county park....ZERO FOG!!!! But, as I launched the boat just about 8:00am....PEA SOUP!!...The tides on this day were outgoing till 11:30am. then a 3 footer on the income.....With the thick morning fog it took me awhile to find my regular location at the powerlines...less than an hour on the anchor the fog lifted, leaving sunny, balmy conditions....Using roe balls,shad & ghost shrimp, only the shad & shrimp brought action....nothing on the roe!...As the tide slowed down got my first sturgeon pump on the shrimp...Think I got too excited & didn't wait long enough when I set hook? Missed em.....While the target fish was for sturgeon I caught 3 stripes at the end of the tide using frozen shad soaked with shad sauce...fish went from 20 inches to 5 lbs.....All lip shot making releasing easy!....Picked up anchor & headed for Collinsville to fish the incoming tide......Found about 6 other boats in this area trying their luck....This would be my sink or swim tide taken me to the end of the day....Did see jumpers close by & a boat just a hundred yds below me caught two fish in an hour...The second fish must have been a toad as they released the anchor & chased em....Talked to Jay (RIGHT HOOK) on channel 68.....He was having a banner day with clients....Double hook ups & a sturgeon with a $100.00 tag!!!!!!! Think he was fishing Grizzly Flats area or the cut? Way to go Jay....Long story short, I stayed at Collinsville till 5:30 pm. as no sturgeon took my offerings, I did catch two more schoolie stripes & one ugly squawfish on salmon roe.....As I was leaving Sherman & hooking up the boat to my trailor my cell phone fell out of my pocket & landed in two feet of water!!!!!! jumped in and fished it out......Believe it or not, after drying it out, it still works!!!....Summary; The weather was just perfect for early February after a wet & stormy January......A few stripes but no big boys.....Will try it again on Sunday....Think once we get the water temps to the 50 degree mark the bite will improve? See ya on the river...Naked...............
Name: Floattubing_the_sierras@yahoogroups.com
Email: crazy_chriss@yahoo.com
Location: getting ready
Weather: clear and cold
Water_condition: hopefully loaded
Date: 02-08-08
I'm looking for somewhere to go local and get on sum fish. any ideas?
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lake Pardee
Weather: Fine
Water_condition: Nice
Date: 02-06-08
Bill Crooks and I decided to take a break from Delta striper/sturgeon and try for trout (should have gone for sturgeon). Water 40.7 near the log boom in the Mokelumne River arm to 49.9* main lake; clear to 3’; air 40-50*, sky clear to overcast, wind 0-4 mph. 7:30 in, 2:30 out. 7 hours, 28 miles. Caught 4, released 2. Trolled the lower river arm most of the day. 18” Brown Trout, 18” Rainbow, 2 small Rainbows. One on two colors of lead core, two on downriggers at 12-15' down, 1 on the surface. 3 in the river arm, one off the dam bank heading towards Woodpile Gulch. F7 Jointed Firetiger Rapala, Hot Pink/Yellow Gibbs Conex (like an ACME). Slow day, only a few boats on the water, another boat of two got 4. We observed 20 bank fishermen at take out, saw no stringers in the water, no hook ups. Weather fine, a little cold in the river channel. Tried bait from shore for awhile, nothing. Thanks for the company Bill.
Name: Ron Bernhardt
Email: Rebernhardt@aol.com
Location: all of the delta
Weather: gloomy
Water_condition: serious
Date: 02-04-08
WATER CONTRACTORS FILE SUIT AGAINST STRIPERS!!!! The Water Contractors File Suit Against Stripers #587444 - Thu Jan 31 2008 04:39 PM Edit Reply Quote Quick Reply PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jann Taber 916/391-8811 January 29, 2008 Coalition for a Sustainable Delta Files Lawsuit Regarding Striped Bass Sports Fishing Regulations State Department of Fish and Game Sued Over Clear Violations of Federal Endangered Species Act SACRAMENTO, CA – The Coalition for a Sustainable Delta today filed a lawsuit in federal district court against the California Fish and Game Commission (CFGC) and the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) for violating the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA). State sport fishing regulations protect the non-native striped bass, a known predator of several native endangered and threatened species including the Delta smelt. The state agencies were put on notice in late October of the Coalition’s concerns with ongoing striped bass programs, however, the agencies failed to take corrective actions. “We are taking legal action today to correct clear and continuing violations by state fish and game regulators that are harming the Sacramento-San Joaquin Bay Delta. Prompt action is necessary to prevent further decline of critical fisheries and to protect the state’s environmental and economic health,” said Michael Boccadoro, spokesperson for the Coalition for a Sustainable Delta. “Fostering the destruction of thousands of native threatened and endangered species is a clear violation of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and must be stopped. Allowing this destruction to continue when the populations of several of these species – including the Delta Smelt – are crashing is outrageous.” The non-native striped bass is widely recognized as a voracious predator that feasts on some of the most endangered native species in the Delta. The striped bass was introduced into the Delta region in the late 19th Century. Its population has fluctuated from a low of approximately 600,000 to a high of three million. In the early 1980’s the sports fishing industry successfully lobbied the State of California to enact legislation that created a striped bass fishing stamp. CDFG used the money raised by the stamp to support the striped bass population in the Delta. The hatchery program run by the state added more than 5.5 million striped bass to the Delta over the life of the restocking program. The funds were also used to develop the Striped Bass Restoration and Management Plan. Consistent with the plan and CFGC policy, the Department continues to enforce “size” and “bag” limits for striped bass fishing in the state. Fishermen are limited to two fish and each fish must be at least 18 inches in length. The “bag” and “size” limits are designed to further the commission’s official striped bass restoration goal of three million fish. These regulations, however, also effectively foster the demise of tens of thousands of native Delta fish that are protected under the ESA. Striped bass prey upon four listed fish species: the Sacramento River winter-run Chinook salmon; the Central Valley spring-run Chinook salmon; the Central Valley steelhead; and the Delta smelt. While the salmon and the steelhead spend most of their lives in the ocean, they return to the Delta to spawn. Unfortunately, the Delta smelt and other endangered fish provide a readily available food supply for the striped bass. According to CDFG’s own estimates, each year up to six percent of the population of these endangered species are consumed by the striped bass – a fish that is not supposed to be in the Delta in the first place. Two federal agencies also readily acknowledged the problem. In its 2007 Recovery Outline, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) considers the striped bass as a threat to the salmon and steelhead. And the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is on record stating, “It is quite possible that at low population levels interactions with [striped bass] could prevent recovery (of the Delta Smelt).” Recently, a federal district court in Fresno ruled that water deliveries to a majority of the state’s residents, farms and businesses must be substantially reduced to protect the delta smelt. The California Department of Water Resources has estimated the court ruling will reduce water deliveries by 22-30 percent in average water years. A host of factors however continue to impact the estuary and contribute to the fishery decline. These “stressors” include toxic urban and agricultural run-off, thousands of unscreened in-delta diversions, increased discharge of municipal wastewater, industrial discharges and increased competition and predation from invasive species. “Scientific research demonstrates that the health of the delta is at risk from a multitude of factors, including non-native striped bass preying on threatened and endangered native fish,” said Boccadoro. “Unless and until all of these factors are addressed, long-term sustainability of the estuary cannot and will not be achieved. State and federal regulators and the courts cannot turn a blind-eye to these other factors while continuing to allow the water supplies for 25 million residents of the state to be sharply reduced.” The Coalition for a Sustainable Delta is working to address all of the stressors that impact the estuary through education, cooperation, research and, where necessary legal action. Mirant Delta LLC was put on similar notice for clear violations of the ESA in September, 2007 in connection with their operation of the Pittsburg and Contra Costa Power Plants. The Coalition has also launched a far-reaching research effort to better understand critical impacts on the estuary and has developed an educational video entitled Understanding and Solving the Delta Crisis. For a copy of the lawsuit and for more information, visit www.sustainabledelta.com
Name: BassJack
Email: Jack@BassJack.com
Location: Cache Slough
Weather: windy and raining
Water_condition: muddy and 46 degrees
Date: 02-02-2008
2/2/2008 – Launched at Hogback Island with Sean and Dustin at 11:00 am. We headed up into Cache Slough. I marked some nice sturgeon in 40’ of water by the bend, but our only bite of the day was a 5 lb Sacramento Pike-Minnow that I landed at the end of the incoming tide. We used lamprey, roe, shad and sardines. We moved around looking for fish but couldn’t find any takers. The weather was really windy and raining. Off the water at 3:30 pm. The water was muddy and 46 degrees.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Collinsville Area
Weather: Fishable
Water_condition: Fishable
Date: 02-01-08
Pastor Steve and I got out for the day. We launched at Belden Landing and fished down the Slough towards Suisun Bay. Water 45.7*, dirty, debris after the outgoing tide got going; air 40-50*, sky clear to overcast, wind 0-12 mph. 8:45 in, 2:45 out. 6 hours, 10 miles. We started fishing the end of the incoming tide, with Ghost & Grass shrimp, eel & roe. 3-4 other boats in the area. At the slack, beginning of the outgoing tide the NE wind comes up preventing the boat from turning with the outgoing tide (flowing SW). I put one of my rods on the folded forward Bimini top/window so it will face Suisun Slough ( outgoing tide direction). A short while later Steve sees my pole bounce down, I pick up, put in gear, line straightens out, I feel light pressure, set hook, fish on! I was able to land a 57” (approximately 55#, 17 year old) white sturgeon (31' of water, Ghost Shrimp/eel, slack to very beginning of the outgoing tide, 3 oz of weight). The wind continued to build to 12 mph so I put put the drift sock out and slowly the boat straightened out. I changed to 4 oz weight. When the anchor started slipping we headed in. One bite, one sturgeon. On the way home we find and stop at Suisun Bait & Stuff (707-429-2078, behind McDonalds across from Grizzly Island Road). They open at 5:30 a.m., have live, fresh, frozen bait, tackle & gear. A very convenient place for bait. Thanks for the company, seeing that bite Steve.
Name: Ron Hamataka
Email: ronhamataka@cs.com
Location: Lake Pardee
Weather: nice
Water_condition: fishable
Date: 2-1-2008
Jim Sultzman and I got lucky and found an open spot and started fishing near the boat ramp. the bite was early and we were lucky , the fish were from 1 lb.to 5lbs. most of them were 1lb. to 2lbs , fish were not as big as last year. but thats great for us.
Name: mjpfishon
Email: mpeckham@pacbell.net
Location: Arco Arena Sac
Weather: rain
Water_condition: wet
Date: 01-31-08
Those of you that missed the George Straight, Josh Turner Concert, and last night at Arco Arena missed a great concert!!!!!!!!!. George was fantastic and his band was a fine tuned machine. The talent was incredible! George was very personal, interacting with the crowd and thanking them for buying his albums and coming to the concert. I have seen a lot of bands at Arco but, I have never seen the crowd react to George like they did. George sang a lot of his no1 hits. When George came back for his on core and sang a Johnny Cash song, he brought down the house!!!!!Great job George, what a class act! Josh Turner had a great stage presents and had all the cow girls going wild!!! Josh did a bang up job. Josh had the crowd enjoying his songs and he had the crowd eating out of his hand! Both artists were well worth seeing!!!!!! MJP
Name: bill martinez
Email: bmworks2fish@wmconnect.com
Location: amador lake
Weather: cold & rainy
Water_condition: merky
Date: 01-31-08
Hey Chris, Just went to Amador and fished by the boat launch. Caught three fish to 4lbs on the bottom and drifted night crawler. See Ya Out There!!!
Name: chris @ashley
Email: crazy_chriss@yahoo.com
Location: lake natoma
Weather: rainy off and on and cold
Water_condition: stained
Date: 01-23-08
Fished above rainbow bridge on south side of lake. Water not really moving. climbed down to where i could get to the water and drifted crawler, eggs, threw some hard stuff. saw a couple jump but alas, nothing really happin'. saw 2 guys in a boat trolling. they said nothing either. I have a feeling they just wanted to get away from the wives and get on the water. 1 guy on the bank said he usually does ok in the spot under the bridge floating a crawler under a h2o bobber and letting it sink on its own. i cant wait for the warmer weather so can put in the float tube and hit all my hotspots. Port, natoma, folsom, oroville, pardee, bypass, amador, and the sierras. Tight lines ya all
Name: Ron Bernhardt
Email: Rebernhardt@aol.com
Location: Delta system
Weather: sunny
Water_condition: detiorating
Date: 01-30-08
CSPA Advisory - 1.30.08 Fall Run Salmon Decline Catastrophic! During this past fall there was a great deal of speculation among anglers over the absolutely dismal salmon season and the lack of information on the status of the adult salmon return from the ocean. That has suddenly changed according to an article by Dan Bacher. Dan has quoted the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC - regulates fishing in federal waters) tentative data which demonstrates a catastrophic decline in the fall run Chinook salmon fishery. This run has been the mainstay of California’s and Southern Oregon’s salmon anglers and commercial fishermen until now. If this data is data is verified during upcoming PFMC meetings, commercial and recreational salmon fishing in California could be closed or severely restricted in 2008 as implied by an internal PFMC memo that quotes their Executive Director Donald McIsaac as saying ... “[t]he magnitude of the low abundance, should it be confirmed in verification efforts now underway, is such that the opening of all ... fisheries impacting this important salmon stock will be questioned in the upcoming Council process to set 2008 ocean salmon seasons. This is particularly disconcerting in that this stock has consistently been the healthy ‘work horse’ target stock for salmon fisheries off California and most of Oregon.” “It is important to note that the current information needs to be verified and validated,” explained McIssac. “However, it is typical that the estimates at this stage do not vary much from the finalized values.” Should fisheries need to be shut down to protect the survival of the fall run, it will bring to a close an area when anadromous species such as salmon, steelhead, striped bass and sturgeon were the premier Northern California fisheries. The economic repercussions on the recreational and commercial fishing industries will be devastating to those who activities provide the goods and services that assist the angling public’s ability to undertake their ‘right to fish’. Here’s what we know for now. The adult fall run salmon spawning escapement (the fish that returned to the Central Valley rivers) was estimated to be 90,000 fish. Compare this to the 275,000 that returned to spawn the previous year! The Sacramento River system returns were 88,000 fish, while the San Joaquin River system returns were only 2,000 adult fall run salmon. The adult escapement for this fall run in 2007 failed to meet the management goal set by the PFMC for the first time in 15 years and for only the second time in 35 years. This escapement goal is a management tool set to ensure the fall run’s viability. Failure to meet this goal can result in various outcomes depending on the extent of the failure and the projected stock condition as anticipated by the federal and state fishery managers. Given the importance of this fishery to both California and Oregon, I expect a significant reduction in the salmon fishing season along with harvest curtailments. Which takes us to the reasons for the decline of the fall run. The scientists will say they’re not sure; it could be due to a number of factors or perhaps a complex interaction of those factors. More studies are needed. There are a number of potentially important reasons for the decline, including: • The changing conditions in the ocean that may cause that environment to be unable to sustain the number young fish to maturity necessary for spawning. • The huge problems with the decline of the Delta’s ability to sustain a foodweb needed by young salmon that migrate down the tributaries into the Delta on the way to the sea. If the fish don’t find enough food on their way through the Delta, you don’t have to worry about their potential difficulties surviving in the ocean. • You might recall we have another Delta problem. Many of the young fish are carried across the Delta instead of making it into San Francisco Bay due to the water export impacts of the State and Federal Projects. Many of these fish don’t make it to the pumping facilities because the die along the way. Starvation and predation by a number of species that like the interior Delta channels take a toll, but science has never quantified the full extent of that impact. • Then there are the losses of those fish that are not salvaged by what are euphemistically called the water projects fish screens (they are louvered panels not positive plate screens). Don’t forget the losses that occur during the salvage effort. • Another problem are the nonnative invasive species that have so significantly changed the estuary’s food productivity and how that food is consumed, like new types of phytoplankton, zooplankton and the overbite clam. • Toxic pollution compounds many of these problems as hundreds of miles of Delta waterways our seriously out of compliance with the Clean Water Act and other state water quality laws. This can be very detrimental to the foodweb and its ability to produce the food where and when needed by fish including salmon. • The recent decline of the delta smelt and other pelagic species coincides with significant increases in exports from Delta by the state and federally operated water projects. Annual exports increased by 25 percent from 1994 -1998 and from 2001-2006, draining the Delta of more than 1 million acre-feet of additional water than used to be exported. • Annual exports in 2005 and 2006 were the first and third highest export levels on record. Wintertime exports have increased by 49 percent from 1994-1998 and from 2001-2006. Springtime exports have increased by 30 percent. Delta smelt and salmon smolts are particularly vulnerable during winter and spring, when juvenile fish move downstream to rearing habitat in the Delta. Cutting to the chase, I’m betting on the fall run salmon being victims of impacts associated with the ever increasing export of water that deprives the Bay-Delta ecosystem of roughly half of the fresh water that used to flow through the system naturally. The Delta foodweb disaster has resulted in record low numbers of Delta smelt, longfin smelt, juvenile striped bass and threadfin shad in the Delta since 2005. During that year an unprecedented 6.4 million-acre feet of water was exported out of the Delta by the state and federal governments. Maybe Mr. Dylan was right when he said you don’t have to be a weatherman to know which way the wind blows. Just maybe, you don’t have to be a biologist to know which way the water flows. It was a wise man that said it flowed uphill to money. If you haven’t done so, help us fight back for the fish and the estuary by signing the petition at water4fish.org/. Then get everyone in your family to do the same. Over 20 thousand have signed up. If enough people sign up it will level the playing field. John John Beuttler, Conservation Director California Sportfishing Protection Alliance 1360 Neilson Street, Berkeley, CA 94792 510.526.4049 JBeuttler@aol.com CSPA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring fisheries and their habitat. We engage in aquatic efforts to ensure our fisheries have habitat they need to be self sustaining and to stay that way. You can support our conservation efforts by becoming a member. Donations are tax-deductible, greatly needed and most appreciated. Send checks to CSPA at 1360 Neilson Street, Berkeley, CA 94702-1116. Membership starts a $30. If you are a member, then you know of the good work we do. So sign up a friend and help us restore our fisheries! Questions? Call me at 510-526-4049.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Sac River side
Weather: Surprisingly nice
Water_condition: Fishable
Date: 01-30-08
My lucky dog, Spike, and I looked outside, saw a clear sky, no wind and decided to make a late try for a few hours of sturgeon fishing. Launched at Lower Sherman Island. Water 47.1*, dirty, debris towards the end of the outgoing tide; air 48-50*, sky clear, wind 2-6 mph. 11:30 in, 3:15 out. 4 hours, 4 miles. I had one bite, caught & released one undersized sturgeon, 24”, Ghost Shrimp, mid outgoing tide, 4 oz of weight. Fished on anchor on the Sacramento River above Collinsville, 5 oz weight at the end of the day.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Cabo San Lucas
Weather: Overcast
Water_condition: 70*
Date: 01-22-08
My wife, Donna, and I got off the Dawn Princess at 9 a.m., took the water taxi to Marlin Masters. Motored out of Cabo on Marlin Master #7 (a 22-24’ Scout, fiberglass, single outboard) with Capt Chino (speaks very good English, no Mate) at 9:30. Motored a half hour, about 10 miles NW & put in the lures, nothing. Motored to 22 miles out, a bank, 20-25 other boats, regular hook ups. When we spot Marlin fins Chino turns the boat over to me! He throws out a live mackerel & we try to hook up. I’d never maneuvered a boat for Marlin it takes me two or three times to get in synch. On our 4th try a hookup. We give Donna the rod & for 20-25 minutes she has her hands & arms full, a strong fish that dives deep, jumps infrequently. Donna gets it alongside for the 5th time, Chino bills it, brings it aboard for a quick picture & it is successfully released to do its thing. Chino said it was 140-150#, a beautiful fish. For the rest of the day Chino surprises me & has me maneuver the boat, take it all the way back into Cabo, has me put in neutral 15’ from the dock (no he did not tip me). We were back around 4:30. I’ll definitely go out with Marlin Masters, Marlin Master 7, Capt. Chino when we return to Cabo December 2008.
Name: Bob Sparre
Email: bsparre@pacbell.net
Location: Russian River
Weather: very nice
Water_condition: excellent
Date: 01-21-08
I fished three days on the Russian River with clients. Roe was the top producer. Hooked 39 adult steelhead and landed 24. Approx. half the fish were wild. Great to see this fishery make a come back. I wish the American River would fish like the Russian. Pictures will be on my web site Tomorrow . www.Bobsparre.com
Name: BassJack
Email: Jack@BassJack.com
Location: Sherman Island Area
Weather: raining
Water_condition: muddy/46 degrees
Date: 01-21-2008
1/21/2008 – Launched at Sherman Island with Dan at 10:30 am. We used pile worms, frozen shad, ghost shrimp and lamprey for very little action. A few nibble bites and that was it. We moved around a lot and found a few scattered sturgeon but no takers. We covered water from Chain Island to the PG&E power plant in Pittsburg. Off the water at 4:30 pm. Water temperature was 46 degrees. <a href="BassJack">http://www.bassjack.com/</a>
Name: BOB HARRIES (THE NAKED FISHERMAN )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal,net
Location: Powerlines PERIOD
Weather: COLD & SHOWERY All DAY
Water_condition: OFF COLORED AT 47.6 *
Date: 01-21-08
MONDAY, JANUARY 21st...........Just when I thought I was done with the salmon roe balls for the year. I get a belated XMAS gift from my good buddy Al Azell ( big Al's guide service)....15 POUNDS OF FROZEN SALMON ROE! ........Ran into Fred ( Last Cast) at the Sports Show Cal Expo....Fred gave me some Pautzke products that he wanted me to field test for sturgeon...FIRE POWER which is 100 % pure Krill & Pautzke NECTAR.....With the COLD delta water, the salmon roe balls are not milking off in a natural form attracting the the lurking big boys....Long story short...mixed up the powdered krill with the raw eggs along with some corn syrup.....Made up some 24 juicy balls.....And now Mondays report....Fished the incoming tide ( 3 footer ) which started about 9:00am. On this tide I had some very light pumps with zero hookups.....No Junk bites....No Jiggles....Lots of fish on the graph but mostly suspended fish......Biggest problem was staying warm, even with the propane heater on the cold showers & wind were a factor....You could see snow on the coastal mts....Even though it was a Holiday, very few boats out!.....Stayed till dark & caught the outgoing tide....Same deal with just a few bites.......I'm thinking the scented roe was working but the fish were inactive for the most part.....Full moon & big tides have never been good for me. Met Bass Jack in the parking lot at Sherman, same deal for him as he fished the PGE pipes area......Got pretty soaked pulling the boat out & headed home to Sacto with the truck heater on high all the way........See ya on the river......Naked.......P.S. Glad you had fun steelheading on the north coast Big Al......
Name: Super Strait Red Neck
Email: mr.steelhead
Location: your place and then some
Weather: fuzzy
Water_condition: muddy waters
Date: 01-21-08
Hey, I did not inhale, you sound like the Imbisil out there to me!!!!!
Name: I did not inhale
Email: contacthigh.com
Location: along the russian
Weather: cloudy
Water_condition: good
Date: 1-21-2008
Sounds like some wacky tobaccy may have in the picture!
Name: Big Al Ezell
Email: Bigalsfishn1@sbcglobal.net
Location: Russian River (Guerneyville Area)
Weather: AM fog clearing before noon then beautiful days
Water_condition: Declining flows with 2-3ft visibility
Date: 01-21-08
Just returned from the Russian River and will go back on 1/24 for 4 more days of incredible Steelhead fishing. I arrived at 8:30am on 1/17 at the Russian River just above Steelhead beach and fished from the bank drifting some of my Salmon roe I cured. Only 3 other fisherman fishing and 2 of them were locals about 100 yards above where I was. After fishing only about 2 hours my back was in pain from just standing so I decided to go sit in my truck and have lunch since I hooked no fish. The river was perfect in color and flows with 2 to 3 ft visibility but still no fish. After a bite to eat I decided to give it another try again. After fishing all summer out of my boat it was a shock to my body to actually have to work from a bank to catch fish. I went back to my spot about 10:30 and noticed the same 2 guys fishing above me and they began hooking up every 10 minutes and the fish were bright Steelhead 10 to 15lbs. The fish would do cartwheels and change directions upon re-entering the water. They ended up catching 16 fish in from 11:30 to 1:00. It was a sight to see. There was a large pod of Steelhead in the stretch of river 100 yards above me. My back was still in pain so I just watched these 2 guys have a ball. I would have had to walk up a hill and cross a bridge and walk out on the gravel bar where they were and I did'nt think I could make it. I fished the remainder of the day where I was and only caught 1 wild 8lb hen that had to be released. I felt bad it was bleeding so I just cut the line and hoped for the best. On the remaining days I fished the stretch of water 3 miles above and below this area and hooked an average of 3 to 6 fish a day that were chrome bright just out of the ocean and to my surprise 2 out of 3 were wild fish. I ended up bringing 2 chrome hens home to eat and released the rest. I forgot my camera home and took pictures of the 2 I kept at home last night. I fished near several locals over these last days up there who remember me from 40 plus years fishing here and all the other rivers I've fished. I got reports from friends who had just fished the Garcia and Navarro that said the water was too clear up there already so I stayed on the Russian. Lots of drift boats on Friday through Sunday with mixed results depending on guide experience. After catching fish the back pain seemed to go away. I used pink puff balls with roe ad used a 9ft Lamiglass rod with a Shimano Calias reel with 10lb Maxima line with 10lb Yozuri clear line leader, size 2 or 4 silver barbless hooks using 1 oz or more weights. I fished riffles and frog slow drifting water and caught fish in both. The fish were moving through the river and woul hold for only 1 or 2 hours at a time. The river dropped over 2 feet in the 4 days I was there and began to get better visibility in that time. As the flows dropped I knew the fish would start holding longer on the places I fished. One place I fished there were only 3 others fishing there. I started to fish 20ft above these other guys and one of them hooked up a wild fish and in about 5 seconds this fish stripped 50ft of line and broke off. This was an experienced fisherman. The wild fish were hard to control because of the willows near the bank. They seem to know exactly where to go to get off. Your reel can't seem to keep up with these fish at times. At this place I hooked up immediately and shared my roe with others near me as my roe and setup seemed to be the hot setup. I used the same setup all 4 days with the same result. The fish would come through and I would start hooking up. Before you know it there 10 people fishing around me and using my roe and puff balls and we all hooked up. In 1 hour we hooked 12 fish all 10lbs or more and we were able to keep 4 because the rest were wild fish. You could usually tell wild fish because the second you hooked up the fish would be airborn doing cartwheels out of the water. What an adrenalene rush. Remember we were fishing only a short ways from the ocean. I'll post pictures of the two fish I kept as soon as I post them on Moment of fame. It still is as exciting as the first Steelhead I caught on the San Lorenzo river in Santa Cruz in 1966. It never gets old fishing for these fish. This weekend brought back memories of the 70's when hooking up 20 or 30 fish in a morning was not uncommon.
Name: Ron Bernhardt
Email: Rebernhardt@aol.com
Location: all of the delta
Weather: rainy
Water_condition: deteriorating
Date: 01-21-08
NOW'S THE TIME FOR YOU TO ACT!! P R E S S R E L E A S E PLIGHT OF OUR FISHERIES For Immediate Release: January 19, 2007 Contact: Dick Pool (925) 825-8560 Sep Hendrickson (707) 449-8413 Fishing Panel Addresses “The Plight of our Fisheries” Focusing on The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and the Klamath River Industry Leaders Host Press Conference to Detail Plans Sacramento, CA - Today a select panel of sport fishing leaders outlined how fishermen can reverse the dramatic declines in the salmon, striped bass and other runs of fish in Northern California. The presentation took place at the International Sportsmen’s Exposition Show at Cal Expo. Sep Hendrickson, host of the California Sportsman radio show, organized the event in response to some of the worst bay, delta and ocean fishing conditions in decades. The panelists were Dick Pool, President of Pro-Troll Fishing Products, Dan Bacher, Editor of The Fish Sniffer, John Beuttler, Director of Conservation, California Sportfishing Protection Alliance and recent participant in the Governor’s Delta Vision stakeholders process, California Assemblymember Lois Wolk who chairs the Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee, Dan Wolford, Science Director of the Coastside Fishing Club and Pacific Fishery Management Council member, and Jim Martin, Former Chief of Fisheries, State of Oregon. The panel was moderated by Mike Aughney operator of the USAFishing.com fishing reports website. “The 2007 fishing season was a big disappointment for Northern California anglers”, said Sep Hendrickson. “Fishermen are upset and angry. The salmon season was the worst on record, striped bass fishing in the bay was terrible and the rock fish season closed early. We now know what the problems are and this panel has told us how we can change the outlook." Dan Bacher laid the problem squarely on the California Department of Water Resources and the Federal Bureau of Reclamation. “These people have one objective -- to pump more water with no consideration of the environment or other consequences," Bacher said. "They have broken laws, ignored the Endangered Species Act and have illegally changed biological opinions that got in their way. In the process they have nearly destroyed the delta and have decimated the once healthy fish runs of the Central Valley.” Bacher cited the recent midwinter trawl survey which shows that the Delta smelt and other delta fish populations continue to plummet towards extinction. “The water agencies and the state water contractors continue to state that 25 million people depend on water from the delta," Bacher emphasized. "The truth is that 85% of the water goes to subsidized agriculture and they want more. The state’s water policies need to be drastically revised to ensure that there will be plenty of water for both population growth and healthy fisheries.” Early in 2007 the Governor appointed the Delta Vision Blue Ribbon Task Force to analyze the problems of the delta and to propose restoration actions. John Beuttler worked closely with the Task Force as a member of its stakeholders advisory panel. Beuttler was very disappointed in the Governor’s reporting of the Task Force recommendations. Beuttler cites twelve integrated and linked recommendations of the Task Force. “The Task Force was very careful to indicate that the twelve recommendations cannot be split apart or the delta restoration objective will not be met," stated Beuttler. Beuttler added, “The governor took the report out of context and used it as a forum to promote his controversial $9 billion water plan including his 'water conveyance system' -- the peripheral canal.” Beuttler outlined three changes fishermen want in order for fish to survive in the delta. 1. Reduce export pumping and restore the flows necessary to allow the Delta’s foodweb to recover and supply the food our fisheries need as they migrate through the estuary. 2. Install State of the art fish screens at all important diversions including the state and federal pumps to stop the destruction of many millions of fish annually. 3. Adopt a State of the art fish salvage and recovery program at the state and federal pumps to help mitigate for the billions of fish lost at the pumps. “These fish declines are a symptom of an ailing Delta,” said Assemblywoman Lois Wolk, chair of the Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee. “If we are to restore this complex, critical resource and provide for its long-term sustainability, we must enact a comprehensive plan that includes fishery and ecosystem restoration, sustainable farming practices and water supply, recreation, and public access. “I plan to introduce legislation establishing a clear steward for the Delta, which can ensure that the needs of the Delta and state are heard amongst the voices of conflicting interest groups with a stake in this resource. I have also introduced legislation this session requiring the state to prepare plans to protect fish populations and provide emergency fish rescue, to prevent another massive fish kill the likes of that we saw on Prospect Island late last year.” She said that “anglers need to get involved, get unified and make your needs known. Help the legislature map a plan that resolves the crisis facing the delta and fish populations, as well as providing for other water needs." Dan Wolford reiterated the importance to our fisheries of water related issues in the Delta and on the Klamath, but focused primarily on the Marine Life Protection Act, and about the impact that Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) will have on saltwater fishing. MPAs are being defined for the North Central Coast right now, and alternative plans will be considered for adoption by the Fish and Game Commission this spring. Wolford emphasized that fishermen need to be counted when the process moves to the adoption stage by the MLPA’s Blue Ribbon Task Force and ultimately by the Commission. He said, “Recreational fishermen have long been recognized as the stewards of our fishery resources and their ecosystems. So it has been easy for us to support the development of the MPAs, but the trick has been to find the right balance between closures and public access. A recent Field Research survey of California’s public shows their interests and the interests of recreational fishermen are in close alignment – seeking to conserve the ocean environment as a place to be utilized with public access to a recreational fishery.” He went on to describe some of the alternative plans being developed by the Regional Stakeholder Groups (RSG), pointing out that Coastside and its partners (the Partnership for Sustainable Oceans) “have worked hard both within and external to the system get our own plan incorporated as one of the RSG’s alternatives. We have been able to meet the projects’ conservation objectives while minimizing socio-economic impacts on the fishery by careful placement of the MPAs and their boundaries, and by definition of their allowable activities.” He was cautiously optimistic that the Partnership was having a positive impact on the process, but warned that fishermen must become informed and engaged if we are to have a fishery for future generations to come. Jim Martin, former Chief of Fisheries for the State of Oregon summed up the panel presentation and hit fishermen hard. He said, “I worked 38 years as a biologist and fish manager to fill the lakes, rivers and ocean with fish. I am outraged at what I see happening in California. Every fisherman should be mad as hell and every fisherman should join the battle to fight back. The life blood of our fisheries is being sucked dry. We have two choices: Stand by and let the policies of yesteryear continue to destroy our heritage and the heritage of our children and grandchildren, or get mad as hell and organize ourselves behind programs like Water4fish and let the governor and every other politician know we demand changes.” Martin added, “Here are some of my thoughts as I reflect on this outrage.” "If the State of California was allocating the fish resource away to the commercial fishermen, the sportsmen would be up in arms...demanding change and raising hell. But what California is doing is worse...they are draining the lifeblood of the Klamath and the Bay Delta and destroying the fisheries. Sportsmen need to know what is going on and that a better solution is needed." "The politicians are hoping that the fishermen are asleep at the switch, as they destroy the Klamath and the Bay Delta resources following water management priorities of the past. But the sleeping giant of 2.4 million anglers and a two billion dollar a year industry are awakening and demanding new priorities for our public trust water." "We will not stand for explaining to our children and grandchildren that their fishery heritage and the whole ecosystem was traded off for more subsidized cotton farming in the Central Valley...just because that is the way it was done in the past." "The fishermen and the environmentalists are together on this issue. The political clout of this alliance will make every policy maker listen and pay attention." Dick Pool, President of Pro-Troll Fishing Products, has worked on California fishery restoration and enhancement programs for over 20 years. He now coordinates the Water4Fish political action program. He said, “Our corporate adversaries currently control the water policies of California. 85% of the delta water goes to agriculture yet they want more. They have teams of lawyers, lobbyists and biologists working full time against us. Nothing is spared when it comes to their money and political contributions. We cannot match this activity. "However, we have one thing they can’t match -- fishing is huge in California. There are 2.4 million sport fishermen in the state. If we organize ourselves, they cannot match our political power at the ballot box.” Pool added, “Following the successful Klamath advocacy program led by the Coastside Fishing Club in 2006, we organized the Water4Fish.org program. In about one minute, fishermen and other supporters can log on, send emails to their elected leaders and give us one more supporter to be counted. This is our vehicle for regaining the destiny of our fisheries. So far 21,000 concerned anglers have signed on and sent letters, but we need at least 50 to 100 thousand. I urge every fisherman and those who care about protecting our wildlife heritage to join us. Log onto Water4Fish.org and be counted.” For more information see http://www.water4fish.org/
Name: D Stanfield
Email: dandanger@sbcglobal.net
Location: Prosser - Truckee
Weather: Very Cold -2
Water_condition: 14" ice
Date: 01-19-08
For any of you who have an interest in Ice Fishing Prosser is producing. This was the second weekend in a row and the trout are numerous and running bigger than last year. Biggest last week was 20" and this weeks was a puny little 16". Hil, if youp want to give your Trout Fishermen something different to look at for an outing, just give me a shout out and we can put something together to get you all out on the ice.
Name: Jonnboy
Email: jdaily@frontiernet.net
Location: Rio Vista ....
Weather: nice
Water_condition: brown
Date: 1-19-2008
Fished incoming for a 65 1/2", 75 lb sturgeon based on the scales at Viera's .. A monster.. The pic will be at the sportsman's expo this weekend ..Any ideas for what to do with the stugeon eggs? fish with them? what specieces?, eat em? how to cure? Thanks
Name: BOB HARRIES (THE NAKED FISHERMAN )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal,net
Location: Montezuma Slough AREA
Weather: Cool with light breezes
Water_condition: Off colored at 47-48 *
Date: 01-19-08
FRIDAY JANUARY 18th..........Tom Ramage joined me for a day on the water at Monte.....We did the classic sit in one location ( 10 hrs) and hope to get bit thing......We discounted the un-written rule " NO FISH THEN MOVE " ......The large outgoing tide which started going out at 10:00am. and continued going out till 7:30pm did not produce a single fish! We anchored in 36 feet of water & when we pulled off the water some 10 hours later, the depth was 30 feet!.....Now, thats some major water movement...Used fresh Roe balls, shad,ghost & grass shrimp & numerous Pro Scent flavors.....Just light bites & nibbles all day....With about 6 other boats close by us NO hookups....Just one of those days.......Heading for the Sports Show at Cal Expo today & turn in my 07 Sturgeon report card...A few cold beers & a couple corn dogs will help forget yesterdays dismal fishing...See ya on the river....Naked.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Sac River side
Weather: Crisp but beautiful
Water_condition: Dirty, not much debris
Date: 01-18-08
Pastor Steve & I devoted a day to fishing for sturgeon. We left my lucky dog, Spike, home as he had to go to the Vet. One undersized sturgeon (37”, Ghost/Grass Shrimp/Roe combo, beginning of the outgoing tide), one undersized striper. Slow day, very few bites. We launched at Lower Sherman Island. Water 46.4*, dirty, not much debris; air 38-58*, sky clear, wind 0 mph. 7 hours, 8 miles. Fished on anchor on the Sacramento River below Rio Vista, above Jack Thomason’s “memorial” sturgeon spot. Thanks for the company Steve.
Name: tpdeluca1@comcast.net
Email: tpdeluca1@comcast.net
Location: Looking for good intel
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 01-18-08
I miss reading reports from Alan Fong, Clyde Wands and Mark Wilson. I always found their postings to be accurate and informative. Now I read about the dog spot, Aunt Lucy, the Ford 150, etc. Hopefully we can get some accurate postings that are short, to the point and have good information. Thanks.
Name: Wolfsen's Meat & Sausage
Email: vwolfsen@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sac. River power lines
Weather: Fog
Water_condition: Stained 47 Degrees
Date: 01-15-08
Fished the last of the incoming tide For nothing. On the out going, caught a stary flonder and 2 split tail. Then half way thru the tide 1 50 inch sturgeon. Calm nice water.
Name: robert from shell
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal.net
Location: selling a boat
Weather: aaaa
Water_condition: cold
Date: 01-15-08
1998 16 pro sport with one downrigger, trolling motor, top and side curtins with 25 merc 4 stroke boat is red and gps hummingbird 787c2 combo for only $10,000 the trailer is a 1999 ez-loader
Name: Hil Felton
Email: wxyz
Location: Lake Amador
Weather: clear, cool
Water_condition: Still low; but filing 49 deg F.
Date: 01-15-08
The Jolly Hookers started the new year with a derby held at Amador. 28 eager fishermen left the foggy Sacto area into the cool sunshine of the foothills. Altogether 38 fish were taken and most of them by a few, while others, myself included, got skunked. Alex Alexander, last year's fisherman of the year, got it started in great style with the derby winner- a FIVE pound beauty!! Alex caught it on a clown rapala. John Frantz caught the second place fish that weighed in at 4 pounds 14 ounces. And by using the balance beam to prove his point, beat Gary Voet's 4 pound 13 ounce third place fish. Almost all fish were caught very shallow using grubs, night crawlers, rapalas without blades or dodgers --just plain lures. Our hosts, Bob Bonner and Wayne Philpot served up a hot lunch consisting of BBQ hot dogs, chili beans and brownies for dessert. Way to go Bob & Phil!!!! Next month -- its Pardee!! Hil Felton
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lake Amador
Weather: Great
Water_condition: Fishable
Date: 01-15-08
Bill Crooks invited me join him and the Jolly Hookers for a day of Rainbow Trout fishing. Though we left my lucky dog, Spike, at home we caught 7 legals to almost 5#, all on Power Bait (Rainbow Glitter or Chartreuse Glitter), 6 fishing on the bottom in 6-8’ of water, one trolling at less than 1 mph, 3-4 hits/no sticks trolling. 5.5 hours, 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 5 miles roundtrip. Water 50*, semi-clear to dirty, level lowest I’ve ever seen it since 1994; air 42-62*; sky clear; wind 0-3 mph. We caught 6 of the seven by 9 a.m. It was fun joining the Jolly Hookers (28 fishermen/38 fish caught) for the 2nd time, will try to make the February meeting & join (against his better judgment and in consideration of a considerable bribe (all of the fish caught today) Bill is sponsoring me). Jolly Hookers lunch & derby entrance fee $4 (what a deal)! A beautiful day, great company, good group.
Name: BOB HARRIES (THE NAKED FISHERMAN )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal,net
Location: Not today Resting
Weather: Soup for sure
Water_condition: Ditto, Ditto, Ditto...
Date: 01-15-08
MY THOUGHTS ON USING TWO RODS.........First of all, I think the Dept of F&G did a little homework before allowing the two rod deal for Delta fishing...The biggest feature for them would be extra revenue with the two rod stamp.....$$$$$$$$$$...NEXT would be enforcement ....With an already under staffed supply of game wardens no way could they expect these officers to stop every boat or bank fisherman & have them pull up their lines & check HOOKS!!!....So, they decided, much easier to stay with the barbed styled hook...Now, All they have to do is check the fishing license....Two rod stamp... Your good to go.....For myself. I'll be sticking to ONE rod....Yeah, I know if you are using two rods it doubles the chances to get bit.....But, on the other hand, it doubles the chances of of problems leading to the loss of a good fish....Fishing solo would be the worst..I can see using two rods for shad....No problem there......Lets hope with the extra revenue brought in for 08 the State of California hire a few more Game Wardens......Expressing my thoughts.......
Name: 1965 ford pickup
Email: Fishboat35@yahoo.com
Location: not now at home
Weather: foggy
Water_condition: wet
Date: 01-15-08
Just got off the phone with F/G and barbed hooks with two rods except where barbless hooks are not allowed in some areas of the delta. Enough said. Lowell TIGHT LINES AND LOOSE DRAGS
Name: BOB HARRIES (THE NAKED FISHERMAN )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal,net
Location: Powerlines & Collinsville area
Weather: Foggy & cool with light breezes
Water_condition: Off colored at 47-48 *
Date: 01-15-08
JANUARY 13th & 14 th.....A TWO DAY REPORT...............................SUNDAY.........Took the lady in my life that supports all my fishing adventures......Getting Sandy in the boat to join me in the middle of Winter, you gotta do all the right things....The most important is mounting the propane heater right in the middle of the boat floor!! For some reason. women's feet & hands get colder than men....RIGHT!!! Secondly, You can't just throw a few sandwiches together & call it a lunch.....You name it, we had it...clam dip, chips,cheese,fancy olives,assorted cookies,fruit,along with fancy napkins.....Well, you get the picture...Ok. this is how the day went.......After launching at Sherman just about 7:00am headed for the powerlines lining up with light 14 some 80 yds from the the shore in 33 feet of water....Caught the start of the outgo at about 8:00am....Lots of junk on the surface till the tide started do its thing...No more salmon roe balls left. went with ghost shrimp & fresh FROZEN shad.......About twenty minutes into this outgo & Sandy gets a perfect classic sturgeon pump on butterflied shad......Problem is, she is nursing a hot cup of coffee & Irish creme....Decided to be a good husband/guide while her hands were occupied & picked her rod up as the pumping continued...waited till the last moment as the rod pulled my arms down & hit it with every thing I had........MISSED IT!!!!!!! CAN'T BELIEVE IT.....You couldn't ask for a better take down & I blew it!!....Oh Well....As the window closed as the current got stronger we decided to try the bottom of the tide down by Collinsville, a 15 minute boat ride....Re anchored the boat in a area that i have had success with the past few outings....Re baited both rods with shad as the current really slowed down......Hoping, Sandy would get some attention on her rod as i still felt bad not hooking her fish earlier....DIDN'T HAPPEN!! I get a suicide sturgeon bite on my rod!! No pump, Just straight down bang!! This fish was a JUMPER!! We counted over 4 major airborne jumps before taking some hundred yds of line.......Tried to hand the rod over to Sandy, but she wouldn't take it..Some twenty minutes of battle we bring him in....A male for sure, which went 55 inches & was on the skinny side....Estimated weight....40 lbs or so.....As we still have filets at home, no sense taking another fish so let him go....Fished to the end of the tide & for about 30 minutes into the turn around....Did get more pumps but missed them all....No stripers or junk bites on this day, just pumps....which I think were all sturgeon? Also saw no jumpers all day....Back to Sherman just before dark...........................MONDAY......Had Fireman Jack with me on this day.....Unlike Sunday, the FOG was very heavy and as we found out,stayed with us till late in the afternoon....Like on Sunday started out at the powerlines. The fog was like soup & even though we wanted to hit Collinsville for the outgo we decided to fish close till we could get some lifting....The bite at the powerlines was very slow, but Jack did get a nice pump two times with zero hookups....Using ghost & shad topped with PRO-CURE threadfin shad sauce Jacked picked up one undersize striper & one about 20 inches...A few hours go bye with no relief from the thick fog..You could hear others boats go bye, but could not see them till they got really close....Now check this out!!!.....Even on a funky foggy can't see shit day the not so smart fisherman are out!!!!!Looking behind us is we see two guys in a Crestliner not more than 30 feet directly behind us dropping anchor !!!! DUH!! Jack yells out " HEY ARE WE IN YOUR WAY" guess they got the messsage? They moved, If they anchored there & threw their lines out they would have been right on my anchor line.......The fog started to lift at about 1:30 pm....Time to head to Collinsville......Unlike Sunday the bite did not turn on either at the bottom of the tide & turn around....We stayed till dark hoping to get some action.....The water was like glass & the tides perfect.....But no action....Nothing...just a few nibbles once in a while....In this slow period, I did learn about playing TEXAS HOLD EM as jack explained the concept of this card game....Now, I know a little about the words betting in the blind & river cards etc....See, you learn something every time out!! Always fun fishing with Jack......See ya on the river....Planning on fishing with Tom Ramage on Thursday and hitting the sports show at Cal Expo this weekend....Gotta give Mark a hard time at his booth.....I'm out......Naked....
Name: Sal DiMercurio
Email: whaler1@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sacramento f&g office
Weather: foggy
Water_condition: can't see it
Date: 01-15-08
65 Ford, you got the wrong info. Just talked with 2 different enforcment wardens in Sacramento. We are allowed to use 2 rods in the 2 rod district, & even if we are using bait opn both rods, we "CAN" have both rigs with barbs. The only place you must use barbless hooks is, in an area thats designated barbless only, such as some trout lakes or steams. Again, both rods are legal with barbed hooks with bait, unless the above pertains. Sal
Name: bmworks2fish
Email: bmworks2fish@wmconnect.com
Location: home pond backyard
Weather: foggy
Water_condition: murky
Date: 01-15-08
Second-Rod Stamp (effective Jan. 1, 2008) The second-rod stamp will now be valid in inland waters except those waters in which only artificial lures or barbless hooks may be used. See sections 7.00 and 7.50 of the sport fishing regulations for the waters where only artificial lures or barbless hooks may be used and Section 1.53 for the definition of inland waters.
Name: 1965 ford pick up
Email: fishboat35@yahoo.com
Location: San Joaquin river
Weather: FOG
Water_condition: semi muddy
Date: 01-14-08
Fished San Joaquin river with bait and barless hooks with the Swiss Miss. We had 4 rods, had bites and not many hook ups. 5 shorties and only 1 keeper. I got an email from Roy and he said I was wrong about barbless hooks in the lower delta. Quote from Roy Akers "barless hook restrictions for the upper sacto but from the lower red bluff boat ramp to the carquinez bridge boat ramp including the tributaries there is no barless restrictions for 2 rods in that area" "sections 7.50 for the sacto river special fishing regulations." I guess I need to buy some new hooks again. Ok back to fishing, fog was thick most of the day until about 1.30 in afternoon. Maybe 150 feet visibility or less. I'll tell you what without Alan Fongs gps map for my lowrance gps depth finder there was noway without radar I could have run down the river for ten miles without it.Had to keep the speed down to 8 mph for safety. Tried trolling with 4 rods all set a same depth worked fine till I made a 180 degree turn, lucked out only tangled 2 lines.Got to work on that setup. Lowell TIGHT LINES LOOSE DRAGS.
Name: pete has a boat
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal.net
Location: lake amador
Weather: cool
Water_condition: semi clear
Date: 01-12-08
I arrive at the lake at 8.45am, since its my frist time thier this year. started to troll by jackson creek I naild four rainbows the largest one going 4 pounds. I have a 16 feet lund boat with motor and trailor for sale including a downrigger and a fish finder for $10,000 you can email me at rainbowtrout@sbcglobal.net. I was useing a green firetiger repela.100 feet behind the boat
Name: 1965 ford pickup
Email: fishboat35@yahoo.com
Location: not today but tomorrow
Weather: sunny
Water_condition: dry
Date: 01-13-08
Bought my 2008 license and 2 rod stamp at the fish and game office. 2 rods are good for inland waters including delta. Barbless hooks for bait only, lures ok with barbs on two rods. The fish and game regulatios book will be out in march. The person at F&G said if I fish just one rod I can use barb on bait hook. You can't use a lure on one rod and barbless bait hook on the other ROD with bait on it. For all the doubting Thomas's call the F&G and find out for yourself. Going to sling some sardines tomorrow in the delta, hope a fish cop comes by to check me out. Lowell TIGHT LINES AND LOOSE DRAGS.
Name: elcameano
Email: caitlingug@hotmail.com
Location: montezuma slough
Weather: same as yesterday
Water_condition: muddy
Date: 01-13-08
Fished montezuma for a few hours and ended up with 2 shaker stripers and one keeper about 6-7 lbs, which was released. Used the rest of the bait from yesterday in the same locations. From what i understand the two rod stamp is good for all inland waters east of the Carquinez bridge, except where artificial and barbless are to be used. Maybe we should all check this out individually, or someone who knows for sure should shed some light on things. There sure were alot of boats out there this weekend with two poles, some with up to eight total poles. I know we cant go off what everyone else is doing, but i feel as though most of us checked into the regs enough to be sure what we do while fishing is on the up and up.
Name: elcameano
Email: caitlingug@hotmail.com
Location: montezuma slough
Weather: same as yesterday
Water_condition: muddy
Date: 01-13-08
Fished montezuma for a few hours and ended up with 2 shaker stripers and one keeper about 6-7 lbs, which was released. Used the rest of the bait from yesterday in the same locations. From what i understand the two rod stamp is good for all inland waters east of the Carquinez bridge, except where artificial and barbless are to be used. Maybe we should all check this out individually, or someone who knows for sure should shed some light on things. There sure were alot of boats out there this weekend with two poles, some with up to eight total poles. I know we cant go off what everyone else is doing, but i feel as though most of us checked into the regs enough to be sure what we do while fishing is on the up and up.
Name: BassJack.com
Email: Jack@BassJack.com
Location: Rio Vista to PG&E Plant
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Muddy
Date: 01-12-2008
1/12/2008 - Launched at Brannon Island with Jon at 6:30 am. We moved all over the delta using frozen shad and pile worms. Fished the PG&E plant for only a few nibble bites. We moved above Chain Island in 23' of water and it was on. I got a suicide takedown on shad and pile worms. It felt like a big sturgeon but it ran towards me and came off after a few seconds. Five minutes later Jon hooks into something big after a classic sturgeon pump. Turned out to be a 56" sturgeon that was quickly released without removing it from the water. Not much action the rest of the day except for myself hooking a big Sacramento Pike-Minnow. Off the water at 2:00 pm.
Name: captjim01
Email: dontopen01@comcast.net
Location: not fishing
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 01-13-08
F.Y.I. Check Fish and Game website: DFG.CA.Gov/ News link under New Sportfishing Regulation Changes for 2008, Second Rod Stamp (effective January 1, 2008) "The second-rod stamp will now be valid in inland waters except those waters in which only artificial lures or barbless hooks may be used." Wonder if the guy was seriously dumb or just jerking us off?
Name: captjim01
Email: dontopen01@comcast.net
Location: not fishing
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 01-13-08
Whose the joker with cryptic message implying two rods are not legal in the delta? If it's true I wish he would be a little more specific. This is how rumors and confusions are started.
Name: Dept. of Fish & Game
Email: know your laws.com
Location: Anywhere in the Delta
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 1-13-2008
Check your Regs. on that 2 pole stamp, it doesn't include the delta.
Name: ElCameano
Email: caitlingug@hotmail.com
Location: montezuma and mbf
Weather: a little foggy no wind...perfect
Water_condition: muddy
Date: 01-12-08
Hit the suisun ramp at around 5:45am with two friends. Headed to the mothball fleet for five keeper stripers to six pounds. We all had the two rod stamp, and let me tell you we needed the additional pole. Bites were far and few between at the fleet, but suisun slough was a different story. After soaking grass/pile combo for 20 or so min, my partners pole pumps, he lays into the fish and the fight is on. After about twenty minutes or so the fish comes to the boat. Turned out to be sixty four inches. Caught one other sturgeon, but it was just thirty inches. Ended the day at 3:45 am. Both sturgeon came on grass/pile combo and stripers came on anchovies and grass shrimp.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Sac River side
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Dirty
Date: 01-11-08
Friday. Pastor Steve made the mistake of inviting me to go fishing. I made the mistake of leaving my lucky dog, Spike, at home. 7 hours, 30 miles. Steve’s 17’ Starcraft. Mainly bait fishing, some trolling, no serious bites, one undersized striper on shad, skunked. Fished the Collinsville area, upper Suisun Bay. Water 47.1*, dirty, air 41-50*, sky overcast, wind 0-3 mph. No catching but great company, nice weather. Thanks for the invite Steve.
Name: Ron Bernhardt
Email: Rebernhardt@aol.com
Location: the Sacto delta
Weather: rainy
Water_condition: wet & cold
Date: 01-09-08
My wife & I will be in Cabo later this month. We understand there is a "legendary" striped marlin bite on. Does anyone recommend a particular fleet of boats/a particular Captain to try to book a day with? Regards, Guy 17' Blue/White Starcraft Nearly Perfect 6 Guy if you go to coastsidefishingclub.com & ask the same questions on the general discussion page you will get LOTS of good info. Good luck Ron
Name: BassJack.com
Email: Jack@BassJack.com
Location: Sherman/PG&E Plant
Weather: cloudy
Water_condition: 46 degrees/muddy
Date: 01-06-2008
1/6/2008 – Decided to take a last minute solo sturgeon trip down to the delta and try my new two rod stamp. Launched at Sherman Island at 12:30 pm and headed to Broad Slough. The raising water levels cancelled out the incoming tide and made it really weak – too weak to keep the boat straight. Headed down to the PG&E power plant in 48’ of water and waited for the outgoing tide. As soon as the tide started to move I got a nice pump on rod #2. It turned out to be a feisty 42” sturgeon. About 30 minutes later I got a nice pump on rod #1. That fish came off after about fifteen seconds. I moved up by Sherman Island in 30’ of depth where the water was much muddier. Not much action up there, but I did pick up another sturgeon on rod #2 that was only about 24” long. Off the water at 5:00 pm – water temperature was 46 degrees. Bait was frozen shad and pile worms sprayed with Band shad scent. The fish seemed active today – aggressive bites and full pumps from the sturgeon. The second rod stamp paid off – both fish landed were on my second rod (my old spinning setup). <a href="BassJack">http://www.bassjack.com/</a>
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Cabo San Lucas Later This Month
Weather: Hopefully nice
Water_condition: Hopefully nice
Date: 01-07-08
My wife & I will be in Cabo later this month. We understand there is a "legendary" striped marlin bite on. Does anyone recommend a particular fleet of boats/a particular Captain to try to book a day with? Regards, Guy 17' Blue/White Starcraft Nearly Perfect 6
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Sac Side
Weather: 31-50*, sky foggy to clear, wind 0 mph
Water_condition: Water 44.7*, semi-clear to dirty
Date: 01-03-08
Bill Crooks invited me and my lucky dog, Spike, out for a day of striper trolling. Launched at Hogback Island. Water 44.7*, semi-clear to dirty, air 31-50*, sky foggy to clear, wind 0 mph. 7:00 in, 12:00 out. 5 hours, 32 miles. Bill’s Willy boat. No bites, skunked. Trolled several areas above the Rio Vista bridge. Guy jigged briefly in one or two places. Saw few fish on the Fish Finder, talked to 3-4 other boats, no one had gotten any bites.
Name: BOB HARRIES (THE NAKED FISHERMAN )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal,net
Location: POWERLINES AREA once again
Weather: COLD & FOGGY AM. NICE PM. hours
Water_condition: COLD at 47 * Semi Clear
Date: 01-02-08
WEDS......JANUARY 2nd.......................Didn't get to the launch at Sherman till 11:00am.....which was a good thing as the fog had lifted & the outgoing tide was around noon...Anchored in 34 teet of water just under the twin powerlines & started off using Roe Balls as the slow moving tide got underway...Was not surprised getting light nibble bites as the water temps were on the COLD side!! Now, I have caught sturgeon with water temps as low as 43 degrees along with striped bass....This is the time of the year when you really have to watch your rod tip which I did all afternoon..On every tiny pull or twitch I picked up my rod & waited for a take....NO TAKERS!! Just slight mouthing of the bait, then letting go....Tried butterflied shad...same results!...Using Suffix braided line I could feel all the action as they mouth the bait then quit....Very frustration as the bites were far between....While my graph showed large fish, no jumpers!! Too Cold? I'm thinking, even if I had the Sturgeon expert ABE CUANANG in the boat with me, No fish to be caught on this day!....And the skunk would rule on my first outing for 2008.....Fireman Jack & Tom Ramage. I did my best!!! Ended the day just before the retreating sunset & headed home in the dark..With a series of powerful winter storms just off the coast, don't know when I'll have a chance to get back to the powerlines? but with the heavy rains the bite should get better? See ya on the river....Naked.
Name: BassJack.com
Email: Jack@BassJack.com
Location: Sherman and Chain Island Area
Weather: Windy
Water_condition: 46 degrees
Date: 12-31-2007
12/31/2007 - Launched at Sherman Island with Lee at 6:45 am. We used pile worms, grass shrimp and frozen shad. We fished by Chain and Sherman Islands for one small keeper striper and that was it. Lee caught the striper in 19’ of water during the end of the incoming tide. We also fished in 38’ of water. I marked a few sturgeon on the sonar but not too many. We did see two jumping sturgeon. A few other nibble bites but not much else. Off the water at 2:00 pm. The water temperature was 46 degrees. <a href="BassJack">http://www.bassjack.com/</a>
Name: you know
Email: youknow@aol.com
Location: you know where
Weather: you know that too
Water_condition: the same you know
Date: 12-31-07
Happy New Year you Wishermen ! May your lines get snagged and then support you local bait shop as you get skunked and just buy bait. Haps luv's you. Have a good year. Tight Lines
Name: Mario Moratorio
Email: msmoratorio@comcast.net
Location: Lake Berryessa
Weather: Cloudy in the morning, sunny the rest of the afternoon, COLD all day, windy after noon
Water_condition: Clear, 52 degrees or so
Date: 12-30-07
Well, very nice day for fishing, slight overcast in the morning, sunny most of the afternoon, but not so much for catching!! Well, Matt and I thought that we were going to catch them again, as we did last Thursday, but it was not going to be. We started fishing from Markley and soon caught another crappie!! After trolling for another half hour, we reached the main body and we hooked a small kokanee!! We were long lining a choice of small countdown Rapalas, the same lures as Thursday, smeared with Pro Cure trout flavor. Soon after, we made a very cold run to Skier's Cove and fished there for over four hours. We also tried downriggers down to 15, 20, 40, and 60 feet, for different amounts of time, and nada! Funnily enough, when we were coming back home, we were trolling again inside Markley and we caught the last fish, a barely legal small mouth bass!! I will go again next year (sounds so far into the future!!), say next Wednesday, and try again. Happy New year to you all Mario
Name: Mario Moratorio
Email: msmoratorio@comcast.net
Location: Lake Berryessa
Weather: Cloudy, VERY cold, calm, wind started around 2 PM, from the NW
Water_condition: Clear, 52 degrees or so
Date: 12-26-07
Finally I managed to hook up with my friend Matt who has more experience that I have fishing Berryessa. And happily Matt came through with a nice day of catching as well as fishing!! We got together at the tackle store in Winters just before 6 and proceeded to Markley Cove. The boat hit the water by 6:45 and shortly after we started trolling with the down riggers to 20 ft or so. A couple of countdown fire tiger Rapalas were trolled for near one hour with no luck. After a FREEZING run towards Skiers Cove, we mixed trolling at 20" and long lining a small shad colored Rapala and caught the first fish on the long line by 9 am, a nice 16" rainbow trout. The shad-colored Rapala, spinning rod, 8 lb test, turn out to be the hot combination for the day. We caught another 16" rainbow, a 17" king salmon, a 19" male kokanee with hooked jaw and rather brown coloration. The last fish with this lure was another, shorter king salmon at 14" or so. We also tried using rotary salmon killer with shad, a hoochie behind a dodger with a worm, and a trout colored Rapala, for no fish. We also caught a crappie, trolling an articulated count down, shad colored Rapala at 12'. One of the rainbows had two pond smelt coming out of its mouth!! All the long lining was done more than 100' behind the boat. We were succesful when trolling using the trolling motor at 1.6 mph or so. When we trolled using the big outboard (135 4-stoke Honda), at 2.4 MPH, did not get fish. Water was very clear, reading 52 degrees or so, cloudy and almost no wind most of the day, until a Westerly showed up around 2 or so. Very COLD but a great day. Thanks Matt for the company and the teaching. It remove the skunk from my previous two trips! Happy Holidays
Name: 1965 ford pickup
Email: fishboat35@yahoo.com
Location: prosser res.
Weather: xx
Water_condition: evry evry low
Date: 12-24-07
Drove to prosser res about 1 month ago and there was NO water in it, very very very low the water wasn't even near the dam. You might check with someboby in the truckee area. Lowell tight lines and loose drags.
Name: dale stanfield
Email: dandanger@sbcglobal.net
Location: Prosser/Boca/Stampede
Weather: COLD/ICE CONDITION?
Water_condition:
Date: 12242007
OK, anyone have any updates on the ice conditions at Prosser/Boca, etc? It's that time of year again. I would appreciate any info, otherwise I have to be first on the ice again this year.
Name: Bob Maydell
Email: bobmay34@yahoo.com
Location: putah creek
Weather: chilly
Water_condition: cold
Date: 12-12-07
I was catchin some trout up in tha river. I was gettin smoked out at the same time with my buddy. We rooled up this fatty with a Philly Blunt. I was feelin GOOOOOD! We caught 3 rainbows and let them go. We smoked the whole thing and woddled back up to the bank. Rolled up another one later that night and chilled wit some pretty hot chicks we met at the campsite. I nailed the hot DD chested blonde in the tent. She was 21 years old and looked like she was stright out of a Maxim mag. She must've been REALLY drunk to let ME hit it! It was off tha hook! Oh yeah....we used fly rods and may flies and floating line. Best fishing trip I've ever been on!!!!
Name: 1965 ford pick up
Email: fishboat35@yahoo.com
Location: sitting on Santas lap
Weather: raining outside
Water_condition: very damp
Date: 12-20-07
Sitting on Santa's lap at the Brannon island launch ramp. " At least he said he was Santa". I gave him my wish list, a new fishing licence with all the stamps,a couple of 6 packs of sardines and a bucket full of fresh shad, new tide book and most of all the book "catching fish in the delta for dummys" by Mark Wilson and Alan Fong edited by the Naked fisherman. The last wish was for all fisherman to have a merry Christmas and have a sucssful 2008 season in their fishing adventures. Lowell tight lines and loose drags.
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal,net
Location: Every shopping Mall in Sacto !
Weather: Typical Winter conditons
Water_condition: Light beer to Dark ( very cold)
Date: 12-20-07
THURSDAY DECEMBER 20th. 07...................A LITTLE XMAS HUMOR...............While I love the Holidays with the anticipation of having all my kids & grandchildren over ,opening gifts and indulging in a 5000 calorie Xmas dinner cooked by yours truly....ME!!...FISHING GETS PUT ON THE BACK BURNER WEEKS BEFORE CHRISTMAS DAY....With my wife Sandra still working ( my fishing sponsor ) I get the added responsibility of gift shopping,decorating in side & outside house etc. Without a doubt hitting the major shopping malls are the worst!! PARKING!!!! Ten times worst than launching your boat on a busy fishing day like Brannon, Discovery,or Sherman Island...WAITING IN LINES TO PAY FOR GIFTS!!! One hundred times worst than fishing the West Bank during the peak striper run.....Thank God for the watering holes that most shopping centers have ....After a few cocktails, I quickly return to the battle field & resume shopping!! At this writing, I have only two items left to complete this years list....With 5 shopping days left, I still have 11 days left on my 2007 fishing license.....Next chance for me to hit the water is the 26th of December & it looks to be a rainy forecast!! Well, its the season to be JOLLY !! Ho! Ho! Ho! On a serious note, I would like wish all my fishing friends ( including MR.XXX ) a very happy HOLIDAY......I did sit on Santa"s lap & asked him " To bring back the mystery Salmon next year..........He asked me if I have been good! .....Don't expect a good run in 08!!!!! Merry XMAS to all.......Naked.........
Name: Mark Bartlett
Email: mark.bartlett@yahoo.com
Location: Lake Berryessa
Weather: Cold
Water_condition: Clear & cold
Date: 12-14-07
I went fishing with friend Daren today over at Lake Berryessa. We tried to catch some trout or some other fish. We were using 5-8inch long rubber worms. We didn't catch any fish though. Does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks.
Name: Alan Fishermans Warehouse
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: Clear Lake Kona Tayee
Weather: cloudy
Water_condition: good
Date: 12-17-07
Went to Clear Lake to shoot a Fun Fishing Show today. Warren started the day off with a bang! He had seven in the boat before I got bit! But after I caught on then I passed him up! We boated over sixty crappie from one to three pounds! These are truly SLABS! Caught all on 2" fin's minnows with a 1/16 oz jig head under a stick bobber! It was a lot of fun as these fish fight pretty good! The show won't air til January.
Name: got skunked
Email: got skunked@msn.com
Location: steamboat area
Weather: good
Water_condition: good
Date: 12-14-07
I also watched a big sturgeon being killed by a sealion,Same day! didn't see him doing any eating, not many birds picking up leftovers, maybe just killed him, it was a long battle! what a waste, I got skunked!!
Name: got skunked
Email: got skunked@msn.com
Location: steamboat area
Weather: good
Water_condition: good
Date: 12-14-07
I also watched a big sturgeon being killed by a sealion,Same day! didn't see him doing any eating, not many birds picking up leftovers, maybe just killed him, it was a long battle! what a waste, I got skunked!!
Name: concerned
Email: xyzx
Location: deep water channel
Weather: cold but nice
Water_condition: good
Date: 12-14-2007
just commenting about the on going seal lion population i saw a 5 foot sturgeon being killed by one of the uninvited/wayward ocean visitors.. it didn't even eat it just killed it ..very sad indeed.i know they're protected but something realy needs to be done about them ..other reports today of one doing the same thing over by big break..just venting
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal,net
Location: POWERLINES 14 then light 5 area
Weather: Cold with light breezes nice pm. hours
Water_condition: Ditto off colored at 50.6 *
Date: 12-14-07
THURSDAY DECEMBER 13TH.................Once again SOLO!!....The colder it gets, the harder it is to find a fellow fisherman to join me and I have a a reputation as a marathon angler which doesn't help.......Think about it? From Sacto to Sherman island is over 100 miles round trip and we all know how much fuel is ...Just not gonna fish half a day and head for home!! The daylight hours are far too short in the winter months ......Like Mark W. I'm staying till the cows come home!!! Enough said.......Report........Got on the water around 7:45am and went by Fireman jack who was fishing below Marker 14 with his buddy Mike in his Arima......After a short conversation headed upstream towards the powerlines & anchored in 32 feet of water ( Regular ) location when wind is down....With a soft outgoing tide used Roe & ghost shrimp till noon with just nibbles & nothing exciting happening and no jumpers.....At the end of this wimp tide, Jack calls me on the marine radio..Same action for them.....We decide to pick up and move down to marker 5 for the bigger incoming tide....Not more than a few minutes after anchoring side by side in 28 feet of water both Jack & Mike hook up at the same time!! Mike brings in a schoolie stripe & Jack a 36 inch short Sturge.....And I miss my fish as my rod tip is almost taken down to the water!!!.As fast as the action started it QUIT!!! Just light nibbles for hours....At about 4:20 pm. Jack & Mike call it a day as they put in at Brannon which is a longer run in....I lasted about thirty minutes longer trying for a last minute take down.......Didn't happen! Reached Sherman just before darkness then the LONG DRIVE home....Almost forgot.....Bill Crooks & the Master of the shallow troll Clyde Wands stopped by from a very successful day fishing Montezuma.....They were heading in to clean the few fish they kept for table fare....The Naked fisherman had nothing to clean on this day, but thats Sturgeon fishing, some days you get them and others you don't........Very quiet both on channel 68 & 73.......See ya on the river........Naked.. P.S. Next week looks WET!! We need it....
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal,net
Location: POWERLINES 14 then light 5 area
Weather: Cold with light breezes nice pm. hours
Water_condition: Ditto off colored at 50.6 *
Date: 12-14-07
THURSDAY DECEMBER 13TH.................Once again SOLO!!....The colder it gets, the harder it is to find a fellow fisherman to join me and I have a a reputation as a marathon angler which doesn't help.......Think about it? From Sacto to Sherman island is over 100 miles round trip and we all know how much fuel is ...Just not gonna fish half a day and head for home!! The daylight hours are far too short in the winter months ......Like Mark W. I'm staying till the cows come home!!! Enough said.......Report........Got on the water around 7:45am and went by Fireman jack who was fishing below Marker 14 with his buddy Mike in his Arima......After a short conversation headed upstream towards the powerlines & anchored in 32 feet of water ( Regular ) location when wind is down....With a soft outgoing tide used Roe & ghost shrimp till noon with just nibbles & nothing exciting happening and no jumpers.....At the end of this wimp tide, Jack calls me on the marine radio..Same action for them.....We decide to pick up and move down to marker 5 for the bigger incoming tide....Not more than a few minutes after anchoring side by side in 28 feet of water both Jack & Mike hook up at the same time!! Mike brings in a schoolie stripe & Jack a 36 inch short Sturge.....And I miss my fish as my rod tip is almost taken down to the water!!!.As fast as the action started it QUIT!!! Just light nibbles for hours....At about 4:20 pm. Jack & Mike call it a day as they put in at Brannon which is a longer run in....I lasted about thirty minutes longer trying for a last minute take down.......Didn't happen! Reached Sherman just before darkness then the LONG DRIVE home....Almost forgot.....Bill Crooks & the Master of the shallow troll Clyde Wands stopped by from a very successful day fishing Montezuma.....They were heading in to clean the few fish they kept for table fare....The Naked fisherman had nothing to clean on this day, but thats Sturgeon fishing, some days you get them and others you don't........Very quiet both on channel 68 & 73.......See ya on the river........Naked.. P.S. Next week looks WET!! We need it....
Name: Mario Moratorio
Email: msmoratorio@comcast.net
Location: Lake Berryessa
Weather: Sunny, winds from the N-NW, gusts to 15 miles
Water_condition: clear, 56 degrees
Date: 11-12-08
Put in Markley Cove about 9 am or so. Trolled for trout for hour and a half, around the cove and then up West side of the lake. Set the downriggers at 20 and 25 feet, set up with golden flashers and a pink hoochie with a live minnow. No takers. After a short run towards the narrows and checking with a couple of boats that had similar luck, no trout, decided to change and go for bass. Rigged a couple of rods with a drop shot and live minnows and managed to find 8 bass, 4 keepers to 15" and other 4 shorties. The 14" was a very nice smallie. Most of the bass were picked at more than 30 feet, very light pressure bite. Not many fish, but I was pleased to find fish during a day of North wind and blue bird ski. Beatifull day on the lake, especially toward the end of the afternoon, as the wind died down.
Name: John Cullen
Email: hammerjohn@sbcglobal.net
Location: Port of Sacramento
Weather: N/A
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 12-12-2007
Hi all, last night at our monthly meeting of the Washington Outboard Club we had a speaker form fish and game. He informed us that as of January one the two rod stamp will allow you to fish in rivers too. So it will no longer apply to just lakes. Now it may not be effective until the new fish and games laws are published and sent out but that's the plan. So we'll be able to use two rods in the river and fish and game will not lose any revenue, but we knew they wouldn't, right? Later, j.
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal,net
Location: Sherman Island Lights 5 & 11
Weather: Nasty North winds gusting at 25 mph
Water_condition: off colored at 51*
Date: 12-12-07
TUESDAY DECEMBER 11th.........THE WEATHER OUTSIDE IS FRIGHTFUL !!!! A XMAS SONG????? While Tom Ramage & myself planned this Sturgeon fishing trip in advance and checked out the extended 5 day weather outlook...Everything looked positive with light winds but cool weather forecast for yesterday....All of that changed quickly as the Monday evenings forecast called for strong northerly winds for Tuesday...Long story short....We went anyway....In my opinion, the north winds are the worst for fishermen...No place to hide! ....We arrived at Sherman County park at 7:00am & the winds were howling making launching very difficult as the boat rope almost pulled out of my freezing hands.....With whitecaps & strong north winds the Powerlines were out of the question!! Decided to anchor by light 11 and close to the shoreline as the winds were some what calmer....With the winds on our back the Jetcraft rocked and swung making bites impossible to detect!...With the outgoing tide ending by 11:00am No way we could turn around for the income...Gotta move and find another area to anchor...Moved downstream just above the first Island (Montezuma) and found 27 feet of water some 100 yds away from land....This proved to be a good move as my boat turned with the incoming tide & we could read our rod tips...Less winds for sure..First bites in this location were Jiggles....I was using Roe balls & Tom was using ghost shrimp & shad....A few hours into this tide the jiggle bite on my roe turned into a PUMP!!! Hooked into a strong fighting 43 incher that fought like he was much larger...With no jumpers in the area & not picking up large fish on the finder just maybe we had a pod of Sturgeon in the area? Tom gets back in the water & also goes to Salmon roe balls...Same thing, more jiggle bites..And like before, the jiggle bite turns to a pumping action on my rod.....Another big boy!!! But much bigger than the 43 incher.....When I set up on this fish, I bang my healing broken finger which i just got out of a cast....Too much pain & swelling so I hand the rod over to Tom....Good move as this fish fights for 25 minutes or more & refuses to give up....Even as I put the loop around this fish there is no quit in him & NO BUBBLES.....This fish went 60 inches and weighed 64 lbs!!And very fat for a male.....Decided to keep this fish as I have released all sturgeon since last March....and feel comfortable keeping just one to eat....and share with friends.....Fished till the end of the tide hoping to get a striper on my rod & Tom picks up another shorty a 26 incher.....The winds finally calm down as the sun retreats over the coastal mts....And back to Sherman ramp slowly in the dark....JUST FOR THE RECORD...I USED SUFFIX 50 lb. BRAIDED LINE FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER...TOTALLY DIFFERENT THAN REGULAR MONO...THINK I LIKE IT AS THE HOOK POINT REALLY DRIVES EASIER THAN USING MONO.......SUMMARY: Even on a windy day fish can be caught if one finds a micro location which has a little protection.....And maybe we were just LUCKY?....See ya on the river......Naked....
Name: farty pig
Email: fartypigshouse@gomail.net
Location: delta rivers
Weather: cold
Water_condition: cold
Date: 12-10-07
.......me farty pig. me pooted in mikes face. he smelled the fart and had dry heeves. we didn't catch fish. the boat was smelly........
Name: elcameano
Email: rmdsb30@hotmail.com
Location: montezuma slough
Weather: cold and windy
Water_condition: stained/brown
Date: 12-12-07
went to monte today to try for stipers. used sardines and grass shrimp, for two keepers to 6lbs and about 7 shakers. fished the glass house, nurse slough and hunters cut. too windy to stay out for more than a half day. i hope to get out on thursday....... and hope the people who have been ruining this board stop, because no real fisherman would do such things....u know who you are.
Name: Mike Higgins
Email: did_i_get_you@netzero.net
Location: Cache Slough
Weather: cold
Water_condition: cold
Date: 12-06-07
Well, it started out as a day that looked promising. We droppped the Lund in the water, cruised up the beautiful Sac, and headed towards the sloughs. Dropped the Rebels in approx 8ft of water and BAMMM! My buddy lets out a big one. No wonder why they call him Farty Pig. It stunk like eggs, that nasty sewer smell. I had to smell his little air pockets for hour on end. We cruised towards Hog Slough and SLAM! I got another one! Right when I was leaning over to put on a new trailer! I could taste it this time! YUCKK!!!! Never go fishing with a man who had breakfast burritos and beer the night before!
Name: D Brown
Email: DBrown@oldfarts.com
Location: Port of Sacramento
Weather: RAINY
Water_condition: Dimpled with rain
Date: 12-06-67
The rain was supposed to stay on the plains of Spain!At least we were hoping it would stay away for a little while this morning.But no it started as soon as we hooked up the boat,and it's still raining! Hit the Port of Sacramento at 645am. Our Capt. for the day Bigdog,trolled down stream for a mile or two before hooking up with one keeper for Mack.I caught a couple of shakers and a Carp!! No not a green carp,but one of those bugle lipped critters.I did not think they would hit a Yozuri,I found out they do hit trolled lures. We fished mostly 18' t0 20' of water today @ 2.5 to 3.0 mph.,150' back from the boat. using spreaders,with D/D Yozuri's and Fish Traps,with 1/2 oz. jig heads. Off the water by 1:15. Thanks to our skipper's miss-communications! No lunch was brought today! THAT WILL NOT HAPPEN AGAIN!Right Mack? Maker, with his for the day
Name: chuck with no luck
Email: mckaychuck@yahoo.com
Location: rio vista from #1 -#14
Weather: perfect
Water_condition:
Date: 12-05-07
trolled west bank east bank back and forth in between and all around. bait fished at 19 ,14, 15ft 18ft 24ft 32 ft all for nothing ,but it was still better than working
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal,net
Location: North Delta Including D W C
Weather: Foggy early then clearing Nice!
Water_condition: Semi clear to clear at 51.4*
Date: 12-06-07
WEDNESDAY.........DECEMBER 5th............A personal loss of a loved one has kept me off the water since November 10th........In that period of time my hand has healed enough to get the cast removed from my left arm!! And, thanks to all my friends who supported myself & family during this time period...................Here's yesterdays report........While I was gonna hook up with Fireman jack & Tom Ramage this week, decided at the last minute to hit the delta solo.....Got my ice,gas, and beverages at Robert's Shell station just off of interstate 5 & Elk Grove Bld...(.Robert always takes care of fellow fisherman) .Arrived at Hogback in the fog at about 8:00am....Just two other trailors in parking lot...Waiting for the fog to lift in Steamboat went to throwing swimbaits as the tide was out & did well here last Month......Couldn't find the fish! Not even a bump after a hour or so of casting...Next, headed up Cache slough as the fog lifted...Would try shallow trolling on the incoming tide at all my regular locations including the deep water channel.....With the clear water condition & temps still above 50 degrees surely, I would locate Mr. striper.....Staying positive, and knowing the stripes would start getting active either at the top of income or the turn-around proved to be fruitless!! I used every color combo I had!! Then, about noon half way through my DWC run in 7 feet of water my rod starts to rip!!! Very hard jerks!! Almost. like a steelhead but harder pulls....As I get this fish closer to the boat I realize its a bright chrome salmon!!! All I have in the boat is BOGA GRIPS that are perfect for Stripers but not Salmon...With the fish just next to the boat tried 4 times to get the gripes to hold but with no success ..The rainbow bomber has only one set of hooks holding....Finally, the fifth try holds!! as I gingerly pull the 24 lb fish into the boat...As luck has it, no roe as it is a buck!!...And, what is he doing going up the deep water channel anyway???? Continued trolling the DWC right through the top of the tide with zero stripes!! NOTHING!...Even on a bad day you can get a few schoolies, but not on this day.....If it wasn't for the stray salmon I would have been fishless! Well. great to be back on the water for sure, just don't know where the stripes are? With rain forecasted next couple of days will have wait a while hunting these guys....Jack & Tom will get together soon..You didn't miss much today....See ya on the river Naked.....P.S. Thanks for the call Mark Wilson........
Name: Capt Sparrow
Email: captainsparrow243@sbcglobal.net
Location: In da desert
Weather: windy & sandy
Water_condition: what sand?
Date: 12-05-07
Yeah. Dis crap is gettin old. Can we git some real reports in dis site? I seemed to have lost my boat. You'll remember this day as the day you ALMOST caught Captain Jack Sparrow! Ha! Ha! Aboard me matees!!!
Name: captjim
Email: dontopen@comcast.net
Location: no where today
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 12-04-07
O.K. enough is enough. This crap is corny and getting old. Back to business,please
Name: The Blumpkin King
Email: blumpkinreceiver@yahoo.com
Location: Near toilet water
Weather: warm
Water_condition: warm
Date: 12-05-07
I think this "Tical" falls under the "Blumpkin" species. I've pickup up a few blumpkins here and there. "Playing" a blumpkin is quite fun if you ask me( if done correctly). Blumpkins for everyone! FISH ON!!!!!!!!!
Name: Name: you know
Email: Name: you know
Location: Name: you know
Weather: Name: you know
Water_condition: Name: you know
Date: 12-05-2007
A friend of mine says that Tical is a fish found in a fish store and used as food, not bait, sounds like your buddy had some dinner fish left over and instead of wasting it he tried it successfully as bait for Stripers which wouldn't surprise me a bit considering what I've caught them on, try a fish market or beat your friend until he talks. MHO
Name: you know
Email: you know too@ yahoo
Location: you know that too
Weather: you know
Water_condition: you know that as well
Date: 12-04-07
no. it is not called fecal. it is called the "Tical". my friend at work told me he using it for the stripers. it is some kind of bait but he won't tell me where he go to buy it. thank you. bobby
Name: you know
Email: you know too@ yahoo
Location: you know that too
Weather: you know
Water_condition: you know that as well
Date: 12-04-07
isnt tical something like fecal. If so I know where you can get some. Only thing is , it doesnt catch stripers just crappie.
Name: question angler
Email: don't have one right now
Location: i hope soon
Weather: i hope it nice
Water_condition: i hope nice
Date: 12-04-07
that last report sounding confuse to me. anybody out there heard of the bait called Tical? it is pronounced "ti-cal". i heard of people uses this bait to catch striper. can anyone tell me where i can get this "Tical"? Thank you. Bobby
Name: The Gill Ripper
Email: gmhenson@peoplepc.net
Location: West Bank Rio Vista
Weather: chilly
Water_condition: chilly
Date: 12-05-07
Well. We was rippin' gills on this last trip! Between me and my two buds, we ripped the gills off of about 20 stripers. One triple hookup near Ol' Dairy, and another near the west bank near the bridge. We trolled BBR's, bait-fished with anchovies during lunch (caught 4 keepers), and used a few YoZuri's in between. Picked up several keepers heading towards the Antioch bridge just after the marina where the water opens up. 6-12 feet of water the majority of the time! White trailers on the BBR's. 2-4mph. RIPPIN GILLS FOLKS! ....RIPPIN GILLS! There was blood all around the boat, but no biggie. We tossed like 20 fillets in the cooler and went home to fry up some seasoned striper and down some 40's. This trip was off tha hook! GILL RIPPER FOR LIFE! YA DIG!
Name: 1695 FORD PICKUP
Email: FISHBOAT35@YAHOO.COM
Location: 61 MILES OF DELTA
Weather: GREAT NO RAIN LITTLE BREEZE
Water_condition: 48/52 CLEAR
Date: 12-03-07
Trolled white's slough for a couple miles 1 5# keeper and a shortie. Ran up the Sj to bouy 40 looking for birds or some form of fish sign,nothing. Trolled turner cut from SJ to turner cut resort nothing. Ok enough of this trolling stuff,hi tailed it down to franks tract to throw fish traps and poppers nothing for me there (Alan must have a rabbits foot on his boat). Anyway speaking of Alan I bought a Lorance 520 deph finder/ gps from Fishermans Warehouse and one of ""his delta map chips, his map chip has got to be the best of the delta simply amazing graphics "get one for your lorance if you have one. Back to trolling false river,taylor slough, fishermans cut,spooning san andreas shoal nothing for a score there. Trolled disappintment slough to honker cut marine nothing. Talked to a guy standing in the dumpster at the boat ramp he was having a good day collecting. I guess we both went home smelling of fish,YA GOTTA LOVE IT. Lowell tight line loose drags.
Name: Alan Fishermans Warehouse
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: Central Delta
Weather: cold & windy
Water_condition: clear
Date: 12-03-07
Headed to the Delta with Dave and Chuck to try catching redear perch and crappie. Got there and I forgot the worms so we went over to Hook Line and sinker but they are closed for winter hours! So no bait no fish! Tried for crappie with jigs and only caught two nice crappie at a pound each. So we went stripers fishing for awhile throwing fish traps in Franks. Ended up catching five nice keepers and a bunch of dinks!
Name: Clampinator
Email: Clampinator@hotmail.com
Location: Lower Sacramento
Weather: Cold Cold Cold
Water_condition: Cloudy
Date: 12-03-07
I Just want to take a minute and Thank all the volunteers that worked at prospect slough on the recovery effort of the striper. Now thats what its all about saving the fisheries for future generations. Well done my friends Tight lines to ya. "Clampinator"
Name: MJPFISHON
Email: mpeckham@pacbell.net
Location: Verona and upriver Sacamento
Weather: Very cold cold front came in
Water_condition: Cear Water ,Feather ,Sacamento
Date: 11-30-07
11-30-07 Verona Trip, Water Temp 49, Feather Gin clear, Sacramento was clear past the first slough on the right. I don’t know the name? The Slough was dumping dirty water in Sacramento. A mixture of dirty water and gin clear water was mixing above Verona. Sacramento River was very low. Watch out for the sand bar that starts above the Verona launch ramp and goes all the way on the right, towards the Feather River. IT is less than 2 ft. and extends out ¾ of the river almost 30 ft from the Bank on your left. The channel is on the far left. Use your depth finders and be alert. We launched at 6:30 at Verona only one boat trailer in the parking lot? Went around sand bar, I was amazed how far it went across the river! Ran up the Sacramento River for awhile to my favorite sand bar. Very cold!! The wind cut right through you! We dropped the electric trolling motor down and we put some live minnows in the water and started to fish. We worked live minnows down the river and threw rattle traps to the shore line most of the morning. Nothing. We trolled up river with Yo-zuri and Silvertron Spinners looking for Mr. Salmon or a Striper. Nothing. We worked our way bask to Verona and picked up one cat fish. We anchored at Verona and put out two Silvertrons and a Flat fish for about a 1 ½ and called it a day. We never had a take down? That cold front cane in and it never got very warm. The cold wind kept blowing. There were 5 boats anchored around Verona and there day was like mine!!!!! I could not find any schools of stripers and any salmon this day. Back to the Delta next week. MJP
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: San Joaquin Delta
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Semi-clear to dirty
Date: 11-30-07
My lucky dog, Spike, and I devoted a day to gear check out, stripers on the San Joaquin side of the Delta. Launched at Lower Sherman Island. 6 hours, 45 miles, caught no legals, 1 undersized on a Fish Trap. Learned something about 2-3 new areas on the San Joaquin and how to use the new trolling motor. Water 54*, semi-clear to dirty; air 48-68*; sky clear; wind 0-6 mph. On a high tide going out I trolled the lower Sacramento and San Joaquin deep and shallow, Fish Trapped several areas up the San Joaquin, jigged a couple of areas. The lower Sac was semi-clear to dirty, the San Joaquin clearer. There was very little current flow in the late morning, early afternoon most places. Another day learning the San Joaquin side of the Delta! Thanks for the company Spike. <’{{{{~
Name: D Brown
Email: Dbrown@oldfart.com
Location: Deep Water Channel
Weather: Couldn't ask for better
Water_condition: 56 degrees
Date: 11-30-07
Went down the Deep Water channel this morning,with Gary V. for a try at stripers. We trolled Yozuris and fish traps for eight fish.Largest was twenty pounds 1 ounce.Which was released for someone else to have some fun!Caught seven others,from seven pounds on down.Three of which were keepers. Off the water by 12:15
Name: MJPFISHON
Email: mpeckham@pacbell.net
Location: American River Sacramento River
Weather: Fantasket Cool Mornings and Warm Afternoons
Water_condition: 50 degrees
Date: 11-28-07
My friends Milt and Kevin and I went looking for a Salmon today. We would be fishing the incoming tide. Surely, Mr. Salmon could be swimming up the river today? We went up the American river all the way up past the Rail Road bridge. Pretty shallow!!!!!! We didn’t not mark any fish or see any jumping? We did see two otters or beavers working the sides of the river. We saw Wood Ducks and Mallards and an Osprey. We trolled with my electric motor up and down the river. We were trolling Uncle Larry’s spinners, a Green Double blade Silvertron, and a Blue Double blade Silvertron and a mixture of scents. The water was gin clear? Nothing, but two snags!!!!!!! Came out of the American river’s mouth and we met Mr. Seal. Even Mr. Seal was looking for a fish! We marked some fish, from the mouth to the water towers. They could be Stripers or Salmon or Steal head? We worked that area for a wile, nothing. We worked our way all the way down to Miller Park. Nothing, we marked some fish in 20 ft of water at 10 ft across from the old boat at the Port of Sacramento lock. We trolled down and worked the SYC a few passes. I only saw one other fishermen and two ski boats on the water all day. Fish and game were working the water at the SYC. We trolled another 1hr down river until I hooked up with a tree near a dock. We blasted back up to the Virgin Sturgeon for lunch. We dad some soup and a cajun chicken sandwich, a bowl of stew and a quesadilla. Boy it was good. Worked our way up to I 80 hole and spooned for a Striper or a long lost Salmon. We ended the day with no fish to clean. We called it a day, around 3:00 pm to beat the traffic. I am going to try drifting minnows above Verona on Friday. Hope we have better luck. If not i'll be back to the Delta next week!!!!!!! Sal you must have the touch. Save your roe it’s like gold!!!!! Good fishing to you!!!!!!!!MJP
Name: MJPFISHON
Email: mpeckham@pacbell.net
Location: American River Sacramento River
Weather: Fantasket Cool Mornings and Warm Afternoons
Water_condition: 50 degrees
Date: 11-28-07
My friends Milt and Kevin and I went looking for a Salmon today. We would be fishing the incoming tide. Surely, Mr. Salmon could be swimming up the river today? We went up the American river all the way up past the Rail Road bridge. Pretty shallow!!!!!! We didn’t not mark any fish or see any jumping? We did see two otters or beavers working the sides of the river. We saw Wood Ducks and Mallards and an Osprey. We trolled with my electric motor up and down the river. We were trolling Uncle Larry’s spinners, a Green Double blade Silvertron, and a Blue Double blade Silvertron and a mixture of scents. The water was gin clear? Nothing, but two snags!!!!!!! Came out of the American river’s mouth and we met Mr. Seal. Even Mr. Seal was looking for a fish! We marked some fish, from the mouth to the water towers. They could be Stripers or Salmon or Steal head? We worked that area for a wile, nothing. We worked our way all the way down to Miller Park. Nothing, we marked some fish in 20 ft of water at 10 ft across from the old boat at the Port of Sacramento lock. We trolled down and worked the SYC a few passes. I only saw one other fishermen and two ski boats on the water all day. Fish and game were working the water at the SYC. We trolled another 1hr down river until I hooked up with a tree near a dock. We blasted back up to the Virgin Sturgeon for lunch. We dad some soup and a cajun chicken sandwich, a bowl of stew and a quesadilla. Boy it was good. Worked our way up to I 80 hole and spooned for a Striper or a long lost Salmon. We ended the day with no fish to clean. We called it a day, around 3:00 pm to beat the traffic. I am going to try drifting minnows above Verona on Friday. Hope we have better luck. If not i'll be back to the Delta next week!!!!!!! Sal you must have the touch. Save your roe it’s like gold!!!!! Good fishing to you!!!!!!!!MJP
Name: Ed Gamba
Email: eeg2@pge.com
Location: home tonight
Weather: warm
Water_condition: ok
Date: 11-28-07
Happy angler great job on the 29 lber and the release. Those big fish are what make us all come back for more. Again great job and good luck and loose drags.
Name: Happy angler
Email: happyangler1437@msn.com
Location: The great delta waters
Weather: windy and cold
Water_condition: chilly as willy the penguin
Date: 11-28-07
Yeah, I went out yesterday. It reminded me of a trip I took about 10 years ago. It was a day or two after Biggie got shot up in LA. Me & my boy were just sittin there trying to stay warm. Talkin about who we thought might have sprayed him at that stop light. We had our lines in the water and weren't really expecting to catch anything. All of sudden my line strips off the reel; just screaming. I grab it and 20 minutes later we net a 27lb striper. Well, here I am 10 years later with another buddy of mine, fightin to keep warm, talkin about whether or not Kanye is gonna outsell 50 and make him retire or not. My line starts rippin off my reel and 20 somethin minutes later we're netting a 29lb striper. Caught the fish in 15 ft of water off the bank with anchovies. The fish was released just as the 27lber was 10 years ago. Happy fishin folks! Cheers!
Name: Alan Fisherman's Warehouse
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: Big Break Delta
Weather: windy
Water_condition: very clear
Date: 11-26-07
Fished for stripers Monday & Tuesday as Fun Fishing shot a show Tuesday on how to locate stripers in the fall. Monday took "RT Hook" Jay & Roger to locate fish for Tuesday. We caught over thirty stripers to eight pounds in the flats in Big Break using fish traps in five to seven feet of water. Tuesday Warren and guest Freddie came along to shoot the show. Tuesday was a lot more windy, but we still caught over twenty stripers in the flats using fish traps.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sac R, Sacramento!
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: OK
Date: 11-27-07
Tuesday. Pastor Steve & I decided to fish locally and launched at Garcia Bend. 3 hours (9 a.m.-Noon), 18 miles, caught 1 22# legal buck on a double bladed green Silvertron with garlic scent. Water 49.8-51.2*, semi-clear; air 48-68*; sky clear; wind 0 mph. High tide at 9:50. 8:25 a.m. headed out. I used my 80# thrust Minn Kota trolling motor on auto pilot for the first time, perfect for salmon trolling! Only problem, the 90 hp Merc 4-stroke EFI motor is so quiet I left it idling while on the Minn Kota! A successful, beautiful day on the Sac River in Sac! Thanks for the company Steve. <’{{{{~
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast..net
Location: San Joaquin/Sacto Rivers
Weather: Cool but calm
Water_condition: Semi-clear
Date: 11-27-07
Thanks to the beautiful weather, I was able to take my good friend and building contractor Bill Bushey out baitfishing with frozen shad for striped bass yesterday. We started by throwing lipless crankbaits and swimbaits on a couple of the San Joaquin's flats at 8am. I wasn't expecting too much because of the tide which only dropped 1 1/2 ft. Bill caught 2 shakers and had a big thrill using my 6 1/2 ft GLoomis light spinning rod. I got only 1 hit and fought it for only 3 or 4 seconds, then got off my swimbait. We casted till 11am and got tired of casting and reeling. Then we wanted to throw baited shad and kick back, especially in the beautiful weather. So we zoomed over to the Sacto River Power Lines and caught our limit of small keepers to 4lb. I caught my limit by 4:50pm. And Bill caught his limit at 4:55pm while I was putting things away to go home. That's it! Good fishing' Jerry
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Name: fishman
Email: fishman@yahoo.com
Location: delta waters
Weather: sunny and mild
Water_condition: semiclear
Date: 11-26-07
you know you sound pretty stupid Capt.Mitch. That was no joke but I think you are.
Name: fish rescuer
Email: my98whaler@yahoo.com
Location: Delta levees
Weather: deteriorating quickly
Water_condition: deteriorating quickly
Date: 11-26-07
These fish need help!!!! We need as many flat-bottom jet boats as possible. I am willing to don my dry suit and jump into the water with my scuba gear! I will not watch these fish die! These fish are innocent little things and they deserve to feel the comfort of a spacious surrounding with a gill-quenching current. NOT THE STAGNANT DEATHPOOL THEY CURRENTLY ARE IN!!! I will save these fish. I will cut off their fins, and I will eat them and feed them to my starving relatives! I will not stand by and watch them die a senseless death! I usually keep my freshly caught fish in my bathtub just so I can watch the beauty of these creatures. I once performed CPR on a fish when I accidently dropped it in my bow. I just took mouthfuls of delta water and spit it through the little guys gills as fast as I could. He regained conciousness and went on to be a daddy of many undersized fish that were killed by poachers. SAVE THESE FISH FROM CERTAIN DEATH!!!!! Oh yeah, and don't drink & boat!!! Capt Mitch
Name: ROBERT FROM SHELL
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sacramento yacht club
Weather: cool
Water_condition: semi clear
Date: 11-23-07
I arrived at Miller park at 10.30am with my wife, started to troll a double blade silvertron at yacht club. At 12.25pm had my first hook-up. I can't believe fought it for 25min than it snag me up at 23 feet of water. The good news is that someone did caught a 37 pound buck in a boston whaler. We got off the water at 4pm
Name: the fishermen's
Email: n/a
Location: In the delta system
Weather: n/a
Water_condition: n/a
Date: 11-24-07
Where are the dam fish and game wardens and their commissioner? They rather watching thousands of fished wasted in a cruelty manners, just because of the place is own by dam U.S. bull shirt whatever. To the Fish and game out there, you guys wants respect from the fishermens, you need to do some dam shit about this. Otherwise I am turning all you guys in as poacher and pulluters. Your're to protect not to stand by and watch to see those dam game fished wasted. I would like to see some kind of effort in this. You guys talks and tried educated peoples , even spend thousand of dollar in raising fish and limiting fishermen catches and regulation. But when comes to the fishes are in crisis you rather watches it drying out till it become stink and rotten. Then wasted our tax payer money to move in to clean all those fish out. Bull shit. If those fishes are not rescue somehow there will be no more respect for those fishing game out there. God bless you. Without fishermens, there wouldn't be no revenues for those guys who worked for the State department of fishing game. So this site is not just fishing reports, But politics in fishing as well.
Name: sugibronco
Email: ^%#(*&%@#%
Location: sherman / antioch
Weather: clear/ no wind / sunny
Water_condition: weeds /water cloudy
Date: 11-25-07
We put in at SHERMAN ISLAND at the start of the incoming tide about 9:30am ------ Banks were full of fishermen and I haven't seen that many boats out in a long time --- must be the great weather that brought them out ---- Didn't see any one catching and bites were few and far between --- ---------- today it just LOOKED LIKE A RIVER !!!!!!!!
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Prospect Island
Weather: windy
Water_condition: dirty
Date: 11-23-07
Bob McDaris, Owner of Cliff's Marina (916) 769-8047 has 100 volunteers on stanby to go rescue striped bass and other species of fish from the now drained Prospect Island. These fish have either died or are on their last legs (fins), as their backs are out of the water and the water is getting shallower all the time. No government agency, state or federal, wants to make a decision until Monday, and that will probably be too late. Bob will put up $1,000 of his own and is looking for resources. Helicopters, and flat bottom boats with "Go Devil" motors on them. They need this equipment to save and transport the fish from their deteriorating surroundings to the river side of the levee. But, most important, IS THE APPROVAL OR PERMITS to trespass on U. S. Bureau of Reclamation "private" land and to procede with rescue efforts of these dying fish. Let's all hope something can be done SOON - Mark.
Name: Sal DiMercurio
Email: whaler1@sbcglobal.net
Location: prospect island
Weather: fish killing weather
Water_condition: drying up
Date: 11-23-07
Funny not a word on this site, about the tens of thousands of fish dieing, [ being killed by our own federal governments hands ] in Prospect Island, because our federal gov blocked a levee break, & didn't give a damn about the "tens of thousands" [ most likely more, much more ] of Stripers, Sturgeon, Salmon, Steelhead, Carp, & yes, even the Federally protected delta smelt. I have posted other posts here about how we the fishermen are getting shafted by our own government, & was told [ right here ], this site is for fishing reports, not politics. Well, people, if you don't wake up, your not going to have any fishing reports, because there will be no fish to catch. What is with this site? I would think the moderator [s ] would be up in arms & trying to get the fishermen to make phone calls & contact Senators & Congressmen, about the major bungle by our Federal Gov, but I guess it's not that important to you people. I know I'm not a favorite on this site, & will draw fire from the people that only want fishing reports, & can't be bothered with this tragedy Later. Sal
Name: Don Brown
Email: D Brown@oldfart.com
Location: Montezuma Slough
Weather: Windy!!
Water_condition: semi clear 60 degrees
Date: 11-20-07
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gary Voet and I took Ric Brown owner of Kokaneemart.com sturgeon fishing yesterday.Down around Pittsburg. The north wind was howling and we could not see a bite if it bit us on the butt!So into Montezuma Slough we went to try and find some refuge from the wind.Didn't find any Dino's on the F/F,so we decided to troll for stripers. We did manage one legal striper and had a few short stikes.The biggest suprise was!! We found the elusive salmon!! Yes,Ric, hooked up with a very nice hen salmon.It will be great as a smoked salmon appetizer for Xmas. All the fish hit on d/d Yozuri's in redhead and white body. Thanks Ric for the RARE fresh roe.I sure did need it for the sturgeon. I would like to wish all , a Happy Thanksgiving. Let us all give thanks to our Troops in the armed forces, for the Freedom we all enjoy!
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sacramento side of the Delta
Weather: Windy!
Water_condition: Nice
Date: 11-20-07
My lucky dog, Spike, and I devoted a day to throwing Fish Taps, jigging & trolling for stripers in windy conditions. Hogback Island launch. 7 hours, 30 miles, caught & released 4 legals to 6# jigging. Had 7-8 takes no stick (1 trolling, 2 on bait, 3-4 jigging, 3 undersized fish. All of our time above the Rio Vista Bridge, most of the action at the beginning of the incoming tide. I'm still Fish Trap challenged! A windy day on the Delta. Water 58*, clear to semi-clear; air 46-70*; sky clear; wind 4-16 mph, 3-4' rollers at times. Started the day trolling without a working GPS/sonar (fixed it later in the day, loose electrical connection). I even bait fished on anchor for a couple hours, nice, relaxing, only undersized fish. Thanks for the company Spike, happy Thanksgiving all. <’{{{{~
Name: Jerry Mullen
Email: jmm0077@aol.com
Location: Rio Vista/ delta
Weather: cloudy
Water_condition: cloudy
Date: 11-19-07
I went out of Sandy beach with an old friend Anothony and his son. We started fishing out near sherman island with no luck. I Decided to head over to the San Joaquin and hit 4 small keepers and a couple shakers.
Name: BassJack.com
Email: Jack@BassJack.com
Location: San Joaquin Delta
Weather: Foggy
Water_condition: clear/59 degrees
Date: 11-18-2007
11/18/2007 – Launched at B&W Resort on the Mokelumne River with Jason at 5:30 am. We threw Pencil Poppers and Fish Traps for zero hits. We trolled down to the San Joaquin River and covered some water using deep and shallow running Yozuri’s and Bombers for zero hits. We bait fished with shad using circle hooks and caught several shakers and one 20” keeper, all of which were released. We trolled up the Mokelumne River and up Georgiana Slough and still nothing. Trolling definitely wasn’t our ticket today. Off the water at 2:00 pm. The water was really clear and 59 degrees.
Name: Big Al Ezell
Email: bigalsfishn1@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sac Y Club
Weather: AM fog till 10am then clear blue sky slight breeze
Water_condition: 3ft visibility reasonably good for Salmon 57 degrees
Date: 11-17-07
This is a 2 day report 11/16 & 11/17. Fished SYC at 8am till 3pm both days. Trolled green & pearl bead double blade silvertrons. 5 ounces with spreaders. Both days had 4 takedowns and landed 2 FRESH BRIGHT SALMON each day. 1 jack about 6lbs and 22lb buck on day one and 16 & 22lb hens on Saturday. These fish had varied stages of roe from less than BB size to mid size roe. You could tell these fish were eating sardines and anchovies as the smaller hen had a small partially digested anchovy in her stomach. To my surprize only a couple of boats fishing. These are late but fresh fish. The fish were taken during tide changes only. Those who feel it a waste to troll for these Salmon.... Thanks. Robert and Bob I miss you. I took my long lost oldest son to fish for Salmon and Saturday he caught both of them first time out. What an exceptional day to see him catch these fish. He is 37 years old and reminded me of old times past. Hope to see some dedicated Salmon anglers out there. Good Luck, Big Al
Name: jxpearce
Email: jxpearce@quiknet.com
Location: Miller Park
Weather: good
Water_condition: fairly clear
Date: 11-16-07
I should amend my earlier report. There were more that four boats fishing at the SacYC. Two F&G boats have been trolling a net along the river at SacYC for the one or two salmon that are coming up the river. Now, why didn't I think of that????
Name: jxpearce
Email: jxpearce@quiknet.com
Location: Miller Park
Weather: fair
Water_condition: fair
Date: 11-16-07
I should amend my earlier report. There were more that four boats fishing at the SacYC. Two F&G boats have been trolling a net along the river at SacYC for the one or two salmon that are coming up the river. Now, why didn't I think of that????
Name: jxpearce
Email: jxpearce@quiknet.com
Location: Miller Park
Weather: good
Water_condition: fairly clear
Date: 11-16-07
I should amend my earlier report. There were more that four boats fishing at the SacYC. Two F&G boats have been trolling a net along the river at SacYC for the one or two salmon that are coming up the river. Now, why didn't I think of that????
Name: jxpearce
Email: jxpearce@quiknet.com
Location: Miller Park
Weather: good
Water_condition: fairly clear
Date: 11-16-07
I should amend my earlier report. There were more that four boats fishing at the SacYC. Two F&G boats have been trolling a net along the river at SacYC for the one or two salmon that are coming up the river. Now, why didn't I think of that????
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Sherman Island Area-Power Line
Weather: Windy
Water_condition: Clear
Date: 11-16-07
I took my building contractor Bill Bushey out baitfishing again today. However, the wind was blowing today, especially in the Sherman Island area. After fighting the nasty winds and lousy outgoing tide, droping only 1 foot, Bill caught one nice 6lb 12oz striper and I caught two keepers. We caught our three fish all on fresh shad. Too much wind! Hopefully, next weeks tides will be better. That's it! Jerry
Name: jxpearce
Email: jxpearce@yahoo.com
Location: Miller Park
Weather: dandy
Water_condition: fair
Date: 11-16-07
Launched from Discovery Park, only six or so trailers in the prime parking lot. Looked for fish on the finder from Discovery to our usual haunt at Miller Park, none found. Fished Miller Park for two hours with no hits, then went down to the Sac YC where there were four boats fishing. One boat reported one fish, otherwise nothing. Gave up at 2pm.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sac & San Joaquin Delta
Weather: Overcast, windy at times
Water_condition: Clear to semi-clear in some places
Date: 11-16-07
Bad decision early this morning. I left my lucky dog, Spike, at home and took Bill Crooks instead (he always catches fish, we don't need no stinking lucky dog). Lower Sherman Island launch. Water 59.6-60.5*, clear to semi-clear everywhere; air 60-68*; sky overcast; wind 0-10 mph. More of a continued check out the boat’s new motor, new trolling motor, new AM/FM radio, CD/MP3 player than fishing. Did not get to jigging. Bill learned, the hard way, that the new motor gets the boat on plane very quickly (threw Bill over several times). Six hours of fishing, 55 miles of trolling shallow & deep, 10 minutes throwing Fish Traps for no legals, 3 undersized (2 deep, 1 shallow). I did not avoid a skunk today. Our three undersized were caught in the last hour at the beginning of out going tide. Covered lots of the Sac & San Joaquin Delta below Rio Vista. An overcast, from time to time, place to place windy day on the Delta. Thanks for the company Bill and coping with my unintentional “rapid accelerations”.. <’{{{{~
Name: Jorge M.
Email: jj4878@yahoo.com
Location: Office Network
Weather: Clear
Water_condition: 60 degree
Date: 11-16-07
Mike Higgins if you post some real reports we would be gald to share with you but you didn't even post a real address.
Name: Jorge M.
Email: jj4878@yahoo.com
Location: Office Network
Weather: Clear
Water_condition: 60 degree
Date: 11-16-07
Mike Higgins if you post some real reports we would be gald to share with you but you didn't even post a real address.
Name: the confused angler
Email: confusion.com
Location: the fishinreport.com website
Weather: warm near my computer
Water_condition: dont know
Date: 11-15-07
this site has been undergoing major construction since JULY 2006????????? Geez, what are you doing to it, making a worldwide database!!!!????? If you want the site done right, let me know. I build sites part-time for non-profit organizations, and for voluntary reasons. I am skilled in database configuration, and have experience with Dreamweaver and Flash. Let the confused angler know!!!
Name: Chrome Sweet Chrome
Email: chrome@aol.com
Location: Sacramento River
Weather: perfect
Water_condition: Fishy (NOT Really)
Date: 11-13-07
- 11/13/07 at 5:23pm As much as the CA. Dept. of Fish and Game pisses me off and how much I have been let down by them in the past (both as a CDF&G employee and as a citizen/angler)... They are on our side and most of them care about the future of our fisheries. Their hands are tied in many situations and their decision making processes are often dictated by very complex bureaucracies and politics. The seasonal creel census kids are merely doing their job of trying to obtain data. I know many who feel put off by this. I myself will gladly answer the 3 questions whenever I see them (which is usually once and sometimes twice a day). In case you haven't noticed... our fisheries are in MAJOR peril. Some decisions are about to be made (water diversions, canal/conveyance, etc...) which would have catastrophic effects on our already seriously-troubled delta ecosystem. RIGHT NOW, it is more important than it ever has been... for all of us to cooperate with creel census personnel. If CDF&G is to make a case for our dwindling fisheries when 'in court' with BIG AGRICULTURE, DWR, MWD, and all others with a vested interest in CA water, they are going to need all the evidence they can muster. Every time you tell those friendly folks in the canoes that you have caught just one or no fish... it gets logged. The year-to-year data will show beyond a shadow of a doubt show that YES! our Sacramento Delta fisheries are in trouble. To ignore those census folks is to withhold evidence for a case we ALL hope to state and win. I see a lot of complaining about the lack of salmon on this and other boards but I see few people doing anything to make it better. Thanks to the few who have started threads on how to get involved towards the solution of the problem. Thanks to folks like Dan Bacher for fighting the good fight and making solutions to the problem a BIG part of his life. and Thanks to the FishSniffer staff for posting the following link as a banner at the top of the Salmon/Steelhead thread: http://www.fishsniffer.com/cgi-bin/ads/ads.pl?banner=waterforfishrun;time=119500 1889;zone=run I encourage EVERYONE to take the 2 minutes necessary to fill out the petition form-letter so that legislators will hear our voices of concern and act accordingly. May our waters never cease to flow and bring life to those <(((>< who came long before us O-I-< Mark
Name: Whiteey JR
Email: scottsdeck@aol.com
Location: sacto yacht club
Weather: clear
Water_condition: sacto river?
Date: 11-14-07
Thought i would take the wifey out for a ride to get away from it all. And yes i did take my rod along! We got there late but nobody on the river nobody! This year sucks for salmon! Going back to stripers! wife taked smack the whole time out! oh ya she says your a big time fisherman! To be put down by your own wife! damm ! see ya out there scott!
Name: D Brown
Email: oldfrat@Sacto.com
Location: Port of Sacramento
Weather: Warm and calm
Water_condition: In coming tide
Date: 11-15-07
Well ,today Gary V. and I,took a little troll down at the Port of Sacramento. We started around 7:30 am just south of the turning basin.Trolled deep diving Yozuri's in Red head/white body,pink trick worm trailers.In twenty feet of water. I caught a shaker about one mile down stream. Then around 9 O'Clock we caught another shaker.Around ten I connected with an eight pounder.One more shaker around 11 O'Clock.That was it for the day.We quit at 11:45! It was a great day to be in the water. Thanks Gary.
Name: Mike Higgins
Email: mth378@yahoo.com
Location: Grizzly (Grisly?) Island
Weather: chilly
Water_condition: coffee
Date: 11-14-07
Hello friends. This is my first posting on this forum. I've been reading it for the last week or so. It has some good info. Well, a friend of mine took me fishing out at Grizzly Island. This is the first time I've been fishing in over 2 years. I just moved here last year and don't really know the spot. We ended up fishing off of the bank and catching a ton of fish. We were catching striped bass. We only have largemouth back in Arkansas. So I think these fish are awesome. We must have caught 20 or so fish. By the time we left we had the cooler filled to the top with fish! I had to down 2 beers just to fit the last one in there. LOL!!! If anyone out there has any good spots to fish at besides Grizzly Island please shoot me an email. I will trade spots with you and let you know where we were fishing. Thanks for the cool site and I will post more reports next time we go out. M
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Sac Side
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Great
Date: 11-13-07
Tuesday. My lucky dog, Spike, and I went out late for a few hours trolling for stripers. Hog Back Island launch. Water 58.7-60.5*, clear; air 60-70*; sky clear; wind 0-2 mph. More of a boating day than fishing as I wanted to put some hours & miles on the new motor. 4 hours of fishing, 35 miles of trolling shallow & deep for one caught & released 7#er, 3 undersized, all on a shallow Rainbow Yo-Zuri. I barely avoided a skunk catching my few fish in the last hour of fishing at the beginning of the incoming tide. All of my time was spent at 5-6 different spots above the Rio Vista Bridge. A beautiful day on the Delta. Should have the boat rigging complete within the next few days. Thanks for the company Spike. <’{{{{~
Name: BassJack
Email: Jack@BassJack.com
Location: Rio Vista/Sherman Island
Weather: nice
Water_condition: 60 degrees/semi-clear
Date: 11-12-2007
11/12/2007 – Launched at Brannon Island with Mick at 6:30 am. The weather was beautiful all day! We trolled deep diving Yozuri’s and shallow running Bombers for two stripers and two lost fish. All hits came on the deep divers near Decker Island. We picked up the fish in 20’ to 25’ of water today. Later we switched to shad and pile worms and picked up two more keepers near Sherman Island. The water temperature was 60 degrees. The fish weighed in at 18”, 5#, 5# and 9#. Off the water at 2:00 pm. <a href="BassJack">http://www.bassjack.com/</a>
Name: <a href="BassJack">http://www.bassjack.com/</a>
Email: Jack@BassJack.com
Location: Suisun Bay/Big Cut
Weather: windy
Water_condition: 60 degrees/clear
Date: 11-11-2007
11/11/2007 – Launched at McAvoy’s Harbor with Brian at 1:00 pm. Fished near the PG&E power plant and in Big Cut. We only had a few nibble bites all day. I only marked a few sturgeon and didn’t see any jumpers today. No sturgeon for us! Used ghost shrimp, pile worms, shad and lamprey as bait. Off the water at 5:00 pm.
Name: ROBERT FROM SHELL
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sacramento yacht club
Weather: WARM
Water_condition: semi clear
Date: 11-13-07
At the last minute I decided to once again try my luck for the nearly extinct salmon. I arrived at miller park at 12.30pm started to troll a double blade silvertron in green and white. It was nice to see Al and Marty and his dad, Marty did hook up but lost it at the boat. Did hear the one other guy hook up but let it go. I left miller park at 5.30pm. I bee on the water on Sunday. I will be going out with Gary from the old Just fishin rods and reel on Watt Ave.
Name: Chrome Sweet Chrome
Email: chrome@aol.com
Location: American River/SAC
Weather: perfect
Water_condition: Fishy (NOT Really)
Date: 11-13-07
AMERICAN RIVER SALMON Today at 6:05pm Hi fellow anglers. I have fished at least 320 of the last 365 days. Fishing is my life blood and it will be until I die. I have pretty much 'retired' from posting fishing reports on this or any fishing boards... I have many reasons for that choice. I make exception when I see something that REALLY matters on a board. It's pretty obvious that our coastal and inland fisheries are in grave danger... It is shocking how, in a matter of less than 10 years... our delta ecosystem and headwaters thereof... have experienced an exponential decrease in numbers of fish. The last 2 years of fall Chinook salmon returns on the Pacific Coast and specifically to the Sac Delta... have been pitiful. Some of the reason may be based on global climate and offshore conditions but there is no doubt in my mind that fresh water exportation is a major culprit leading to the demise of our once healthy runs of fish. Yesterday, I saw a thread in which a member was complaining about the Fish and Game surveyors. He had some legitimate concerns. I replied to the post and as I did, I started thinking about the bigger picture. Below is what followed. I hope that many people will read it and get involved... As much as the CA. Dept. of Fish and Game pisses me off and how much I have been let down by them in the past (both as a CDF&G employee and as a citizen/angler)... They are on our side and most of them care about the future of our fisheries. Their hands are tied in many situations and their decision making processes are often dictated by very complex bureaucracies and politics. The seasonal creel census kids are merely doing their job of trying to obtain data. I know many who feel put off by this. I myself will gladly answer the 3 questions whenever I see them (which is usually once and sometimes twice a day). In case you haven't noticed... our fisheries are in MAJOR peril. Some decisions are about to be made (water diversions, canal/conveyance, etc...) which would have catastrophic effects on our already seriously-troubled delta ecosystem. RIGHT NOW, it is more important than it ever has been... for all of us to cooperate with creel census personnel. If CDF&G is to make a case for our dwindling fisheries when 'in court' with BIG AGRICULTURE, DWR, MWD, and all others with a vested interest in CA water, they are going to need all the evidence they can muster. Every time you tell those friendly folks in the canoes that you have caught just one or no fish... it gets logged. The year-to-year data will show beyond a shadow of a doubt show that YES! our Sacramento Delta fisheries are in trouble. To ignore those census folks is to withhold evidence for a case we ALL hope to state and win. I see a lot of complaining about the lack of salmon on this and other boards but I see few people doing anything to make it better. Thanks to the few who have started threads on how to get involved towards the solution of the problem. Thanks to folks like Dan Bacher for fighting the good fight and making solutions to the problem a BIG part of his life. and Thanks to the FishSniffer staff for posting the following link as a banner at the top of the Salmon/Steelhead thread: http://www.fish.com/cgi-bin/ads/ads.pl?banner=waterforfishrun;time=119500 1889;zone=run I encourage EVERYONE to take the 2 minutes necessary to fill out the petition form-letter so that legislators will hear our voices of concern and act accordingly. May our waters never cease to flow and bring life to those <(((>< who came long before us O-I-<
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Collinsville, Sherman Island, and Decker Island
Weather: Superb
Water_condition: Actually clear
Date: 11-13-07
I took my building contractor Bill Bushey out baitfishing again today. We launched at Brannan at 7:30 am. We ended up going to Hap's to get our fresh shad because the Masterbaiter and Vierra's were out. We started out fishing the Power Lines first. And lucky Bill hooked and boated an 8lb 5oz striper at 8:15am. He had so much fun fighting that fish. I thought it was at least 10lbs. He also caught that fish during the tide change. We got out of there around noon and went down to Collinsville and give that a try. I've been wanting to fish that area for some time now. I could not resist this day. Mostly shakers were biting and especially no wind. It was almost glass. Hard to believe! Huh? I only caught one keeper down Collinsville way. I guess we weren't in the right place. So we came back to the Power Lines around 2:15pm. And I caught a 6 lb 5oz striper. I thought it was around 8lbs. But its only because I have been catching so many shakers. Finally we both caught our limits around 3pm. I ended up catching 3 legals and 18 shakers. And Bill caught 2 legals and 48 shakers. I also tried to catch a sturgeon with ghost shrimp. But no luck!That's it. Good fishin' Jerry
Name: Pastor Steve
Email: cordovapastor@comcast.net
Location: Sac River SYC
Weather: Sprinkles then nice
Water_condition: semi clear, some leaves and debris
Date: 11-11-07
First of all THANK YOU TO ALL VETERANS, WE APPRECIATE YOUR SACRIFICE! Took my wife and son for a salmon troll at the Sac Yacht Club this morning. On the water around 8:15 (waited for the showers to lighten up). Trolled Silvertrons on three rods which led to a major line tangle around 11:30. Had two lines to the boat and untangling a big mess when the third rod starts pulling tight. Thinking we were caught in the prop, I reach to throw the boat in neutral...I was in neutral!! Take another look at the third rod and notice it is 90 degrees to the middle of the river (under the bucket and in the mass of tangled lines! I set the hook and hand the rod to my son as our salmon goes airborne. While he battles the fish, I pull in the bucket and look at his line running through the mass of tangles. I grab the knife and started cutting, two lines and some leaders later he is free to fight the fish. It fights like a fresh one and takes him 15-20 minutes to bring it up. When we see it I notice the silverton hooked in her belly! In the net she goes, a quick picture and back she goes to the water. When salmon are hard to come by, it's tough to let them go, but my son got her in, had a great time and learned about being a fisherman with integrity, All in all a great day.
Name: ROBERT FROM SHELL
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sacramento yacht club
Weather: cool
Water_condition: semi clear
Date: 11-11-07
Once again I tried to explore the Sacramento river for that Mr. salmon. I arrived at miller park at 6.30am to my surprise their was not one boat out their. The water temp was at 56 degree. I marked a lot of fish in the 16 to 22 feet of water. Big Al started if off with the first hook-up at 8.40am with a nice chromer. At 11.27am had my first fish but lost it, and at the same time Mr. Al lost his. I was using a double bladed silvertron with blue beads. I got of the water at 3.15pm. The wind pick-up
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal,net
Location: SYC below Miller Park
Weather: CLOUDY with light showers cool
Water_condition: Ditto at 59.1 *
Date: 11-11-07
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 10th..............Returned to SYC for a half day fishing trip...There was more anglers out than on Friday, I counted 10 boats at one time. Saw only 2 fish caught by 12:30 pm...One in Big Al's boat ( A small Jack ) & another by a regular who's fish went in the teens.....My streak of one in a row ended as I got skunked!.. No surprise there as I just knew Friday was a FLUKE!!!....Will be putting my salmon gear on the back shelf and re-focus on business at hand, hunting Stripers & long hours of sitting at the power lines waiting for a pump from the big boy.....Might not use my silvertons in 08 as a Fall run CLOSER is very possible? The winter run has been closed for many years...Dept of F. G. has the hammer....Just know Morone Saxatilis ( Mr. Striper ) will once again be blamed for the demise of the natural Chinook Salmon who is protected both by State & Federal laws....Unfortunately, poor Mr. Striper is not afforded this protection as he is treated as a introduced specious........I know the striper is not an Angel, as he takes his share of young salmon & steelhead fry...He's a predator but has co-exsisted for many years when both the striper & salmon counts were in the hundreds of thousands!! Lets hope the real problem surfaces soon and Mr. Striper gets his aquital... Sorry about the rambling.,.Just venting...See ya on the river.........Naked...........Also sorry for the triple post below.....
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal,net
Location: SYC below Miller Park
Weather: BALMY with light winds
Water_condition: Clear to semi clear at 59*
Date: 11-10-07
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 9th..................................BOY ! HATE TO PUT OUT A POSITIVE SALMON POST ON A YEAR THAT HAS BEEN JUST TERRIBLE AND ON FRIDAY IT COULD HAVE BEEN JUST A FLUKE? .............Big Al has been leaving me messages all week saying he has been picking up a few fish at SYC & all have been fresh chromers....MMMMM! Can't hurt to try it just for one day!!! Got to SYC at 8:00am and on the first pass hit a 14 pounder just out of the salt hen......This fish looked like it belonged on ice at one of the markets in S.F.. Its false fin had been clipped and I really thought it was a Silver which cannot be kept, but after checking the inner mouth it had black gums!!! LEGAL!!....Just less than an hour Big Al gets bit....This fish is a cookie cutter of mine and its rear dorsal is also clipped! A male that is just as chrome...At 10:30 am Al & myself are trolling side by side and having a conversation when his rod takes off! Ten minutes later Al has his limit for the day...A twenty plus pound hen with the rear dorsal in place!!.....I'm thinking that the clone fish were from the upper Sacto river ( COLEMAN ) and the larger one, an American river dude??? The roe from the larger fish were already expanded and my little hens eggs were far from ripe...All I know is : THREE fish caught in less than 3 hours!!! Only 4 other boats fishing this area.....Thinking of putting in half a day & see if this was just a small late school that happened to be moving through....Not a bad day for me as Al gave me his roe & my fish was a hen............More ammo for Mr. Sturgeon.......Don't get your hopes up yet Tom Ramage it might still be a FLUKE!!! Ha, Ha!!.....See ya on the river.....Naked.
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal,net
Location: SYC below Miller Park
Weather: BALMY with light winds
Water_condition: Clear to semi clear at 59*
Date: 11-10-07
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 9th..................................BOY ! HATE TO PUT OUT A POSITIVE SALMON POST ON A YEAR THAT HAS BEEN JUST TERRIBLE AND ON FRIDAY IT COULD HAVE BEEN JUST A FLUKE? .............Big Al has been leaving me messages all week saying he has been picking up a few fish at SYC & all have been fresh chromers....MMMMM! Can't hurt to try it just for one day!!! Got to SYC at 8:00am and on the first pass hit a 14 pounder just out of the salt hen......This fish looked like it belonged on ice at one of the markets in S.F.. Its false fin had been clipped and I really thought it was a Silver which cannot be kept, but after checking the inner mouth it had black gums!!! LEGAL!!....Just less than an hour Big Al gets bit....This fish is a cookie cutter of mine and its rear dorsal is also clipped! A male that is just as chrome...At 10:30 am Al & myself are trolling side by side and having a conversation when his rod takes off! Ten minutes later Al has his limit for the day...A twenty plus pound hen with the rear dorsal in place!!.....I'm thinking that the clone fish were from the upper Sacto river ( COLEMAN ) and the larger one, an American river dude??? The roe from the larger fish were already expanded and my little hens eggs were far from ripe...All I know is : THREE fish caught in less than 3 hours!!! Only 4 other boats fishing this area.....Thinking of putting in half a day & see if this was just a small late school that happened to be moving through....Not a bad day for me as Al gave me his roe & my fish was a hen............More ammo for Mr. Sturgeon.......Don't get your hopes up yet Tom Ramage it might still be a FLUKE!!! Ha, Ha!!.....See ya on the river.....Naked.
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal,net
Location: SYC below Miller Park
Weather: BALMY with light winds
Water_condition: Clear to semi clear at 59*
Date: 11-10-07
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 9th..................................BOY ! HATE TO PUT OUT A POSITIVE SALMON POST ON A YEAR THAT HAS BEEN JUST TERRIBLE AND ON FRIDAY IT COULD HAVE BEEN JUST A FLUKE? .............Big Al has been leaving me messages all week saying he has been picking up a few fish at SYC & all have been fresh chromers....MMMMM! Can't hurt to try it just for one day!!! Got to SYC at 8:00am and on the first pass hit a 14 pounder just out of the salt hen......This fish looked like it belonged on ice at one of the markets in S.F.. Its false fin had been clipped and I really thought it was a Silver which cannot be kept, but after checking the inner mouth it had black gums!!! LEGAL!!....Just less than an hour Big Al gets bit....This fish is a cookie cutter of mine and its rear dorsal is also clipped! A male that is just as chrome...At 10:30 am Al & myself are trolling side by side and having a conversation when his rod takes off! Ten minutes later Al has his limit for the day...A twenty plus pound hen with the rear dorsal in place!!.....I'm thinking that the clone fish were from the upper Sacto river ( COLEMAN ) and the larger one, an American river dude??? The roe from the larger fish were already expanded and my little hens eggs were far from ripe...All I know is : THREE fish caught in less than 3 hours!!! Only 4 other boats fishing this area.....Thinking of putting in half a day & see if this was just a small late school that happened to be moving through....Not a bad day for me as Al gave me his roe & my fish was a hen............More ammo for Mr. Sturgeon.......Don't get your hopes up yet Tom Ramage it might still be a FLUKE!!! Ha, Ha!!.....See ya on the river.....Naked.
Name: Done Deal
Email: dd@aol.com
Location: Sacramento River
Weather: cool & Clear
Water_condition: 57-58*---Cloudy/semi clear
Date: 11-07-07
The disappearance of salmon from our coast and rivers continues to be a mystery. It may be that there is no one factor, but it is a combination of them all. Here are some possible causes: 1. Decades of water diversions 2. Increases of federal and state water Delta exports since 2002 of over 1,000,000 acre feet per year 3. Changes in fish migration patterns on the ocean, resulting from the fish feeding on sardines rather than anchovies 4. Ocean dead zones off the Oregon coast 5. Changes in hatchery release practices 6. Some yet unknown habitat factor However, DFG doesn't know and none of the biologists can pinpoint the exact reasons for the sudden decline. Here's a repost of a short article, with weblinks, from the IFR's Fishlink Sublegals, about a possible factor, at least concerning the decine of hatchery salmon: 13:21/06. CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLYMAN HUFFMAN CONTINUES PROBE INTO DFG SMOLT DUMPING DEBACLE: Nels Johnson’s “Fishwrap” feature that appears in The Marin Independent Journal every Friday usually covers topics ranging from trophy king salmon off Bolinas or a hot new sushi restaurant. However, since June Johnson has been periodically covering the California Department of Fish and Game’s (DFG) program to plant chinook salmon smolt into San Pablo Bay, which he has called the “smolt debacle” and the “salmon slaughter.” It was revealed that DFG crews, because of financial constraints, have been dumping the hatchery-raised smolts at one location at regular intervals without proper acclimation. The newly released smolts from hatcheries on the Mokelumne, Feather, and American Rivers are thus easy prey for marauding striped bass and diving birds that have grown accustom to the regular plantings of an easy meal. DFG plants chinook smolts from hatcheries it operates into San Pablo Bay as a way for outmigrating smolts to avoid pumps and other hazards in the Delta. The program is funded by DFG, the Salmon Stamp Program, and other agencies that own or operate dams that block spawning access. The need for proper acclimation in net pens or other devices is well known and studies have indicated a much higher return rate for salmon that have been acclimated rather than just dumped into the water where the disoriented fish are vulnerable to predators. It seems that the reason the fish have been dumped at the same times and the same locations is simply that it has been more convenient and cheaper for DFG to do so, despite the fact that other sites exist for the smolts to be released. Prompted by Johnson’s articles on the “smolt debacle,” California Assemblyman Jared Huffman from Marin has written letters to DFG officials and directed his staff to investigate the problem. He indicated that the $3.2 million program has been wasteful of taxpayers’ money, in addition to hurting the fishery and California salmon fishermen. Huffman has called for changes in the way DFG operates the program, including mandatory use of net pens and release in deep water. For the most recent Nels Johnson article in The Marin Independent Journal go to www.marinij.com//ci_6530142?IADID=Search-www.marinij.com-www.marinij.com.
Name: Bent Again
Email: BA@aol.com
Location: Millers-SYC
Weather: warm
Water_condition: 60 deg.- fishy green
Date: 11-07-07
I agree with you 100%, Vance. This is a serious problem. This does not only effect us fishermen. This is a direct reflection of how the health of our rivers are...the current methods of water management (or lack of) are obviously not fish/salmon friendly. Take Folsom Lake for example...the lake has been drained so low now, that by the time the American River salmon run kicks in, there will be very little water to release and all of it most likely will be way too warm. The salmon will not survive. Ask any DFG biologist. The fish count numbers at the American River fish hatchery will reflect this in 3-4 years from now. That's what happened I think in 2004. So, the return will be less than it should be this year also. What we as fishermen now need to do, like Vance said, is to figure out what oganization will back our fisheries and make us be heard. Lets face it, we spend a lot of $$ on our boats, equipment, and licenses. Many of these companies are in business because of us and cannot survive with out us. It's in their best interest also for our fisheries to remain healthy. I think one single organization would be the best solution. Which one?? That's the tough one. Anyone else have any ideas
Name: Get Bent
Email: GB@aol.com
Location: Sacramento River
Weather: perfect
Water_condition: Fishy (NOT Really)
Date: 11-07-07
This thread has been a pretty hot topic for the last month. I just received reports from friends up on the river. It hasn't changed; except for the very few dark Salmon taken in the Barge Hole the river is dead. We have spoke about the CCA organization throughout this thread and I want to move forward now. I have checked with every factory that I represent based out of the southern states where the CCA began. I have not had one bad report about the CCA; in fact they all have said they are truly the best organization out there to battle nose to nose with the politicians. I spoke to Gary Loomis briefly yesterday (my schedule made me have to cut him off) Gary leaves on Monday and will not be back until the 23rd of October. He is willing to come down for a meeting to discuss the CCA and help us organize down here. I'm planning a meeting somewhere near the end of November. The exact day will have to depend on Gary's schedule. The Manager (Tim Jacobs) of North River Marine offered their location for the meeting to save having to rent a hall. We will work out the specifics as we go. What the government (State and Federal) has done to our Salmon fishery since the year 2000 is sickening and I for one cannot let it go. If we do nothing it is very clear that we will have nothing.... so we must to get involved. It is very important that we have a good turnout. I ask for everyone on this board try to attend this meeting. I would like to see a meeting in Redding also, but I have to get with Gary first and see if he can fit it in his schedule. I will also need someone in Redding to organize the meeting. They have had one meeting up there already but had a poor turnout. After this season I think everyone pretty much knows how important this is and they should get involved. These meetings cannot be a B1tch session. This has to be organized and let Gary Loomis do his presentation without interruption. I will post a thread on the "Issues"(Fish Sniffer) board discussing this topic. Vance Back to top --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Ron Bernhardt
Email: Rebernhardt@aol.com
Location: south delta
Weather: sunny & warm
Water_condition: 60 degrees & stained
Date: 11-09-07
"Jerry-We also caught a striper on Sunday that had scars appearing to have escaped the jaws of a furball and we also released it, figuring it deserved to live after that ordeal. Wonder if it was the same fish and was released twice by sympathetic fishermans. LOL" Maybe he made it to the south delta today because I let him go too. Unfortunately there was also an otter hooked on a Rebel & hogtied by the mono. All he could do was continually roll over. I asked the guy at the local launch ramp to call F & G. Don't know if he got thru or if they responded. Felt bad but didn't want to risk getting bit to help him. Ron
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Date: 11-08-07
I heard sand dabs are hot. whats the deal wid da sand dabs
Name: Capt jim
Email: dontopen@comcast.net
Location: lower decker & light 4
Weather: Beauty
Water_condition:
Date: 11-08-07
Jerry-We also caught a striper on Sunday that had scars appearing to have escaped the jaws of a furball and we also released it, figuring it deserved to live after that ordeal. Wonder if it was the same fish and was released twice by sympathetic fishermans. LOL
Name: MJPFishon
Email: mpeckham@pacbell.net
Location: Brannon Island West Bank
Weather: Perfict
Water_condition: Grass and debri near edges
Date: 11-07-07
We left Auburn Park and ride at 4:00 am, after picking up my friends Milt, Larry and Bob from the Auburn Rooster Tail Fishing Club. We were heading for a group fishing day at Brannon Island. We launched around 6:30 am and headed over to the West Bank. We started trolling Floaters Yo-zuri and Bommers, in the slack tide. Too much grass near the shore. Thought it would clear up with the incoming tide. Wrong, we moved out to the edge of the deep water channel and put on deep divers Yo-zuri and started to troll from, the red buoy, to the green buoy and into the shallows. Then we started to hook some Stripers. The stripers were short hooking them self’s. Every time we think we had a good hookup, they would get unhooked, while we were getting our other lines out of the way? We were not giving these fish any slack, either. We had two terrific hits, where the pole almost came out of our hands, and then it was gone? We ended up with one 8 lb fish and released the small ones! We saw a fleet of boats around the power lines and around the different buoys. Out of 10 boats, that were bait fishing from the Auburn Roster Tail fishing club, I don’t think many of them brought in very many keepers? A lot of little ones were caught and released? We were off the water by 1:00, to shoot the bull back at the trucks. We had some refreshments and sandwiches. One member’s Story was, they hooked a very large Sturgeon and he had to cut the line. Boy, that would be pretty exciting after sitting all day, for that one pump! The Club had a great day on the water. The weather could not be better .We wish the bigger fish would have been more on the bite. MJP
Name: Commadore Moe
Email: moesatt@aol.com
Location: No. of shipping channel
Weather: wind So. mod drift
Water_condition: sm wt caps
Date: 11-04-07
Aboard C Gull II out of Emeryville a load of sand dabs (bait calamari) limits of dungness crab (baited traps) about 18 anglers Respecitived submitted Commodore Moe (fishin 50 yrs on the mar) Edwin lets go crabing
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal,net
Location: POWERLINES AREA once again
Weather: Perfect till late afternoon
Water_condition: Semi clear at 60 * ( Need Rain)
Date: 11-08-07
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 7th.............Talked Fireman Jack into trying another day bait fishing the famous Power Lines area......You could not ask for a better Fall day as the weather remained Balmy & calm most of the day....On this day, we replenished our fresh shad from Martini's Bait & Tackle in Lodi & I had a dozen fresh roe balls I made up the night before with one hand!! As the incoming tide started to push in ( 9:30 am ) The big boys began jumping all around Jacks boat...With the water like glass, you could see & hear all splashes that got our attention....I went with roe & jack went with shad.......Below us at light 14 some 10 boats were anchored in a group.....Fishing this tide for four hours and only getting 3 Squawfish and a few small stripes deflated our thoughts of hooking into something that we came for, like Mr. Sturgeon......With the fish still jumping through most of the tide No Takers!!! No pumps...Don't think the boats at light 14 got any action either? Pretty quiet in that area.....With salmon roe in short supply this year sure didn't want to feed other specious like squawfish!!..Our last chance of the day would be the turn-around at 3:00 pm ( Outgo) but the delta winds picked up right on schedule creating two foot rollers that made fishing tough....Hard to detect bites with these conditions...Called it a day just as the sun slipped over the coastal mountains and darkness set in......I guess sometimes Mother Nature sets up a perfect day with a off bite day? Hey Jack, Thanks for being a great Capt. both Monday & Weds even though the fishing was below par....Going to Kaiser today & maybe I can get this cast off my hand & arm??? See ya on the river....Naked.............P.S. Looks like some much needed rain coming soon?......
Name: Jerry Mullen
Email: jmm0077@aol.com
Location: Collinsville
Weather: sunny
Water_condition: ok
Date: 11-07-07
I headed out to the Collinsville area this morning at 7:00 am with my dad. We decided to soak some fresh shad instead of troll. The fish started biting when the incoming tide got going, we ended up with 4 keepers out of about 16 fish. all the keepers were between 3-5 lbs. One of the fish looked as if it had escaped the jaws of a sea lion. We figured we should let that one live and let it go. It was a great day to be on the water and we were home in time for lunch. Good luck to all of you out that decided to make a trip out this week.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sac/San Joaq Delta
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Fair to poor
Date: 11-06-07
Bill Crooks invited me join he & neighbor Ken Juhlin for a day of striper trolling. We launched at Lower Sherman Island. 7 hours, 43 miles, caught & kept 4 legals 12#, 5#, 4#, 3#. Had 3 takes, no stick. No undersized fish. The 4 we caught were on the incoming tide, all deep trolling. Water 60-61.2*, semi-clear to dirty; air 48-70*; sky clear; wind 0-4 mph. We trolled the Collinsville area shallow and deep. I talked to Bob Sparre at the launch at take out, he had 3-4 clients, covered a lot of miles, caught 7 to 6#, all deep, a tough day. Talked to Ron Retzlaff who caught 9 to 8# bait fishing (a kick with strong take downs, clickers screaming). Most of the others we talked to had one to no fish, all small. A tough but beautiful day on the Delta. Thanks for the invite and company Bill & Ken. <’{{{{~
Name: squirrel
Email: jerryt@morenotrenching.com
Location: Sacramento Office
Weather: 70
Water_condition:
Date: 11-07-07
Bob you should see everything Jack wanted to bring from Elk Camp to put in the boat. His boat may have sunk if he put everything in it.
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal,net
Location: POWERLINES AREA
Weather: BALMY with light winds
Water_condition: Semi clear at 60 * ( Need Rain)
Date: 11-06-07
MONDAY NOVEMBER 5th..........Met Fireman Jack at the lazy J truck stop off interstate 5 & highway 12......Jack lives in Stockton & myself Sacto.....Got to Sherman Island launch at about 8:30 am armed with fresh shad & ghost shrimp....The tides for the day were 3 footers, both income & outgoing.....On the way upstream ran into Capt. Jay Lopes ( Right Hook ) Feeling confident we are in the right location as Jay follows the sturgeon bite from the bay, middle grounds and here below Rio Vista.....After anchoring Jack's Lund boat in 33 feet of water in one of my past years lucky locations, we saw 3 jumpers in less than 30 minutes....While the water temps said " 60 degrees, the bite on shad was like a mid-winter bite when the temps are much cooler!!!Lots of small schoolie stripes that took the shad very slowly......While our target fish was MR. Sturgeon its still fun catching stripes...Half way through the incoming tide Jack hooks a shaker......Ready for this? 18 INCHES LONG !!!! Didn't know that they came that small ! Ha, Ha!!............Got a call from Jay, he also was picking up shakers.....Must be a SHAKER day? ....Maybe the big fish wanted salmon roe balls which I didn't bring from home?? The turn-around tide in the afternoon took over an hour as the delta breeze pushed from the south/west...We fished this tide right to dark with no sturgees, just small stripes.... Did get a pump on my shad just before leaving that could have been MR. Big boy....Missed that one.....A fun day fishing out of Jacks Lund boat, but if you have ever been out with Jack you must know he brings more FOOD & SNACKS than RALEY"S has on three shelfs!!!!!! NO more food!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please!... We plan on hitting it again on Weds........See ya on the river......Naked.....P.S. will try salmon roe..........
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Sherman Island Area
Weather: Perfect light winds
Water_condition: Semi-clear
Date: 10-05-07
I baitfished for stripers today with my good friend Kenny today. We started at 7:30am and fished my Decker spot first and nothing but little shakers. So we went down to the Power Lines and hardly got a bite until after the tide water came in. Then I got a great letter perfect sturgeon bite. It took my pole down slowly so I let him have it. It started taking my drag out with it on tight. Then after about 7 seconds it got off. I was sick. Great bite! Nothing else there so we went back down to Decker. And started catching shakers. And then I finally caught my first legal. It was about a 3 1/2 lber. And that was it. We quit about 5pm. Tally 1 legal and 15 shakers. That's it. Jerry Tip! Don't baitfish Mondays after a big fishing weekend like this past weekend. I think that there is tons of bait for the fish to feed on that is left in the waters by fishermen.
Name: BassJack.com
Email: Jack@BassJack.com
Location: Sherman Island
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: 64 degrees/clear
Date: 11-04-2007
11/4/2007 – Launched at Sherman Island with Jason at 11:45 am. We weren’t able to find any decent concentrations of sturgeon on the sonar. Jason had one nice run on the slack tide but couldn’t hook up. We moved all over the place between Sherman Island and Chain Island but just couldn’t find any fish. We saw about ten jumpers during the day. I picked up a little sturgeon about 14” long and Jason caught a small 10” starry flounder. We used pile worms, lamprey and shad. Off the water at 5:30 pm.
Name: Big Yurk
Email: bigyurk@sbcglobal.net
Location: 4 to 8 miles out of the gate
Weather: Flat ocean, 73*F
Water_condition: Stained brown about 7ft, of visability
Date: 11-04-07
Got invited to go out on a the crab opener this year. Left Richmond marina at 6am and had 12 crab pots in the water by 7. Looking like a great day in the makings. Great weather, low swell and finally me not having to run the boat! Just being along for the ride is a real treat. We used striper heads and squid for bait in the pot. Normally we would use salmon heads and bellies but that is another story, and a sore one at that. After a 3 hour soak we pulled pots for NADA?! Moved come post shallower and some deeper to find out what depth they were at. Long story short we ended the day with 7 crab. 5 Dungeness and 2 rock. Pathetic opener. Talking with others, it was the same story, "where are the crab"? Of the dozen boats we talked to, there were no limits. One boat with 4 fishermen had 14 crab, that was the big boat of the day that we talked to. If this is a sign of the upcoming commercial crab fishing season all I have to say to those guys is good luck! The golden gate should be loaded with crab for the sport fishermen opener. It always has been in the past.
Name: Big Yurk
Email: bigyurk@sbcglobal.net
Location: 4 to 8 miles out of the gate
Weather: Flat ocean, 73*F
Water_condition: Stained brown about 7ft, of visability
Date: 11-04-07
Got invited to go out on a the crab opener this year. Left Richmond marina at 6am and had 12 crab pots in the water by 7. Looking like a great day in the makings. Great weather, low swell and finally me not having to run the boat! Just being along for the ride is a real treat. We used striper heads and squid for bait in the pot. Normally we would use salmon heads and bellies but that is another story, and a sore one at that. After a 3 hour soak we pulled pots for NADA?! Moved come post shallower and some deeper to find out what depth they were at. Long story short we ended the day with 7 crab. 5 Dungeness and 2 rock. Pathetic opener. Talking with others, it was the same story, "where are the crab"? Of the dozen boats we talked to, there were no limits. One boat with 4 fishermen had 14 crab, that was the big boat of the day that we talked to. If this is a sign of the upcoming commercial crab fishing season all I have to say to those guys is good luck! The golden gate should be loaded with crab for the sport fishermen opener. It always has been in the past.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sacramento side of the Delta
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Nice
Date: 11-02-07
My lucky dog, Spike, and I went out for stripers. This was a day to get some hours and miles on my new 90 hp Mercury EFI 4-stroke. Launched at Hog Back Island. Water 61.2-62.4*, clear to semi-clear; air 52-72*; sky clear; wind 0-4 mph. Planned on trolling the end of an incoming, beginning of an outgoing tide. The outgoing tide was 2 hours late so all day was spent on incoming and slack tides. Trolled shallow & deep above & below the Rio Vista Bridge. 6 hours, 52 miles, caught & released 4 small legals, 2 undersized, had 4-6 hit, no sticks (all shallow, most on the Clown Yo-Zuri, one or two the Pearl B16). A beautiful day on the Delta with the new motor. Took the boat to Sunny’s Electric Marine for some additional improvements, be off the water for another week. Thanks for the company Spike. <’{{{{~
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal,net
Location: STEAMBOAT,Cache,Minor, DWC.
Weather: Cool mornings & warm afternoons
Water_condition: VERY CLEAR to just off colored at 62 *
Date: 11-03-07
THIS IS A BELATED FISHING REPORT for Thursday November 1st........ Went off road riding with my grandson & son Tony last Saturday at Prairie City (Hangtown ) track & did something stupid! While I motocrossed back in the 70's & 80's haven't been on a bike in many years....Long story short! I crashed on my grandson's ROCKET SHIP Honda!!!!!!!! I now have a cast on my left arm from my elbow down while my two broken fingers mend....Not good for a 62 year old fisherman!!! And, now here's Thursday's report.....Went solo against my wife's wishes & tried throwing swimbaits as best as I could with left arm in cast...Ended up catching 3 stripes to 15 lbs. in Steamboat...Very awkward, but managed to the job done....A couple times almost dropped my rod & reel in the brink!! Fingers started to swell so I went to trolling in Minor & DWC.....A slow day as I only caught 5 schoolies at the high tide in the channel....By 2:00pm I quit as the pain in my fingers returned....Oh well, was going nuts staying home for a week.....Got a chance to hit the water & catch a few.....I'm done playing around with high powered dirt bikes for a while as my days have passed. I'll just watch the grandkids.....Will try the powerlines early next week on anchor....But, not solo!!!! Don't think I could get the anchor up with one hand? Nice hearing from you Big Al, glad a FEW salmon are still being caught....and glad your back from Elk hunting Fireman Jack......See ya on the river Naked.......
Name: Big Al Ezell
Email: bigalsfishn1@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sac Y Club & Garcia Bend
Weather: Cold AM then warm to 77 degrees slight breeze
Water_condition: 4ft visibility reasonably good for Salmon 59 degrees
Date: 11-02-07
Sorry, I left out the method I used. By now most of you know, Double blade green & pearl beads silvertron and 4 ounces on a spreader. Trolled 1.25 MPH at depths of 12 to 18 ft. Big Al
Name: Big Al Ezell
Email: bigalsfishn1@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sac Y Club & Garcia Bend
Weather: Cold AM then warm to 77 degrees slight breeze
Water_condition: 4ft visibility reasonably good for Salmon 59.8 degrees
Date: 11-02-07
Put in at Miller at 6:30AM, what a sight to see, only 4 boat trailers in the middle of Salmon season. Well, I trolled the SYC till 11:00 AM with no take downs but I did mark several fish moving through the area. One boat hooked up about 7:30 am only to have the sea lion take it away while trying to net it. These guys later hooked another fish and landed it. I left and motored down to Garcia Bend to meet a friend but he had already left. I decided to troll the west bank of Garcia up to the Marina on the west shore. I trolled down once and the trolled up and had a take down in 12ft of water. 10 minutes later I landed a 22lb male Salmon. Although he had no river slime he had few scales still on him. I saw a total of 7 fish hooked between Garcia & SYC today. Probably one of the better days in this area this year so far. Still waiting for the American River fish. By the end of next week if they are still not here I believe they will be no shows this year.Naked Bob, you are not missing anything. Good Luck to all, Big Al
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Sherman Island Area
Weather: Almost perfect
Water_condition: Semi-clear
Date: 10-02-07
I baitffished for stripers yesterday with my building contractor Bill Bushey whose re-modeling my house. We started in the Decker area cuz of the fog. It was like feeding the animals at the zoo because of the shakers and pikes. As soon as the fog lifted we got down to the power lines and fished in the 32 ft range. It didn't take us too long before we started to catch keepers. We limited out by 10:45am. Bill caught a 36in sturgeon. He had a lot of fun bringing it in. It was his first sturgeon. We came back up to Decker to fish the outgoing, but only caught two keepers. Bill caught 4 keepers and I caught 2. Of course we threw two back. Bill caught the biggest. It was a 4lber. We must have caught at least 25 shakers. That's it. Good fishing! Jerry
Name: Fishnuts
Email: fishnuts2001@yahoo.com
Location: on the computer
Weather: Perfect
Water_condition: Running
Date: 11-02-07
Hey guy's !, I was just turned on to this site by my friend John, this is great. I'll be fishin in the Rio Vista area tomorrow, I'll let ya know how it went, lookin for 3 different types of fish, of course salmon,striper and sturgeon, well we'll see what happens ! Fishnuts <:{{{{{{{><
Name: chuck mckay
Email: mckaychuck@yahoo.com
Location: though the naked e-mails lol
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 11-01-07
hey naked where are you . miss you
Name: Sal DiMercurio
Email: whaler1@sbcglobal.net
Location: in the river
Weather: warm
Water_condition: clear
Date: 11-01-07
If you want to help the salmon, join "coast side fishing club", [ 14,000 members ] as we donate 10s of thousands of $$ to the salmon fishery & hatchery programs. Were now working on planting salmon at half moon bay in order to try & create a better run for that area. We do more for the California salmon population than any other club. Sal
Name: Get Bent
Email: GB@aol.com
Location: Sacramento River
Weather: perfect
Water_condition: Fishy (NOT Really)
Date: 07-07-07
If you are interested in getting involved with salmon recovery efforts, go to www.salmonkinglodge.com They are located in the Red Bluff area and have a good article that explains the organization that Gary Loomis is involved in to help restore our fisheries. I read about this in Salmon, Trout, Steelhead Magazine recently and it seems the right time to get organized. There you will find out ( how to join an organization that can help us fisherman in California have a voice. I'm in!! I don't want to wait and see what else the Terminator and Big Ag have in store for us sport fisherman.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sac & San Joaq Sides of the Delta
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Nice
Date: 10-31-07
Bill Crooks invited me to join he and Ted Fagunes for a day of striper fishing. Wednesday, Halloween, Lower Sherman Island launch. Water 60.3*, clear to semi-clear; air 52-70, overcast to clear skies; wind 4-0 mph. In 7:15 a.m., out 2 p.m., 7 hours, 58 miles, 5 legals to 4#, 2 undersized, 2-3 hit, no sticks. A very slow day with good water, little to no wind and two good fishermen and me (no drag). We trolled shallow and deep on both the Sacramento & San Joaquin sides of the Delta in several of the usual places and a few new ones (learning more about the San Joaquin side). Most fish were caught shallow with Yo-Zuris. As Bill said it was a “scratch them out” day. Bill & Ted are great company, thanks for the invite and fellowship Bill.
Name: Hil Felton
Email: wxyz
Location: Port of Sacto
Weather: foggy and cool
Water_condition: fairly clear
Date: 10-31-07
Fished the incoming tide for zero fish. A few hard strikes; but no cigar. Trolled shallow and fast, deep and slower, and threw swim baits. Same results zero. Saw a few fish caught, mainly on minnows; but most of the fishermen that I talked to hadn't faired well either. Wait until next time!! Hil Felton
Name: MJPFISHON
Email: mpeckham@pacbell.net
Location: Discovery,Miller,Yc most of the Sacramento River
Weather: Warm sunney ,full moon, lots of large boats afternoon
Water_condition: 60 degress,
Date: 10-28-07
Usually the second week in October and into November, we are catching Salmon. There were 4 of us looking for Salmon in all the right places. We worked the I street bridge, the Money Store dock, the Delta Queen, along the Rail road tracks, Sacramento’s local Water falls. We worked our way down to Miller Park, below Miller Park and down to the YC. Trolled the YC back and forth. We did not mark any Salmon until be went below the YC, in late morning. We were in 20 ft of water and they were in 10 ft, blasting through . We had a Yo-zuri at 8 to 13 ft; we had on Green Silverton’s at 10 ft. We had Blue Silverton’s at 15 ft; we had most of the water covered. We trolled Flat fish down river? We jigged my favorite holes? No fish, I didn’t even see any fish hanging or caught???????????????? Even the Seals were following me looking for fish! At least on Wednesday, I saw the Seal flopping a Salmon in front of my boat. Then he followed me, watching my dogs and I, going down the river. I shot back up the river to get away from him! On Wednesday, I did see the boat in front of me hook up and lost the only Salmon in the river! I thought the rain from last week and the full moon would bring the American River fish in? I heard the American River opened up a gate or two this week. May be some fish will shoot through? Good luck to all you die hard fishermen. Some one need’s to hook up. See you on the River or the Delta. MJP
Name: Wishnbfishn
Email: wishnbfishn@comcast.net
Location: Sac River - Downtown Sac area
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Clear - 60 degrees
Date: 10-31-07
No Luck Chuck.... There aren't really any secrets. The fish population is way low this year, so the only way to improve your chances is to put way more time on the water and hopefully hit a pod coming through and be able to present your lure to as many fish as possible. This year is even worse than last, but many said that November was actually the better month last year. Keep putting in the time and increase your odds. Wishn
Name: Pastor Steve
Email: cordovapastor@comcast.net
Location: Sac Yacht Club
Weather: Fairly nice, cool
Water_condition: semi clear 61*
Date: 10-30-07
Had Ed from "Good News Home Improvements" with me for a short day of salmon fishing. Ed had to be back to work by 12:00 (Bad planning if you ask me). We trolled the Yacht club from 7:00 till it was almost time to head in with no hits, no salmon runs, and no errors on hook-ups. At 10:45 Ed suggested we troll for home. We headed towards Miller and at 10:50 a ways above the paddlewheel (which they look like they are trying to salvage) I had a good take down. 15 minutes later we had an 17# buck in the box. Last Tuesday I got a 18# male and the Tuesday before a 27# male. I think the key is fish on Tuesdays! Thanks for the great company, Ed!
Name: NOLUCKCHUCK
Email: ?????
Location: I can't fish (that's what the wifey says)
Weather: Cloudy
Water_condition: wet
Date: 10-31-07
Man I cant catch a Salmon to SAVE MY LIFE! Will one of you experts tell me the secert?
Name: MJPFISHON
Email: mpeckham@pacbell.net
Location: WestBank, Montezuma Slough
Weather: Sunny 5 to 10 wind
Water_condition: Muddy with weeds and leafs
Date: 10-26-07
Picked up my friends Bill and his son Will and another friend named Richard in Auburn at 4 Am and headed for the Delta. I launched the boat around 6:30 at Brandon Island and headed out to the West Bank. Put out 4 floating Yo-zuri and Bombers’. We let them out in 20 ft of water a 140 ft behind the boat, and then started to head towards the shallow banks. The sun was just coming up and we just poured a warn cup of java when, Will’s pole went crazy. I looked back behind the boat and the fish jumped out of the water, I thought the line was going to get wrapped up around the green buoy as the tide was going out. I moved the boat and fish away. I said, I don’t think, that was a Striper; it was acting like a Salmon. We all reeled our lines in and watched Will fight the fish. It made three great runs, when it saw the boat. Will finally landed the fish. It was nice 20 lb chrome, female Salmon. What a beautiful fresh fish!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Its eggs were very mature for such a fresh fish? What a great start of the day. That fish hit a Silverside and Green back, Red head Yo-zuri. Our first Salmon hooked on a Yo-zuri. What fun!!!!!!! We worked the West Bank until the weeds were getting in the way. We did not catch any stripers on the out going tide. We headed towards Montezuma slough. We Bait fished for a few hrs and caught many undersize fish. The weeds started to come; we left and worked some area’s trolling. We left Montezuma and headed up the West Bank on the incoming tide. I started to troll at the power lines with deep running yo-zuri and was heading up towards Brandon Island. We hooked a 13.10, 9 and a 7lb fish before we reached the cut across to Brandon Island. The sun was going down and the Moon was coming up before we reached the boat ramp. Did I mention that my main motor would not start at the other side of the Delta and we came in on the Kicker Motor? We were doing so well when the bulb on the gas line started to loose its prime? We started to run out of gas a 100 ft before the boat ramp. We finally shook the can to get the last 100 ft to the ramp. I still had my electric for a back up. I did wave a lantern for some assistants to an on coming boat. It slowed down heard some Communications I could not understand and they took off. Thanks a lot? What a trip, a long day, lots of ground traveled, but great results one 20 lb salmon and 4 nice keepers Stripers and all safe and sound at the boat ramp!!!!!!.MJP
Name: gil plate
Email: jkl;fjkdlafjkdsl;a
Location: djkl;fjks;fjkasl;dj
Weather: jdfkal;fjkas;fjkl;asd
Water_condition: jsdklfjka;fjakl;fja
Date: 10-29-07
ahh, another heart warming fishing story! exellent !
Name: bass smacker
Email: Jackmo69@msn.com
Location: at work wishing I was fishing
Weather: nice
Water_condition: clear
Date: 10-29-07
Sorry about that But a mans gotta do what a mans gatta dodoo. Where you on the bank. Thats just nuts
Name: just some fisherman
Email: idonthaveanemail@noemail.com
Location: near rio vista bridge
Weather: not too shabby
Water_condition: the usual
Date: 10-28-07
i went fishin over by the rio vista bridge for the first time this year. about 20 minutes there and some homeless bum walks near the underside of the bridge and takes a huge dump right in front of me. it's like i wasn't even there. he didn't even have the decency to wipe his butt. i continued to fish for that trophy striper with an occasional wiff of his poop as the winds changed. i never caught the big one. i did take a picture of the pile and showed it to my co-workers.
Name: BassJack.com
Email: Jack@BassJack.com
Location: Sherman Island
Weather: Windy
Water_condition: dirty/61 degrees
Date: 10-27-2007
10/27/2007 – Launched at Sherman Island with my dad at 7:30 am. There was a northwest wind blowing which switched to a west wind. This made it difficult because the wind was coming directly into the outgoing tide. We fished by Sherman Island and then moved down by Chain Island. No luck there so we moved back over by Sherman Island. On the slack tide dad caught a 40” sturgeon on fresh shad. Nothing else so we started to troll for stripers on the incoming tide along the West Bank. Too much grass in the water so we headed in after about 20 minutes of trolling. Not much action – we had one other missed takedown but not much else. The water temperature was 61 degrees. Off the water at 2:00 pm.
Name: ROBERT FROM SHELL
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sacramento yacht club
Weather: WARM
Water_condition: CLEAR 59DEGREE
Date: 10-28-07
Started out at 6.30am with a double gold and silver blade silvertron at 11.30am. In 18 feet of water had my frist hook-up, it only lasted for 45 second but i did see alot of fish on the finder. Their was about 18 boats out and only herd of one fish caught. I got of the water at 3.30pm.
Name: otha livingston
Email: olivingston@sbcglobal.net
Location: LA PAZ MEXICO
Weather: Great sunny 90 degrees
Water_condition: 100 plus ft vis
Date: 10-28-07
Hey folks, myself, Tomi and about 12 others booked a trip to la paz for some warm weather action. not dissapointed. TUNA, DORADO AND watched a sail fish hook up. I´m maxed out on my airline weight! plent of tuna and dorado to go around. others that came down were not as successful. If anyone has any thoughts of a great vacation... this is by no means a plug for anyone just my humble opinion, Tailhunter, international was GREAT. johnathan roland put together a fantastic trip. im in mexico right now pluggin away in the lobby while we all wait to go out to town for a seafood dinner. if anyone has question, hit me or tomi kingi up. take care. otha
Name: Polebrother
Email: james.thomas9@comcast.net
Location: Rio Vista, West Bank
Weather: Pleasant day.
Water_condition: Slightly stained on Sac..Big Grass
Date: 10-27-07
Fished hard today with my brother Tristan for two limits of 20-inch clones, all along the West Bank. BBRs 12-14 feet deep did the trick. All fish caught during the oft touted 2-hour "strike window", in our case, an hour before and an hour after low tide. Got absolutely nothing outside that time frame. The grass on the Sac was horrible, downright aggravating. The constant need for "housekeeping" retrieves made us feel more like pluggers than trollers...got a pretty good workout. Big, fast tides also contributed to the tough bite. I really don't care much for full moons. >:( That said, we had a great time on the water--another beautiful day. We each kept a fish for the dinner table.
Name: Bent Again
Email: BA@aol.com
Location: Sacramento River
Weather: Perfect
Water_condition: Fishy (NOT Really)
Date: 07-07-07
Hi Guy’s There have been several post on the Salmon Steelhead board about how poor the Salmon fishery is. It is very apparent Salmon returns are a small fraction of what they should be. It is also very clear that we must do something... and fast or we will not have a fishery in the future! It has come to my attention both through these boards and from friends in the industry that Gary Loomis (originator of G Loomis Rods) has become united with and promotes the CCA. I have checked with every factory that I represent based out of the southern states where the CCA began. I have not had one bad report about the CCA; in fact, in all cases they have said the CCA is truly the best organization out there to battle nose to nose with the politicians. I spoke to Gary Loomis briefly yesterday (my schedule made me have to cut him off) Gary leaves on Monday and will not be back until the 23rd of October. He is willing to come down for a meeting to discuss the CCA and help us organize down here. I'm planning a meeting somewhere near the end of November. The exact day will have to depend on Gary's schedule. The Manager (Tim Jacobs) of North River Marine offered their location for the meeting to save having to rent a hall. We will work out the specifics as we go. It is very important that we have a good turnout at this meeting. I ask for everyone on this board try to attend. I would like to see a meeting in Redding also, but I have to get with Gary first and see if he can fit it in his schedule. I will also need someone in Redding to organize the meeting. They have had one meeting up there already but had a poor turnout. After this season I think everyone pretty much knows how important this is and they should get involved. These meetings cannot be a B!tch session. This has to be organized and let Gary Loomis do his presentation without interruption. You can find more information about the CCA on their web site at: http://www.joincca.org/ If you have any question whether or not this organization knows how to kick political butt. Check out their accomplishments at: http://www.joincca.org/Accomplishments.html Vance
Name: Wishnbfishn
Email: wishnbfishn@comcast.com
Location: Sac River - south of Sherwood
Weather: Gorgeous - 78 and sunny
Water_condition: 59 degrees and clear - some debris
Date: 10-27-07
Sac River Salmon Report - Trolled Friday 10/26 (6 hours) and Saturday 10/27 (3 hours) south of Sherwood Marina. No hits Friday, but my son landed a nice chrome 30 lb. buck on a pink beaded double silver bladed Silvertron on Saturday. Saw more fish on the finder the last two days than I have been seeing the last few weeks. Might be the push we have been waiting for, but it might be relatively small and not last long. Go get 'em! Wishn
Name: Wishnbfishn
Email: wishnbfishn@comcast.com
Location: Sac River - south of Sherwood
Weather: Gorgeous - 78 and sunny
Water_condition: 59 degrees and clear - some debris
Date: 10-27-07
Sac River Salmon Report - Trolled Friday 10/26 (6 hours) and Saturday 10/27 (3 hours) south of Sherwood Marina. No hits Friday, but my son landed a nice chrome 30 lb. buck on a pink beaded double silver bladed Silvertron on Saturday. Saw more fish on the finder the last two days than I have been seeing the last few weeks. Might be the late season push we have been waiting for, but it might be relatively small and not last long. Go get 'em! Wishn
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal,net
Location: CHECKING OUT THE APPLE....
Weather: Indian summer like
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 10-26-07
MR.GUY BROWN!!!!!!!!! YOU KNOW I ALWAYS HAVE A SEAT IN THE BOAT FOR YA!!!! GIVE ME A CALL DUDE......SWIMBAIT THING WILL LAST A FEW MONTHS & I KNOW YOUR IN TO THAT......ALL SACTO JUBILEE VOLUNTEERS ( YOU ) GET THE FRONT SEAT....I'LL BE THE NETTER.........NAKED...........THE BOSS......
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: American River, Nimbus Basin
Weather: Nice Fall day
Water_condition: Good but slow water
Date: 10-26-07
I'm on the bank for awhile (Starcraft in the shop). I left Spike at home and went to the North clay bank at Nimbus Basin for 3/4 of an hour. I took a spinning road due to the low CFS. I used ½ oz weight. Watching the few other fishermen there anything heavier hung up almost every cast. The water 62*, 1,547 cfs, clear (the two North gates were open & the middle gate at the Wall releasing water from below); air 58-62*; sky clear; wind 0 mph. 7:30 in. 8:15 out. No one got a take. Saw one fish rise in front of me (could not tell if it was salmon, steelhead or striper). <’{{{{~
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal,net
Location: STEAMBOAT,Cache,Minor, DWC.
Weather: Great weather with light winds
Water_condition: Very clear to off colored at 61.9 *
Date: 10-26-07
THURSDAY OCTOBER 25th....................Launched solo at Hogback at about 7:45 am. Only a couple trailors in parking lot on this day. The low tide was a three footer scheduled to be at the bottom just before noon then a BIG incoming tide ( FULL MOON ) for the afternoon.....WOW!....Over 4 feet!....The neat thing about fishing by yourself is there is no pressure to get fish and a great time to explore different methods....Which is exactly what I did.....Started the morning off throwing swimbaits in Steamboat just below Snug Harbor all the way down to the mouth......Got bit right away....Third cast in less than 3 feet of water I hooked into a fairly large stripe...This fish weighed & released went 18 pounds!! What a way to start off!! Drifting downstream to the mouth took about 45 minutes and in that time frame picked up 6 more stripes & none of them were over 7 lbs.!! Also got two largemouth less than 2 lbs...I was kinda surprised that I found action in the daylight hours during a full moon phase......Thinking the stripes would be feeding at night!....With about two hours to go before the tide change......I BROKE THE MARK WILSON RULE...I ran to Minor slough and tried throwing baits where I have had success in the past.......Should have stayed in Steamboat!! The fish were there & biting!!! DUH!!.....No swimbait bite in Minor..... NEXT ( 11:30am. ) .With a dozen fresh made salmon roe balls & 4 lbs of shad I anchored just next to light 51 in 33 feet of water...As the incoming tide started off I could get to the bottom very easy using 4 ozs. of weight, but in a short time the current really picked up & the debris loaded up on my line very quickly.....TOO much tide!!!! Went back inside Minor & found better water & using the shad caught tons of small schoolies stripes no bigger than 4 lbs...This would be great if I had the Grandkids in the boat but with no size larger than 4 lbs I decided to try something different....Started trolling shallow around the corner in the DWC area....Strange! No other boats around other than the workers in the barges shoring up the rocks upstream....What started off slow picked up later in the afternoon as the tide filled in..Got a moderate bite around 5:00pm with the clown colored Bomber being the hot lure..The water at DWC really got CLEAR at the top of the tide & that was the best time of the bite.....Nothing over 8 lbs. with lots of 3-4 pounders......I don't know what I was thinking trying to bait fish in Cache slough with a 4 foot tide??? Way too much current. Oh well....And finally , should have stayed longer in Steamboat in the morning....Brain dead......Did try shallow trolling on the way back to Hogback in Cache for nothing as this area also turns on when the bite is good at DWC...See ya on the river....Naked.
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Date: 10-25-07
that was great! i laugh for about 10 min. :)
Name: Hil Felton
Email: wxyz
Location: aaaaaahhhhhhh
Weather: bbbbbb
Water_condition: bbbbbbbb
Date: 10-25-07
I realized that I had ommited a very important part of my report-- the food that we enjoyed on this outing. Thanks to <'[[[[[[[X ( I'm not sure of the spelling) , here is what we dined on. For appetizers we had a choice of "Gorgonzola cocktail tarts" OR " Haricots verts and truffle oil". Our salad was "Couscous and shrimp". Our main entre was "Gnocchi in cream". This was followed by our dessert choices of "Coffee creme Brulee" Or Panna cotta with honey yogurt. All of this was served in a timely fashion as was this BS menu. Regards Hil Felton
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Sherman Island Area-Power Line
Weather: Perfect light winds
Water_condition: Semi-clear
Date: 10-25-07
Today, I baitfished for stripers at the Power Lines. I started fishing about 8am. The little shakers were at it again. So I went to the Power Lines and fished deeper water and limited out with keepers right away. After the change of tide and the water was moving I got nothing but witches hair. So I went back and fished the 17 ft water. And found a whole school of schoolies. I ended up with 5 keepers ( threw back 3 stripers ) including a 5 1/2 lber. That fish felt so heavy when I set hook that I thought it was at least 8lbs. Boy! Was I ever surprised. I caught 1 fish on sardines and the other 4 on shad. I think shad is truly the best bait for stripers down Rio Vista way. Oh! I also caught a 14 inch sturgeon and a 12 inch flounder. That's it! Jerry Tip: Don't waste your $ on sardines. Just baitfish with fresh shad.
Name: Ron Bernhardt
Email: Rebernhardt@aol.com
Location: south of Mildred
Weather: 87 degrees
Water_condition: full of trash!
Date: 10-24-07
Guess I shoulda realized that the nightime big tides were gonna make trolling thru all the crap now floating in the water a frustrating proposition. Bad day to take a rusty fisherperson out for the first time in a year. The result was 5 hookups - four of which came unbuttoned for various reasons - in about 3 hours fishing. Didn't have the time required to catch a few bluegills - that would have been the way to go with the water the way it was. Oh well, next week. Ron
Name: D Brown
Email: Laid back @ Baja
Location: East Cape Baja
Weather: Hot and Humid
Water_condition: 83 degrees
Date: 10-25-07
WEll it has been HOT and HUMID all week long. Sunday (10-21) was the first day we got to fish.It was a good thing.We got into the yellow fin tuna and caught all we could! Boy were we tired and worn out.We kept some for the freezer and threw back I don't remember how many! The wife wanted to call UNCLE,but she stayed right in there and caught most of the tuna. Then the north wind came up and has blown ever since.We went out yesterday in a Panga and had a whirlwind ride. All we caught was one giant squid ( 60 lbs.) for bait. Then on the troll for Dorado.All that was caught for the day was needle fish and one trigger fish. I won't complain it is better than the salmon season there in Sacto. Flying out of here tomorrow for the sturgeon grounds by Sunday.
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Date: 10-25-07
yer killin me hil. love your reports, but you missed something,..... WHAT WAS FOR LUNCH !
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Weather: OOOOOOOOOo
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Date: 10-25-07
yer killin me hil. love your reports, but you missed something,..... WHAT WAS FOR LUNCH !
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yer killin me hil. love your reports, but you missed something,..... WHAT WAS FOR LUNCH !
Name: Hil Felton
Email: wxyz
Location: Lake Pardee
Weather: Nice fall day
Water_condition: clean, 65 deg surface
Date: 10-24-07
The Wheels and Reels Fishing club decided to give Pardee one last chance before it closes for the winter. We found plenty of ,clean water, few boats and even fewer fish that were in the mood to bite. Our group was small today, partly because many of our members were fishing at Eagle Lake with the Jolly Hookers. The fishing honors today went to John Holkko as he caught a rainbow weighing 2.8 pounds on a white Grub behind a dodger near the surface. John Frantz caught the second place fish weighing just under 2 lbs. using his night crawler/blades combo. I caught the third place fish, a dink koke, with the the same set-up. It weighed in under a pound. If you plan to go to Pardee this last week, know that the road from Buena Vista Road is CLOSED!!!!! We were one mile from the lake and the sign read "DETOUR FOLLOW THE SIGNS" "IT WILL TAKE YOU ABOUT 25 MINUTES". "AND IT SURE DID!!!! It wasn't a good road at all and it added another half hour to the trip. If I was going to Pardee again I would go to Jackson and take the Stony Creek Road to the lake. Thats the way that the group went home. Our next outing is scheduled for Folsom Lake in Nov. (If there is enough water) Hil Felton
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal,net
Location: Steamboat & much of the northern Delta
Weather: BALMY afternoons cool mornings
Water_condition: Clear to semi clear at 62.*
Date: 10-24-07
TUESDAY OCTOBER 23rd..................TRYING TO GET A REPEAT PERFORMANCE USING SWIMBAITS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE TIDE AT STEAMBOAT WASHED OUT!!!!!!! What works one day does not always twice with Mr. Striper.....On Monday ( same tide ) Picked up 10 stripes in less than 30 minutes...Yesterday, I threw baits till my arm was ready to fall off & No Response !! NOTHING.........Had my wife Sandra with me as I convinced to take a day off from work and join me for a exciting day of working swimbaits!! Right!!! ....Time for plan B....Trolling........Took about twenty minutes to get to the westbank...Two factors here....One, the tide had already started to move in bringing the dreaded witches hair...and two, way too many boats doing the same thing.....Time to head to the northern delta for the incoming tide which would peak out at 5:00pm.....On the way, trolled Cache slough for nothing, then trolled DWC again nothing......Went inside Minor & deep trolled the lower end......Nothing!!! For such a beautiful day alot of NOTHINGS!!! Decided to try for some largemouth throwing 1/8 oz speedtraps......A little action at last as Sandy picked up a 4 pounder just next to the rocks......An hour of this proved to be pretty slow only getting a couple bass......Close to the high tide ( 4:30 ) decided to hit the DWC once again.....Picked up 4 stripes to 8 lbs.using Bomber 16's .......With the tide getting ready to turn, we went to our final plan.......Spooning at the mouth of Minor......Could not find stripes bigger than 20 inches!! Running out of time as we only had an hour of daylight left....Moved over to 17 feet of water and as my 1 ounce hopkins reached the bottom, I felt a solid hookup!.......As I raised the rod up my line started to RIP!!! My first words were " OH SHIT " I had snagged a Sturgeon for sure....Had Sandy fire up the motor and the chase had began.....No control at all, just tons of mono ripping off my little 5500 ABU reel......This was a no win situation for me as this big guy was Foul hooked & did not want to over stress a fish that had to be released anyway.....Decided to play him for a short time and maybe get a look at the size before breaking him off....30 minutes went by and this fish was sulking on the bottom & when I saw air bubbles coming to the top I knew it was time to cut my line...But, just before this decision, the lure comes unbutton!! Never saw the fish & I don't know how big it was, just hope I didn't over stress this dude? Got back to the ramp at hogback in the dark & was the last boat out again.....Except for the snagging thing a pretty slow day for us....Can't blame the weather as it was perfect....See ya on the river....Naked..
Name: striperlover
Email: farpuzul@bigvalley.net
Location: antiochwater
Weather: nise
Water_condition: niser
Date: 10-23-07
THROWING SWIMBAITS, caught about 25 on the san juaoqin on 10-22...largest 11 and 9 lbs. Get out there now, the weather is great. My buddy got a 17 lb. with swimmers, his second for the year. Any one heard of salmon in Sac yet?
Name: striperlover
Email: farpuzul@bigvalley.net
Location: antiochwater
Weather: nise
Water_condition: niser
Date: 10-23-07
THROWING SWIMBAITS, caught about 25 on the san juaoqin on 10-22...largest 11 and 9 lbs. Get out there now, the weather is great. My buddy got a 17 lb. with swimmers, his second for the year. Any one heard of salmon in Sac yet?
Name: striperlover
Email: farpuzul@bigvalley.net
Location: antiochwater
Weather: nise
Water_condition: niser
Date: 10-23-07
THROWING SWIMBAITS, caught about 25 on the san juaoqin on 10-22...largest 11 and 9 lbs. Get out there now, the weather is great. My buddy got a 17 lb. with swimmers, his second for the year. Any one heard of salmon in Sac yet?
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Decker Island Area
Weather: Nice but light north winds
Water_condition: Semi-clear
Date: 10-23-07
I baitfished the Decker area today and got my limit within the first hour. I got a 4 and a 6 1/2 striper. I could have quit by 8:15 this morning. It was the most effective part of the outgoing tide for stripers. I ended up with 5 legals. Of course throwing back 3 smaller ones. And about a dozen shakers! Also the squawfish were very active on the sardines. The stripers were very good on shad. I didn't catch any squawfish on shad. My friend Dan Gee with his wife got their limits of legal stripers trolling. That Brannan Island State Park had to be completely filled with trailors today cuz I saw them parked near the road. Now I know why I also was rocking from boat waves all day. Just like one does during the weekend. That's it! Jerry
Name: Alan Fishermans Warehouse
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: Delta Franks Tract
Weather: nice
Water_condition: clear
Date: 10--22-07
Went to the delta looking for some stripers with my dad and Alfred. Going to shoot a Fun Fishing Show tomorrow. We started in the Tract and had a good top water bite. Caught six stripers up to ten pounds and missed ten fish and some were pretty big. All on top water! Then we found the birds working in Old River and we caught twenty fish there on spoons and fish traps. Over all it was a very good day and the show should be great if I can find those top water fish tomorrow.
Name: Alan Fishermans Warehouse
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: Garcia Bend
Weather: nice
Water_condition: clean
Date: 10-21-07
Had a day off so went to Garcia Bend to try for some salmon. Headed for the Freeport area to jig for some salmon. Saw lots on the graph as they were moving up stream. There were not to many holding in the holes. Went with Jennifer and Lander until noon. I caught the first at 20 pounds and Lander caught the second which was a jack. I lost one other fish and that was it. But I saw maybe ten fish caught by trollers and jiggers. Might be a late run as they are still catching fish outside the gate!
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal,net
Location: Steamboat &Minor Slough
Weather: Very nice but cool mornings
Water_condition: Semi Clear at 61.5 *
Date: 10-22-07
MONDAY OCTOBER 22nd....Put in at Hogback at 7:30am.....The tide was way out !! A three footer with a low at 9:30 am.....Instead of trolling I went to throwing swimbaits & hammered 10 stripes to 11 lbs. Also got two black bass that went a few pounds a piece....This action quit as soon as the tide turned around......Released all fish.....Ended up at the cut in Minor and caught 4 largemouth on Speed traps to 4 lbs.....Couldn't get the stripers to hit my Swimbaits ( Wrong tide ) but did pick up a twenty pound striper using a Hopkins spoon......Again released all fish....Tried shallow trolling in the Deep water channel & didn't get a sniff!! ........Home by dark....Will try it again tomorrow.....I,m out & see ya on the river....Naked.....
Name: Mike Jones
Email: fishallday136@yahoo.com
Location: Rio Vista east bank
Weather: nice enough to swig on a 40 of OE
Water_condition: don't know, we was drinkin OE
Date: 10-19-07
HOLLA!!!!!!!!!!! Alright playaz. Enough of this BS. It's time for a real report, fo' sure. I ain't been postin for awhile but here goes. Me & my boy Lil Rob went out to Rio Vista and hit up the East bank. We used PIG GUTS. Yes, PIG GUTS....TRIPE...CHITTERLINGS....whatever you want to call em. We used these PIG GUTS and caught many large catfish up to 6 lbs. We had a blast while listening to Diverse Elegance (www. de-music.net) on tha box. So next time you're catfishin swing by the grocery store and pick up some muthfckin PIG GUTS!!!!!!!! HOLLA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Name: Big Yurk
Email: bigyurk@sbaglobal.net
Location: Snodgrass and Mokelumne from wimpys to I-5
Weather: Sunny
Water_condition: 1-2ft, visability
Date: 10-22-07
Me and my partner Phil went fishing saturday 10-20 for ol mr. striper and the non exsistant salmon. Launched from Wimpy's marina at 5:40 am and made way up to the meadows. Saw lots of good size fish jumping at sunrise (sm. mouth, striped or black bass?) Trolled Yo-Zuri's shallow and deep. Phil had one hook up on a shallow bbr that came unbuttoned. Switched over to bait (shad) on the outgoing tide for a few cats which were all caught and released. About 10am went back to Wimpy's and started up the Mokelumne for another whack at salmon. Trolled all the way up past the I-5 and jigged several holes on the way back for the reoccuring skunk on the salmon season. Maybe it is time to change the boat over to sturgon fishing.
Name: Polebrother
Email: james.thomas9@comcast.net
Location: Rio Vista Area, West Bank
Weather: Cloudy and Sunny, Insignifcant Wind
Water_condition: 62 Degrees and Clear
Date: 10-20-07
Trolled the West Bank Oct 20 with my brother Tristan for 10 stripers, seven of which were keeper-size to 10 lbs. Launched at Brannan's around 10 am, off the water at 6 pm...ramp parking lot was pretty full upon arrival. Listened to Mark Wilson's interview on the Bob Simms fishing & hunting radio show earlier Saturday morning which contributed to our angling success. During the interview, Mark stated that he's been having equal success trolling shallow and deep. As had been our custom, we started trolling shallow-running YoZuri's but this day with zero success. Based on what Mark had said, we switched to deep-running YoZuri's (14-18 feet @ 2.5-3.0 mph) and started getting strikes immediately and for the remainder of the day. My brother's bright orange and silver YoZuri out fished my chartreuse version 3 to 1 and also accounted for the 10-pounder. The west bank still offers up a fair amount of tormenting witches hair which required frequent lure retrieval and cleaning...a meager irritant given the adrenaline-spiking strikes that always seemed to follow. Saw no sea lions this day, thank goodness! Back to top
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal,net
Location: Just trying to get a REAL fishing report
Weather: N/A
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 10-20-07
OCTOBER 20th......Saturday.....Is this site now a HUMANITIES 101 class worth 3 units or a site set up for up to date angling reports?????????No doubt about it ,the report just below mine reminds me of my college days, except I would never speak so abstract!!! A striper fisherman that is dedicated to the sport would use all aspects of the catch such as trolling, bait, spooning & THROWING SWIMBAITS or whatever method that is required and never be bored with TROLLING........If I have said it once, I have said it a million times, this web site is set up as a informational tool with many dedicated anglers posting current outings........Not IMPOSTORS or people who want to impose negative comments on others.....PLease! CAN WE GET BACK TO JUST POSTING FISHING REPORTS ?? Naked.
Name: fisherman
Email: n/akgljhgkjh
Location: delta ......
Weather: nice
Water_condition: nice
Date: 10-20-07
that reminds me of a story, so im chimin in. one day, i was out on the delta rio v., went to "the spot" on west bank. there were a ton of boats workin it. so,,.. i decided to go to another of the hundreds of shallow weed beds. ( i have the map! brilliant! ) later in the afternoon, the boats at west bank were all gone. so i ran my lure by "the spot"........WHAM !ZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzZZZ! they came back! wow ! after all that pressure. well, i have since grown bored with trolling, thats because i learned how to cast a swimbait. now i catch way more fish and its more fun. (you get to set the hook!) the fish are super shallow, 1 to 4 ft. i release 99%. living in greed , fear, and stinginess will not save our resources. knowledge and unsellfishness will go a lot farther.
Name: fisherman
Email: n/akgljhgkjh
Location: delta ......
Weather: nice
Water_condition: nice
Date: 10-20-07
that reminds me of a story, so im chimin in. one day, i was out on the delta rio v., went to "the spot" on west bank. there were a ton of boats workin it. so,,.. i decided to go to another of the hundreds of shallow weed beds. ( i have the map! brilliant! ) later in the afternoon, the boats at west bank were all gone. so i ran my lure by "the spot"........WHAM !ZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzZZZ! they came back! wow ! after all that pressure. well, i have since grown bored with trolling, thats because i learned how to cast a swimbait. now i catch way more fish and its more fun. (you get to set the hook!) the fish are super shallow, 1 to 4 ft. i release 99%. living in greed , fear, and stinginess will not save our resources. knowledge and unsellfishness will go a lot farther.
Name: mikeovvv
Email: xyzz
Location: Rocklin California
Weather: great
Water_condition: wounderful
Date: 10-20-07
California Striped Bass Association (CSBA) is having a fund raiser swap meet today (Oct 20th – 10am to 3pm) at Cope & McPhetres at 4409 Granite Dr in Rocklin. This day long event also features a BBQ and seminars from some of our local guides. Come help us raise funds for the CSBA, get some great fishing stuff, maybe learn a new trick or two, and just have fun hanging out with like-minded fishermen!
Name: SLo_GiN
Email: hltcal@comcast.net
Location: above isleton
Weather: fantastic
Water_condition: clear
Date: 10-18-07
fishing the rocks for smallmouths. caught only 3 today and one spotted bass. caught a rainbow trout (or maybe a steelhead???) about 18 inches on a small blue fox spinner that fought as good as any trout I've ever caught. Didn't see or hear of any salmon today. water temp 61 above walnut grove and 62-63 below. smallmouths on red cranks
Name: Steamer47
Email: steamer47@earthlink.net
Location: Fishing on The Web
Weather: Cool
Water_condition: Faraway
Date: 10-19-07
Ah, So. Nobody's catching fish, but we still have to post, eh? Well, here's my two shakers worth: I've lived in and fished around Sacramento for over 40 years. Got my boat about a year ago, so I'm new on the water. As a fisherman, I headed my boat to the delta the way a commuter heads his car to the freeway. The freeways are more crowded these days, and I expect the delta is the same. I'm one of those boats that's new on the delta, but it has nothing to do with fishing posts on the internet. Television, radio, newspapers, bait shops, guys at work, and The Farmer's Almanac gave my brother and me all the promises we needed to get out there and catch fish. Sometimes we catch them, sometimes we don't. It's like... fishing. We read these reports now, and sometimes we feel we did better for it, but mostly we like to get out there on the water and do it ourselves. We spotted Mark Wilson scouting the west bank one day and were tempted to follow and copy him, but we were there to catch our own fish. I like these reports. I'll be happy when the fish start hitting like mad again and we start hearing about it in these reports. I will always keep in my mind, though, that the fish I hear that a guy caught at some certain location isn't there anymore. I'm going to have to catch my own fish. Just my two shakers worth - Red skies at night - Steamer
Name: The fish in the water.
Email: fishin the water.com
Location: anywhere in the United States
Weather: n/a
Water_condition: n/a
Date: 10-19-19
Childrens, childrens, childrens. Stop arguing over fishing info. For your info. We are all going to die any days, any times, and any moments. So, just let it all go and learn how to love each others. Stop planting bad seeds. Because that bad seeds someday will bloom and don't regret it. It's just only a fishing sport. Why, makes it so complicated and causing hatred to each other. Learn how to share and gives. Think of the last time you were happy.. And Think of the last time you were angry... And which will you choose next time? All that we are is the result of what we have thought; it is founded on our thoughts. If a man speaks or acts with pure thoughts, joy will follow him, like a shadow that never leaves him. Happiness never decreases by being shared. Hatred never ceases by hatred, but by love. So enjoy your life, everything changes, nothing remains without change.
Name: sweetfish
Email: fishinnihsif@sbcglobal.net
Location: hereat thesniffer
Weather: good
Water_condition: NA
Date: 10-19-07
Hey Guys how can I find the spots if you don't give me the GPS coordinates, I know 90% of the delta boys have em for the foggy days, kick down. Naw just kiddin, I'm 50+and am from the school where you lied to your MAMA about whether you caught fish much less where and have gotten smoked a few times by friends pulling up in the tour buss full of his friends after giving him a tip only to catch fish and throw trash, but I have also taken the right people and been taken myself and it has worked out well and great fishing relationships have developed, so I'm more than happy to report a bite and general location because I know most of you like the hunt as I do. We are going to roll shad for the first time Sat at Berryessa and will post the results, wish us luck.
Name: braiderb
Email: raiders@yahoo.com
Location: nowhere in paticular
Weather: good
Water_condition: clear
Date: 10-19-07
look readers, the word is out on how to catch fish, oh, by the way , its also out on where to catch them. What fishing bible ever said " do not tell fishing spots or how to catch fish. You know there's a guy on TV mind you that fishes all over the country named Roland Martin. He gives away his secrets and where to fish every week. I dont hear anyone giving him $$it. And he catches millions of viewers. Go to KNBR at 6:00 am every Sunday and they tell you what and where. Go 1140 am and listen to SEP give you how and where with the guides chiming in as well. Just because we have more fisherman catching more fish, thats not the real problem with our fishery and everyone knows it. It lies with the politicians. It lies with the water and where it goes. If we have more fisherman then we should have more mouths to fight the battle. Remember you have to have a boat to catch at most of these secret spots and I think people in general outnumber the boats. So instead of whining about " they stole my secret spot that somebody else told me about" , do something about making the fishery stronger.
Name: captjim
Email: dontopen.comcast.net
Location: sittin at home
Weather: nice
Water_condition: nicer
Date: 10-19-07
Sal-No need to explain to Look at Me. We all know you wouldn't keep the 35 if it wasn't hurt. Have always appreciated Mark and your tips and thoughts. Keep it up.
Name: Sal DiMercurio
Email: Whaler1@sbcglobal.net
Location: on my computer
Weather: raining outside
Water_condition: Guess it's wet
Date: 10-19-07
I have a very, very strong feeling , "Look at me" is named Ron. The gutless ones, usually don't post their real name's, because the inter-net, is the only place they can be a tough guy. Mark "doesn't" deserves to be knocked. Sal
Name: Ed Gamba
Email: eeg2@pge.com
Location: Delta delta delta
Weather: light rain
Water_condition: always good
Date: 10-19-07
These sites have been a wealth of good fishing information. It really does not matter who what and when. I really do believe in not giving up where you caught your fish. The reason why---- give the regulars that have fished these and only these areas a break. When you have fished one large area for 30 years and see only 5 or 6 boats all day long and go to seeing 30 plus boats in a slough that could only handle 2 boats! Where did they all come from,internet fishing reports is the reason why there are loads of boats. Years ago it was the VHF radio, then the cell and now it is the internet. Now that you are home posting big #s and Im out fishing with 5 times more boats that we are used to seeing what good are you doing for the guys out there now. All that most of us are asking give your report if you have to, but not you location. And as far as Sal killing a 35lber you will never know if you haven't caught a 30 plus lb striper on a lure, when you land the fish and the lure is know where in site,swallowed, that fish will not survive with two or three treble hooks in his gills,or his mouth hooked shut. Sal has been fishing longer than most of us have been alive,food for thought!!!! Good luck and keep your spots to yourself Vallejojoe
Name: Sal DiMercurio
Email: Whaler1@sbcglobal.net
Location: in my home.
Weather: cloudy.
Water_condition: Semi wet.
Date: 10-19-07
Look at me, why are you saying I am responsible for whatever your babbling about? If the pic of that dead 35 pounder gives away where it was taken, welcome to my driveway in front of my house. Just for your info, that fish swallowed a P-Line Predator so far down it's gullet, only the lip of the lure was sticking out of it's mouth, thats why it had to be killed, other wise it would still be alive [ released ]. Sal
Name: Cal Mock
Email: bboxacord1@aol.com
Location: Cache, Prospect, Shag, Minor
Weather: Overcast
Water_condition: Murky
Date: 10-19-07
Met Mark Wilson at recent Lowrance seminar in Sacramento where he gave me some much needed tips on trolling techniques. Bait fished with friend Mike Terry at Prospect, Minor and Shag with no luck except catfish and small stripers. Decided to try trolling in Cache Slough with bombers and white worm trailers. Caught two about 8lbs, one at 6.5 lbs and an 18" keeper. Put the 18" back into the water because it was a very skinny fish. Thanks, Mark for you help!
Name: fishin for fish
Email: fishisazz@yahoo.com
Location: west water line
Weather: west winds
Water_condition: west tide
Date: 10-18-07
look at me!! look at me!! look at me!! Maybe you should read some of Mr wilsons reports and learn to catch some fish. So you have something good to report. So we dont have to read the BS you have been posting. And please do not take it out on mark or any one else just because they are catching fish. And you are not.
Name: fishin for fish
Email: fishisazz@yahoo.com
Location: west water line
Weather: west winds
Water_condition: west tide
Date: 10-18-07
look at me!! look at me!! look at me!! Maybe you should read some of Mr wilsons reports and learn to catch some fish. So you have something good to report. So we dont have to read the BS you have been posting. And please do not take it out on mark or any one else just because they are catching fish. And you are not.
Name: farpuzul
Email: farpuzul@bigvalley.net
Location: riverwaterss
Weather: beeuuful
Water_condition: cool
Date: 10-18-07
Look At Me!! Look At Me!! Look At Me!!! Three of us got over a hundred stripers to 12 lbs today. All over 20 inches accept 2 or 3. The most fun of all fishing in the world. Have to take a day off and will be at it again on Sat. & Sun. The weather was awe.............. some....................Lot of losers out on the water, just out for a boat ride.
Name: look At Me!! Look at Me!! Look At Me!!!
Email: trolling for clients.com
Location: in veiw of Mt. Diablo
Weather: stormy
Water_condition: cloudy
Date: 10-18-07
Sal, look what you started again. The people begging for Mark Wilson to post reports so they don't have to learn how to find fish are sticking up for him again. (Please come back Mark,we miss you). Mark is not doing this out of the goodness of his heart. Money is what motivates him. Mark is not going to spend hundreds of dollars in lures, thousands of dollars in rods and thousands of dollars in gas, and who knows how many hours on his boat to teach people how to fish unless he is making money. Mark is a very good fisherman and I'm sure he has helped alot of people but lets not forget how many people are now fishing the West Bank because that's all they know. Lets put even more pressure on the Delta as the clons that look up to Mark are posting thier reports on multiple sites so people will admire them. What a joke!!! Hopefully, all the people that are posting reports so detailed that you can find the same willow or land mark for thousands of people to instantly read will look back some day and say," what a mistake that was". p.s. Sal, posting pictures of thirty pound stripers you post on the internet is also a bad idea.If someone knows the Delta really well a picture is worth a thousand words when it comes to location.
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Sherman Island Area
Weather: Cloudy/Sunny &hot in afternoon
Water_condition: Semi-clear
Date: 10-18-07
I took my good friend Sean O' Shea out to baitfish for stripers today. We arrived at Brannan State Park at 7:30am and caught the last part of the incoming tide. Sean caught one keeper during in the morning in 17ft of water. We also caught about 6 shakers during this episode. After the change of tide around 12:30pm we changed to 30 ft and got nada where 5 other boats were fishing. The only thing we saw at this place was shakers and maybe 1 sturgeon by this other boat. However, they were too far to see exactly what they had. Although they sure made a lot of noise. So after that lousy tide change we went back to our original spot of 17 ft of water. I then caught a 4lber on a sardine. It sure felt great to get a descent bite instead of those machine gun bites from shakers. Then the tide changed to incoming again cuz the water went out for about 4 to 5 hrs ( 1ft drop). It was about 4:45pm and I told Sean that I thought the incoming tide should be good cuz the water would be moving a lot better ( faster). And I was right cuz about 5:15pm I caught a nice 6 lber. A very good take down from the balancing beam! And then Sean caught another keeper. Then I missed a good take down cuz I was busy with my head turned. This was a good bite cuz by the time I tried to set the hook with only one hand but I was too late. We ended quiting at 6:10pm. We ended up using 9 bags of sardines and one lb of fresh shad. At least we caught our limits That's it! Good fishin' Jerry
Name: grow up people
Email: please.com
Location: used to fish the delta
Weather: gloomy
Water_condition: to hot
Date: 10-18-07
I have been checking this site to see how the fishing is since I haven't been able to go out in awhile, and all I see is people arguing. Why don't you just get back to posting the reports good or bad. I can see that "look at me" is a local guide that is insecure with is ability to put fish in the boat and he feels he needs to point fingers at good people, that are trying to help other's out. As for Mr. Wilson he might ask you to split gas with him for the day, but never have I heard him charge rates for profit and I know him well. It's a wonder why you don't see his post on here much these days. He is had enough of the B.S.
Name: captjim
Email: donotopen.comcast.net
Location: no where today
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 10-18-07
Don't know what Look At Me's problem is. Seems most reading this site appreciates the posting of reports and tips. Mark is one of the most unselfish fisherman to come along, always willing to share his years of knowledge unlike Look at Me who professes to share his tips with his one friend on the phone. Tip for Look at Me: If the posting of reports bothers you, buzz off !
Name: Look At Me!! Look at Me!! Look At Me!!!
Email: Trolling for clients.com
Location: In veiw of Mt. Diablo
Weather: Stormy
Water_condition: cloudy
Date: 10-18-07
Sal, times have changed, first came the cell phone then the Internet. Fishing will never be the same. To many people need instant gratification. Time on the water, knowledge of what tides to fish, how to read water for areas to target fish have gone by the wayside. People now use their keyboards to find their favorite Inrernet sites to get daily reports from people that either need some attention. Look At Me!! Look At Me!! Look At Me!!! or someone doing it for financial gain. You complain about reports on many Internet sites but you should talk to your friend Mark Wilson who started these rediclious reports, or you should go to one of his seminars, he will tell you what to use and where to fish and then hand out his business cards. Mark found an easy and effective way to get clients into his boat without actually being a licenced guide. Quit being so nieve, everybody has a reason to post. To bad it can't be like the old days when you would call your buddy and tell him the details of the fishing trip instead of telling 20,000 people.
Name: Dan De Bord
Email: ddebord2005@comcast.net
Location: in my mind on the net
Weather: perfect
Water_condition: perfect
Date: 10-18-07
Almost a Yacht, go to any decent fishing store or even Longs and by a Delta map by Fish . n . Map CO. They are waterproof plastic and list almost all the places the people talk about on these posts. I have used one over the last 2 years while reading these posts. I will have it open while reading and then try to locate the spots that are being discussed. Most are there plus handy tips on the map about fish species. It also has GPS way points listed. Tells you all of the launch and harbor facilities. Great starting place. A note to all the regular, helpful, and nice fisherman like Bob, Sal and Mark. Thanks for the many tips and updates on conditions. I will never be able to catch like these guys but it does help to make my "fishing" trips more enjoyable with some catching mixed in. Also for the new comer Robert it is nice to hear from you also and to actually be able to greet you on the water the other day. Grammar and spelling police not need on this site, true fisherman can figure it out.
Name: Almost A Yacht
Email: jikons@gmail.com
Location: sacramento Delta
Weather: normal
Water_condition: clear
Date: 10-18-2007
Well, first I like to say that I love you guys reports. Unlike Mr. Kim, I am not going to do any funny stuff, but I would like to ask a favor. I am trying to map out all the places like boat ramps, bait store and location to catch fish in the delta. But most of the spots mentioned in the reports are like aliens language to me. I don't know where they are. The one on the map I created are stole from Mr. Can Nguyen website. So if you have some time to spare, will you give me some of your advice and experience and locations that you usually fish. What type of bait and the set up so that I can update my list that will be useful for not only me but any new fisherman who want to catch what in the Delta area. Thanks a million. Tri http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?uid=118245244290544007426&hl=en&gl=us&ptab=2&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101165955873162919111.00043cc67bd158f754520
Name: Big Yurk
Email: Bigyurk@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sac@Walnut Grove and Mokelumne
Weather: all
Water_condition: 60*F
Date: 10-18-07
I would like to personally thank the people who take the time to post on this site. I have never posted on this site yet but am an avid reader of it. Growing up as a fisherman in the delta region I have had the opportunity to fish for everything from crawdads to sturgeon. Like many delta fishermen stripers and salmon are my passion and often my sleep and vacation patterns are dictated by tide and moon phase. I have seen many highs and lows in terms of game species populations and introduced pests (most notably water hyacinth and mitten crabs). I can honestly say that this years salmon season has ranked up there with the worst I can ever remember. This is closely followed by last years season which I find pretty scary. How many years of low returns can this population handle? This year I saw something new. There was a DFG boat in the Walnut Grove area several days this year. I did not see a warden in the boat but a few biologist types with clipboards looking as if they were doing a count of #’s of poles vs. fish dragging behind boats. Did anybody else see this? What does DFG have in store for salmon fishermen next? Would a third year of low returns be the nail in the coffin for our salmon fishery in the delta? On a positive note, the striper fishing has been fantastic! Thank you for those of you who post conditions and tips. I try many of them, some of them work for me and others do not. I have to agree with some of the previous posts that “in the shadow of Mt. Diablo” leaves a lot of guess work for fishermen in terms of spots. Mark Wilson’s reports on this site have never directly put fish into my boat. What they have done is inspire me to try new things, search new areas, and more or less just get out there and fish! He does have a vast knowledge of the striper fishery in the delta area. He is a champion for the striper as a species and would never do anything that would jeopardize the fish that has brought him so much enjoyment through out his life. For those of you who are worried about our delta game fish populations, fishing techniques, locations, bait and lure presentations are the least of our worries right now. Let’s do something about the water….. The more water that is diverted and pumped out the worse this situation is going to get. Thanks to all of you who post. It is well worth the read.
Name: daleina
Email: poles345@yahoo.com
Location: tipixo lake
Weather: sunny
Water_condition: calm
Date: 07-11-07
i was fishing i was just about to come in i took 1 more cast i got a 66inch carp i was using bread doe it was the best fight of my life
Name: Danny Hayes, Fish-N-Trip
Email: drhayes@frontiernet.net
Location: Sac River, SYC to Elkhorn
Weather: Light rain, then sunny & clear
Water_condition: semi clear, 59 + degrees
Date: 10-18-07
Wednesday, October 17th. Had 3 guys out with me today for their annual get-together for a day of salmon fishing, Tim, Jim & Craig. The lack of boats in the parking lot tells the salmon fishing story this year. Out of the maybe 15-20 boats on the river, we saw no fish caught all day. We had no take downs in 9 solid hours of trolling. We used all the usual stuff with many different scents. Saw 3 sea lions on the day and they had only one fish between them. There was only one guy fishing the mouth of the American which is very unusual for this time of year. Bob is right on the poor salmon fishing this year, worst I have ever seen. The guys still had a good time with their two icechests full of goodies. Tim was taking out family members with me on Friday for salmon, so I suggested sturgeon fishing instead. He agreed, so off to Suisun Bay for the next adventure. Good luck all.
Name: lost keys
Email: n/a.com
Location: miller park
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 10-17-07
fishing out of miller park did anybody happen to lose a set of ford keys with blue bottle opener and small bell on ring? if no one responds I will turn them in to sac police dept. thanks J
Name: John Cullen
Email: hammerjohn@sbcglobal.net
Location: all over the place
Weather: windy
Water_condition: grea
Date: 10-18-07
I agree with wishnbfishn, you folks are beginning to bite the very hand that feeds you. His reports are very helpful and to the point. He tells it like it is and is willing to help anyone. If you have problems with a report, just ask the person to clarify. Don't bicker on this site. This outstanding fisherman, teacher and friend is trying to help you help yourself. You should be thanking this person for all he's done for our local fisherpeople. Get it???? John Cullen
Name: wishnbfishn
Email: wishnbfishn@comcast.net
Location: All over the place
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Nice but low
Date: 10-17-07
I wouldn't normally respond negatively to a post, and never have here, but disparaging remarks about Mark Wilson rub me the wrong way and are just plain messed up! There is probably no one other individual who has helped local fishing enthusiasts with learning how to fish, especially for delta stripers, more than Mark Wilson. I think I speak for the VAST majority of local fisherpeople when I say "Thanks Mark Wilson - we appreciate your eductaional posts and words of advice". We wouldn't have learned nearly as much without him. He does not give exact locations, and saying 'in the shadow of Mt. Diablo" encomapsses hundreds of square miles of delta water. You're a fool if you think that "in the shadow of Mt. Diablo" divulges hallowed fishing holes. Thanks Mark. Don't let the sour grapes opinion of one poster spoil all the good you do for the rest of us. Wishnbfishn
Name: Just another fisherman
Email: fishonandrealeased.com
Location: reading the reports and responding
Weather: all clear
Water_condition: all clear
Date: 10-17-07
This message is for Sal. I have read this eve. about the gentleman that posted too much info. on your report page. I agree 100% with you that it can ruin a certain area in no time at all. I feel that a person that you should be having a talk with is Mr. Wilson. He seems to be on a mission to put every boat owner in northern cal. in the shadow of mt. diablo, armed with trick worms and bomber lures. Just a thought and nothing against Mr. Wilson...
Name: MEL
Email: meltodd@hotmail.com
Location: office
Weather: who knows
Water_condition: who knows
Date: 10-17-07
Bob, thanks for the reports. I really enjoy reading your reports. Very well done. I assume you are going back to the delta. Look forward to your reports and hope to see you out there. if I every get out of office. Also thanks to all the other individual that take the time to post for us guys that do not get out much. I will post reports if I ever get out. Thanks
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal,net
Location: SYC below Miller Park
Weather: Showers at times COOL
Water_condition: Very fishable clear at 61.6 *
Date: 10-17-07
OCTOBER 16th........TUESDAY.................BYE, BYE.......What a year at SYC.....Here's some of the highlights trolling here since September 8th.........Caught the largest King Salmon ever ( 48 lbs. ) Big Al got a 46 pounder just last week.....The PADDLE WHEEL which has been docked here for five years has SUNK!!!!...The weather, which started out in early September in the upper 90's is now struggling to get in the upper 50's.....Early winter? Yeah, STICK A FORK IN ME, I'M DONE......On normal years, I hang around here till about the 23rd of Otcober, but the past week has shown little improvement for all........My best results were the last week of September then came October which is normally the best time to hook up...Well, you know the story.....Not much happening at this date.....Can't wait to see the final data at all three fish hatcheries ....If last years run was less than half ( Returnees ) What will this year bring? In the same time period going back just three years from 05 to 07....Here's my total fish count each year......05......79 fish....06......32 fish.....07 ........12 fish........And where are the Jack salmon which normally follow the two & three year returnees? For all my fishing friends that will continue to fish this once great area till the winter rains muddy the system.. I wish you well.....I gave it my best shot and like everyone else refused to believe that they won't be coming.....Along with Fireman Jack & Tom Ramage we will be the delta just a little early chasing Mr. Striper & the mighty white sturgeon......Oh yeah, almost forgot my fishing report for yesterday........Tom Ramage & myself got skunked.....While Pastor Steve got his first ever Salmon trolling in his boat...A 26 pounder......This fish was taken at high tide ( 11:20am)...Hope you guys fishing at SYC put out a few reports in the coming weeks.....I'm out & see ya on the river.....Shell Robert & big Al...Knock Um dead........Naked.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Collinsville Area
Weather: Overcast, light showers & rain
Water_condition: Semi-clear
Date: 10-16-07
My boat is in for work and Bill Crooks is nice enough to invite me out for a day on the Delta chasing striped bass. Lower Sherman Island launch. Water 61.7-62.4*, semi-clear; air 50-65*; sky overcast, light showers & light rain; wind 0-2 mph. Reference tide for the day Collinsville, high tide 8:32 a.m. 2.7’, sunrise 7:17, Moon 18% visible; low tide 12:46 a.m. 1.8’, high tide 6:04 p.m. 3.9’. 7:00 a.m. we are in. We shallow trolled several areas in Broad Slough shallow & deep for only one or two small legals. We trolled Middle Slough, Winter’s Island SW, 0.9’ outgoing tide, inside deep. Got one undersized in the shallow troll stretch. We motored to Montezuma Slough and troll deep at incoming water from an irrigation pipe below the island and catch small legals to 6# on almost each pass within a 200 yard stretch. We tried Broad Slough again for one small legal. 2:00 we head back to Lower Sherman. 7 hours, 55 miles, caught 10 legals to 6#, kept 4, released 5. Lost one fish, had 3-4 takes, no stick. 2-3 undersized fish. No real tide influenced action. A slow but successful day on the Delta. Thanks for the invite and company Bill. <’{{{{~
Name: sweetfish
Email: 2 muchbul@sbcglobal.net
Location: Cache Slough Area
Weather: overcast
Water_condition: murky
Date: 10-16-07
Menyong, Wow from 10/10 to 10/15 and you have enough to qualify for a UCSB study, no wonder we are being passed by the rest of the world in educational excellence. That said, good bye, see ya later, and peace out. We took my friends Grandson out to a Catfish hole we've been fishing for 30 years and it did not dissapoint, he almost fell asleep reeling in the 25th cat to 4lbs, Cache slough area on fresh shad. I can't remember the last time I laughed that hard for 4 hrs.
Name: nino Benuzzi
Email: nino2x@sbcglobal.net
Location: eagle lake spaulding track
Weather: good
Water_condition: fine
Date: 10-15-07
follow up fished oct. 7th thru the 11th caught a total 18 fish between 2 of us our freinds fish 1 day longer than us had 21 fish
Name: Wishnbfishn
Email: wishnbfishn@comcast.net
Location: Anyplace the fish are
Weather: Any
Water_condition: Any
Date: 10-16-07
Naked.... Enjoy seeing you out there around SYC salmon hunting and am going to miss your local reports. Where are you off to? Wishnbfishn
Name: bmworks2fish
Email: bmworks2fish@wmconnect.com
Location: sacramento,ca
Weather: rainy
Water_condition: green
Date: 10-16-07
hey menyoung, that is cool that you trick everybody. it is nice to see that all etnic groups can get along in a sport and agree that there are no prejudices on what we catch. for those who dont abide by rules look out someone is always watching and you will eventually wil be caught.
Name: c'mon guys wise up
Email: wattaloser@aol.com
Location: in the gene pool, kinda shallow
Weather: brrrrr, gettin colder
Water_condition: deep, well over everybody's head
Date: 10-15-07
Hello Fellow Fishermen, Well, now do you get it? The Internet is a place for anyone to be anyone they choose to be... Shouldn't be a real surprise to a fisherman. Throw out a good bait and something will hit it... So what, no one fishes Eagle Lake, C'mon give me a shout out and tell me what the water is like. Yours Truly, C'mon guys Aka :Dale Stanfield as previously posted.
Name: Mark Benuzzi
Email: Nino2x@sbcglobal.net
Location: 10-8 through 10-14
Weather: Nice weather
Water_condition: great
Date: 10-15-07
Fishing was great. We trolled and got our limits every day. # to 4 lbs.
Name: Menyong Kim
Email: menyong_tc@netzero.net
Location: California Delta
Weather: very well
Water_condition: looking good
Date: 10-14-07
Menyong have very very very small pee-pee. Menyong believe that small striper make pee-pee bigger.
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal,net
Location: Montezuma Slough AREA
Weather: N/A
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 10-15-07
WHOOPS ! FORGOT TO REPLY TO FISHERMAN JACK AT SHERMAN......LOTS OF JELLY FISH IN MONTEZUMA SLOUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!THEY ARE CLEAR & ABOUT 3 INCHES WIDE.....MUST BE A STRONG SALTWATER INVERSION WITH THE CURRENT TIDES?????? IM OUT......BOB.
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal,net
Location: Montezuma slough & SYC
Weather: See Report
Water_condition: Semi clear at SYC & off colored at Montezuma.
Date: 10-15-07
OCTOBER 15th, MONDAY ................TWO DAY REPORT..................SUNDAY OCT 14th.........Returned to Montezuma slough with my wife Sandy & Tom Ramage who took his Father & friend in his Tracker boat.....No sturgeon caught on this day, but we did get pretty good action on schoolie stripes.....We used all of the normal stuff for sturgeon / Stripers, like shad, ghost shrimp, & fresh made salmon roe balls.....The weather was perfect for a Sunday adventure...No rain, no winds, Just balmy all day.....While I was trying to target the big boy ( Sturgeon) Tom & company was happy catching the striped bass...His Dad was the top dog of the day as far as numbers.....Largest striper caught in my boat was a 7 1/2 pounder by my wife.... Tom's dad got a 6 pounder......No Monsters on this day....Only had one sturgeon pump on my rod, but the traffic on the slough was crazy all day with the final day of the Rio Vista Bass derby....This body of water gets really disturbed with the many boats running back & forth! Still a fun day shared by many!!.... Ok! Now here's todays report at SYC.....I got skunked & had to leave early, I normally stay till 5:00pm or later.....Tom Ramage's Dad picked up a 29 pounder just at the top of the tide ( 10:50am.)....Only fish I saw caught & I left at 12:30 pm........A cloudy and breezy day for sure!.....Will try it again tomorrow as this will be my last week here for local salmon fishing.........Will miss all the friendly local fisherman that have been in this area since September 8th.....I hope the run picks up? .....Hey Fireman Jack...Long weekend huh? Have fun Elk hunting in Colorado.......The stripes are waiting.....See ya on the river.....Naked....
Name: BassJack.com
Email: Jack@BassJack.com
Location: Sherman Island Area
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: off color/63 degrees
Date: 10-12-2007
Here is a three day report from the Sherman Island area. 10/12/2007 – Launched at Sandy Beach with Dustin at 7:00 am. Ran down to Sherman Island. I caught and released a 46” sturgeon at 9:30 am during the outgoing tide on roe and lamprey. We switched to trolling along the west bank during the incoming tide and I picked up a striper about 24” which I kept for eating. Ran up to Cache Slough with no action. Back down by Sherman Island to fish with bait but didn’t have any action. The water temperature was 63 degrees. The incoming tide proved to be slow. Off the water at 5:00 pm. 10/13/2007 – Launched at Sherman Island at 7:30 am with Jason and Dustin. Fished the outgoing tide with roe, lamprey and shad. I picked up a 36” sturgeon on roe and lamprey. We trolled the incoming tide with Bombers along the West Bank and Decker Island with no success. Back down to Chain Island with no luck. Jason picked up a 24” striper during the incoming tide on shad by Sherman Island which he released. There were lots of sturgeon jumping all day. The water temperature was 63 degrees. Off the water at 5:00 pm. 10/14/2007 - Launched at Sherman Island at 6:30 am with Jason and Dustin. Fished the outgoing tide with roe, lamprey and shad. Here is where it gets weird. Dustin says he sees a jellyfish and I’m like, “no way”. Sure enough, there are thousands of small pink jellyfish swimming with the tide past our boat. They were about 3” in diameter when fully extended. I guess the incoming tide washed them in from Montezuma Slough. I picked up a 28” sturgeon on roe and lamprey during the beginning of the outgoing tide. On the slack tide Jason picked up a small keeper striper and then he hooks a sturgeon. It broke off his leader after about five minutes. A few minutes later Dusting hooks into a sturgeon. It turned out to be a fat 48” white sturgeon which we released. There were lots of sturgeon jumping all day. The water temperature was 63 degrees – it was a beautiful day. Off the water at 2:00 pm.
Name: FishNRookie
Email: Sushi4theSoul@hotmail.com
Location: On the forum
Weather: Hilarous
Water_condition: Downright funny
Date: 10-15-07
Haha, way to go Menyong. I got pretty irritated by your initial posting but over the years I've learned that you just can't reason with people via forums and blogs. There's just too many people out there trying to get a rise out of you. Go Gauchos! Class of '02
Name: Squirrel
Email: jerryt@morenotrenching.com
Location: Chain Island
Weather: Rainy and Sunny
Water_condition: Clear
Date: 10-15-07
Three Day Report: Friday 10/12/07 Fished with Fireman Jack in the Sherman Island Area and Landed a few Stripers in the 15" to 29" Range and 1 40" Stugeon all on Shad and Gost Shrimp. Saturday 10/13/07 Fished with Fireman Jack in the Chain Island Area and Never left Anchor From Sunrise to Sunset Catching and Releasing 40 Stripers from 12" to 32" Keeping a 28", 28.5" and 32" for the freezer. Sunday 10/14/07 Fished with Fireman Jack in the same spot as the day before and landed fewer stripers but had steady action all day with fish from the 17" to 22" bracket and let them all go to live another day.
Name: Menyong Kim
Email: menyong_tc@netzero.net
Location: All over California
Weather: doesn't matter
Water_condition: doesn't matter
Date: 10-15-07
Thank you all for your time & inputs to my postings. My postings are going to be used in a UCSB study concerning human-to-human reactions from people of varying races/descents. I've conducted similar studies on other forums concerning other races besides Asian/Asian pacific islanders. The other forums contained the same subject (individual breaking F&G regulations), but of different race/ethnic background. So far, the reactions/responses have pretty much been the same throughout the varying races, showing that there isn't a racial prejudice towards an individual race. This is great news as I am an avid outdoorsman and enjoy fishing. It's good to know that a sport as enjoyable as fishing is enjoyed amongst those who don't have a prejudice towards specific races. So with that said, sorry for the interruption on this forum and thank you all for your inputs. One more thing, I am an Asian-american and I do always abide by all F&G regulations and I will report anyone that I see breaking the law. Sorry again for the forum interruption. Don't worry, you won't here from me again, and yes, Menyong Kim is a fictional name. Thanks again, God bless, and good luck fishing!
Name: ROBERT FROM SHELL
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sacramento yacht club
Weather: WARM
Water_condition: CLEAR 60 DEGREE
Date: 10-14-07
I arrived at Miller Park at 5.35 and I was the 8th boat in line. Started to troll a double silver tron blade with green beads and white. Around at 8am their was 12 boat around the yacht club. With no hook ups or take downs, I pulled out my tackle box. I tried blue, red, pink, all kinds of hammerheads in silver and gold. Got off the water at 5.30pm. I did hear that one fish was caught by the water fall on the anchor.
Name: captjim
Email: dontopen@comcast.net
Location: not fishing today
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 10-15-07
Braiderb is absolutely right. Ignore the dumb imposter sob and he'll go away.
Name: Dave Cyr
Email: davecyr@sbcglobal.net
Location: Antioch Bridge to Honker Bay
Weather: Excellent - FAC
Water_condition: Very nice after Friday's storm
Date: 10-14-07
Well I have not been out for a while - so what a better way to start back in than with a three day marathon and I mean marathon. My fishing partner Ricky Jr. jumped in his dad's boat right after the storm pasted on Friday - he did not leave the water until Sunday at 1:00 pm. Ricky joined me in my 17' Bass Tracker on Saturday morning an we continued to fish around the clock until Sunday afternoon - yeph we were fish crazy - trying our best to place in the Rio Vista Bass Derby. Once the target of 34 1/2" for the Striper was announced we figured we better add bait fishing to our usual lures only approach since we have not caught any Stripers that big this year trolling or plugging. Ricky has some experience bait fishing for Stripers - I have none, nor do I care to have any more. We spent a good bit of money on Fresh Shad, Frozen Jumbo Shad, Sardines, and Pile Worms - wish I would have spent it on Bombers and Rebels. We started off in Honker Bay, anchored off the Firing Line - got a Flounder and a few very small Stripers - time to get out of there. I bend over the bow on the Tracker to pull in the anchor line and score a 9.5 on the front filp dive right into the drink - sun glasses gone - nice. Harder than you might think to get back into the boat - something to think about. We head up to Collinsville and go back to what I know - Ricky gets a 10 lb. 31" Striper on the deep diver pearl BBR - we got a handfull more all under 8 lb. Time to go meet the wife at the ramp for dry clothes so I can get ready for the hot all night bait bite. We anchored up for the night (lots of fun in an open boat) just below the Antioch Bridge - Ricky goes to sleep - I fish all night for one 10" Striper - bait is good (for what I'm not sure). At first light back to trolling at Collinsville - 12 minutes of trolling and another nice Striper on the same lure - tried every color of deep diving Yozuri for no fish - we both switched to the deep pearl BBR and had good action but no fish larger than the 31" from the day before. We were just about to leave to get our fish measured in Rio Vista when we stop to talk to the four guys who were bait fishing in the same spot off of Collinsville for two days - the largest fish they had was 24". While talking to them a belly up Striper drifted by our boat - it looked bigger than the one we had - we spun the boat around and scooped him up in the net - the Striper was still alive and shook his head big time when I lipped him out of the net. This fish had a terrible wound just before the tail - that section was rotten a had a horrible smell - the fish was 32" and weighed 14 lbs. - the biggest fish for our three day combined effort - no bait , no lure needed. If that's not fish story enough - it has a DF&G tag in it ! May be we will get some of that bait money back after all. Needless to say, neither of our two fish were good enough to place in the derby - all other fish caught were released. After getting the fish measured, I went across the street to Haps and bought the last pearl deep BBR and a few pearl shallow Bombers - I feel better now.
Name: The little asian dude
Email: n/a
Location: near buoy 16 and west bank
Weather: calm and little breeze
Water_condition: semiclear
Date: 10-13-07
This is a late report for Saturday. It's like a zoo at there on sat. Fishermens are everywhere. I was trolling shallow bomber on the westbank early in the morning for nada. But marked fished out in the 13 feet. So I switched over to bbr and caught 3 shaker and 1 keeper to 8#. After a few passes, everthing went dead. Too much witches hair and many boats are trolling in the same area. So I took off and switched over to bait fish near buouy 16 and fished for a few hours there with many shaker and no keeper. One sardine left in the bag so I hooked it up and let it be my last cast. My rod tip started to shake and shake like little striper. So I ignored it, and suddenly it went straight down and I grabbed the handle and it was on. This sucker took my line and swam straight toward the up stream almost near the bouy. I told my fishin buddy reel up his line and started to pull up the anchore, and in the mean time this sucker took almost all my 30lbs spider wire braided line. I look at my reel spool and it probably has like maybe 2 yards left. So we got the motor started and chase the fish up stream and retrieve almost some of the line back. But this sucker still kept pulling and wouldn't give up so I just let him pull my 12 feet valvo down stream and up stream couple of times. Finally this sucker started to slowing down and I put a little pressure to it and reel him in and it was a diamond back show up and it went straight back down again take out some more lines. My back was killing me and both my arm are tired. I was sweating as I haven't fought this fish in a longest time. My buddy offer to take over , but I say........noway, this is mine and just kick back and relax, I am having fun. I only ment to fish for striper not sturgeon. Oh well, So I justed play with the fish for awhile and finally he give up and float right next to my boat. It's was a 64 inches just perfect. Good thing I got my stugeon report card with me. I got the fished on board and remeasured it again to see if it a legal size. It's actually 63 1/2 inches. I was going to let it go because it doesn't fit my frying pan, but by buddy want it and plus he really like sturgeon. So I tagged it and reccorded on the stamp. My remainging will be only two left before it expired on Jan. 2008. By the way, it was a male. Good thing, otherwise I feel so guilty for killing millions of baby sturgeon. We deep fried and it actually tasted like chicken leg. Sorry for this long reports. I hoped this will get you guys off that kimchi man topic. Good luck.
Name: fishpal_14
Email: fishpal_14@yahoo.com
Location: power lines
Weather: good
Water_condition: murky
Date: 10-14-07
Menyong kim If you are who you say you are please read what i have to say. I am asian also. I like striper also. But i fish by the rules and follow the laws and regulations. See if you break laws and post reports about it like this. You are only giving peepole a tool that can be used to profile asians. So please learn the rules and regulations. I like to eat fish also but if i want to cook a fish that fits in the pan i go catch some trout. If this is some one that is acting as an asian to get a rise out of peepole. Please understand that you are also helping peepole to stereo type peepole of my race. There are alot of things that can be said about us. Some things are true and it is not that we are bad peepole. It is that some asians were not born in this country. And things are different in the countrys that they come from. That is not an excuse that makes it ok. That is just how it is. So as sportsman and anglers we should not be quick to judge. Instead we should help peepole of different cultures and races to understand the rules and regulations. It is like teaching are children in a way. If no one takes the time to teach them the right way they may never undrestand. So sorry for the lecture but these are some opinions that may be help full to every one.
Name: braiderb
Email: raiders@yahoo.com
Location: Decker Island
Weather: good
Water_condition: semi-clear
Date: 10-14-07
C'mon guys. Quit answering this fool Kim. First of all, your responding to a white dude pretending to be an asian who doesnt know any better. He's just trying to get your goats. Cant you tell by the way he says things? The more you respond, the more dumb he makes you look. Its obvious that he's not who he says he is. Leave this fool alone and he'll go away. Lets save the reports for real catches.
Name: Bass Smacker
Email: Jackmo69@msn.com
Location: every where
Weather: cold
Water_condition: clear
Date: 10-14-2007
Mr Kim Can't wait till you get busted. It is people like you the give all of us a bad name. So when you do get busted please post it so we can all go to your court date.
Name: Steamer47
Email: steamer47@earthlink.net
Location: Here on the Net
Weather: Cooling Down
Water_condition: Chillin'
Date: 10-14-07
Menyong Kim - I would like to invite you to go striper fishing with me on my boat any upcoming weekend. I'm not a great fisherman, and I've only caught one keeper striper ever, but I think I know how to do it and I have the gear and some experience and I'm sure we can catch some legal stripers you can cook up and eat and not have to put up with insults from anyone. I could use your help getting to be a better strper fisherman! Email me. - Steamer47
Name: Roland "Innovate" Aspiras
Email: innovatrium@hotmail.com
Location: No Where Today.
Weather: Nope
Water_condition: Nope
Date: 10-13-07
Let him do what he's doing. He'll get caught soon enough. By the way - I've had a neighbor like you - he would always havebuckets filled with little Stripers and would brag thinking he was a better fisherman. So one day he got caught had to pay upwards to about $2000.00 You thnk its funny? I'll think its funny when you get caught. Dont be surprised if one of us turns you in. I have binoculars with me at all times, and I'm sure many of the boaters that work Rio Vista do too. Have a nice day!
Name: Big Al Ezell
Email: bigalsfishn1@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sac Y Club
Weather: Rain 10/12 Clear sunny skies 10/13
Water_condition: 4ft visibility reasonably good for Salmon 59.8 degrees
Date: 10-13-07
Sorry, the water temp today was a cool 59.8 degrees and the Salmon was caught at 8:10 AM. Long days of fishing takes its toll. Big Al will regroup tomorrow at home smoking more Salmon.
Name: Big Al Ezell
Email: bigalsfishn1@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sac Y Club
Weather: Rain 10/12 Clear sunny skies 10/13
Water_condition: 4ft visibility reasonably good for Salmon 69-72 degrees
Date: 10-13-07
This is a 2 day report. Launched at Miller at 6:10 AM 10/12. Trolled SYC with my long time friend Gary hoping to get him a Salmon.It began to rain shortly after launching and continued all day.No hits at SYC and saw only 1 fish caught so we decided to weather the rain in my dry cabin waiting for Salmon to come to us at the mouth of the American with a sardine wrapped Kwikfish silver/green lip. We watched a big furbag munch on several Salmon while we waited the rain out. We marked lots of Salmon going under us but no takedowns. No let up so we decided to troll back to Miller to call it a day. Decided to dry my boat out on the river today before putting it away. Launched at Miller at 7:00AM 10/13 and began to troll SYC at 7:30 going downstream. On my first turn around I trolled past the paddle boat and I felt this was going to be another fruitless day without a takedown. About 50 feet past the paddle boat I felt a sudden stopping of my line as if it were a snag. Well, that snag ended up being a 46LB buck salmon that was 48 inches long as full of sea lice. Upon cleaning it I noticed there were no milt sacs and the intestines had partially digested anchovys in its stomach. I was using double blade green silvertron with pearl beads and 4 ounces of weight. These fish are coming but they are definitely late. Maybe this fish was supposed to come in last year and instead stayed in the sea and survived to live another year. I will call the F&G biologist to tell them my findings. Hopefully this was not a sterile Salmon that could not spawn. If anyone has ever encountered this before please E-mail me. My advice to all fisherman trying for Salmon is fish for them and they will come. Se Ya on the water, Big (Happy) Al
Name: Menyong Kim
Email: menyong_tc@netzero.net
Location: delta water
Weather: very nice
Water_condition: very nice
Date: 10-13-07
Mister Ken. I not sure why you have such insult to me but I just here to enjoy fishing and to eat what I catch and not waste. I only look this site to read report. not make trouble. I go fishing again tomorow and forget about all these insult. i not keeping the small ones and i use frozen anchovies. 12 inches fish not too small to me. thank you other fisherman for the helpful report. they help me catch fish easy.
Name: Ken Yamauchi
Email: kenyamo@aol.com
Location: Miller Park - SYC
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Pretty Clear
Date: 10-13-07
Menyong Kim - You may be offended by the other fisherman out there and I agree there comments aren't cool but you're just plane stupid for not reading the fishing regulations nor caring about obiding to the laws. People like you make it easy for non-asians to stereo-type and generalize negative attitudes toward the asian community. You're lack of respect towards fish and game regulations assumes that you are NOT from this country. Don't fish as if you were in some other country - I am assuming your Asian American but in either case, you're fishing in American / State of California waters - respect the law and the fisherman who enjoy fishing sport of fishing. Stop thinking about just yourself and catching fish just to fit in your fricken pan! If you don't know the regulations, check out this website: http://www.fgc.ca.gov/html/fishregs.html Besides reading all the crap about Menyong Kim and his little fish, my son and I landed a 30 lbs. shiny female salmon! Great day for us - my son has been extremely patient, hooking him on a red and blue Vibrax spinner. Ken
Name: Otha Livingston
Email: Olivingston@sbcglobal.net
Location: CAPLES LAKE, Sierra's
Weather: CLEAR, WINDY
Water_condition: CLEAR
Date: 10-13-07
On Monday, October 8th went to Caples Lake for some trout before the big freeze. Between 4 of us, we caught and released approximately 30+ trout. Biggest to about 14 inches. Several nice brookies and the rest rainbows. 2 pound leaders, 18" off a snap swivel and a 1/4 oz egg, slid sinker. LEMON TWIST POWER BAIT! tried a bunch of other baits... Lemon twist is the ticket at Caples. Inflated night crawlers worked very well also. Good luck to anyone thinking about taking the drive. I fished off of the rocks on the face of the dam.
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal,net
Location: Montezuma Slough ( Nurse slough)
Weather: WINDY & Driving rain at times!
Water_condition: Just off colored to 63.6*
Date: 10-13-07
FRIDAY October 12th.................With the Rio Vista Bass Derby going on this weekend, Tom Ramage & myself decided to try a little STURGEON / STRIPER fishing in the Suisun area.....While the weather did not cooperate with us...Thanks! Mark Finan!! ( Channel 3 weatherman) A chance of rain turned out to be Rain & Wind likely!!!! Armed with fresh salmon roe balls & Shad and a dozen ghost shrimp, we fought the winds, rain & managed to catch one undersize sturgeon ( 36 incher ) & 6 KEEPER Striped Bass which went from 6 lbs to 8 lbs.... All released.....Here's the deal...4 of the 6 stripes came on the roe balls!!!!! In the past 5 years fishing roe balls at the powerlines ( Rio Vista ) area, I have only caught one striper hitting ROE....Getting 4 at Montezuma in one day???? I thought was strange!! Oh well thats fishing....The good news was, NO SQUAWFISH stealing the salmon roe balls in this part of the delta.....Don't think they like the salt in the water? Got all of our action late in the day as the winds let up on the top of the incoming tide...With the top up on my jetcraft the rain was coming down sideways and we couldn't help getting wet! You know how it is once you get wet, You lose your body heat very quickly....but its a long drive from Sacto & we fished right into dark & finally called it a day at 8:20 pm...Another fun fishing adventure with my good buddy Tom Ramage.....Even with the adverse weather conditions, we could have quit like alot of other fisherman at midday, but would have missed the late bite....Think we were the only dudes out there that were not in the derby? See ya on the river.....Bob. P.S. Whats with the undersize fish crap?? Someone must be really bored. Stick with REAl fishing reports please!!!!!
Name: Menyong Kim
Email: menyong_tc@netzero.net
Location: in the delta waters
Weather: nice to me
Water_condition: chilly
Date: 10-11-07
I don't like the reply from this people. It's very rude. I don't have a car so you wont write any licens numbers. I am practice the martial arts for 22 years so I don't think you can throw me at the bush or tree. but you can try if you like. I dont read the rules for fish size, but I don't keep too many of these so no big deal to me. Thank you those who aren't rude in this forum.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: San Joaquin Delta
Weather: Tolerable
Water_condition: Semi-clear
Date: 10-12-07
My lucky dog, Spike, and I decided to try for stripers despite wether forecast of light showers. We launched at Lower Sherman Island. Water 63.2*, semi-clear; air 60-70*; sky overcast, light showers & light rain; wind 0-4 mph. Another day to learn our way around part of the San Joaquin River Delta. Reference tide for the day Collinsville, high tide 4:52 a.m. 3.0’, sunrise 7:14, Moon 0% visible; low tide 10:23 a.m. 1.1’, high tide 4:04 p.m. 3.9’. outgoing/slack tide, dirty. At 6:50 I trolled Collinsville deep, outgoing/slack tide, semi-clear for nothing. Broad Slough shallow, semi-clear, 63.2* for 5 legals, 3 on the B16 Pearl with pink tail & shad spray and 2 on the Pearl Rebel with pink tail & shad spray. I trolled Middle Slough, Winter’s Island SW, deep on 1.8’ incoming tide. Got 4 legals, all on the Chartreuse Yo-Zuri with white tail, shad spray. Towards the end of the bite my 90 hp motor control gets stuck in start position, cannot be put in gear. I troll awhile on the 15 hp, the bite is over. 1:00 I head back to Lower Sherman on the 15 hp motor in 4 mph wind, light rain. 2:00 in! 6 hours, 34 miles, caught & released 9 legals 7#, 7#, 5#,, 20”, 6#, 9#, 4#, 22”. Lost one large fish maneuvering boat in a narrow, weedy area. Had 3-4 takes, no stick. No undersized fish. A successful, beautiful day on the Delta despite the 90 hp motor problem (not sure how long I’ll be without a boat). Thanks for the company Spike. <’{{{{~
Name: ROBERT FROM SHELL
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sacramento yacht club
Weather: WARM
Water_condition: 60.8 clear
Date: 10-11-07
I arrived at miller park at 7am. The ramp is getting worse. The naked dude picked me up at the ramp. We trolled all day with none. trolling double blades silvertrons. Got off the water at 4pm no fish seen or caught. On Thursday Tom, Bob, Big Al were out their doing what they love to do. Tom started it off with the first fish then another guy got his salmon. Two fish in 10min, that's how you start out the morning bite. I Always go fishing on my father birthday Friday he would of turn 72 now the bad news. I didn't catch nothing just one take down at 10.48am got of the water at 2.30pm
Name: Mel Todd
Email: meltodd@hotmail.com
Location: not
Weather: ugly
Water_condition: who knows
Date: 10-12-07
Bob, please come back we need some real reports.
Name: yogi bear
Email: boo-boo.net
Location: surfing reports
Weather: rain
Water_condition: good
Date: 10-12-07
Mabey he had to keep them because they were bleeding...
Name: Sal DiMercurio
Email: whaler1@scbglobal.net
Location: On the internet
Weather: raining like crazy
Water_condition: very wet.
Date: 10-12-07
Man, this guy chummed, & tossed out the bait, & you guys bit hook line & sinker. The guy is trolling, & you guys really went for it. He's laughing his a$$ off right now while reading your replies.. Sal
Name: dale stanfield
Email: dandanger@sbcglobal.net
Location: Eagle Lake - Spaulding launch
Weather: Turning cold yet
Water_condition: Need to know lake level
Date: 10-12-07
Anybody been up to Eagle Lake recently that can give me some information on how the fishing is doing and what the lake level is like. It was real low last year at this time and boating was interesting then. What's it like now?
Name: johnftball
Email: johnftball@yahoo.com
Location: stockton port
Weather: rainy
Water_condition: clear
Date: 10-12-07
Menyong if i was fishing next to you and seen you doing these things not only would i wright your license plait number or cf number and turn you in. on the other hand i might even kick the snot out of ya toss in the bushes and then toss your tackle in the drink.
Name: Vallejojoe
Email: eeg2@pge.com
Location: California Today
Weather: rain
Water_condition: flat
Date: 10-12-07
Someone needs to fry that guy. There is no excuss for not knowing the fishing regulations. I wonder if he even has a valid fishing license? Or what the limit is? This is one reason why we need more fish and game wardens.
Name: Menyong Kim
Email: menyong_tc@netzero.net
Location: California delta
Weather: not fishing now
Water_condition: it has cold wind
Date: 10-10-07
I just guess the size. I like the smaller size so I can fry in the pan. I eat all sizes they all tasting very good to me. I like the stripe bass better than the other kind of fish. Thank you for helping with these reports.
Name: Menyong Kim
Email: menyong_tc@netzero.net
Location: California delta
Weather: not fishing now
Water_condition: it has cold wind
Date: 10-10-07
I just guess the size. I like the smaller size so I can fry in the pan. I eat all sizes they all tasting very good to me. I like the stripe bass better than the other kind of fish. Thank you for helping with these reports.
Name: Menyong Kim
Email: menyong_tc@netzero.net
Location: California delta
Weather: not fishing now
Water_condition: it has cold wind
Date: 10-10-07
I just guess the size. I like the smaller size so I can fry in the pan. I eat all sizes they all tasting very good to me. I like the stripe bass better than the other kind of fish. Thank you for helping with these reports.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Not This Time
Weather: Na
Water_condition: NA
Date: 10-11-07
Menyong Kim: Welcome to the FishinReport.com. For your information striped bass need to be 18 inches to be kept and only 2 can be kept per person. Once again, welcome, regards. Guy
Name: Menyong Kim
Email: menyong_tc@netzero.net
Location: California Delta
Weather: very well
Water_condition: looking good
Date: 10-10-07
Hi there. This my first posting in this report forum. I always read these report but never report the trip I do. I fished of the bank all day and catched 6 stripe bass. I threw 2 back to the water because they are only 8 inch or so. I keep all the others because they are bigger I think maybe 12 inch or so. I use the frozen anchovy.
Name: John Cullen
Email: hammerjohn@sbcglobal.net
Location: Port of Sacto.
Weather: Great
Water_condition: Great
Date: 10-11-07
WARNING Once again we've had a fisherman lose a wheel off of his boat trailer. We don't know if it's vandalism or if the lub nuts were not properly tightened the last time. Do you ever check yours??????????????? You might want to do so regularly and prevent this from happening to you my friends. It only takes a few seconds. Next time you start out or when you load that boat on the trailer after a day of fishing, cast an eye on those lug nuts. Tight lines John Cullen
Name: Ron Bernhardt
Email: Rebernhardt@aol.com
Location: below Mildred
Weather: weather front approaching
Water_condition: stained/weeds
Date: 10-09-07
Falling barometer does it again! Once again I re-confirmed my belief that nothing makes stripers bite like a falling barometer. Took a newbie from out of the area today & we had pretty steady action all day long. Didn't make much difference what color BB Rebel we put on the fish were interested. Final count - about 16 hits for 11 fish 6-10# --- and of course the proverbial big one that got away -- And it actually did. My buddy hooked one at the end of the day that quickly tore off an extra 100 feet from his line counter reel. Then about 5 minutes into the fight the line got snagged in 17 feet of water with still 75 feet of line out & try as we might we could never free it up & finally had to cut the line. Oh well!
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: San Francisco Bay
Weather: Very nice Fall day
Water_condition: Fine
Date: 10-09-07
Joe Grandchamp invited me to join he & his son John for a San Francisco Bay halibut outing. We launched at the Berkeley Marina $5). Air 50-60*; sky overcast; wind 0-2 mph. The Berkeley Sports Center recording (510-849-2727 (Press 5) said the live bait receiver would be open 6-9 a.m. M-F, it was closed. We motored over to the San Francisco live bait receiver. We did not have their tel #, they were closed also but a guy cleaning up was nice enough to give us some dead anchovies to drift. Their tel # is 415-507-1962. I called it and it did say their last day was October 7th. 8:15 we were in off South Angel Island, incoming tide. We had three take, I lost one & landed a 14” mackerel (the boat did not get skunked). 10:15 Treasure Island West side. 11:30 headed in. A nice Fall day on the Bay. Thanks for the invite and company Joe, nice meeting your son John. After Joe got home he called Berkeley and was told the live bait receiver is still open, has plenty of bait for party boats. I do not know if that means they do not sell to private boaters or are only open, selling to private boaters on the days the party boats go out. Anyone know about live bait for private boaters?
Name: BassJack.com
Email: Jack@BassJack.com
Location: Rio Vista Area
Weather: super nice!!!
Water_condition: semi-clear/65 degrees
Date: 10-08-07
10/8/2007 – Went on an exploring mission on Sunday in my new boat and did a little fishing. Launched at Hogback and headed down to the Rio Vista Bridge. Fished for about 30 minutes at the end of the outgoing tide with sardines for a few shaker bites and nothing else. Lots of Witches Hair moss on the line. Headed down by Sherman Island and fished the beginning of the outgoing tide for one small shaker striper on a sardine. No moss, and I saw lots of jumping sturgeon in the short time I was out there. I’ll be heading back down to that area next weekend.
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Decker Island
Weather: Perfect
Water_condition: Semi-clear
Date: 10-09-07
Hello! Dept of Fish and Game! I'm sorry but I didn't clarify myself when I was tellin FishinReport about the 16 and 17"ers. I should have mentioned that they were in the shaker category of mine. I just wanted to say that they were good fighters. However, I did have your Fish and Game employee measure my two fish that I brought into the dock at Brannan Island. And they measured 146 centimeters! Sorry for the inconvience. Sincerely, Jerry Yuke
Name: D.F.G Officer Greenwater
Email: www.dfg.com
Location: Decker Island
Weather: clear
Water_condition: good
Date: 10-09-06
I patrol these waters at least 4 times a week and I better not catch you with 16" and 17" striped bass. The fine is $ 500.00 per illegal fish. Remember, " = inches and lbs = pounds. We will be watching you.
Name: Department Of Fish and Game
Email: www.fgc.ca.gov
Location: Decker Island
Weather: Fair
Water_condition: Clear
Date: 10-09-07
Jerry not sure if you are stating that the (2) 17"er and the 16"er were your 3 keepers, but if they are you might want to check the regulations on what a legal striped bass is.
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Decker Island Area
Weather: perfect
Water_condition: Semi-clear
Date: 10-09-07
I took me, myself, and I out striper fishing down Decker Island way yesterday. I got at the ramp at 7:15am and got to start trolling in Broad Slough about 8am. The low tide was about 10:15am. I couldn't get a hit for 2 hours of that sucking trolling. So I went to one of my favorite spots in the Decker Island area and baitfished. I quit about 4pm. I caught 3 keepers and about 12 shakers. Two 16"ers and a 17"er that gave pretty good fights. That's it! Good fishin'! Jerry
Name: Dan De Bord
Email: ddebord2005@comcast.net
Location: Miller to below Minnow Hole
Weather: Very nice
Water_condition: Clear and in the low sixties
Date: 10-13-07
Launched before 5:45 am and trolled until a little after 11:00. Four lines in the water with a variety of lures. We had one take down and landed that nice 28 pound male. The lucky fisherman was on his first ever Salmon fishing trip and was very excited to catch such a nice fish. Probably ruined for life now that he has caught a big salmon. His fishing experience as nominal prior to this trip and he was on a two day license and had no equipment of his own. He now at least has a fishing rod and reel since that was his other catch of the day. Nice rod and reel hooked earlier in the day that has not been in the water to long. Did not see any salmon rolling but did see a few others caught on Saturday. Did say hi to Robert from Shell on our way back up to Miller just before he left.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: San Joaquin Delta
Weather: Beautiful fall day
Water_condition: OK
Date: 10-07-07
My lucky dog, Spike and I went on a new VHF radio check-out, fall striper outing. Lower Sherman Island launch. Water 63.1-64.9*, dirty, semi-clear; air 55-75*; sky clear; wind 0-2 mph. Another day to learn our way around part of the San Joaquin River Delta, check out my new Raymarine 54 radio (scan 68, 69 & 73, I could hear boats somewhere in Montezuma). In at 7:50 a.m. Spent most of the day at and below Antioch. 1:00 headed in. 5 hours, 34 miles, caught & released a 8 & 6#er, 3 takes, no sticks, 2 undersized. A few hits shallow trolling, keepers deep trolling. A successful, beautiful day on the Delta for us despite the poor catching. Thanks for the company Spike.
Name: John Cullen
Email: hammerjohn@sbcglobal.net
Location: Port of Sacto.
Weather: N/A
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 10-07-07
Dredging in the Port of Sacramento is completed and pipeline has been removed. Thanks, J. Cullen, Asst Sec, WOC
Name: robert from shell
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal.net
Location: miller park
Weather: warm
Water_condition: clear
Date: 10-06-07
I arrived at Miller Park at 5.45am to my surprise I was the 5th boat in line to launch. I started to troll with a double silver blade with green and white beads. I also painted my hook with a red clear coat of red paint. To my surprise, I hooked up with a nice 20 pound female at 8.15am. I was going on the up when it nailed it and it took all three barbs. I was off the water by 11am.
Name: BOB HARRIES ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal,net
Location: SYC below Miller Park
Weather: AM Showers then Nice.
Water_condition: OUTSTANDING at 62.7 * ( Clear)
Date: 10-06-07
FRIDAY OCTOBER 5th....................This first week of October I managed to fish every day but Thursday.. I have logged some 196 hours of trolling for 12 fish brought into the boat plus one Steelhead..........Thats from 9-08 to yesterday 10-05......If you do the math. thats about one fish taken every 16 hours......Last year was a poor run & this year so far has been even more DISMAL!! Just when things seemed to pick up last week ( The last week of Sept ) Here comes October & the bottom drops out!.....Can't blame the water conditions as the river is now very fishy at 62 degrees & very clear......Look at the reports from VIEIRA'S down river ...Very poor!!!! There are regular SYC fisherman that still haven't got their first fish of the season & have been trying on a regular basis! I know for a fact that when the main bulk of fish move through the Sacto area, many Jack salmon are mixed in with the 3 & 4 year olds....Not happened yet! So, on a positive note just maybe things will pick up soon? Not asking for a banner year, just a few fish caught for those putting the time in....Thought about throwing the towel in & joining Mark W. down in the delta.........NAAAAAAAH! I'm sticking it out till at least October 23rd......Monday is a Holiday for State & City workers & they are having that annual race on Sunday at Miller Pk..Be advised that they close some of the streets getting to the ramp at 7:00am.!!! and reopen it in the afternoon....See ya on the river......Bob.
Name: Jim - jxpearce
Email: jxpearce@yahoo.com
Location: Miller Park
Weather: Partly cloudy
Water_condition: fair
Date: 10-04-07
Fished Miller Park for the second time this season with my fishing buddies Gordy and Cheri. Jig down, troll back, jig down, troll back. We were the only boat staying in the area. Few fish marked, no rolls, no salmon. Also, few fish seen up the American yet this year. I guess we'll be getting into the "where are they..... will they come at all" diologue that usually starts this time of year. Cheri was trolling a flatfish described as "Stingfish - The echochip emitter gives off tiny electrical pulses duplicating the nerve discharge of a wounded baitfish." Give me a break! Well, we all enjoyed dining last evening on the 11 lb striper that hit her lure at about noon. Keep the reports coming in. Jim
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Dude )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal,net
Location: Very sorry for Posting three!
Weather: N/A
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 10-04-07
WHOOPS!!!!!! SORRY FOR THE TRIPLE REPORT!! Darn Apple Machine.....
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Dude )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal,net
Location: SYC below Miller Park
Weather: Nice AM. hours to breezy pm.
Water_condition: Really FISHY & Semi clear at 64 *
Date: 10-04-07
WEDS OCTOBER 3rd.........................On this day, a steady flow of anglers trolling the SYC area with not one fish caught!! Marty & Dad from San Jose ( Boston Whaler ) & Brian from Modesto were present...While the conditions were almost perfect for a early fall adventure, Zero hookups!! Even the local Sealion which has been around the past few days couldn't find a Salmon, He did find a Catfish and was seen munching it up......Fished from 8:00am till 5:00pm. & towards the end of the day the winds really picked up blowing dust at the ramp...Thinking today would be really blustery ,cancelled going out with Bill Meyer & called Tom Ramage when I got home......THE FORECAST was a cold front moving through with 10-25 mph winds.....Might have egg on my face as the new forecast is now put at lesser winds!! like 5-15 which is fishable for sure! Oh well, Maybe Friday will be a better day....Sorry guys!.......NEED MORE PODS OF FISH TO MOVE THROUGH.....I'm out & see you on the river...Bob.
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Dude )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal,net
Location: SYC below Miller Park
Weather: Nice AM. hours to breezy pm.
Water_condition: Really FISHY & Semi clear at 64 *
Date: 10-04-07
WEDS OCTOBER 3rd.........................On this day, a steady flow of anglers trolling the SYC area with not one fish caught!! Marty & Dad from San Jose ( Boston Whaler ) & Brian from Modesto were present...While the conditions were almost perfect for a early fall adventure, Zero hookups!! Even the local Sealion which has been around the past few days couldn't find a Salmon, He did find a Catfish and was seen munching it up......Fished from 8:00am till 5:00pm. & towards the end of the day the winds really picked up blowing dust at the ramp...Thinking today would be really blustery ,cancelled going out with Bill Meyer & called Tom Ramage when I got home......THE FORECAST was a cold front moving through with 10-25 mph winds.....Might have egg on my face as the new forecast is now put at lesser winds!! like 5-15 which is fishable for sure! Oh well, Maybe Friday will be a better day....Sorry guys!.......NEED MORE PODS OF FISH TO MOVE THROUGH.....I'm out & see you on the river...Bob.
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Dude )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal,net
Location: SYC below Miller Park
Weather: Nice AM. hours to breezy pm.
Water_condition: Really FISHY & Semi clear at 64 *
Date: 10-04-07
WEDS OCTOBER 3rd.........................On this day, a steady flow of anglers trolling the SYC area with not one fish caught!! Marty & Dad from San Jose ( Boston Whaler ) & Brian from Modesto were present...While the conditions were almost perfect for a early fall adventure, Zero hookups!! Even the local Sealion which has been around the past few days couldn't find a Salmon, He did find a Catfish and was seen munching it up......Fished from 8:00am till 5:00pm. & towards the end of the day the winds really picked up blowing dust at the ramp...Thinking today would be really blustery ,cancelled going out with Bill Meyer & called Tom Ramage when I got home......THE FORECAST was a cold front moving through with 10-25 mph winds.....Might have egg on my face as the new forecast is now put at lesser winds!! like 5-15 which is fishable for sure! Oh well, Maybe Friday will be a better day....Sorry guys!.......NEED MORE PODS OF FISH TO MOVE THROUGH.....I'm out & see you on the river...Bob.
Name: Migrain Mickey
Email: brainpain346@netzero.net
Location: Hog Slough Delta
Weather: clear
Water_condition: calm
Date: 10-03-07
AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My dag-on brain hurts!!!!!!! I need Excedrin!!!!!! These damn fish are drivin me NUTS!!!!!!!!! .....................AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..............MY BRAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Dude )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal,net
Location: SYC below Miller Park
Weather: BALMY! VERY NICE
Water_condition: SEMI CLEAR at 64 *
Date: 10-03-07
TUESDAY OCTOBER 2nd...............Tom Ramage joined me for a long day of fishing...Very little pressure as only 6-8 boats trying there luck at SYC....I caught a 28 lb male at 10:00am. and that turned out to be the ONLY fish caught for the day.....Tom got a take down & miss in the afternoon....VERY LITTLE FISH ON LOCATOR....Used several different colored silvertrons on this day....Got fish on RED.....VERY SLOW once again.......We quit at 6:00pm......Big Al is off the water till Thursday or Friday....See ya on the river ...Bob...P.S. First time catching a fish not using GREEN with pearl beads.....
Name: The little asian dude
Email: kenphan25@yahoo.com
Location: west bank, decker in and out
Weather: calm and slight breeze
Water_condition: dirty to semiclear
Date: 10-02-07
I took good notes and listen to Mark Wilson lectures. So I go out and give it a try with a co-worker. The result, trolling all morning shallow with bomber on the west bank and for nada, only witches hair stuck to the lure. So I headed over to decker fished shallow in and out side of decker for another nada. Lucky me, I brought along a pound of frozen sardine to anchore and bait fish in case it's too windy to troll. I anchored in 30 feet of water near the light 19 and within 30 minutes I got a good take down. It's was a keeper and a 3 shaker my co-worker caught, plus a bull head catfish. 15 minutes later, I was scooping water out of my boat and left my rod unattended, but good thing I turned on the bait runner clicker. My reel was screaming so I picked up my rod and this fish yank the tip of my rod down to the water. I set the hook and it was on. I fought this fish for awhile and landed. It's was 35 inches long and looked like a female. I took a picture and let it go. Then I ran out of sardine. So I headed to west bank to troll my way back to the ramp on sandy beach. My co-worker used shallow yozuri and hook on to a nice one and it was fighting pretty hard. This fish kept pulling and fighting for awhile then came off . My co-worker almost had a heart attack after he lost that fish during the battle. Good thing I'm CPR certified so he was alright. Later I hooked onto another one and my reel was screamming like crazy. I picked up the rod and fought this one for awile and good things he didn't came off. It's a 8 pounders and then that it. I gave it to my co-worker so he can stop having the hands tremors after battling with a fish that never get to see how big it was. Still lot's of witches hair floating down and it very difficult to fish. Have to head back and home get ready to go work. I would like to say thanks to all the pro's out there during the seminar. Yours information is very helpfull. Especially Master Mark Wilson.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, San Joaquin side
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Dirty to semi-clear
Date: 10-02-07
Joe Grandchamp invited me and my lucky dog, Spike, for a day of Fall striper fishing, learning a little about the San Joaquin side of the Delta.Brannan Island launch. Water 66*, dirty, semi-clear; air 60-78*; sky clear; wind 0-4 mph. A day to learn our way around part of the San Joaquin River Delta, check out Joe’s Lowrance, Navionics chip, make some Routes, Waypoints. We quickly tried a few spots on the Sac below the Rio Vista Bridge, all dirty water, lot's of witches hair/debris. We spent most of our time on the San Joaquin side above Winters Island to Potato Slough. The San Joaquin side was semi-clear to almost clear. We caught 2 4-5# legals trolling deep, 2 undersized, avoided a skunk. We marked very few fish, heard of other, better fishermen, catching some to 10# (most on he Sac side)describing it as a slow, hard day. A successful, beautiful day on the Delta for us despite the poor catching. Thanks for the invite and company Joe.
Name: ROBERT FROM SHELL
Email: miller park
Location: Sacramento yacht club
Weather: semi clear
Water_condition: semi clear
Date: 10-01-07
I didn't arrived on the river until 2.30pm by that time the bite was already over. I did here that their was 3 fish was caught by Fireman Jack from Stockton. Water temp was at 61.7 to 62.6. I was using a double silver with green and white beads. I got off the water at 6.30pm
Name: ROBERT FROM SHELL
Email: miller park
Location: Sacramento yacht club
Weather: semi clear
Water_condition: semi clear
Date: 10-01-07
I didn't arrived on the river until 2.30pm by that time the bite was already over. I did here that their was 3 fish was caught by Fireman Jack from Stockton. Water temp was at 61.7 to 62.6. I was using a double silver with green and white beads. I got off the water at 6.30pm
Name: Gurgle-Guts Magoo
Email: 1ggmagoo@yahoo.com
Location: Under the Rio Vista bridge
Weather: windy
Water_condition: nice
Date: 09-30-07
Hello world. This is Gurgle-Guts Magoo. I went fishing under the Rio Vista bridge. I caught a catfish and a small 12" striped fish. I gutted them both and cooked them on the spot. I used a 7 foot fishing pole and old bacon for bait. I spent the night under the bridge. i caught 2 more striped fish in the morning and ate them for breakfast. They were really good to me. I took a dump and a shower in the bathrooms near the pier, and headed to the launch ramp. I caught another catfish and ate it too. Now I'm here in the library and everyone is staring at me. I think it's because I have my fishing stuff with me. i think I'll leave and try to catch a fish again. Another night sleeping under the bridge. My guts are startin to gurgle again, other than that, life's great and the Lord loves me.
Name: drakemallard
Email: drakemallard@comcast.net
Location: Sac SYC Miller
Weather: cloudy lite sprinkle
Water_condition:
Date: 10-01-07
Trolled SYC from 7-12. Thought with the weather it might be good but no so. Did not even see another boat hook one. About 8-10 boats on the water. Took off early to get the duck reservations in. Hopefully the guys still out there get some.
Name: John Cullen
Email: hammerjohn@sbcglobal.net
Location: Port of Sacto.
Weather: Rainey today
Water_condition: muddied
Date: 10-01-07
Got a report today from one of our members who talked to the escort boat and he said they are dredging in front of that new cement dock they built and that they should be done by the end of the week. What they dredge up goes through that pipeline to the other side somewhere. So things will be looking up by the end of the week I hope. John Cullen, Asst Sec, WOC
Name: Big Al Ezell
Email: bigalsfishn1@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sac Y Club
Weather: Clear Sky 65-95 slight breeze to 10mph
Water_condition: 3ft vis 63 degrees
Date: 09-29-07
2 Day Report. Fished SYC at 6:00 AM 9/29 trolling silvertron double spinner with green beads. I saw 3 fished hooked between 7-9 AM and only one landed about 20LBS. There were several large yachts getting close enough to create huge wake with no concern for others near them. Had Gary, a close friend of 35 years with me who had to leave before 3PM. At about noon he pulled out a BANANA to eat and I realized why we had no take downs. I dropped him off at Miller Park at 2:30 and went back to troll. I continued to troll till I was the only boat out there. I started to troll at 3:30PM and immediately hooked the wildest Salmon ever. It was approx. 25LBs and jumped several times 5-6ft in the air as though it was snagged. It took 50 yards of line on several runs even after being close to the boat. I could see it was legally hooked when it jumped. After a 20 minute relentless battle I got my net ready as the fish neared the boat he turned towards the boat and swam free of the lure. I was saddened although a Salmon that fights that hard to get free deserves to live to preserve that specific gene pool in baby Salmon for future generations. I continued to troll till 5:30 only to have a Sea Lion come up within 6FT of my boat perhaps to chase a Salmon following my lure. He did not get one as he never surfaced again with a catch. He startled me as he came up on my line going the same direction as I was trolling at the same speed. Friday the 28, the day before I caught a 22 LB female fresh with sea lice and this fish was also a fighter. Also had another take down trolling down stream and the fish was going north at 20 MPH and I was going south at 2MPH as it came unbuttoned. When trolling downstream the Salmon strikes are magnified greatly especially when you have'nt had a take down for awhile so be prepared. Hope to see you on the water, Big Al P.S. NO BANANAS PLEASE. Had a great time with a great friend. Next time no bananas so you can go home with a couple of Salmon. Missed you Bob (Naked). Go get them because I will be out of town till Friday so the Salmon will have to wait till then I will be visiting Klamath/Trinity Salmon till then.
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Dude )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal,net
Location: SYC below Miller Park
Weather: Nice Just about 80 degrees
Water_condition: Mornings calm, Boat traffic choppy pm.
Date: 10-01-07
SUNDAY, LAST DAY OF SEPTEMBER 30th.............With no intentions of weekend fishing I got lured into joining Robert ( Shell Station) in his red Lund ......Actually, it was my decision as I just knew the NINERS were gonna look ugly going against the Sea Hawks.... And they did!! I was thinking, I could have a rod in my hand & listen to the game on Robert's radio...On this Sunday morning very few boats trying there luck at SYC. Tom Ramage was here with his Dad & fellow worker along with three other boats.....As the morning moved along more boats joined us but NO Hookup's all morning!! The only fish caught was at 12:00 noon. This came in Tom's boat....A 28 lb. male that was very fresh.....Being Sunday, and a warm afternoon the recreational boats appeared in droves!!! The water became very choppy from all the boat activity & lots of rocking!! Had to effect the bite for sure?...We gave it up at 5:00pm....Robert did get a bang but no hookup about 1:00pm....Nothing for me...Off the water today, but it should be a fun week as October is now here ...Its CRUNCH time now at SYC...A return to the delta for the wonderful world of Striped bass & Sturgeon is in store by the 22nd of this Month for this naked fisherman....See ya on the river.....Bob.
Name: Polebrother
Email: james.thomas9@comcast.net
Location: Delta Near Rio Vista
Weather: Very Nice, Not Too Breezy
Water_condition: 65 Degrees, Still Stained on Main Sac
Date: 09-29-07
I wanted to attend the fishing seminar (Mark Wilson and others) at Haps Bait Shop in Rio Vista on Saturday but my brother-in-law was in town from Portland Oregon for the weekend and he wanted to go striper trolling for the first time in his life. My sister had Sunday plans for him so Saturday was our only option to fish. And fish we did. We (me, my brother and brother-in-law) trolled near Rio Vista from 9 am until 5 pm for 15 stripers, of which 9 were keepers to 6 lbs. We kept two 6's, a 5, two 4's and a 3 for table fare. Small fish but they had our rods bent throughout most of the day providing steady action. Every fish came shallow with YoZuri's of varying colors...mostly along the West Bank. I regret not going to the seminar because I know I missed out on a ton of great information. Seems every time Mark has a seminar, I can't make it because of scheduling conflicts. I'll also have to miss his October talk in Manteca because my twin grandsons will be celebrating their third birthday in Los Angeles that weekend. If you are a grandparent, you know that wild horses couldn't keep me away from that special event. I'll definitely catch up with Mark one of these days...hopefully soon. Glad to hear Saturday's seminar at Haps was a tremendous success and that attendance was high. Not surprising.
Name: Nick Garcia
Email: nickg1028@comcast.net
Location: Port of Sacramento
Weather: very nice
Water_condition: Wet
Date: 09-30-07
Got lucky today drift fishing with jumbo minnows. Caught a 5 lb striper. Only a few boats at the port today. Reported some guys who were fishing near the docks . We were told that no boats with 100 ft from the dock. These were guys that launched at the Southbank not WOC members. My friend Ron Hodges was not lucky but he diid catch a large catfish drifting a minnow. Good luck to all.
Name: BornYoung
Email: warlord431@yahoo.com
Location: Port Of Sac
Weather: Very nice, mild breeze later
Water_condition: Stained
Date: 09-30-2007
Up late and called buddy Sam to see if you wanted to try the port again. Stay with single lure (BBR) and no spreader this time. On the water 9:30 and started around the turn basin, lots of marks but no fish, made two passes and out the channel we went. Trolled the north bank and stopped a few times to fish for black bass. Buddy lost the two fish he ever hook with crank bait, being a novice fisherman he was bummed out. Saw a fellow club member who told us to try another spot for bass. Starting to get low tide and you can see lots of weed beds around but no hits. Started to troll back into turn basin and buddy hooks and release small striper. Started back up and this time his pole bent over sitting in the holder. Fish On! Great fighting fish and tip the scales at 12.10# He was stoked biggest fish he ever caught, after high 5s we keep trolling north bank. Finish off fishing for blacks around the dock for some more small fish and called it a day at 2:00. Heard another boat caught fish drifting live bait in the basin. Try spooning a few times with lots of marks under boat but no hits.
Name: John Cullen
Email: hammerjohn@sbcglobal.net
Location: Port of Sacto.
Weather: Windy
Water_condition: Beginning to mud up
Date: 09-28-07
Just wanted to let those people who fish the Port know that they began some dregging operations Saturday at the entrance to the basin. There are bouys strung along and there is a pipeline from bouy to bouy that you cannot see. When exiting the basin stay to the extreme right around the bouys and when you re-enter the basin stay to the extreme left. This all may change from day to day. So be very careful when nearing this operation. The Washington Outboard Club received no notification of this action as of yet. When we know something official we'll pass it on. The operation has slightly muddied up the basin so far. John Cullen, Asst Sec, WOC.
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal,net
Location: SYC below Miller Park
Weather: WINDY!! ALL DAY
Water_condition: SEMI CLEAR & choppy at 64 *
Date: 09-29-07
SEPTEMBER 28th FRIDAY..........................I call Big Al just after waking up ( 5:00 am.) Al lives in El Dorado Hills...I live in the South area closer to the river....The winds are blowing well over 20 mph with higher gusts....Same thing in the east valley as Al looks outside & tells me yeah, its windy there also....We decide to hold off a few hours to see if the winds decrease alittle.....We made a decision at about 8:00am to give it a try as the delta winds let up some...........I arrived at Miller first & Big Al is right behind me...Very surprised to see so many other anglers trying their luck on a blustery day!...More than 10 boats in the area....One of these boats belonged to Fireman jack fishing with his brother-in law......Long story short, Jacks brother in law gets the first fish of the day trolling downstream just next to my boat....Less than a hour later, Jack hooks the next one! This one came on the up!!! The south wind was relentless all day...Very hard to hold the boats steady with the constant gusts..From 11:00am till 2:30pm.....Zero hookups...Shortly afterwards, Jack decides to call it a day....Once again, Big Al & myself are the only ones left.....Big Al gets bit at 2:55pm & I reeled in and grabbed my sony camcorder & filmed his 7 minute battle with a stubborn 22 lb hen....The wind didn't help out much as Als Thunderjet was all over the place...Returned back to trolling & in less than five minutes later I hook up!! Ended up netting a DARK 30 lb. male!! The jaws were already hooked & he looked ugly....This was the first un-fresh fish of the year....And, you know my rule " IF ITS NOT CHROME IT AINT GOING HOME " ..Released this guy ASAP!! and washed my hands...We ended the day at about 6:00 pm. without another strike....Total fish caught caught at SYC just 4 for the day.....WINDY & SLOW.....Monday is October 1st.....Should pick up? Gonna miss the Haps fishing seminar at Rio Vista as I have a Wedding thing to attend today....Take notes for me Fireman Jack!!See ya on the river.....Naked....
Name: Polebrother
Email: james.thomas9@comcast.net
Location: Delta Below Rio Vista
Weather: Beautiful...Very Little Wind
Water_condition: Stained on Main Sac
Date: 09-27-07
After Brannan launch, I trolled alone Thursday below Rio Vista and managed two keepers on the main Sac, an 8 and a 5...both with my fav lure, a shallow-running chartreuse YoZuri. Water temp is down to 67 degrees in some places but the big water is still somewhat stained. Great weather today with minimal wind...easy to navigate and move around the Delta. Be advised that small (but friendly) armadas have begun to form on the West Bank at varied, sporadic locations.
Name: Hil Felton
Email: wxyz
Location: Ice House Resv.
Weather: perfect
Water_condition: Clean / 62 deg surface
Date: 09-26-07
The Wheels and Reels fishing club decided to stick with the schedule and fish Ice House. Rumors had it that the water was low. Wrong! It was normal for this time of the year-- down some; but plenty of water!! The second rumor was that the fish were small. Right! A small group of club members that went, can attest to that, as many small fish were caught. Matter of fact, all fish caught were under a pound. Using our trusty balance beam my fish was deemed the heaviest and won derby honors for first place. Ralph Schuhriemen won second place with his catch, while John Frantz rounded out the winners with his third place fish. The weather was absolutly great-- light breeze--cool temps and the alpine views were just awesome. Nice place to eat the lunch that was provided by master chef John Frantz. Kudos to you John!! Our Oct derby is planned for Pardee on the 31st
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: SYC Miller Area below
Weather: A warmer day for sure 89 * at 2:00pm.
Water_condition: Ditto Clearer on high tide at 64 #
Date: 09-27-07
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 26th.................Arrived at the launch ( MILLER ) right on time and the first thing I noticed was NO BIG AL!! Just about two weeks of fishing here and he has been fishing just about every day...Started my first troll at 7:25 am. As always, Dennis in the camo boat has been on the water since before sunup. High tide is about 8:30am and the outgo will once again last through most of the day.....Looking around, just 5 boats trolling at SYC....John Harrison in the North River boat is one of them, John had a good day on Saturday.......Caught my first fish of the day on the down at 9:35am....A small male that went 13 lbs....At 11:00am just above the Graffiti boat as I was checking to see if my weight was making contact with the bottom, my rod hammers down....A better fish for sure as it took me 15 minutes to net.......This chromer went 32 lbs and the best news was it was a lady fish loaded with roe.....I now have 5 bags of roe in the freezer, some from other anglers who take care of me..Only saw one other fish caught as I had a short day at SYC.....Off the water today as I will be taking my Ford truck in for a routine checkup thats over due.....Cleaning the fish, the larger female had quality red/orange filets and the smaller male was just average.....Hey, Guy Brown, on your report striper fishing you said SUMMER , Its now FALL!!!! Isn't it? Got Ya!! See ya on the river.........Naked....
Name: D Brown
Email: oldfarts.com
Location: Pittsburg(Sacto River
Weather: Very nice
Water_condition: so so
Date: 09-26-07
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Well I hit Pittsburg again today with Big Dog and Dan the Fisherman.The three of us had a great day,catching two legal sturgeon. We hit the water around 7:30am.I decided to retie all of my rods this morning.I had a hunch! Baited up set three rods with ghost shrimp, lamprey ell,and roe. Cast out and within fifteen minutes its off to the races. Set the hook into a nice 65" sturgeon,that took the ghost shrimp.After a good fight and in the boat,high fives all around. We sat there and used up all of our two dozen ghost shrimp.Back to the dock,this time for more BAIT not oil.To our demise no more GHOST SHRIMP!!!!!!!!So we got some pile worm and grass shrimp. Back to the same spot and about half an hour later set the hook into another sturgeon.This time its a shaker!!??Well you would think after all of my time on the water I would know what a shaker is!!For some reason I'm thinking it is 46 inches at the fork.Not the overall length. This fish was 44" at the fork.Probably 47" overall length. Anyway to make a long story longer I tossed him overboard. An argument started and we had to call Big Cat for a ruling.I was wrong and almost had to walk the PLANK. So we had two legal sturgeon in the boat today.I was happy and I think my fishing partners are too. The batteries in the camera ran out before we could get a picture of the small one.
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Collinsville, Sherman Island, and Decker Island
Weather: warm and perfect, no wind
Water_condition: a little muddy in most places
Date: 09-26-07
I went out and trolled for stripers this morning and caught 3 shakers. I also had a good hit but didn't stick one. Then after the tide change I bait fished at Sherman Island. I must have caught 10 shakers and one catfish. And also caught tons of witches hair. Sickening! Then I caught a keeper trolling along Decker on the way in. At least I didn't get skunked. At least I enjoyed the calmness down Collinsville way. I'll remember that. Good fishin' Jerry
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Sac River side
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Dirty to semi-clear
Date: 09-25-07
My lucky dog, Spike, and I tried trolling for summer stripers. We launched at Lower Sherman Island. Water 66.3-67.6*, semi-clear to dirty; air 58-78*, sky clear, wind 0-6 mph (0-2 mph most of the time). 6 hours, 45 miles, caught & released 2 small legals, one undersized, a very humbling day. Trolled from Collinsville to below the Rio Vista Bridge end of outgoing tide, slack to incoming tide. Water was dirty, lots of witches hair, debris, weeds. ; 2 on the Yo-Zuri Yellow, silver side with black dots, white tail; 1 undersized on Yo-Zuri Red Head with white tail. Early in the day I realize I forgot to bring worm tails, called Mark Wilson he says he’ll give me a bag. When I get get to Mark he says today is slower than yesterday (33), only 13 thus far today! Thanks for helping out Mark.
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: SYC below Miller Park
Weather: Cool mornings & warm afternoons
Water_condition: Ditto
Date: 09-25-07
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 25th..............Had Fireman Jack with me & Big Al had Juan as a partner...............Less boats than on Monday & less action!!! ......When the hookup rate is on the slow side, you want to make sure everything goes correctly....But, fishing is fishing and like many sports, the turnout is not always in the game plan..........You win some, you lose some but the game always goes on........YEAH! the only fish that was hooked all day came at 10:50am. I was the lucky one..Got this fish in the middle of the river and as Jack attempted to get her butt into the net, things went WRONG!! Nothing routine landing Salmon!! Somehow, this Houdini fish slipped out of the net!! It was in, then out!!! Nobody feels worst than poor Jack...We have all done it! Been striper fishing with Jack and I can tell you he is experienced fisherman.....This is exactly what I told Jack......Think positive ,as this fish will now have a chance to do what she intended to.....SPAWN........And, thats exactly whats gonna happen when he has the next fish on & I'm the NETTER!!!!!!!!!!!! Just kidding Jack...Love ya man!!.....See ya on the river......Naked.....P.S. Nice seeing Brian from Modesto...Long drive for sure......
Name: Bob Harries (Naked Dude)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: SYC MILLER PK
Weather: Very Nice! Sunny
Water_condition: Slighty off color at 62.7 *
Date: 09-25-07
MONDAY SEPT 24th..........A VERY FAST REPORT! As I'm heading out the door for another marathon at Miller Park....A 12 hour day fishing with Big Al & Tom Ramage & about 10 other boats.....A very slow day for sure after a fairly active weekend.....Thats been the rule at SYC this year, a few caught every other day then nothing......Tom had a few take-downs as well as Big Al, but nothing sticking....I had a hookup at 10:45am & lost it in the middle of the river after a short battle! Did catch a STEELHEAD in the afternoon that went about 5 lbs....Released this fish as I don't have Tags.....What a beauty!!! Running out of time as Fireman Jack is on his way here from Stockton, Gotta go.........See ya on the River.....Naked....
Name: Polebrother
Email: james.thomas9@comcast.net
Location: Delta Near Rio Vista
Weather: Drop-Dead Gorgeous,,,Windless
Water_condition: Water Clarity Improving
Date: 09-24-07
Trolled the Delta today for two matching keepers...hours apart. Concentrated my effort on main channel near Rio Vista and Horseshoe Bend inside Decker. First fish grabbed a redhead white Bomber while his twin much later opted for a chartreuse shallow-running YoZuri. Filled the rest of the slow day battling, cursing and enjoying 7 or 8 shakers. It's amazing how hard some of those little tykes can strike a lure. The day was absolutely gorgeous, very little wind and improved water clarity on the main Sac. Looking forward to a great fall.
Name: Sally Kraus
Email: bdt.skraus0952@friendly-email.com
Location: Boston,MA,USA
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 30-09-07
I liked your site.
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River Delta
Weather: Very, Very Nice
Water_condition: Semi Clear to Off Color @ 68 Degrees
Date: 09-24-07
Biff and Roxane Brethour joined me today to land 33 keeper stripers to 15 pounds, 4 shaker stripers, and one kind of ugly squawfish....Also, I would like to mention the Rio Vista Seminars coming up this Saturday, September 29th, at Hap's Bait Shop in Rio Vista. There will be a lot of festivities there. Bob Simms, KFBK Outdoor Show Host will be the emcee of the gala event. There will be free fishing seminars including Barry Canevaro of Fish Hookers Sportfishing, Bill Adleman the wise "old" fisherman, Clyde Wands the "old timer", myself and maybe Bob Simms, if we can talk him into it. The seminars start at 9 a.m. and will conclude around 4 p.m. Subjects will be on bait fishing, trolling, spooning "jigging" and plugging for stripers, bait fishing for sturgeon, and fishing for salmon. There is a free fish fry and I personally hope a lot of you will come to Rio Vista to listen to us, and if you do, please introduce yourselves. Thank you for reading and hope to see you in Rio Vista Saturday morning. Good luck - Mark.
Name: Mike Jones
Email: fishallday136@yahoo.com
Location: the old sac
Weather: nice for a change
Water_condition: semi clear
Date: 09-23-07
.......saw a guy pull a dead salmon out of the water. Parts of the fish were missing and it was a nasty brown color. I can't imagine how long it had been dead for. He must have snagged it while trolling. He tossed it in his ice chest and kept trolling...................i hope he didn't eat it....YUCK. .......oh yeah, i used a pink lady 15 ft down with a green/yellow silvertron.......i didn't catch anything....
Name: BornYoung
Email: warlord431@yahoo.com
Location: Miller, Port, New Hope
Weather: Rain, overcast,sunny
Water_condition: Clear
Date: 9-22-23-07
Saturday out to Miller Park at 10:oo for salmon with my dog Bandit, jigged the hole above the Miller and no joy. Didn’t mark anything and no boats in the area. Went down to SYC and saw about 10 boats trolling, try a few drift jigging and did mark some fish. Try the trolling thing with spinners and flat fish but no hits. Started to rain around 2:00 and only saw a few fish hanging blasted back to lauch in the rain. Best part of the day was getting moon by the female client on the shore from the guide boat. Sunday went to the port with buddy sense he is a new member, talk with couple of people and they hook a few trolling. Hook a small one and had a few hits trolling BBR, still a little early but there ton of bait around the basin, knock off around 12:00. Didn’t go up the barge canal to see if salmon trap there. Went home and pick up Bandit out to New Hope for some more fishing. Fish the south slough and had a blast on top water for Black Bass. All small fish inside weedline bite stop after the sun came out and finish off flipping senko, loss a couple of good one. Talk with some guy fishing twin cities for striper but nothing caught. . Guess I should introduce Bandit to Spike maybe he could rub some of his luck off him.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: American River, Nimbus Basin
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Fine
Date: 09-24-07
I spent an hour drifting beads from the North clay bank in Nimbus Basin. Sunrise 6:46 a.m. (still dark, flash light needed at 6:20). Water 1,547 cfs, ?*. Air 52-60*. Sky clear. Wind 0 mph. This was mainly a check the packlist and gear outing. I did not get a bite, lost 3 rigs and 2 additional weights getting the 1/2 oz drift down and pulling some snags out for the betterment of later fishing. Saw one 15-25# salmon role. Other fishermen out today: North Bank Wall 8; NB Clay Bank 4. South Bank 0; Riffle 0.
Name: robert from shell
Email: rainbowtout@sbcglobal.net
Location: sacramento yacht club
Weather: rain and clouds
Water_condition: clear
Date: 09-22-07
I has to make a desicion go fishing or go to a wedding, or go to a birthday party on sunday. So I chose to go fishing on saturday at 6.30am. When I arrived thier was about 13 boats already thier. So i headed to syc and to my supprise thier all the boats troller and some jiggers. Their was a guide their in a north river he started it off with the first salmon was fishing with a silver and green silvertron that made his client happy. the second came big al with a 25 pound female. the guide had his secound fish at 10.45am then al got his second fish while the guide lost his thirid fish. poor robert didn't get a hit. then at 2.45pm by the 6th boat down from the first buey had my take down the fish started to go toward the yachts so i put it in gear. After all the might i hit the fish with the net stuppid move it came unbutton while al was in front of me. then al at 4.57pm landed his thrid fish. I was determind to catch a fish while trolling in toward miller park at nailed a 19.7oz salmon at 6.25pm so 12 hours of fishing and i saw a total of 10 fish caught. ps bob and tom wish you were out here!
Name: Ron Bernhardt
Email: Rebernhardt@aol.com
Location: South Delta
Weather: Calm B4 the storm
Water_condition: Clear/Weeds
Date: 09-22-07
Dragged chartruese BBR's around in my new favorite slough through the end of the OG - the turnaround & most of the IC tide on Friday. Results were 20 hookups, including the first two that didn't quite make it all the way to the boat. (I now crimp the barbs on my replacement treble hooks - so as not to tear up the fish) Once I got the hang of fishing the barbless properly all the rest stayed on. They ran from schoolie size to 10#. I also tried out my new "Protech" adjustable shade device, which made it a lot more comfortable while not interfering with my rod in the trolling position - which is right next to me while I'm operating the boat.
Name: Polebrother
Email: james.thomas9@comcast.net
Location: Sac and SJ Near Rio Vista
Weather: Great...best in Several Outings
Water_condition: Calm and Clearing
Date: 09-21-07
Trolled the Delta solo for stripers today at usual Sac and SJ spots around Rio Vista for one small keeper and a bunch of shakers. Started late around noon, off at 6:30. Fished shallow, medium, and deep but couldn't find the bigs. They are coming, aren't they?
Name: shorelinetillwknd
Email: rmdsb30@hotmail.com
Location: benicia 9th st and 1st st
Weather: calm no wind till 9
Water_condition: no waves clean- slightly cloudy
Date: 09-22-07
Headed to benicia to try for an incoming striper, mostly a trip to check the waters. Went to the pier at 9th st. no luck. Tried a few other spots for only three shakers. Went to see the zoo at 1st street, about twenty or so casting spinners. Noboby i talked to had any luck. While at the pier i saw alot of fish jumpping. They were relatively close together so im hoping maybe the weather has brought a few salmon up. Headed to Rio Vista area in hopes for a salmon/striper on sunday. If aything works out i'll be back monday, if not ill spend my time at the AR mouth for a bit then troll SYC.
Name: shorelinetillwknd
Email: rmdsb30@hotmail.com
Location: benicia 9th st and 1st st
Weather: calm no wind till 9
Water_condition: no waves clean- slightly cloudy
Date: 09-22-07
Headed to benicia to try for an incoming striper, mostly a trip to check the waters. Went to the pier at 9th st. no luck. Tried a few other spots for only three shakers. Went to see the zoo at 1st street, about twenty or so casting spinners. Noboby i talked to had any luck. While at the pier i saw alot of fish jumpping. They were relatively close together so im hoping maybe the weather has brought a few salmon up. Headed to Rio Vista area in hopes for a salmon/striper on sunday. If aything works out i'll be back monday, if not ill spend my time at the AR mouth for a bit then troll SYC.
Name: D Brown
Email: lost@sea
Location: Near Pittsburg,
Weather: Fantastic
Water_condition: Clean
Date: 09-21-07
It was a good day, even if it had a few hic-ups. One of our party was a few minutes late this morning.Then when we got on the water a low oil sensor kept going off.( I should have check the oil reservoir before heading out). Back to the dock for oil! Then we went hunting for STURGEON. Set up where Lucky Strike got in to them yesterday.Nada! Went down to Little Cut,to much weeds flowing.Back up to Light 1,set up and started to get bit right off. Well how can I say this? Boy I am I rusty.Must have missed a half dozen take downs. We fished 40 ft. of water on the in coming tide.Used ell,ghost shrimp and roe.Got most of the hits on the shrimp.We connected on one shaker at 42". Good day with good friends, good weather,and NO DO-NUTS!!!!! No ThanksVoman!!! At least we let Voman,catch his first sturgeon,even if it was not legal.I think he is now hooked on sturgeon fishing.
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Dude )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: SYC MILLER PK
Weather: OVERCAST with showers then clearing
Water_condition: BEST SO FAR,Much clearer both tides at 66*
Date: 09-21-07
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 20th.......................Joined Big Al on this day, while the calendar said its still summer, it seemed like a late Fall day with overcast skies & light showers. With the sun breaking out by noon making it a perfect day for trolling. Don't know if the rice farmers quit draining their fields, but the water is much clearer & less debris picked up on spreaders.......Marty in the boston whaler was down from San Jose with his dad....They picked up a nice looking chromer that went just over 24 lbs...This puppy was a male....This fish came on the morning bite....Robert from the Shell station ( Red Lund boat) got into the early afternoon bite after getting bit as he was turning his boat around for another run....talking with Robert, he said this fish almost spooled him before the lure pulled out!..Once again Big Al catches another fish just before 2:00pm...No monster, as this fish went 13 lbs......Alot of short strikes on this day as Al & myself had our share of take-downs...both on the down & upstream troll.....Did see some fish rolling on the surface in the afternoon..Seemed the best action started at the bottom of the tide when the current relaxed at 11:00am? By 3:30pm. we were the only ones left at SYC...We quit at 6:00 pm. A 10 hour day with one fish & 4 take-downs...SLOW!! but, some fish are starting to stage by the Paddlewheel.....with a few seen on the surface....Hey, Fireman Jack, don't know if you got my message? I have your shirt with glasses in the pocket. you left it in my truck.....I'm off the water till Monday...Obligations!!! Honey dew stuff!!! Damn!! See ya on the river...Naked...
Name: Mike Jones
Email: fishallday136@yahoo.com
Location: Delta/Santa Clara shoals
Weather: windyish
Water_condition: semi-clear
Date: 09-19-07
Okay, first off, let me apologize for Bonecrusher. I leave my laptop open on this webpage and he has a field day with . He's actually a nice guy and is very reputable in the music business. He was out here visiting from Atlanta, and we DID go out and catch a bunch of fish. Anyways, I went back out again yesterday and hooked into soem nice ones out at the shoals. I usually catch a few here and there with a couple passes and then it stops. No kidding, 6 passes with a hookup EVERY time!!! HOLLA!! That's a first. Fish went to 18#s and were very fiesty. I tried Old Dairy for nothing and hit the outside of the sand bars north of the rio vista bridge's east bank for 2 more keeper sized stripers. All day used gold/blk BBR's and silver/blk Bombers with 4 inch trailers, HOLLAAAAAA!!!!! That's it. Mike Jones...OUT.
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Collinsville, the Dairy, West Bank, and San Joaquin Rvr.
Weather: Nice in morning till 10am then the winds came up
Water_condition: Clear in 3 Mile Slough but murky at Collinsville
Date: 09-18-07
I took my good friend Dan Gee out to troll for stripers yesterday. It was difficult cuz of the wind and the slow bite. I got a couple of keepers here and there. And Dan got three undersized and no keepers. He also had two good hits, however, they didn't get hooked good. So I'm back to black bass next week. Good fishin" Jerry
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Dude )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: SYC Miller Park
Weather: Breezy both days Very nice!
Water_condition: Semi Clear better high tide at 67.8 *
Date: 09-19-07
SEPTEMBER 17th & 18th.................TWO DAY REPORT.........Monday.......Had Fireman Jack with me from Stockton as he has never fished the Miller park area before.....On this day we had six other boats trying their luck at SYC...This was the most I have seen at one time all year......Very slow as we saw just one fish caught all day....This fish came at 11:30 am...Looked to be about a 30-35 lbs? Very bright!! Fished from 7:45 am till 5:15pm....Big Al & myself were the last two boats that pulled out....A quote from Big Al in the parking lot " I WON'T QUIT TILL I GET ONE " ........................This was Al's 4th day in a row................TUESDAY........Invited Tom Ramage to join me to celebrate my birthday & what a better way to do it than try for the mystery salmon at SYC!! Tom picked up 38 fish here last year, just one more than myself...At this writing, I'm up TWO!!! I know its not fair as Tom is still working & can't hit the river as often......Less boats out on this day, but once again Big Al is back to try & get his first one.......As reported below, he nailed his first one of the year at about 1:10 pm......Talk about a HAPPY dude!!!! His Thunderjet was just in front of my boat a hundred yards when he got bit.....This fish went slightly over 25 lbs & was truly a CHROMER!!! Fresh run for sure...While we were disappointed our boat went fishless,Both Tom & myself were very happy for AL.....Did hear of another fish caught by the jigging method upstream from the ramp.....With a major weather change taking place next three days maybe we'll get more fish moving through? Still very slow at SYC.....Taking today off & will hit again on Thursday.....See ya on the water.....Naked.....P.S....EARLY WINTER? wow!
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: New Melones
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Nice
Date: 09-18-07
Bill Crooks invited me to join he and Joe Grandchamp in his Willy boat on a Jolly Hooker outing. Water 73-74.5*; air 62-82*, sky clear; wind 0- 6 mph. 7:15 in, 1:00 out. We get 8, lose 2, get 2-3 other takes. Jaws beginning to hook, all silver. Almost all on watermelon dodger smeared with Krill gel, pink Radical Glo Tube smeared with Krill gel, two #2 hooks with 2 kernels of garlic scented Shoepeg white corn at 1.25 mph, at 80’ down. Saw Jimmy Walker with 3 friends, they caught 16 down to 105’. Thanks for the invite Bill and opportunity to meet, spend a day with Joe. Nice day, good company, slow bite.
Name: Big Al Ezell
Email: bigalsfishn1@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sac Y Club
Weather: SW breeze to 10 MPH
Water_condition: 2ft visibility reasonably good for Salmon 69-72 degrees
Date: 09-18-07
Launched at Miller Park 7:00am and trolled down to SYC. I was joined by Naked Bob and Tom Ramage soon after as well as 2 more other boats for awhile. They all quit except for Bobs boat and mine. Trolled green silvertron double bladed with 5 ounces of weight as usual. Been down there several times with only a Steelhead to show for my efforts but there is no quit in me as I have fished many years for steelhead and nurtured a great deal of patience especially raising 6 children and teaching them to fish. At approx. 1:30 PM I finally was rewarded for my efforts with a take down and a 25Lb fresh Salmon of my own. I trolled with rod in hand all day so I would not miss the strike. I have never had to fish this long to catch my first Salmon of the year before ever although I was stuck on Kokanee fishing this year. Bob and Tom were just below me and were as surprized as I was when I hooked up. When I netted the fish the lure fell out in the net. What Luck. I know we will be seeing many more Salmon in the days to come and I am looking forward seeing more familar regulars fishing out there. See ya on the water Big Al
Name: yogi bear
Email: boo-boo.net
Location: jellystone national park
Weather: 75-78
Water_condition: good
Date: 09-17-07
Say what??? Mark Wilson please come back..
Name: BONECRUSHER
Email: bcrushr@iceagerecords.com
Location: Da Sizzac dizzle
Weather: Windy as a mofo
Water_condition: looked like malt liquor
Date: 09-16-07
Yo. This tha Bonecrusher. Shouts out to my peeps up in the pen. Yo, they call me Bonecrusher cuz when i catch them stripers I hit em behind tha head wit a 40oz bottle of OE! Aight, check it, I rolled out to some spot upriver from tha Rios Vista bridge wit my boy Mike Jones. He's been fishin up in this piece for years and knows his sh!t. We caught all kinds of stripered fish and a couple of catfish with bait. We used some little fish I don't know what the f#ck the little fish are called but they stunk, every time I hit me 40 oz I had to smell that stank-a$$ fish smell. Yo, check this, we caught all kinds of fish and I got to hit a few behind tha head wit my 40 bottle. We kept most of the catfish cause i like catfish. Bonecrusher was hot on this day, we ate some of tha fish last night. i will go out with Mike Jones again when i come back out to the west side. I'm headin back to ATL on Wendsday. Peace to my peeps on my record, and shouts out to my boys DE www.de-music.net!
Name: ROBERT FROM SHELL
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal.net
Location: MILLER PARK
Weather: WARM
Water_condition: 65 DEGREE SIMI CLEAR
Date: 09-16-07
ARRIVED AT MILLER PARK AT 7AM HAD TO DO PAYROLL FOR THE EMPLOYEES AND ALSO MAKE A COUPLE OF CHECKS OUT TO THE LOCAL FISHERMEN WHO BRAVE THE CRAZY CONDITION ON THE RIVER. FURTHER MORE HEARD ONE PERSON CAUGHT A 44 POUNDER ON 9-15-07. BUT AS TODAY NO SALMON CAUGHT OR JUMP POOR TOM CAUGHT NO FISH LEFT THE WATER AT 1.30PM WATERSKIERS ONCE AGAIN RULED THE RIVER. PS I'M THE ONE WHO HAS THE RED LUND 16FT. WATER TEMP WAS AT 65. I TRIED DOUBLE GOLD BLADES, GOLD HAMMERD, DOUBLE SILVER HAMMERD,ALL IN GREEN BEEDS.
Name: Kenyamo0
Email: Kenyamo@aol.com
Location: Miller Park
Weather: Breezy
Water_condition: 67
Date: 09-15-07
Oops, forgot to mention that it broke off - had it several times with 12" of my 5' foot leader showing above surface. I guess I will assume it was a salmon. Changed all my gear to 20 lbs. test! K
Name: Dan De Bord
Email: ddebord2005@comcast.net
Location: South of Miller Park
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: 66 to 67 degrees
Date: 9-15-2007
Late report from Saturday. Launched at about 5:30 from Miller. 2 fisherman on board and fished until 11:30. fished Flatfish and Spinners with 2-4 ounces of weight. Had one take down about 9:30. We were next to the US Fish and Wildlife boat that was dragging a net and telling us it was too early for salmon. My buddy fought it for about 20 minutes before it came unbuttoned just has he finally had it on top and turned towards the boat. Was about 10 feet away when we lost it. Nice fish looked fresh and around 20 pounds. Next chance to go in 3 weeks due to busy schedule. Keep up the reports because at least that way i can fell like i am out fishing.
Name: Raider1
Email: gesteves@sbcglobal.net
Location: Virgin sturgeon
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 09-15-07
Fished today around the Virgin Sturgeon and hooked 3 salmon. Smallest was 15lb and the biggest was 35 lb. Used the old flatfish with sardine.
Name: Polebrother
Email: james.thomas9@comcast.net
Location: Delta Near Rio Vista
Weather: Windy Again
Water_condition: Stained in Most Places
Date: 09-15-07
Bottom line first: Trolled all day (Sat, Sept 15) for one 20" keeper. Fall run may have begun but very slooooooowly...at least for me anyway. My brother and I started the 65 miles-on-the-water day at Brannan followed by trips to Decker, West Bank, Old Dairy, 3-mile Slough, Santa Clara Shoals, San Andreas Shoals, Bradford Island and False River with multiple visits to some of these locations. Employed swallow-running YoZuri's and BBR's. Keeper was taken at False River (new location for me) with a chartreuse/silver BBR but we landed several shakers on both types of lures throughout the day at various locations. Wind again was a big negative factor, affecting amount of water we could cover and ease of trolling. Water temp was 68-69 degrees, still stained in most places, especially the main Sac channel where the grass (witches hair) remains a nuisance. Favorably slow tides most of the day did not produce the anticipated hot bite. The bite may improve during the next few days of good/soft tides...through Wednesday. Must admit some other boats were more successful than us this day...one reported two fish to 8 lbs while another boat-side inquisition revealed three keepers had been landed by a group of four anglers. Another tough day but I keep learning.
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Checking out Reports
Weather: Mild , Almost Fall like 80's
Water_condition: Don't know
Date: 09-16-07
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 16th....................WEEKEND FISHING AT SYC.................WITH FOLSOM LAKE CLOSED (Lack of water) More & more Recreational boats ( TOYS ) are using the Sacramento river for their final summer fling, at least till the temps get cooler & more fishing boats are present...Been fishing the Miller park area for over 30 years, the past 5 years have been increasingly crazy as sacramento has grown leaps & bounds....I made a vow, once I retired three years ago..NO MORE WEEKEND FISHING! for obvious reasons. So, to all you weekend fisherman, I know what you are going through trying to catch a fish or two in a safe,enjoyable manner....Best advice I have to offer till the weather gets cooler, get on the river EARLY & get off by noon......And, this reply is to Ken in the whaler, in reading your report.Did you land this fish? & if you did, how big? You also used the word ( snagged) thinking 14 lb. test is a little on the light side taking you 40 minutes to get him in....I caught my 45 pound plus on 20# test and it was a rodeo for sure taking me over 20 minutes to subdue this large male....I was solo......Will be hitting the SYC area tomorrow with I'm sure a more Quiet controlled atmosphere existing as just a few of us old retired dudes have a little fun.....See ya on the river....Naked......
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Sac River side
Weather: Nice, a little windy
Water_condition: Clear to semi-clear
Date: 09-15-07
My lucky dog, Spike, and I decided to try trolling for summer stripers with a little more wind than I've experienced before. We launched at Hogback Island. Water 68.3*, clear, semi-clear to dirty, some debris, witches hair; air 62-78*; sky clear; wind 2-14 mph (2-4 mph most of the time in sheltered areas). We were in 7 a.m., out at 2 p.m. We fished the Sacramento River above & below the Rio Vista Bridge. We caught and released 5 legals, the two largest 6 and 7#, most on the Yo-Zuri Red Head shallow at 4.5-5.0 mph. I lost 3-5 tails. A slow day but rewarding handling the boat in more wind and learning where to go, which direction to troll given the wind/current direction and not getting skunked.
Name: Ken Yamo
Email: Kenyamo@aol.com
Location: Miller Park
Weather: Breezy
Water_condition: 67
Date: 09-15-07
The Fishin' Reports have been very helpful to a novice river fisherman and his son. On occassion you'll see us on the water in our new-used 17' Boston Whaler - unfortunately work always keeps us from spending more than a few hours fishing. This afternoon my wife wanted to go on the boat to spend a few hours reading - 5 minutes into her magazine I snagged a huge fish. Unfortunately I grabbed the rod with only 14 lbs test because my pole with the 17 lbs. test had a broken swivel at the end of the line. A fisherman named Joe in an 8' foot aluminum boat and another guy in a jet ski, hung out with us while we fought the fish for at least 40 minutes. Several times I had it within 4' of the surface but it kept on making runs. I 'caught' the fish with a yellow Vibrax spinner with a 5 oz weight in about 15' of water about a 1/2 mile down stream of the Miller Park boat launch. Stupid novice me, it will be the last time I have a reel equipped with 14 lbs. test! Should I be fishing with 20 lbs test?
Name: Ron Mah
Email: fishwithron2@yahoo.com
Location: home by my pool
Weather: windy
Water_condition: clear
Date: 09-15-07
Troy works for Fisherman w/house and goes to store and do their buying. He's not at one store.
Name: Roland "Innovate" Aspiras
Email: innovatrium@hotmail.com
Location: The Internet
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 09-15-07
Does anyone know what Troy Maggie's contact information is? He sold his shop and packed up. It would be nice to see how the guy is doing...
Name: drakemallard
Email: drakemallard@comcast.net
Location: SYC____________
Weather: slightly windy
Water_condition:
Date: 07-15-07
Fished SYC from 1 till 5. Only saw 1 other boat, a guy and his wife( 1 rod in the water) and they said nada for the catch report. Talk to DFG they too recorded no fish for the day. Trolled 5 different trons with 4 and 5 oz for nothing not even a short strike. Thought we had a good spread but maybe not. Saw ol Mr. seal wrangling something by the rip rap above Syc. River lice were everywhere doing the usual stuff. Had one guy on full throttle cut 10 feet behind us on the starboard stern wow!
Name: robert from shell
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal.net
Location: miller park
Weather: warm
Water_condition: simi clear
Date: 09-15-07
lunch at miller park at 5.45am boat were showing up thier while is was taking off. by the time i arrived at syc thier was a total of 8 boats. frist take down was at 9.45 on double silver with red beeds, but no fish landed. my only take down was at 2.45pm but it didn't stick. the waterskiers still rule this area they start toarrived at 1.45pm. a watertuber almost ran into me so i got of the water at 4.15pm. I olny saw one jump right next to the inside of bouy.
Name: Sal DiMercurio
Email: whaler1@sbcglobal.net
Location: pacific ocean
Weather: windy
Water_condition: rough all year
Date: 09-14-07
Just in case anyones interested, the dept of fish & game is making an emergency closer, for all rockfish on Oct 1st., instead of Dec 31st. That includes lings & all the rest, from Carmel to Oregon. Sal
Name: bmworks2fish
Email: bmworks2fish@wmconnect.com
Location: minnow hole
Weather: 68 degrees
Water_condition: clear
Date: 09-14-07
Thursday - Sealion was feeding in the area again. No Fish Friday - No Sealion No Fish
Name: Bob Harries (The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: SYC Miller Park
Weather: High of 79 * cool mornings Nice!
Water_condition: Semi Clear high tide Off colored Outgo at 68.6*
Date: 09-14-07
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 13th..................... WORD OF ADVICE ; If launching at Miller Park be careful you don't run over NAILS!!!!!! They are doing some renovation work and are dumping the material on the north side of the ramp before taking it away to the dumps.....Been real lucky as the nails I pulled off my truck tires did not puncture a tire..... OK ! and now the fishing report.....Put in a 9 hour day as I dropped my line in at 7:25 am. Had a little company on this day. Pastor Steve, Dr Quintin, Guy Brown & another fisherman who has a 14 foot aluminum with camo paint....Don't know his name, but he has been out all week...He has a beard & is very friendly......Just know fish were moving through as the sealions were present & I marked large fish time to time...Happy Birthday Big Al & while I missed your presents, you didn't miss any action....My birthday is Tuesday September 18th & Tom Ramage is joining me ...My birthday gift will be a hookup for either Tom or myself!!! My only strike of the day came when I had my rod in hand in the early afternoon...This fish almost pulled my rod out of my hand but did not STICK!!! Wish I had not got bit as I wanted to head for home early & beat the traffic...But, with that take down decided maybe things would pick in the late afternoon.....They didn't....At 4;00pm its just Mr. Quintin & me left....and in a few minutes, Quintin decides he is through & says goodbye...,.I called it a day 30 minutes later..........Summary: One LUCKY day (Monday) and just putting time in the rest of the week....Thats fishing.........See ya on the river............Naked.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sacramento River, Sacramento
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Good
Date: 09-13-07
My lucky dog, Spike and I took my 16' Fisher Grizzly out for pictures (I'm selling it) and try summer trolling for the nearly non-existent salmon. I launched at Miller Park (OK, silted up as usual, launch & take out between the two docks if you can). The water 68*, clear to 2’; air 72-87*, sky clear; wind 0-4 mph. 1:00 in trolling above the Sacramento Yacht Club (SYC) say hello & goodbye to Pastor Steve, no luck. 1:30 below the SYC. 2:20 SYC. Say hi to Dr. Q., nothing & Bob Harries, 1 take, no stick. 3:00 headed in. It was my 2nd or 3rd time trolling for salmon. I trolled at 0.5 mph, mainly against the current with a spreader, single-blade green Silvertron with Salmon Lunker lotion smeared on it & a 5 oz of weight. Slow day!
Name: ROBERT FROM SHELL
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal.net
Location: sacramenti yact club
Weather: 78 BREEZE 15 MPH
Water_condition: 2 FEET VIS
Date: 09-12-07
ARRIVED AT MILLER PARK AT 11AM. BECARFUL THEY ARE DOING ALOT OF WORK THIER. ON THE LEFT SIDE SEEMS TO BE EASYIER TO PULL YOUR BOAT OUT. AT 12.18 BIG AL HOOKED UP WITH A NICE STEELHEAD BY THE THE PADDLE WHELL WHO FIGURS THAT I SAW IT WITH MY OWN TWO EYES. I WAS TROLLING A DOUBLE SILVER BLADES WITH GREEN AND WHITE. TALK TO NAKED DUDE HE WAS GOING OUT TODAY. MUST WORK AT CAL SKATE TONIGHT. BUT I WILL BE ON THE WATER FRIDAY AFTERNOON THUR SUNDAY WITH MY WIFE. KEEP YOUR TANKS FULL IT LOOKS LIKE REG GOING TO REACH THE 3.00 MARK AGAIN
Name: Roland "Innovate" Aspiras
Email: innovatrium@hotmail.com
Location: Steamboat/Old Sac/Sutter
Weather: Windier than hell
Water_condition: Clear
Date: 07-12-07
Launched the boat out of Hogback yesterday, its hide dusty from being indoors for most of the year. Ol' Pops came along after some coaxing in the early morning - he's gettin' old. Plan of the day was to shoot through the slough and try and pick up some cats, two places we stopped at had too much wind and not enough current. Decided to shoot to the Old Sac and bait fish more Sardines. Missed some good take downs and caught two shakers during our time there. Moved inside of Sutter Slough to find more cats - we found a couple bites and some idiots that thought through a slough of that size would be safe. Moved off and trolled all the way back to the ramp with Yo-Zuri's and Rebels, two missed hits that didnt stick and one poor Smallmouth that got himself stuck in the belly by my Patriot BBR. Home before the traffic madness started. ---- Later dudes! - Roland USAFishing/California Delta Chambers Reporter
Name: Lowell 1965 ford pick up
Email: fishboat35@yahoo.com
Location: Delta taylor slough
Weather: dusty 30 mph
Water_condition: 71/68 lumpy
Date: 09-12-07
Me and the Swiss Miss tried the inside of decker for one pass and no fish, time to head for a little wind break found birds working at the san joaquin end of 3 mile did some spooning for about 1/2 hr and all the fish were shorties and lots of jumpers. Hard to keep the boat off the rock wall with all that air blowing,heck with this. Did the splash and wash the boat trip over to taylor slough, much nicer there Swiss Miss caught first keeper there, darn there went my dollar for the 1st keeper caught. Caught 7 more keepers with The Swiss Miss taking my dollar for the biggest fish at 8lb 11oz. Kept 2-2-3-8lb11oz The biggest hookup of the day was. The Swiss Miss lands a shortie and and runs a hook into her finger with the fish still hanging on the rebel. After releasing the fish, I had to cut the hook off the the bbr with my rusty needle nose pliers and pull the hook through the side of her finger,she washed the finger off and I put on a band aid tied on another bbr and she was ready to fish. Not a tear was shed on even an OH Chit, thats one tough gal. Most of the fish were caught on either side of gps 3802 and 12440. Lowell tight lines and loose drags.
Name: Ron Bernhardt
Email: Rebernhardt@aol.com
Location: delta waters
Weather: Storm gathering
Water_condition: In Peril
Date: 09-12-07
URGENT CANAL UPDATE While the regular legislative session has ended for the year, our concern over the possibility of a new peripheral canal grows larger. The Governor has called a special session of the Legislature to deal with two very limited issues: Health care reform and water. In calling a special session, the Governor must specifically detail the nature of the special session and the very last sentence of the description calls for consideration of a new “conveyance system”. This means that the possibility of a canal being included in a last minute legislative package is still very much alive. Any proposed bond should only be approved after extensive public discussion and review, unfortunately that may not be the case. I continue to urge you to contact your legislators and demand that no bond be approved without full and careful public review and comment, and that they oppose any bond that tries to install a new “conveyance system” around the Delta. A peripheral canal by any other name is still a peripheral canal. If you have questions and/or comments, please feel free to write me at Joe@StoptheCanal.org. Thank you for your continued help and support. Joe Canciamilla www.StoptheCanal.org P.S. Please send this to five of your friends or neighbors. Thank
Name: Big Al Ezell
Email: bigalsfishn1@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sac Y Club
Weather: SW breeze to 15 MPH
Water_condition: 2 ft vis @ 68 degrees
Date: 09-12-07
Put in at Miller at 8:20AM (late by my standards) trolled SYC till 3:00PM. Sea lion passed through upon my arrival at SYC. Double blade silvertron green. 2 take downs and one fish landed, A steelhead about 4.5 Lbs. Beautiful fish with dark red flesh. He put up a great fight. Marked very few fish but I know they are going through. If you put in the time and don't whine the Salmon will be there in time. A poet and I don't know it, Ha Ha se ya on the water. Good Luck to all my buds fishing tomorrow.
Name: Fireman Jack
Email: clmdell@aol.com
Location: Rio Vista Area
Weather: Windy
Water_condition: Rough
Date: 09-12-07
Not really a fishing report. Just want to thank Mark Wilson for his report about finding a rod and reel and wanting to return it to it's owner, that is what this site is all about ,(helping other fisherman) it's good to hear from you again Mark, a little more often would also be great. Thanks again to Mark, Naked, Alan and many others that make this a GREAT site. Fireman Jack P.S. It wasn't my rod and reel
Name: bmworks2fish
Email: bmworks2fish@wmconnect.com
Location: minnow hole
Weather: windy
Water_condition: choppy
Date: 09-12-07
sealions are here! maybe the fish(a.k.a. Salmon) came with him. He was catching fish. Sealion 3 BM 0
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Dude)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta of course
Weather: WINDY
Water_condition: Wet
Date: 09-11-07
HEY MARK, IF IT WAS A G-LOOMIS WITH A CALCUTTA IT WAS MINE....ANYTHING LESS ITS NOT MINE.........WHAT A STORY!............Naked..............
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River
Weather: Windy, Windy and WINDY!!
Water_condition: Off Color
Date: 09-11-07
Only 6 keeper stripers to 9 pounds today, but the catch of the day: there was a boat bait fishing around Decker Island on Monday. The boat lost one of their rods overboard. I got the rod today with a 40 pound striper attached to the hook. If anyone that reads this report lost that rod, please contact me with a description of the rod and reel and I'll return it. Don't worry about the fish. It was released. A new experience every day on the delta. Good luck - Mark.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: New Melones
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Good
Date: 09-11-07
Jimmy Walker invited me to join he and Dennis Pomato for a day of late season kokanee fishing. I was treated to another outing in Jimmy's 21’ Fish Rite with all the bells and whistles. The water was 76.5-79.2*, air 65-90*, sky clear, wind 0-8 mph (2-3 mph/flat most of the time) We were in off Rose Island at 6:45 a.m., out at 1:45 (5 hours). We caught 14, lost 14, had 5-6 hit/no sticks at 53-83’ deep, a few off Rose Island, most off the bank South of the Spillway in 200-300’ of water. Most were caught on a 4/0 watermelon dodger smeared with Krill gel, RGP 2-hook hootchie smeared with Krill gel & two kernels of garlic scented Shoepeg White corn/hook at 1.25-1.5 mph. We caught a few by 9 a.m., most between 11 a.m.-1 p.m. A great day with Jimmy and nice meeting Dennis. Jimmy regretted not inviting my lucky dog, Spike, along, feeling we probably would have limited out by 10-11 a.m. Thanks for the invite Jimmy.
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Dude )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: SYC MILLER PARK AREA
Weather: NICE AGAIN LITTLE WARMER
Water_condition: Semi Clear & better high tide at 69.1*
Date: 09-11-07
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 11th.......................Tried SYC again, but I think the pod of fish moved on? Had Big Al trolling next to me & zero hits for both of us....Fished from 7:00am till 2:30 pm.....Funny how each day is different....Hard to be consistent in early September, let alone in October......With the cooler night time temps, the morning troll is very pleasant , then it warms up rapidly by 1:00pm....Not many others trying for these Kings as the Miller park area is wide open.....Subject to change as soon as the season gets underway.............................................................................................................................................................................STAY TUNED AS NEXT WEEK I'LL BE TELLING ALL ABOUT MY SECRET SPOTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Right!!!! See ya on the river............Naked............
Name: Mike Jones
Email: fishallday136@yahoo.com
Location: I'm trying to find out
Weather: hopefully nice
Water_condition: full of fish
Date: 09-11-07
This message is for "The Spot". Hey man! You need to tell us where your secret fishing spot is. I NEED to know these things. HOLLAAAA!!!!!! I always tell where I fish at. I want others to know so they can catch the ones I missed. Secret Spots only cause controversy & confusion among us dedicated fishermen. I need to know who, what, where, and most importantly, WHEN the next trip is. That way I can beat you to the spot first!!! HOLLA!!!!!!!! Mike Jones....OUT.
Name: The Spot
Email: secretspot@hotmail.com
Location: secret spot
Weather: my secret
Water_condition: secret color
Date: 09-11-07
Well my secret friend went with me. We launched at a secret ramp and traveled a secret speed. we arrived at the secret hole and let our secret brand line out and secret lure. We then fished the secret speed. Wam my friend get a hit but cant say how hard it hit because its a scret. We fish there for some secret amount of time until we get out scret amount of fish. Head in around a scret hour. Hay Jetcraft why wast you time with a bullcrap report like that!
Name: Whiteey Sr.
Email: Finchaser
Location: Arts hot spot
Weather: Windy
Water_condition: White caps
Date: 09-10-07
Art again and I in spite very windy condition went to his secret location and hoped for a repeat proformane . However not to be today . Trolled BBR,s again for 9 stripers of which 6 were keepers 3 shakes. Looks like the school has moved out and were back to looking for another hot spot.
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Dude )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: SYC Miller Park
Weather: Very nice Warm Afternoons
Water_condition: Semi Clear at 69.1* Later 70.3 *
Date: 09-10-07
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 10th..........Launched at Miller at 7:30 am.....No body home as I was the only boat in the parking lot......Damm water was above the ramps so I had to take shoes & socks off to enter boat....And, they want to charge to launch!!!!!! Duh!! take care of the launch site first!!! Oh well............Got down to the SYC by 8:00am & started the troll with a double bladed green Silvertron using 5 ozs. of weight......NOTHING for 3 1/2 hours but thought I graphed some Salmon just off the bottom in 16 feet of water.. At about 11:30 am my rod goes straight down & pumps like mad!! I am between the two floating markers ( 5 mile zone ) and try and move boat to the middle of the river to avoid hooking the floats as this fish will not follow me! ..After a few minutes this fish starts to move with the direction of my boat and decides to peel off over 100 yds of line downstream & my reel is screaming as the drag is set for at least 19 lbs. of my 20 pound test!! Wow!! While this fish did not jump, he rode on top of the water & peeled line !! Seemed like 30 minutes went by till I got him close to the boat....It was probally only 20 minutes or so.....Looking at this fish just next to the boat as I got ready to net him, it looked well over 50 lbs!!!! IT WAS NOT 50....My sturgeon scale goes to 100 pounds & read 47 lbs!!! Just about 30 minutes later I hook another fish & this one breaks my 20 # test leader......Robert from the shell station is supposed to meet me across the river at the Sutterville turn off at 1:00pm..... Not long after I get Robert in the boat, we hook another one......This fish came off just as we got the net close!!.....Oh well......At 3:15pm. Robert gets bit.......We pick up a nice 18 lb. hen.......Quit at 4:30pm as I wanted to weigh my fish at Broadway Bait to get an exact weight...... For the record using three scales at Broadway.......45 pounds & a few ozs.....One large male for sure!! Summary : On this date at SYC there was some fish moving through & NOBODY else fishing except ME.......And I don't blame other fisherman, as it has been dead from July 16th......It was either a lucky day for me or maybe some of these fish are starting to move through? Talked to Big Al tonight & he's gonna give it a try tomorrow.......While I was smallie fishing yesterday down in the delta, Tom Ramage hooked up at SYC & lost one at 9:30 am...I was thinking maybe these fish would still be around....They were........Will try it again tomorrow & who knows what will happen? See ya on the river....Naked.......
Name: ROBERT FROM SHELL
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal.net
Location: sacramenti yact club
Weather: warm
Water_condition: simi clear
Date: 09-09-07
arrived at miller at 5.45am still thier is no pay yet! started to troll a double green blade made by silvetron right by the second buey wham a take down that was at 6.47am close to shore it got unbutton right away. then at 7.45am tom ramage hooked up and it came right off. thier was around 4 boats out thier. Got off the water at noon had to come to work. No word from tom how he did. the naked dude is going out today
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Dude )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Steamboat & Sutter Slough to Sacto River
Weather: WINDY with white caps better upstream
Water_condition: off colored to semi clear at 70.6 *
Date: 09-10-07
SUNDAY..................SEPTEMBER 9th................Weekend Fishing?????? All I wanted to do was kick back & watch NFL.........Well, my wife has a way to make me feel guilty as she works all week and can't fish with me Monday through Friday.....Knowing the winds were up in the delta , just knew it would be a tough day trolling for stripes....Putting in at Hogback & dropping downstream towards the mouth the winds were whipping up some pretty good rollers....Could only troll upstream with the wind on my back & this was not a smooth ride!..Along the way, ran into Scott Cameron in his Alumaweld....Did my heart good to see him weathering the strong delta winds...There are so many fair-weather fisherman now days....Oh well. After a few passes and getting knocked around without getting bit, it didn't take many words to convince my wife Sandy to abort the shallow troll & lets get out of the big winds and do some smallie fishing.........Upstream we go!!! good decision as the winds were much calmer in the Sutter slough area.....Using the 1/8 oz. white smiling speedtraps were once again the ticket....very few dinks caught!! Average smallie size was about 1 pound up to ARE YOU READY FOR THIS? ( 5 pounds 6 ozs.) Matter of fact, got three fish that went over 4 pounds.....If you have ever caught a river smallmouth over 3 lbs. the first thing you'll notice is the dark color & almost black vertical blotches along its sides....Most of the smaller fish are bronzy green with those famous RED eyes....Yes! I had my trusty Sony camcorder along to shoot these above normal size bass....Seems the little guys are willing to hit the traps all day long, but these bigger fish feed on a small window when conditions are right....On this Sunday afternoon, the conditions were right!!!! While moving along the rip rap saw the third dead Salmon in two weeks...This fish was very fresh looking without any trauma , could have went 35 pounds? Maybe a prop got it? No marks though....While I didn't get a chance to focus on MR. Striper it was a blast getting some quality smallmouth for a change.....Will be hitting the SYC today & for the next 5 weeks.....Just know some salmon are moving through.....Right? See ya on the river....Naked...............
Name: Polebrother
Email: james.thomas9@comcast.net
Location: Delta Near Rio Vista
Weather: Windy, Windy, Windy
Water_condition: Stained and Grassy at Main Channel, 70-72 degrees
Date: 09-09-07
Logged 63 GPS miles on the Delta near Rio Vista today, trolling for stripers with my brother for two schoolie keepers and one LDR, all inside Decker. Backed trailer at Brannan around 8:30 am, recovered at 7:30 pm. Dragged multiple baits with zero success at the following waypoints: Three Mile Slough, Santa Clara Shoals, West Bank, Old Dairy, Rio Vista Shoals, and Steamboat Slough. Once again, Mr. Wind made it tough to get around. Shallow-running YoZuri w/trailing white worm was responsible for all three strikes. No love shown for BBR or B-16 Bomber this outing. Another long, educational and good day on the water. Note: Big thanks to Bob Harries for past posts here on Steamboat’s smallie action. We had lots of fun with them today…a good salve for short term (I hope) striper ailments.
Name: Tim Mcmillen
Email: singletraktim
Location: stumpy meadows
Weather: clear/5mph wind
Water_condition: clear
Date: 09-08-07
Got to the lake at 1:30 pm due to a.m. dentist appointment. Trolled with my wife and 4 yr old daughter till 4:30 limited out, with my kid reeling in most of the fish. Trolled 25' deep at 1mph, sep's sidekick's in 50/50 and watermelon with a blue and pink uncle larry"s spinners with a worm trailer scented with procure trout scent. Most fish where the small planters with one nice brown in the mix. With a 5mph limit and lot's of fish this lake is great to take a kid fishing not to mention the bald eagle that pick's up any fish that you lose and happens to lay on the lake's surface for any lenght of time.
Name: Jeff Earl
Email: tropic2tropical@hotmail.com
Location: Rio vista /Iselton
Weather: Breezy on the main channel 80's
Water_condition: Clear 71f
Date: 08-08-07
Rod Bowden and I took my boat out Sat on late summer troll. It was slow at times but we end up catching some nice fish. Total was 6 landed to 11lbs. Rod caught the big one...on a Patriot BBR. I caught a couple of 6 to 7 lb'ers on a Red head shallow running bomber...... Jeff
Name: robert from shell
Email: rainbowtout@sbcglobal.net
Location: miller park
Weather: simi clear
Water_condition: warm
Date: 09-08-07
got to miller park at 5.45am thier still no pay their! started to troll a double gold and green silver tron. i did notice a couple two jump right by the boat ramp. water temp at 6.15 was at 67, by 10.30 the pleasure boat was out in force. thier was a total of 4 boats fishing this morning by the yacht club.
Name: Whiteey Sr.
Email: Finchaser
Location: Delta, Arts secret new spot!
Weather: Sunny w/lite winds
Water_condition: Almost flat
Date: 09-05-07
Art took me too his new secret location. It proved to be worth the trip. We trolled in 12' to 19' depth in clear water using BBR,s. Total caught 28 stripers, 22 keepers, rest shakers. Art got the largest of day 31" we also caught some in the 26" to 24" range. It was good day.
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Dude )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Rio Vista, Steamboat & Courtland
Weather: Very warm with hardly a breeze
Water_condition: Semi Clear to73.5 *
Date: 09-07-07
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 6th...................Finally, had a chance to take Jerry Yuke along with me on this warm windless day....No matter where we fished, the water was flat with just a slight breeze................This would be a slow day both for striped bass & smallies.....Couldn't find the fish in Steamboat on both tides high & low....And the shoals by the Rio Vista bridge was below par as we only picked 3 fish...two 7 #ers & one undersize.....Tried the west bank for two passes & struck out...other boaters had some luck in that area as some fish were caught earlier......Still getting that nasty witches hair on lures but not as bad as last week.... Once again, Mark Wilson catches a bright silver Salmon on a Bomber!!!! Way to go Mark..... Ran into Pastor Steve fishing the shoals, he too was having a slow day.....Passed R. V ( Steely Dan) at the west bank, don't know how Rene was doing? Mid-afternoon we tried trolling speedtraps in the upper Steamboat & Sutter slough area with moderate success.....Most fish were dinks with just a few to 2 lbs.....but, the bite wasn't too bad for the time of the day with a high sun and very little shade.....The spoon bite under the Courtland bridge during the flood tide didn't materialize like the last four outings....Did hook one stripe that took the hopkins spoon but it came un-button taking line....Just couldn't find the bait!! Was hoping Jerry would hook up, just didn't happen on this day....thats fishing....Went back to the smallie thing returning to Hogback via Steamboat...once again the bite continued, but just small guys!!! did get a few double hookups.....Ended the day about 5:30 pm. just as the delta winds picked up after being absent all day.....Home before dark & surprised the wife as this is rare.....Tom Ramage, still waiting for the Halibut you promised me from your Alaskan trip!!! My mouth is watering & the lemons are ready.....And, Fireman Jack, your reports were right on......dead Striper bite in the lower Steamboat, where did they go???? Enjoyed your company Jerry Yuke.....See ya on the river.....Naked...
Name: Mike Jones
Email: fishallday136@yahoo.com
Location: beautiful northern calif surf
Weather: warm cloudy
Water_condition: top of high tide
Date: 09-05-07
I read Guy Brown's report and I was inspired to hit the surf for some barred perch again. I used 1-1/2" motor oil grubs on a 2 ounce egg slip sinker rig. Killed em all day long! HOLLA! My buddy D-Rock came along and fished for the first time in 10 years....Way too long! We went through a full packet of grubs because the perch were so fiesty they kept rippin the tail ends off on missed strikes. We kept 10 nice sized fish (up to 12"). They were nice fat ones that made some tasty fillets when we got back to the house. Fresh fish & brewskies.....HOLLAAAA!!!!
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked DUDE )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Miller Park SYC & DISCO....Park
Weather: Smokey & Warm Low 90's
Water_condition: Very good Semi clear at 73.5 *
Date: 09-05-07
WEDS......SEPT 5th..07..................SMOKED SALMON? No! But lots of smoke in the atmosphere.....Never saw the full sun all day!..I guess fires in the northern part of the state covered the Sacto valley with upper level winds which laid over much of the interior valley? Very strange day!!... Big Al joined me with his Thunderjet at Miller park at about 7:30am....My guest for the day was George Hicks......We trolled the SYC area for about 3 hours for nothing, using the famous double bladed Silvertrons with 5 ozs. of weight........Yeah! its kinda early for the Fall run salmon in this area but why not? The summer run was a bust......Non existent ...for most......Moved over to Disco & anchored just about a football field below the American in Tom Ramage's hole.......Not much on the fish finder for encouragement either.. But about 1:30 pm. my rod takes a dive & no hookup!!!!!!! Was using a K-14 Kwikfish ........with 4 ozs. of lead.....That was it for the entire day as we returned to SYC & fished till 4:45 pm. Kind of a long shot trying to get one of these Kings so early in September but guess I can be the one along wth Big Al to explore the local waters........and report.....Back to the delta tomorrow & Friday to hit the fish with better odds.....Mr. Striper & the faithful smallmouth.....Hey Tom Ramage, I gave it my best shot........Give me a call Fireman Jack......See ya on the river....Naked.....
Name: Ron Bernhardt
Email: Rebernhardt@aol.com
Location: The whole delta
Weather: Storm clouds gathering
Water_condition: In danger
Date: 08-04-07
Y-O-U can help STOP THE CANAL!! Dear Stop the Canal Friend: Thank you for taking the time to go to our website http://www.stopthecanal.org to sign up and register your opposition to the building of a new peripheral canal. Although an initiative to build a canal bypassing the Delta to Southern California was defeated some 25 years ago, just last June, Governor Schwarzenegger publicly announced his support for building of a new aqueduct as a part-solution to California’s water problems. It has been called to my attention TODAY that last minute, CLOSED-DOOR negotiations are now underway at the State Capitol to approve a new $5 billion water bond to be placed on the ballot sometime next year. One version advanced by Senator Don Perata, President pro Tem of the Senate, would prohibit a Delta bypass or a canal. The other version, advanced by the Governor's administration, contains NO PROHIBITION on Delta transfers, a Delta conveyance, or a peripheral canal. IF THE ADMINISTRATION'S VERSION OF THE WATER BOND IS APPROVED IN LATE NIGHT SESSIONS OF THE LEGISLATURE, IT WILL MEAN THAT A MEASURE GOES TO THE BALLOT ALLOWING OUR TAX DOLLARS TO GO TOWARD BUILDING A NEW PERIPHERAL CANAL WHICH WILL LIKELY SEND OUR WATER SOUTH. Here's how you can help. Please send an e-mail and/or call our local Legislators and let them know that you OPPOSE any water bond measure that allows for the building of a Delta bypass or canal which could harm our Delta ecosystem and send our quality Delta water to Southern California. Here's who you should contact as soon as possible: State Senator Tom Torlakson E-Mail: Senator.Torlakson@sen.ca.gov District Office: 925-602-6593 Capitol Office: 916-651-4007 Assemblyman Mark DeSaulnier E-Mail: AssemblymemberDeSaulnier@assembly.ca.gov District Office: 925-372-7990 Capitol Office: 916-319-2011 Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger E-Mail: Go to www.gov.mail.ca.gov Fax: 916-445-4633 Capitol Office: 916-445-2841 Another way you can help is to SEND THIS E-MAIL TO FIVE OF YOUR FRIENDS, NEIGHBORS OR RELATIVES who live in Contra Costa County. There's power in numbers. Ask them to SIGN UP at www.StoptheCanal.org, so we can keep them updated on the status of this new Sacramento development. Also, please ask them to send an e-mail to the above Legislators in opposition to building any type of canal around the Delta that might send our water elsewhere. As a former State Assemblyman, and former Chair of the Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee, I have witnessed how public policy gets made, in the late night, out of public sight and scrutiny. I am concerned that this might happen with the Water bond. Be assured that I will do all I can to keep on top of any new developments. Thanks for your help with this. Sincerely, Joe Canciamilla www.StoptheCanal.org
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Manhattan Beach
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Beachy
Date: 09-05-07
My lucky dog, Spike, is at home with a sitter, Donna & I are visiting a daughter for a few days. Went surf fishing near 4th Street, this morning, 6:30-7:30, for Corbina. Used sand crabs. No Corbina, one small perch. We did not get skunked! Dolphins outside the break line, joggers, ocean swimmers, great water, surf, sound of the waves. What's not to like. May try motor oil & root bear 2" plastics the next day or two.
Name: ROBERT FROM SHELL
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal.net
Location: miller park
Weather: hot
Water_condition: simi clear
Date: 09-03-07
I arrived again at miller park 5.45am this time the news team 10 was thier doing a live show.Started to troll a double gold silver tron in green. at 9.41 a guy hooked up at the entrance from at yahct club from sheerwood marina. It looked like he was using double silver and red beads. all in all thier was 8 boats out today and I saw 2 salmon jump and 5 roll. Off the water by 10.15am almost got hit by a guy with a ski boat at the ramp. Too much power for him. After talking to him it was his frist time with the boat and his engine was a 454 ford motor, lucky nobody got hurt. On weekends small boat will have to be off the water by 10.30am during hot weather. Water temp.72 degree
Name: Polebrother
Email: james.thomas9@comcast.net
Location: Delta Near Rio Vista
Weather: Hot
Water_condition: Stained on Sac/Better on SJ
Date: 09-01-07
Got a late start today, on the water at 9:20 a.m. Launched at Brannan, fished inside Decker (Horseshoe Bend?) for nada then crossed over to the west bank, trolling up to area across from Three-mile Slough Bridge, also for nada. Water was very dingy on the Sac and a bit too rough for me to try the Old Dairy. Seeking clear and less turbulent water, went to the San Joaquin via three-mile slough. Decided to troll the no wake zone across from the Outrigger Marina en route to the SJ and picked up the first fish of the day, a nice 12-pounder on Patriot BBR, w/white worm trailer. Must have been a lone ranger...made three passes in same area...no more joy. Continued trolling the remainder of Three-mile Slough without a tap. Ventured over to Santa Clara Shoals where I had fairly decent success, again with the BBR, picking up another six fish, three of which were keepers to 6 lbs. On the way in I did a little exploring on the SJ, trolling in places that looked promising but couldn't muster a bite in these new-to-me locations. Off the water at 4:30 pm. Note: The holiday crowd was very active near the launch ramp upon my return. While idling inside the 5 mph no wake zone, 100 yards or so from the ramp, I bent over to flip my bumpers over the side of the boat when a ski boat pulling children on a tube zipped past me doing about 30 mph. Caught me totally off-guard. A few more moments of observing others in the area revealed that this was pretty much standard practice for the day.
Name: robert from shell
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal.net
Location: miller park
Weather: hot
Water_condition: simi clear
Date: 09-01-07
arrived at miller park at 5.30am and there is still no pay machine their but it looks like sometime next week. started to troll with a homemade lure that is a 50/50 blade and a silvertron blade combine into one lure. Water temp is at 70.3 and did see one salmon jump in the middle on the river by the sacramento yacht club. had a quick take down at 8.41am in the middle of the river at 22 feet. Saw a lot of fish but don't know what they were. Waiting at miller to pull out the boat and a salmon jump write by the boat docks. its was 10.05am. I bee on the water sunday and monday in the morning if work doesn't call.
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked DUDE )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: STEAMBOAT & COURTLAND AREA
Weather: DITTO !! VERY HOT AGAIN
Water_condition: Off COLORED to very clear at 76.5*
Date: 08-31-07
FRIDAY AUGUST 30th.................With Fireman jack joining me........( Must be crazy as me) Another very hot day in the delta.....The lower Steamboat area was not a good producer for us as we only hit one small stripe in the zone my wife Sandy nailed over 10 to nine pounds.. Instead of heading down south ( RIO Vista )...It was my idea to try Minor as we had not fished that location in quite a while....Thinking the outgoing tide could be effective for throwing swimbaits proved to be unproductive....We hit all the spots that have been good to us in the past.........No hits, just errors......Not even a bass bite......Pretty dead in this part of the delta.......The high temps are now taking its toll as it is close to 100 degrees & not hitting fish makes it worst..........Jack sees me wetting towels in my ice chest and wrapping them around my neck.....He does the same.....A minor cool down, it works.....Next we head towards Sutter slough & cut to the north......The tide is starting to slowly relax as the high tide is happening.......put on the white smiling speedtraps & trolled the rip rap which goes for miles till you reach the main Sacto.... Not red hot action, but very consistent....and in the heat of midday hit some pretty good size smallies......Just as I dipped my cap into the water and put it back on head, my rod hammers down!!! The water & sweat has blinded me as this fish is peeling tons of line..(6 lb.test)......Jack quickly grabs a dry towel & wipes my face!! Thanks Jack....I either had a State record smallmouth on or another species that was pissed!!! this fish is running towards the middle of the river which the smallies seldom do......After ten minutes I finally get back half of my line.....Another few minutes we see him......A 7 pound striped bass with a tiny speedtrap in his mouth....WOW!!!! Before releasing him, shot him with my video camera & got him back in the water quickly.....What a treat.....Continued on & got bass all the way to the main Sacramento river at the Sutter slough bridge...getting close to 5:00pm & real close to the flood stage which is needed to catch Mr.Striper spooning just under the Courtland bridge....Some times the fish are in & other times they are not home......Finding the shade just under the main bridge we got lucky...The hummingbird came to life!!! Lots of bait along with large fish feeding at 20 feet...Jack is using 1 oz hopkins spoon with red & I'm using my standard which is green....As soon as we get vertical and pass through the school, we both hook up! Jacks fish is heading towards the pillars & mine is running upstream under the boat...Not good!!!as I don't have any control.Took forever to get the boat turned around using the electrics....Jack is pumping like crazy to keep his fish away from the structure & my fish is heading towards Jacks fish so I put the pressure on him....Bad move, my spoon pulls out!!!. Gone!! The graph is still going crazy, but I can't get back in the water till he gets his fish in...A few minutes later I put the bogel grips on his fish..........It looked like over 20 lbs. but weighed 17# ...Quickly back in the water..They are hitting my spoon but can't get them to stick!! Jack hooks up again! This time a smaller fish 10 #'s....The school is now spooked & as fast as we found them...They are GONE...Fun while it lasted....Spent another 45 minutes trying to relocate them....No luck.....Re-entered Steamboat heading back to hogback & resumed smallie fishing....They were still hitting well....Ran into a friend Dave with his fishing buddies, they too were smallie fishing & wanted to try the bridge....Fished all the way to dark & quit at 8:30pm.....Hot day for sure but lots of fun...Must have caught well over 100 bass to a few dozen over 3 lbs.# Taking the day and hitting the State Fair.....As always, a pleasure having you in the boat Fireman Jack...No heat stroke & we survived from the ice chest.....For every two beers, one bottle of water!!!!!!!!!!............................And to Mike HOLLA........I don't think your remarks were out of line.....You are a good man!!! Guess you could have said" Asia American....Political thing. ....Keep up the fresh reports.....See ya on the river....................Naked....
Name: Mike Jones
Email: fishallday136@yahoo.com
Location: delta east bank
Weather: same
Water_condition: same
Date: 08-30-07
Sorry if I offended anyone. I had no intentions. The reason I was so specific is because I know he wasn't Phillipino, and it sounded Vietnamese. I am part Phillipino, so I know he wasn't speakin Tagalog. I grew up around all ethnicities including Cambodian's & many Vietnamese who were/are good friends, but I am nowhere near fluent in Vietnamese. So, I made my best guess. I didn't mean to sound angry towards a race, but I was angry at THIS guy. He was rude, and the whole time I was trying to untangle his line from my prop, he just kept yelling at me. Very annoying. Again, sorry if anyone was offended. That's it for now. Mike Jones.....OUT......HOLLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!
Name: The delta bankies
Email: thedeltabankies.com
Location: rio vista, sacramento river and the whole delta
Weather: hot, hot
Water_condition: n/a
Date: 08-30-07
This message is for Holla.......man.....I don't understand why you used vietnamese ethnicity twice on your fishing reports. You must have had issue with vietnamese peoples. Next time you ask those bankies their ethnicity before you decided to post your report. That way, it doesn't offended this old man. By the way, your reports on this web page is very helpfull to all the fishermens out there. I would appreciated if you be more carefull with guessing the asian ethnicities. Well, I wished you luck and don't forget to say HOOLLLAA to the Bankies next time you see them. One more thing, I really do sick of those other bankies who litter and leave there trashes behind. I told them so many times but they are so stubborn.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Sac River side, Collinsville area
Weather: Beautiful, a little hot
Water_condition: Semi-clear
Date: 08-30-07
My lucky dog, Spike, and I had Mike Murphey join us today. The water 71-74*, semi-clear, air 65-95*, sky clear, wind 0-2 mph. We launched at Lower Sherman Lake and were trolling the Collinsville area at 6:30 a.m.. We got 15 legals to 10#, released 11, most on the shallow diving Yo-Zuri (Yellow back, silver holographic side with black dots & yellow belly) with a white tail, 2nd best the small-lipped Clown with white tail. We caught & released 6 undersized, lost a dozen tails. All fish caught shallow trolling, one take, LDR deep trolling. Most caught at the beginning of the outgoing & the beginning of the incoming tides. 7+ hours of fishing, 40 miles covered, trolled! A beautiful summer day on the Delta, no wind. Saw Mark Wilson & Clyde Wands. They both did well. Mark caught & released a 32#er (he has the pictures to prove it). 3-5 boats trolling, 1 fly fishing for stripers. Thanks Mike for the company.
Name: Mike Jones
Email: fishallday136@yahoo.com
Location: Rio Vista/Delta/East Bank
Weather: semi clear
Water_condition: warm
Date: 08-29-07
HOLLA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hit up the east bank for several keepers. I had a run-in with one of the bankies. This guy with had one of those 85ft surf rods (okay maybe more like 14ft). Anyways, I see he has his line in and so I figure, okay, no need to do the whole half circle deal. At least not as far as usual. No kidding, I'm pretty much almost past this guy and he casts literally right across the front of my bow! His freakin 80lb test line gets all tangled up in my frickin prop. I kill the motor and pull up the engine. The whole time he's yelling at me in vietnamese or something saying something like "You cross my line!" I'm on the verge of telling this guy to just shut it, but I maintain my bearing and continue to untangle the line. After about ten minutes of slicing through his over-rated 80lb test, and dulling my new Gerber, I toss his weight and hook back at him and high-tail it out of there. i was so upset that i just went home and FRIED (not baked) my striper. Now my health is out the door and I feel like crap. THAT"LL SHOW HIM!!!!!!!!!! HOLLA!!!!!!!!!
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal,net
Location: Rio Vista, Steamboat, & Courtland
Weather: HOT,HOT HOT, HOT & HOTTER
Water_condition: off colored to semi clear at 77 * surface
Date: 08-30-07
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 29th.............WITH OUT A DOUBT ! THE HOTTEST DAY FISHING FOR ME THIS YEAR...........TALKING ABOUT THE OPPRESSING SUMMER HEAT OF COURSE....................And believe it or not, the fishing was not too bad....Really got a late start launching at hogback at 9:45 am....It was already 82 degrees!! I talked my wife Sandy into going with me...............The ice chest had more than 25 pounds of ice & many bottles of water and Bud light for survival !!! We started shallow trolling Steamboat with yozuries & bombers on the outgoing tide....Sandy had the hot rod, picking up 6 fish to 9 lbs. to my ONE!! ........TRUE STORY.....As I put the Bogal Grip on Sandys 9 lber, the grip slipped out of my hand along with the fish... But the good news is,the grip has floats attached....Thank God!!( $135.00) being pulled on the surface with a nine pound striper....He didn't go very far as I reached out and plucked the bogal grips & fish with TWO hands.....It took more than 10 minutes to revive this poor dude!! Ended up banging a few more before heading south to the shoals,dairy,westbank & Decker......Should have stayed right there at Steamboat as we only picked up three fish in all locations......Pretty slow..Tried deep &shallow troll.....By 1:00pm. the temps are close to 100 degrees! We are dripping wet with sweat. Pulled over at Sandys beach & parked the boat and both of us dived in the water....had a quick lunch & a much needed break......The tide is now starting the income....Tried the dairy & shoals for nothing................................................................................................................................................. .............................................................While passing through the old Dairy area we were both disgusted looking at all the GARBAGE left behind by the bankers......For about one hundred yards long, nothing but LITTER & plain GARBAGE!!!!! No wonder so many areas are off limits to bank fishing!! These bank fisherman need to clean up their act...... SICK!!! Oh well, just venting..........................................Returned to Steamboat & Sandy once again took charge & hit three more stripes,one undersize & two to 7 lbs....With the top of the tide taking place at about 6:00pm at Courtland I wanted to give it a try for spooning.........Once again found fish just under the shade part of the bridge in 20 feet of water.....I picked up a 12 pounder & Sandy got two dinks.....Payback Time for sure...Ended the day trolling back in Steamboat using the white smiling speedtraps that have been deadly the past few outings.......picked up over 50 bass right into darkness....My largest was a 4 I/2 # which I got on camera before the release......................Long hot day & very tired, home by 9:30 pm..........Will be back out today with Fireman Jack........See ya on the river.......
Name: MJPFISHON
Email: mpeckham@pacbell.net
Location: Feather River
Weather: 101 Degrees Hot and Sunny
Water_condition: 62 Degees
Date: 08-28-07
I woke up 2:30 am, on the road by 3:30. I was loading the ice and roe into my boat, I looked up and the moon looked like an orange basket ball. Clear as a bell. Then I remembered my daughter saying some thing about Mars and the Moon or an Eclipse or something? I left Auburn watching the moon driving down the Interstate 80 it was still orange. It started to change around Marysville, Just a little white light on the tip of the orange moon; it progressed until the moon was back to its original full moon, all white when I reached the Feather River. It was something special to watch!!!!!!! I wonder how it will affect the fishing, a full moon and a eclipse? Well we trolled Flat Fish in the morning until the sun hit the water, no take downs? I did see fish moving up the river. We moved down the river Boondoging and back trolling roe, in some of my favorite holes. Only one other guide boat on the river, We picked up a 7# sucker fish and a few river white fish on roe. We worked the river all day, finnaly we hook a nice 20# Salmon, female, on roe. Very exciting!!!! In the boat! We worked the river a little longer, but no more hook ups. We call it a day around 4:00 pm. I did think the full moon and the Eclipse did affect the fishing at least for us. I did see a few fishermen at the Thermalito Outlet hole hooking up fish in the afternoon. MJP
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Sac River side, Collinsville area
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Dirty to semi-clear to clear
Date: 08-28-07
I was invited to join Bill Crooks & Ted Fagunes for a day of summer Delta striper fishing in Bill's 22' Willy Boat. The water 75*, semi-clear, air 65-90*, sky clear, wind 0-26 mph. We launched at Lower Sherman Island & fished the Collinsville area, trolling deep and shallow. We were in at 8:45, water dirty, lot’s of debris, witches hair. We had to go look for cleaner water, found it. We ended up with 14 legals to 13#, released 8, most on Yo-Zuris (small-lipped Clown with white tail & Pearl (standard lip) with pink tail. Most were caught at the slack, beginning of the incoming tide. We also landed 6 undersized and lost a dozen tails. All fish caught shallow trolling. One 8#er hit as we passed a Light. Of course it took lots of line from “No Drag” Guy’s reel. We had to get the other two rigs out of the water as we did a 360 to get back to it, bring it in around the Light piling, hilarious! 5 hours of fishing, 30 miles covered, trolled! A beautiful summer day on the Delta, no wind. Saw Mark Wilson. 2-3 boats trolling. Thanks Bill for inviting me to join you on a “Bill & Ted’s great adventure”. This was my first time with both Bill & Ted, they are a kick to be with, both experienced fishermen, boaters & stand-up comedians. Ted invited Spike to join us but I left him home as he had to do the chores I promised my wife I was going to do.
Name: Mike Jones..... HOLLA!!!!
Email: fishallday136@yahoo.com
Location: sloughs off of Grizzly Isnd Rd
Weather: warm
Water_condition: dirty
Date: 08-28-07
Mike Jones back at it again! Hit up "The Ditches" along Grizz Isld Rd. Used frozen anchovies and ripped thegills off of several keepers. I laid these buggers out with a whack of my billy club and then rolled out. There were some vietnamese with a bucket of stripers, none of them bigger than 12"! I called F&G and then rolled out cause I ain't tryin to get attacked by there 18ft fishing poles!!! Peace out to Diverse Elegance, keep up the good work. www.de-music.net HOLLA!!!!!
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: EVERY WHERE IN THE DELTA
Weather: VERY WARM WITH LESS WINDS
Water_condition: OFF COLORED TO CLEAR AT 73.6*
Date: 08-28-07
MONDAY AUGUST 27th.......FISHED SOLO LAUNCHING OUT OF HOGBACK....Oh what a day!! Like everyone else that had banner days for the past two weeks...The schools of fish are once again hard to find....Yeah, you get one here & there, but no concentrated schools...With the delta winds down, it is easy to move around without those big whitecaps. The westbank area is out!!Too much black/green stuff loading up on your lures....It does not matter which tide you troll.....BIG TIDES....lots of garbage........Spent a few hours running around with Clyde Wands running both shallow & deep....Just a few fish caught!.....Very frustrating!!! With Fireman Jack running the Steamboat area, as he still has motor problems and couldn't follow me down south... He didn't miss much for sure.....Late in the day ( 3:00pm.) I return to Steamboat.....Jack has gone home.....After running all over the lower delta & only picking up 5 small stripes....I need a fix!! Playing a hunch, I decide to try the Courtland bridge as the high tide was almost to the top......Using a one ounce hopkins spoon ( Green) I located a major school of fish just under the shade area below the bridge...In just twenty minutes, I hooked & released a dozen stripes to 10 #s...Much better than running all over the Rio Vista area for a few dinks!!!!! this action was short lived as I think they spook after a few hookups? Sure fun while it lasted & I needed this.....Next, decided to target smallmouth via: Steamboat returning to the ramp.....With the tide just starting to turn from the top, the bite was explosive!!!!!! The smallmouth & every other species were on the feed!! I caught two fish on one speedtrap three times!! and a channel cat that took over 20 minutes to get to the boat...... The cat went 7 lbs!! Only was using 4 pound test on a very wimpy ultra lite rod....FUN, FUN...Had two unknowns break me off, never saw the fish!...Its almost dark now, and I forgot that I told my wife I would be home for dinner....That was over two hours ago....You know how your cell phone works in the Steamboat area..It doesn't!!! And, I have Verizon.....Once again. I'm the last out of Hogback & in the darkness.....Well,Stripes at the Courtland bridge & a major bass bite in the sloughs was well worth getting my wife pissed for missing dinner....It won't be the last time, I'll do it again.Ha, Ha!....Hey! Fireman Jack, sorry I missed you..And, hope you get that motor squared away... See ya on the river....Bob.
Name: BassJack.com
Email: jack@bassjack.com
Location: Lake Amador
Weather: Hot
Water_condition: 84 Degrees
Date: 08-25-07
8/25/2007 – Launched at Lake Amador with Jason at 5:30 pm. The water was 84 degrees. The water is super low – probably 20’ to 30’ lower than I’ve ever seen. It is down to where you can see the old trees sticking out of the water along the shore line. That was the problem that we ran into. All of the techniques that we normally use out there at night resulted in lots of snags and no fish. I lost all of my tungsten weights throwing Texas and Carolina rigs. I lost some jigs, some drop shot rigs and even a spinner bait. We tried everything in the book from spinner baits to top water rigs, Rattle Traps and nothing seemed to spark their interest. I had a few blow ups from small bass using a Rebel popper but nothing stuck. There are small bass chasing schools of shad on the top of the water but they wouldn’t chase our lures when we found them. I’ve never experienced that before – fish pushing bait to the surface that would not go for lures…odd. We lost three fish on Texas rigged Power Worms that jumped off and one fish broke off on the hookset. It was a slow and unusual evening so we headed off the water around midnight. Skunked at Amador!
Name: ROBERT FROM SHELL
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal.net
Location: sacramenti yact club
Weather: hot
Water_condition: simi clear
Date: 08-25-07
the wife wanted to trout fish on saturday and i wanted to try the yact club. We got up at 5.30am so i took out all my salmon fishing gear and put my trout gear. at 6.45am she decied that she didn't want to go. so i pulled up to miller park notice that the pay here machine is still gone. i lanched the boat started to head to syc. When I strarted to pull my fishing poles out of the locker i notice it was my trout poles. I did mark some fish by the first bouy and by sherrwood marina. Got off the water by 9.45am. The barges are back dumping rock.
Name: Big Al Ezell
Email: bigalsfishn1@sbcglobal.net
Location: Verona Marina
Weather: Clear Sky 65-95 slight breeze to 10mph
Water_condition: 3ft visibility reasonably good for Salmon 69-72 degrees
Date: 08-26-07
Launched at Verona at 5:30 and anchored about 20-25 ft from first docked boat in 14ft of water. The boat we anchored near was not in an open slip but extended out sideways of another extended boat that was also extended out. We were well within a reasonable distance to retrieve our lines in the event of a hook up. We fished for about an hour then someone came out of the boat in the slip and started to fish. After another hour another fellow came out and told us that we had to move because we were too close. In the past I have let many people anchor next to me to get in the slot separated by only my buoys. We were 20-25ft apart and this guy came out and yelled at us at the top of his voice and challenged me to a fist fight and would not let up. I threatened to call the Yolo county Sherriff and that finally shut him up.These guys here at this dock think they own the river and they were in no sight of their rods in case of a bite. Also an illegal F&G rule. The rest of the boats were annoyed by this action. The owner of this launch will lose business due to this persons illiterate remarks. Oh well we still had a great day but saw only 2 fish caught one 30 and one 12 and one 25 pounder lost. We used kwikfisk K-14 and Double blade silvertrons in green. The fish that were caught were on these lures just not by one of us . They're coming. It was Saturday and there were only a dozen boats fishing. See Ya on the river, Big Al
Name: Big Al Ezell
Email: bigalsfishn1@sbcglobal.net
Location: Verona Marina
Weather: Clear Sky 65-95 slight breeze to 10mph
Water_condition: 3ft visibility reasonably good for Salmon 69-72 degrees
Date: 08-26-07
Launched at Verona at 5:30 and anchored about 20-25 ft from first docked boat in 14ft of water. The boat we anchored near was not in an open slip but extended out sideways of another extended boat that was also extended out. We were well within a reasonable distance to retrieve our lines in the event of a hook up. We fished for about an hour then someone came out of the boat in the slip and started to fish. After another hour another fellow came out and told us that we had to move because we were too close. In the past I have let many people anchor next to me to get in the slot separated by only my buoys. We were 20-25ft apart and this guy came out and yelled at us at the top of his voice and challenged me to a fist fight and would not let up. I threatened to call the Yolo county Sherriff and that finally shut him up.These guys here at this dock think they own the river and they were in no sight of their rods in case of a bite. Also an illegal F&G rule. The rest of the boats were annoyed by this action. The owner of this launch will lose business due to this persons illiterate remarks. Oh well we still had a great day but saw only 2 fish caught one 30 and one 12 and one 25 pounder lost. We used kwikfisk K-14 and Double blade silvertrons in green. The fish that were caught were on these lures just not by one of us . They're coming. It was Saturday and there were only a dozen boats fishing. See Ya on the river, Big Al
Name: Gabe Garcia (BIG TUNA)
Email: r8drzfn1@yahoo.com
Location: Sacramento river isleton
Weather: windy
Water_condition: little murky
Date: 08-25-07
Started Early approximately 05:30 We had four fish to 8 lbs by 08:30 a.m. Fished until 09:30 for no more fish Good bite early All fish came on broken back rebels hook m up!!!!!!
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Rio Vista & Steamboat Slough
Weather: WINDY Once again (still warm)
Water_condition: Just off colored to semi clear at 74,6 *
Date: 08-25-07
AUGUST 24th.......FRIDAY....................AUTOMATIC!!! Every time I hook up with Fireman Jack, the WINDS pick up.........No matter who's boat we are in, his Lund or my Jetcraft.......Whats up with that?......Oh Well.......Any fisherman thats worth his salt has to deal with the weather conditions and make a negative into a positive.....The past two weeks it has been ( DUCKS ON THE POND) Easy limits with schools of fish scattered throughout the lower delta...................................On this day Friday the 24th, I have Fireman jack with me as we launch at Hogback & head for all the hot spots... Knowing we'll have to deal with some wind....The quarter moon phase has passed & with a fuller moon the tides are bigger! like a four footer outgo & a three foot income......First stop was the shoals and with about 5 passes we couldn't get bit........Next stop is the westbank......On the first pass, we run into Clyde Wands who has been hot as a firecracker all week and has caught some very large stripes to thirty pounds at mid-week.....I get" hello Bob" pretty slow today........Thats what I didn't want to hear ! One of the top dogs having a slow day!!!! As we trolled through the green pipe area.....Nothing....WOW !! This area has been really good all week with many hookups...Not today......As we move downstream the tide has bottomed out & the income has taking over......We are now picking up lots of that nasty green/black witches hair.....We switch from the bombers to the YoZuries which run a little shallower. Doesn't matter, that stuff is all over....... I tell Jack to pick um up, let s try inside Decker......Good move, cleaner water and we hit a few fish ( small schoolies) After picking up four, the bite died.....Tried the deep troll.......Nothing.......The wind has really picked up, its now about 1:30pm.....Headed back to the shoals as i know the wind there is more manageable....Jack picked up a small fish & i hit a 9 pounder.......Still, very slow for the shoals.....Ended the day in Steamboat....Yeah, we struck out there too.......In general, a tough day finding fish....Your thoughts Mark Wilson? As always. pleasure fishing with Mr.Jack Clemons & when I got the boat home looked for maybe an old banana left behind....No banana!! See ya on the river. Bob.
Name: Rod Bowden
Email: jstrollin@sbcglobal.net
Location: Rio Vista area
Weather: windy/hot
Water_condition: semi-clear
Date: 08-24-07
went trolling with my cousin Eric Cossey after work . we got 11 stripers . 8 keeper size to 12#s . red/white bomber worked as did the patriot rebel .
Name: Mike Jones
Email: fishallday136@yahoo.com
Location: Rio Vista/San Joaquin
Weather: Slight winds
Water_condition: not too bad
Date: 08-23-07
Decided to give the bank fishing a rest and take the boat out. My new Evinrude E-Tec 150 had us flying across the water by 10am. Brought my buddy Keak with me, it was his first time striper fishing. Launched at Rio Vista, hit west bank. Snagged 2 schoolies out of there, kept 1 @ 5#'s. HOLLA!!! Made 2 more passes for another @7#'s. Two more passes w/ no luck. Shot over to the SJ river and hit the shallows about 100 yards after it opens up (after the marina no-wake zone). First pass through, Keak had on a 12#er....HOLLA!!!! Fought this feisty fish for several minutes resulting in a successful land. Kept this one for the eatin. Made several more passes, lost count, I think maybe 8 or 9 more fish with many being keeper size. We finished up our trip in this area keeping 2 fish @ 8 and 7.5#s. Didn't even have to hit any other spots. Off the water by 3:30pm. This spot has always produced good results and there usually aren't other boats around. Look for the tree limb sticking out of the water. That's about how far from the bank you need to be. The fish usually hit in anywhere from 5-10ft of water. There are a lot of weed beds around here so be careful, but stay close to the weeds as this is where the fish are gathering. That's it for now. Take care. Shouts out to Keak the Sneak, Lil John, Diverse Elegance, and the Eastside Boys. HOLLA!!!!!!!!!!! MIke Jone, out.
Name: Lowell 1965 ford pick up
Email: fishboat35@yahoo.com
Location: Decker west bank tayler
Weather: warm windy at times
Water_condition: 70/74 wet
Date: 08-24-07
8/21 Me and the Swiss Miss fished decker on the 160 side for 2hrs tuesday evening for 2 keekers and a couple of shorties and some worm rollups. Man strike king worms rollup nice after a missed strike. Fished the decker/160 for a few hits 8/22 morning, cauhgt 1 keeper over on the west bank with lots of hits but no sticks and some rollups. Went over to Tayler after lunch, for 1 keeper after switching to yo zuri-f at 16 ft. Caught 2 keepers on false river to 5# and went to camp ground at Brannan to have dinner with the wife and the Swiss Miss. Nothing like fresh fish for dinner.We use peanut oil as it will not burn , frying fish. "chief cook hint of the day" 8/23 fished decker/160 for 2 hrs in morning for 2 keepers a few shories and rollups same as tues night. Had to break camp as The Swiss Miss had to go to work and the wife and I went to the afternoon music circus stage show. P/S talked with a commercial salmon fisherman at the camp grounds and he said this was a bad bad year for salmon in the ocean might be a bad year in the rivers also. Lowell tight line and loose drags.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Sac River side
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Semi-clear
Date: 08-23-07
My lucky dog, Spike and I went out for summer stripers. Water 73-75.4*, semi-clear, air 65-89*, sky clear, wind 2-6 mph, gusts 12-20 (4 most of the time). We launched at Hogback Island. We were in shallow at 7:45. We trolled from Steamboat Slough to Collinsville and back. Caught and released 12 legals to 9# on the yellow-head Yo-Zuri & Pearl B-16, released 2 undersized, had no hits/no sticks. All fish caught shallow trolling. 8 hours of fishing, 70 miles covered/trolled! A nice summer day on the Delta, no big stripers but enough legals to make it fun. Saw and talked to Bill Crooks, Ted Fagunes, Mark Wilson (with 3 guests), Bob White. 6-10 boats trolling. Thanks for the company Spike. Back to Sacramento at 5:30.
Name: Alan Fishermans Warehouse
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: Central Delta
Weather: Hot
Water_condition: Good
Date: 08-22-07
Came back from my archery hunt early because of a little accident while putting up my tree stand. Anyway Lander, David and I went to the delta fishing for bass. We started the day with buzz baits and chatterbaits along the weed beds. It didn't take to long before we were hooking up on some nice bass. When the water dropped out at 9 AM we started to throw senko's and drop-shots. By 11 AM we had over twenty pounds of bass for five. When it started to get very hot 100* we started to throw frogs on the matts. It didn't take long before we were getting slammed by some big bass in the moss. I landed the first big fish around six pounds and it took all I could pull to get it out of the grass. Then I hit another and boy I was tired, but it was fun as we missed a bunch of bass because they couldn't get through the moss to eat the frog! Over all it was a great day on the delta!
Name: Big Al Ezell
Email: bigalsfishn1@sbcglobal.net
Location: New Melones Lake
Weather: Clear Sky 59-95 slight breeze to 10mph
Water_condition: Clear to 12ft 76-78 degrees
Date: 08-22-07
Launched at Glory Hole at 6:15 & started catching fish at the Dam bay soon after starting to troll. Had a few doubles and ended with limits as well as a total of 28 fish on. We released all other fish. Largest about 16.5 inches. Most fish caught at 70ft -1.5 GPS speed on pink radical glow tubes and Sep's watermelon dodgers. Best area was north of Dam bay entrance in 200-250ft depth about 175 yards from bank. All fish were in excellent shape and firm flesh. We still have a week or 2 left for the tasty Salmon. Hopefully their bigger cousins the (King Salmon) will arrive on the scene soon to take up the slack. Had another great day on the lake again. Thanks, Big Al
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Sac River side
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Perfect
Date: 08-21-07
Steve & Andrew Murakami, my lucky dog, Spike, and I picked the perfect weather day for summer striper trolling. The water was 71.6-76.2*, clear, air 65-89*, sky clear, wind 4-10 mph (4 most of the time). We launched at Hogback Island. 5:59 low tide at the Rio Vista Bridge. 6:20 in trolling sallow most of the day above & below the Rio Vista Bridge. Caught 14 legals to 5# on a variety of lures, released most, released 6 undersized, had 6-10 hits/no sticks. All fish caught shallow trolling. Caught fish in most places we trolled. 9 hours of fishing time! A beautiful summer day on the Delta, no big stripers but enough legals to make it fun. Saw and talked to Bill Crooks, Ted Fagunes, Mark Wilson, Bob & Sandra Harries. Thanks for the Gin & Tonics Sandy. 10-15 boats trolling. Thanks for the company Steve & Andrew.
Name: Roland "Innovate" Aspiras
Email: innovatrium@hotmail.com
Location: Sittin' at home.
Weather: N/A
Water_condition: N/a
Date: 08-22-07
If we market "HOLLA" enough we could probably get a tackle company to use it as their slogan. Mike Jones - You're the man. If "BOOYAH" can be marketable, so can "HOLLA" Cheers - Roland
Name: Koke killer
Email: Pro-cure@hotmail.com
Location: watch your step
Weather: smokin
Water_condition: dingy
Date: 08-21-07
Mike Jones might want to contact pro-cure about the possibility of marketing some new scented corn.. for the lock jawed kokes!!
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Rio Vista & Steamboat area only!!
Weather: Very Warm with alot less winds.
Water_condition: Semi Clear at 73.8* afternoon reading
Date: 08-21-07
TUESDAY AUGUST 21st,07...........................NO HOLLA here! Just a ditto day on the Delta with different friends around me................Had my bride with me again as she goes back to work on the 27th of this Month .. Anyway, Had Bill crooks & Guy Brown along with Pastor Steve with son & Spike (The wonder dog ) hitting the delta just next to me...........LOTS OF ACTION!!!!!!!! Hit the Shoals. West bank & Decker........Missing in action was Mark Wilson...Talked to him early , but don't know where he was fishing , maybe Broad Slough???? Hot spot was once again the GREEN PIPE at the west bank.....Guy was hot there on all his passes....... And double hookups .Best action came just at the top of the high tide starting to turn.....While our fish count went to over 30. most fish caught were in the 4- 8 lb. range......Largest fish of the day went 16 lbs at west bank........The deep troll didn't happen in the afternoon, a few hits but no hookups!.....Ended the day back in Steamboat as we headed to the ramp...... Did pretty good shallow trolling from the mouth up.......Home before dark.........Summary: A mixed bad of stripes, from 3 pounders to a few over 10 # .....No delta winds but very warm.......See ya on the river...Bob.
Name: Bad Brad
Email: bugicafishin@sbcglobal.net
Location: just reading
Weather: hot
Water_condition: good
Date: 08-21-07
I have read alot of fishing reports in my day but this one has to go down in history as #1 of all time! I'm still laughing!!
Name: Mike Jones
Email: fishallday136@yahoo.com
Location: Secret Pond off of Valley View
Weather: Warm
Water_condition: Clear as day
Date: 08-21-07
Back at it again! Caught some more largemouth at the secret pond! Nice fish up to 13". Used Heddon tiny torpedos and ratltraps. Ate too many hot dogs and had to take a dump on the bank. (no porta-potties). Passed the pile of crap on the way back, damn thing had flies all over it not to mention corn from 2 nights ago, YUCK!....................HOLLA!!!
Name: Mike Jones
Email: fishallday136@yahoo.com
Location: Secret Pond off of Valley View
Weather: Warm
Water_condition: Clear as day
Date: 08-21-07
Back at it again! Caught some more largemouth at the secret pond! Nice fish up to 13". Used Heddon tiny torpedos and ratltraps. Ate too many hot dogs and had to take a dump on the bank. (no porta-potties). Passed the pile of crap on the way back, damn thing had flies all over it not to mention corn from 2 nights ago, YUCK!....................HOLLA!!!
Name: Thunderjet-Kevin
Email: kevin.wells@intel.com
Location: sacram river verona
Weather: awesome
Water_condition: typical for the area
Date: 08-19-06
marked a few fish, Salmon? fished with the family from 8-2, none seen coming in, the one guy from the marina that has a mini submerged diversion dam between the poles causing the fish to redirect to the back of his blue boat caught one that I heard :) kidding I am sure it is all just luck and those that have ever watched it... I am sure you know as well. Any way great water temps and current (which seemed odd given what I had heard), just no fish, I ran silvertrons, flatfish and even cast some cleos and kastmasters, another advantage to fishing with the family, rather fishing while they sleep :) In either case. Marked just a few fish not the normal constant streams of blips, where the heck are the fish!! I read the thermalito posting and laughed as I used to go, but lost my taste for the complete lack of ..... humanity there, typically, though we did have a couple nice trips.
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Rio Vista, Steamboat, Old Sac River
Weather: Warm with beezy conditions
Water_condition: Semi Clear at 73.5 *
Date: 08-21-07
MONDAY AUGUST 20th...................THATS WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT !!!!! Less winds & productive fishing.....................Launched at Hogack with my wife sandra at about 7:30 am & trolled Steamboat downstream heading towards the regular spots like the Shoals,West bank & Decker......The incoming tide had the fish on a feeding pattern in steamboat as we hit stripes all over ,using shallow running clowns.. While the rule is " Don't leave fish to pursue other fish...I really wanted to hit the Rio Vista area while the winds were down.....DECISION time......Pick um up & lets go......While the fish caught in Steamboat were all schoolies to about 7 lbs. I did hit a Squawkfish that went well over 12 lbs.......Took about ten minutes to get to the shoals & in no time once again got into fish.....No monsters here, just schoolies under ten pounds....but good action......Heard Clyde Wands & Mark Wilson on channel 73 and it seemed they were getting bit in the west bank area......Once again, left fish to find others.......No problem as we hit fish at the west bank area as well....The green pipe was the hot spot as every pass produced a fish or take......As the tide turned, the bite slowed down and we started to pick up that nasty green stuff on the lures.....Still picked up a few but had to check lures every hundred yards or so......As Mark is famous for, he moves to a different location.......Next, I hear on the radio..." Double hook up....A 17 pounder & a schoolie... Wow! Next move for us is Decker.....With the tide going out decided to change over & troll deep.....Good move...We got fish in 10 to 15 feet.......Once again, we run into Mark & Clyde and they too are running deep stuff......The fish are playing tag with us, one pass they are there, then the next gone!! But, Mark keeps me in the ballgame as he keeps finding the quick moving schools & I try and keep up with him....We get two, Mark picks up FOUR!!!! Clyde had to get off the water as his partner for the day couldn't stay....He is not happy as the bite continues......Like all bites, it final cools down with just a stray take...Mark heads back to west bank & Sandy & myself head back to steamboat....One pass at the old dairy on the way back I hit a 15 lber...and a few passes at the shoals produced a few more.......Entering Steamboat we trolled in and to my surprise, we got bit again as Sandy hit the final 4 fish.........Don't have a exact total number of fish caught, but I can tell you it was well over 28 as I quit counting.....Lost many fish on this day also...Remember a large one breaking my wife's 20 pound leader & others bending the stock hooks......We ended the day, the last ones out at Hoback.....Tired for sure, but a chance fish the Rio Vista area without those BiG winds was worth it......Not much pressure from other boats on this day....Guessing, Mark had a banner day once again....And, feel bad for Clyde Wands leaving right when the bite was going on.....Great day on the delta.......See ya on the river....Bob.
Name: Mike Jones
Email: fishallday136@yahoo.com
Location: the "secret pond"
Weather: clear
Water_condition: clear
Date: 08-19-07
Went bank fishing at the "Secret Pond" off of Valley View. I don't know what the real name is, but people just call it the secret pond. Pulled several largemouth out of there up to 15". Drank some cold ones. Sometimes we just fish off the bank so we can kick back a few cold ones. I do not drink in my boat, although I know many others that do. That's pretty much my rule#1. Anyways, had a good time. For those out there who know about the "Secret Pond", mepps spinners (green/black) are working great right now. HOLLA!!! Shouts out to Diverse Elegance, Lil John, The East-side Boys, and Keak the Sneak. HOLLA!!!!!!!!!
Name: ROBERT FROM SHELL
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal.net
Location: miller park
Weather: warm
Water_condition: simi clear
Date: 08-17-07
launch at miller park ramp still looks ulgy must launch in the middle someone stole the pay fee box. started to troll down to syc saw lots of something on the fish finder but no hooks up. trolled a double green blade silvertron special made by terry shaw for me. at 10.45am had one take down at sheerwood in 20 feet of water down with a #6 ounce recomended by bob harris current was strong. off the water by 1pm wife wanted to have lunch with me.
Name: jimbob77
Email: www.baitfish.net
Location: hereandthere
Weather: good
Water_condition: good
Date: 000000000
exellent i say.............exellent..............
Name: Rod Bowden
Email: jstrollin@sbcglobal.net
Location: sacramento river delta
Weather: cool and windy in the morning
Water_condition: semi-clear
Date: 08-19-07
went trolling with Kent McVey . we got 13 striper to 10#s . 2 shakers and 3 others that came unbuttoned . several hit no stick , and 1 double hook up . all lures tried caught fish .
Name: TibbyTwo
Email: tibby@inreach.com
Location: San Joaquin
Weather: breezy
Water_condition: semi clear
Date: 08-19-07
Trolled the San Joaquin from Antioch Bridge to Little Potatoe. total of 12 fish 5 legals from 21" to 9 lbs, lost one hog that straighted out the hook. Didn't have a chance to replace it with a 4X hook. My bad.
Name: Polebrother
Email: james.thomas9@comcast.net
Location: West Delta Out of Brannan
Weather: Windy...again!
Water_condition: Stained on Sac/Clearer on SJ..70 Degrees
Date: 08-18-07
Trolled west delta Saturday, Aug 18, near Rio Vista again after launching at Brannan. Got shutout on the Sac at usually productive spots...no joy today. Fished shallow, medium, and deep. Once again the big winds limited mobility near the main channel. Hopped over to the San Joaquin at midday finding clearer water and winds a wee bit nicer than those on the Sac. Took a chance running to "unchartered" water (for me) and it paid off. Fished Santa Clara Shoal (according to the map) for the first time ever and got four fish in two passes. Small but very welcome fish...a 4-pounder, a 20-incher and two shakers. All fish enticed by BBR, silver w/chartreuse back. Off the water again with lots of daylight remaining.
Name: MJPFISHON
Email: mpeckham@pacbell.net
Location: Feather River
Weather: 93 Degrees Very Warm
Water_condition: 61.8 Degrees 5800 CF.
Date: 08-16-07
On the water by 5:30 I am going to try some thing different. We put on glow in the dark jigs on our line and hit the swirl hole? We ease into the hole and there is already a boat in the hole with a Salmon on. (It looks like I need to get out of bed before 2:00 am, to beat these boats to the hole) Gave the boat some leeway to fight the fish and they move out of the hole and down the river. We worked the hole for an half an hr. The fish were rolling in the bottom of the hole, but no hook ups. We moved under the power lines below Thermalito after bay outlet, back to Flat fish. Put on a mixture and started to back trolling. The fish were rolling down stream and working their way up stream. We worked that area until the sun came up for a good hr. I was getting the roe out and the other rods ready to boon dog, when the left rod went down!!!!!! Ya hoo!!! Fish on. We fought that fish and got it over to the calm water and netted it. It was 18# silver and lime green with lots of black spots, male. !!!!!!!!!!!! What a beautiful fish. One in the box! We worked that area for another hr. We did not have any more take downs. A few fish were caught in the Thermalito hole. There were 5 boats working the hole. Three anchored up and two floating around, to many for me to deal with! We went down river boon dogging roe. We picked two small Steelhead and a few Pike, no salmon on those drifts. Afternoon was approaching; we went to, back trolling roe in some of my favorite hole down river. One of my favorite holes, there are snags every ware, you really need to pay attention to back bounce roe here. We worked a couple of passes, and then we hook up again. Nice fish!!!!!!!!. The fish stayed in the current,( I am thinking really nice fish). Finaly we get the fish and the boat out of the current into slower water and landed the fish into the net!!!!!!!!!!!! We caught another beautiful fish in the boat, a real nice female. (Yes ,some fresh roe!!!!!) We worked two more holes and we called it a day. Cleaned the fish, took some pictures and off the water by 3:00. Another great day on the Feather River .MJP Mad fisherman, I am sorry you had a bad trip with Outdoor Adventure. There a lot of good guide's out there, that really try to have their clients have a good time with a positive attitudes. Any time you want to know how the Salmon fishing is going? Just e-mail me and I'll tell you if its hot or slow. I wotk the Feather, Sacramento and the American Rivers. You might of have seen me around the West bank this spring. Good fishing to you. MJP
Name: Big Al Ezell
Email: Bigalsfishn1@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lake Berryessa
Weather: Clear Sky 59-95 slight breeze to 10mph
Water_condition: Clear to 12ft 76-78 degrees
Date: 08-17-07
Launched at Capel At 6:00AM & started to fish at 6:15 at the Ranch. Caught one King and released 3 fuzzy trout before 7:00am. Then trolled towards Big Island & saw few fish. Trolled toward east bank between Big Island and Ranch in 120ft. Caught first Koke at 8:00 then started catching them every 15 - 20 min. Fished till 1:15PM and finished with a double. We lost 10 to inexperience and broke of 2 Large Kings at the boat. First time for a 9 year old on a boat fishing with his Dad. What a joy to see the excitement of his first fish. We had a great day that will be remembered for time to come. The counter was half asleep and released one too many fish. Thats the reason for 14 instead of 15.Same pink RGT's with watermelon seps and 1.5 gps speed at 60-70ft.
Name: Big Al Ezell
Email: Bigalsfishn1@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lake Berryessa
Weather: Clear Sky 59-95 slight breeze to 10mph
Water_condition: Clear to 12ft 76-78 degrees
Date: 08-17-07
Launched at Capel At 6:00AM & started to fish at 6:15 at the Ranch. Caught one King and released 3 fuzzy trout before 7:00am. Then trolled towards Big Island & saw few fish. Trolled toward east bank between Big Island and Ranch in 120ft. Caught first Koke at 8:00 then started catching them every 15 - 20 min. Fished till 1:15PM and finished with a double. We lost 10 to inexperience and broke of 2 Large Kings at the boat. First time for a 9 year old on a boat fishing with his Dad. What a joy to see the excitement of his first fish. We had a great day that will be remembered for time to come. The counter was half asleep and released one too many fish. Thats the reason for 14 instead of 15.Same pink RGT's with watermelon seps and 1.5 gps speed at 60-70ft. tight lines, Big Al
Name: Mike Jones
Email: fishallday136@yahoo.com
Location: capell cove
Weather: semi-clear
Water_condition: semi-clear
Date: 08-16-07
Fished Berryessa. Capell Cove. Caught several catfish. Used blood-bait in 10-12ft. I cleaned and cooked them on the spot. Fish heads went to the dogs. Catfish and doritos. Yum. Anyone out there, holla if ya feel me. I loooove catfish.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Sac River side
Weather: 70-82*; sky clear; wind 6-20 mph
Water_condition: Water 72.1*, semi-clear to dirty, some debris, witches hair
Date: 08-16-07
Bill Crooks, my lucky dog, Spike, and I decided to try trolling for stripers and experiment with how we handle the Delta’s summer winds. I’ve decide to try for summer stripers this year despite the Delta winds. I’m looking for days the wind is projected to be no more than 10-15 mph. If I get to the Delta and they are higher I’ll turn around & come home. If I launch & the wind gets too strong I’ll take out and, as Mark Wilson says, drive home saying “I hate the wind”. We were in at noon, out at 6 p.m. We fished the Sacramento River south of Redding, North of Mount Diablo. We caught 5 small legals to 4#, released 4, caught & released 5 undersized, had 5-6 other hits, lost a half dozen tails. Our best lure was the Yo-Zure orange head, yellow back, silver side, white belly shallow diver at 4.5-5 mph. We expected the winds to die down with the incoming tide, not! Talked to Mark Wilson briefly, could not raise Bob Harries, Fireman Jack. My luckly dog Spike got an upset stomach, he maybe a fair weather sailor. A good time with Bill learning how to fish for stripers, handle my 17’ Starcraft in the wind. I was pleased with our success considering the water quality, debris & wind. Thanks for the company Bill.
Name: Bob Harries (The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Rio Vista Shoals & Minor,Steamboat.
Weather: Wind gusts to over 25 mph at times
Water_condition: Stained to semi clear at 72 *
Date: 08-16-07
AUGUST 16th.........Thursday................SHOULD HAVE KNOWN BETTER AFTER HEARING ALL THE WEATHER REPORTS ON EVERY STATION MY SONY T.V. RECEIVES!!!!!! Yeah! the whitecaps were just about everywhere from the Rio Vista bridge downstream.......Met Fireman Jack at Hogback as we planned using his Lund boat since he hasn't had in the water for a few weeks or so......Didn't get in the water till 11:30 am as Jack had a Doctor appointment on this day.....No problem, as the low tide was not till 2:00pm & thats when I was thinking the bite would turn on like Tuesday......Unlike a few days before, the winds were really whipping at the Rio vista bridge.....Did manage to get one 5 lb stripe at the shoals.......Just one!!! The winds were getting stronger by the moment & boat control was almost impossible....No way to hit the west bank or decker island......Decided to try Minor with less winds.........Bad move!......We tried striper fishing....NOTHING....tried bass fishing.....Nothing.........Ended the day trolling for OLD FAITHFULL ( Mr. Smallmouth) in the upper section of Steamboat......While it was very SLOW...We caught fish.....Our count was less than 2 dozen or so with a few 2 pounders....Always a pleasure being in Jacks company but we got beat by Mother Nature......That nasty Delta wind......Oh well......We tried....See ya on the river.....Bob...
Name: Polebrother
Email: james.thomas9@comcast.net
Location: Delta, Near and Below Rio Vista
Weather: Wind was a Problem
Water_condition: Off-Color
Date: 08-16-07
Trolled West Delta Thursday, Aug 16, near and below Rio Vista for two keepers, an 8 and a 4; lots of shakers today...at least 8. Put in at Brannan's, fished shallow with chartreuse YoZuri. Had another enjoyable day on the water but I'll be happy when the windy conditions subside. Launched late, home early.
Name: Whiteey Jr
Email: scottsdeck@aol.com
Location: west deltaaaa
Weather: sunny but nice
Water_condition: semi clear
Date: 08-15-07
Went out striper hunting with rattle trap curt. Went out of Hogback got there about 10.30am. Had to look for clear water when we found it we ran into a small school but nice fish. We were useing BBR deep divers got some nice hits but nothing sticking short bites? Anyway changed colors zeroed in on the school got our limits called it an early day off water at 130 pm. Clean water was hard to find! Although was not as good as Bob Harris or Mark Wilson it was fun! See ya on the water!
Name: Mike Jones
Email: fishallday136@yahoo.com
Location: nowhere but lookin
Weather: i hope it's nice
Water_condition: don't care
Date: 08-16-07
Anyone know a good place to go crabbin? If so, holla at ya boy! (That means, "Please, let me know"). I'm tryin to catch a bunch of crabs for this going away BBQ for one of my peeps on my label. Shouts out to Diverse Elegance (www.de-music.net), Lil Jon, The East-side Boys, and last but not least, Keak the Sneak! Let's go catch some crabs!!!!! HOLLA!
Name: Bob Harries (The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Rio Vista & New Melones (2 day report)
Weather: Some wind but very fishable
Water_condition: Semi clear delta & very clear Melones
Date: 08-16-07
AUGUST 16th........Thursday morning........................................ ...................................................................TWO DAY REPORT...........TUESDAY....14th......Had my wife Sandra with me as we launched at Hogback......Caught the bottom of the outgoing tide just about noon and most of the incoming tide...Pretty good tides at 4 feet & 3 1/2 ft both ways......Like always, the tide turns produced the best bite....We found fish all afternoon around Rio Vista....The shoals, west bank. Decker etc......Just about all fish caught were on the shallow troll using the clown colored bombers.......Then, we ran into Mark Wilson !!He had two youngsters in the boat & one had just brought in a fairly large stripe about 15 lbs.....He tells me" Bob" Find 13 feet & go to deep divers.......Marks number count is well over thirty fish & don't think many were under 10 pounds!!!.....NO BRAINER HERE!!!!! In just two minutes we switched to rebels & Yo-zuri F's.......The wind was up to about 15 knots & it was difficult to hold the boat in that water depht but once we found it Bam!!! Fish on.....Sandra hooks a fish that ran over 7o yds & comes un-buttoned but the bite stays steady as I get the next hook up!! These fish are not small schoolies, they are in the teens!!! and bigger!.....Thanks again Mark.....While the shallow troll was good, the deep troll was Better!! While I won't give you the exact location, this bite was in the main part of the Rio Vista area.....The winds really picked up in the late afternoon & the bite continued ,but got tired of fighting the wave action & headed back to Steamboat........Ended the day hitting a 14 pounder ( Shallow) in Steamboat........A great day in the delta & biggest surprise was the average size of fish!! well over 8 lbs. & no pressure from other boats like in the spring run....Summary: If your boat can endure the delta winds, You have a good chance to find the many schools of fish hanging out in this part of the system.......These are quality fish and not resident dudes...Fresh run.....Home before dark & happy.... WEDS........AUGUST 15th.......... Big Al invited me along with Gary Silva for a day of KOKE fishing at New Melones.....Since Big Al is a master guide at this type of fishing, I was really looking forward to get a day in his Thunderjet & see his guide skills in action.........Al didn't disappoint me or Gary....Not only did Al get us into fish...He called the shots before the strikes occurred.....I couldn't believe it!!!!!! Now, here is a guide that knows Koke fishing.....We changed water depths all day long as Al watched his Lowrance 111 do its job.....Caught fish from 55 feet to as deep as 90 feet late in the afternoon....Don't know all the names of the lures Al used, as I am a rookie doing this type of fishing but I can tell you he used this sick smelling corn on the hooks!! It worked well as we had limits by 2:00pm.....Gary got the largest of the day....18.5 inches...All fish had scales and were very plump!! None had hook jaws & must be weeks away from spawning.....Ended the day at the famous Glory Hole hanging the 15 fish on wood hangers for pictures & bragging.....Not only is Al one of the top Koke fishing guides in the area, he is a good friend of mine as well..Al did not waste alot of time looking for the schools or following the other twenty boats in a group like sheep....Most of our success came in water away from the armada of anglers....He knows this body of water for sure!! Thanks for a great relaxing day at Melones & limits for all....And, finally, thanks for cleaning all these silver tasty morsels......Now, back to the windy delta for a day fishing with FIREMAN Jack ....Today August 16th....See ya on the river...Bob.
Name: Mike Jones
Email: fishallday136@yahoo.com
Location: waterways off HWY 12
Weather: semi-clear
Water_condition: still
Date: 08-14-07
Went fishin in one of the little troughs off the 12. Not down Grizzly Islnd Road, but further East near the Walter's Rd/HWY12 intersection behind the housing. It's only a 2min drive from my house. Pulled several good-sized crappie out of that hole (up to 12"). Total count, 4. HOLLA!!!!!! So I'm eatin good tonight. I'm gonna put some hot sauce on them buggers and throw some french cut beans on tha side. HOLLA!!!!!! Anyways that's the end of tha report. Lastly, I want to give a shout out to Lil Jon, The Eastside Boys, and Keak the Sneak.... HOLLA!!!!!!!
Name: Otha Livingston
Email: Olivingston@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sac/San Juaquin
Weather: Windy
Water_condition: Stained
Date: 08-15-07
Not a great day, but caught fish. Launched at Brannon in the morning. Windy... choppy on the east side of the sac river with shallow runners. No hits, trolled the west bank. Sac River nada. Went to the San Juaquin side where the water was MUCH better. Got 3 Keepers, 2 shakers. Keeper to 7 pounds. Only had 1 hot lure, left the rest of the trays at home by accident. Hot lure was the silver/Blue rebel. Most on shallow. Off the water by 1:00.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: New Melones
Weather: 70-93*, sky clear, wind 0-7 mph
Water_condition: 75.6-77.2*, clear to 7’
Date: 08-14-07
Bill Crooks invited Steve Murakai, my lucky dog, Spike, and me for a day of kokanee fishing. Bill’s 21’ Willy boat has found a world class Captain, Bill. We were trolling at 7 a.m., off the water at 3:45 p.m. We trolled the Spillway, mid-bay, the dam (best place for us). It was a slow day for 20-30 boats. We got 9 to 16”, lost a few, had a half dozen other bites/stolen corn. Most were at 55’ down using a watermelon dodger (smeared with Krill gel), Uncle Larry’s copper blade, glo blue & pink beads spinner, Shoepeg white corn in anise scent using ball flashers & the ball smeared with Anise gel. We saw fish everywhere, the most at the dam but very few biting. Bill successfully used his electric trolling & kicker motors together for the first time to control the boat in the wind & maintain the correct trolling speed, 1.25 mph. The combination worked perfectly. Several Fish Sniffers on the water. It was a slow, tough bite day but a good day out with friends.
Name: Hil Felton
Email: wxyz
Location: Union Valley resv.
Weather: Light wind-- great
Water_condition: clear 71 deg F.
Date: 08-14-07
The Jolly Hookers went to Union Valley for their monthly derby. Most club members would agree it was slow. 23 fishermen caught only 33 fish so the facts tell the story. The first place fish was a mack caught by Bob Bonner that weighed in at 1 lb 13 oz. Second place was won by John Frantz**** ( see below) a nice koke that weighed in at 1 lb. 9 oz. Third place was another mack, this one caught by Vic Mitchell and it weighed 1 lb. 3 oz. ****John Frantz had some competition in his boat as grandson Kendall out fished grandpa John decidedly!! His koke was a nifty 1 lb. 11 oz. dandy. He wasn't in the derby so gp John got second place. I caught 5 kokes and my partner LLoyd Willoughby caught two. All seven were caught on Apex AV, tipped with corn behind a dodger. Fish were caught between 60 and 90 feet between the peninsula and the dam. John Frantz's crew used Apex's also behind a "glow" dodger to catch 9 kokes. All of the mack's were caught were caught on nightcrawlers behind blades. Bobby Griggs and Jim Bennett served up a lunch of tube stakes, chili, potato salad and frozen icream bars. Good job chefs. Next derby to be determined.
Name: Whiteey Sr.
Email: Finchaser
Location: West+East Delta
Weather: Sunny and moderate winds
Water_condition: Some chop
Date: 08-13-07
Went out on the 13th. Not a lucky day for myself however Art faired a little better as he caught the only 2 keepers while I caught 1 shaker. We had 3 hits is all for day. Trolled shallow and deep in assorted locations using mostly Rebels. Very few other boats fishing. This is my first trip striper fishing in about 3 months as have been concentrating on ocean for mostly salmon as I have for several years. We went out as we have heard from fishermen that striper fishing has been good this summer . Looks like we have to spend some time finding our way to locate where are. It was a nice day and great to be back striper fishing.
Name: madfisherman
Email: none
Location: corning/upper sac
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 08-12-07
If anyone is thinking of going on a guided trip to the corning /woodson bridge area please save youre time ,money stay away from outdoor adventure/kirk portocarrero,it's amazing the guy is still in business with his crappy attitude too many negatives to explain .
Name: Polebrother
Email: james.thomas9@comcast.net
Location: Delta..Below Rio Vista
Weather: Good
Water_condition: Mostly Off-colored
Date: 08-13-07
Monday, Aug 13, trolled near Rio Vista for 3 keepers...a 9 and two 5's plus 7 shakers...all shallow with YoZuri's...chartreuse and white w/red head. Covered a lot of water seeking hits...all fish taken during slack tide. Released one of the 5's in great shape.
Name: Mike Jones
Email: fishallday136@yahoo.com
Location: Lake Berryessa
Weather: warm
Water_condition: warm clear
Date: 08-10-07
Went fishin at Berryessa. Caught a HUGE catfish. HOLLA!!! This was a big old ugly catfish. I brought it home and had my wifey fry it up with some greens on tha side. MMMM, I lumme sum catfish!!!! I pulled this ugly fishnitte up by tha dam. Caught her on catfish bait (blood/cheese). HOLLA!!!!!!! It was a biznitch to get out of tha net cause dem fins was all tangled up in that piece. i downed 2 more bottles of water and hit the backroads home. Almost hit a turkey on the way back, if I DID hit it, I would have been havin catfish, greens AND turkey fo' dinna'! ......HOLLA!!!!
Name: robert form she;;
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal.net
Location: stummpy meadows
Weather: warm
Water_condition: clear
Date: 08-12-07
We arrive at stummpy meadows at 8am on friday, we was planning to go to spicer res. But we had a change in plans. When we got the lake the host came to us and asked if we are going to stay the night. I replied yes. So we decieded to head for camp. When we arrived thier was only 7 sites left. Got back on the lake around 1pm fished with white and green dodger with a apex landed 2 small rainbows. On sunday thats my anniversary 8 years had the best day caught 13 beggest going to 17 inch my wife caught 5 using downriggers to 48 ft and 7 colors of lead core. fishing by the spillway and boat ramp. water temp 72.3
Name: MJPFISHON
Email: mpeckham@pacbell.net
Location: Feather River
Weather: Sunny 92 Degrees
Water_condition: 67 Degrees 5500 CF
Date: 08-09-07
5:00 am on the river ready to go. Well launch the boat and let it warm up and head up below the Thermalito hole. We wanted to see if any boats are in the hole? I wanted to throw spinners at the rolling salmon, back troll a flat fish and some roe. Wow!!!!!!, 4 boats already in the hole change of plan. We back trolled flat fish be low the Thermalito hole. I can’t get close to the slot, two bank fisher men working the riffle. We move over and I caught the snag, with my favorite flat fish!! Re rig work the hole for another two hr. Fish moving up. Feels good? We had two short take downs, either we did not let the rod load up or we were too excited!! Or the fish just smacked the lure with its tail? A few more boats work their way up to the hole. Here comes a prop boat? We watched it hit the low riffles on the way up? Sure enough an hr later, one of the boats anchored in the Thermalito hole is towing this boat towards me and almost takes me out. I have 4 lines in the water and back trolling and here comes two boats. Out of control with a long rope to the second boat!!!!! We pull up all the lines and just barely get out of the way, pushing the second boat off my bow. Missing my electric trolling motor.!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What were they thinking????????? Left the area and went boon dogging down the river and worked my favorite holes. We picked up a nice 10 lb Salmon and a nice Steelhead. 1 -5 lb Squaw fish and a couple of good take downs? We called it a day at 3:00. I did not see very many fish caught that day from the bank or all those boaters? We had a great day on the river!! MJP
Name: Big Al Ezell
Email: Bigalsfishn1@sbcglobal.net
Location: New Melones Lake
Weather: Clear Sky 59-95 slight breeze to 10mph
Water_condition: Clear to 12ft 76-78 degrees
Date: 08-10-07
Launched at Glory hole at 6AM and trolled straight to spillway. Caught first fish right away on Uncle Larry's copper W/pink and blue beads. Fish are not as big as Berryessa but still nice fat Kokes about 14-15 inches. I had 4 of us on board and caught a few more at the spillway then decided to fish my old gps fish points. Found very few fish so we returned to spillway and began catching fish every 15 minutes with a few doubles. The we caught one that really surprized us a 22 inch Koke with hooked jaw that weighed 2lb 13 oz. We weighed it in at Glory hole sports and pictures were taken there of our catch. We ended up quitting at 2:30 With fish still biting at the spillway and at last view we saw a huge school of kokes there when we left. We had 10 LDR besides our limits of fish. We had over 30 fish on at 65- 75 Ft with my favorite combo, Pink RGT's with watermelon seps 4/0 dodgers and ball flashers trolling at 1.39-1.50.First time at New Melones for a month because Berryessa Has been so good. We all had a great time . The photos will be at the glory hole website as I forgot my camera . I will post a picture of the Big Koke although not a good one here. I waited too long. See you on the water, Big Al
Name: Lowell 1965 ford pick up
Email: fishboat35@yahoo.com
Location: Decker, Taylor slough
Weather: warm summer day with sw air blowing
Water_condition: semi clear 70/73
Date: 08-10-07
Fished inside of Decker with Phil from work for 2 and almost 3 keepers as one jumped overboard after being unhooked,then a couple of shorties. Took a ride to west bank and made one troll for nothing went over to Taylor slough trolled to the marina for 2 more keepers with 6 lbs being largest and a couple more shorties. Water temp 73 in afternoon in Taylor. Left the old 65 pickup at home and drove home in Phil's "air conditioned "pick up. We tried a Garman road GPS on the boat and it showed where we were on the water in blue it didn't give any lon or lat but you could see when approching a area like fishermans cut or franks tract from false river. This could help watching the screen in the fog, of course not as good as a radar but kinda neat. I hate to give up my 10 year old hand held GPS and buy a marine one as it would be like throwing away an old pair of slippers. Tight lines and loose drags. Lowell 65 ford pick up.
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Rio Vista & Minor area
Weather: Delta breezes to12 knots very fishable
Water_condition: Off colored to semi clear at 72.2 *
Date: 08-09-07
THURSDAY AUGUST 9th.....................Had my 13 year old grandson Christian with me as we launched at Hogback & headed for the shoals on the east side of the Rio vista bridge........Pretty good action to 7 1/2 pounds at the bottom of the low tide & for about two hours on the turnaround.........Tried the west bank but did not like the water color so moved over to inside Decker for 6 more stripes, all less than 10 pounds........Used the clown colored bomber 16's and caught all fish in less than 8 feet of water.........Only one color pattern....No rainbow trout as the clown pattern was really working well........Decided to head north & try for big mouth bass in Minor.......Did well throwing Speedtraps, however , nothing over three pounds......Interesting watching Christain launch the speedtraps towards the shoreline as he is very new at this type of fishing.. He did pretty good.....Ending the day trolling the traps in Steamboat & called it a day at 6:00pm.....Yeah, got a couple dozen smallies to 3 lbs..... Sure beats sitting on anchor at Disco waiting for a mystery Salmon to pull my string.....Great day with Grandson.....See ya on the river........Bob.....
Name: Rod Bowden
Email: jstrollin@sbcglobal.net
Location: rio vista area
Weather: nice
Water_condition: semi clear
Date: 08-08-07
went trolling , took friend Kimo ledward and his father in law . we got 23 total stripers , 17 keeper size to 15#s . rainbow trout b - 16 was the hot lure .
Name: Mike Jones
Email: fishallday136@yahoo.com
Location: Point Reyes
Weather: semi rough
Water_condition: cold and surfy
Date: 08-09-07
To: Whiteey Jr. I was catching the surf perch out by Point Reyes. You can pretty catch barred surf perch all along the california coast though. People say that at the change of tides is the best time, but I catch them at all times. I've never left empty-handed using the method I described. Look for areas in the surf where it looks like the sand is getting churned up pretty good. You'll usually see more brown color as the waves curl. The perch are hanging out in these areas to pick off the sand crabs as they get pulled up out of the sand by the waves. You don't have to cast far either, just past the first set of breakers, just behind the breakers. SLOWLY retrieve and feel for the hit. You'll know it. Use about a 7ft medium-light w/ 12-15lb test. You'll have a blast! Once again, Shouts out to Lil'John, East-side boys, and Keak the Sneak! Mike Jones......out
Name: Big Al Ezell
Email: Bigalsfishn1@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lake Berryessa
Weather: AM fog till 10am then clear blue sky slight breeze
Water_condition: Clear to 12ft 76-78 degrees
Date: 08-07-07
We put in at Capel at 5:45am fishing at 6:00. Fished Big Island and south from there to the Ranch. Conditions were great except for a slight breeze causing chop that calmed down around 10am and fog until then also. We caught a Kokanee right away then the fish came very slowly. We marked fish but they all had lock jaw. Maybe the front and previous days wind put the fish off the bite. I have not had a slow day at Berryessa this year so I guess I was due. Others had same results as very few nets were flying. We trolled with pink hoochies and tried different scents and combinations of colors with minimal results. We ended up with only 4 Kokes to 17.5 inches and they were fat. We lost one fish and had several hits and misses. We let the others live for another day. New Melones may be our destination Friday as I hear the bite is on there. Good Fishing, Big Al. Bob (naked), hope we can hook up next week.
Name: Whiteey Jr
Email: scottsdeck@aol.com
Location: nonen/a n/a n/a
Weather: none
Water_condition: none
Date: 08-08-07
While things in sac are slow its good to know that you still can count on good old Bob Harris to drop a report! I was headed Down to Discovery to see how the salmon were doing. Then i check your report and you saved me alot of time and gas! So i just wanted to say thanks!!!!!!Naked! Also Mike can you tell us where you got the nice pearch? I would love to try that. Thanks guys!!!!!!!!!!!!
Name: Mike Jones
Email: fishallday136@yahoo.com
Location: nowhere exactly
Weather: a cloud in the sky
Water_condition: high tides
Date: 08-08-07
Sir, this periperal canal thing is blasphemy. Those greedy socal'ers need to stop trying to take our water. In addition to my Alumaweld, I also own a 24' Extreme that I use for watersports. I need that water in the Delta or I won't be able to do these fun things anymore. i went to the website and registered to vote against it. I will tell all my connects about this and all my peeps in the studio, and also my boys up in the clink. Holla at ya boy. Keep the Delta how it is. On tha dizzle fo shizzle. Mike Jones
Name: Bob Harries (The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: DISCO Park (Tom's Hole)
Weather: Very comforable cool am.
Water_condition: Semi Clear at 68.6 *
Date: 08-07-07
TUESDAY AUGUST 7th..............................NOTHING HAS CHANGED, BUT THE DATE....Thinking the cooler temps would bring out more anglers & just maybe a fresh influx of salmon proved to be Not!! Arrived at Disco parking lot at 6:30 am, only 6 boat trailors in the entire parking lot....Getting in position just below the American ( regular location) I notice Pastor Steve anchored solo & promptly set up just next to him...He has an hour of fishing in......Good news is, I have someone to talk too.....With the sudden drop of temps, the morning air is on the cool side & the few anglers trying their luck are dressed like it is late October!..Sweaters & light jackets for all......Steve let me know right away, he was not gonna do a marathon as he had things to do.....I'm thinking the same thing..In a few hours Steve says his good bye's. Zero action all morning so I pull up the anchor & go trolling...The mudline is wide open so thats where I spent the next three hours...Back & forth using 5 ozs of weight & a double bladed silvertron spinner.....Did pick up a few large fish on the Hummingbird, but they could have been Stripes, carp, or any other species?.....Continued trolling to the early afternoon just downstream for nothing....Only one other boat left when I finally quit at 2:20pm.....And, he was a guide.......So, here it is in a nutshell....Worse than slow...The word is DEAD!!!!! Just like Verona......Sure hate to post negative reports but thats the way it is..You gotta have fish in the system to catch um & don't think they are here as not even a stray fish is caught!! Oh well.....See ya on the river....Bob....
Name: Ron Bernhardt
Email: Rebernhardt@aol.com
Location: All of the delta
Weather: Gathering clouds
Water_condition: precarious
Date: 08-07-07
Want to help stop the latest Peripheral Canal & leave a little water in the Delta? Go to http://www.stopthecanal.org./
Name: Mike Jones
Email: fishallday136@yahoo.com
Location: beautiful california surf
Weather: clear w/ occasional cloud
Water_condition: 2 foot swells & clear
Date: 08-05-07
Went out again fishing for barred surf perch. This time I used my medium lightweight 7 ft'r. 12lb test mono. WHAT A BLAST! Those little buggers really put up a fight! Again, used 1ounce egg sinker w/ a bead between it and a swivel. About 10" down was a #8 hook with a 1-1/2" grub. This setup works like magic. I lost count of how many I pulled out of the surf. Some were decent size up to 14". These fish are shaped like crappie, so they got a good slab of meat on em. DELICIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I seasoned the fillets and kicked back with a cold one afterwards. GOTTA LOVE THE SURF!!!! Will be be back on the Delta soon. Look out for the 19ft Alumaweld that says "Holla!" on the back. I wannna give a shout out to Lil John, the East-side Boys, and Keak the Sneak. Peace out, Mike Jones
Name: Rod Bowden
Email: jstrollin@sbcglobal.net
Location: delta/sac side
Weather: sunny warm/sunny cool
Water_condition: off color to clear depending .,..
Date: 08-05-07
08-04-07 saturday , went out trolling , i caught 13 striper and 1 squawfish . 9 keeper size to 10#s . 08-05-07 went out trolling today , very , very , very windy . stayed up river today . caught 8 total fish 7 striper . 5 keeper size to 8#s and 1 small mouth bass . had to move around alot both days .
Name: ROBERT FROM SHELL
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal.net
Location: NEW SPICIER RES.
Weather: NICE
Water_condition: CLEAR
Date: 08-04-07
I DIDN'T GET TO LEAVE UNTIL 10AM! IF ANYONE WHO DRIVE UP THIER ITS A LONG WAY UP THIER IT TOOK MY WIFE AND MYSELF ALMOST 3HRS TO GET UP TO LAKE ALPINE! WE ARIVE AT LAKE ALPINE AROUND 1PM. WHEN WE ARIVE TO FIND OUT TO MY SUPRISE THIS IS MOSTLY A SWIMMING LAKE DURRING SUMMER BREAK NORTH SHORE UP TO SILVER TIP THRU MARTIN THIER WAS ALMOST 200 SWIMMERS. I DID SEE SOME BOATS OUT THIER. I DON'T KNOW WHAT OTHER WAY TO GET AROUND THE OTHER SIDE. I TOLD MY WIFE LET GO TO SPICER. ITS ONLY 18 MILES DOWN FROM ALPINE. THE ROAD TO SPICER IS A LONG WAY DOWN IT SEAMS IT TOOK US 20 MIN. TO GET TO THE LAKE. THE LAKE IS VERY BEAUTIFUL. BUT I DID MANAGE TO FISH FOR 3HRS I TRIED POWER BAIT TO POWER WARMS TO EGGS AND MARSHMELLO IN WHITE AND YELLOW THE LAKE IS DOWN AROUND 450 FEET. BUT LUNCHING SEEMS LIKE IT WILL BE NO PROBLEMS. I WILL BE UP THERE FROM 8/10/07 THRU 8/12/07
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Verona Area.....
Weather: Hot!!!! 100 degrees or better
Water_condition: Feather river side..Fast & fishable
Date: 08-03-07
FRIDAY AUGUST 3rd.............................Mr. Al Ezell (Big Al ) invited me to join him for a super long shot try for summer run salmon at Verona........Quentin from Stockton also came along to form a trio with three rods in the water....SLOW couldn't describe the action we endured..While the k-14 Quickfish did their job just off the river bottom with perfect rod tip action......Just don't think we had many fish in the area? Fished from 6:20 am. till 6:00pm just short of twelve long Hot hours......Al moved the ThunderJet three times as we tried to locate the fish lanes we had success with in past years.....But, the past is history and on this date it was petty DEAD!!.....And, speaking of dead...We were intertained all day by a group of Buzzards picking on the leg of a dead deer carcass just on the shoreline.....That should have been our first clue that the days fishing wasn't gonna pan out.......The only take down of the day came just about 5:00pm, when Quentin's rod hammered down, but when Quentin hit his rod the action came to a quick end as his knot came un-tied!!!! No! his line did not break, it came un-tied!!!!!Right at the point where the lure & weight are put together!...Al & myself told Quentin ' don't worry about it. everybody makes a mistake once in a while tying knots & it probally was just a 40 pounder!!!! Ended the day about an hour later.....Very slow for sure....Will probally join Big Al next week as he returns to Berryessa for easy limits of KOKES!!! I won't be returning to Verona in this century as I can do the same thing much closer to town at Discovery...Ha, ha!.....If you are reading this report Tom Ramage, Sorry! Nothing positive on this date.....Will be calling you Fireman Jack soon.........See ya on the river....Bob....P.S. Thanks Al for the invite to Verona but you gotta have fish in the system to catch em! Always a pleasure.....
Name: Roland "Innovate" Aspiras
Email: innovatrium@hotmail.com
Location: Delta Cross Channel/Georgiana Slough
Weather:
Water_condition: Stained
Date: 07-02-07
Thursday evening I was able to sneak out for a few to do some more catfishing. Salmon reports from the bank are still slow, so I figured what the hell. When I arrived at the Delta Cross Channel, a few folks were out tossing swimbaits and rat-l-traps for Stripers, but I saw none landed. I proceeded to sling out cut mackerel behind the concrete pilings and ended up landing shaker striper after shaker striper. It got old quick, so I packed up shop and moved south to Georgiana Slough. More shaker stripers there as well, but after weeding through about a dozen more of those striped guys, I finally got into the Cats. Fishing real close to shore, I managed 5 catfish to 2lbs. Missed a couple suicide hits from lord knows what - might have been bold shaker stripers - after all, I WASone of my kokanee rods matched with a shimano corvalus and 6lb test line. Can't beat fishing with light tackle! Two of the larger fish came home for the deep fryer, served with fresh veggies! This coming Sunday might see a trip to Pardee for some planter Trout. Later folks! Roland - California Delta Chambers Bank Fishing Reporter (http://www.californiadelta.org / USA Fishing/Hotsheet Reporter (http://www.usafishing.com
Name: Mike Jones
Email: fishallday136@yahoo.com
Location: beautiful Calf. surf
Weather: overcast
Water_condition: rough
Date: 08-01-07
Hit up the surf for a change. The target: Surf perch. And lots of them. Used my 8ft medium action equipeed w/ 15lb mono. Fan-casted as I walked the shoreline w/ 3/4 ounce egg sinker on a slider with #8 bait hooks rigged with 1-1/2" motor-oil colored worms. About 5 mins in and got into a school of them Pulled 8 keepers out of that hole and moved on. Got maybe 30 more yards further and found another school! I spent at least 20 mins pulling keepers out of that trough. Total count: 26 nice sized perch up to 16 inches. Took home 10 for the eaten! Always a blast to catch those little buggers, kinda like catchin crappie in the surf, except you get to walk the beach and enjoy the ocean for a change! That's it for now! Take care folks!
Name: Rick Moore
Email: shuddabeen@sbcglobal.net
Location: Tomalas Bay
Weather: WINDY!!!!!!!!!!
Water_condition: not so good
Date: 08-01-07
Went back to Tomalas on the 7/23 and home on 8/1. Had the kids down for a fuew days and they brought there new toy haler full of grandkids.We did manage a fue days of fishing and they caught ( bait sharks rays and yes halabut ) we only fish 2 days this trip and had 3 buts that where all good size.And mity tasty. Where home for a fue days and back agan soon .Tell everybody I said hi and good luch.No farming this trip!!!! SHUDDABEEN
Name: Bob Harries (Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Just reading Posts at home
Weather: N/A
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 08-01-07
August 1st.............Weds.................RESPONSE TO (POLE BROTHER) JAMES...............Its much easier to launch at Hogback off of Steamboat to fish the Minor, deepwater channel area......I think you live in the Bay area? right? If you look at your delta map it will show you how to get there by just driving up river to Walnut Grove then crossing the bridge getting on the west side of the river road & heading back towards Rio Vista a few miles...The turn off is right by the Ryde hotel..(A sign is posted) Hogback ramp.......You can avoid all the travel from Brannon & windy conditions & be in the heart of the North delta......Best way to get to Minor is shooting up from the mouth of Steamboat via: Cache slough....This is the fastest way!! Looks like you went the back way via : Steamboat & Sutter slough.....Great smallmouth fishing area.......And, yes, you can get some stripes in Minor just about anytime of the year.........Think you will really like the ramp at Hogback ( County Park).....The driving will be longer, but less boat ride.....Just trying to be helpful to a fellow fisherman.....Bob (Naked)..............
Name: Big Al's Ezell
Email: Bigalsfishn1@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lake Berryessa
Weather: 61-95 degrees with early breezes
Water_condition: clear to 10ft
Date: 07-31-07
Berryessa is still kicking out some great Kokanee fishing. Limits are common. I use mainly pink hoochies or radical glow tubes behind seps 4/0 watermelon dodgers with anise scent and ball flashers 55-65 ft trolling at 1.3-1.5 speed per GPS. At this point I have so many points on my GPS marking fish that all I do is go to these spots and it saves time looking. These fish are getting longer & fatter by the day and some are 17- 18 inches. I try to get off the lake before it gets too hot. Usually its easy to get limits for 3-4 people by 10:00 AM. I am now ready to catch our Sacramento River Salmon, Where are they? MIA Thanks, Big Al. Interested in Kokanee fishing at its best, Call me 916 548-7948
Name: Nick Garcia
Email: nick@tactilesign.com
Location: Sac River above I 5 Bridge
Weather: Warm
Water_condition: OK
Date: 07-31-07
I took Rex Louden to try for our 1st salmon catch. We generally go below Miller Park toward the Yaght Harbor in previous years. Since I hadn't heard any reports coming from that area we went north instead. We launched across from Elkhorn ramp on the Yolo side. Went North about 5-6 miles to an area where I've had luck before. Trolled blades and spinners to no avail ( lost a couple) . My scope was blank most of time except for some suspended fish (carp? black bass?). No luck today. Enjoyed the trip with my bud Rex.
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Montana, Idaho, Oregon
Weather: Mixed Bag..Hot! Thunderstorms & dry
Water_condition: Low flows & very warm everywhere
Date: 07-31-07
Tuesday July 31st....................GREAT VACATION.........BUT NO SO GOOD FISHING..........With record breaking high temps in the northwest for the past three weeks & all the fishing restrictions imposed by the department of fish & game in Montana to protect the fisheries..Had a tough time to find waters which I could legally fish! Most BLUE RIBBON streams & rivers had special restrictions that only allowed fisherman to use from early mornings & closed to all fishing after 2:00 pm.....The main reason for the time restriction is if a fish was caught & released in the afternoon, the chance for survival would be reduced as the water temps increased......So. I missed the late afternoon hatch which in my mind is the best time to dry fly fish.........Oh well..........Did get a chance to fish the Big Hole, Wise, Madision,Gallatin & Beaverhead rivers........Below par on all streams....Best action came on feeder streams that were somewhat cooler........Covered 2,634 miles round trip.......Thats roughly $ 500.00 dollars of gas!!! The average price of Motels were about $ 100.00 per day, cheapest was in Jackpot Nev.........Only $ 45.00 bucks.......but, we lost $100.00 gambling....In the 7 days spent in Montana, the weather was mostly hot & humid.....Thunderstorms with lighting & brief downpours occurred on Weds & Thursday......but the temps were never below the upper 80's.....Friday through Sunday less clouds & Hot!! 95-100 *......Very un-normal for this part of the northwest!....... Did I still have fun? You bet I did....Glad to be back home .........With the coming months, SALMON,STRIPERS & fishing with all my buddies are on the calander........Glad to be back home..............See ya on the river soon.....Bob.....
Name: Mike Jones
Email: fishallday136@yahoo.com
Location: delta all over
Weather: nice 7 warm
Water_condition: clear
Date: 07-28-07
Oh yeah, almost forgot. I got so caught up in my new engine that I forgot to post my report/results. Went through Steamboat and Hog Sloughs for 2 keepers and 1 shaker. Shot out towards the East side of Rio Vista bridge and picked up a 12#er. Didn't troll too much because I'm feeling out the new motor. It doesn't have the lengthy break-in period that the 4 strokes have, but I still gotta cycle the rpm range a little. Anyways, shot over to SJ river and picked up a 7#er and 2 shakers. Called it a day. Love the Delta!
Name: Mike Jones
Email: fishallday136@yahoo.com
Location: Delta all over
Weather: nice & warm
Water_condition: clear
Date: 07-28-07
Well, I got my new motor. Evinrude E-Tec 150. This thing is awesome. It really puts my last motor (Honda 150 4-stroke) to shame. Talk about clean running. This thing is an electrnically controlled injection 2-stroke that produces lower emissions than the newer 4 strokes and puts out power that you wouldn't believe. The holeshot and top end power/speed has inproved dramatically. Anyways, I'm still mad about those buggers stealing my engine, but I'm ecstatic about this new addition. GO EVINRUDE E-TEC!!! YEAH!
Name: Mike Jones
Email: fishallday136@yahoo.com
Location: Delta all over
Weather: nice & warm
Water_condition: clear
Date: 07-28-07
Well, I got my new motor. Evinrude E-Tec 150. This thing is awesome. It really puts my last motor (Honda 150 4-stroke) to shame. Talk about clean running. This thing is an electrnically controlled injection 2-stroke that produces lower emissions than the newer 4 strokes and puts out power that you wouldn't believe. The holeshot and top end power/speed has inproved dramatically. Anyways, I'm still mad about those buggers stealing my engine, but I'm ecstatic about this new addition. GO EVINRUDE E-TEC!!! YEAH!
Name: ROBERT FROM SHELL
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal.net
Location: SITTING AT WORK
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 07-31-07
I'M HEADING TO LAKE ALPINE FOR 3 DAYS DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW TO FISH THIS LAKE. I FOUND OUT ITS FRIST COME CAMPGROUND WHERE IS THE BEST PLACE TO CAMP
Name: Scott Cameron
Email: scameron89@comcast.net
Location: Rio Visat Area
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Stained
Date: 07-29-07
I want to be the first to rent "Spike" I trolled over 47 miles today for 2 strikes that I missed! Fished both rivers and all spots that I thought would be holding fish. Stopped on Sandy Beach for a Bar-B-Que and started again for zip! Oh well, it was sure nice to be back on the Delta again fter all the lake fishing I have been doing.
Name: Polebrother
Email: james.thomas9@comcast.net
Location: Delta Near Rio Vista
Weather: Warm, Windy on Main Channel
Water_condition: 70 degrees, Stained in Several Places, Clear in Others
Date: 07-28-07
"Put in my work" traveling 71 gps miles on the Delta Saturday for one 19-inch keeper and no other strikes. Splashed at Brannan around 8:30 a.m., went to Decker and made several passes inside and out, roadside and island side. Zippo. After the tide changed, I scooted across to West Bank, bobbing and weaving through menacing but manageable whitecaps all the way. Water was stained when I got there...maybe partly due to the minus tide. Traveling north, I made one long pass (shallow and medium) till I ventured over to the area known as "The Old Dairy." Hung out there for two passes...NADA. Having never hooked a fish in this area, I'm not sure where the Old Dairy begins or where it ends. For example, is the so-called hot spot 400 yards long, half a mile, 50 yards, etc.? If anyone knows of landmarks which delineate the old dairy, please share. Next, I decide it's time to try a new place, i.e., put in some work. Thanks to this website and others, I'd heard of Minor Slough but had never been there. With delta map in hand I powered up and headed north with following seas. Easy ride. Game plan was to go all the way up Minor to where it converges with Steamboat, fish my way back down Steamboat to the main channel. I'm familiar with Steamboat, having trolled there trice before with decent success. Now here's the part that's hard for me to admit and also added about 10 miles to my gps odometer reading. Yes, five miles up the "Deep Water Channel" I came to realize that this place looks nothing like what I envisioned Minor would be. Looked at my paper map again and engaged the map on my portable gps (which I'd never done before on the water...use it predominately in my car) and sure enough I was a long way from Minor Slough, five miles to be precise. Sucked it up and throughout the return trip convinced myself that at least I'm “putting in the work.” My only solace at that point. Got to Minor, trolled it off and on all the way to Steamboat for nil. Just last week someone told me you can always find fish in Minor. Not. Fished Steamboat and landed my one and only fish just past Snug Harbor on the opposite bank. Black and silver BBR in front of a Strike King white worm. With high tide approaching I decided to head back to Decker hoping the bite would turn on there during the slack and outgoing tide. Suffice it to say the boat ride from Steamboat to Decker was very rough in my little 16ft Tracker. Never threatening, but very rough, tedious and somewhat drenching due to spray. Once at Decker, and while drying out, I trolled the inside of the horseshoe then the outside of same parallel to the road. Zero. To mellow things out a bit, I anchored up inside Decker and spent the last hour of the day bait fishing butterflied shad. Even had a well-deserved 15-minute nap. No hits. Now, to top off this wonderful day of "putting in the work", a guy approaches me at the ramp (around 8 pm) and asked, "Hey how'd you do?" After I told him he said, "Aw, that's too bad. You should have tried the Old Dairy." I said I did try there earlier in the day. Then he told me that he and his pal had just caught their limits at the Old Dairy and that the bite really turned during the outgoing tide. Said they even had a double. Keep in mind that on my way to Decker in the evening, I passed the Old Dairy...without giving it a thought. Oh well. I know this has been a very long post...my apologies for that. Just wanted to offer an unglamorous report to convey that for some, trolling for stripers on the Delta really is about putting in the work. I can hardly wait to get out there next time.
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Did not Fish
Weather: Nice at Home
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 07-29-07
I think Guy Brown is starting a new business venture. Guy is renting out his lucky dog Spike. Spike has a unique way of finding fish. He gets up in front of the boat and looks for Mt. Diablo. If it is in view and Spike spots it, we are going to catch fish. Spike even got his "licks" in. By the way, Guy is still figuring out a price to charge for the rental of his dog. The only other "catch" is that Guy has to go along with Spike. Good luck to both Guy and Spike - Mark.
Name: Rod Bowden
Email: jstrollin@sbcglobal.net
Location: somewhere on the sac side
Weather: warm/windy
Water_condition: 72 degrees off color to semi as evening progressed
Date: 07-28-07
went out with Bill Crooks , we got 6 striper , 1 keeper size and a bass . no lure was hot !!!
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: The West Delta
Weather: Windy, clear, cool to hot
Water_condition: 72, off-color to semi-clear
Date: 07-27-07
Mark Wilson invited me and my lucky dog, Spike, to go trolling for summer stripers. The water was 72*, off-color to semi-clear, air 60-95*, sky overcast to clear, wind 4-6 mph most of the day, gusts 12-20 mph early. We caught and released 26 legals, 22#, 13#, 12#, several 5-7#, several 18-20” (very skinny), 10 undersized. We had around 10 other hits. We lost 2 other big ones. All were on the Red Head Yo-Zuri early in the day, Pearl B-16 late. A great summer day on the water, at one point we see a large flock of pelicans fly directly over us in a slowly changing ballet-like formation. I'm trying to fish the Delta "more" this summer, this outing with Mark gave me several additional insights on how to select a day to go, how to pattern the trolling based on the tide flow and wind direction. What a treat to have a day on the water with Mark. Thanks for inviting both of us Mark.
Name: Big Al's Ezell
Email: Bigalsfishn1@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lake Berryessa
Weather: Foggy AM clearing to blue Sky 10AM
Water_condition: Clear to 8ft 76-80 degrees
Date: 07-26-07
On the water at Capell launch @ 6am fishing @ 6:30am. Trolled pink RGT's,blue & silver glitter hoochies @ 55-65ft @ 1.59 GPS speed W/ garlic or anise pro cure scents W/ seps green & silver or watermelon dodgers. Two youngsters 9 & 11 year old boys with their Dad and Grandpa fishing Kokanee first time at Berryessa. We had 28 fish on to 17.5 inches for 5 of us and the boys became pros after losing only 2 fish and releasing others. Went home with 25 fat Kokanee. Great to see youngsters catching fish and having a ball. All boats around us saw the action we were having. Beautiful Day on Berryessa. See you on the water, Big Al P.S. Pictures @ fish sniffer.com readers reports posted by Old Steelheader, Thats me
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lake Berryessa
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Clear
Date: 07-26-07
My lucky dog, Spike, and I went out for a few hours. Water was 77.4-78.3*, clear to 14'. Air 55-85*. Sky overcast to clear. Wind 0-4 mph. We caught and released 4, had 4 bites, no hookups. Slow day, 20+ boats. I caught, got bit on a watermelon dodger, RGP 2-hook rig with shoepeg white corn soaked in garlic. 1-1.2 mph, 53' down, all in sight of the eagle's nest. Big Al was on the water.
Name: Mike Jones
Email: fishallday136@yahoo.com
Location: Nowhere now
Weather: wish i could say
Water_condition: wish i could be there to tell you
Date: 07-26-07
Well, was planning to be on the water by 7am this morning, but unfortunately that's not the case. Old friend Lil Jon & I wake up this morning, get breakfast, and head out to hook up to the boat. ONE MINOR PROBLEM, my motor is gone!!! The SOB's cut all the cables and wires with who-knows-what. I have no clue how they got it off the boat and loaded up without me waking up. Anyways, after calling the police and filling out endless paperwork, I can finally sit back and look at my motorless boat in agony. The insurance co will be sending a check for a replacement. I will be buying a brand new Evinrude E-Tec 150 as a replacement. I've been wanting one of these for a while. Also, I just spent over $2200 on a new S&W .45 and outdoors surveillence/alarm system. Good luck if those thieves try me for another round. If anyone sees an almost new silver & black Honda 150 sitting around with cables cut, please give the Suisun PD a call. Thanks! Mike J.
Name: Hil Felton
Email: wxyz
Location: Union Valley
Weather: Ideal
Water_condition: Clear 72 deg F.
Date: 07-25-07
The Wheels and Reels Fishing Club went to Union Valley to escape the valley heat and did just that. The bite was very sloooooooooow. About half of the club didn't get a hit and the others didn't manage many. I personally manged to wrestle in a monster koke of 6-7 inches and lost one of about 12-13 inches at the net. Add 3 or 4 light bumps to that and you have my 6 hours of fishing. 50-70 feet with an uncle Larry's and a dodger worked best for me. A local guide said that the fish had not schooled up yet and fishing would improve when they did. His three clients an him landed only seven. One of his was an 18 incher however. A dandy! Joe Coward and John Frantz caught fish that weighed the same on the dig. scale; but the trusty balance beam proved that Joe had the heaviest fish and first place. Our August outing, Loon lake. Hil Felton
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lake Berryessa
Weather: Air 75-85*, sky overcast, wind 0-2 mph
Water_condition: 79.1-80*, clear to 7'
Date: 07-24-07
My lucky dog Spike, and I went fishing for Kokanee with Pastor Steve Murakami. The water was 79.1-80*, clear to 7'. Air 75-85*. Sky clear. Wind 0-2 mph. It was a good thing Steve joined me as I hooked and lost almost as many Kokanee as I landed. Steve had the hot set-up, a blue dodger with a Pink/Blue Uncle Larry's with garlic scent on the Shoepeg white corn. We trolled within site of the Eagle's Nest all day, at 1-1.25 mph, caught most at 58' deep. I caught 5 (4 on "clyde Wands" green Flash Light with a two-hook Radical Glo Pink hootchie and garlic scented corn. We landed 11, 15-17", lost 4, released some, kept some for Steve & Jack Thomason's wife. A nice day on the water, thanks for the company Steve.
Name: Lowell 1965 ford pick up
Email: fishboat35@yahoo.com
Location: Delta, decker, false river,franks tract
Weather: hot with hot air blowing
Water_condition: 74
Date: 07-24-07
Monday 23rd , Took a friend of my wifes striper fishing for her first time she's 65,trolled inside of decker along the road for 3 keepers and 3 shorties. Tried along eddo's for nothing moved to false river for 1 keeper. Went to franks tract and showed her how to fish swim baits, rattle traps, poppers, no fish caught durning fishing lesson. Trolled part of old river for nothing. While waiting for the fish to bite she told me of the first fish she caught in her native country of Switzerland when she was a little girl. Family was so poor they used a tree branch for a pole, while fishing her father saw a fish patrol officer coming and her dad told her to put the branch into the lake and stand on it so he couldn't see it as they had no licence. While standing on it a fish got hooked but she had to stand on it till the officer finally left, her feet were freezing but she got that fish. Great story. Thanks Mark for the where to go catch some fish, and the great as always sminars at the Fishermans Warehouse friday night. Man it was hot driving home on I 5 with no a/c in the old 1965 ford pick up.
Name: Mike Jones
Email: fishallday136@yahoo.com
Location: All around decker island & San Joaq
Weather: decent
Water_condition: clear to semi-clear
Date: 07-23-07
I went out with my ol' buddy Skip Tyler. We fished inside & around Decker Island for 3 keepers up to 7#. Trolled Rebels and Bombers. Caught first two on Rainbow Trout w/ white trailer. 2nd hit the chrome/black Bomber. We left after 2 hours and headed over to the SJ river. Hit up False River for 2 more 4# & 6#. Then headed over to shoals just inside from the Antioch bridge. First pass and POW! My buddy's reel starts screamin! 15 minutes later up comes a 26# king. Still had the sea lice on it & bright chrome! It hit his chrome/black Bomber! That's a first for me AND him too. We made a few more passes for nada, and headed back over to False & ended up with 1 more keeper striper at 5#'s. Needless to say, we were more than happy with our results so we headed back in. Home by 4pm for some stuffed striper and time to clean the salmon for the smoker! Another awesome, awesome day on the Delta!
Name: Red-Thunderjet-Kevin
Email: kevin.wells@intel.com
Location: Discovery park down from american
Weather: hot, HOT!
Water_condition: dirty, with some clear american puffs
Date: 07-20-07
Well, I got on the river Friday 7/20 just after lunch. Saw Big Al, in his Green Thunderjet. Fished till the rule books made me leave, not a bite. 3 rods in the water running 2 flatfish and 1 double blade silvertron. NOthing, no bites, but a fun day on the water, swapped emails with Big Al. half a dozen boats. Monday took some guys from work with dismal expectations and was not dissapointed. same mix of lures, from legal hour to the "wuss hour" which came, not during the heat of the day, but after barely living through the heat of the day, at about 7:30, YES I KNOW just when the fishing would have/could have picked up, but my pals with little slimers in the ice chest to motivate them, cashed out. NOTHING, no hits, one boat managed to land a 3-4# catfish, and another guy battled with what looked to be a stick, but unclear as it got away/ran back to either the tree or the school. I had high hopes of introducing my pals to a nice chromer, but no luck, hopefully they stick with it. off an on through the day half a dozen boats, none past about ...3ish. the boat that entered the water at noonish with a woman aboard (not that I have any objections to women on the water) made us have to move down river a bit so as not to be crude with bathrooming needs, as my crew seemed just drunk enough to miss the bucket but not so drunk to think I really wouldn't make them scrub my boat with a toothbrush if misaim took place :)...... I was the designated driver and apparent decency police :) we had a great time, as they are great guys, just no fish, I always feel I let the crew down, but.... what are you gonna do.
Name: Rod Bowden
Email: jstrollin@sbcglobal.net
Location: somewhere in the delta
Weather: breezy at times/warm
Water_condition: semi clear/off color 71.5 degrees
Date: 07-21-07
saturday , 07-21-07 , went out with Mark Wilson . we got 19 keepers , many shakers , and 1 ugly squawfish . had several double hookups , and lost a couple . sunday , 07-22-07 , went out with Jeff Earl . we got 8 keeper size fish , 6 shakers . b - 16 bombers were the hot lure . also i want to thank everyone for helping me with a trolling fix , while my boat is being repaired . i appreiciate it . Rod
Name: Nino (Mark)
Email: nino2x@sbcglobal.net
Location: Eagle Lake, Susanville
Weather: Wind good and bad - rain one day
Water_condition: Good
Date: 07-20-07
Fishing report for the week of 7-14-07, Trolled sure catches, needle fish, grubs, and worms 20 to 30 feet at Minors and Eagle nest. Bobber fish at 25-30 feet. Total 11 fish in 4 days (2 to 3.2 lbs) Had a great time, going back in Aug.
Name: Rick Moore
Email: shuddabeen@sbcglobal.net
Location: Tomalas Bay
Weather: good bad ok
Water_condition: inproving
Date: 07-13-07
My wife ( Judy ) and I fished friday the 13 and did prety well 3 halibut to 12 # in about 4 hrs. of fishing she out fished me as usal but I caught the big one. On the 16, 2 frinds went out with me and we han a great day but the fishing wasn't as good.We got 1 halabut and 1 lepard shark. And Mario caught a big ray but busted my 981 in half o whell stuf hapens.On the 17, and 18 Bare Hunter ( Roland ) wen't fishing for buts and on the 17 we got 4 to 25 # and Roland got that big one but I had and 18 # to go with the 8 and 9 # we got.On the 18 we only got 1 and missed 2. I did farm one on Tue. and 1 on Wed. both Rolands fish I will tell on my self b 4 the lies get to big.Good luck to all. shuddabeen
Name: Polebrother
Email: james.thomas9@comcast.net
Location: Delta at Isleton and Steamboat
Weather: Breezy...Dreaded Whitecaps on Main Channel
Water_condition: Could have been clearer. 70 degrees
Date: 07-20-07
Trolled for stripers Friday, July 20 near Isleton and Steamboat Slough all day for one keeper, a 15-pounder. No other discernable strikes. Launched at Vieira's around 7:30 a.m. and landed the "lone ranger" at 8:30 sharp a mile above the Isleton Bridge. Hopped over to Steamboat around noon and worked it over real good...for nada. Off the water around 6 p.m. Success came with the rainbow trout BBR. There was no apparent interest in my other offerings which included Bombers and Yozuri's of varying colors. Thought I'd see a bunch of salmon anglers on the Sac but not the case. Only three trailers in the parking lot when I launched. Didn't see anyone fishing for salmon all day. I've been told that Sep and Oct are typically the best months for salmon around Isleton.
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: DISCO PARK Drag Strip
Weather: Much warmer than WEDS
Water_condition: Less than Semi Clear at 71,7 *
Date: 07-20-07
THURSDAY JULY 19th.................Didn't get to Disco till noon as I had house chores such as the lawns & routine watering......Did get a call from Guy Brown early in the morning saying " he was on the river along with Bill Crooks & parked next to him was Pastor Steve......Asked Guy all the important questions like how many boats, any fish caught etc. While entering the parking lot at Disco I ran into Guy & Bill hooked up & leaving.....Skunked!!....But, Pastor Steve was still fishing........A few minutes later, I was anchored just next to Steve's boat.....Steve was nice enough to keep me company for a short while as I know he had things to do .........Once Steve left (1:00pm) I was all alone in this area......Fished till 6:30 pm with No hits, Nothing!.......The worst part of the afternoon came when all the pleasure boats appeared......Jet skies & high powered boats turning the river into an OCEAN!!! Again, I was a easy target as I was the only fishing boat on the river......No laughing Tom Ramage!!!! Yeah! It was one of those days of Summer when the recreation boats took charge......So, as far as I know ZERO fish caught at Disco on this day...............WILL BE ON VACATION ALL NEXT WEEK..........................THE JETCRAFT NEEDS A REST IN THE GARAGE.......ME TOO! Lots of luck to all........Bob.
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal,net
Location: DISCO (Discovery Park area)
Weather: Cloudy with light showers then clearing
Water_condition: Fast moving at 71.9* semi clear
Date: 07-19-07
WEDS.....July 18th.........................THIS FISHING REPORT IS NOT INTENDED TO SUGAR COAT THE DISMAL SUMMER RUN SALMON AT THE CONFLUENCE OF THE SACRAMENTO & AMERICAN RIVERS.......................If you have been around Discovery Park the past few days, the first thing you would notice is the lack of boats trying their luck for a chance to nail a king salmon.......While I did not fish the opener on Monday, I did spend a few hours on the bank from 8:00an till 10:30am. The boat count was no more than 25 boats.......Zero fish caught in that time period!....Big Al & Pastor Steve were both on the water........When I departed the area that morning, just 12 boats were still fishing......Got a call late in the day from Big Al......He saw only one fish caught on the opener all day!! ...........On Tuesday. the 17th I went COHO fishing in Lake Oroville with Bill Crooks & Guy Brown....I get a call from Tom Ramage who is fishing in his regular spot just below the American river......His boat count is less than Mondays...Just 14 boats!!......Here's the interesting part from later calls from Tom......Most of the other boats have left & they have lost two fish & later in the afternoon landed two fish, the largest 28 pounds......Both fresh males.....Meanwhile. I'm catching land locked silvers in Oroville with a average size of 18 inches!!!! WOW!! ....While it was alot of fun fishing with Bill & Guy I kept thinking of the brute force of a twenty plus pound king pulling my string...................................WEDS.......(.Fireman) Jack Clemons is right on time arriving at my house at 6:00am...He is my partner for my first outing at DISCO........Only a dozen trailers in the parking lot & just 11 boats fishing this area.....Lots of clouds & a few sprinkles as it seemed like a October morning.....No boats anchored in Tom's spot making it easy to set up.....Put the lines in at 6:50 am. and in less than 20 minutes saw a salmon roll just by our boat.......Both Jack & myself were using Quikfish 14's with 3 ounces of weight & of course. lots of Mike's lunker lotion....Just before 8:00am. Jacks rod goes down!! After twenty minutes we boat the first King of the year....A 25 & a half pound hen......Its now just after 8:30am & one fish. a good start for sure.....The boat count around us is now down to just 5 boats!!!!!WOW! again.......While Jack was fighting his fish the rain showers got alittle more intense but lasted only a short time.....Zero action the rest of the morning & in the afternoon both of us had a take-down with no hookups........We stayed till 7:00pm hoping we might get into a late bite but that didn't happen.....Oh well, we didn't get skunked but did not get the same action as Tom did on Tuesday......In my opinion. I think with the big flows in the river,these schools of salmon zoom right through this area & not holding by the mouth as the jiggers are not hitting fish on the mudline....and the water temps in the lower American is only 5 degrees cooler than the main Sacto.....I'm sure there are other factors too....Summary; If you put enough time in, good things can happen.....Very slow at this writing but can improve at ant time.......Thanks for the company Fireman Jack...A fun day for sure......See ya on the river.....Bob....
Name: Ron Mah
Email: fishwithron2@yahoo.com
Location: home by my pool
Weather: cloudy
Water_condition: lite breeze
Date: 07-18-07
Black jack Give me a mail and I can maybe give you some tips on Fallen Leaf.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lake Oroville
Weather: Air 62-85*, sky clear, wind 0-8 mph
Water_condition: 77.3-78.2*, clear to 5'
Date: 07-17-07
Bill Crooks invited Bob Harries and me to join him for a day at Oroville fishing for Coho/Silver Salmon. It was Bob's first trip for land-locked Coho. Bill’s Willy boat is a "world class" boat looking for a world class Captain. We departed Sacramento at 4:10, 5:40 arrived Oroville Dam Spillway ramp ($8 senior, ATM locked, used the Iron Ranger). We were fishing at 6:15 and headed in at 2:00. We had to work, be patient to get 9 to 20". We caught fish at each location we tried except the 162 bridge. We caught most of them at 1.5 mph, 52-57' down using white sling blades or Watermelon Dodgers with either green Kok-o-Nut or Green or Purple Haze hootchies tipped with anchovy, sardine or mini crawler. There were only 6-12 other boats on the ater, we received few fishing reports, the few we did indicated it was a slow day. Bill misplaced his trust in 1st Mate Guy who trolled us into the Bidwell Canyon buoy line hanging up on both downriggers. We artfully reversed off the buoy line losing no gear but Bill took 6 months off Guy's apprenticeship time for a Captaincy of his or any other "good" boat. It was a really enjoyable day with two other good fishermen, friends. Thanks for the invite Bill.
Name: Mike Jones
Email: fishallday136@yahoo.com
Location: delta sloughs
Weather: windy
Water_condition: semi-clear
Date: 07-14-07
fished the sloughs. trolled bbr's and bombers. nothing for the first 2 hours. then the tide changed and they started hitting left and right. several keepers at 6#, 5#, 9#, & 11.5#'s. started to wrap things up and went to reel in my line when WHAM! a fat 26#er hit's my rebel like a ton of bricks! almost went into the trees several times trying to fight this beast and control the boat at the same time. by the time i got her to the boat oddly enough i was able to net her on the first try. an awesome day. only on the delta!:)
Name: BassJack.com
Email: Jack@BassJack.com
Location: Little Grass Valley Reservoir
Weather: hot
Water_condition: clear 72 degrees
Date: 07-12-2007
Took a camping trip up to Little Grass Valley Reservoir with my family. Here are the reports. 7/12/2007 - Launched at 5:00 pm on Little Grass Valley Reservoir. I trolled night crawlers behind a Sep’s dodger. The bite was on fire - I caught 17 planter sized rainbow trout and could have caught more. The fish were located in 30’ to 40’ of water. When it got dark they moved up into more shallow water. I kept some deep hooked fish and released the rest. On my second rod I trolled a broken back Rapala for brown trout but had no takers. The surface water temperature was 72 degrees. Off the water at 8:30 pm. 7/13/2007 - Launched at 7:00 am on Little Grass Valley Reservoir with my dad. We trolled night crawlers behind Sep’s dodgers. The bite was slower in the morning than in the evening. I caught 8 planter sized rainbow trout and my dad caught ten. The fish were located in 20’ to 35’ of water. We kept a few deep hooked fish and released the rest. Off the water at 11:00 am. I went back out by myself in the evening at 5:00 pm. My cousin gave me some wedding rings and small spoons and had some tips for catching kokanee. I tipped the lures with corn and let my lures down about 50’ to 60’. I had to improvise by putting a string of barrel sinkers 12” in front of my dodgers since I don’t have downriggers or lead core line. One of my rods was a super light spinning setup with 6 lb test fluorocarbon – not the typical trolling setup. I caught fish anyway! When I found schools on the sonar the bite was on fire. The fish were located near steep rocky drop offs in 65’ of water. The kokanee were small and ranged between 7” and 13”. I kept one deep hooked fish and released the rest. I caught ten kokanee and I also picked up two rainbow trout. 7/14/2007 - Launched at 7:00 am on Little Grass Valley Reservoir with my dad. We tried for kokanee but they would not bite! Dad caught two rainbow trout on the kokanee rig. The batteries went dead on the trolling motor so we headed in at 9:00 am.
Name: BassJack.com
Email: Jack@BassJack.com
Location: Fallen Leaf Lake
Weather: nice
Water_condition: clear 72 degrees
Date: 07-09-2007
Took a camping trip up to Tahoe. Here are my reports. 7/9/2007 - Launched at 8:30 am with Jason on Fallen Leaf Lake. The road construction made it an interesting trip to the launch, which doesn’t open until 8:00 am anyway. The lake looked nice and clear, despite the recent fire. The bite, however, was not on fire. We managed three Mackinaw and four lost fish. This year I had my rigs dialed in. We used 30 lb test Power Pro braid for our main lines and a top shot of 10 lb test fluorocarbon about 50’ long. We mooched herring and night crawlers along the drop offs. We also used pearl and glow in the dark 4” Gitzits. The best lures were the Gitzits tipped with herring fillets, but we had a tough time getting the fish to stick using these rigs. The night crawler caught one fish and the herring never got touched. All of the fish were caught in 130’ to 165’ of water on the south side of the lake. They were all cookie cutter fish ranging between 15” to 17” in length. We kept two of the fish for eating which tasted great. The surface water temperature was 68 degrees. Off the water at 2:00 pm. 7/10/2007 - Launched at 9:00 am with Jason on Fallen Leaf Lake. The road construction was worse today, and so was the traffic on the one lane road. I wouldn’t recommend towing any boat over 16’ on that road – it’s too much trouble. We managed three Mackinaw and three lost fish. The hot bite today was on white 2 ounce Crippled Herring and Gibbs Minnow jigs. All of the fish were caught in 120’ to 220’ of water on the south side of the lake. Off the water at 2:00 pm to avoid the thunderstorms.
Name: James Elliott
Email: mrjames680@yahoo.com
Location: Hat Creek Burney, CA
Weather: HOT
Water_condition: Great
Date: 07-15-07
Hat Creek from powerhouse#1 to Big Springs was great. In the Cassel forebay copper johns were the ticket for fly fishing. For the spincaster the #6 Yellow and Red Salamander style Panther Martin was key. The same lure with no red strips on the spinner had a dramatic decline in the number of fish caught. Casting up current with a full cast or slightly upstream seem to product the best results. Down stream cast had much less follower or strikes. Early morning and afternoon were best with the heat. Keeping the lure barely spinning and as low as you can go with a constant retrieve is key. Look for a rolling trout, cast behind him and retrive a bit faster when you can see the fish or know where it is. Because you are trying to play the lure as deep as you can bring a couple extra lures as you will probaly loose one or two. For the Big Springs to Cave Camp ground to Rockey, dont spend more than 10 cast in each hole. You can maximize the fish caught by working as much stream as you can cover. 33 fish in 2.5 days.
Name: Rick Moore
Email: shuddabeen@sbcglobal.net
Location: Tomalas Bay
Weather: Beatful
Water_condition: great
Date: 07-11-07
Well we finley made it back to the bay a day late and a how bunch of money later. Our anual trip has been put off for 3 years and we mis the place so back we go. It seems more crouded than usal but at least we are here. It took us 2 days to get camp set up but the weather was just beautful so we didn't mind. We did get out Friday for a little halabut fishing.Didn't leave camp untill 10:30 and back in by 3:30 they quit taking boats out at 5 so we thought we would mis the croud no such luck the ocean got fogie and everybody headed in early.The samon fishing had been wide open since 7/11 and seemed to slow down a little on 7/13.Must of been that 13 jinks or something!!!! My wife ( JUDY ) hasen't forgot how to catch halabut first drift she gets a shortie 21.5 in. and I'm not even in the water. The next 2 drifts she gets a fish each drift a 7 and 9 lb..I don't even get a sniff. But finaly I'm letting her rod out and just as it hits the bottom off it goes a nice fish about 12 lb. Then a cople of sand sharks and we call it a day a great start to our vacation .We are home four a fuew days and then back let you gies know how we do . BUT THE REAL NEWS IS THE LANCH AT NICKS COVE IS CLOSE FOR REPAIR UNTILL 12/01 THEY SAY hope this helps .I think the lanch is caled Miler Park ????? SHUDDABEEN
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Sac River
Weather: Air 88-62*, sky clear, wind 12-14 mph
Water_condition: Water 72.7*, semi-clear
Date: 07-14-07
Saturday. My lucky dog, Spike, and I had a chance to go nite fishing (my first time) for stripers with Rod Bowden. We trolled the Rio Vista area shallow and deep. There was more wind than we anticipated. We caught nothing shallow, released 4 undersized stripers, 3 legals to 4#, all trolling deep on a 2.5' outgoing tide. The Yo-Zuri Rainbow Trout got all of mine. An off nite according to Rod. Thanks for the company Rod, nice meeting you. Spike seemed to enjoy a night outing.
Name: Rod Bowden
Email: jstrollin@sbcglobal.net
Location: somewhere in the delta
Weather: warm/breezy
Water_condition: semi clear/72 degrees
Date: 07-13-07
went out trolling with Jeff Earl . we got 14 stripers , 10 keepers , 4 shakers , big fish was @ 17 #s , another @ 11#s , several other nice fish . b - 16 bomber rainbow trout was the hot lure .
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Steamboat,Minor, & Sutter sloughs
Weather: Breezy at times & warm
Water_condition: Outgo-Very dirty-Income--semi clear.
Date: 07-14-07
FRIDAY..........JULY 13th.......................It was one of those days that I didn't have any plans other than watering the garden.........reading the newspaper........All my things to do at home were done!......Then, my wife sandy brings up the idea to fish the delta......Well, its almost noon & the time I get things organized and get to Hogback it will be close to 1:00pm!!! Oh well, haven't had the boat in the water for more than a week...Lets go. Decided to take the scenic route via Freeport and the river road.....Looking into the water by Clarksburg, we noticed something was different ! The river had brown streaks of mud-like color like it does after lots of rain up north....Wow! As we approached the Courtland bridge, it got worse....Finally,getting to Hogback at 1:30pm, I checked the tides out....Wow! A big minus tide, a four footer & it was just at the bottom at launching.....While I have seen the lower delta get discolored with big tides, don't think I have seen it go off colored all the way up to Clarksburg? With a 3 foot incoming tide due in the afternoon, I kept my fingers crossed as the Steamboat area was a MESS!! With the delta winds blowing over 10 knots, decided to head towards Sutter slough and see if we could find cleaner water....Well, we found better water, but the smallmouth bite was slow..The average size was bigger, but could not find steady action........Slowly, the water was clearing as the tide came back in....Lets try Minor, so we headed in that direction......Got to the first cut & started throwing swimbaits & speedtraps.....Got into a great Largemouth bite....Sandy caught two well over 4 lbs while my largest was maybe 3 lbs.?? She was using the orange/red pattern....I stayed with the sunfish color.....The water temps were almost 80 degrees & no matter how many times I cast the 1/2 oz swimbaits could not pick up a striper....Think the high water temps had something to do with the striper void!!....The largemouth bite tapered off after an hour or so.....Went back to Sutter slough & did the smallmouth troll again....Just a OFF day, yeah we caught fish but not like a average day......Big TIDES!! Dirty Water, all the above....And yeah, it was Friday the 13th.....At the top of the tide while the water should be the clearest, it was'nt.......Oh well, after reading Guy Browns report...We didn't do that bad.....Should have took Marks advice & try for stripes around Collinsville & Broad slough, but I don't think the water was flat enough.....Oh well... Got to spend some time on the water.....Hey Tom, will see you & your Dad at discovery on Tuesday.....Another season.......See ya on the river.....Bob...
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lake Berryessa
Weather: Air 62-85*, sky clear, wind 0-4 mph
Water_condition: 76-78*, clear to 7’
Date: 07-13-07
My lucky dog, Spike, woke up early, had nothing to do, saw the boat out front & woke me up. He barked at the kokanee gear so I made coffee, loaded up & hit the road. We launched at the Capell Cove (free) launch ramp . We were in shortly after 6 a.m. just South of the Big Island. There were 7 other boats on the water, by 10:00 there were 25 boats. I ended up getting 3 kokanee to 15" and 8 kings to 17". I caught most at 57'. I caught a few on a watermelon dodger, Radical Glo Tube or Rocky Mountain U.V. Pink Haze with 2 hooks, 2 kernels of corn/hook, garlic scent. Surprisingly I caught most on a green wedding ring behind a green dodger. The bite was not red hot but steady. I headed in at 11:00 and was back in Sacramento by 1:30.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Northern Delta
Weather: Air 80-88*, sky clear, wind 4-13 mph
Water_condition: 71*, dirty
Date: 07-12-07
Thursday. My lucky dog, Spike, and I decided to go out at the last moment for a few hours. We launched at Hogback Island. We trolled Steamboat briefly for stripers at the low/slack tide, dirty, shallow towards Miner Slough. Nothing. We then trolled Miner Slough slack tide, semi-clear, for smallmouth bass, nothing. I tried fish traps for stripers in Miner, semi-clear, nothing. I motored out into Cache Slough briefly, wind 12-14 mph, water dirty. Trolled Miner Slough briefly on the way back for smallmouth, nothing. Skunked! Spike enjoyed getting out.
Name: Bob Harries (Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: American River (Watt Ave area)
Weather: Very nice with light breezes
Water_condition: Good flow at over 3,000 cfs (Clear)
Date: 07-13-07
THURSDAY EVENING...JULY 12th........After doing routine chores around the yard all day & changing oil in my truck which was over due by 1,000 miles! Fired up the old B.Q. in backyard & make some super home made 2 lb. BURGERS with fat slices of home grown tomatoes...M-MM- Good!....Its now 6:30 pm. With nothing on TV ( Giants Idle) decided to hit the American river at Watt ave. Only takes less than 20 minutes to get there from my house & I had a couple hours before it gets dark.....In less than 5 minutes had my waders, rod & a couple Bud lights & was on the road....Got to watt ave. by 7:00pm sharp!....A little history, this is the same area I learned to fly fish many, many ,years ago.....Lots of memories in this part of the American....Fly fishing is like riding a bike, once you learn, you never forget. Its the mechanics that you need to keep honed, and that was the reason I was here.....Well, I must tell ya, after slipping into the water & facing the pretty strong current its much easier when you are younger!!! My target was small summer steelhead that feed on the caddis fly hatch.....At this part of the steelheads life, they are just TROUT & are fun to catch on dry flies....Problem was last night there was not much action going on at the surface....Only saw half a dozen hitting the top....But, I was there for the practice & catching a fish would be a bonus!.... In the two hours spent on the water, I had only one take & with a splash GONE!!...After all these years, still get excited when they take the fly....Has all the years fishing the delta from a boat ruined the Naked fishermans semi skill of fly fishing? Nah! Still can do it, just need more time on the water.....Lots of fun always.....Talked to Mark Wilson earlier in the day as he was in the neighborhood. Said " he was going to the River cats game...I see they won 7 to 6....Close game!.............Hey! Tom Ramage, what day will I see you at Discovery next week? ...................Bob.
Name: Hil Felton
Email: wxyz
Location: Folsom lake
Weather: some wind
Water_condition: clear,, 75 deg F Surface
Date: 07-12-07
Decided to fish close to home and save on gas. Launched at Folsom Pt. (dike 8 ) at 7:00 A.M. When I fished there two weeks ago I had good luck at 70 feet-- so that is where I started. I had no more than let my golden eye and dodger out when I hooked my first fish. It was a long line release. The area fished was near the observation outlook by the dam. I fished the other rod at 55 feet with a variety of lures with no results until I put on a "Dick Jackson Special" ( night crawler and sling blade) All toll I caught 3 salmon to 1 1/2 lbs and 2 trout to 2 lbs. in 2hrs. Three of the fish I caught were on the night crawler the golden eye hooked the other two. I tried to stay under 1 mph while others were going too fast and wern't having much success. This is my first posting since Mark Wilson and Bill Crooks said goodby, it looks like the site has mellowed a bit. Hil Felton
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Fishing Trip Plans
Weather: N/A
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 07-12-07
THURSDAY..............JULY 12th................While I have fly fished most of the blue ribbon streams & rivers in central & western Montana in the past 20 years, can't help getting excited each time we plan a return trip.......My wife Sandy & myself are leaving on the 23rd of this month for a 7-8 day adventure...With gas prices in the over three dollar a gallon range, we planned on taking the toyota corolla which gets just under 40 mpg.....But, the reports we have received on stream conditions are not good as Montana did not get a good supply of snow & rain this last winter and have been hit with a heat wave...This combination has increased the water temps in alot of the smaller streams like Big Hole, the Madison tribitaries & most streams in Yellowstone Park....I was told the fish are dying in the Gibbons & Firehole rivers and the bears are having a picnic with the dead fish!....We won't be fishing in the park...With easy access to most Montana streams & rivers in normal years we could use the toyota, but I think we'll take the Ford F-150 that I pull my boat with....As we'll have to probally do some off road driving to get in a good fishing location.....We'll be staying in Bozeman which is pretty close to three forks ( Great fishing area) and a few hours away from the Beaverhead National forest close to Ennis which has miles of easy access fishing on the Madison.......While, Sandy is a novice flyfisher, I got her a St.Croix system 5 which should be very easy to use? Just gotta remember not to stand to close to her while she's casting!!! Dry fly fishing can be very good in the late afternoons as the caddis fly hatch gets going....For the nonresident fishing license you have to pay $9.25 for the conservation tag & $15.00 for 2 consecutive days or $43.00 for ten days!!!!! Thats three times more than a resident fisherman pays!....I'm looking at the 2004 fishing regulations, it might have gone up? ..Oh well, most of my money is gonna be filling up the gas tank in my ford truck.... Its totally worth it as its vacation time & all catch & release.......On the way home, will hit Henry's fork off of highway 20 at macks inn......A great brook trout fishery along with rainbows, the water here is fed with spring water keeping the temps at a constant 60 degrees.....with a huge caddis fly hatch in the evening.....The adult caddis are so thick they land all over the hair on your arms as you are casting......This is the same area, I had a full size bull moose chase me out of the water as I guess i got to close to him....Try to move quickly with waders on holding a rod in your hand!! My wife still is laughing and this was over ten years ago!!!! Well, if the fishing is half as good as previous trips, I'll have some fun!.....A full report to follow...................Will be taking Fireman Jack out Salmon fishing in local waters on Weds July 18th.....Hope there is a few fish to be caught? Water looks pretty good in the discovery park area with decent flows......See ya on the water......( Naked).............
Name: Alan Fishermans Warehouse
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: San Francisco Bay
Weather: windy
Water_condition: good
Date: 07-10-07
Filmed a leopard shark show in the bay with Lucky Strike & Finn Addict(Kevin & Mark). We did pretty good considering it was blowing twenty to thirty MPH. Caught five sharks and lost four more. It was fun as the sharks fight pretty good. The show will air in about three weeks. If your interested in catching leopards give these guys a call. You can contact me for there phone numbers. The leopard sharks are very good eating too! Alan
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lake Berryessa
Weather: Air 65-92*, sky clear, wind 0 mph
Water_condition: Water 77.7*, clear to 8’
Date: 07-10-07
My lucky dog, Spike, and I went fishing. Departed Sacramento at 4 a.m., arrived Capell Cove 5:30. In at 6 a.m. South of the Big Island. I landed 6 to 16", lost 2 52-62’ down using a watermelon dodger (smeared with Krill gel) and either a Rocky Mountain Pink Haze hootchie or Radical Glo Pink with 2-hooks, 2 kernels garlic or anise scented corn/hook. It was a very slow, tough day. There were 25 boats on the water. I saw, heard of very few fish being landed. I was off the water at 11, just as the wind came up, back in Sacramento by 1 p.m. A slow but enjoyble, relaxing day.
Name: LuvMySon
Email: nikokingi@comcast.net
Location: vacaville, ca
Weather: N/A
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 07-10-07
Does anyone have a connection for someone who repairs bent propellers? If so can you fwd the information to my comcast email. THanks.
Name: Bill Deutsch
Email: coke30years@comcast.net
Location: Antioch to Minor
Weather: Windy on Sat Great on Sun
Water_condition: off color in the Sac clear on Minor
Date: 07-07-07
My fishing buddy Dale, my faithful fishing dog Sugarbear & myself decided to get the boat wet & try for stripers on Sat & Sun July 7-8. Launched at Brannon on Sat, The day started off good as far as the weather went, Fished Decker with no luck, but as the day wore on the wind picked up & it was time to head up Steamboat and around to Minor. No luck for Mr. Striper so we decided to try for Smallies after reading some good reports on those Bronzbacks. Started trolling Speed Traps on Ultra light equipment, 4# mono on a Shakespear2500 mini spin & an Ugly Stick. No Smallmouth’s just a 7# Striper!!! What great fun with that light gear.Guess we should have been fishing light all the time. Got pictures!!!Picked up another Striper 5# on a R&W B16 on regular equipment got a few hits & that was it for the day. We forgot about the wind until we got near Cache Slough & we started to get it, by the time we got to the Rio Vista bridge it was rolling pretty good. Had plenty of time so we just took it easy back to Brannon. Spent the night in the campground & headed out Sunday over to S J & picked up Largemouth’s & Smallmouth’s from the Antioch Bridge to Peacock plugging the rocks & tulles with ultra lights & speed traps. What a blast on light equip, lost a nice Largemouth around 4+ pounds…broke the line, but it was fun while it lasted. Great day on the water…no wind. A good number of fish but had to work hard to get them. Good fishing to all. Bill
Name: ROBERT FROM SHELL
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal.net
Location: lower bear resrv.
Weather: clear hot
Water_condition: clear
Date: 07-06-07
I ARRIVE AT LOWER BEAR RIVER AT 8.30AM THE TEMP WAS 88 DEGREE THE WATER TEMP WAS AT 70. FRIST I TRIED A HOOK AND WARM WITH A DODGER SECOND ROD WITH A HOOCHIE BUG AND YELLOW GRUB FISHING AT 15 FEET SECOND ROD AND FRIST ROD AT 25 FEET NO LUCK FISH WAS SHOW FROM 5 FEET TO 83 FEET. ON THRUSDAY SOMEONE CAUGHT A 23 POUND MAC. STAYED THEIR FOR TWO DAYS ONLY CAUGHT 5 FISH BIGGEST WAS 3.5 POUND RAINBOW.
Name: gil.........
Email: ignats@pacbell.net
Location: naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Weather: NA
Water_condition: na
Date: 07-09-07
anyone know who can fix a bent axil ?
Name: Otha Livingston
Email: Olivingston@sbcglobal.net
Location: San Francisco Bay (Treasure Island)
Weather: Windy
Water_condition: clear
Date: 07-08-07
Tomi and I took our Arima's out to the SFO bay for a Bodega Pre-Run. Bucks recently installed new trim tabs. Fishing using the 3 way swivel with a 2' leader and circle live bait hooks. 4-6 ounces of weight approximately 1 foot. 3 shaker halibut and 1 - 19 pound keeper. ;) Overall a good day away from the heat. TOO WINDY to fish other productive areas of the bay. Leeward side of treasure Island was where we spent most of the day. August, back to trolling for striper.
Name: fishwithron
Email: fishwithron2@sbcglobal.net
Location: backyard pool
Weather: hot
Water_condition: warm
Date: 07-06-07
I bought a set of tires from a shop and after 3 mnths I notice uneven wear. Took it back and they told me low pressure and bent axle. The set gave out after 8 month. Went to Radial tire in west sac and bought 2 new ones and after 1 year these tires still like new. Low pressure bent axle ?? . I also bought a set from Les Sw and that set only lasted me a year and half. Next time check out Radial Tire in W Sac, it's off W Capitol and Harbor.
Name: fishwithron
Email: fishwithron2@sbcglobal.net
Location: backyard pool
Weather: hot
Water_condition: warm
Date: -7-06-07
Best bet to get your bearings repak is to take it to a trailer shop like DHM or that trailer supply store off W El Camino. They have the experience and will use the correct water proof grease for your bearings. Reg tire shops don't usually pak boat trailers so they might use reg car grease. Both these shops charge around $90 plus seals and bearing if needed.
Name: Roland "Innovate" Aspiras
Email: innovatrium@hotmail.com
Location: Les Schwab, WSAC
Weather: N/A
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 07-06-07
Hey Big Al, Is your Thunder Jet over at the Les Schwab in West Sacramento? I was there this morning to have the tires on my fiancee's car done. I'm gettig nervous now...
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Just reading Posts
Weather: N/A
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 07-05-07
THURSDAY.......JULY 5th..............Big Al, Just bought new trailor tires at Les Schwabb last Month!! Sure glad I didn't have my bearings repacked!!!!!! Your Thunder Jet weighs 3 times more than my jetcraft.....AL, YOU KNOW I ALWAYS HAVE ROOM FOR YA ....WHILE I'LL PROBALLY SKIP THE OPENER ( MONDAY) WILL HIT IT ON TUESDAY.......GIVE ME A CALL!...GOT PLENTY OF MIKE'S LUNKER LOTION .......DON't NEED NO STINKING SARDINE WRAP!!!!........(Naked)..........
Name: Big Al's Guide Service
Email: Bigalsfishn1@sbcglobal.net
Location: Rancho Murieta
Weather: Blue Sky hot 60-104degrees
Water_condition: none
Date: 07-04-07
Just a heads up. I was on my way home from Berryessa on 7-02 and someone pulled up along side me to tell me something was wrong with my tire. I pulled over just in time to find my bearing buddy had blown off. All the bearing grease had drained off and the axle was riding on the hub because the bearing had exploded and badly scored the axle shaft. I had just had my bearings repacked at Les Schwabb a couple weeks earlier. They tightened the bearings too tight. My boat now needs a new axle and Les Schwabb is responsible. I trusted their work and was let down. I questioned them before the job to make sure they had done this before and told them to take no chances and replace the bearings if necessary. They said no problem. Now they tell me its going to take 2 weeks to fix. I have extra heavy duty 5600 pound capacity axles. Hope to see you on the water soon as possible. Guess I will miss the Salmon opener for the first time on 20 years. Moral of story, always double check anyones work always. Big Al P.S. I guess I can fish out of my little drift boat. Thats life!
Name: Rod Bowden
Email: jstrollin@sbcglobal.net
Location: somewhere in the delta
Weather: warm/hot
Water_condition: 71.5 degrees/clear
Date: 07-03-07
out for a little night troll . took Lonnie Weber with me . we got 10 striper , and 1 squawfish . several nice fish . including 2 @ 10#s . plus Lonnie lost a nice fish . bbr with something blue/any blue seemed to work real well .
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Hermosa Beach
Weather: Overcast
Water_condition: Priceless
Date: 07-04-07
Happy Fouth of July all. I'm down south visiting wife & recuperating daughter. Be back to Sacramento July 7th, on the water next week.
Name: TibbyTwo
Email: tibby@inreach.com
Location: New Hogan Res
Weather: ???????
Water_condition: ????????
Date: 07-04-07
Has anyone been to New Hogan as of late, if so how is the fishing?
Name: Sken MO
Email: jmallory@aol.com
Location: Englebrite?
Weather: Clear/Windy
Water_condition: Clear/ChoppyWET
Date: 07-01-07
Well being not such a grate speller, missed that class, here is my report. Late start but strong finish, started with a run up to headwaters colgate powerhouse water temp @ 53 some fish on the gravelbars but spooked by other boats droped back to mid lake, rockwall] found the motherload of schools. The wind was playing hell along with boat traffic. I found that I used the wind with no motor just drift downwind it was the ticket. Using a Fordfender with a crawler boated some nice 14 inchers TROUT. 40ft down 20ft off the bank the trick is to have the blades just barely turning over slow slow use your top as a sail if the boat isn't big. If the wind isn't blowing and U don't have a elect trolling motor throw out the buckets drag your ass go SLOW, Can't waite for the 16th on the feather SALMON BABY.Bring your jets YOUALL take care now, Just rember, No matter where U go, there U ARE [Buckaroo Bonzi] O ya started @ 10:00am done @ 1pm
Name: Big Al's Guide Service
Email: Bigalsfishn1@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lake Berryessa
Weather: Blue Sky Beautiful 60-90 degrees
Water_condition: Calm slight breze
Date: 07-03-07
Launched at Markley and started at the big island at 6:30. 4 of us fishing RGT's with sep watermelon and also pink hoochies from fishermans warehouse I made up myself. Fished 55-65ft at 1.39 to 1.59 speed GPS. They were a different pink color than the usual. They were working even better than the RGT's. Just tied them to see if they would work. Wow, did they. We had 13 fish on by 8:00 and had 3 LDR's by then to boot. Anyone who saw us must of thought we had a fire drill on my boat. We had a tripple and landed 2. few more doubles also. I have a full fish deck with railings and could easily be seen. What a morning, It was only my second trip to Berryessa in the last 30 years as I live closer to all foothill lakes and Tahoe basin Lakes. We ended up with 20 Kokes at a great average of 16-17+. Great to have a day like that with friends at a new lake. Hope in all the excitement we did not get in anyones way. I tripped over the cord and pulled the cord out of my TR-1 remote in the excitement and fortunately have some electronics talent to repair it on the water. At 56 years old it is still as exciting as the first fish I caught in my life. Although guides fish to make a living I guide because I still love to fish and see others enjoy the excitement of catching a fish. I will soon be turning back to Salmon and Steelhead on the rivers as Salmon season will be opening on the 16th. Reading these posts has been great. Thanks, see you on the water, Big Al
Name: BassJack.com
Email: Jack@BassJack.com
Location: Lake Amador
Weather: warm
Water_condition: green/81 degrees
Date: 06-30-2007
6/30/2007 – Fished Lake Amador Saturday night with Jason between 6:00 pm and 2:30 am. The lake level was way down to the point where one side of the launch was closed. We caught nine bass all on 10” dark blue Power Worms on Texas rigs with glass and brass and rattles in the worms. No size to any of the fish – all fish were in the 1-2 pound range. I’m not sure where all the big fish were (???). We tried different depths and lures with no luck. No top water bite at all. We found all of our fish near the shoreline on the points in 5’ to 15’ of water. Not much of a weed line – we had to bounce our lures off the rocks most of the time. The water was a greenish color and 81 degrees.
Name: Bob Harries (The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: A Fishermans Thoughts
Weather: N/A
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 07-02-07
MONDAY.......JULY 2nd.....................After leaving the Fishermans warehouse on Folsom bld yesterday some $200.00 lighter & driving back home on the freeway...I'm thinking what am I doing? I have just replenished my Salmon tackle box with a dozen more k14 Kwikfish,a dozen more double bladed green Silvertrons,spreaders,beads & lead to 2-5 ounces!!!! Oh yeah! this is what I do this time of the year as the opener is just a couple weeks away.....But, I'M THINKING OF THE DISMAL RUN OF 06....only 12 summer run salmon at discovery park (my boat) from July 17th through the start of the State fair August 15th.....not to mention how hot the temps were! well over 100 degrees through that time period...Hours & hours sitting on the anchor or trying to troll around all the lines of anchored boats from the mudline down to the first water tower....12 fish caught for 23 days, just below the American in one location a football field long! And, I'm not just talking about a few hours in the cooler mornings. I'm talking about 8 to 12 hour days!!! This is Crazy!! But, I'm not Crazy alone!! Big Al's there along with Tom Ramage & Pastor Steve & Guy Brown & a whole bunch of other CRAZIES!!!! Its the season! this is what we do!! While I'll miss the first day ( the 16th) Too many boats! last year I think there was over 100 boats I'll hold off till Tuesday when the number will drop to less than 50!! And will drop even more when just a few fish a day are caught & the valley heat stays close to the 100's!!! In the past 10 years, (except last year )the summer run salmon have been pretty consistant in the discovery area....The Verona area has gone downhill the past 5 years..While the bait & water conditions in the ocean has been improved this year, they still can't find the schools of salmon!!! Where are they??????? Looking forward seeing my crazy buds in a few weeks.....Your thoughts...........See ya on the river......Bob.
Name: Jeff Earl
Email: tropic2tropical@hotmail.com
Location: Rio to Isleton
Weather: Clear , Light wind
Water_condition: 73f semi clear
Date: 06-30-07
Summer trollin for stripers.... Yup! Bro in law ...Shawn Jones and I went striper trollin with Rod Bowden on Rod's boat. We caught eleven fish to 7 lbs ...several strong hits no sticks. Yes the fish are still there... but you have to work for em. Clown BBR was the hot lure. Shallow running trout bomber was the #2. The water was warm... the wind was light... a good night of fishing. Jeff
Name: Ron Bernhardt
Email: Rebernhardt@aol.com
Location: All of our Delta
Weather: Windy & mild
Water_condition: Degrading
Date: 06-29-07
Action Alert from Restore the Delta The House of Representatives Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power will hold a hearing on "Extinction is not a Sustainable Water Policy: The Bay-Delta crisis and the implications for California water management." The hearing will be held on July 2 at 9 a.m. in the Vallejo City Council Chambers, 555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, California. Restore the Delta appreciates the call for this hearing led by Congressman George Miller and encourages all available Restore the Delta supporters to attend. To show Congressman Miller our support and thanks and to show our concerns for the future of the Delta, Restore the Delta supporters should plan on meeting outside the City Council Chambers at 8:15 a.m. to pick up buttons, stickers and signs showing our thanks to the Resources Subcommittee and our support for restoring the California Delta. Restore the Delta also extends a sincere thanks to the other Bay-Delta area Members of Congress who also called for the hearing - Representatives Tauscher, Honda, Thompson, Woolsey, and Lantos.
Name: Fireman Jack
Email: clmdell@aol,com
Location: Oroville & out Golden Gate
Weather: great
Water_condition: good
Date: 06-29-07
On Monday 25th headed to Oroville to try for Salmon, have to get ready for a great year I hope. We had heard that the flows were up for the past few days and the fishing had improved. There was only a few boats all day at the hole and the amount of fisherman on bank was very small compared to other times. We managed to catch one bright salmon 18#, the bank fisherman had a much better day catching 25-30 fish not a bad day. On Friday 29 had a invite to try for Salmon out through the Golden Gate the weather was great and the water fairly flat and the Salmon fishing was also flat, nothing, the party boats didn't even stay around very long, after giving up on Salmon we headed to the Farallons to catch our fish for dinner, fishing here was much better. All in all another great day on the water, and the best part of the day was NOT GETTING SICK. See ya on the water.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: New Melones
Weather: Air 60-82*, sky clear, wind 3-6 mph, moon full
Water_condition: 75.9*, clear to 8’
Date: 06-29-07
My lucky dog, Spike, and I got up early, checked the weather reports. The Delta & Berryessa were too windy for us, New Melones looked OK. We left Sacramento at 4:30 a.m., arrived Glory Hole launch ramp 6:00. We were in the water by 7:00. We trolled Rose Island, the Spillway and Carson Creek at 0.9-1.3 mph. "Big Al" Ezell was there with two friends. It was a very slow day for me and everyone I met. I managed to avoid a skunk by catching one 14” Kokanee using a watermelon dodger with krill gel, Radical Glo Pink hootchie with 2-hooks and garlic scented Shoe Peg white corn. I also had one long distance release. I also brought in 3-4 rigs with no corn on them though I did not see any bites. I don't normally stretch for "catching excuses" but there was a Full moon, "obviously" it affected my catching. Spike did not think the outing was worth the drive.
Name: Tom De Luca
Email: tpdeluca1@comcast.net
Location: dreaming about fishing
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 06-29-07
I love reading all the reports and wish I was out there. I have had the chance to talk several times with Mark Wilson and Allan Fong, both of whom have helped me greatly with Mr. Striper. When I read the reports when I hear guys releasing their fish that is the best part...here's to friends, good times, and fishing!!!! At 52 I still get the same enjoyment and excitement about being out in the Delta as I did when I was at 10. Take a kid fishing with you when you can.
Name: Ron Hamtaka
Email: ronhamataka@cs.com
Location: San Pablo Bay
Weather: nice
Water_condition: murky
Date: 6-29-2007
Mike Sprouse and I started fishing about 6:45 til noon ,using grass shrimp caught 5 sturgeon released 4 they were 70,47 40 and 38 .keep the 52 incher not bad day for us. oh and broke off two others.
Name: captjim01
Email: jdon1@comcast.net
Location: No where today
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 06-27-07
Agree with Dave, sure nice to here from Mark again. Typical Mark, never shy to help another fisherman and always willing to share his expertise. Good to hear from you Mark, this column misses you.
Name: Dave Cyr
Email: davecyr@sbcglobal.net
Location: Minor Slough
Weather: Terrible Wind
Water_condition: 72* & lots of white caps
Date: 06-28-07
WOW - sure nice to see Mark Wilson post again - even if it was just to answer a question. This evening Mark's and my truck were the only ones at Hogback - maybe that had something to do with the near gale force winds. I left work a little early today with Jeff and launched at 3:45 - saw Mark trolling back and forth in Steamboat - too much wind there for me. I ran up into Minor looking for somewhere to hide from the wind. Trolled Speedtraps looking for Mr. Smallmouth - but instead found Mr. Striper. We found one nice school of Stripers and trolled back and forth on them putting in one after the other for about an hour with two double hook ups - then as soon as the water started to go slack it was over. Once we found the Stripers we trolled Ratttletraps as well as the Speedtraps - Rattletraps worked real good. Put the boat back on the trailer at 9:20 - ended up with 24 Stripers to 8 lbs on #8 mono. Jeff had the big fish and probably an evening he will never forget - it was his first time out - just got his license yesterday - sweeet.
Name: R Graham
Email: rgraham28@hotmail.com
Location: Rio Vista Ca
Weather: Hopefully Good
Water_condition: Hopefully Perfect
Date: 06-07-29
Thanks to ALL for the info.. I hope to give you guys a GOOD Report Saturday Evening... if the fish & wind cooperate!!
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sac/San Joaquin Delta
Weather: Windy
Water_condition: Off Color (Big Outgoing Tide)
Date: 06-28-07
To answer the question....Broken Back Rebels in the 12' to 15' of water with a white Strike King Finese Worm (the stretchy one); B16 Bombers in water depths less than 10' with a white worm (same one) attached. Work around the changes of tides. Good luck - Mark.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lake Berryessa
Weather: Air 62-88*, sky clear; wind 0-3 mph
Water_condition: Surface water 75.7*-78.2*, clear to 12’
Date: 06-27-07
Thursday. My lucky dog, Spike, and I went for Kokannee for the first time at Berryessa this year. We were in at 6:45, 400 yards South of the Big Island. There were 12-15 boats in the area all doing a good job giving each other room to fish. Big Al Ezell was there in a friend's boat. I had a good day landing 20 Kokanee and 4 Rainbows, lost two, had 3-4 takes, no hook-ups, releasing all but a few Kokanee. I trolled at 0.9-1.4 mph at 55-66' down. Virtually all were caught on a watermelon dodger, Radical Glo Pink tube with 2 hooks 8" behind & Shoe Peg White Corn soaked in garlic scent. I dropped the gear down as the water temperature went up. Shortly after arriving I went by Moe's boat. He & his fishing partner had forgot there corn so I through them an "extra" snack bag full I had on ice & they got their limits. I ran out of corn as I baited up my hook to try to catch my 20th, pure luck! A great day on the water. Thanks for the company Spike.
Name: R Graham
Email: rgraham28@hotmail.com
Location: Delta/Rio Vista/Isleton
Weather: Hot
Water_condition:
Date: 06-27-07
Quick Question... For you guys trolling and the reports.. Are you using BBR's w/ Worm Tails.. or what?? Thanks for your reply... RG..
Name: Alan Fisherman's Warehouse
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: Middle Delta
Weather: calm & hot
Water_condition: clear
Date: 06-26-07
Fished the delta today with Dave & Wayne. First stop I caught five nice bass to five pounds on buzzbaits over the weeds. The bigger bass were feeding right at first light. We caught bass on senko's wacky style and frogs on the weeds at low tide. Over all it was a good day on the water as we caught over twenty five bass before noon!
Name: Dave Cyr
Email: davecyr@sbcglobal.net
Location: Steamboat Slough
Weather: Warm to Hot
Water_condition: Very nice 73*
Date: 06-26-07
Left work a little early today and lauched at Hogback at 3:30pm (and the "Naked Fisherman" thought he got a late start at 10am). Myself and Ricky Jr. trolled and plugged Speedtraps along the rip rap through Steamboat and had another great time each getting 30+ Smallmouth Bass with a number of double hook ups. I was the Squawfish King landing a 10 pounder that jumped out of the water to eat my Speedtrap just as it was about to hit the water - unbelivable, but true - crazy. Here comes the best part - we saved the last hour, right at dark, to throw some top water buzz baits on a spot that looked real fishy - my white buzzbait was hammered by a 7lb. Largemouth - my personal best. That was some fun fishing.
Name: Bob Harries (Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Isleton,Rio Vista,Steamboat & Minor
Weather: Windy at times & pretty warm
Water_condition: Off colored to semi clear at 73.5 *
Date: 06-26-07
Monday June 26th................Launched at Hogback with wife Sandy very late! Didn't get the boat in to the water till 10:00am.....Shallow trolled Steamboat to the mouth & went around the corner & trolled all the way up to Isleton Bridge.........NOT A SNIFF!!!! Used all the regular stuff. We decided to try the Rio Vista at about 11:45 am. As we made our approach to the bridge we ran into Pastor Steve & friend.....Guess they caught the earlier outgoing tide and did very well with fish to 12 lbs.....After making a few passes by the bridge without getting bit,it was time to try something different....The tide was now coming in, a two footer with a wimp outgo one footer late in the day....Went back inside Steamboat & headed towards Sutter slough. Got out the light stuff & trolled for smallmouth using the reliable speedtraps....The bronzebacks did not fail us as we caught one after another to about a pound & a half. These fish were just loaded with crawfish as they spit them up after being hooked.....Next plan was to try Minor at the top of the tide & try our luck for largemouth & possible some stripes in the cuts.......Got a few small schoolies throwing swimbaits but the largemouth were the featured fish as they bit everything we threw...Managed to get a 5 pounder with many in the 3 lb class....Strange? not another boat in the Minor area!!!.....We had the whole area to ourselves......Tried alittle spooning right at the top of the tide without success..Graphed fish, but no takers.....We ended the afternoon going back to Sutter & Steamboat targeting the reliable smallmouth once again....The bite & size got better just before dark....Got two fish on one lure again! And, Sandy hooked a 8 lb. stripe that took us all over the river on 6 lb test....Lots of fun!!...Pretty sure,,Sandy got into a large SALMON that snapped her line like butter...One shake of the head & GONE!!!!...No contest!! Caught well over 100 bass and did terrible trolling for MR. Striper.....Did talk to Bill Crooks on the Marine radio. " Said " he had a slow day but got a few small stripes in the West Bank area....Home in the dark and while we got a late start, managed to put in a 10 hour day....See ya on the river... Bob.
Name: Pastor Steve
Email: cordovapastor@comcast.net
Location: Steamboat/Sac/Rio Vista area
Weather: Balmy, slightly breezy
Water_condition: 70 + degrees
Date: 06-26-07
One of my church guys needed a break from work so we took off looking for stripers. While it was not a fantastic day, it was a great day of fellowship and nice weather. We ended up with 7 keepers and 2 shakers. A couple around 18" - 20", but we also had a couple @ 5#, 6, 7 and a 12. Saw Bob 'Naked Fisherman' & Bill Crooks and buddies. We caught a few and didn't get blown off the water by the wind. Must've been a good day. Blessings.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lake Oroville
Weather: Air 70-88*, sky clear, wind 0-3 mph
Water_condition: 75.1-76.9*, clear to 6'
Date: 06-23-07
Saturday. My lucky dog, Spike, and I had a chance to visit my daughter & son-in-law in their recently remodeled Chico home. As I was getting ready to leave I realized Chico was near Lake Oroville! Well, I just happened to have the Starcraft at home so we loaded it up and were on the road at 3:30 a.m.! We arrived at the Bidwell Canyon launch ramp at 5:00, were in at 5:30 400 yards off the ramp. I landed 8 to 18", lost 2 from 42-70' down, a few on a white Sling Blade with shad Bait Butter, pink Radical Glo hootchie with 2 hooks, shad Bait Butter and most on white Sling Blade with shad Bait Butter, Rocky Mountain Tackle Co Purple Haze hootchie 2 hooks & shad Bait Butter trolled at 1.5-1.7 mph. As the water warmed up & boat traffic increased I dropped down. I should have been fishing, 75', 80' down when the water temp exceeded 76.4*. I fished within site of the launch ramp, the mid bay approaching the Hwy 162 bridge, the East bank North of the Bridge, Bridge. Most of the morning I heard several other boats on Channel 68, they all seemed to be hooking up. At noon I headed in & drove to Chico. I toured the kids newly remodeled house (great job) and took them to the Sierra Nevada Brewery for lunch. We took Spike for a walk in Bidwell Park & for vanilla ice cream at Shubert's. He really likes ice cream!. I got back to Sacramento at 7:30, a great day on the water, seeing my kids. My daughter asked if there was fishing I could do at Oroville year round. I said I did know. Anyone who is an Oroville regular want to give me an idea of other seasons, species worth fishing for?
Name: Rod Bowden
Email: jstrollin@sbcglobal.net
Location: isleton area
Weather: warm,windy
Water_condition: 73 degrees/clear
Date: 06-22-07
friday , 06-22-07 . power went out at work . to bad for them . i left and went trolling . 11 fish total . 7 keeper stripers to 12#s , 3 shakers and 1 squawfish , i also lost a good one next to the boat , taking off the hooks . saturday morning , 06-23-07 , busy today , had a couple hours to blow . i went on a little troll . i got 12 stripers in 2 hours . 9 keeper size to 7#s , 3 shakers . trolled bombers and rebels .
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: New Melones
Weather: Air 60-88*, sky clear, wind 0-6 mph
Water_condition: 75.1-80*, semi-clear
Date: 06-21-07
I had a last minute invite to join “Big Al” Ezell and Dr. Q (Quentin)for a day on the water fishing for kokanee. What a treat being in Al’s 22’ Thunderjet 390 hp/302 in-board, 15 hp Honda kicker with Cannon electric downriggers & plenty of shade. It was another early/long day. We departed Al's at 4:00 a.m. arriving Glory Hole Launch Ramp 5:30. We fished off of Glory Hole, the Carson Creek Arm, off Rose Island and the Spillway. We landed over our limits of 14-16" fish releasing many more. Most were caught at 1.25-1.4 mph, 42, 45, 52, 57, 62' down using a watermelon dodger smeared with krill/anise gel, a two-hook pink hootchie 8" behind with one or two kernels of Shoepeg white corn/hook soaked in garlic, anise or Carp Spit scent. This was one of those days you had to patiently hunt for the fish, gets 3-5 & when the died died or too many boats moved in on us move to another area & start over gain. I got back to Sacramento at 7:45. Another great day on the water with Al, nice to spend time with Dr. Q. Thanks for the invite Al.
Name: LuvMySon
Email: nikokingi@comcast.net
Location: SacRiver/SanJuaq
Weather: Breezybutbeautiful
Water_condition: 71degrees/semi clear
Date: 06-21-07
Thursday- I was supposed to run to the bay to troll for butts and wrestle some sharks but decided to go to the delta in case the wind kept up. Hit Sac River at 8am and was surprised to see clear water! It was breezy but very nice. Trolled steamboat and found a couple good schools in 5 ft. of water near the ferry. Pulled some fish outta there before jumping over to San Juaq. Got our limits after looking all over and hit&miss here & there. Melissa and Vic had a good time and felt like honeymooners with my XM playing love music all day. Lunch at the Outrigger which was delicious and then home by 4pm. Fantastic day with clear water, fish, and no jet-skis or cigar boats racing around. Take Care y'all..back to the black&white tommorrow. "LuvMySon"
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: EAST PARK RESERVOIR (Stonyford)
Weather: Very warm & windy at times!
Water_condition: Clear at 78.8 *( Less clear in coves)
Date: 06-20-07
JUNE 17-19th...Sun,Mon,Tues.............The mornings and evenings were perfect! Serene,picture postcard like, with gental light winds dimpling the water surface . The western Grieves diving for minnows,bass breaking the surface on a feeding pattern.....BUT,EVERY DAY THE WINDS PICKED UP ABOUT NOON CREATING A DUST BOWL AS THE DRY CONDITIONS PREVAILED.....Had to put many support ropes in the ground to keep our tent errect. with a every gust of wind came the dust & dirt...We observed many other campers get blown apart!! Awnings & tents a flying!!!!While, the midday winds took charge, the best place to be was in the boat holding up in one of the many coves that were protected from the gusty winds......And, now the fishing report: With the water drawn down some 6-8 feet, alot of the islands & stuctures were really exposed & most of the bass we found were at drop offs from 8 to 30 feet of water....Most of our fishing technics used was DROP SHOTTING with 8 lb fluorocarbon line..Robo worms (4 &1/2 inches) in grape or purple with 1/8th drop shot sinkers....FIND THE BAIT, YOU FIND THE FISH!! Everywhere a ball of bait was found, mostly in water deeper than 12 feet, we could predict a hookup...My wife Sandra & myself had many doubles as we passed over the molested baitfish....These post spawned fish averaged about 14 inches with some in the 3-4 lb. class....Did some sight fishing in the shallow coves & observed some very large bass but could not get them to respond!! Smart fish? Tried every re-action bait in my tackle box....Even speedtraps...By the third day on the water our numbers of caught fish increased as went found the column of water most fish were holding...Back at our camp site, the local animals took advantage of our absents & found my bag of fresh sweet corn! Nice guys, as they left nothing but the cobs.....On Tuesday, these critters ate a hole in the side of our coleman tent & found a bag of hotdog & hamburger buns...Yeah, they got my chocolate cookies too!!!! Ya gotta love camping!!.........Our fault, shoulda put them in the food container.....While the conditions were bad at times with all the dust & dirt flying, I must say thanks to my wife Sandy for enduring this camping,fishing adventure for FATHERS DAY......Probally caught 150 bass in three days....No monsters, just average size largemouths on light line....After getting home & showering,all the DIRT came off and as usual, nothing like sleeping in your own bed!!! Plan on hitting the delta later this week......See ya on the river.....Bob........
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lake Oroville
Weather: Air 72-88*, sky clear, wind 3-8 mph.
Water_condition: Water surface temp 54.5-76*, clear
Date: 06-19-07
Clyde Wands invited me to join he & his grandson, Phoenix, on a two boat outing at Oroville. Pastor Steve & my lucky dog, Spike, joined me in my 17' blue/white Starcraft. This was my first trip to Orovile, first trip for coho/silver salmon. We departed Sacramento at 3 a.m! We arrived Oroville dam launch ramp at 4:45. We were in at 5:30, 42' down with a variety of sling blades/pink or purple hootchies. We trolled off the Buoy Line, off the second launch ramp and above & below the bridge. Clyde & Phoenix caught 15 or so, Steve & I 10, we long distance released as many as we landed. The best combo for us was a watermelon dodger, purple hootchie, both smeared with shad bait butter. Early we caught fish at 42' down, around 9:30 55', 10:15 62'. We headed in around 11:00 and got back to Sacramento after 2:00. Steve & I had a good first Oroville/coho salmon outing, thanks for the invite, mentoring Clyde. I'm going to smoke the coho and see how they compare with Kokanee, Brown and Rainbow Trout. Tommorrow I have a chance to try a second day at Oroville with "crooked" Bill Crooks, wish us luck!
Name: Hong Tuong
Email: htuong95@msn.com
Location: Freeport Bridge
Weather: Very nice
Water_condition:
Date: 07-16-07
Was on my friend's boat today from 12:00pm to 6:30pm. We fished next to the Freeport Bridge. We landed 40 shads. We were drop shotting pink and green grubs. The shads are still coming up. Everytime we go out we catch more and more females. My friend might be back out there Sunday. Hong
Name: Dave Cyr
Email: davecyr@sbcglobal.net
Location: N. Delta - Sutter & Steamboat Sloughs
Weather: Warm - low 90's
Water_condition: Nice - some wind
Date: 06-16-07
Well I figured four days after back surgery should be good enough to go get my fish fix - as long as they are not too big. I read the "Naked Fisherman's" Smallmouth report from a few days ago - so I followed his lead and was not disappointed. I picked up two of my buddies a little early from work yesterday. We launched at Hogback about 2 PM and trolled and plugged along the rip rap with 1/8 oz. Speed Traps until just before dark. The fishing was wide open the whole time - two fish on the same lure at once - not once, but twice and many double hook ups. There is no size to the fish - we caught and released well over 100 Smallmouth and only about five of them were in the 12" - 13" range - all the others were smaller than that. For me, it was just what the doctor ordered. Thanks for the real posts - they help to improve the quality of life - and recover time.
Name: ed moreland
Email: sturgeoned55@aol.com
Location: decker island
Weather: windy
Water_condition: incoming tide
Date: 6-15-2007
fishing for sturgeon no luck but we took an unexperienced fisherman victor he was using shad he had two good runs but didnt understand the reel or how to set hook properly but it was still fun
Name: LongTimeNoSee
Email: did_i_get_you@netzero.net
Location: All over the Delta
Weather: Hot Hot Hot
Water_condition: Semi-clear
Date: 07-15-07
Well, it's been a while since my last post. Big fish today! 12-13 lb range. My buddy & I limited in 4 hours. In addition to watching Bill Dance outdoor, In-Fisherman, Roland Martin, Fly Fishing America, & all those other OLN shows, I also manage to record real-live fishermen in action on the Delta. Screaming reels, screaming reels, and screaming peoples! FISH-ON!!!!! I always bring my hanycam camcorder when we go out. I now have almost 2 hrs of footage, complete footage starting from hookup to landing. No wasted footage of idle time trolling around. I am thinking about posting the link/video on this forum. Would anyone object? It DOES show many of the sweet spots in the Delta where I hookup about 75% of the time. Anyways, let me know if anyone has any objections of their fishin holes being posted online. I personally don't care, the Delta is a soupful of fishing, and I don't want anyone to starve out there! Take care fellow fisherman, talk to ya soon!
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lower American River
Weather: Very Hot ! Little Breeze
Water_condition: Very little water movement at 72 *
Date: 06-15-07
THURSDAY EVENING.......JUNE 13th.......If you thought WEDS fishing was poor..... Last evening was worst!!!!!!! Had Tom Ramage with me & was also joined by Bill Meyer & friends.....Began in regular location at 4:15 pm....It was like the river flow had stopped!! NO CURRENT....I hooked a small male shad at 5:45pm & it came off....That was it on the shad...Tom & Myself caught just a few baby stripes period.....Bill Meyer managed to hook two!!! ...Decided to move to a different location and after picking up anchor noticed the boat just sat still.....NO CURRENT!! Did not put anchor back in the rest of the evening & only moved 20 yds!! Tried less weight..Nothing worked.....We quit at 8:45PM......ZERO shad!!..Is it over?? Don't know? Plan on a few days camping at EAST PARK RESERVOIR early next week....CRAPPIE & post spawn largemouth will be the target.. as I get a chance to try my drop shot skills.....Summer pattern for sure.....See ya on the water....Bob..
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lower American Creek ( River)
Weather: Hot!! Very light breeze Nice weather.
Water_condition: Low flows at 70 * Clear
Date: 06-13-07
WEDNESDAY EVENING.....JUNE 13th...............Returned to our regular location in Jack Clemons boat just about 3:45 pm......We did not get our first fish till 5:30 pm.......Thats alot of casting without a fish for well over an hour!! Don't know if the sudden high temps have effected the bite or what? Guy Brown showed up & only fished for less than a hour as his lower back was too painful to stay with us.....See what happens when you get past 50!!! He did pick up one shad......Jack was the first to hook up as his fish was a small male! After he got three, I got my first one, a small male also....Normally, the end of the run produces lots of the bigger female fish....Still getting the males!!!! I'm thinking its not over yet as the influx of males is happening....Did get a decent bite at about 7:00pm which produced about 4 more fish for us with many short strikes...Then it quit the last hour before dark...Highlight of the evening was seeing a Salmon clear the water....WOW!!!! Summary :: SLOW!!!! Period!!!Will try it again tomorrow as the Salmon KING Tom Ramage will join me.....First time in Jack Clemons Lund boat...Lots of room & well set up...... See ya on the river.....Bob.
Name: justinl
Email: zboyplayarhatar@yahoo.com
Location: fort luaderdale
Weather: cloudy
Water_condition: low
Date: 06-13-07
bread for bait
Name: justinl
Email: zboyplayarhatar@yahoo.com
Location: fort luaderdale
Weather: cloudy
Water_condition: low
Date: 06-13-07
bread for bait
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: North Delta Including Minor
Weather: Just like I like it. Hot with zero winds
Water_condition: 75* at the surface & semi clear
Date: 06-13-07
TUESDAY... June 12th.......................Guy Brown & wonder dog ( Spike) joined me for the first SUMMER day of fishing......While the delta winds have dominated this area for the past month....Not on this day, as the pattern has changed to a more normal warm, balmy delta...Did I say warm? I meant HOT!! Whats a little sweat while chasing stripers & all the resident fish in this part of the delta.....Its summer time!!!! almost, as the first official day of summer is June 21st I think? This is how it went.....Arrived at Hogback at about 8:00am & Jack Clemons ( Fireman Jack) had just launched his Lund boat......Looking at the days tides, we discussed a game plan....Jack brought up thowing swimbaits in Minor as the bottom of the tide was a few hours away....Sounds good! PLAN 1.. Got to minor twenty minutes later....Found some fish just outside the mouth of Minor & Cache......Did alittle jigging & picked up a few small stripes along with a couple of other boats that were already there.....these fish were mostly under size with a few 18 inchers.....Going inside Minor we threw swimbaits for a couple of hours with only 2 legal size stripes caught & a couple largemouths......Very slow using this method.....PLAN 2.......Time to hit the Sutter slough area & smallmouth fish using speedtraps..........The tide is now slowly moving in & we are doing fairly well catching the bass trolling just next to the rip rap with Jacks Lund trailing just behind us getting the ones Guy & myself missed.... Most of these fish are on the small size with a few 2 pounders mixed in.....As we reach the fork at steamboat & Sutter, we find alittle shade & stopped for a lunch break.....Jacks fish count is well over 20 & ours is close to 35.....Mostly, small fish....PLAN 3.......Its now 3:00pm & jack decides to call it a day as we head out to catch the top of the tide at the Courtland bridge & try some spooning... Well, we found fish under the bridge, but a dismal bite with just one 6 pounder.....Lots of bait detected but very few stripes attacking the balls of bait!! PLAN 3 was a flop!! Back to PLAN 2.......Resumed smallmouth fishing in steamboat & Sutter...The bite stayed steady right up to darkness....At 8:45pm Guys fish counter is now up to 87 fish caught!! with 15 double hookups & two fish on one lure ( My lure) one time...With numerous fish lost!!....A long day on the water, 12 hours of fishing but lots of fun....Thanks for the company Jack......Knowing you got home way before us....Good move....As always, great to have Guy Brown & dog in the boat.....Maybe back to shad fishing tonight in the American?.....See ya on the river..Bob.
Name: Rick Moore
Email: shuddabeen@sbcglobal.com
Location: Three Mile and San Quen for a day
Weather: 20mph +++++++
Water_condition: great 68.8
Date: 06-11-07
Well my last day of fishing for awhile with Bill and everybody els. Wife having surgery so playing nurse for a couple of weeks maby more.We caught some black bass nothing to big 3# was probly the bigest and the wind killed us not to mention it seemed to get HOT and not the fishing!! Good luck to all, report on next fishing report soon I hope. SHUDDABEEN
Name: ken phan
Email: kenphan25@yahoo.com
Location: Sutter slough area and up to ilseton
Weather: n/a
Water_condition: n/a
Date: 06-11-07
This message is for the naked fishermen or mark wilson. Do you trolling for the smallmouth just like you do trolling for the stripper or casting lure into the bank and retrieving it to the boat? Any suggestion? I appreciated. By the way, Hi Mark W. It me ken the little asian dude. I haven't heard from your reports lately. Did you hit the lottery jackpot or what? Well, see you sometime. thanks you.
Name: ken phan
Email: kenphan25@yahoo.com
Location: Sutter slough area and up to ilseton
Weather: n/a
Water_condition: n/a
Date: 06-11-07
This message is for the naked fishermen or mark wilson. Do you trolling for the smallmouth just like you do trolling for the stripper or casting lure into the bank and retrieving it to the boat? Any suggestion? I appreciated. By the way, Hi Mark W. It me ken the little asian dude. I haven't heard from your reports lately. Did you hit the lottery jackpot or what? Well, see you sometime. thanks you.
Name: Jeff Earl
Email: tropic2tropical@hotmail.com
Location: Rio Vista/ Isleton
Weather: Warm clear no wind
Water_condition: semi clear 71f
Date: 06-11-07
Took newbie fisherman Peter Saad and Expert striper troller ( and regular fishing buddy ) Rod Bowden trolling with me today. We caught 12 fish to 6 lbs... 8 being shakers. Clown BBR's and Rainbow trout shallow running bombers were the hot ticket today. Jeff
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal,net
Location: Much of the North Delta & More
Weather: Windy all day & warm afternoon
Water_condition: Semi Clear to off colored at 71.5*
Date: 06-11-07
SUNDAY.......JUNE 10th..................Mark arrives at my house at 4:45 am & I am ready to go! Kinda!! Saturday was a big day for me as I attended a wedding & reception & didn't get home till 11:00pm......As the alarm went off at 4:00am jumped out of bed & the first thing I realized was the after effects of many Gin & Tonic's!!!!!.......A few Bayer extra strength aspirin & gulps of Coffee was all I needed.......RIGHT!.........When you fish with Mark Wilson, you better be at the top of your game cause he'll Run & Gun all day long. And, now, the fishing report......The plan was to shallow troll, spoon.plug, & smallmouth fish using the incoming & outgoing tides .....The delta winds were right on schedule & white capping the entire system....Going downstream from Hogback, we hit a few schoolies here & there with shallow running bombers....As we approached the mouth of steamboat heading towards the rio vista bridge the rollers got really big!....and water coming over the bow gave me a free shower......Only one fish caught at the bridge, Mark got it....A ten pounder.......After a few passes in this area, we decided to head back towards clearer water with less winds .Trolled all the way up to the Isleton bridge & picked up a few fish....Ran into Rod Bowden who was working this area & catching fish....Pretty slow for us so we decided to head back to steamboat & work that area....keeping in mind smallmouth fishing could done upstream towards Sutter slough if the striper bite didn't pick up...We also wanted to hit the Courtland bridge area at the top of the tide just about 2:00pm......Well, as we fished the Sutter area for smallmouth using speedtraps, the fishing got so good we forgot about getting to Courtland for the top high tide!!!!The striper bite by the bridge is a timing play & super important to be there right at the tide change!!!! Well, I guess we got there finally, a little late as Mark picked up just one fish using a Hopkins spoon....Gave up after spooning for an hour or so....Went back & resumed smallmouth fishing which continued to be strong...No monster fish, but very consistant with many, many double hookups....with a few over 2 lbs......With the count well over 50 fish it was now time to head to Minor & try some swimbait throwing for Mr. Striper......I swear if we continued the smallmouth thing we could have caught over 100 !!! Pretty good bite.....And using light gear, lots of fun....Mark made record time getting to Minor slough even with the stiff winds.....Once there, throwing swimbait was tough...Only picked up 3 or 4 with many short strikes.....Late in the day, we decide to head back via Cache slough & troll in steamboat back to the dock.....No takers all the way to the dock......Summary: Learned that Marks boat is very versatile for its size & did very well trolling just next to the rip rap which I call( zero mistakes) trolling as you are so close to the rocks the wind came cause problems....Only had to duck the trees once or twice!! And Marks boat holds very well while throwing swimbaits,,,,Not to mention he is a Captains captain and feel very confident being aboard......Hey Mark, Thanks for a great day........See ya on the river.....Bob.
Name: Rod Bowden
Email: jstrollin@sbcglobal.net
Location: isleton area
Weather: windy @85
Water_condition: 72 degrees/semi to clear
Date: 06-10-07
saturday , 06-09-07 out for a short troll , got 8 fish to 7#s , 5 keeper , 3 shakers . sunday , 06-10-07 , went striper trolling today . it was a good day for trolling . i got 16 fish . 9 keepers (including a 12#er , a 10#er , and an 8#er ) , 7 shakers , many hit no stick . i also lost 2 fish . normally i do not elaberate to much but ... there is a lesson to be learned . i normally check my leader every time i let out . like a golfer as he adresses the golf ball . it is part of my routine . i did not check 1 time and i lost a quality fish and a lure (CHECK THE LEADER EVERY TIME ) . the second fish was on the run of a lifetime , took over 300ft of line , then ran up in between the pilings , at the isleton bridge . wrapped around a couple of them and snap there goes Quality fish #2 and lure #2 . i trolled bombers and rebels . every color i tried caught fish .
Name: dr pepper
Email: ^&*(^%$#@+_)&%##
Location: hogback to walnut grove
Weather: sunny / with breeze / very nice
Water_condition: clear
Date: 06-09-07
started with bait fishing on the incoming tide but couldn't keep the boat straight with weak incoming tide ------pulled anchor and went out trolling for STRIPERS with brokenback rebels ------- right off I hook into an 11 pounder plus a couple of small keepers one shaker ------ on the way back at the mouth saw a STURGEON dancing on the water ----- went to the bridge for some bait fishing on the outgoing tide --- caught 2 more keepers and 3 shakers ----- went home with 11 pounder for dinner --- great day on the water -----OUT
Name: BassJack.com
Email: Jack@BassJack.com
Location: Discovery Park
Weather: warm and windy
Water_condition: clear
Date: 06-07-2007
6/7/2007 – Fished for shad off the rocks below Discovery Park between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm. I couldn’t believe it that the parking lot was full all the way to the Jiboom Street Bridge! They were wading out shoulder to shoulder on the beach, but the rocks only had four other anglers. I threw a red 1/16 oz. jig with a pearl grub for three small shad. I only saw a few others caught in the area I was fishing. Two boats anchored off the shore didn’t catch any fish that I could see. I did see one boat down by the water intake towers pull in quite a few fish. I saw a few nice sized fish being pulled up on stringers on the beach. It was slow, but at least I broke my shad skunk for 2007! Good luck, ~Jack
Name: Bob Harries (Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Courtland Bridge to Minor slough
Weather: Breezy at times but fishable
Water_condition: Semi clear to off colored at 71.6*
Date: 06-08-07
THURSDAY....JUNE 7th............Guy Brown calls very early and tells me he wouldn't be able to fish with me on this day....No problem! While it would have been a pleasure to have him along, this Naked dude has spent many days going SOLO.......Arrived at Hogback & noticed Mark Wilson's rig in the parking lot....Its after 7:00am and I know mark has been on the water for a few hours as he is a early bird.......With the high tide around 10:00am I wanted to play a hunch that I would find returning spawned out stripers just under the Courtland bridge feeding on the local baitfish........Well, this hunch proved to be true as I found a pretty good school just in the shade area under the bridge....My hummingbird went wild with the bait & stripes from the bottom to the top.....Armed with a one ounce Hopkins jig the action was hot for less than 30 minutes...As the winds increased, had a hard time holding the boat steady for spooning....The stripes were a mixed bag of undersize to keeper size of just under ten pounds....All were underweight & dingy in color which is normal this time of the year..Instead of fighting the winds decided to head into Steamboat & do some smallmouth fishing using speedtraps along the rip rap....This bite was very good also, but fish were on the small size from dinks to a few two pounders........Later in the day. ended up in Minor slough once again targeting Mr. Striper throwing swimbaits & rattletraps finding a fairly good bite at the bottom of the outgo.....Caught a number of largemouth also.....While the main Sacto,Steamboat & minor are clear,Cache slough & DWC are not!!!Guess, too much wind the past few weeks? This was a fun day of fishing in the north/west delta while giving the shad a rest in the American......Back to hogback by 5:00pm & Marks rig is still in the parking lot.....Guess Mark had a long day? Did not see him or hear him from him on channel 68 or 73....See ya on the river......Bob.....
Name: Rick Moore
Email: shuddabeen@sbcglobal.com
Location: steamboat & sac. river
Weather: some wind & clouds whatever
Water_condition: realy good income
Date: 07-06-07
My lucky day Mr. Wilson took me out in his new boat thats about 2 years old. But it was my first trip in it so it was new to me! We had another great time catching stripers and then in the early afternoon we fish for small mouth. We did prety well on the stripers we had 30 or so with about 15 kepers up to 7 #, but the small mouth didn't work out as well we caught quite a fuew but most where 8 in. or smaller. Had 2 that where close to keepers and lost a cople that where biger. It was another great day on the water with Mr. Wilson and we had lots of fun thanks Mark.O yeha the wind did blow just a little.SHUDDABEEN
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lower American River, Sacramento
Weather: 70-75*; sky clear; wind 0-5 mph
Water_condition: 66-68*, 1,549 cfs, clear to 5’
Date: 06-06-07
My lucky dog, Spike, and I went out for three hours of fishing for shad. We got my 16' Fisher Grizzly out of storage and went up the American River. It was slow but I managed to get 9 to 2 #. 7 on a micro pink shad plastic with a 1/32nd oz jig & 2 split shots; 2 on a 1/16th oz jig with an orange with sparkles shad plastic with 2 split shots. I was the only boat in the area, fishing "private" water. Another beautiful day on the water. Thanks for the company Spike. I'm getting out with Bob Harries tomorrow for some Delta Small Mouth Bass, maybe some swim bait Stripers.
Name: Bob Harries (Naked)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: AT MY OFFICE
Weather: N/A
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 06-06-07
CORRECTION............MEANT ROLAND ASPIRAS........NOT ROWLAND.....AND MEANT DAVE CYR....NOT CRP..OR WHATEVER....TOO MUCH CHARDONNAY.....IMPORTANT TO GET IT RIGHT!!!!!!...............nakedddddddd.....FEEL BETTER NOW....
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: New Melones
Weather: Air 58-70*, sky overcast, wind 0-8 mph
Water_condition: 72.8*, clear to 7’.
Date: 06-05-07
I had another chance to go fishing with "Big Al" Ezell in his Thunder Jet. On the way to the lake one of Al's new trailer tires blows out. We go through hoi owner's manual and figure out where the jack is at, change tire, stops in town for some additional air for the spare & we're on our way. What's a fishing trip without some gear stories to tell? We get on the water at 8 a.m. We fished all day in an unstable weather front but pleasant fishing conditions. We fished off Glory Hole Point, Rose Island, in the main bay & off the Spillway. For most of the day the bite was very slow to non existent. In the mid afternoon the weather improved, sun came through, wind dies and we got two limits of Konanee, most 13, 14 & 15". We lost as many, if not more than we landed. Most were caught using a Radical Glow Pink Micro tube with two kernels of Shoepeg white corn with garlic scent behind a watermelon dodger at 57' down. For a snack Al treated us to some recently smoked Brown Trout and Kokanee, really great. He shared his preparation and smoking process with me. Just before the fish started biting Al ties up a two hook rig for me & mentors me tying two, one to discard, one good one. A really great day on the water. I don't normally keep fish but did this time, I'm going to try Al's process on the Kokanee and one Rainbow. Thanks for the invite and good time Al.
Name: Dave Cyr
Email: davecyr@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lower American
Weather: Cloudy but nice.
Water_condition: Nice
Date: 06-05-07
IT FINALLY HAPPENED - the Shad skunk has left my boat ! What an improvement over Friday's lack of action. Three of us fished from my boat and we landed 8 and lost about that many more - the 1/16 oz. red head all white body curl tail grub did the most damage. We fished in the lower American on anchor right next to "The Naked Fisherman" - Bob talked us thru it - THANKS BOB ! Much nicer conditions on the American than what we experienced on the Sac. on Friday. If you are new to fishing this area - like I am - it is worth noting that the speed limit is 5 mph on the entire American River.
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lower American River
Weather: Cold Front moving through (fishable)
Water_condition: Ditto Same flow at 1,053cfs...68.6 *
Date: 06-05-07
MONDAY Afternoon...JUNE 4th.........Returned to regular spot solo, at about 3:45 pm. Only one other boat in this location.....First thing noticed, lots of clouds & cooler..Started off with a bang!! got six fish in a short time, then the bite tapered off as quickly as it started....Unlike last Friday, really had to work for the hookups....By 6;00pm, had about 6 boats hitting this area, the good news is that all the boats gave plenty of room for all to fish without getting anchor ropes envolved....In that time period, Dave Cyp arrived and asked " Where is a good spot to anchor " ( knowing he has been skunked the past few outings) told him to try just next to my boat.....With a slow bite going on, Dave & company managed to get the SKUNK off his boat...they caught some 7-8 fish in a few hours....Happy Dave!!...No Guy Brown, Fireman Jack,Bill Crooks,or Rowland.....Guess they knew it was gonna be slow on this date?....Oh well, still had a good time & fished with new friends.....Sure hope the big delta winds will slow down so I can return to the delta & try for some late run Stripes & smallmouth..Meanwhile, no problem fishing the local waters for the mighty poor man's tarpon, the american shad.......Hey, Fireman Jack, got your call, but it was too late to respond...No cell phone!.....See ya on the river.......Bob.
Name: BassJack.com
Email: Jack@BassJack.com
Location: Discovery Park (a.k.a. "The Zoo")
Weather: hot
Water_condition: semi-clear
Date: 06-03-2007
6/3/2007 – Fished with Brian off the rocks between Discovery Park and the water intake towers. We were hoping to pick up a few shad but there was way too much boat traffic. The water in that area looked like a washing machine. We fished from 5:00 pm until 6:30 pm without any hits and headed for home. We only say two fish landed for about fifty anglers on the bank and zero for the two boats that were anchored out in the middle. I’ll try it again this week when the boat traffic isn’t so crazy. We threw both shad darts and crappie jigs.
Name: Rod Bowden
Email: jstrollin@sbcglobal.net
Location: vieiras to isleton area
Weather: windy/cool
Water_condition: 72 degrees/clear
Date: 06-03-07
Bill Crooks went striper trolling with me last night . bite had slowed down a little , and the quality of fish was on the lacking side of things . we picked up 17 total , only 4 keepers to 10#s . i am probably taking some time off untill the sumer stripers move in .
Name: Polebrother
Email: james.thomas9@comcast.net
Location: Rio Vista/Isleton Area
Weather: Windy on Big Water, Not bad on Small Water
Water_condition: Stained/Clear in Steamboat
Date: 06-03-07
Sunday, June 3. Trolled the West Bank below Rio Vista, the Sac below and above Isleton Bridge, and Steamboat Slough to the ferry with my brother Tristan. Worked hard for five keepers, all 19 to 20-inch clones, plus several shakers. Took one fish on BBR and all others on shallow running Yozuri's. For some reason, I can't get a fish to hit a bomber. To coin a familiar and sorely missed phrase...cleaned our limits at Vieira's and home after dark...that's it, good luck.
Name: delta streaker (stockton)
Email: twbosshog@comcast.net
Location: riovista to islton
Weather: hi 80 and windy
Water_condition: chopy w/debris
Date: 06-02-07
Hay guys. Dont know were to start but here i go. Im having as much luck trolling for the ladies as i am for striper. Myself and 3 friends left veairs @6:45am and ran up past islton bridge then down to the sac. and back almost 3 hrs. of trolling and the best we did was a salad. If this keeps up ill go back to the ladies at least ill have dinner by the end of the day. Ive been using 6in broken back rattlers both shallowand deep divers in the past with no luck. So on thur. i came upon this site and to my surprise everyone was putting fish in there boat as fast as i was putting money into mine. So i said to myself, self go get these damed B-16 bombers and get you some. Well to make a long story short i was back soaking shad at Vista bridge (22 caught 10 keepers). Short of using hand gernades how do i pull the pin on these lures. Any advise? On the ladies or fishing would be greatly rewarded. TERRY
Name: Rick Moore
Email: shuddabeen@sbcglobal.com
Location: delta all over
Weather: should I sat windy
Water_condition: some good some bad
Date: 06--01-07
It had to be windy I was fishing with the king of wind Mr. Wilson....It started out say 15 and went up from there.Boy I wish I cold get a job like those weather gies get paid and still be wrong!!! But all in all we had a great day with Mr. Wilson catching the bigest black bass of the day a fat 6# that we took pictures of and turned back to be caught agin another day.We lost lots of good fish in the tough grass and I just bluew the 2 good ones I had. O well next time.Mark had the hot rot for the bigger fish and I brougth up the rear with all the little ones.We lost count but must of been 20 or so.But a great day on the water with Mr Wilson we haven't done that in quite a while and I missed his company hope we get to do it agin real soon.Same old baits beavers, toads and some dropshoting.shuddabeen
Name: Rod Bowden
Email: jstrollin@sbcglobal.net
Location: vieiras to isleton area
Weather: windy/cool
Water_condition: 71 degrees/clear
Date: 06-01-07
took good friend Rocky Cariglio , out night trolling for stripers . was not sure of how good or bad we would do . we got 32 stripers to 7#s , 19 keepers , 13 shakers , 2 lost fish , 3 double headers , and countless hits . 06-02-07 saturday night , too friend Jeff Earl striper trolling with me . we got 24 total fish , with 9 keepers , 15 shakers , 1 lost fish , couple double hookups and countless hits . our biggest fish was 10#s . djr285 was the hot lure .
Name: Hong Tuong
Email: htuong95@msn.com
Location: Freeport bridge
Weather: Sunny
Water_condition:
Date: 06-02-07
Got there around 10:30 am and left at 7:15. Caught twenty-three shad and lost a couple. We were using shad darts and grubs. Twenty-two of the fishes were caught by drop shotting grubs. I would like to thank Alan Fong from Fisherman's Warehouse for showing me the setup. The fish will bite the grubs even when the rods are in the rod holders. We had a blast on the river. Not too many boats there today.
Name: FishNRookie
Email: barimoto@gmail.com
Location: Lower American
Weather: Cool, sunny, slight breeze
Water_condition:
Date: 06-02-07
Fished yesterday with Roland "Innovate" Aspiras and Can Nguyen of the Master Baiter. See Roland's report below. Fished again today, I guess both me and Can had the same idea since we both showed up at the same spot within minutes of each other. Got there around 3:30, off at 7. Brought a buddy with me this time since he got skunked the last couple of times I took him out. We brought in 12 today, kept 5 for the smoker. Mostly males but a couple females in the mix. We watched Can bring in the same amount by himself, probably the same in lost fish too. There was a point where he caught 3 in consecutive casts! He was still into them when we left. No Guy Brown or Bob Harries but I'm sure we'll run into them again.
Name: FishNRookie
Email: barimoto@gmail.com
Location: Lower American
Weather: Cool, sunny, slight breeze
Water_condition:
Date: 06-02-07
Fished yesterday with Roland "Innovate" Aspiras and Can Nguyen of the Master Baiter. See Roland's report below. Fished again today, I guess both me and Can had the same idea since we both showed up at the same spot within minutes of each other. Got there around 3:30, off at 7. Brought a buddy with me this time since he got skunked the last couple of times I took him out. We brought in 12 today, kept 5 for the smoker. Mostly males but a couple females in the mix. We watched Can bring in the same amount by himself, probably the same in lost fish too. There was a point where he caught 3 in consecutive casts! He was still into them when we left. No Guy Brown or Bob Harries but I'm sure we'll run into them again.
Name: Whiteey JR
Email: scottsdeck@aol.com
Location: San Fran Bay!
Weather: High fog
Water_condition: clear
Date: 06-01-07
Went out for some hulibut on water at 6 30am about 15-18 mph winds. I hooked into a shaker rite away. Trolled for about 5 hours Jonboy JR Was crying that he was cold all day! Needed his woobie i guess. anyway jonny be good had one on and off never got to see it. Anyway i think we had 3 shakers andsome loss bait nothing to take home. Also saw Jay lo on the Rt Hook most likey got limits for his crew. Didnot see any hulibut caught that were keepers. Hey jonboy i will have a woobie for you when you come visit us in July in Bodega
Name: Roland "Innovate" Aspiras
Email: innovatrium@hotmail.com
Location: Lower American River
Weather: Breezy and sometimes cold.
Water_condition:
Date: 06-01-07
Went out to the American again, this time with owner Can Nguyen of the Master Baiter in Isleton, CA and Brian Arimoto. We started hitting fish right off the bat. Brian got into his first couple of Shad. He's been knighted as a Shad king! 20 fish between the three of us in just under 2 hours of fishing, and kept a few here and there for the roe and smoker. Bob Harries and Guy Brown were out there again knockin' em dead. Fun times with good folks. Pictures and a formal report to be posted on both my columns next week. Later dudes! - Roland (California Delta Chambers Fishing Reporter - http://www.californiadelta.org USA Fishing Staff Reporter - http://www.usafishing.com
Name: Dave Cyr
Email: dcyr@sbcglobal.net
Location: American River mouth
Weather: Windy on the Sac.
Water_condition: Bumpy (Wind & boat wakes)
Date: 06-02-07
Here is my very first post - I read these reports every evening just before I leave work and have done so for many years - lets just say it is the highlight of my day. I really want to thank all the guys who post on this site and I would like to incurage all the guys who left to come back and post these REAL fishing reports by REAL fisherman - forget about the BS. Here is my report - SKUNKED again Shad fishing for three guys fishing from a boat on the Sac. just below the mouth of the American. We had all the right stuff - I just saw the FUN FISHING show - we were doing everything the same as that - both double and single rigs. The guys on the bank were catching inside of us and the sealion was catching on the outside of us - I quess we were in the wrong lane? Very frustrating. On the way back to the ramp I'm thinking no more Shad fishing for me - I still have never caught one of these fish and have put in many hours over the years on them - I know they are "easy" to catch - even more frustrating. THEN, I met the guys at the ramp - some who still post here, some who no longer post here - specifically Bob Harris (see his post below - a little different results), Fireman Jack, and Bill Crooks. These are probably the nicest guys you will every meet. Even better than nice, they were very helpful - they gave me a number of tips. After that meeting I,m thinking about giving the Shad thing one more try on Monday (after work of course) instead of hanging it up - let you know how we do. MANY THANKS YOU GUYS !!!
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lower American River, Sacramento
Weather: Air 80-58*, sky clear, wind 0-5 mph
Water_condition: Clear, 69*, 1,500 cfs
Date: 06-01-07
My Lucky dog, Spike, Bill Crooks and I went for some local shad. Anchored next to and below Bob Harries & Jack Clemons. Bill landed 25 (most on a pink & white jig), steady/hot rod from 4:45 to 8:30 p.m. I had a slow night, very few bites, only 9 to the boat. Bob & Jack hooking up regularly as well as Roland and his two friends on the Bank. Light, ultra-light outfits make catching these "poor man's tarpon" lots of fun. Again, a very, very light bite.
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lower American River
Weather: Ditto Breezy & mild temps
Water_condition: Clear at 68 *
Date: 06-02-07
FRIDAY...........First day of June..............Surounded with great company like Guy Brown & Bill Crooks & Bill Meyer and having Fireman Jack in my boat....What else would you want? Of course! Great fishing Right? Well, Thats exactly what we had!!!.....I hooked a shad on the my very first cast....looking at my watch, it was 4:00pm. For Jack & myself the bite really turned on an hour later as just about every cast either was a hookup or a strike...Once again just about every bite was on the light side! Just a tick on the line..with a occasional rip from the larger fish...Yeah! we caught alot more females than on Weds & Thursday...Jack & I had doubled up many times as the schools moved through....Bill Crooks gave Guy a fishing lesson as every time I looked over at Guys boat, Bill's rod was bent!....Roland showed up about 6:00pm. with two friends and did well once again fishing from the rocks....Ended the evening at about 8:00pm with a fish count well over 50 fish brought to the boat & many lost!!! Mr.Jack had the honor of Biggest fish of the day,a fat 5 lb female...Go Jack!!....We celebrated with a sip of cool CHARDONNAY wine....Thanks to all, making a Fun day on the American river.....Home at dark........See ya on the river.......Bob.
Name: bill dyer
Email: Wdyer464@aol.com
Location: Rollins Lake
Weather: Sunny / clear
Water_condition: clear
Date: 05-30-07
Just got back from Rollins Lake.. fishing was very good when the lake wasn't busy with ski boats and etc. Fished ford fenders with a small weight on a sinker release about 30-35 feet down. Trolled using worms with the ford fenders and then switched over to dodgers with a cripp lure behind it. Caught fish on both set ups one after another...up around the area where the power lines go over the lake.
Name: Bob Harries (The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lower American River ( CREEK)
Weather: Breezy at times very fishable again
Water_condition: Way low & clear at 68*
Date: 06-01-07
THURSDAY EVENING......May 31st 07...........Mr. Guy Brown was my partner (without Spike the dog)....And, Fireman Jack joined us from Stockton in his green Lund boat.....Hit the water earlier than on Weds...Just about 4:30pm....LOCATION, LOCATION,LOCATION!!!!! Its so important with the low flows where you anchor... The travel lanes are totally narrow this year with the cfc at 1,500....I anchored in 9 feet of water some 30 yards from the bank & got extremely LUCKY getting bit right off the bat, while Jack was anchored upsteam in a different location & struggled to hookup.....The shad were most aggressive between 5:00pm. & 7:30 pm...Most strikes detected were on the very light side! Any little tick or bump started the hookups...We noticed while bringing in a fish, many other fish were following the hooked one & many times would get a double hookup just behind the boat....COOL!!! Finally ,Jack moved his boat closer to us & joined the action. About six pm or so we noticed Roland ( See his report) fishing from the rocks was doing quite well....Most fish are still small males with a few bigger females mixed in.....Guy & myself quit counting hookups after 35...The last hour before dusk the bite really slowed down with just a fish here & there...Talking with the regular fisherman in this area, all agree that the fishing can be outstanding one day & slow the next....Called it quits just as the sun went down & headed towards the ramp in the dark....HATE TO SAY IT ALLEN.....FUN FISHING!!!!! See ya on the river...Bob.
Name: Roland "Innovate" Aspiras
Email: innovatrium@hotmail.com
Location: American River
Weather: Mild and breezy.
Water_condition:
Date: 05-31-07
Fished the American today for Shad. As I was walking down the levee, the Naked Fisherman himself was anochered up in the channel casting away. Hey Bob - nice meeting you out on the river. I check this site often but never post. Will post more from now on! On to the report .... 6 fish this evening with a few more lost. Shad Darts and Grubs in fire tiger colors. Most fish came deep. Nothing like my 30-fish day from Tuesday. Will probably be back at it tomorrow. Later dudes - Roland
Name: BassJack.com
Email: Jack@BassJack.com
Location: Lake Amador
Weather: nice
Water_condition: 79 degrees
Date: 05-27-2007
5/27/2007 - Launched at Lake Amador with Jason at 2:00 pm in the Boston Whaler. Started off across from the launch and caught three bass at about 14” each on 4” Robo Worms on a darter head jig. Caught two more of similar size and then the bite died. No more fish until right at dusk. I picked up a 4 and a 4.5 pounder on 10” power worms on a Texas Rig with glass and brass plus a worm rattle. I was using Gammakatsu weed guard worm hooks. Fished in the dark where I picked up two more fish up to three pounds. The bite was really hard to detect all day – really mushy. I missed quite a few fish – maybe because of the weed guard? We tried everything including frogs and top water but that bite wasn’t happening. The water temperature was 79 degrees. I’d rate the action as slow, but we were still able to pick up a few decent fish. Off the water at 11:00 pm.
Name: Jerry Mullen
Email: jmm0077@aol.com
Location: Caples lake
Weather: windy
Water_condition: 47-49
Date: 06-30-07
I went up to caples lake camping for a few days. Water temp is still really cold, and the windy was blowing 20-30 during the day. I found the best time to fish the lake when i was there was the last 3 hours of the day. I decided to leave the boat at home and just fished from shore. I was using kastmaster lure, and caught 12 fish and had about 10 strikes that didn't hook up. All the trout caught were Browns except for one brook. The fish were all 15-17 inches.
Name: Bob Harries (The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lower American River
Weather: Windy at times but fishable
Water_condition: Clear with very low flows 68 *
Date: 06-31-07
WEDNESDAY........MAY 30th........ALMOST A BLUE MOON.....AND THE MONTH OF JUNE WILL HAVE ONE AS TOMORROW JUNE 1ST & JUNE 30th WILL PRODUCE TWO FULL MOONS IN ONE MONTH......WHAT THAT MEANS FOR US FISHERMAN.....DON'T KNOW ? AS IT IS BAD ENOUGH WITH JUST ONE AT THAT PHASE...........And now here's my report.....Launched at Discovery park just about 5:30pm.....Making the turn into the American I couldn't help thinking what a differents a year makes....Last year at this time the flows were over 4,500 cfc.....Its now a trickle at 1,500 cfc......Settled down & anchored in my regular spot just below the second bridge. Took over 40 cast to find the first shad of the year! Just couldn't find the right amount of weight to get my curly tail to the proper drift......Also noticed the water temps are 5 degrees warmer than last year as these little tarpon really go flying out of the water when hooked! Fished all the way till dusk (8:30) & hooked 10 fish & landed just 5....Just one a female.....Pretty slow for as many casts made....Will try it again today, but will try & get there a little earlier as I think the best bite starts from about 4:00 pm? Hopefully, Guy Brown will join me & Fireman Jack from Stockton......Should be alittle easier finding the fish as I have the weight thing down.......See ya on the river.....(Naked)...P.S. Thanks for all that helped finding tires.....
Name: Bob Harries (Naked)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Found the tires
Weather: N/A
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 06-30-07
THANKS !! FOUND WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR AT THE EZ LOADER TRAILOR PEOPLE OFF OF WATT AVE.......JACK THE FIREMAN GAVE ME THE ADDRESS....WILL HAVE A SHAD REPORT TOMORROW..........BOB....
Name: Bob Harries (Naked)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Found the tires
Weather: N/A
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 06-30-07
THANKS !! FOUND WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR AT THE EZ LOADER TRAILOR PEOPLE OFF OF WATT AVE.......JACK THE FIREMAN GAVE ME THE ADDRESS....WILL HAVE A SHAD REPORT TOMORROW..........BOB....
Name: HNTNDUX
Email: hntndux@yahoo.com
Location: Sacramento CA
Weather: NA
Water_condition: NA
Date: 05-30-07
Hey Bob, I think I have 2 used radial trailer tires of that size that are in good shape with low mileage. If your interested I'll verify the size.
Name: fishwithron2
Email: fishwithron2@sbcglobal.net
Location: backyard pool
Weather: windy
Water_condition: clear
Date: 05-30-07
Bob Check with the dealer in Elk Grove as my partner purchase some from them about 2 weeks ago.
Name: Bob Harries (Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Looking for help
Weather: N/A
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 05-30-07
WEDNESDAY.....MAY 30th.......HELP.............PLEASE! ...........Been looking all over Sacramento for GOODYEAR MARATHON RADIAL TIRES FOR MY BOAT TRAILOR. I need ST 175 / 80 R 13 's........Went to 5 GOODYEAR dealers & none have them in stock....Man! this is a popular trailor tire as I see them all the time on many different trailors......ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED................ Bob......
Name: Alan Fishermans Warehouse
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: Freeport Bridge
Weather: windy
Water_condition: good
Date: 05-29-07
Fished the Sacramento River at the Freeport bridge this morning for a while for shad. Kristen & Nichol (cashiers) wanted to go shad fishing so off we went for awhile. We ended up landing over thirty five shad and lost half that many too. It was fun and lots of action so if you want to catch some shad you better get out there. I was drop shotting the shad in twenty feet of water with 1" grubs and 1/2oz drop shot weight.
Name: will/joe
Email: budman13@comcast.net
Location: Gerle Creek
Weather: nice nice nice
Water_condition: beautiful
Date: 05-28-07
went to gerle creek over memorial day weekend and got 3 nice brown trout!! beautiful fish!...... 12/15/16" caught 2 on power bait and the big one on a nightcrawler......
Name: Rod Bowden
Email: jstrollin@sbcglobal.net
Location: rio vista to isleton
Weather: warm/slight breeze
Water_condition: 70 degrees,semi clear w/debris
Date: 05-28-07
went for a short troll . got 7 striper to10#s . all keepers . the water is getting worse with a lot of debris below isleton . b - 16 bomber red/white worked best .
Name: LuvMySon
Email: nikokingi@comcast.net
Location: RioVist/SanJuaq
Weather: Beautiful/Breezy
Water_condition: 68-degrees/Stained
Date: 05-27-07
Hey folks...after some frustrating computer problems I'm back posting again. Contrary to popular belief there are still some stripers out there. Just gotta put on your "Mark Wilson Game Face" and find the rascals. Yesterday I was in church and Jermaine leans over in the middle of the sermon and says...hey, lets go fishing. So I give him the secret wink and we gently slide out of the pew, ask for forgiveness and run home and get my Arima hooked up. Hit the water at 2pm and off the water by 6pm wtih limits up to 12 pounds! Beautiful weather, little traffic, lots of whale watchers on the bank but no whales. No traffic on the ride home and a great day over all. Had to look all over for the fish but your hard work will pay off...Take Care Y'all. Give thanks to the troops and especially our veterans. "LuvMySon" Retired Air Force (1977-1998).
Name: Rod Bowden
Email: jstrollin@sbcglobal.net
Location: mouth of old sac to above isleton
Weather: very windy/warm
Water_condition: 70 degrees , semi-clear , to clear
Date: 07-27-07
went trolling today , took Jeff Earl with me . it was a glorious day on the water , other than the pesky wind . we got 18 stripers . 17 keepers to 7#s, 1 shaker , 12 hit no stick . b-16 bomber rainbow trout , and red/white . went about 50 - 50 .
Name: Polebrother
Email: james.thomas9@comcast.net
Location: Delta Near Isleton
Weather: Breezy
Water_condition: Slightly Stained; 69 degrees
Date: 05-26-07
Saturday, May 26--Shallow trolled with Yozuri's near Isleton for two keepers, a 6 and a 3. Landed both before noon but got nothing else...fished until 4 pm with no other strikes. The 6-pounder had not yet spawned...still had eggs.
Name: Andre-Andre
Email: Andre-Andre@mgaks.com
Location: Pompano Beach
Weather: 86743991
Water_condition: 13378816
Date: 78026277
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Name: Rod Bowden
Email: jstrollin@sbcglobal.net
Location: rio vista to isleton
Weather: warm
Water_condition: 70 degrees clear
Date: 05-24-07
05/23/07 , thursday , cut out of work early , with good friend Jibri Brussard . went for a little troll . we got 26 striper , 12 keepers to 8#s , 3 doubleheaders , Jibri lost a big fish . 05/24/07, friday , went out alone this morning , i got 17 stripers 9 keepers to 10#s . i lost 2 big fish today , OUCH! both fish took me into a snag , could not get them loose . countless hits . went through a bag of tails each day . 3 big fish now have lures attached to them . hot lure was b - 16 bomber . rainbow trout color .
Name: Whiteey Sr.
Email: FINCHASER
Location: San Francisco Bay
Weather: Light Wind
Water_condition: Almost flat
Date: 05-23-07
Whiteey Jr., Curt(grandson) and myself went trolling for Halibut. Total hook ups 8, 4 shakers, 2 lost keeper, 2 landed keepers. I lost a nice one due to rookie mistake, during adjusting line depth I hit the lever drag which set it at no drag.... A big halibut hit it and before I could get to the rod the line broke...Will not do that again!!! Whiteey Jr. got one and as he struggled to get the rod out of the rod holder it broke free. Curses!!! Finaly got two to take home decent size. Nice day on Whiteey Jr. birthday fishing trip weather great till 2 p.m. ...looking forward to another trip if weather holds.
Name: Pete Fredeen
Email: pfredeen@aol.com
Location: san joaquin delta
Weather: windy++++
Water_condition:
Date: 07-21-07
Went out with 2 friends form Tahoe, caught 2 shakers and 1 striper to 8# @ the head reach area. Trolling shad lookin rebels.
Name: Rick Moore
Email: shuddabeen@sbcglobal.com
Location: no where home
Weather: looks windy out side
Water_condition: none
Date: 05-21-07
Hay Alle what the H_))**&$#@@$$ is that Rick gie doing to our web site can't you teach him how to put in a report???????? Tell him to just push that d@%^^ puton once. Can't you teach that boy anything. I'm allmost sory for the all the truble I have cazzzzz you felas.Good fishing to all.Lerning on the fly... Rick SHUDDABEEN going to school insted of fishing
Name: Jeff Earl
Email: tropic2tropical@hotmail.com
Location: Rio Vista /Isleton Area
Weather: Mild- Light wind
Water_condition: 70f degrees - clear
Date: 05-19-07
Went night trolling near Isleton with buddy Rod Bowden on his boat. The weather was very mild, not much of a breeze. Deep running BBR was the hot lure. Fish count totaled 16 brought to the boat. Alot were of shakers but we did manage to catch 6 keeper sized stripers to 12 lbs.... and 1 squawfish.... Jeff
Name: Jeff Earl
Email: tropic2tropical@hotmail.com
Location: Rio Vista /Isleton Area
Weather: Mild- Light wind
Water_condition: 70f degrees - clear
Date: 05-02-07
Went night trolling near Isleton with buddy Rod Bowden on his boat. The weather was very mild, not much of a breeze. Deep running BBR was the hot lure. Fish count totaled 16 brought to the boat. Alot were of shakers but we did manage to catch 6 keeper sized stripers to 12 lbs.... and 1 squawfish.... Jeff
Name: Whitey Sr.
Email: Finchaser
Location: Delta, east and west
Weather: Very WINDY.
Water_condition: Muddy west, semi clear east
Date: 05-19-07
Second time in a 10 day period Art and I went fishing for stripers and it was WINDY. West bank was muddy so went to San Jaun. and False. Water was clearer but fish were few and far between. Total 8 fish caught 8, 6 shakers and 2 keepers just legal. Had to keep 1 as it bled badly. 1 black bass caught. Looks like biggest part of run is over. So when the wind stops blowing will start look in S.F.Bay for halibut or Salmon out gate or Bodega Bay. Art is in Colusa today looking for stripers. Thats it for now.
Name: Rick Moore
Email: shuddabeen@sbcglobal.com
Location: Stockton area
Weather: Windy worm
Water_condition: 66 to 70
Date: 05-16-07
What the h$&(&# do I have to do ??? I have a fish over 5# (5.6) and Bill is catching smaller fish.We had several 2+ # and, we deside to fish a point I look at the fish finder and where in 4 ft. of water hay BILL don't you think we could be out a little father say the brake.O.We head out Bill is realing in real slow so yealing you line big moter .O. Reals in leaves lure in water turns boat at 9 ft. wops a fish justs about takes his rod yeling it's a big one!!!!!Yeha it's a 7# WHAT TO DO. We caught a lot of fish some more in the 3"s and 2- 4 # +.End up with about 21 # or so.Well sh%$%(( hapens just not to me. SHUDDABEEN
Name: Rick Moore
Email: shuddabeen@sbcglobal.com
Location: Stockton area
Weather: Windy worm
Water_condition: 66 to 70
Date: 05-16-07
What the h$&(&# do I have to do ??? I have a fish over 5# (5.6) and Bill is catching smaller fish.We had several 2+ # and, we deside to fish a point I look at the fish finder and where in 4 ft. of water hay BILL don't you think we could be out a little father say the brake.O.We head out Bill is realing in real sloe so yealing you line big moter .O. Reals in leaves lure in water turns boat at 9 ft. wops a fish justs about takes his rod yeling it's a big one!!!!!Yeha it's a 7# WHAT TO DO. We caught a lot of fish some more in the 3"s and 2- 4 # +.End up with about 21 # or so.Well sh%$%(( hapens just not to me. SHUDDABEEN
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Wish I Was!!
Weather: Mild & Breezy
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 05-16-07
WEDS....MAY 16th....07...............FUNNY STUFF FIREMAN JACK.....I read all the fishing reports each & every day & start drooling with envy wishing I could be on the water and wet my line...I need a fishing fix so bad!! But, being the site manager for the Sacto Jazz Jubilee ( Firehouse Lot) has taking all my valuable angling time away....So! after the Memorial Weekend is over & the 34th Jazz Jubilee is history, I'll be back to my favorite haunts in the northern delta .......By then, I sure hope those two lost whales are back in the salt.....See ya on the river soon......Thanks for thinking of me Jack,.........Bob H. ( Naked)
Name: D Brown
Email: oldfarts.com
Location: Folsom Lake
Weather: Slight breeze and warm
Water_condition: clear
Date: 05-15-07
The Jolly Hookers Fishing Club ,had a derby yesterday at Folsom. We had, 42 gentlemen show up, who caught 54 fish. Mostly salmon and rainbows. The largest fish was a nice 2lb 7oz salmon. Caught by the HEAD HOOKER himself, Ron Madsen. Second place went to Steve Robinson, third place went to Dick Jackson. Well done gentlemen. We could not have asked for a more perfect day weather wise. We finished or day around 1:30,had a great lunch, chicken, turkey and roast beef sandwiches. Along with potato, macaroni salad, chips ,cookies and soda's. Hilmer and Lloyd did a very fine job on the lunch.
Name: Fireman Jack
Email: Clmdell@aol.com
Location: Sacramento River,Cache Slough
Weather: Windy
Water_condition: Slightly dirty
Date: 05-15-07
I was wondering if anyone has heard from or seen The Naked Fisherman lately, I haven't seen any of his reports. I was watching the news today,and the top news was about the two whales in the Sacramento River,and the last sighting was in the deep water channel at Ryer island and Cache Slough area,but that they hadn't been seen in awile. I know Naked likes to fish this area and I started thinking, what if he might have caught one of the whales, but knowing the Naked Fisherman he would surely have caught both of them! Also knowing Bob, he would have taken some pictures and released both whales unharmed, but he would have made a report of his catch. Another thought was what if the whales had got a hold of Naked in his Jetcraft boat would they release him, after wondering awile I went by Hogback to see if his pick-up and trailer were in the parking lot, I was relieved to see that they were not there. Later in the day I was watching the news again and it was reported that both whales were again seen twenty or so miles up river towards Sacramento. Knowing The Naked Fisherman, and he knowing that there are two big fish in the river that he has not yet caught he is probably in pursuit of these two big fish and is not able to post a report. All in fun (Naked) Your friend Fireman Jack See ya back on the river soon.
Name: Rick Moores
Email: shuddabeen@sbcglobal.com
Location: Branan Island Franks Track Area
Weather: WINDY!!!!!!!!!!
Water_condition: 66 +
Date: 05-14-07
The weather man should read these reports and get a little real life experiance!!!!! Windy with just a little pick up around noon.....But on the other hand the fishing was prety good Bill ended up with a 5+ and a big 4 # and I had a 5+ and a big 3 # not to bad for all the boats pre fishing for the big tournament !!! Didn't get a real waight on the fish my scales batery went out so just a gues on the waits.We caught a lot of smaller mails that where real agresive had lots of fun with the toad with those little gies. Going to go back up around Stockton to meany boats down there. May be we should check out the north delta it looked like Allen did prety well. SHUDDABEEN
Name: Rick Moores
Email: shuddabeen@sbcglobal.com
Location: Branan Island Franks Track Area
Weather: WINDY!!!!!!!!!!
Water_condition: 66 +
Date: 05-14-07
The weather man should read these reports and get a little real life experiance!!!!! Windy with just a little pick up around noon.....But on the other hand the fishing was prety good Bill ended up with a 5+ and a big 4 # and I had a 5+ and a big 3 # not to bad for all the boats pre fishing for the big tournament !!! Didn't get a real waight on the fish my scales batery went out so just a gues on the waits.We caught a lot of smaller mails that where real agresive had lots of fun with the toad with those little gies. Going to go back up around Stockton to meany boats down there. May be we should check out the north delta it looked like Allen did prety well. SHUDDABEEN
Name: Rick Moores
Email: shuddabeen@sbcglobal.com
Location: Branan Island Franks Track Area
Weather: WINDY!!!!!!!!!!
Water_condition: 66 +
Date: 05-14-07
The weather man should read these reports and get a little real life experiance!!!!! Windy with just a little pick up around noon.....But on the other hand the fishing was prety good Bill ended up with a 5+ and a big 4 # and I had a 5+ and a big 3 # not to bad for all the boats pre fishing for the big tournament !!! Didn't get a real waight on the fish my scales batery went out so just a gues on the waits.We caught a lot of smaller mails that where real agresive had lots of fun with the toad with those little gies. Going to go back up around Stockton to meany boats down there. May be whe should check out the north delta it looked like Allen did prety well. SHUDDABEEN
Name: Rick Moores
Email: shuddabeen@sbcglobal.com
Location: Branan Island Franks Track Area
Weather: WINDY!!!!!!!!!!
Water_condition: 66 +
Date: 05-14-07
The weather man should read these reports and get a little real life experiance!!!!! WIndy with just a little pick up around noon.....But on the other hand the fishing was prety good Bill ended up with a 5+ and a big 4 # and I had a 5+ and a big 3 # not to bad for all the boats pre fishing for the big tournament !!! Didn't get a real waight on the fish my scales batery went out so just a gues on the waits.We caught a lot of smaller mails that where real agresive had lots of fun with the toad with those little gies. Going to go back up around Stockton to meany boats down there. May be whe should check out the north delta it looked like Allen did prety well. SHUDDABEEN
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Mokelumne River & its tributaries
Weather: Warm and light breeze
Water_condition: semi-stain
Date: 05-15-07
Yesterday I took Gordon out to senko bass again. We saw Alan's truck and trailer parked at New Hope Landing. So he was definitely out fishing even though we didn't see him on the water. We must have caught at least 15 bass. I caught the two big ones. 4 1/2# and 2 3/4#! A lot of small fish biting yesterday. That's it! Jerry
Name: Rick Iwatsubo
Email: riwatsubo@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lake Berryessa
Weather: Warm with light wind
Water_condition: Clear
Date: 05-14-07
Yet another fine report from another Fisherman's Warehouse employee. Fred Murata and I headed to Berryessa for his birthday fishing trip. By end of day, our counter had 70 keeper bass (all released to fight another day). Nothing real big, though 3.3# was fish of the day for us. I do have to admit, the big one got away when it broke my 12# flurocarbon leader. First thing in the morning was surface-water bite (yes John Cadiente, my Michael and Rico lures worked great), then rest of day was senko, robo, and Mother's Finest worms. Crank bite finally turned on for me with V-joint minnows. So great day ....... and Happy Birthday Fred!
Name: Rick Iwatsubo
Email: riwatsubo@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lake Berryessa
Weather: Warm with light wind
Water_condition: Clear
Date: 05-14-07
Yet another fine report from another Fisherman's Warehouse employee. Fred Murata and I headed to Berryessa for his birthday fishing trip. By end of day, our counter had 70 keeper bass (all released to fight another day). Nothing real big, though 3.3# was fish of the day for us. I do have to admit, the big one got away when it broke my 12# flurocarbon leader. First thing in the morning was surface-water bite (yes John Cadiente, my Michael and Rico lures worked great), then rest of day was senko, robo, and Mother's Finest worms. Crank bite finally turned on for me with V-joint minnows. So great day ....... and Happy Birthday Fred!
Name: Alan Fishermans Warehouse
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: North Delta
Weather: hot
Water_condition: good
Date: 05-14-07
Went to the North Delta with Joe today and we caught over thirty bass. The biggest was a 5.50 pounder Joe caught on a drop shot worm. We caught most of the bass on drop shot 6" robo worms and wacky senko's in the weeds.
Name: JERRY MULLEN
Email: JMM0077@AOL.COM
Location: NEW MELONES
Weather: SUNNY
Water_condition: 69-71
Date: 05-14-07
TODAY I WENT FISHING WITH A GOOD FRIEND AND CUSTOMER JOHN CADIENTE TO NEW MELONES IN SEARCH OF SOME FINE KOKANEE. WE STARTED FISHING AT 6AM AND HAD TWO LIMITS OF NICE 13-14 INCH KOKANEE BY 10AM. JOHN LANDED A 17 INCH KOKANEE WHICH IS HUGE FOR THIS TIME OF YEAR. ALL THE FISH WERE CAUGHT BETWEEN 20-35 FEET, ON MY NERKA NAILER BUGS, AND AN EXCEL POPSICLE LURE. 80 PERCENT OF THE FISH HIT THE BUGS BEHIND A DODGER. WE HAVE 16 HOOK UPS AND LANDED 10 FISH. I WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR NOT LANDING 5 OF THE 6. LOL. WE HAD A GREAT DAY ON THE WATER.
Name: Rod Bowden
Email: jstrollin@sbcglobal.net
Location: rio vista to isleton
Weather: mild
Water_condition: 67 degrees/clear
Date: 05-13-07
05-12-07, saturday , Jeff Earl went striper trolling with me . we got 5 striper to 15#s , 4 keeper and 1 shaker . rainbow trout B-16 bomber . 05-13-07 sunday , i took Ron bernhart striper trolling with me today we got nada , Ron had to leave due to an emergency . i stayed for 7 striper to 12#s . rainbowtrout bomber was all i could get them on .
Name: Polebrother
Email: james.thomas9@comcast.net
Location: Below Rio Vista, West Bank--Three Mile Slough
Weather: Windy--Huge White Caps
Water_condition: Stained
Date: 05-12-07
Launched with my brother Tristan and his daughter Akisha at Brannon Saturday, May 12th, about 7 a.m. Tried to cross over to west bank but couldn't manage the huge waves in my 16-footer. Several other larger boats also turned around upon arriving at 3-Mile Slough Bridge. Parked in 3-Mile around the corner from the bridge where we took an 18 and a 20-inch fish on fresh butterflied shad. Nothing on sardines. Wind died down a little so we very carefully navigated the big water over to the west bank around 8:30 a.m. Trolling shallow with Yo-Zuri's, we picked up two more small keepers, 20 and 22 inches. Wind kicked up again and we "crept" across the Sac back to the ramp (getting somewhat drenched along the way) and headed home at about 3 p.m. Not a bad day considering the rough seas. Saw other boats taking several small keepers -- trolling and bait. Is the Spring run over for the big females? Oh, I should add that Akisha out fished her dad today, 2 to zip...her first time out for stripers...one on bait, one trolling.
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Mokelumne River &its tributaries
Weather: Sunny but windy
Water_condition: Semi-clear
Date: 07-12-07
Yesterday I took my friend Dan Gee out to senko for largemouth bass. We started fishing just before 7am. I limited out by 8am. Dan ended up with 4 keepers. However, he was getting his share of action catching about 10 shakers for the day. We came back to this same spot about two hours later and I got the hit of my life. I was using a green pumpkin/watermelon Senko and I could just barely feel this particular hit. Then my line started taking off. I came up on her and felt nothing but weight. I even thought it might have been a striper cuz my drag was taking off. And that drag was set very tight cuz I don't like them bass to get their way in the timber. And then we caught a glimpse of her near the surface. Dan got the net ready for her. However, she wasn't ready for that net. I struggled a bit then Dan got her in the net. Yep! She was my biggest ever. 8lbs. 4oz! Good fishin! Jerry
Name: Rick Moore
Email: shuddabeen@sbcglobal.com
Location: Stockton area
Weather: breasy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Water_condition: worming
Date: 05-10-07
Thursday if it's Thursday the WIND MUST B BLOWING!!!!!!!!!!! But the fishing was good.Bill got a 6.4 and por old me had a 5.2 # blask bassss.We did realy well had 3 fish over 4 and lots of 3#.I dont think it matered what you threw as long as it was on a wind blowing area and realy good if the tide and wind was hiting it.The toad was fun for me not so for Bill it seemed he just coldn't get it going for him. Lost count of fish but we had lots get out there espely if the WIND IS BLOWING.shuddabeen
Name: Rick Moore
Email: shuddabeen@sbcglobal.com
Location: Stockton area
Weather: breasy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Water_condition: worming
Date: 05-10-07
Thursday if it's Thursday the WIND MUST B BLOWING!!!!!!!!!!! But the fishing was good.Bill got a 6.4 and por old me had a 5.2 # blask bassss.We did realy well had 3 fish over 4 and lots of 3#.I dont think it matered what you threw as long as it was on a wind blowing area and realy good if the tide and wind was hiting it.The toad was fun for me not so for Bill it seemed he just coldn't get it going for him. Lost count of fish but we had lots get out there espely if the WIND IS BLOWING.shuddabeen
Name: Bob Harries(Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: STEAMBOAT, MINOR, SUTTER SLOUGHS
Weather: VERY WINDY WITH DELTA WINDS
Water_condition: SEMI CLEAR TO 69.5 *
Date: 05-10-07
THURSDAY MAY 10th.................Had my bride with me on this day........Launched at Hogback & knew it would be a BAD thing to head to the Westbank with the strong delta winds!!! So decided to troll the upper Steamboat area for Stripers...(incoming Tide).....Could not find them......My normal Run is taking a right turn at the mouth of Steamboat & heading up Cache slough to reach the Deepwater channel or Minor.....Way too windy!!!....So! went the back way from the upper Steamboat & the left turn towards Minor......The deep levies provide protection from strong winds, except the notherly ones.......Going downstream we saw more than 6 boats with the same idea......Did not see any catching a fish!........Went inside the first cut & threw swimbaits & Speedtraps.......Here's the crazy part!!!!!!!!!! The stripers hit the Speedtraps & the Largemouth Bass hit the Swimbaits!!!! That would be backwards Right? Yeah Right!! The problem is: We were only using 6 lb test & ultra light equiptment throwing the1/8th oz Speedtraps.......A little struggle for sure trying to land 4-8 lb stripes on this light stuff.... No problem with the Blackbass as we were matched for the larger species......I did catch a 5 lb largemouth.... Spawned out!......On the way back to Hogback, trolled the rip rap in Steamboat and picked up 35 smallmouth to maybe 3 lbs? All on speedtraps with bright red & green the best colors.....Not too bad bad for the weather conditions, but did not get a thing trolling for Mr. Striper......Tyrone ( concept boat) called me from the westbank at noon & said they were picking up stripes shallow trolling.....He didn't put in at Hogback like we did..........Nice to be back on the water again......Bob H. (Naked).
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Mokelumne River &its tributaries
Weather: Warm and windy
Water_condition: stained
Date: 05-10-07
I forgot to mention the big fish. Gordon caught a 2 3/4. And I got a 3 3/4#er. Had a great time with all those bites. Jerry
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Mokelumne River &its tributaries
Weather: Warm and windy
Water_condition: 69 degress and little stained
Date: 05-10-07
Gordon and I went out yesterday to brave the delta breeze that was starting to cool us off. We started at 7am. I limited out with nice 1 1/2 pders to 2 1/2# in just 70 minutes. Gordon caught only 1 fish during that time. However, it wasn't over for Gordon yet. It was an incoming tide. We ended up with 20 keepers. Gordon caught 8 and I got 12. Not too bad considering the delta breeze to contend with. We caught most of them on senkos. Few others on spinnerbaits. Thatk's it! Good fishin" Jerry
Name: MJPFISHON
Email: mpeckham@pacbell.net
Location: West Bank Delta
Weather: North West Wind Sunny
Water_condition: 64.8
Date: 05-07-07
My brother and I had an opportunity to fish on Monday. We headed for the West bank below Rio Vista area for Stripers. I did real well, the following week Monday and Thursday, so I thought I would take him there. High tide was at around 6 am. We arrived at Brandon Island just before 6: oo am and launched my boat. I thought it was funny, that there were not very many boat trailers in the lot. Wrong, when I left the ramp, here they came, The West Bank Fleet! I shot across the delta to the West Bank and put my Perl Bomber and my Black and red striped Yo-zuri out. Started trolling with in minutes we had a great take down and lost it. It was a large fish!!! We had it on for a few minutes. Bent the hooks!!!!! We kept trolling and we hooked, two 15 lb fish within an hr. I thought this was going to be a great day? Then the bites turn off. It was an out going tide. Trolled down to Collinsville, marked fish, nothing. Trolled around Sherman Island’s, nothing. Trolled around Brandon Island, one shaker? Trolled up to steamboat nothing? Saw three seals fighting over who will get to sit on the buoy? Saw one lonely boat fishing the West bank when the tide started to turn? Where did the fish go? Did they move out into the Delta? We still had a great day. That’s why they call it fishing!!!!!!!!!!! My brother was happy with his catch for the day. That all that realy matters.
Name: Alan Fishermans Warehouse
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: Lake Amador
Weather: hot
Water_condition: 67* good
Date: 05-07-07
Fun Fishing went to Lake Amador Monday to do a trout show. Bob Lockhart (owner) went fishing with us today as we caught over twenty cutbows up to four pounds. We were stacking on downriggers hooking up on doubles and having a lot of fun trying to land these hard fighting fish. The show will air on the 19th of this month on comcast sports #34.
Name: John Cullen
Email: hammerjohn@sbcglobal.net
Location: correction data
Weather: n/a
Water_condition: n/a
Date: 05-07-07
To Washington Outboard Club members. The web site in your newsletter for the club site was incorrect. The correct email address is www.washingtonoutboardclub.org. The editor stated it as .gov and it should have been .org. Thanks guys. j.
Name: Rick Moore
Email: shuddabeen@sbcglobal.com
Location: Stockton area
Weather: Hot no breze
Water_condition: 66 +
Date: 05-07-07
Monday / Monday HOT .Bill did catch a nice one 5.5 and we had several 3+ # but we quit about 1oclock it was just to hot for the 2 old timers. We had about 15 fish from 7am to 1pm and for the first hot day I just wilted.Came on to fast for me and Bill wasen't much b hind . Hope it cools off a little we will b back at it later in the week.SHUDDABEEN
Name: BassJack.com
Email: Jack@BassJack.com
Location: Rio Vista Area
Weather: windy
Water_condition: off color/64 degrees
Date: 05-05-2007
Fished the Rio Vista area Friday and Saturday for stripers. We ended up with nine total keepers, most of which were small schoolies between 19" and 24". I did pick up one 9.75 lb hen. The bite was slow and we had to work for our fish both days. We trolled Bomber B16's and also used sardines during the outgoing tide. All of the fish were caught either on the Sacramento River or Cache Slough. The water temperature was 64 degrees. The wind on Saturday was so bad that we couldn't even use our rod balancers and we ended up catching three fish on sardines with the clickers on. All but two of the nine fish were released.
Name: Squirrel
Email: jerryt@morenotrenching.com
Location: Lake Amador
Weather: Nice/Light Wind
Water_condition: Clear
Date: 05-07-07
I didn't fish, but Dad took my boss and his son. They arrived at Lake Amador at 6:30 in the Morning on Sunday and where on there way home at 12:30 with the ice chest full of 15 trout. 4 of the trout were the 13-14 inch DFG fish and the other 11 were the nice 2.5lb to 4 lb trout that are typical of this lake. All trout were caught about 10 foot deep drifting across the middle of the lake with power eggs and power bait.
Name: robert from shell
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal.net
Location: prosser creek reservoir
Weather: cold and windy
Water_condition: clear
Date: 05-06-07
On sunday 5/06/07 is my father 8 years anniversary of drowning at prosser creek reservoir! So this morning I decieded to brave the cold and wind to honor the memory. The water was low so you have to launch in the dirt and mud. Its normal for this time of year. So dicieded to try a hook and warm combo setting the downrigger at 6 feet with 100 feet of line out behind the boat. It was too windy to have 2 poles out. So headed towards the creek. Made my turn headed back towards the boat ramp then bamm ! Had a nice 18 inch rainbowtrout. The wind was starting to pick up now at 10.45am so decieded to head back toward the boat ramp. Their is no protection from the wind at this lake. At least had two fish the other was a nice 14 inch rainbow.
Name: robert from shell
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal.net
Location: prosser creek reservoir
Weather: cold and windy
Water_condition: clear
Date: 05-06-07
On sunday 5/06/07 is my father 8 years anniversary of drowning at prosser creek reservoir! So this morning I decieded to brave the cold and wind to honor the memory. The water was low so you have to launch in the dirt and mud. Its normal for this time of year. So dicieded to try a hook and warm combo setting the downrigger at 6 feet with 100 feet of line out behind the boat. It was too windy to have 2 poles out. So headed towards the creek. Made my turn headed back towards the boat ramp then bamm ! Had a nice 18 inch rainbowtrout. The wind was starting to pick up now at 10.45am so decieded to head back toward the boat ramp. Their is no protection from the wind at this lake. At least had two fish the other was a nice 14 inch rainbow.
Name: rod bowden
Email: jstrollin@sbcglobal.net
Location: isleton area
Weather: little chilly/slight breeze
Water_condition: clear / 67 degrees
Date: 05-05-07
friday night 05-04-07 , out night trolling bombers and rebels for striper . got 15 total , 11 keepers to 15#s , 4 shakers . 9 hit no stick . and 1 lost fish . 05-05-07 out night trolling again for striper with friend Gary Barr . got 10 striper . 6 keepers to 12 #s . 4 shaker . 6 hit no stick with 1 double header .
Name: Whiteey Sr.
Email: Finchaser
Location: West Delta area
Weather: Rain first then sun
Water_condition: Clear with light chop
Date: 05-04-07
Whiteey Jr. joined me today to fish for them scrappy stripers. They did not let us down. Arrived about 10:30a.m. and trolled looking for um. It took a while before we got into a decent school. Amazing, no other boats arrived to help us for a while so the first 10 striper were easy. The bite slowed and we trolled quite a while before getting more. The next time we found a school we had all the help we didnt need ....However we picked up 4 more nice fish for a total of 14. 3 were shakers. balance were keepers to 7 lbs. Another fun day on delta fishing with Jr...
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: All Over California
Weather: NA
Water_condition: NA
Date: 05-04-07
The posting below is from Bob Franko of the Coast Side Fishing Club. He asked it be posted on other fishing web sites. I've sent an e-mail and written a letter. Regards, please read on, Guy & his lucky dog Spike It was but a few years ago I came to this community an asked for your help getting Darrell Ticehurst appointed to the PFMC. You brought it home then, and we all know the excellent fruit that produced. Now we need your help again. Dan Wolford has made the short list for the seat on the PFMC being vacated by Roger Thomas, who has long been a voice for our recreational community on the Council. The Governor submitted only 3 of the 6 original candidates to the Federal level. Dan and two commercial fishermen have made the final cut. So if we are to maintain a recreational presence on the Council, Dan is the only acceptable candidate. This position is one of only 14 voting seats that control the federally managed fisheries on the West Coast. I can't tell you how important it is that this seat continues to speak for recreational fishermen. So once again, I'm asking you to utilize this link provided by ASA to send this pre-written letter of support for Dan. It will take all of about 60 seconds. http://capwiz.com/keepamericafishing/issues/alert/?alertid=9700156 If you are so inclined, it would be great to also write a personal note. If you do, it should be sent to: Dr. William T. Hogarth Director, National Marine Fisheries Service National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 1315 East West Highway Silver Spring, MD 20910 Or to his e-mail at bill.hogarth@noaa.gov I am also asking that you post or carry this request to other boards where permitted. Dan is being supported by nearly all of the major recreational political organizations, but it’s important that Washington DC hears from all the recreational clubs in California. This is huge so please take the time. Respectfully Bob Franko -------------------- Thanks for your club support. Our fishery is too important not to care. Bob Franko
Name: Rick Moore
Email: shuddabeen@sbcglobal.com
Location: Stockton area
Weather: WINDY!!!!!!!!!!
Water_condition: 66 cooled off
Date: 05-03-07
Happy birth day sis. Whrer are all of the reports???? It was such a beautful day to day why didn't everybody get out of the house.Oh yeha the wind!!!!!!!!!! We got out there and caught some black bass nothing to speak of but we tried. Lots of little ones and I mean little we ended up with about 40 or so nothing over 3# a small limet maybe 12 #.Thats it I'am staying home with the rest of the smart people next time!!!! SHUDDABEEN
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Informational Only
Weather: N/A
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 05-06-07
MAY 6th............FRIDAY..............NO SERVICE ON PHONE & NEW IMAC FOR OVER A WEEK!!!!!!Had AT & T service people searching for the problem in the neighborhood and it took 7 days to get me back on line!!!! WOW!!.......Now, I need to hit the water so I can give a fishing report...........Bob H....
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Informational Only
Weather: N/A
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 05-06-07
May 06th......07.............Friday...........NO PHONE OR IMAC FOR OVER A WEEK!! With AT &T running all over the neighborhood looking for the problem, I'm back in SERVICE.......NOW. I NEED TO HIT THE WATER SO I CAN ONCE AGAIN REPORT SOMETHING!!.......Bob H.
Name: Rick Moore
Email: shuddabeen@sbcglobal.com
Location: Stockton area
Weather: a little breasy/a lot breasy
Water_condition: 69/72
Date: 05-01-07
What a beatyful day wait here comes the wind o yeha I HATE THE WING!!!!! It started of just beautful just a slight breeze. The fishing was great no size but lots of 1/2 to 1.5 #. Then the wind came and we looked for some places out of the wind. That didn't work no bite !!! went back to the area we where catching fish and the wind and cloud cover helper lots. A 5# ,4+ several 3+ in about and hour. Went to another spoy and 4 more good ones 3 + plusere. I did get the big one harea for me. Same baits as Allen was using must of lerned from the best. SHUDDABEEN
Name: Alan Fishermans Warehouse
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: So & No Delta
Weather: nice & windy
Water_condition: good
Date: 04-30-07
Headed down to the delta today with Centry 22 bait company owner Scott. We were looking for some big bass using his eight and ten inch triple trout lures. Only had two big bass blow up on these big baits and we each missed our only hit! So we went to spinnerbaits, senko's and drop shottin. We caught over thirty bass up to four pounds over by Victoria and the Mokulemne.
Name: Jerry Mullen
Email: jmm0077@AOL.COM
Location: New Melones
Weather: sunny, no wind
Water_condition: 65-70
Date: 04-30-07
Had a great time last week, so I took my dad out this week. We started fishing at 6:30 in the morning at glory hole point. I caught 3 kokanee on my homemade Nerka Nailer bugs. We also hooked 5 more kokanee on excel spoons in popsicle, and flo orange, but only landed two out of those 5. As, for trout we caught three, 2 rainbows and a brown. It's the first brown I caught in awhile at the lake. My buddy landed one last week too. It's nice to see the results of Kokanee powers trout restocking efforts of both rainbow and brown trout. We stopped fishing for trout and kokanee by 10 and then switched to bass fishing, and had about 6 keeper, but about 15 or so bass in total. I have to say it's a nice time of year to fish this lake. None of the wake boarders are out yet, and I would say there were only about 15 trollers on the lake.
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: East Delta/Mokelumne/Whites Slough
Weather: perfect again
Water_condition: semi-stain
Date: 04-30-07
I took Gordon to fish the East Delta and Whites Slough today and enjoyed one of my best fishing days for largemouth bass in my life. Gordon caught only 3 keepers. His biggest was about 2 1/2#. (However, Gordon caught 2 four # lunker bass this past Saturday). We started fishing about 7am. And in 15 minutes I caught my first fish. She was a 7# 0z female. I think she still had eggs in her. However, she might not have, cuz I could just barely see the tail of a pretty large bluegill in her throat. We fished this particular stretch and I ended up with 3 more nice size bass. About 2 hours later we came back to the same stretch and about 150 yds from where I caught the 7#er, I caught a 7# 12oz bass. I went bananas! Even though I caught a 8# 2oz bass last year, I never caught two big lunkers like that in one day. After Gordon took my pictures I released both of those beautiful bass. Oh! I caught all my fish today on Yamamoto's 5" Senko. I also used 30# braid coupled with a 30 " flourocarbon leader. I've got a lot to thank Alan Fong for. He's got a great tv show. I record everyone of them. Thanks Alan! That's it! Good fishin Everyone! Jerry Yuke
Name: Rod Bowden
Email: jstrollin@sbcglobal.net
Location: isleton area
Weather: warm/breezy
Water_condition: 66 degrees/clear
Date: 04-29-07
brutal day of striper trolling . took Ron Bernhart , day started normal , 10 minutes into it we hook up . then no fish for 3 1/2 hours . oh yea , also... i ran the boat out of gas , small miscalculation on my part . we only got 2 keepers . i droped Ron off at 12:30 pm . ate , took care of some buisness . then , i went back out i got 2 more keepers and lost 1 . i also hooked up a small black bass .
Name: MJPFISHON
Email: mpeckham@pacbell.net
Location: West Bank Delta
Weather: Windy and Sunny
Water_condition: dirty full of stuff that sticks to your L
Date: 04-26-07
Late post. Launched at Brandon Island, shot over to the West Bank pretty rough. Started to troll with the fleet. Good swells, not to bad going with the wind. We picked up three nice Stripers. One 13 # on a pearl Bomber, one10 # on a red and silver Yozuri and 8# another on the black and red stripe Yozuri. We threw back three smaller ones. Just as the bite turn on it shut off. Every one went looking for fish in other places. The wind never laid down near Collinsville.
Name: TIBBY TWO
Email: tibby@inreach.com
Location: Sacramento & San Joaquin
Weather: Hot
Water_condition: Clear then Dirty
Date: 04-01-07
Launched at Brannon Island at 7:30am fished Decker Island, West bank, for one 3 lbs er. Went over to the san Joaquin for 3 more to six pounds and one shaker.
Name: Jeff Earl
Email: tropic2tropical@hotmail.com
Location: Isleton area
Weather: Sunny , No wind and Hot ! 95f
Water_condition: 64f clear
Date: 04-28-07
Went trolling near Isleton with buddy Rod Bowden on his boat. The weather was great, not so much as a breeze. It was hot in the afternoon. All in all it was a good day of trolling. Shallow running B - 16 bomber, White with red head seemed the best lure. We caught 12 Stripers, 8 keepers and 4 shakers. The keepers went 12lb,11lb,10 lb,10 lb, 8lb, 5lb, 4lb, 4lb. I Kept an 8lb and 10lb for the BBQ. Jeff
Name: Rick Moore
Email: shuddabeen@sbcglobal.com
Location: Stockton area
Weather: windy
Water_condition: 62/66
Date: 04-26-07
Thursday I HATE THE WIND.....Not so much when I'am catching fish.We had a great day of wind serfing with a little fish catching inbetween.Bill said he had 16 to 4# and I didn't count but had about as meany as Bill with my biggest about 3.5.The wind layed down in the afternoon to about 20 mph just kiding off water at 3 and in to a jail brake or somthing like that. I 5 shut down go north to come home finley get on 99 and just a little trafic took 2hrs. and 30 min to make a 1 hour drive.The perfic end to a great day.SHUDDABEEN
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Sac Side
Weather: Air 50-65*, sky clear, wind 4-8 moh
Water_condition: 62*, semi-clear
Date: 07-25-07
Thursday. My lucky dog, Spike, and I went late for stripers. 10 a.m. we launched at Hogback & trolled shallow below & above the Rio Vista Bridge on both banks. I only caught & released 4 legals to 7#. Used Pearl & Pink Bomber, Rainbow Y-Zuri. Caught fish in all but one place I tried. 5 hours of fishing, 22 miles roundtrip. Winds have clouded the water as did two ships and several barges/tugs. A slow day for us but it's always great to get outdoors. Good luck all.
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Rio Vista, Steamboat & Sutter Slough
Weather: GUSTY WINDS ALL DAY
Water_condition: As Clear as it gets! at 62.6 *
Date: 04-26-07
WEDNESDAY......APRIL 25th.................. Alot less fisherman! Alot more WIND!!!! Taking Tom Ramage out with me on this day proved YES! you can still get good action if you can turn a Negative into a Positive...Of course, the the strong delta winds were the negative.....All boats are made different & boat control is very important shallow trolling....My Jetcraft handled fairly well on the up or downstream troll but like most boats you had to keep the boat in gear & head away from the bank on hookups!!..The wind was brutal at times.......Yesterday was a ditto day of Tuesday, but alot less boats grouped up at the west bank......Which was a good thing!......On the incoming tide, Tom went 5 for 5 using a PEARL BOMBER......In less than 30 Minutes!!!!!!!I I had one take down & off in the same amount of time....Fought the wind at west bank right to the top of the tide..And like Tuesday the bite came to a sudden stop on the slack......Our total fish count now was about 18 stripes, with Tom still 5 fish ahead of me......Most fish over 10 pounds were caught & released were Females... ( Pre-spawned) Decided to head upstream for the out going tide & found fish next just below the old Sac river area.....Picked up another 8 fish mostly small schoolies with a few females.......At 2:30 pm went into steamboat & tried some deep diving trolling...Could only raise one 21 incher.....And that fish had a F& G tag on its back....Didn't know they tagged such small fish?......... Promised Tom some smallmouth fishing to end the day.......Shot up river in steamboat & entered the Sutter slough region & found alot less wind....Found the rip rap & went ultra light with Speedtraps.......Once again Mr. Smallmouth was willing to hit our 1/8 oz lures......Color was not as important as boat speed....Guess we caught a couple dozen or so to 3 lbs..... These fish are very fat & were spitting out crawdad parts as you unhooked them ..........Ended the day totally spent.........A really enjoyable time in the delta even with the wind conditions.......Hey, Tom don't I make a good cocktail??? Ginger ale & Crown Royal.....with lots of ice.......Once again..........Last boat out at Hogback........Home by dark.....See ya on the river.....( Naked).........
Name: Pastor Steve
Email: cordovapastor@comcast.net
Location: no place today
Weather: nice enough to fish
Water_condition: none
Date: 04-25-07
Thanks Guy and Sal for the concern.... I was just kidding. I don't like raw fish very much, even with a last name like MURAKAMI. One would think so, but I was born and raised in MinneSOta, so I'd rather eat norse torsk and lefsa than sashimi. I do consume my share of sushi, but usually no raw fish on that either. I am going to make fish tacos because it sounds good and interesting. Again, thanks for the concern. No raw striper for me without the Guy Brown freeze technique. Blessings.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Striped Bass Sashimi
Weather: NA
Water_condition: Na
Date: 04-25-07
All. If I keep any striped bass (which is seldom) I always freeze it for a minimum of 48 hours, regardless of it is for sashimi (raw) or to be cooked in some manner. Good luck all.
Name: Sal DiMercurio
Email: Whaler1@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sacramento river
Weather: lottsa wind.
Water_condition: stained.
Date: 04-25-07
Pastor Steve, you better be very, very, very careful when eating Striper raw. I know you have an in with the big guy up stairs, but Stripers have parasites big time. Seriously, your playing with fire, but I guess with enough Wasabi it would kill anything. Speaking of Wasabi, about 6 years ago I was at a convention in San Diego & they were serving oysters raw & cooked every which a way & there was a huge bowl of guacamole on the side. I filled my plate with Oysters [ raw &^ cooked ] & put a couple huge table spoons of guacamole on my dish. The tables were real high & had no chairs, kinda like a bar. There were hundreds of people stuffed into this room. I ate a couple oysters & with a chip, I put about 1`/2 of the guacamole in my mouth. Instantly I realized, it's "NOT" guacamole, it's green lava with acid added,....[ Wasabi ] ,.....I had a mouth full & my eyes started to water, my forhead was soaked with sweat, my face felt like it was in a pot of melted lead. Now I can't very well spit it out, with all these people right next to me, so I looked for the nearest exit & made a b-line for it & spit it out ,...out side. I thought about going to the hospital because I just knew my mouth had 3rd degree burns but it didn't. Anyhow, that wasabi is some good stuff but don't be like me & put a table spoon full in your moth. Man, that stuff is hot. Again, be careful pastor Steve, cause there's plenty of the bad kinda worms in Stripers, & they do very well in humans. Sal
Name: quincy_a_cook
Email: quincy_a_cook@ugnkq.com
Location: Gordonville
Weather: 42879177
Water_condition: 87681120
Date: 53710361
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Name: Squirrel
Email: jerryt@morenotrenching.com
Location: New Melonies
Weather: CLoudy and Rain
Water_condition: 62
Date: 04-25-06
I agree with the fishing at New Melonies. Fished Saturday the 21st in a fun Tournament put on by a couple of construction companies. We tolled the main River Arm from the log jam to the Parrots Ferry Bridge to stay away from the Kokanee and ended the day with 12 Trout between 15 and 18 inches and one 14" Kokanee along with 10 bass and two Perch all trolling. Fish were caught spinning fresh shad, rebels and Apex lures. The winning trout for the day was a 25 inch Brown followed by a 23.5 inch Brown. Lots of fish were caught and those fishing the main lake caught limits mainly full of the 10-14 inch Kokanee and the occassional 14" planter trout.
Name: JERRY MULLEN
Email: jmm0077@aol.com
Location: NEW MELONES
Weather: SUNNY
Water_condition: 59-63
Date: 04-23-07
I WENT OUT WITH MY GOOD FRIEND TONY HEIN ON MONDAY MORNING. WE STARTED FISHING OFF GLORY HOLE POINT FOR KOKANEE. AFTER 30 MIN OF TROLLING WE HAD OUR FIRST KOKANEE IN THE BOAT. WE FOUND THE KOKANEE AT 18-30FT AND ENDED UP WITH 5 KOKANEE LANDED FOR 7 ON.THEY WERE ALL 10-14-INCHES. WE ALSO HAD THREE TROUT, 2 BOWS AND 1 BROWN. THE KOKANEE AND TROUT WERE CAUGHT ON HOMEMADE BUGS AND EXCEL LURES. LATER IN THE DAY WE WENT FOR BASS HAD ABOUT 25 BASS BETWEEN THE TWO OF US. MOST WERE CAUGHT ON A DROP SHOT ABOUT 15-20 FEET ON MORNING DAWN PROWORMS. I WOULD HAVE TO SAY THE FISHING WAS GREAT AND ONLY GOING TO GET BETTER AS THE WEATER WARMS UP.
Name: JERRY MULLEN
Email: jmm0077@aol.com
Location: NEW MELONES
Weather: SUNYY
Water_condition: 59-63
Date: 04-23-07
I WENT OUT WITH MY GOOD FRIEND TONY HEIN ON MONDAY MORNING. WE STARTED FISHING OFF GLORY HOLE POINT FOR KOKANEE. AFTER 30 MIN OF TROLLING WE HAD OUR FIRST KOKANEE IN THE BOAT. WE FOUND THE KOKANEE AT 18-30FT AND ENDED UP WITH 5 KOKANEE LANDED FOR 7 ON.THEY WERE ALL 10-14-INCHES. WE ALSO HAD THREE TROUT, 2 BOWS AND 1 BROWN. THE KOKANEE AND TROUT WERE CAUGHT ON HOMEMADE BUGS AND EXCEL LURES. LATER IN THE DAY WE WENT FOR BASS HAD ABOUT 25 BASS BETWEEN THE TWO OF US. MOST WERE CAUGHT ON A DROP SHOT ABOUT 15-20 FEET ON MORNING DAWN PROWORMS. I WOULD HAVE TO SAY THE FISHING WAS GREAT AND ONLY GOING TO GET BETTER AS THE WEATER WARMS UP.
Name: Pastor Steve
Email: cordovapastor@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River Rio Vista
Weather: beautiful
Water_condition: semi clear, around 60 degrees
Date: 04-24-07
Fished the Sac with Big Al yesterday around Rio Vista for 14 keepers. Big Al's (the Salmon Specialist) first time trolling for stripers in years. Caught one nice 16+ pounder released to spawn and fight again. We kept a 10#, 8#, 6# and 4# just right for eating and trying fish tacos??? I'm used to just slicing them and eating them raw (sashimi and wa-SAAAAAAA-bi)! Good to see everyone out (refer to Guy's and Naked's report!); it was a gorgeous day. Thanks Al for the ride in the 'cadillac' Thunder Jet.
Name: Tom Tafoya
Email: ganas2@netzero.net
Location: Where else to fish????
Weather: n/a
Water_condition: n/a
Date: 04-25-07
I know this is a reporting board, but I had a rookie question: It would seem from all the reports that most good fishing is occurring along west bank. Where else can fish be caught? It seems like I have heard stripers are moving all the time yet most reports indicate fish are only being caught along west bank in rio vista? Any other sloughs or river area reports for trolling, I'd like to go out this weekend but it sounds like the west bank will be a parking lot of sorts. Thanks
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Rio Vista Area & North Delta
Weather: Breezy with warm afternoon Temps
Water_condition: Semi Clear at 61.6 *
Date: 04-25-07
TUESDAY......APRIL 24th............A Family reunion for sure, just about everybody I know was on the river on this day......Did see many fish caught by alot of different boaters.....While I just had a average day, others did really well...Just wish they would release some of the larger cows who are full of eggs!....Oh Well.....My biggest fish of the day went 13 lbs...( Female).....Like Guy Brown said " Lots of boats on the West Bank area but with a little heads up you can fish together without too many problems.....Big Al & pastor Steve had a good day with double hook ups & Steve catching a 16 pounder!....Happy, Happy!......Left the big crowds in the afternoon & headed up the Cache slough area to throw swim baits.....Only got one striper but did hit a largemouth that went over 7 lbs!!!!!.. Returning on Weds with Tom Ramage ( The TROUT king).....Almost May and still lots of fish in the lower Delta.....Last year the big schools went way up the mighty Sacto River to find the right water to spawn but are finding the right conditions below....Great run this year!......See ya on the river...(Naked)................P. S. Where are you FIREMAN Jack.......?? Guess I'll have to give you a call..
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Broderick Bank and upstream 200yds
Weather: Perfect 75 degrees
Water_condition: semi-stained
Date: 07-24-07
Today Gordon and I wanted to give stripers at home one last try. We got there in the Sacto River near the mouth of the American at about 9am and quit at 12noon. Now I know that was our last shot this spring. Gordon used two sardines. Not pounds either! I used one sardine in 3 hours. You guys can have those louzy stripers. We'll be back after the black bass tomorrow. I gotta be on the water at daybreak because of the early high tide. Goodnite and good fishin'! Jerry Yuke
Name: Rick Moore
Email: shuddabeen@sbcglobal.com
Location: Stockton area
Weather: worm & suny
Water_condition: off colered @ woming
Date: 04-24-07
Whare to start.First of Mark what the h@%^ where you doing going home so early we could of made at least 2 more pases!!!!!!Good to see you even if it was on the road headed home.Bill was casting be 4 I could even get my rod out of the stack.While I was trying to put a bait on he is yeling it's a good one.Sure enuf it is so I try to grab it now Bill has 2 on ,one 6# black bass and one fat old boy a scant 200.Hook comes ouy of fat boy. He grabs line drag fish in line brakes.Bills yeling don't lose the lure it's the only one I have nevermind me bleding all over.Take pictures me still bleding look for band aid wrap fanger so tight it cuts of the circulation still bleading Bill still fishing.When finger stops I do get some redemption a 4.7# the rest of the day the fish where 3/4 to 2.75 # we had 22 .Sory coldn't make it any shorter to funy.SHUDDABEEN
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Sac Side
Weather: Air 50-65*. Sky clear. Wind
Water_condition: Water 60.4*, clear, semi-clear
Date: 04-24-07
Tuesday. My lucky dog, Spike, and I went for stripers today. We launched at Hogback Island and trolled shallow above & below the Rio Vista Bridge, West Bank (crowded), the Old Sac & Steamboat Slough. Water 60.4*, clear, semi-clear. Air 50-65*. Sky clear. Wind 0-5+ mph. Sunrise 6:19 a.m. Moon 46% visible. Rio Vista tides L 4:40 a.m. 1.6’, H 9:49 a.m. +3.4 (+1.8’). The West Bank was crowded, again. I saw Mark Wilson, Ron Retzlaff, Big Al & Pastor Steve, Bob Harries. I hooked one good sized fish but another boat ran over my line, line got caught in his prop, I lost my fish & Pearl Bomber. 23 miles roundtrip/8 hours of fishing. I caught and released 10 to 7# (most on the Rainbow Yo-Zuri, next best Pearl Bomber. A beautiful day, lot’s of boats on the water. Others on the water caught bigger fish. Lesson(s) learned: Make more noise, request more room when you have a large fish on.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Sac Side
Weather: Air 50-65*. Sky clear. Wind 0-5+ mph.
Water_condition: 60.4*, clear, semi-clear.
Date: 04-24-07
Tuesday. My lucky dog, Spike, and I went for stripers today. We launched at Hogback Island and trolled shallow above & below the Rio Vista Bridge, West Bank (crowded), the Old Sac & Steamboat Slough. Sunrise 6:19 a.m. Moon 46% visible. Rio Vista tides L 4:40 a.m. 1.6’, H 9:49 a.m. +3.4 (+1.8’). The West Bank was crowded, again. I saw Mark Wilson, Ron Retzlaff, Big Al & Pastor Steve, Bob Harries. I hooked one good sized fish but another boat ran over my line, line got caught in his prop, I lost my fish & Pearl Bomber. 23 miles roundtrip/8 hours of fishing. I caught and released 10 to 7# (most on the Rainbow Yo-Zuri, next best Pearl Bomber. A beautiful day, lot’s of boats on the water. Others on the water caught bigger fish. Lesson(s) learned: Make more noise, request more room when you have a large fish on.
Name: MJPFISHON
Email: mpeckham@pacbell.net
Location: my computer
Weather: ok
Water_condition: cold
Date: 04-24-07
I didn't mean to post three times. Sorry , I don't know how to retract two of the post. Did any one go fishing today?????????????????MJP P.S>I am looking for FishOn rod holders and mounts laying around someone's garage? E-Mail me
Name: joe smokin
Email: smokin@aol.com
Location: delta west bank
Weather: good
Water_condition: rough
Date: 04-24-07
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Name: MJPFISHON
Email: mpeckham@pacbell.net
Location: Delta West Bank
Weather: Clear wind 5 to 10 Sunny
Water_condition: Good 58.6
Date: 04-23-07
Up at 2 AM, make the coffee and got the lunch ready. I loaded up the ice chest with ice and drinks for the day. Unhook the battery charger from the boat and load up the bait. I went out in the dark to feed the horses and ducks, that were in the pond. Kiss the wife good bye and tell the dogs they can’t go fishing to day! Out the door we go, heading down Interstate 80 to Rio Vista to meet my friends to go fishing! My four friends John, Don, John and Fred from Grass Valley are already at Brandon Island when I arrive, two of them never went to bed. They can’t sleep, can’t miss the alarm, and can’t be late, very excited, about fishing for stripers! We launch the boat and started to head for the Sacramento River, I can’t get the boat out of the hole. I sucked up some grass or tulles at the boat ramp? I can’t clean it out. Ok, keep heading across the river to get to the other side. Start the Kicker motor. Everyone is ready to troll, I smell gas? Tell every one to hold up. Pull the kicker motor lid off and gas is pouring out of the top of the carburetor? Float stuck! Dig out the socket set, remove float bowl screw. Drain the float bowl. Trying not to drop the screw in the water! No pressure here? Put back, squeeze the gas line, and bowl still leaking. Remove the gas line, run motor out of gas, float unstuck .Twenty minutes later and away we go. Four lines in the water and we are trolling for Stripers! After the morning we had getting started, we had a great day. All my Friends caught at least two fish each. Twice we had two hook ups at a time; we even netted two fish at one time. We caught 11 fish 8 keepers.13 # 10# 9# 7# 5# and so on. The 13# hit so hard the pole almost came out of my friends hands. What a fight!!!!!!!!!! We cleaned a few fish that we kept and headed for the boat ramp at 2. What a great day on the Delta!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Name: MJPFISHON
Email: mpeckham@pacbell.net
Location: Delta West Bank
Weather: Clear wind 5 to 10 Sunny
Water_condition: Good 58.6
Date: 04-23-07
Up at 2 AM, make the coffee and got the lunch ready. I loaded up the ice chest with ice and drinks for the day. Unhook the battery charger from the boat and load up the bait. I went out in the dark to feed the horses and ducks, that were in the pond. Kiss the wife good bye and tell the dogs they can’t go fishing to day! Out the door we go, heading down Interstate 80 to Rio Vista to meet my friends to go fishing! My four friends John, Don, John and Fred from Grass Valley are already at Brandon Island when I arrive, two of them never went to bed. They can’t sleep, can’t miss the alarm, and can’t be late, very excited, about fishing for stripers! We launch the boat and started to head for the Sacramento River, I can’t get the boat out of the hole. I sucked up some grass or tulles at the boat ramp? I can’t clean it out. Ok, keep heading across the river to get to the other side. Start the Kicker motor. Everyone is ready to troll, I smell gas? Tell every one to hold up. Pull the kicker motor lid off and gas is pouring out of the top of the carburetor? Float stuck! Dig out the socket set, remove float bowl screw. Drain the float bowl. Trying not to drop the screw in the water! No pressure here? Put back, squeeze the gas line, and bowl still leaking. Remove the gas line, run motor out of gas, float unstuck .Twenty minutes later and away we go. Four lines in the water and we are trolling for Stripers! After the morning we had getting started, we had a great day. All my Friends caught at least two fish each. Twice we had two hook ups at a time; we even netted two fish at one time. We caught 11 fish 8 keepers.13 # 10# 9# 7# 5# and so on. The 13# hit so hard the pole almost came out of my friends hands. What a fight!!!!!!!!!! We cleaned a few fish that we kept and headed for the boat ramp at 2. What a great day on the Delta!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Name: MJPFISHON
Email: mpeckham@pacbell.net
Location: Delta West Bank
Weather: Clear wind 5 to 10 Sunny
Water_condition: Good 58.6
Date: 04-23-07
Up at 2 AM, make the coffee and got the lunch ready. I loaded up the ice chest with ice and drinks for the day. Unhook the battery charger from the boat and load up the bait. I went out in the dark to feed the horses and ducks, that were in the pond. Kiss the wife good bye and tell the dogs they can’t go fishing to day! Out the door we go, heading down Interstate 80 to Rio Vista to meet my friends to go fishing! My four friends John, Don, John and Fred from Grass Valley are already at Brandon Island when I arrive, two of them never went to bed. They can’t sleep, can’t miss the alarm, and can’t be late, very excited, about fishing for stripers! We launch the boat and started to head for the Sacramento River, I can’t get the boat out of the hole. I sucked up some grass or tulles at the boat ramp? I can’t clean it out. Ok, keep heading across the river to get to the other side. Start the Kicker motor. Everyone is ready to troll, I smell gas? Tell every one to hold up. Pull the kicker motor lid off and gas is pouring out of the top of the carburetor? Float stuck! Dig out the socket set, remove float bowl screw. Drain the float bowl. Trying not to drop the screw in the water! No pressure here? Put back, squeeze the gas line, and bowl still leaking. Remove the gas line, run motor out of gas, float unstuck .Twenty minutes later and away we go. Four lines in the water and we are trolling for Stripers! After the morning we had getting started, we had a great day. All my Friends caught at least two fish each. Twice we had two hook ups at a time; we even netted two fish at one time. We caught 11 fish 8 keepers.13 # 10# 9# 7# 5# and so on. The 13# hit so hard the pole almost came out of my friends hands. What a fight!!!!!!!!!! We cleaned a few fish that we kept and headed for the boat ramp at 2. What a great day on the Delta!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Name: Andre-Andre
Email: Andre-Andre@mgaks.com
Location: Pompano Beach
Weather: 88436531
Water_condition: 22520534
Date: 25656259
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Name: BassJack.com
Email: Jack@BassJack.com
Location: Rio Vista Area
Weather: nice
Water_condition: 59 degrees/off color
Date: 04-21-2007
4/21/2007 - Launched at Sandy Beach at 6:00 am with my dad for some striper trolling. We trolled the West Bank and Decker Island for two keepers and one shaker striper – all of which were released. The best bite was at the end of the outgoing tide early in the morning. The hot color was a pearl B16 Bomber. The water started to get kind of dirty as we headed down towards the Power Lines and Sherman Island. The water temperature was 59 degrees. Off the water at 11:00am.
Name: robert from shell
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal.net
Location: lake amodor
Weather: rain & wind
Water_condition: clear
Date: 04-22-07
I got up around 3am it was raining like crazy. So decieded to go back to bed. Got up at 4.00 it was light rain no wind. Arived at amodor at 5.45am. Water level is way up since last time I was thier. Started to troll a orange repela and a dodger and warm. So I change to a yellow grub and a silver and green sling blade. That was the trick I nailed a nice 3 pound rainbow. I ended up with three nice rainbow the biggest going over 6 pounds. Total wieght was 11 pound for 9 hours of fishing. I did see one boat had 13 nice fish they had 4 people in thier boat. They wouldn't tell me what they were using. I finaly arrived in elk-grove at the shell on Elk grove blvd and I-5 Free Ice to all boat that buy something. Must troll very slow They are in the frist 10 feet.
Name: Eleanore741
Email: Eleanore741@hlchr.com
Location: Beavercreek
Weather: 98946169
Water_condition: 71267996
Date: 97917910
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Name: Polebrother
Email: james.thomas9@comcast.net
Location: Rio Vista Area
Weather: Mild at first, a few white caps later
Water_condition: Clear Enough to Troll
Date: 04-22-2007
Trolled Rio Vista area Saturday, April 21 with my brother Tristan for 4 keepers...a 17, 10, 5, and 3. Used shallow running Yo-zuri with white trick worm trailer for all fish. Lost a real big fish that became unbuttoned after a 5-minute battle. No shakers. Launched at Brannon around 7:30 am, off the water at 12:30 pm. Outgoing tide the whole time. Approx 25-30 trailers in the parking lot. That's it...good luck.
Name: Bob Harries (Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: N/A Just a request......
Weather: N/A
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 04-22-07
SUNDAY................April 22nd..........Someone sent me a personal E-Mail, I think asking about STONYFORD (East Reservoir) crappie/ bass....Well! I screwed up & hit the DELETE button by mistake....SORRY!!!!! Please try again......Didn't have time enough to catch name....I'm out...(Naked)
Name: TibbyTwo
Email: tibby@inreach.com
Location: San Joaquin
Weather: Breezy
Water_condition: Dirty
Date: 04-21-07
On the water by 7:45 Fished decker for one six lbs but didn't see much on the meter, went to the San Joaquin, Should have stayed on the Sac after all the Wind and big tides the water was just filled with junk, Could keep your lines down long enough to get a hit, Came in Just as it started to sprinkle
Name: Rod Bowden
Email: jstrollin@sbcglobal.net
Location: isleton area
Weather: breezy/chilly
Water_condition: 60.5 degrees / clear
Date: 04-20-07
out night trolling with good friend Rocky Cariglio . we were not alone as several other boats were trying their luck . we had a pretty good evening . out only 3 1/2 hours . we picked up 13 stripers . 12 keepers , the smallest was 6#s . the biggest was 18# female inwhich we quickly released . we had 6 other hit no stick , 1 hit real hard , clicker screaming , then goodbye mr . lure !!!
Name: Whiteey Sr.
Email: Finchaser
Location: Western Side of Delta
Weather: Sunny
Water_condition: Dirty and Big Tide swing
Date: 04-20-07
Art and I arrived at almost bottom of low tide. Trolled BBR,s, Bombers and Yo-Zuri,s in dirty water and was very slow for us with several short hits. Whiteey Jr. arrived about 11/2 hrs ahead of us and already had 8. Soon we had a fur bag following us like a puppy dog waiting for us to catch his dinner. We moved north for nada so we moved back toward Whiteey Jr. who was still catching and releasing fish. We then moved south for a slow bite for us. Total stripers 7, 2 shakers, 5 keepers. Art picked up a hugh female measuring 32", no weight taken so as to get her back in water quick. We enjoyed the nice weather however we of course wish had more action.. Nice going Whiteey Jr and good luck today out there....
Name: Rick Moore
Email: shuddabeen@sbcglobal.com
Location: Stockton area
Weather: Cool / Windy
Water_condition: 61/65
Date: 04-18-07
Whare to start?Bill called Tuesday and wanted to go fishing wasn't to inthoused.The last trip was so windy that I ended up with a sinus headacke and you know how that can ruin a couple of days.But he was adament so I go.You know it's going to be a good day when you throw your spiner bait out in 30 ft. of water and catch a fish on your first cast.Bill gets a 2# on his 3 cast.WE go less than 100 yards and Bills yeling it a big one and heading the boat for deep water to make it short it's 11.4.The day was one of thoes you dream about Bill gets a 7.0 and por old Rick only ends up with a 4.9 & a 4.6 to go with the 37 fish we catch.Lots of 3+ anl all sizes.Next time I will try harder not to go.SHUDDABEEN
Name: Tim_L_Clinton
Email: Tim_L_Clinton@fbznc.com
Location: Hattiesburg
Weather: 60723703
Water_condition: 6658350
Date: 80541030
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Name: MJPFISHON
Email: mpeckham@pacbell.net
Location: Wimpy's Nort Fork Mokelumne River
Weather: Sunny Wind coming up
Water_condition: Delta brown
Date: 04-23-07
(Sal, we were looking for fish in all the wrong places). Launched my boat at Wimpy’s Marina and trolled down the North Fork of the Mokelumne River. We did not mark very many fish. It was a outgoing tide We trolled by Georgiana Slough, BW Resort, Lighthouse Resort, Willow Berm Marina, Kort’s Pirate Lair Marina to the mouth of the San Joaquin River. We heard a lot of talk on the radio about West Bank producing fish, so we ran over to the West bank of the Sacramento River. Passing all the Marinas along Twitchell Island. We stopped to let my dogs out, and use the bath rooms at Brannan Island State Park. Then we proceeded across the Sacramento River to the West bank. The wind was up from the San Joaquin River to the Sacramento River. It made the ride exciting crossing the white caps at an angle!! The tide was changing, so we thought we were in good shape? We worked the West bank for a couple hr. We caught a couple small ones nothing to brag about. Our friend was using Rainbow Bombers and limited out with some nice size fish! We caught ours on Yo-zurs shallow running. We left the West bank and headed for Wimpy’s. We worked our way back, marking fish in the San Joaquin River and some in the Mokelumne River.. The tide was coming in. We thought we would pick up a few of them on the way back? (Nothing) We covered a lot of water, saw a lot of Marinas, and covered a lot of great fishing spots for the next fishing mission. We still had a great day on the Delta.
Name: MJPFISHON
Email: mpeckham@pacbell.net
Location: Wimpy's Nort Fork Mokelumne River
Weather: Sunny Wind coming up
Water_condition: Delta brown
Date: 04-23-07
(Sal, we were looking for fish in all the wrong places). Launched my boat at Wimpy’s Marina and trolled down the North Fork of the Mokelumne River. We did not mark very many fish. It was a outgoing tide We trolled by Georgiana Slough, BW Resort, Lighthouse Resort, Willow Berm Marina, Kort’s Pirate Lair Marina to the mouth of the San Joaquin River. We heard a lot of talk on the radio about West Bank producing fish, so we ran over to the West bank of the Sacramento River. Passing all the Marinas along Twitchell Island. We stopped to let my dogs out, and use the bath rooms at Brannan Island State Park. Then we proceeded across the Sacramento River to the West bank. The wind was up from the San Joaquin River to the Sacramento River. It made the ride exciting crossing the white caps at an angle!! The tide was changing, so we thought we were in good shape? We worked the West bank for a couple hr. We caught a couple small ones nothing to brag about. Our friend was using Rainbow Bombers and limited out with some nice size fish! We caught ours on Yo-zurs shallow running. We left the West bank and headed for Wimpy’s. We worked our way back, marking fish in the San Joaquin River and some in the Mokelumne River.. The tide was coming in. We thought we would pick up a few of them on the way back? (Nothing) We covered a lot of water, saw a lot of Marinas, and covered a lot of great fishing spots for the next fishing mission. We still had a great day on the Delta.
Name: MJPFISHON
Email: mpeckham@pacbell.net
Location: Star Ben Marysville
Weather: Cool cCoudy Light Wind
Water_condition: clear.4000 cf
Date: 04-25-07
My two friends Jerry and Adam joined me for a scouting trip on the Feather River. We loaded up the live well with jumbo minnows and headed out. We drifted the Star Ben hole first. We worked the sandy banks first, then we moved out farther out in the river. We picked up one 19 inch Striper. Great for the dinner table! We worked our way up the river, and drifting back down though the holes. We had two rods with minnow in the water and the third rod working the bank with jigs and swim baits. I was working a black Jig down the hole for a big Stripers and hooked the first Salmon of the Season. The Salmon was a beautiful 20 lb. plus fish, chrome and glistening green flash. The Salmon saw to boat and it took off. Once we knew it was a Salmon, I loosening the drag and the Salmon shook the hook. The river is closed for Salmon in that area, until July 15. It was still a great thrill for the day!!!!! We worked passed Boyd’s Pump and on to Shanghai Ben. There was one other boat in the area, throwing swim baits. We worked that area for a couple hrs. We picked up, two more Stripers, one 24 inch and a 12 lb. We took a picture and released her!!!!!!! The Striper was a nice big female. It has the first female striper we have caught in a while!!!!!!!!!!! We trolled Yo-zurs back through the holes and called it a day. We did not catch any more Stripers or Salmon on the way back to the boat ramp. Still it was a great day on the river. I talked with the other fishermen on the river and it was pretty slow? We marked a lot of fish in the river; they could be Stripers, Salmon or Shad moving through the system? There were a lot of boat trailers in the boat barking lot at Star Ben when we got back to the boat ramp. They were all fishing down river?.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Sac River side
Weather: 50-62*, sky clear to puffy clouds, wind 0-3+ mph
Water_condition: The water was 59.9*, clear to dirty
Date: 04-18-07
Wednesday. My lucky dog, Spike and I went out for a few hours of good weather fishing (not the same as catching). We launched at Hogback Island at 10 a.m. I was not expecting much as the Moon was 0% visible and the Rio Vista tides H 4:27 a.m. 4.9’, L 12:02 p.m. -0.5 resulted in a -5.4’ outgoing tide! I trolled shallow most of the day, threw Fish Traps and jigged for short periods. I trolled the lower end of Steamboat Slough, the Old Sacramento River (semi-clear), above and below the Rio Vista Bridge (semi-clear)and the West Bank (dirty). I caught and released one small legal, barely avoiding the dreaded "skunk". It was a beautiful day during a week of poor tides/questionable weather with only 10-12 other boats on the water all day. Spike did't go swimming, enjoyed his times roaming Hogback Island. Lesson(s) learned: Don’t fish striped bass on the big tides, no/full moon, go for sturgeon! Good luck all.
Name: Andre-Andre
Email: Andre-Andre@mgaks.com
Location: Pompano Beach
Weather: 5950182
Water_condition: 28480048
Date: 32674797
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Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Sycamore Slough
Weather: WINDY andy WINDY
Water_condition: Semi-clear
Date: 04-18-07
Yesterday I brought a friend out to fish black bass cuz the tide was perfect. 8am high tide dropping over 4' at the New Hope Landing Bridge. It was not only windy but it was also cold. We ended up with 6 keepers and 3 shakers. My friend caught a 2#er and a keeper. I caught a 4# 2ozer, 2 1/2#, 1 1/2#, and a keeper. Not bad for fighting those blusterey winds! I just didn't want to miss that high tide. Thanks Alan! That's it! Jerry
Name: Whiteey Sr
Email: Finchaser
Location: West side of Delta
Weather: Windy am.
Water_condition: Dirtyam., clearer later
Date: 04-16-07
Hit the water about 11 am. trolling BBR,s shallow runners and got a fairly quick 7 stripers. Then the bite slowed way down so switched to Bombers and got nada. Art back to BBR,s got a 10lb'er the biggest of the day. Went to traps along the shore line and picked one up. Total of 9, 1 shaker 8 keepers. Head for home early as bite stopped. As we left ran into Eric just in from S.F. bay do to wind. He later told me he never got a fish in delta. What a day for him. With water dirty and wind most days and rain coming most likely we be back when things are better ...
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Steamboat, Courtland & Sutter Slough
Weather: BRUTAL!!!! XXXX.WINDS
Water_condition: Semi Clear at 60.6 *
Date: 04-18-07
TUESDAY APRIL 17th................I promised my 12 year old Grandson Christian a day of fishing the delta as he is out of school this week. Now, I follow the weather very closely & without this promise would not have been on the water under normal circumstances....Before leaving the house I explained to Christain that it would not be a Blue Bird day & the winds would be a major factor...He still wanted to go!.........Arrived at Hogback about 9:00am....Wind speeds....10- 20 mph With my regular locations out of the question, like Rio Vista ,Cache etc. decided to head upstream towards Sutter slough thinking better protection from the relentless howling winds.....Did find some pockets that allowed us to troll certain sections, but could not find stripers!!..Well! can't catch stripers today, lets get the ultra light rods out & try for smallmouth along the rip rap....Using 1/8 ounce spreedtraps we found the bass... Trying to troll close to the rocks was tough as gusts of winds tried to push the boat onto the rocks......Fished for these smallmouths through the afternoon, catching over 20 or so to 2 & half pounds.....Very fat fish as I think some haven't spawned out yet? By 3:00pm the winds are really picking up & the trees are ROARING & branches are flying onto the water just over our heads!!! Time to head in & get out of DODGE!!!!!! I thank the Fish Gods for allowing us to catch smallmouth bass in these unsettled conditions...To get back to Hogback had to steer the boat directly into the path of the south/west winds & whitecaps all the way in!!!...What a ride!!... SURE GLAD YOU DIDN'T GO OUT TODAY GUY BROWN.....You made the right choice!!....While we didn't get into Mr. Striper, my grandson was happy to catch some of the smaller species & get back in safely & dry........Looks like unsettled conditions through the weekend then Normal Spring conditions returning next week...Back in the 70's & Balmy.....See ya on the River.....(Naked)....
Name: Melissa_R_Adams384
Email: Melissa_R_Adams384@apwyp.com
Location: Little Rock
Weather: 57733655
Water_condition: 96251353
Date: 39714779
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Name: Stephen
Email: Stephen@flwwds.com
Location: Jewell Ridge
Weather: 94388422
Water_condition: 15462210
Date: 23373369
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Name: Don Brown
Email: donb@oldfarts.com
Location: Collins Lake
Weather: WINDY!!!!!!!!!!
Water_condition: Clear and 62.0 degrees
Date: 04-17-07
44 Jolly Hookers(fishing Club) and Guests went to Collins Lake today for a Whirl Wind tour.The wind was relentless today.Started out at 6:45 am with a 10 to 15mph wind out of the south.It steadily grew to around 20 mph. Even with the wind we caught over 60 fish.The average weight was right at 1lb 15 oz.Fred Veffredo and John Frantz tied for first place with identical fish weghing 3lb 10oz.Freds fish beat John on the balance beam.I took third palce with a 2lb. 9oz rainbow. Fish were caught on orange power grubs or night crawlers behind Slim Willies. After the day of fishing we were treated to a delicious meal of barbqued chicken breast sandwiches with potaoe Salad,macaroni salad and Brownies for desert.Prepared by Ron Mdsen and Alex Alexander.Thanks guy's for a job done well.
Name: Purvis-M-Carter
Email: Purvis-M-Carter@oyejl.com
Location: Prairie View
Weather: 13795519
Water_condition: 58777785
Date: 53381718
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Name: Fred Bradburn
Email: fishgrimes@netzero.net
Location: Sacramento River Grimes Boat Landing
Weather: Sunny, no wind
Water_condition:
Date: 04-17-07
Trolling redheads caught 17# and 18# today. Bait, mostly sardines, caught several 4,5,6 pounders. Another 18# caught fly fishing. Mostly males so far.
Name: Dave P.
Email: ****
Location: yellow stripped alum. Western
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 04-17-2007
To save you fisherman time getting info. on that annual pass for Miller and Garcia Bend boat launch. Here is a paste copy from: www.sacramentomarina.com Can I purchase annual launch ramp passes? The passes can be purchased at the following locations: New City Hall; Revenue Division (1st floor) 915 I Street, Sacramento CA 95814 Sacramento Marina Administration Office 2710 Ramp Way, Sacramento CA 95818 (916) 808-5712 That's $80 for the annual and $40 for old people like me.
Name: Dave P.
Email: ****
Location: yellow stripped alum. Western
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 04-17-2007
To save you fisherman time getting info. on that annual pass for Miller and Garcia Bend boat launch. Here is a paste copy from: www.sacramentomarina.com Can I purchase annual launch ramp passes? The passes can be purchased at the following locations: New City Hall; Revenue Division (1st floor) 915 I Street, Sacramento CA 95814 Sacramento Marina Administration Office 2710 Ramp Way, Sacramento CA 95818 (916) 808-5712 That's $80 for the annual and $40 for old people like me.
Name: Polebrother
Email: james.thomas9@comcast.net
Location: Rio Vista Area
Weather: Windy Early, Nicer Later
Water_condition: Very Stained; 60-62 degrees
Date: 04-16-07
Trolled west bank above and below Rio Vista Monday, April 16 for three keepers...a 6-pound girl (I think) and two male 21 inchers. Kept the dudes. Launched at Brannon around 8:30 am...10 trailers or so in the parking lot. Wind was kicking hard in the morning (whitecaps galore) but sat down later in the day. Water was very stained initially along the west bank but cleared up there later in some places. I'm new at this trolling business and have yet to scout out any good spots on the SJ River when the Sac is stained. Got to work on that. I trolled shallow 95% of the time, finding all success with a chartreuse shallow-running Yozuri in front of white trick worm. Nothing on Bombers. All fish taken below Rio Vista Bridge, several hours between strikes. I saw Mr. Sea Lion cruising the Sac on two separate occasions at different locations...just taking life easy. Off the water at 6 pm... 4 trailers in the parking lot when I drove away. Big thanks to those of you who frequently post your reports on this site. I live in the South Bay and can't get to the Delta as often as I'd like. When able to get there, I try to arrive armed with all the tackle, techniques, and knowledge shared on these priceless pages. Please know that I am grateful for your selfless and comprehensive inputs. Keep em coming, or, re-engage as appropriate.
Name: LuvMySon
Email: nikokingi@comcast.net
Location: RioVista/San Juaq.
Weather: WindyAM
Water_condition: Stained/62degrees
Date: 04-15-07
Monday - Took Jose' and Neal my neighbor out for a few hours of trolling. Tried following Clyde Wands around on West Bank but the water was too dirty and wind blowin to catch any fish. Jumped over to "The Other River" and first troll thru Pipeline and got a 10 pounder. Rest of the day was hit & miss for only 5 keepers nothing bigger than the first one. We had some shakers but even with the clearer water on the San Juaq. the bite seemed SLOW. Off the water by 2 and home to fix cornish hens for dinner. Back to the black & white 2morrow after being off for 2 weeks...Take Care Y'all.
Name: BassJack
Email: Jack@BassJack.com
Location: Rio Vista Area
Weather: Rain
Water_condition: off color
Date: 04-14-2007
4/14/2007 - Launched at Sandy Beach at 7:00 am with Lee for some striper trolling. We trolled the West Bank, Decker Island and the Old Dairy for only two small keepers which we released. There were lots of boats trolling the West Bank as usual, but I saw very few fish hooked. Off the water at 11:30 am just in time for the downpour of rain! I thought that the bite would turn on for the incoming tide but it never happened.
Name: REBABUSH287
Email: REBABUSH287@wwns.com
Location: Phenix City
Weather: 72818580
Water_condition: 95770689
Date: 36300584
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Name: Clayton
Email: Clayton@rldpzi.com
Location: Mooresville
Weather: 27182090
Water_condition: 66819775
Date: 11987433
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Name: TibbyTwo
Email: tibby@inreach.com
Location: Decker Island/San Joaquin
Weather: Windy and Ruff
Water_condition: Murky 60 deg
Date: 04-15-07
Started of the day late, old friend of mine that a ran into recently and asked to go fishing forgot to set his alarm, so 3 of us arrived at Brannon Is about 7:40 put in stiff brease, Fished the inside of decker for an 11 lbs and a 9 lbs, Then the wind desided to show its real ugly head became to rough to even fish in the protected areas, so decided to try the San Joaquin, fished from 3 mile to antoch for 4 more keeper and 1 shaker plus a couple missed hits, Had a fun day but boy was it rough
Name: Rick Moore
Email: shuddabeen@sbcglobal.com
Location: Stockton area
Weather: a little breazy and not so
Water_condition: 62/66
Date: 04-13-07
Yes we fished Friday the 13 and it turned out all right.Bill had the big 1 agin tody a2.75 and mine was just a little smaller.But we caught lots of fish in the the 1 to 2# range, 23 I think Bill said. Most of the fish came on plasticks today I thind the tide was lower than we had been fishing and it made a diferance.There where lots of boats fishing and runing around looking just like us.shuddabeen
Name: DianeNBell
Email: DianeNBell@reuwo.com
Location: Painesville
Weather: 70385735
Water_condition: 41057761
Date: 59526473
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Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Rio Vista,Steamboat,Cache ETC.
Weather: Breezy at times but Very fishable..
Water_condition: Semi Clear to 62.7 *
Date: 04-13-07
FRIDAY THE 13th......UN-LUCKY FOR MR.STRIPER.....LUCKY FOR US.....Had Mr. Guy Brown out with me on this day....No Dog!.....Shallow trolled much of the day with action off & on finding willing fish just about everywhere...The males are still around in large numbers with just a few females mixed in....Lots of fisherman around the West Bank so we only fished that area for a short time as I like a little BREATHING room long lining Bombers....With constuction going on at the Old Dairy the water was off colored so we passed on that area.....Found fish around the Rio Vista bridge & Cache...Best color pattern of the day...Rainbow Trout for sure!....Low tide in the morning & the incoming tide at midday was the most productive..the slow long outgo in the late afternoon was just that, SLOW!!!! Ended the day using my New Minn Kota 70 pound thrust that Allen at Fishermans warehouse talked me into buying....Good Move! I really enjoy the constant power using the 24 volt system...Guy & myself threw swimbaits for less than a hour.....Wrong tide for that...But you never know? Ended the day with 12 nice fish, all released unharmed....Once again. totally enjoyed Guys company as he is always game to try different methods & is a real student of the sport.....Will be taking my Grandson out next week...That will be interesting....See ya on the river....(Naked)....P.S...Did see lots of other fisherman hooking up on this day & Mark W did well....
Name: Andre-Andre
Email: Andre-Andre@mgaks.com
Location: Pompano Beach
Weather: 75335619
Water_condition: 80819455
Date: 46147188
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Name: Whiteey Sr.
Email: Finchaser@aol.com
Location: Delta west side
Weather: WINDY,
Water_condition: Clear, till about 2 p.m.
Date: 04-12-07
Great day fishing even if the wind was blowing. Took Art and Ron with me today for striper trolling. BBR,S and Bomber,seem to doit today. Maybe 10 boats trolling where we were and all were being polite even when we all got into the stripers which helped make it the good day that was. Total caught was 32. 2 shakers and 30 keepers. Art got the biggest of day with a weighed in 16lb'er and Ron got 2nd with a 12 lb'er they had a couple more biggy's also. I did not score in the big size dept. today however had loads of fun and caught enough stripers to satisfy me. Total time on the water 4 hrs. Water turned cloudy today about 2 p.m and the bite turned off. So home early for change...
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Sac side
Weather: Air 44-65*. Sky clear. Wind 3-15+ mph.
Water_condition: Water 62.4*, clear
Date: 04-12-07
My lucky dog, Spike, and I went for stripers hoping we would beat the big North winds. We launched at Hogback Island and trolled Steamboat Slough, The Old Sacramento River, above and below the Rio Vista Bridge. We also checked out the Deep Water Ship Channel & Miner Slough. All of the action was during the first 2 hours of the incoming tide, nothing for me after that. Caught and released 8 to 8#, all shallow with a Yo-Zuri Rainbow Trout. Tried an hour of bait fishing and an hour of deep trolling for nothing. Around 10:15 the wind began to gust to 15+mph and we started working our way back to Hogback. 37 miles roundtrip/7 hours of fishing. Back to Sacramento early. Good luck all.
Name: neal goodrich
Email: nealcaptain@aol.com
Location: east central coast of florida
Weather: not so good
Water_condition: choppy
Date: 04-11-07
Fishing has been up and down as much as my boat has been the last few weeks with the weather. Nice one day and the next day blowing and rough. I have found some nice schools of reds, but getting them to bite is harder than finding them in the first place. Sometimes you can throw everything you have in your tackle box in front of them and they just will not bite. But, it seems that if you have the patience and time to wait them out you will eventually get a bite going and catch a big one. I had Chris and his two sons from Minnesota out and they made it clear they wanted to catch a big red. The weather and the fish were cooperating that day and they all caught some nice oversized reds. Now that Spring has sprung it's time for that great Trout bite to start and I know everyone including me is ready for it. So, good fishing to everyone! Captain Neal Goodrich www.fishingfrenzy.org 386-690-0473
Name: Jonnboy
Email: jdaily@frontiernet.net
Location: Rio Vista to Sherman Island
Weather: rain but wind never came
Water_condition: clear
Date: 04-11-07
Also, Hey thanks to the boaters who were out there today for giving us and others space when we were hooking fish.. I know we try to do that for guys, but in the last month, a lot of people have just been squeezing in too close .. So again, today it was awesome that people gave each other space..
Name: Jonnboy
Email: jdaily@frontiernet.net
Location: Rio Vista to Sherman Island
Weather: rain but wind never came
Water_condition: clear
Date: 04-11-07
Whitey Jr and I went out for a half day trip. It was nice to finally troll without being ran over by so many boats. We never got on top of the schools like we have lately, so we caught some here and there and they were all quality fish to 11#. Seems like the fish are bigger in the last two weeks than they were a month ago. We caught 6 and two others came off.. On the road by 11:30 am. Ran shallows, bombers, and traps..
Name: D Brown
Email: OldFarts@JH.com
Location: Collins Lake
Weather: Sunny and Light Breeze from the north
Water_condition: Clear and 63 degrees
Date: 04-10-07
John Gallant and I went to Collins Lake yeaterday(4/10). Started out not so early,9:30 on the water.It was slow until around 11am.Then the bite took off.Top lining 80' behind the boat with grubs and dodgers or flashers and half a crawler was the ticket.Caught a few fish fifteen feet down on the riggers,fifty feet back.We caught and dare I say it,released around twenty fish today.The fish averaged around two pound. Speed with the wind 2mph against the wind 1mph.It didn't seem to matter. Water temp 63 degrees.The lake level is up and easy launching.
Name: LuvMySon
Email: nikokingi@comcast.net
Location: RioVist/SanJuaq
Weather: Beautiful/Breezy
Water_condition: Clear/61degrees
Date: 04-10-07
Tuesday, 10 April 2007 - Took the girl from the cleaners and her boyfriend trolling with me today. We got a late start (they're beginners and late to my house) at 9am and fished until 1pm. Ended the day with 5 keepers and a bunch of shakers. Largest fish was 12 lbs. on shallow runner on San Juaq. Tried to troll West Bank but just too many boats runnin over each other. Had a great day and my friends said they're giving up bait fishing after tryin this trolling thing. Anyway, great to be out on the water again even though I still have stitches in me. Don't anyone tell Dr. Klink in Vacaville that I was fishing...he'll kill me! hahaha Take Care Y'all.
Name: MJPFISHON
Email: mpeckham@pacbell.net
Location: Rio Vista West Bank
Weather: Fantastic, Sunny light wind
Water_condition: 59
Date: 04-10-07
What a great day on the Delta!!! It was sunny and warm in the afternoon. Light wind was blowing early morning and afternoon, it was great! My daughter and my good friend John and I worked the high tide in the morning and chased the fish down the West Bank with the out going tide, until 2 pm. We trolled Yo-zur’s shallow runners most of the day. I had a hard time getting two, brand new Yo-zur’s, out of the box to run true. The lures were the same color, maybe a bad batch? So, I put the old one back on with all the teeth marks on it!!! It still catches fish! The day was basic trolling day, some boats would give me the right of way and others would speed up to cut me off!!!! Saw a lot of familiar faces on the water, I said Hi to Sal and Big John. We saw lots of boats with fish on, in the morning. We caught 13 fish, all small males; we kept 3 fish 20 to 24 inches for dinner. Mr. Seal was working the deep water channel with a very large fish? The question of the day was? Is it a Salmon or a Striper? It was very large and silver? The birds gave his position away. We decided to troll other way. We trolled deep runners Yo-zur’s in 15 to 20 ft of water all the way back to the boat ramp. We only had one great take down. The tide was getting very swift so we called it a day.
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Disappointment Slough
Weather: Sunny but windy
Water_condition: Semi-clear
Date: 04-10-07
I fished with Gordon today in the nasty north wind. Poor Gordon didn't catch a legal black bass for the first 5 hours. Then he caught 3 good eating size to 2#s. I caught 9 legals and 3 shakers to 2 1/2#s. My best five was about 12 #s. With the smallest a 2#er! All fish were caught on Senkos except for one 2 1/4#er, which was caught on a spinnerbait. That's it! Jerry Yuke
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Delta: Mildred and Disappointment Slough
Weather: Sunny but windy
Water_condition: Semi-clear
Date: 04-10-07
I fished with Gordon today in the Delta. In spite of the nasty north wind I did manage to catch 9 legal black bass to 2 1/2 #s. The smallest of the best five was a 2#er. Poor Gordon did not catch a legal fish for 5 hours. Although he did manage 3 legals and two shakers. Best fish was a 2#er! That's it! Jerry Yuke
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Delta: Mildred and Disappointment Slough
Weather: Sunny but windy
Water_condition: Semi-clear
Date: 04-10-07
I fished with Gordon today in the Delta. In spite of the nasty north wind I did manage to catch 9 legal black bass to 2 1/2 #s. The smallest of the best five was a 2#er. Poor Gordon did not catch a legal fish for 5 hours. Although he did manage 3 legals and two shakers. Best fish was a 2#er! All fish were caught on Senkos except for one on a spinnerbait. That's it! Jerry Yuke
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Sac side
Weather: Air 48-65*. Sky clear. Wind 3-7 mph. Moon 59%.
Water_condition: 59.1*, semi-clear, at best
Date: 04-10-07
Tuesday. Searching for Stripers in all the Wrong Places. Bill Crooks invited me to go for stripers with he & Alex Alexander. Bill asked me to submit the report while he cleans his boat. We had planned on a Mokelumne/San Joaquin River trip but decided to try the Sacramento River, Collinsville, Broad Slough, West Bank instead. We launched at Lower Sherman Island and were in deep at Collinsville (end of the incoming tide) at 7:00. We picked up 3 legals and 2 undersdized to 12#. We tried Broad Slough, both sides, (slack to outgoing tide) shallow and deep for nothing. We also tried lower Collinsville (outgoing tide) shallow for nothing. We retried Collinsville (outgoing) deep and got 2 more legals. We then trolled the middle, upper West Bank and Horseshoe Slough (outgoing tide) shallow for nothing. Very few boats on the water today. 1:30 we headed in, back to Bill's by 3:30. Bill & Alex kept 3, 23 miles roundtrip, 6 1/2 hours of fishing (little catching). Thanks, Bill, for the invite and introducing me to Alex.
Name: Rick Moore
Email: shuddabeen@sbcglobal.com
Location: delts all over
Weather: windy
Water_condition: 60+ morning 66.5 afternoon
Date: 04-09-07
I hate the wind!!!!Well at least my partner does!! In the back of the boat I have no problem with the controls.Anyway Bill and I had a great day of catchong black bss.Bill had 1 that went over 3.5 and me too.We caught lots of fish mostley on reaction baits all kinds just had to get it in front of them in the WIND!!!! It looks like rain and wind, for the rest of the week so good luck.SHUDDABEEN
Name: Whiteey Sr.
Email: Finchaser@aol.com
Location: Deltra, western side
Weather: WINDY.,...
Water_condition: Clear,Muddy along shore
Date: 04-09-07
Captain Art picked me up and off to Delta to troll for dem stripers. Surprise wind was blowing. We began fishing about 11 am. with BBR,s shallow and began getting um right off. In 21/2 hours we had hooked and release 20 stripers however all were in the 4lb to 7lb size. The bite slowed for a while till about 3 p.m. I change lures to Yo-zuri and hooked some decent size to 13lbs . till 4 pm and then bite died. Total caught 28, 6 shakers and 22 keepers. Nice relaxing day not many boats for changs and all minding there manners.
Name: Brent Agee
Email: brentsinc@yahoo.com
Location: West Bank-Below Rio Vista
Weather: Windy
Water_condition: 62 degrees
Date: 04-07-07
Arrived at Brannon late on Saturday about 3:30pm after watching fishing programs all morning with my new grandson Jackson, and at almost 6 weeks old I can already tell he's gonna be a good fishin buddy. I rousted up an old fishin buddy of mine Gary who I've always called "shaker" who hasn't fished much in the last several years, and had to be talked into gettin a fishin license. But stamped and legal we got him and off we went to pick up my boat in Stockton where I had it in for some warranty service 3 weeks ago when Mercury came to town for the big bass tournament. Not to many trailers at the ramp for a Saturday which made me think of two things "wind and slow fishin." Both appeared to be true for the first hour, and then the tide started to come in-- hook up! But where's the net, minor detail left it in the garage--O'well rubber gloves worked fine on a nice 8lber. Then a 5lber, and a couple of lost tails, then released a couple of keepers, and finished the evening by losing about a 9-10lb striper fumbling around with out a net at the boat. All caught on shallow bombers in 5-8ft of water trolling 4-5mph, the fish really moved in close to the bank as the sun went down and the tide came up. Enjoyed some "fun fishing" as Alan would say, and thanks again to all the regulars who post reports for us poor devils who must work most days and wouldn't have a clue otherwise. Keep up the good work out there and be safe on the water which always makes for a good time. Brent--
Name: littlehary
Email: littlehary@hotmail.com
Location: camp far west
Weather: 75
Water_condition: high 62degrees
Date: 04-06-07
bass fishing is awesome right now at the west side of camp far west ,use worms or plastic will do i was in a boat fishing along shrubs
Name: littlehary
Email: littlehary@hotmail.com
Location: camp far west
Weather: 75
Water_condition: high 62degrees
Date: 04-06-07
bass fishing is awesome right now at the west side of camp far west ,use worms or plastic will do i was in a boat fishing along shrubs
Name: littlehary
Email: littlehary@hotmail.com
Location: camp far west
Weather: 75
Water_condition: high 62degrees
Date: 04-06-07
bass fishing is awesome right now at the west side of camp far west ,use worms or plastic will do i was in a boat fishing along shrubs
Name: Chris G
Email: cptmn42day@gmail.com
Location: Colusa Sac River
Weather: windy
Water_condition: fast
Date: 04-08-07
Happy Easter Guys! The table is lined up with fuzzy stuffed bunnies that smell like chocolate, aside of multi-colored eggs and baskets. Gifts. This being the traditional giving for the grandchildren in my life. This will be a better Easter for me. The gift to my buddy Bob and I, being a darn nice stripper caught at the stroke of midnight…..”Thus, becoming the gift to the grandfathers”. Our idea of the perfect gift…Anyway, I was dead asleep when I heard my buddy telling me to get up! “Screw ya Bob“, I didn’t hear that clicker go off….Soon enough I was too my feet and Bob hands me my pole. 20 minutes later the net goes into the water and pulls the fish to the boat…..Believe me were both grinning ear to ear…..We didn’t get back to sleep for a few hours …. Bob and I share many tales of great fishing events….Some to be counted are local tournaments with the rights to brag about the “numbers caught”. Some were as simple as laughing at the guy’s freezing their butts off at last years Eagle Lake opener with the snow making whiteout conditions….(and you know what Im talking about if you were there)“We both have heaters in our boats“….Yet, we managed to eat sushi early that morning, in pure warm comfort… This my friends, is my favorite fishin bud. And I know he will agree, we have a hellofalot of fun together And for the most part…..He is a good man….a bit of a bullshitter….but a good man It was a slow fishing day, we were up river below the Colusa Line Fish and Game asked us to beach….darn….None of us want to deal with them or the Highway Patrol…..Im sure their all nice guys….But….Here I am thinking Im about to be ticketed for some dumb thing…..but Nope, They wanted to look in that ice chest. ( Im not sure, but I think they had thoughts we were over limit) ….Conversation eventually started….And as we asked those questions about how many fish they had counted this weekend, they had told us the biggest fish they had seen this weekend was a 7pounder…(By the way, this was the first time I have ever been boarded outside of Hauser Lake in Montana), I try hard to follow the long arm of the law….. The fish in the box weighed in at 29 pounds at 42 inches….I thought we were gonna have to fold that darn fish in half to get in in my ice chest…..anyway, it was a pleasant moment with the fish and game. They chartered our catch and moved on….We eventually trolled out way to the boat ramp, Kinda disappointed the only fish we would catch would be just this one toad. We shook our heads as normal as we waited and watched the masses try to pull their boats out of the water…(4th of July is the best for those of us that have a few seasons behind us and are cheaply entertained watching the wife back the boat trailer down for the first time….then to hear the sound of the outdrive grinding up the ramp…….God. Just give us 60 seconds and we will be out of the water! Bob says, lets go to my house to take a few pictures and clean fish….Hum…..Here is a guy that hasn’t email me but 2 pictures over the past 10 years……So now the deal starts between us…..I say naw…that’s ok Ill take it home….Fillet it up and send ya a couple pic’s…….Like a fool…I trusted him….. But he did send me one picture with this responce: > JUST WANTED TO SEND YOU A PHOTO OF MY FISH HAPPY EASTER > > I KNOW YOU WILL TRY TO TELL EVERY ONE YOU CAUGHT THIS FISH. > > NO PHOTO NO PROOF YOU WERE EVEN THERE Sorry guys the picture wont attatch And to my buddy Bob…..Here is the 500 word essay….now send me my darn pict
Name: Kevin Wilson
Email: kevininhisboat@yahoo.com
Location: Monterey Area
Weather: Light Fog
Water_condition: Flat / clear
Date: 4-7-2007
Launched at Moss Landing at 7 am. Trolled straight out in 240 to 280 ft for O fish. Moved over to the mullagans and trolled for 4 hrs then got a call from a friend that they where bait off Pt Pinos. We made the run to find one fish at 47 ft on a white hoochie that came off due to friend being asleep. Ended the day with the skunk. Good Luck
Name: Rod Bowden
Email: jstrollin@sbcglobal.net
Location: isleton area
Weather: windy ,windy ,windy !
Water_condition: 61 degrees
Date: 04-08-07
very slow trolling , 4 fish all keeper size to 7#s , all fish were caught early , nothing after 6:30 .
Name: Bill Deutsch
Email: coke30years@comcast.net
Location: Sac from Garcia to Verona
Weather: Perfect but a little wind in the pm
Water_condition: Clear at 62*
Date: 04-05-07
Sorry for the late report…Fished Fri 4/6/07 out of Discovery Park. Headed down to the American & fished up to the UP train bridge & back. Fished shallow & deep picking up just one on a B16, marking a ton of fish….Headed down past Miller Park & picked up two more on Yo’s. Still marking plenty of fish. Jetted up past Discovery & tried shallow & deep for nada except for the ol’ Sea lion. Saw a leagal Sturgeon caught north of Elkhorn.. about 56”. Went up past the Feather nailed a 24” on a Yo. and got him in before another Sea lion could get him. Headed back down river and trolled here & there, shalow & deep for nothing. Kept a couple for eating. Did not mark much above Discovery. Still a great day on the water just waiting for the run!!! Bill, Dale & Sugarbear!
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Delta-Mildred Area
Weather: Sunny but windy and cooler
Water_condition: Semi-clear
Date: 04-07-07
I took Gordon with me to the Delta yesterday where we pitched 5" Senkos. I had a blast catching at least 20 bass with 12 legals. I caught two nice fish. My best five were: 4#er, 3#13oz, 2.4#, 2#, 2#. Gordon caught 4 legals the biggest being 2.5#. However, Gordon did miss a few good ones. That's it! Good fishin' Jerry Yuke
Name: Rod Bowden
Email: jstrollin@sbcglobal.net
Location: isleton area
Weather: horrible/very windy
Water_condition: 62 degrees and clear
Date: 04-06-07
night trolling , out after 9:oo pm . caught 8 striper to 8#s . very slow , very windy , lots of barges up and down the river . no more need be said !
Name: Sal DiMercurio
Email: Whaler1@sbcglobal.net
Location: By Pastor Steve.
Weather: Windy as heck
Water_condition: stained & rough
Date: 04--08-07
Pastor Steve, your lucky the fish wasen't a 20 pounder with a bigger line tied to it. My buddy had a 18 - 20 lb fish tied to the stern of his old [ and I mean old ] fiberglass skiff, & a sealion pulled the fish & pulled the port stern underwater & swamped the boat. The sealion came back & chewed the fish in half & left the head & about 1/4 of the body still tied to the boat. Sal
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: stripergujy@comcast.net
Location: Did not fish today.
Weather: N/A
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 04-06-07
Pastor Steve....Now you've learned a lesson of many other fishermen before you. Hope your daughter was not too disappointed. I've got a smile on my face. No more said. Good luck - Mark.
Name: Pastor Steve
Email: cordovapastor@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River Garcia Bend
Weather: Cool and a little breezy
Water_condition: 62.5 degrees
Date: 04-06-07
Had a chance to fish after work with my wife and daughter. We fished sardines around Garcia Bend. Got on the water around 5:30 and a half hour later get a take down. My daughter lands a 20 incher. We decide to put it on the stringer and try for another. All of a sudden there's a splash and my wife shouts and has this wide eyed look on her face. I tell her it's the striper splashing and she said it was "BIGGER". We've been raided by Mr. Sea Lion!! Took the fish right off the stringer! He hung around looking for another meal, needless to say we got no more bites! Blessings!
Name: Leo Castro
Email: Duramaxroofing@yahoo.com
Location: delta sac side
Weather: sunny and windy
Water_condition:
Date: 04-06-07
Today was a little slower for us as we only hooked and landed 13 fish. The smallest one was 16inches and the biggest was 8.8lbs. We also lost 4 at the boat and one that broke our line. The fish that broke our line had some shoulders on it, I don't know what happened or how it happened but the line dug into the spool and the spool locked up as the fish was running. I stuck my finger in the spool to free it up and then I heard a loud pistol pop!!! (15# mono test line) F@#$!!!!!! The weather was day and night compared to yesterday, it was windy and choppy with four foot swells. All fish were caught trolling shallow. I heard on the radio that some one caught a 35lbs. fish.
Name: Rick Moore
Email: shuddabeen@sbcglobal.com
Location: Stockton area
Weather: a little breasy
Water_condition: just off color enuf
Date: 04-05-07
What a great day Bill and I had, we caught our bigest black bass of the season 6+ ,5er & a4+er.Plus lots of smaller ones at lest 25.The 6 &4 where mine and Bill had the 5 & lost a real good one at the boat.The big ones allwes get away. There was a real good bite on, it didn't seem to mater where we stoped the fish where there.Maybe not big but they where there & no mater what baits.Good luck SHUDDABEEN
Name: ROB NIXON
Email: 101 MOKLUMNE @ COM
Location: MOKLUMNE N FORK
Weather: WINDY-WARM
Water_condition: CLEAR
Date: 04-06-07
Headed up river to honey-hole started trolling dam SEA LOIN right in honey-hole having-FEAST went up river for one fish 9# no hits no slaps no on and off guess SEA LION WON cant we do something about them ? *****oh well great day on water KEEP TROLLING LODI-FISH-ON ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
Name: Ron Hamataka
Email: ronhamataka@cs.com
Location: San Pablo Bay
Weather: nice
Water_condition: murky
Date: 04-05-07
MIKE Sprouse and I started fishing about 6:30 using grass and ghost shrimp, around 7:30 while Mike was cleaning his windows on his boat his rod bends over I yell at him your pole , he brings in a 52 inch sturgeon. minutes Iater I hook a striper it was 12lbs. , and lose another one over 15lbs.. caught three more undersize sturgeon , one more striper 10lbs. . Mike ends up with two other stripers seven and five pounds. most fish were caught on grass shrimp. a rare good day for us down there about time.
Name: Captain Jack
Email: lovely.linda.sportfishing@comcast.net
Location: West Bank, Old Sac and Cache Slough
Weather: Early cool and Cloudy, Late warm and clear
Water_condition: Early rolling, late flat, 61.5 degrees
Date: 4-4-2007
Bob and John joined me on the Lovely Linda On Wednesday. We launched at Brannon Island about 7:30am and went over to the West Bank. The river was rolling a bit so we ran down to the power lines and started trolling up stream to minimise the chop. We managed a couple schoolie fish (4-5 pounders). All the fish were caught in sallow water, 4 to 10 feet, with read and white being the best color. I decided to escape the chop and headed upstream to fish the Old Sac up to Isleton and back. We picked up couple more schoolies here but the weather was much nicer. All the fish were caught in sallow water, 4 to 10 feet, with rainbow pattern being the best color. From here we went over to Cache Slough, just above the deep water channel, to try some deep water trolling. Here we picked up a couple more schoolies and Bob landed an 18 pounder, which we got a picture of and released. Deep diving clown patters and hair raiser seemed to work best here. We trolled in 25 to 30 feet of water. From there we headed back to the West Bank for a couple more schoolies in shallow water. A predator bomber seemed to be the hot lure now. Again we were in 4 to 10 water. At the end of the day we managed 8 fish and kept 3 for the dinner table. http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/CSBAJack/BobFish1small.jpg
Name: Whiteey Sr.
Email: Finchaser@aol.com
Location: West Delta, Sacto River
Weather: Cloudy a.m., Sunny p.m.
Water_condition: Clear, Light Chop
Date: 04-05-07
Ron and I hit the water trolling BBR,s shallow at about 10:30 a.m. One guide and several boat already out there which made it fun when the bite started as several boats would converge on the school however got our share hits and fish in. When the tide turned we had about 10 striper to 12lbs. We then moved south and for while it was slow however we pick up a few more. We switched to fish traps and rattletraps not many fish but Ron picked up another 12lb'er plus a couple more. Then we switched back to trolling the bite was very good. Total Stripers caught 20, 1 shaker, 19 keepers. Some nice bigger fish in mix. We release all but four to take home. What a great day, home port at 4 a.m. Nice day Whiteey Jr. and happy birthday son of Whiteey jr.
Name: Leo Castro
Email: duramaxroofing@yahoo.com
Location: Sacramento river (near Rio Vista)
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Temp was 58deg. in am 61deg in pm
Date: 04-05-07
Fished the delta, above and below Rio vista for two dozen stripers most of the fish averaged 3lbs with our biggest being 5.4 lbs and our smallest being an 18 incher. All fish were caught trolling shallow Bombers or Rebels. I have yet to catch a fish on a Yo-zuri, the fish seem to prefer the domestic lures better. Most of the fish caught today were a mixture of males and females were as on saturday most fish were milking males. This leads me to believe that the big mommas are on the way. Bob please do not stop posting, because of your reports and the reports of others some of us are able to live your experiences from our cubicles or in my case from my house after a long day on the roof. In my experience I went 6 months with out fishing due to my busy work schedule I would come home after a long day and looked forward to reading peoples reports and see how the fishing was doing.
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Just below Walnut Grove to DWC
Weather: Cool am. & partly Cldy & Warm
Water_condition: Very Clear to just off colored at 62.5 *
Date: 04-05-07
April 5th. Thursday............A very late start!!!! didn't get on the water till 10:45 am.....Had my wife Sandy with me again.....Got $ 20.00 worth of fresh frozen sardines at Romero's in Freeport....Fresh means they have only been frozen for less than 6 Months!!!!!!! meaning if still alive would have been 3 inches longer!!! Oh well.......Returned to just below Walnut Grove in my little inside curve & anchored in 13 feet of water.....No surprise, Gut brown was already there with his dog Spike....As Guy can attest, the bait bite did not pan out on this day & tide......First time in this area in 6 outings not getting a keeper.........Tried trolling in the Isleton bridge area......Nothing......Moved to Cache slough & trolled.......Nothing.........DWC.........Nothing.........Late in the afternoon after Guy said his good byes......Went back to DWC.... & finally hit the first keeper of the day on my 1/2 ounce swimbait.....Just one.....about ten pounds & released...... Got the SKUNK off my back!!!!!!!!!! Hey, Jack Clemons, glad to see ya get a 30 plus fish.....Hope your motor is OK?.....Maybe the females will turn on after catching 98 % males the past Month?.........VERY, SLOW DAY FOR US.......But, still fun.......Think Guy said" before heading home was that he got 5 or 6 fish shallow..... Sorry about venting again.... see ya on the river.....(Naked).....
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Sac side
Weather: 54-72*, partial overcast to clear skies, wind 0-6 mph
Water_condition: 62*, clear
Date: 04-05-07
My lucky dog, Spike, and I went out for stripers. It was a slow day but we caught a few. We covered 37 miles. We fished the outgoing tide in Steamboat Slough shallow, the Old Sacramento deep and shallow, the Sacramento River above the Rio Vista Bridge shallow, the Old Sacramento above Isleton deep and with bait. I also fished the Sac above the Rio Vista Bridge and Steamboat on the incoming tide. I caught and released 8 legals to 12#, most 5#, one 18"er and one undersized, all trolling. None on bait! Most of the action was on the beginning of the outgo and the beginning of the incoming. Good luck all.
Name: Rob nixon
Email: 101 Moklumne @Comcast
Location: S.J. mokelemne
Weather: Warm-Hot
Water_condition: clean
Date: 04-4-5-07
Wed Took Brother KING-fISH Trolling B-B Deep 14 18 ft for 10 keepers 11# 9 # 6# 5#5# 4# 6 dinks THUR -went trolling with FISH BOB 5 KEEPERS 6 DINKS 5# 4# great-days on water all males KEEP -TROLLING ### LODI FISH-ON
Name: Ron Bernhardt
Email: Rebernhardt@aol.com
Location: All over the Delta
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 04-05-07
Bob ( Naked) Eric couldn't have said it better. Keep up the good reports & THANK YOU! (Don't know why this didn't take the first time I sent it) Ron
Name: Ron Bernhardt
Email: Rebernhardt@aol.com
Location: Delta wide fishing
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 04-05-06
Bob (Naked) I strongly second what Eric just said, as I'm sure many others do-that you won't hear from. Keep up the good work & THANK YOU. Ron
Name: Erik Tallstrom
Email: tallstr@pacbell.net
Location: Sacramento and San Joaquin Delta
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 04-05-07
Bob, I have read everyone of your reports both on salmon and stripers for a couple of years. Although you may not get much feedback, I will assure you that hundreds of considerate and appreciative fishermen read your reports. Given the price of gas and cost of fishing these days, those of us who can't get out and fish multiple times per week or month, need the type of detail reporting that you provide to answer the where, when, how questions and have a reasonable chance to catch fish on our limited outings. I always post detailed reports, when I get the opportunity to get out and fish. Its tough to post a report when you have nothing to report. There are lots of Internet sites/forums and other sources providing delta fishing info. Ceasing to post on this site will only kill this forum as a resource and not eliminate the problems that Sal has been bitchin' about. I sincerely hope that you and others, like Mark Wilson, will not cease your great reporting on this or other forums.
Name: Whiteey JR
Email: Scottsdeck@aol.com
Location: Rio Vista area
Weather: Windy in AM
Water_condition: clear
Date: 04-04-07
Hit the water in the new boat. Well older boat but new to me! Hit the water at 730 am wind was a blowin. Fished shallow runners BBR for 16 fish. One shaker two fish 22-23in. Rest of fish were all over 6 lbs to 15 pounds. Bait ended with tide. Great day of fishing !!!!!!!!!! Get well POP!!!
Name: Fireman Jack
Email: Clmdell@aol.com
Location: Cache-DWC N. Delta
Weather: Perfect
Water_condition: Clear to stained
Date: 04-04-07
Left from Hogback late Monday morning 4/2 with friend Greg for a fun day of catching many small stripers, started in Cache and into dwc, today all fish were caught tossing fish- traps and jigging nothing big, actually all were on the small side, Tuesday did yard work and hoped fish would get bigger. Wednesday tried again and the fish did get bigger, went out late afternoon and this time trolled but only caught 1 fish but it was 32 #, looks like the females are starting to move through, see ya on the river.
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Heart of the Delta
Weather: Perfect light NW winds
Water_condition: Semi-clear and improving
Date: 04-04-07
I took Gordon to the heart of the Delta Monday and did very well in spite of having to go back home ( Madison Ave/Auburn Blvd ) from Interstate 5 and Laguna Blvd. Yes! One complete hour of wasted time fishing. I forgot to put my pedestal chairs in the boat. And I can't fish for black bass without leaning on my chair. Especially all day! Also the high tide was at 8am, so that allowed us some estra time. Anyway, Gordon ended up catching about 6 fish and 3 keepers including a 5# 6ozer. I caught about 18 bass including a 4#12ozer, 2#5oz, and 7 keepers. We caught all fish on the famous 5inch Senko and 3/0 Gamakatsu EWG worm hook. You guys can have those stripers. I've been skunked the last two times I fished the Garcia area. I have more fun fishing for black bass. Its not so boring. Good fishin' Jerry Yuke
Name: TibbyTwo
Email: tibby@inreach.com
Location: All Over & delta
Weather: Windy
Water_condition: getting better
Date: 04-04-07
Hey Bob thank for the report, Some of us only get out on weekend and hence we are capable of posting less but dont stop post if you do then people like Sal will win and this site will shut down. Everyone who reads this board needs to post their reports everytime they go fishing even if it is a bad report, else it will die. We have already lost several regular poster. It is not neccery to name the exact area or the exact number fish that were caught but just that you were catching fish in the shacker size or schoolly size or the females are starting to move into the system, but post or this resourse will soon be gone. I promise I will post for each trip I make which is about once a week.
Name: fishinreportrep
Email: fishinreportrep@fishin.com
Location: delta , to alaska, to japan
Weather: windy, choppy
Water_condition: 52 deg, brwn
Date: 09-09-9999
Dull reports, because Sal pushed everyone away from giving reports.. Myself included. My name is fishinreportrep
Name: Bob Harries (The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net.
Location: Looking for a report?
Weather: Very nice for early April (BALMY)
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 04-04-07
WEDS....April 4th....07.............For the past few days, been looking for a few posts that are alittle INTERESTING! Man! we are in the middle of a fairly good spring striper run & all I have been seeing are Brief, Dull reports with very little input for us to read...This site in the past 4 years has always been right on top of current events involving the latest fishing reports from those that have the know how & those who are learning but put out a fairly good post............Don't know? Maybe its just me??? This stuff put out lately is like the OBITUARIES.....Zero effort for sure!....Don't know If I want to continue to put out the effort, when others don't........ Bob.....
Name: George Carasco
Email: carco16@msn.com
Location: Miner and deep water channel
Weather: Beautuiful
Water_condition: Clear
Date: 04-04-07
Bob: Thanks for the report. Glad to see you didn't give up. Speaking for myself I look forward and enjoy and learn a lot from all who post. Caught two keepers trolling shallow with bombers, within the first half mile of the deep water channel, under the powerlines. Please continue to post. George
Name: George Carasco
Email: carco16@msn.com
Location: Miner and deep water channel
Weather: Beautuiful
Water_condition: Clear
Date: 04-04-07
Bob: Thanks for the report. Glad to see you didn't give up. Speaking for myself I look forward and enjoy and learn a lot from all who post. Caught two keepers trolling shallow with bombers, within the first half mile of the deep water channel, under the powerlines. Please continue to post. George
Name: cyperyip
Email: cyperyip@yahoo.com
Location: San Pablo Reservoir
Weather: sunny
Water_condition: clear to 8'
Date: 04-01-07
Got to the ramp at 8 am and bait fish near scow canyon with no hits for couple of hours. Then troll toplining with mepps with one hit for @1lb. Didn't see too many boat catching nor the shore dunkers. Still a great to be in the lake. cy
Name: John Cullen
Email: hammerjohn@sbcglobal.net
Location: Port of Sacramento
Weather: N/A
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 04-04-07
Notice to all Washington Outboard Club Members. Our ramp will reopen Friday morning the 6th of April. I'm told it will be open early. Thanks John Cullen Assisting Secretary, WOC
Name: Bob Harries (The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: From Walnut Grove to DWC......
Weather: SUPER BALMY & Breezy at times...
Water_condition: Very Clear to off colored at 62.5 *
Date: 04-03-07
APRIL 3rd, TUESDAY....07..................My wife, Sandy joined me for a days fishing the mighty Delta.....Started off Bait fishing just below Walnut Grove on the outgoing tide.;...Just above us were Guy Brown & Pastor Steve & son......As soon as they left, to troll downstream, our action turned on....Sandy & myself got 7 Stripers to 13 lbs using Sardines.....Action was not red Hot, but STEADY!!!....After losing the outgoing tide we trolled downstream, & picked up 2 more fish using deep trolling rebels....First action of the year at Isleton Bridge... On the incoming tide we shot over to Cache slough & found the water off colored but Sandy hit two more fish shallow trolling........Both males!!!.....DWC was DEAD!! & off colored as well.........Threw fish traps for 5 stripes to 7 lbs.....Just a so, so day ( FULL MOON ) again...........Gotta blame something right...Weather was GREAT! As It was a shorts & tank top day.....Sunburned for sure!........Total fish caught & released......(14) all males except the largest fish........Fish seem to be scattered & you gotta find schools...See ya on the river...(Naked)....
Name: J Austin
Email: jaustin916@frontiernet.net
Location: Lake Pardee
Weather: Sunny
Water_condition: Cloudy
Date: 04-01-07
Went trolling for trout and only had two fish to show for it. More people fishing for bass than anything else. Trolled nightcrawlers behind flashers. Havent seen the trout fishing that dead in awhile. Will give it one more shot in a month or so.
Name: richard
Email: rcollins7771@yahoo.com
Location: delta rio vista
Weather: sunny
Water_condition: clear
Date: 04-1-2007
went out early sunday mor and caught one 20pounder and lost 2 lunkers, snaped both lines. gary was not happy.stripers were hot on sardins.
Name: richard
Email: rcollins7771@yahoo.com
Location: delta rio vista
Weather: sunny
Water_condition: clear
Date: 04-1-2007
went out early sunday mor and caught one 20pounder and lost 2 lunkers, snaped both lines. gary was not happy.stripers were hot on sardins.
Name: Rick Moore
Email: shuddabeen@sbcglobal.net
Location: Stockton area
Weather: windy
Water_condition: off colered @ woming
Date: 04-02-07
Well Bill and I hit the delta yesterday around Stockton & did prety well.We caught lots of fish most where on the small side 1/2 & 1.5# with the 3 & 4 throwen in here & there,every once in a while.Our limet was 15 or 16# , they hit every thing we tosed at them.Good luck there seems to B a good bite on.SHUDDABEEN
Name: Rod Bowden
Email: jstrollin@sbcglobal.net
Location: rio vista to isleton
Weather: slight overcast/windy
Water_condition: clear
Date: 04-01-07
out today with Jeff Earl , on his boat . we got 9 fish . 6 keepers , 3 shakers , to 7#s . very slow today , b - 16 bomber , red with white , worked as well as the rainbow trout .
Name: sacboy69
Email: sacboy@yahoo.com
Location: The whole fricken DELTA
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: very clear
Date: 03-30-07
Late start out on Friday, out on Steamboat at 4:00 and started trolling shallow. I have never tried trolling shallow before all my year has been with the BB deep. GPS speed said 4 mph man seems like I was flying, had one bump and that all the patience I have. Started with swim bait and first cast FISH ON! One little 19” Striper, graph started showing something on the bottom and so I started to spooning. Hook up right away and 3.4 Smallie and few other small Stripers. Finish the beautiful evening all by myself with no other boats in sight and my lucky dog Bandit, water was like glass and no wind, it doesn’t get any better then this. Lunch with friends in the afternoon, fish the evening hours for a few hours of therapy. I hope you guy don’t stop posting your story here, I had many hours of entertainment from reading all the fishing post. I still remember Nake story about the wife and the fire ex. going off in the boat. (-: Enjoy what we have and remember it half full and not half empty! Don’t let a few menopause guys ruin it.
Name: Rod Bowden
Email: jstrollin@sbcglobal.net
Location: rio vista to koket
Weather: warm slight breeze
Water_condition: 59 degrees/clear
Date: 03-31-07
went out with friend Mike Caster . 12 striper to 15#s . 1 shaker , 8 hit no stick and a couple of worm stealers . b - 16 bomber , rainbow trout .
Name: Marshall Cullen
Email: madmanaw@frontiernet.nt
Location: Rio Vista/Decker
Weather: Sunny/Brezzy
Water_condition: Bit rough
Date: 03-31-07
First report.Bait fishing with my ole pal Lyle at Decker on the water from 9:30a.m. to 12:30 p.m.limit of stripper all males around 5lbs.Caught on shad, sardines and pile worms.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Sac River side
Weather: 48-72*, clear skies, wind 0-4 mph
Water_condition: 58.5*, clear to semi-clear
Date: 03-30-07
My lucky dog, Spike, and I launched at Hogback at 7:00 just after Ted Fagunes & Bill Crooks. I trolled shallow all day, the end the outgoing tide and beginning of the incoming. Most of the action was at the end of the outgoing & beginning of the incoming. I trolled up North of Rio Vista, above & below the Rio Vista Bridge. I caught and released 9 legals to 9#, all on the Rainbow Yo-Zuri with white tail/garlic scent. I Out at 2:30 & home by 4. A beautiful day on the Delta. Good luck all.
Name: ERNIE CRESSWELL
Email: ERNIEC@PTSI.NET
Location: CARTER LAKE TEXAS
Weather: MOSTLY SUNNY
Water_condition: SEMI CLEAR @ 64 DEGRESS
Date: 03-31-07
Finally caught a Texas Bass-came in fifth out of 29 boats-not too bad for never seeing the water before--but enough about Texas--Bill Crooks has it right--The waters around Sacramento will never be as they once were--I started fishing there almost 30 years ago--no crowds- lots of fish--Now crowds and some fish--Y'all live in a major metropolitan area--if you can't deal with lots of people----MOVE--come here to the Texas Panhandle--no crowds and not much water so y'all don't have to bitch about it being too crowded when you're fishing--At the lake I fished last weekend the only boats on the lake were from the tourny--Sacramentos fishery is one of the best in the North America--just enjoy the beautiful area in which you live and give a little Thanks to God that you are there--and by the way it aint gonna get any better-- fishing will get alot more challenging as your population continues to grow--maybe you won't be able to troll with so many boats on the water--that is without getting cutoff and otherwise bothered Good luck to all of you Ernie C Perryton Texas
Name: Whiteey Sr
Email: Finchaser@aol.com
Location: Rio Vista/ Sherman
Weather: Sunny and Hot
Water_condition: Clear to 18"
Date: 03-30-07
Friday had a call from friend trolling and was getting a decent bite. So I finished what I had to do and was on the water trolling shallow at 2:15p.m. First fish caught 2:45 p.m continued on for nothing till about 3:15 p.m. Went back to where I caught the only fish and threw a rattletraps till 4:45p.m. Total stripers caught 12, 2 were shakers, 10 keepers with largest 15lbs. I called friend to tell him to come and join me however he had just got a 20 lb'r. After a while he show up and I put him in the hot spot after which I headed for home. Bill Crook hope you change your mind on reporting on this site the complainers will go away. Just ignore them and continue having fun and letting us know how your doing. I have always read all fishing reports to see how water, water temp, etc. is. Location is not needed as we all have our own favorites. Hope the others that have stopped will begin again .
Name: Bill Crooks
Email: williamcrooks@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sacramento & Steamboat
Weather: Great, no wind
Water_condition: Very clear to simi clear
Date: 03-30-07
Ted Fagunes & I hit the water at 7:00AM at Hogback. We trolled down Steamboat. It was clear as a bell with visibility to about 3ft. We trolled the old river to the bridge & the main river to the Rio Vista Bridge. All shallow with bombers. There were no hot spots. A fish here & there. We ended with 13 keepers with 9, 7, 6 & 4# being tops. We quit at 1:00PM to start an early cocktail hour. End of report.-------And it is the end of reports to this site from me. I have made many friends on this site & I intend to keep in touch. They are guys (and a few gals) that think fishin is fun, like I do. I quit this site last year when outside spammers killed it. Now our own fishermen, or they say they are, are killing it. I call them the “Grumpy Old Men”. They never saw a fisherman that wasn’t interfering in their water. They want it to look like it did 20 yrs. ago. Well it can’t! I can’t take their diatribe any longer. I’m retired & life is too short. To you GOM, make sure you click three or four times on your reports so folks will see many copies! I will be having fun!
Name: BassJack
Email: navesj@yahoo.com
Location: North Delta
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Clear
Date: 03-29-2007
3/29/2007 - Launched at Kokett’s at 7:30 am with my dad for some striper trolling. We trolled deep diver broken back Rebels between Walnut Grove and Isleton for 4 keepers up to 4 pounds, two shakers and two lost fish. The bite was scattered and we never found a concentration of fish. The tide didn’t really seem to have any effect on the bite today. It was a slow day, but at least we caught a few fish. All of the fish were caught in 13’-17’ of water. Off the water at 1:30 pm.
Name: Rick Moore
Email: shuddabeen@sbcglobal.net
Location: delts all over
Weather: a little north wind
Water_condition: beatful a little north wind
Date: 03-29-07
Well Bill and I went to the delta today.We caught lots of fish most where dinks 1/2 to 3/4 of a pound ended up with about 15# and then we went to franks track!!!!!! Boy was there a lot of bass boats, must be a derby or something.Didn't stay long a boat on every berm and point.We just left to find some water that wasen't so crowed.Lots of water out there with out any fishing presur.And plenty of fish going back to the lake.We have it allmost to our selvs.shuddabeen
Name: Whiteey Sr.
Email: Finchaser@aol.com
Location: Rio Vista, San Jaun
Weather: Sunny and Hot
Water_condition: West clear north.East ,clear
Date: 03-29-07
Hit the water a 11:30 and began trolling Decker southward to powerlines moved to west bank and headed north using bombers caught one keeper striper. Several guides and m. wilson plus quite a few other boats fishing and seem to be picking up a few fish. We decided to move to east side of delta. As it turned out not a good move. We threw traps and Arts newest $11 dollar lure and caught nothing except 3 shakers so moved and trolled for 3 more shakers . YUK!! Then best idea we had was to go home and try again another day. Most likely we might have caught fish had we got in line on the west bank and trolled where the guides where however I not very fond of that ........We be back ..maybe Friday...
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: North Delta including Steamboat
Weather: Cool am. Nice pm. Mostly sunny
Water_condition: DINGY to As clear as it gets!! 60 *
Date: 03-29-07
THURSDAY....MARCH 29th................Between a cold front that passed & the NORTHERLY winds yesterday the water got kinda dis-colored upstream from Steamboat........Really had to work hard for 9 fish........One undersize on bait & one just a keeper.....Got only one trolling & 6 throwing swimbaits in shallow water............It will take a few days for the water to clear upstream from Steamboat.......A 12 hour day!! I'm beat!!........See ya on the river....( Naked).....P.S. Water temps were down 4 degrees since my last outing........Guy brown & Pastor Steve had a below par day also........
Name: Herb brown
Email: hbrown4130@sbcglobal.net
Location: steamboat slough and sac river
Weather: sunny and mild
Water_condition: clear
Date: 03-29-07
Wow!!!! whats happening on this site?I thought this was a fishing report web. I fished steamboat slough and sac river today.Picked up two schoolies trolling with rainbow bombers then went to my favorite spot on the sac river and was picked to death with small stripes but managed one keep. There was alot of activity with levy repair could have effected the bite. How about getting back to fishing reports.
Name: Sal DiMercurio
Email: Whaler1@sbcglobal.net
Location: just east of the web
Weather: hot
Water_condition: clear
Date: 03-29-07
Yep, that's the mentality of some on this site. They don't want to do a damn thing for the fishery even if were being shut down,. All they want is to just click on the fishing reports [ because they can't find the fish on their own] & let someone else worry about looking after this fishery or what is being done to make it better, or where is our money going from the stamps we buy. Man you are one sorry "SOB", note, that's a capital "SOB" & it should read chick sh!! "SOB". You just keep hiding behind your no name post, because your to damn chicken to say who your really are. These people are the cowards of the net,....easy to call people names & act big, but they are very small & weak with no balls. My name is Sal.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Sac River side
Weather: 45-72*, clear sky, wind 2-5 mph
Water_condition: 58.5*, clear as it gets
Date: 03-29-07
Pastor Steve Murakami and I launched at Hogback. We fished the end of the outgoing and some of the incoming tides. We trolled areas in Steamboat, motored towards Miner Slough, found dirty water and headed downriver. We tried bait in Steamboat next to Biob Harries who was nice enough to bring me my cell phone (I left in my Explorer) & $10 worth of sardines. Steve and Bob both got an undersized striper. Steve & I then trolled a couple of areas in the Old Sacramento River, above and below the Rio Vista Bridge, West Bank & Collinsville (water dirty at Collinsville). We fished 8 hours, covered 42 miles and caught and released 5 legals to 6# and 1 undersized striper. We probably had 5-10 additional hits/slaps, lost 2-3 worms. Nice day in the Delta despite the slow action. Thanks for the company Steve & Bob. I may get out tomorrow with my lucky dog, Spike. Good luck all.
Name: fishinreportrep
Email: fishinreportrep@fishin.com
Location: this site today
Weather: ugly
Water_condition: ugly
Date: 09-09-9999
Sal.... Go Away Already.. Why did you come back to this site recently? enough already. shut up... go back to where you were a few months ago. enough.
Name: Bill Martinez
Email: bmworks2fish@wmconnect.com
Location: internet website
Weather: sunny & warm
Water_condition: clear
Date: 032-9-07
OK Sal but who do we call or how do we all get together about these type of politics. Who is on our side when comes to spending of that specific type of monies geered for one the Delta? Give me the Number I will make a call. Everbody needs to call as well.
Name: Sal DiMercurio
Email: Whaler1@sbcglobal.net
Location: On the delta
Weather: Windy
Water_condition: Not to clear
Date: 03-29-07
Ever wonder where the money from the delta enhancment stamp is being spent ? Well, our wonderful committee members voted to spend $50,000 of it to buy a bass boat. They want a nice new bass boat to release the black bass that are brought in for derbies.....DUH !!!! Also our f&g directer [ Broderick ] pulled $1.5 million out of the fund before the committee even met. He ok-ed the money for a $1.5 study of the central valley. Isn't the central valley out of our delta? Last I looked, it was south of Manteca. The money from our delta enhancment stamped is only supposed to be used to enhance our delta. Don't you think a $50,000 bass boat is enhancing the delta????? This whole deal stinks of politics, & if we don't do anything about it, it's our own fault. Last I heard there was $4.5 million in the fund. Sal
Name: Ed Gamba
Email: eeg2@pge.com
Location: Sac Riv Below Redding above Vallejo
Weather: calm
Water_condition: Way to many boats
Date: 03-28-2007
I have to agree with Sal.These postings of good catching is really over fishing these areas. And to give a general area is not the best idea,my idea of a general area would be Sacramento River below Redding and above Vallejo.Don't get me wrong I do enjoy reading all the fishing sites that is why I'm commenting. I think they are a great source of information on how to and fishing techiques. I have learned a lot looking at these sites everyday. I have given advice on various sites and have commented good and bad on others. But I think the posting of fish reports hour by hour is getting out of hand. Just think about it on some of these sites there are over a thousand hits in just a few hours or days about great catching somewhere. What is next wireless laptops on board. These are stripers they spawn like clock work every year,give them a break go fishing catch your fish and be happy. Word of mouth is more than enough. I have had first hand experience at LOOSE LIPS and told a couple of my friends and they told there friends and there friends of friends well you get the picture.And guess what the good fishing I had for three or four days has just turned to SH#T with all my friends there. This is the reason I will never post a catching report.The old days was listen to your VHF then cell phones came into play and the radios were silent.Now the we have the INTERNET great lets see how many boats and people we can get to gang up on these stripers and wipe them out.So the next time you are out trolling and you are thinking WOW look at all the boats and some guy from Nevada is trolling right over your lines just think he read this on the internet.Maybe I'm missing the point or just a selfish A@#........... ? Vallejojoe
Name: Ed Gamba
Email: eeg2@pge.com
Location: Sacramento Redding to Vallejo
Weather: windy
Water_condition: overcrowded
Date: 03282007
I have to agree will Sal. The posting of all this catching is making these spots way over fished. And to post a general area is not any better. The only location I would give would be Sacramento River below Redding to Vallejo. Why would you want to invite a crowd into small water trolling. These sites are a great source for information and techniques. I have learned a lot looking at these sites everyday.That is one reason why guys look at them. I have posted comments good and bad on all of the fishing sites.But I have never given a fishing report.I'm sorry to say just from myself talking to others about good catching {LOOSE LIPS} to find my friends there the next day with there friends and there friends of friends,well you get my picture,and guess what the good fishing I had for three or four days had just turned to SH#T. Now I don't say anything.This problem is happening at an alarming rate with all this internet access to hour by hour fishing.I'm really surprised some of these guys don't have a laptop aboard. The old days was listen to the radio then cell phones stopped all the radio chatter and now worse THE INTERNET REPORTS. I know this is the way it is and most likely won't change. So for you guys that need to post think twice about how much we can all gang up on a school of fish and wipe them out. This is not a school of tuna 80 miles out where it is the time and place for help.These stripers make there spawn every year about the same time in the same areas.So give them a break and catch your fish and be happy and keep it to your self. Word of mouth is plenty.One post will have sometimes over a thousand hits think about it when you see the guys trolling over your lines from Nevada. Maybe I'm missing the point or just a selfish A$%............... Vallejojoe
Name: Mr.Xxxxx
Email: Mr.X@ Don't Internet Fish.net
Location: North Delta, Steamboat
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Cloudy at Low
Date: 03-28-2007
I here Sac City College is giving a class on Internet Trolling and were to find fish on the Net GO FIGURE !!! Mr.X
Name: Sal DiMercurio
Email: Whaler1@sbcglobal.net
Location: San Joaquin river
Weather: windy as hell
Water_condition: clear
Date: 03-28-07
Yesterday I trolled from the Antioch bridge to Santa Andeas shoals on the incoming, because the Sacramento was like a Victory at Sea program with all the wind. Caught only 4 legal fish about 3 lbs each, all released. I don't normally troll the San Joaquin on the incoming, as most of that river produces better on the outgo, but there's more calm water there than on the Sac. My thoughts on Bob's question of,....do weekly or internet postings hurt our fishing? I feel weekly reports are fine in magazines or papers because the news is usually 3 to 7 days old, but the internet can be only minutes old. I know so many people that just jump from site to site, looking to get free up to the very second fishing reports, so they can go "RIGHT THERE" the very next morning, or that evening after the internet report. Dont get me wrong people, because I will help anyone that asks me for help finding fish. So lets get back to yesterdays hunt for fish. I never saw another boat on the water, which means I was the only one "looking for fish" on that river. Now would you or anyone else post on the internet if you found a nice school of fish, when no one else is looking for fish "ON THE WATER", instead of on the computer? Hell no you wouldn't, & neither would I. I worked my butt off yesterday with little to show for it, but it's a fishing report. Someone posted that someone made a 180 right in front of them & they almost had to stop,....well, I believe the person that made the 180 was me, & we had just brought in our lines & were heading east & there was a gang of boats that I didn't want to go through, so I made the turn in the 20' length of my boat & went directly back to the south from which I just came from with no lines in the water & I was plenty far inside of you without any gear in the water & didn't start to let out until I past you. You made a smart comment to me about you "ALMOST" had to stop trolling, because I made a turn in front of you,....I was 50 yards ahead of you & on the inside by at least 25 ft.....there was a weed patch just ahead of me & getting very shallow & I had no choice but to either make a 180 or cut in front of you, so we reeled up & spun right around. You dont have to worry about my boating skills, as I professionally raced to just under 200 mph on the water, & captained my commercial fishing vessel on the Bering Sea in Alaskan waters for 30+ years. I immediatly caught 2 fish & you turned around & came right on top of me, & asked what I was using,....had I been a jerk, I would have flipped you the bird, but instead I held up the lure & told you "EXACTLY" what color I was using. My boat is a 20' Boston Whaler Outrage center councel, with a P-Line decal on the sides & a huge white Evinrude 200 hp on a 5" jack plate. Hopefully when the Salmon season opens a week from this coming Saturday, some of the pressure on these stripers will back off, because this many boats killing that many fish isn't my idea of how to save a few fish for our grand kids......in case anyone is interested, we have approx 500,000 stripers in our system, compared to 6 million in the 60s. Keep in mind that I was around when the limit was 5 fish at 12" & than 3 fish, & now 2 fish at 18" & I've seen what happens if we don't police ourselves & think there's no end to these fish, so the thinking of,........lets rape the hell out of this fishery,.......is "NOT". Sorry if I stepped on peoples toes, but anyone that knows me, knows I tell it like it is, like it or not. My idea of a decent fishing report is, I fished the lower Sac between Walnut Grove & Collinsville for limits, both sides of the river, & there's a nice bunch of fish in our system, now it's up to you people to go & find them, because they "ARE" there. These people who want to know exactly or close,...
Name: Sal DiMercurio
Email: Whaler1@sbcglobal.net
Location: San Joaquin river
Weather: windy as hell
Water_condition: clear
Date: 03-28-07
Yesterday I trolled from the Antioch bridge to Santa Andeas shoals on the incoming, because the Sacramento was like a Victory at Sea program with all the wind. Caught only 4 legal fish about 3 lbs each, all released. I don't normally troll the San Joaquin on the incoming, as most of that river produces better on the outgo, but there's more calm water there than on the Sac. My thoughts on Bob's question of,....do weekly or internet postings hurt our fishing? I feel weekly reports are fine in magazines or papers because the news is usually 3 to 7 days old, but the internet can be only minutes old. I know so many people that just jump from site to site, looking to get free up to the very second fishing reports, so they can go "RIGHT THERE" the very next morning, or that evening after the internet report. Dont get me wrong people, because I will help anyone that asks me for help finding fish. So lets get back to yesterdays hunt for fish. I never saw another boat on the water, which means I was the only one "looking for fish" on that river. Now would you or anyone else post on the internet if you found a nice school of fish, when no one else is looking for fish "ON THE WATER", instead of on the computer? Hell no you wouldn't, & neither would I. I worked my butt off yesterday with little to show for it, but it's a fishing report. Someone posted that someone made a 180 right in front of them & they almost had to stop,....well, I believe the person that made the 180 was me, & we had just brought in our lines & were heading east & there was a gang of boats that I didn't want to go through, so I made the turn in the 20' length of my boat & went directly back to the south from which I just came from with no lines in the water & I was plenty far inside of you without any gear in the water & didn't start to let out until I past you. You made a smart comment to me about you "ALMOST" had to stop trolling, because I made a turn in front of you,....I was 50 yards ahead of you & on the inside by at least 25 ft.....there was a weed patch just ahead of me & getting very shallow & I had no choice but to either make a 180 or cut in front of you, so we reeled up & spun right around. You dont have to worry about my boating skills, as I professionally raced to just under 200 mph on the water, & captained my commercial fishing vessel on the Bering Sea in Alaskan waters for 30+ years. I immediatly caught 2 fish & you turned around & came right on top of me, & asked what I was using,....had I been a jerk, I would have flipped you the bird, but instead I held up the lure & told you "EXACTLY" what color I was using. My boat is a 20' Boston Whaler Outrage center councel, with a P-Line decal on the sides & a huge white Evinrude 200 hp on a 5" jack plate. Hopefully when the Salmon season opens a week from this coming Saturday, some of the pressure on these stripers will back off, because this many boats killing that many fish isn't my idea of how to save a few fish for our grand kids......in case anyone is interested, we have approx 500,000 stripers in our system, compared to 6 million in the 60s. Keep in mind that I was around when the limit was 5 fish at 12" & than 3 fish, & now 2 fish at 18" & I've seen what happens if we don't police ourselves & think there's no end to these fish, so the thinking of,........lets rape the hell out of this fishery,.......is "NOT". Sorry if I stepped on peoples toes, but anyone that knows me, knows I tell it like it is, like it or not. My idea of a decent fishing report is, I fished the lower Sac between Walnut Grove & Collinsville for limits, both sides of the river, & there's a nice bunch of fish in our system, now it's up to you people to go & find them, because they "ARE" there. These people who want to know exactly or close,.....close only counts in farts & hand grenades. See you people on the water, & if you need help, just ask me, & if I can help, I will. Sal
Name: John Cullen
Email: hammerjohn@sbcglobal.net
Location: with everyone else it seems`
Weather: windy today
Water_condition: windswept
Date: 03-28.07
Hi all, just some random thoughts I'd like to throw out here. It used to be that we fisherpersons only had problems with ski baots, sail boats or rowers. Now we've discovered a new enemy and it's us. We are now attacking each other. We are the enemy within and headed for destruction it seems. Don't you think we had better start having a little patience with each other and help each other? When someone crosses your line and you lose line and maybe a lure too, keep your cool, talk to the person involved and explain to him or her why it happened. You see all those new cars on the road bumper to bumper at peak travel times, well guess what? Probably about a quarter to a half of them pruchased new boats and it's there first time on the water and they are desperately seeking the secrets us old farts have learned from years of experience. So instead of blowing your top, take a little time and show a little patience and help educate these folks. I think all those "in the know Peiple" who give seminars should also devote a little time on boating and fishing etiquette in their seminars too. I'm seventy years old and I'm still learning and I blow my cool too now and then but we sure need to all try to take care of our own problem by educating these folks instead of creating more problems. It surely can't hurt to try. Let's keep this site for reporting our results at fishing wether they're good reports or bad ones. Thanks, j.
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Not! Reading non/fishing reports
Weather: N/A
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 03-27-07
MARCH 27th........9:15pm..........The best spring run in three years & we all should be happy that the Delta & Sacto river has cleared and not running at flood stages as in the spring of 05 & 06.......Knowing the Striper population is nowhere close to the 50's,60's,& 70's and the striped bass fishery is somewhat bleek for the future, there is a pretty good run going on this spring......Main population is young 3-5 lb fish......then comes the 6-12 pounders.....pretty good numbers there........Larger fish are on the once in a while catch.......And over 30 lbs....Rare!!..............My question is: does using fishing reports on the internet & weekly subscribtions like the Western outdoors & Fishsniffer along with radio fishing reports do harm to the fishery?.......Maybe?.......Lets move on........Just recently, I defended a fellow veteran fisherman who had his line run over by another fisherman & I posted a report on the proper way to troll..........both shallow & deep......MAJOR MISTAKE ON MY PART!!!!!!!!!! This opened a whole can of worms!!!!!!! One report after another about all the bad things that happened while they were fishing...Or thats what you get for posting good fishing days!!! or giving out advice to people who just use the internet to find fish etc. Never giving up exact locations, but just GENERAL areas like North delta and such......All, my fishing buddies do the same thing......GENERAL FISHING AREAS ONLY!!!!! We have learned to not upset other fisherman giving EXACT locations.......Been going to the same locations for years.......Sal Di mercurio, know you have alot more years than I do in, and you are probally right.. Let them find their own fish......And ,they do get excited catching 20 inchers.......A keeper to you & me is gotta be over 8 lbs or so.. Really fun reading my fishing buddies reports & adventures especially when I don't get a chance to go...All the regulars on this web site do a great job of posting ........Well! Dammed if I don't & dammed if I do, the WEBMASTER of this site say's quit bitching & go back to posting FISHING REPORTS!!! Did he not read from some of the readers to quit posting reports?????It brings out the computer fisherman that can't find fish on their own!!....Confused!!!.....But, I know what he means.....I can promise you, I'll never give out advice on trolling.......If they want to run a deep runner in 5 feet, I'm looking the other way!!!! Ha,Ha!!.....Just can't stop giving out a HONEST report.........(Naked)
Name: John Cullen
Email: hammerjohn@sbcglobal.net
Location: Port of Sacto
Weather: N/A
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 03-27-07
First I apologize for taking up space on this site but a lot of our fisher persons use this site as I do and I just want to pass the word to them as a reminder. The Washington Outboard Club's ramp will close as of Friday the 30th at 6:PM for repairs. NO BOATS WILL LAUNCH OR RECOVER AFTER THAT TIME. (NO EXCEPTIONS). We expect to reopen within ten days after that time. Thanks guys John Cullen Assistant Secretary, Washington Outboard Club
Name: youknowitstrue@globalwarming.com
Email: wantingmuddywater@delta.com
Location: delta , to alaska, to japan
Weather: doom pending
Water_condition: doom pending
Date: 2-04-2007
Well, MW stays ahead of the game when he catches striper and everyone tries to follow his lead.. I guess he was ahead of the game leaving this site too...
Name: Webmaster
Email: moderator@fishinreport.com
Location: Here and there
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: dry
Date: 03-27-07
ENOUGH ! Grow up guys ! If I wanted to hear all this bitching I would listen to my kids for crist sake. Is this Fishinreport.com or I want to complain.com? 90% of the fishermen catch 10% of the fish and 10% catch 90% of the fish. Where do you fall and where do the newbees fall? Once they get skunked or blowen off the water a few times they will resume their Kokanee fishing. Let it go! I can't believe that someone is concerned about a guy pulling Rebels in 5' of water... LET HIM! He bought the lure, he can do with it what he wants. Now, lets get back to posting fishing reports... Thank you!
Name: keepitoffthenet.com
Email: NA/na
Location: rio vista area
Weather: na
Water_condition: na
Date: 03272007
Gimme A Break: Look at the last few posts on this topic. Most of the names have never posted a fishing report on this site before. But they sure will beg to keep them going. And with them there are a thousand more that serf this site and get info. You guys that are regulars and think that you are doing a great thing by telling everyone this info have not seen the full effect of this yet. Either you are not smart and or just cant help yourself to pound your chest. Each year it gets worse and worse. Crowds of people. Look at all the boat with stars on the side. You now have the Fish Sniffer crowd that usally fishes for Kokanee and trout are down there with there down riggers hanging off the side of there boat and trolling for stripers. What a joke. I have fished the delta and rivers for the last 30 years. Within the last ten the internet has already destroyed the feather river for salmon. It is so crowded that it is like doing battle. The Sacramento for stripers is the same. You used to be able to fish it with only a few boats on it and that was around 12 years ago. But right after the internet came out the rivers got very crowded by people that wanted a free lesson and or info in fishing. You guys that get to fish during the week have a little less crowds but give it time. It is still coming. One long time member has seen or hopefully seen some of the light when it comes to crowds of people finding out about his spots on the internet and quit posting. Get a clue. There has also been a few members of the Fish Sniffer striper board that has been removed as well. If your smart you will teach your friends, email them privately, and make fishing like it is supposed to be. Because the fish are paying the price. And what about these fish. A population of stripers that used to range in the millions probably in the tens of, now down to only a couple million. With very few large breeding females. Only a bunch of small males that are getting ripped up by treble hooks in the eye and gills. I troll so I know what it does and some of these fish get really hurt. How about these guys that are keeping the big spawners. Can you teach that in your ways of teaching people how to catch fish. I had a friend ask me for some advice on catching fish down to rio vista a week ago and told him how to catch a few stripers. The only thing I asked was that he let the big females go if he caught one. He promised only to have his freind in the boat kill a 20#er. Needless to say he will not be receiving much more info. Just remember that all your teachings are killing this fishery. You (regular) posters that may let go a big one or keep none at all are different than the average joe that is going to kill a big spawning female. The striper population is haveing troubles. Teaching people to catch, and with that comes killing, will not help. And last but least, there is not a leg for you regular posters to stand on to complain about people trolling to close, and or cutting your lines. Remember you are the ones that put all these people there. Last week I was trolling and had a guy do a 180 about 100 feet in front of me. He then proceeded to let out his lines and let them out right under my boat. I had to stop trolling or I would have ran him over. Needless to say I just moved to another part of the river, all by myself and caught some fish away form the crowds. But those are the kind of jerks that have been put down there by this and other sites.
Name: Sal DiMercurio
Email: Whaler1@sbcglobal.net
Location: on the internet
Weather: windy as hell
Water_condition: sloopy
Date: 03-26-07
If you think the internet isn't reaching "thousands" of people with 1 post, your really nieve [ sp]. Just last night I got a call from Elko Nevada, from a guy that got a call from a buddy that saw "on the internet" that "EVERYONE" is catching 10 to 30 stripers just below & above Rio Vista. So now this guy from Nevada is coming down with 3 other guys to get in on the "SLAUGHTER" as he put it. He nor his 3 buddies have every fished stripers, but as he says, can't be much to it if "EVERYONE" is knocking the crap out of them & telling the whole world about it. If thats not enough, this morning my brother-inlaw from Colorado calls me, & says he reads a couple sites, & it sounds like the river is absolutly boiling over with striped bass............& he wants to come down for a week & borrow my other whaler, so he & the guy he wants to bring can fish. Both of those calls came 100% because of the internet, not word of mouth. The sadest part of all this is, 99% of the fish being caught are either under size or barely legal. Hell I see people taking pictures of their 20" - 22" fish like their 1,000 lb Marlin trophies.....man thats sad. At a time when our striped bass count is at it's absolute lowest of the lowest, do you people really believe it's the right thing to do, to post & boast that you caught 20 stripers today. When you have to measure a fish to see if it's legal, it's time to really evaluate if your doing the right thing by posting to the world that you caught 15 or 35. Just remember, all the 18 & 20" fish you take today, are the 5 pounders of tomorrow & the 20 pounders of 5 years from now. But what the hell, lets tell the world " on the INTERNET" to come help us wipe them out. Don't you people wonder if there's already enough pressure on this fishery? Or do you feel we need to teach & tell absolutly everyone that clicks on a fishing site where & how to help wipe these fish out? I've got friends that fish with bait & are averaging [ today, right now ] at least 1 or 2 .....40 plus pounders a week, with 1`/2 dozen 20 & 30+ pounders & the "ONLY REASON" they are able to do so is, they "DONT "tell a soul. Someone posted they fished west bank on Sunday & they had no problems with only 6 boats there,.....6 boats & the wind was blowing 30 mph. No wind & there will be 96 boats there, not just 6, because loose lips sink ships. So if you think the internet isn't to blame with instant information about the fish you caught 1 hour ago, what do you attribute this huge mass of people chasing these baby fish to? Sal
Name: Brian McClendon
Email: mcclen001@aol.com
Location: rio vista area
Weather: windy
Water_condition: ok
Date: 03-27-05
ok, its one thing to have 100 ft of line out but 150ft plus. That gets a little ridiculous. How the heck would the guy that thinks he's giving you plenty of room know you have all that line out. You also have to figure that not everyone trolls in these areas we do so there again you cant hog the whole river with your line 10 miles out behind the boat or your asking for trouble. We must remember not everyone knows that. This is a great site for newcomers because they can get educated on line distance for trollers but still must remember not everyone knows. Another thing to consider is what some baitshops or a sporting good store might tell a boater on how to fish right. Not everyone goes to Fishermans Warehouse or Haps. I think all you can do is let a boat know thats too close to the rear. Be Polite. I like the bull horn idea myself.
Name: RC Graham
Email: rgraham28@hotmail.com
Location: Delta Rio Vista
Weather: Sunny
Water_condition: Rough
Date: 03-27-07
I for one appreciate the reports on this site from those that take time to post them. I enjoy reading them when I'm at work and when I can't fish. It's good to know there are folks out there who are willing to share info for us who can't make it out there everyday but when we get a day off we know that there might be a fish out there with our name on it. So A BIG THANKS to those who post here at least we know there are still sportsmen out there who are good folks... We trolled Sunday off Sandy Beach and not one fouled line for the 6 boats out there doing the same.. Give space and respect each others boundries and everybody will be happy...
Name: Dan Slagle
Email: dslagle@bnctransit.com
Location: nowhere debate
Weather: none
Water_condition: none
Date: 03-27-07
I just wanted to say thanks to all the fishermen out there that have shared there wisdom with me over the years. I have learned allot form Mark and his seminars and Allan form his TV Show and a few others on this site. It allows us newbies (well 5 years deap now for me now) to go down there and at least have a shot at catching something. It really sucks when you pay the gas and launch fees and bait prices and go down and catch 0 fish. I did that for the first year. I think it's unfair to say the internet has done this. With out this I would not be able to take my kids out and show them the right way to do it. The world is full of dumbasses and that's just the way it is. That does not make every new guy out that's trying to learn a bad guy. Maybe he just doesn't know what the edicate is. But mostly it's commen sense and some peole lack this simple thing. That's just peolple in general. You guys are always posting the general area the fish are in allowing the readers to go down and find them. I have never read a report that said I caught 10 keepers in 12 feet of water, a half mile down from the Rio Vista bridge right next to the farm right next to that log that sticks out right next to the tullies. Never. General area is the way it should be. Well anyways. I hope that spam is not back that almost made me sick when I saw that, bad memories. Everybody just just chill and keep fishing and be nice. And if you get a dumbass rolling over your trolling path, catch up with him and tell him what he's doing wrong, and if he's a jerk, pull out your salmon club and beat the living crap out of him! LOL Dan
Name: Erik Tallstrom
Email: tallstr@pacbell.net
Location: Sacramento Delta
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 03-26-07
I generaslly do not post non fishing reports and do not like to get involved in debate, but I will make this exception. I have also experienced rude and inconsiderate people that have crossed my lines and tried to race ahead of to cross in right on front of me to get my trolling lsne. But I don't think that it is fair or accruate to blame such behavior on the internet. There are lots of sources pf info and a lot of nice considerate fishermen also obtain needed and valuable info from the net. We should not let a few dumb and inconsierate people rob us of this resource. The simple solution to the problems cited is to carry a bullhorn and let these people know what they are doing wrong. I am going to get one and keep posting on the Internet and enjoying others posts.
Name: Jeff Earl
Email: tropic2tropical@hotmail.com
Location: Old sacramento near vierras
Weather: breezy
Water_condition: not bad... clear
Date: 03-25-07
Guys... I went Trolling with Rod Bowden for the first time this past Sunday. The guy knows where the fish are. He put us on top of them every stop. My arm hurt from all the fish . The only problem... other fisherman see a couple of nice fish hanging over the side... ( for my later BBQ ) You'd thought someone had rung the dinner bell. Every boat.... except Mr Wilson's, seemed to follow us. We were magnets for beginners in their decked out 50k boats, but are clueless . So they run right up our hind ends while we have 150 feet of line out..... Peels off all the line from my reel... before shruging... at least he saved my lure... but took 200 yards of brand new braided line rapped around his kicker prop.
Name: TibbyTwo
Email: tibby@inreach.com
Location: sac/Juan delta
Weather: N/A
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 03-26-07
I Just want to start this by stating that I have been fishing on these river for almost 30 years I started of fishing with my Grand father and Grand Mother when the would Camp out for the entire Spring and fall run. on Bannan Island. But the times have changed technoigy has changed, and our attitudes with each other has changed. Common curteosy is disappearing, people don't help each other anymore. it used to be if some had hooked a big fish we would stay clear or if they need help, I have now seen other fisherman troll over someones when they had a fish on. I have seen boat cut across the backs of boats trolling get their line in their prop and cut of the lure and keep it. It is sad. We need to start treating people with respect and that incudes on and off the water, blowing up at people on a web site is just as rude and unacceptable as doing it in person, calm down before you post. If people want to post exactly where they caught their 30 fish fine, I have never know a school of stripers to stay in one place more than six hour, yes they may come back if conditions are right, but everthing is in a state of flux, And there are no guarentees, Blowing up at people who make mistakes only teaches them it is acceptable to act in such a fashion. if there is a problem talk to each other work it out and you will be more likely not to have that problem in the future. Just remeber everybody has a RIGHT to be on the water fishing even if they are doing it wrong, working against each other only leads to every have a bad expeince, working together we can all have some fun.
Name: Sal DiMercurio
Email: Whaler1@sbcglobal.net
Location: Both rivers
Weather: not
Water_condition: not
Date: 03-26-07
I feel the internet has produced a breed of fishermen that no long are able to think for themselves. People now just want to click on a site to find where the fish are, what their using to catch them, what part of the tide is best & to hell with trying to find fish on their own anymore. It's brought out people that know very little & thrown them in with experts that can no longer fish as they should, because some jerk just ran over their line & is yelling at you. For some reason or other, he didn't know there was a line attatched to my rod, & now he wants to fight. I had that happen to me"TWICE" last Friday, at the mouth of Steamboat. It became obvious they had no idea of how to troll or cast lures. I was told to stay clear of him, by him, because he wants to fish that weed patch & for me to go somewhere else......DUH !! The internet has "RUINED" many a good bite for the people that "ARE" fishermen, & brought people out that read these reports, but don't know sh!! about having any respect for anyone else. Isn't it much easier to click on a site & read where to go, instead of trying to find your own fish? There are litterally hundreds of guys lurking on these sites , just reading the reports, yet wouldn't post a report if their life depended on it. The attitude of the internet is, why should I waste my time & fuel looking for fish, when someone else can do it for me. I believe in most cases your not helping anyone by giving exactly where your fishing, & that you caught 30 or 50 stripers. All your doing is putting the kiss of death on that bite. What the hell happen to real fishermen that went out & found their own fish, instead of follow the leader? It's sad, because if the top guns die off or quit posting, 50% of the so called wannabe fishermen wouldn't even know where to start, or which direction to even beguin looking for fish. When you put 50 or 100 boats on a school of stripers in shallow water, do you really think you helped anyone??????....think about it before you post. I will help anyone who asks me, but I stopped posting exactly where I had a very good day of fishing, because I've seen it over & over again where 20 to 46 boat showed up the very next day & that spot became history. I think it's more than enough to just say you fished the upper Sacramento river below Walnut Grove or the San Joaquin river below Pirates lair & let people learn for themselves just how that fish finder on your dash works. I've trolled stripers for just about 60 years, & it makes me sick to see how rude people are now. This new breed thinks they own the water, & we owe it to them to tell them exactly where, what to use, how deep, what lure, what color lure, how much line out, how fast, how many tails we lost & lets not forget which direction they bit best. Come-on people, spead out & find your own fish, instead of being a follower . Sal
Name: Sal DiMercurio
Email: Whaler1@sbcglobal.net
Location: Both rivers
Weather: not
Water_condition: not
Date: 03-26-07
I feel the internet has produced a breed of fishermen that no long are able to think for themselves. People now just want to click on a site to find where the fish are, what their using to catch them, what part of the tide is best & to hell with trying to find fish on their own anymore. It's brought out people that know very little & thrown them in with experts that can no longer fish as they should, because some jerk just ran over their line & is yelling at you. For some reason or other, he didn't know there was a line attatched to my rod, & now he wants to fight. I had that happen to me"TWICE" last Friday, at the mouth of Steamboat. It became obvious they had no idea of how to troll or cast lures. I was told to stay clear of him, by him, because he wants to fish that weed patch & for me to go somewhere else......DUH !! The internet has "RUINED" many a good bite for the people that "ARE" fishermen, & brought people out that read these reports, but don't know sh!! about having any respect for anyone else. Isn't it much easier to click on a site & read where to go, instead of trying to find your own fish? There are litterally hundreds of guys lurking on these sites , just reading the reports, yet wouldn't post a report if their life depended on it. The attitude of the internet is, why should I waste my time & fuel looking for fish, when someone else can do it for me. I believe in most cases your not helping anyone by giving exactly where your fishing, & that you caught 30 or 50 stripers. All your doing is putting the kiss of death on that bite. What the hell happen to real fishermen that went out & found their own fish, instead of follow the leader? It's sad, because if the top guns die off or quit posting, 50% of the so called wannabe fishermen wouldn't even know where to start, or which direction to even beguin looking for fish. When you put 50 or 100 boats on a school of stripers in shallow water, do you really think you helped anyone??????....think about it before you post. I will help anyone who asks me, but I stopped posting exactly where I had a very good day of fishing, because I've seen it over & over again where 20 to 46 boat showed up the very next day & that spot became history. I think it's more than enough to just say you fished the upper Sacramento river below Walnut Grove or the San Joaquin river below Pirates lair & let people learn for themselves just how that fish finder on your dash works. I've trolled stripers for just about 60 years, & it makes me sick to see how rude people are now. This new breed thinks they own the water, & we owe it to them to tell them exactly where, what to use, how deep, what lure, what color lure, how much line out, how fast, how many tails we lost & lets not forget which direction they bit best. Come-on people, spead out & find your own fish, instead of being a follower . Sal
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: California Delta
Weather: NA
Water_condition: NA
Date: 03-26-07
Re trollers in the wrong lanes. Let's all try to remember we're sportsmen who should like to share the lore with others, old and new comers. By providing e-mails to our readers that may not know the proper way to troll in crowded conditions, turn out when hooked up, back off when someone in front does not, etc. we're sharing the way to do it with some people who have not learned how to yet . We won't get the word out to everyone at one time but we'll get one at a time, over time. I'm not bothered by certain areas being crowded certain days, certain times. I can go to another nearby area and usually find fish. When I report, as Bob said, I use "general area" descriptions so as to not unintentionally contributing to over impacting a specific area (particularly if it is a small area). Internet postings are here to stay and we're all trying to learn how to use them intelligently. Let's stay friends. ps - My lucky dog, Spike, says hi to all.
Name: Bob Harries( Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: N/A At Home...............
Weather: Raining
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 03-26-07
Hey! Vallejojoe, Man! I think your missing the point...The whole purpose of having a fishing report is to know whats going on lately.....Really, don't think anyone is giving out exact locations where the fish are bitting or not bitting.....Just GENERAL locations.......But, on the other hand, yeah, we would like the novice fisherman to have a chance to aleast get in an area thats producing some action & learn...........I really enjoy reading post on this website & it helps me out all the time.....Vallejojoe....There's no crying in fishing & we know that!!... Just trying to educate some of the new guys.....Also, when the fishing SUCKs!! Its reported also.....This wedsite is a TOOL!!! And if you were on this web, You were looking for some information...Right?......Right on.....I"m out...
Name: Jack Morris jr
Email: jackmo69@msn.com
Location: At home resting
Weather: clear
Water_condition: clear
Date: 03-26-07
Hey all Did you all see that Spam I hope that they havent figuerd out how to mass post on this sight agene...... J/M
Name: ROBERT from shell
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal,net
Location: lake amador
Weather: over cast
Water_condition: simi clear
Date: 03-25-07
Well i just bought a humminbird 787 c2! I wanted to see how it works with the tri quad beam transducer that from bass pro. Its a awsome product. I got on the water around 9.47am. To my suprise not many boats were out thier. Started to troll with a fire tiger lure. My friend son was using a orange and yellow repala. He nailed 4 fish and the largest wighing about 4 3/4. they were all off of large points in 36 feet of water. Startin the first of may 2007 I will be in Elk-grove off Elk-grove blvd and I-5 Please come in and say HI! That means you allen free Ice for all boats that buys somethin
Name: Vallejojoe
Email: eeg2@pge.com
Location: West bank Sac River
Weather: Calm
Water_condition: Crowded
Date: 03-26-2007
This is to commment on trollers in the wrong lanes. What do you except when you post catching huge numbers of fish exactly where you caught them. You will have every Tom,Dick and Harry out there dragging every possible combination of lures possible. All these computer fishermen want to do is hit a website report and go right to the spot with all there brand new boats. What ever happened to the good old days of putting in your time and telling your best fishing buddies?Why would you post it to the whole world?This is why you have guys crossing your lines and trolling in the wrong depths with the wrong lures. Go ahead keep posting all this great fishing and then ask why fishermen are running over your lines.I know this is the way it is,but don't complain when it is very crowded and you are not having a good time. LOL
Name: Justhoppen
Email: mel@riebes.com
Location: Rio Vista - Cache Slough
Weather: windy
Water_condition: ok
Date: 03-25-07
I am a newbee, But I did not run over anyone lines. But I was doing it all wrong. I could not figure out why some people trolled fast and some slow. Thanks to Bob I now under stand. I was using a same speed for both deep and shallow. We newbees are a pain but we do appreciate the help from you guys in the know. note, I did catch one keeper not knowing what I was doing. Thanks
Name: XIMENA-CASTILLO
Email: XIMENA-CASTILLO@tju.com
Location: Miami Beach
Weather: 81171148
Water_condition: 73110121
Date: 47831521
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Name: BassJack
Email: navesj@yahoo.com
Location: Walnut Grove
Weather: nice
Water_condition: clear/61 degrees
Date: 03-24-2007
3/24/2007 - Launched at New Hope Landing at 7:00 am with Cha. We headed down the South Fork of the Mokelumne River and fished around Hog Slough with fish traps at daybreak. No luck, so we trolled down the Mokelumne and Cha picked up an 18” fish on a broken back Rebel which we released. We trolled back up the Mokelumne to Wimpy’s with no more hits. Cha picked up another fish near the Walnut Grove marina on the slack tide. We both had plans and had to get off the water at 11:30 am. We never really found any good concentrations of fish. We covered about 10 miles today. The water was clear and 61 degrees
Name: Dan Slagle
Email: dslagle@bnctransit.com
Location: Verona Sacramento
Weather: Nice Sunny
Water_condition: little dirty
Date: 03-24-07
Fished up at Verona with some Sardines. Fished below the Verona Joe's Cantina in about 12 feet of water. Caught one keeper at 20 inches and a shaker between 3 people. So there moving up but slowly. Not in full swing yet! Lots of bites in the early morning died off after 11 am. Will try next weekend.
Name: Naked Fisherman (Bob)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Checking out reports
Weather: N/A
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 03-26-07
MONDAY......MARCH 26th.................TO;...... ROD BOWDEN.............................................................. Guess the problem is educating the new fisherman that does not understand the methods of TROLLING?.......(SHALLOW TROLL)........Boat speed.....Fast...5-6 mph.....Water depth..........5-8 feet..........(LURES)..........Shallow type, designed to only dive to 5 feet or so..............(DEEP TROLL).......Boat speed.....SLOW....less than 3 mph.......Water depth........10-18 feet.....(LURES).......Deep divers,designed to dive deeper than 10 feet............ Shallow Troll & Deep troll cannot run in the same lanes!! First! the deep runners can't run in 5-8 feet of water!!! You'll hook the bottom......Secondly....There are two boat speeds going on.....Not gonna work!.....(Solution).....If using deep divers,simple stay outside of the faster moving boats so you don't break up their forward motion......Most shallow troll anglers, if you'll ask them for information will share methods of operations so you too can get envolved catching stripers in very shallow water......Don't want to sound like a (KNOW It All) fisherman, just want to make a point....And that is: with a little heads up both deep trollers & shallow trollers can work the same area using different lanes......and catch fish......I learned from the Master of the Shallow troll, Mr.Clyde Wands & his approach to trolling opened up a whole new world for me & many others...I do still catch lots of fish with the deep divers when the conditions are right.......Hang in Rod.......See ya on the river........(Naked).....
Name: Josh Knee
Email: athleticsfan4lf87@yahoo.com
Location: sac river freeport area
Weather: windy and cold
Water_condition:
Date: 03-25-2007
went out last night (saturday) down by freeport with a few friends. they got down there around 8:30 and i ended up getting down there around 10:30. baited up with a pile worm and so did my buddy. around 11:15 i looked over and it looked like my buddies rod was getting hit but we really couldn't tell at first because of the wind. then it got a real good hit or pump and he ran over and just set the hook as hard as he could. started realing in and just seemed like he was snagged then all of a sudden the fish broke water and took off. after about a 10 minute fight we get a look at the fish and it's huge. well we have no net and no snare so i go in about knee deep and grab this sturgeon by the gills and wrestle it to shore. after some excitement put the measuring tape on it and it was 60 inches and at least 60 plus pounds. been fishing for them since november and we finnaly got are first sturgeon. so heading back out mid week to see if i can get my first one. oh yeah lots of jumpers... josh
Name: Otha Livingston
Email: Olivingston@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sac River/San Juaquin
Weather: WINDY
Water_condition: STAINED
Date: 03-25-07
Used silver/blue rebels, for 8 Keepers to 7 pounds... A BUNCH of hits no sticks on my Bomber. Bent the hooks on the lure! (No time to change out the hooks). Trolled in about 6' with SHALLOW runners. Don't usually fish the weekends for the very reason listed below. WINDY
Name: Rod Bowden
Email: jstrollin@sbcglobal.net
Location: vieiras to koket
Weather: windy overcast
Water_condition: clear/61 degrees
Date: 03-25-07
out very early , with friend Jeff Earl . we hit 16 total fish . 14 keepers to 9#s , 2 shakers . 5 hit no stick . off the water @ 2:00 pm . b - 16 bomber rainbowtrout , rebel (bbr) the clown . i have had a little trouble with guys running bbr deep divers in 5 feet of water . last week 1 boat crossed my lines . blew out a gear in 1 of my reels . this week 1 boat crossed us and caught up Jeffs line , cost him a pretty penny for all that braided spectre fibre line . ??? does anyone know , or have some idea why people are running bbr in 5 feet of water ??? they must know something i don't !!!
Name: Rod Bowden
Email: jstrollin@sbcglobal.net
Location: vieiras to koket
Weather: windy/73 degrees
Water_condition: clear 61 degrees
Date: 03-24-07
got out at 10:30 am . hit 7 keepers including 2 10#ers , took a break at 2:00 pm, for breakfast and to pick up friend Gary Barre at 3:45 pm . back at it we got 11 more keepers to 10 #s , and 4 shakers 6 hit no stick . b-16 bomber rainbowtrout , rebel the clown .
Name: Whiteey sr.
Email: Finchaser
Location: North Delta
Weather: Sunny, wind later to 20 mi.
Water_condition: Clear, some areas dirty
Date: 03-24-07
Old fishing bud Kevin went with me on his day off to look for Mr. Striper. Launched at Brannon Island at 7:15 a. m. Whew early for me and hit the west bank using bombers for not even a hit . So moved to north and trolled the channel for a few fish. Ran into Naked Bob and his bride who was nailing um. We moved north as Kevin was wanting to throw lures as he was learning how to get um with fish traps. Not many fish there had several off and ons and the ones hooked were about 8lb size and one took my trap and broke my line at the boat Darn! Moved up the channel and trolled water turned somewhat cloudy and the further you went the worse it got. So motored down and threw lures where Kevin my green head fish trap caught on and began nail um. He refused to give back. We then trolled the shallows again where Kevin gave me a lesson in trolling as all caught were his except a shaker. OUCH. Good to fish with you again Kevin and good luck Sunday.
Name: dr pepper
Email: $#@&^%+)>?
Location: Sacramento
Weather: nice then breezy
Water_condition: very clear
Date: 03-24-07
Well we put in at DISCOVERY PARK around 10 am hoping to catch some stripers going up river .... lots of trailers in the parking lot mostly fishermen and the bank fishermen on the west sac'to side was loaded ..... as we came out from the ramp we saw a boat netting a striper about 6 #...... anchored up thinking this might be a good day .... my girl got a take down but missed , watched the people fishing the banks for ZERO ----the boats around us after about an hour& half started pulling anchor as we also called it a day .....it is nice fishing local ....Quit early ----- OUT
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: CACHE SLOUGH & UPSTREAM
Weather: BREEZY & WARM AFTERNOON
Water_condition: CLEAR AS IT GETS AT 62.4 @
Date: 03-24-07
SATURDAY, MARCH 24th,07............Took my wife Sandy ( third day in a row fishing) with me & launched at Hogback......Man! the parking lot was almost FULL at 7:45 am. You know how I love fishing weekends!......RIGHT!! .But, Sandy is not retired like me & you gotta take her out when you can.....Instead of turning left at the mouth of Steamboat, we went to the right & shallow trolled the Cache slough area......GOOD DECISION !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hitting the top of the high tide and when it turned, the bite was REDHOT for more than a hour.......We used Bomber 16's in rainbow trout & the standard clown color, running at 1,300 rpm's ( 5 mph.)..........All fish, caught were MALES to nine lbs.......Lots of action & lots of lossed trick worms!...............Two double hookups.....THANKS SO MUCH, Bob White for loaning us some worms......Us Jetcraft guys gotta stick together!..........The out going tide was very good to us as we brought 27 fish to the boat by 2:30 pm.........Again, zero fish went over ten pounds!!!! All fish released to find that Fat female & make babies............Ended the day bait fishing in Minor, catching 2 more schoolies that took our total count to 29 fish........Could not reach 30!!!!!!!!Oh well....Its just a number! Did see many other fisherman catching fish, so a good day for all..........The WEEKEND WARRIORS in Minor slough did their best to blast by us on anchor & rock us to death!! Whats up with that?....No Manners!........Less than 40 feet from the shore & they decide to run between us & the bank at full speed.....DUH!!!......Again,.... just venting............Hey, Guy Brown, we made the wrong turn yesterday!........Cache slough & upstream, very clear......with fish!........Taking a day off tomorrow, & mowing the lawn before the thunderstorms arrive Monday & Tuesday......See ya on the river....(Naked).....P.S. Tom Ramage......Thinking of you.....Maybe next week?...........
Name: Tom Callaghan
Email: ttttttt
Location: San Jaquin River
Weather: great
Water_condition: 62 clear
Date: 03-24-07
George and I went out From Brannon Island. We hit mouth of three mile slough at San Jaquin, Decker island, west bank, sac river, Steamboat slough and old dairy. We caught ?, lost track after 10, maybe 14-15. 3-4 shakers. most at 21-23". Kept 2 at 20", 24" and 25" all males. We used yo-zuri's, bombers and smithwicks, all in redhead shallow divers. trolling 4-6 mph GPS. water 6-16 ft deep. Yes we caught them in 16 ft with shallow runners. one at the coast guard training boat and one at duck island resort.
Name: TibbyTwo
Email: raven@the-ravens.net
Location: San Joaquin
Weather: nice /70 deg light breeze
Water_condition: 61 deg semi clear
Date: 03-24-07
Trolled the san Joaquin from 3 mile to the Mokolome(SP) and Back for total of nine fish 4 shaker 5 keeper from 18 in to 5lbs kept fish at 20 in 3lbs and 5 lbs
Name: Rick Moore
Email: shuddabeen@sbcglobal.net
Location: Comanche Lake
Weather: Great /Coled off
Water_condition: 62/58
Date: 03-23-07
Well Bill & I hit the lake twice this week on 3/19 & 3/23 was bisy so late report. Monday was great for Bill, I was realy fronted ended it is hard to beat a gie that hits the right side every time even when he lets you pick your spot.Just coldn't get it right if I took the left the fish where on the righr.O whell we had 23 up to 4.5# and lots of 3+. I did manage a limet out of those 23.Friday what a diference! That cool storm realy put the fish off the shalows.We didn't see very meany fish untill late in the afternoon, the bite was tuff.We did end up with Bill having 10 and I got 8 not bad for the cond.We got fish from 3.75 to 2.5 not to bad.shuddabeen
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Discovery Bay
Weather: Perfect 75 degrees
Water_condition: Stained
Date: 03-24-07
I took my good friend Kenny out yesterday to fish Discovery Bay. We started fishing about 87am with a high tide about 8:45am. We couldn't get a hit all morning in Disco. We fished Middle River and I caught 3 keepers and two shakers on a senko and Red Eye Shad. Poor Kenny couldn't even get a hit till 3pm fishing a Red Eye Shad in Old River. Then he got 2 hits in a row casting a Red Eye along the weed break line. However, they were just shakers. But he was tickled to death just to catch a fish after going 7 hours and no hits. We left about 4:15pm. That's it! Good fishin' Jerry
Name: Bob Harries (Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Rio Vista to Walnut Grove
Weather: Warm,Partly cldy, some breezes
Water_condition: Semi Clear to clear at 61.5 @
Date: 03-24-07
MARCH 23rd......FRIDAY............My company for the day was Guy Brown & his wonder dog Spike.........On this day, we covered lots of ground using the tides for methods.....We caught most fish shallow trolling, but also got bit using deep divers.....Started the day just at the old sacramento river area just below Vieria's...This was at the top of the outgo....Unlike Thursday, the bite was just a few here & there....Decided to move down to the old Dairy, hit three fish in shallow water then moved across to the west bank for one fish....With the tide going out at west bank, noticed the water clarity getting dingy.....Returned to Old Sac river & headed for the Iseton bridge area. haven't hit fish in this area yet!! Don't know why? In years past, this is a great place to troll....Oh well, we then finished the day on anchor just below Walnut Grove....Pretty slow bite here with just a few schoolies...Again, better on Thursday......In a nutshell, Yeah, we caught fish but did not get into a strong bite.....Total keepers caught......12 to 6 pounds, all males.....Didn't hit any undersize & no monsters.......A fun day on the river once again....Thanks Spike & Guy for for sharing the moment...See ya on the river.....( Naked)....Rain? on the horizon????????Cooling trend?????
Name: Rod Bowden
Email: jstrollin@sbcglobal.net
Location: rio vista to isleton
Weather: nice 73 degrees slight breeze
Water_condition: 61.5 degrees
Date: 03-23-07
cut out of work early ,good friend Rocky Cariglio with me . out at 3 pm . out of water at 9:30 pm . 14 striper to 8# . 12 keepers , 2 shakers . at least 10 hit no stick . rainbowtrout b - 16 bomber , rebel clown . home by midnight to watch meerkat manor . LOL !!!
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Sac River side
Weather: 48-71*, clear to cloudy, 0-2 mph wind
Water_condition: 61*, clear to semi-clear
Date: 03-22-07
Thursday, "Looking for Stripers in all the wrong places". Pastor Steve & I launched at Hogback & trolled and bait fished for stripers. We caught and released two small legals trolling (one in the Sac, the other in the Old Sac). We bait fished for a short while next to Bob Harries. He got one on bait, three trolling earlier. The stripers are out there, others were catching them. I made some bad decisions regarding when &/or where to fish. We did, however, learn several new places to try on future outings. Beautiful weather, day. Thanks for the company Steve. I have an invite to go out with Bob Harries tomorrow, "Looking for stripers in all the right places?"
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Steamboat & Walnut Grove area (LOOP)
Weather: Partly Cldy Very nice!!
Water_condition: Semi Clear at 61 @
Date: 03-23-07
MARCH 22nd........THURSDAY.......Got a very late start launching at Hogback & found the parking lot half full! Didn't get my line wet till 10:30 am. Picked up 3 schoolies in Steamboat super quick, but decided to head around the corner and hit the main Sacto. My plan was doing the loop from Vieria's to Isleton to Steamboat & back to Hogback......Lots of boats in the lower Sacto and lots of small schoolies being caught.....Tried the Isleton bridge without success and moved upstream towards Walnut Grove.....Less boats!!!! Found 13 feet of water and anchored on a inside curve, one of my old favorite holes.....Pastor Steve & Guy Brown showed up after a while & anchored just next to me....I caught fish all day but the ratio was a fish every 30 minutes or so...The bite was not red hot, but steady the rest of the afternoon.....Most fish were between 3- 7 pounds but did get a 21 lb female that I quickly released.....Good fighter!!!.....You must really watch your rod when on the balance beam, cause I almost lost my rod twice!!....Ended the day with about 12 fish....All males with only one cow.........Taking Guy & his LUCKY dog Spike this morning and trying it again......The fish are on the move.....Upstream......See ya on the river......(Naked)......P.S. Yeah sardines were the ticket!!...
Name: Bill Crooks
Email: williamcrooks@sbcglobal.net
Location: Port of Sacto.
Weather: great
Water_condition: Simi clear 59-62
Date: 03-22-07
Joe Grandchamp picked up his new, 20ft, North River at the shop after some break in service & I met him at the Port at 10:00AM. (That’s a Portagee starting time!) We mostly thru swim baits, although we did some trolling. We had a few hits & caught two small bass but no stripers. Everyone we saw gave us thumbs down, except a sleek, black, creature. He ripped open two stripers right in front of us, laughed, flipped his tail & swam away. We mostly cruised up & down the channel at 40+ mph, just having fun. All this came to a screeching halt when Joe got a call that his picture is on the cover of this week’s Western Outdoor News. “Got to go now.” He says at 1:30PM. I think he was headed to the Warehouse to buy all the WON copies. Oh well, he caught the 26# striper in my boat!
Name: MJPFISHON
Email: mpeckham@pacbel.net
Location: west bank Rio vista
Weather: Windy 5 to 10 miles hr
Water_condition: clear water 61.8 degreese
Date: 03-19-07
We launched at Sherman Island. White caps in the Delta not bad? Shot across to the West bank and started to troll Yo-zuri's towards Rio Vista. Wind picked up, but it was sheltered closer to Rio Vista. Picked up 6 Stripers 19 to 24 inches on the incoming tide after 10:30 to 2 pm, Lots of boats trolling to dodge. Wind really was picking up. Headed of the delta around 2:30 ran down the West bank, and then shot across the Delta. Should have gone down farther and came in with the wind to Sherman Island. We were ¾ of the way across the delta was ok. When we came closer to the channel to Sherman Island, the white caps and swells were coming over the bow and over my canvas top. The wind surfers were all around me dodging my boat. Slow and cool, we headed into the channel and out of the swells and white caps, them on to the boat ramp! Next time the delta is that rough I’ll launch at Rio vista or go find a good slough to fish in.
Name: Heineken Man
Email: Heinekenman.com
Location: Folsom Lake
Weather: cloudy then pouring
Water_condition: nice, rising
Date: 03-20-07
Went to Folsom Lake. Fished drop shot pink, brown/purple finesse roboworms. Started at 3pm, got off water at 4:30 when the rain poured in. Only got 1 hr worth of actual fishing. Caught 2 spotted bass and 1 small mouth. Spotted bass at 2lb and 2.5lb small mouth bass at 2.5lbs. Was fun. fishing is heating up. prespawn.
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Clarksburg Flats
Weather: Sunny light wind
Water_condition: 62 Degrees getting clearer
Date: 03-20-07
I took a friend of mine to baitfish the Clarksburg area thinking a few males might be up there. However, it wasn't March 20 yet. I didn't get one good bite. Bill got one good take down, but I think it was a splittail. We fished there from 7:30am till 12:30pm, then we went back up to Garcia and try there. No good there either. I caught one shaker. That's it! Jerry Yuke
Name: Alan Fishermans Warehouse
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: Clear Lake Lake Port
Weather: Windy & front moved in
Water_condition: good 57*
Date: 03-19-07
Headed up to Clear Lake to do a show for next week. Started out nice and then the wind came up in early AM. We went up north and fished the flats out of Lake Port Keys. Caught twelve bass on swim baits there and then we fished all the points on the way back to state park. Caught qiute a few on swim senko's too. Warren got the biggest at 6.50 pounds and we had over twenty two pounds for our best five.
Name: Bob Harries (Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: WISH I WERE OUT there!!! reading posts...
Weather: N/A
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 03-19-07
Monday March 19th.............GROUNDED FOR A FEW DAYS!!..........After reading the fishing reports for the past couple days, it looks like ROD BOWDEN had the right idea fishing the lower Sacto. to isleton.........That group of mostly male fish that have been hanging below are on the move!! He proved it twice!!........They are probally up to the Courtland area by now.....But, I'll have the Grandkids to watch till Thursday...at 8 months old & 3 years old, TOO young to take fishing....Thought about it!! Just kidding...My daughter would kill me.......Hey! Bill Crooks, save me some trick tails from the warehouse....I'm almost OUT!!!......Looks like a NORTH wind maybe on Weds?......See ya on the river.......(Naked)...............and Guy Brown, I'll contact you soon, its my turn taking the boat out.......
Name: Bill Crooks
Email: williamcrooks@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sacto River & tribs
Weather: Windy
Water_condition: Not very clean, 59-61
Date: 03-19-07
The Willie Boat successfully completed its break in service so I called Alex Alexander & Ted Fagunes to see if it still catches fish. Not many & not very big. Launched at Sandy Beach at 7:00AM. Down the west bank to the power lines. Wind, waves & dirty. Back up stream to the Old River. Fished to the Bridge. Then on to the Deep Water Channel & Minor. Back down to west bank to catch the incoming tide. Fished shallow & deep. No place was hot. Water much dirtier than last week due to wind & tide. Ended with 10 keepers to 6#, and a few shakers. Need to buy more worm tails.
Name: Otha Livingston
Email: Olivingston@sbcglobal.net
Location: San Juaquin River
Weather: Windy
Water_condition: Clear/Stained
Date: 03-18-07
Talked my wife into going out with me to "Break in" my trolling motor. While "Breaking in " the motor, I threw out a silver/blue back rebel, shallow runner in 4-6 feet of water. Got on the water at 9:00 off by noon. 2 Keepers to 6 pounds, 3 shakers. Bunch of hits, no stick.... Reel was loaded with Mono from my last salmon trip. Not a bad day for "breaking in" the motor.
Name: BassJack
Email: navesj@yahoo.com
Location: Garcia Bend
Weather: nice
Water_condition: clear/61 degrees
Date: 03-17-2006
3/17/2007 - Launched at Garcia Bend with my dad at 6:00 am for some early season striper fishing. We used sardines and anchovies right across from the Garcia Bend boat launch in 16’ of water. The bite started at about 8:00 am and lasted until about 9:00 am. Dad picked up two 20” keepers and three shakers. I only caught one shaker and that was it. There aren’t many fish coming through the Sacramento are yet, but if you time it right you might be able to pick up a few schoolies. Off the water at 9:30 am.
Name: Whiteey Sr.
Email: Finchaser
Location: Delta upper area
Weather: Windy early then hot.
Water_condition: Semi Clear except one area
Date: 03-18-07
O.K. heres is to honest story. Eric old bud asked me where fishing was good as he was going out, his boat. I went with Art in his boat we all met in the so called HOT SPOT. Well not so HOT this trip. Art laughingly calls me THE GUIDE. Art managed to catch 5 and myself 4. We trolled shallow and threw traps for a total of 9, Eric and his friend caught 2, Art also got a nice 3lb black bass. Eric had launched at sandy beach and from what I hear it was hot in that area. Anyhow had great fun as usual.. Nice going Jonboy and Scott(whiteey jr.) you waxed us...Art and Eric want to go in your boat.
Name: jonnboy
Email: jdaily@frontiernet.net
Location: Delta waters
Weather: windy
Water_condition: 60 and clear
Date: 03-18-07
Went out today with Scott (Whitey Jr.) to check out the new boat we just purchased.. Boat worked out well, and on the side we caught 15 stripers to 12#.. Many were barley legal. Also, about 6 came unhooked. By 9:00 am we thought we had enough of the hole as everyone saw what we had going on and they closed in on us. We fished some other places for a double hook up, a black bass and then off to go for the Sturgeon. We used row at the powerlines for about 2 hours for nada.. A great day though.. Jonnboy.
Name: Rod Bowden
Email: jstrollin@sbcglobal.net
Location: vierras to north of isleton
Weather: 75 degrees / windy
Water_condition: 60 degrees / clear
Date: 03-18-06
today was almost a carbon copy of yesterday . Mike Caster went out with me . we trolled b - 16 bomber , rainbowtrout . bb rebels the clown . 21 total fish , 16 keepers to 12 # , 5 shakers that got away . almost all fish caught this weekend were milking males . 3 fish lost today . 1 got away with my lure as a hood ornament . i guess he wanted some "striper bling " . to impress the females when they get here .
Name: Rod Bowden
Email: jstrollin@sbcglobal.net
Location: rio vista to isleton
Weather: 77degrees slight breeze
Water_condition: @60 degrees / clear
Date: 03-17-07
fishin buddy bailed at the last minute . i went out by myself . 24 striper , 17 keeper size to 8# . i lost a decent one . from vierras to isleton bridge . caught fish everywhere , in fact , everywhere i tried . had several hit no stick . b - 16 bomber , rainbow trout . rebel bb "the clown "
Name: MJPFISHON
Email: MPECKHAM@PACBELL.NET
Location: STAR BEN BELOW MARYSVILLLE
Weather: GREAT SUNNY 79 degres
Water_condition: 58
Date: 03-16-07
Water low. River 2100 cubic ft Boat ramp very low. Entrance to the river is very shallow, be careful. Threw top water baits in the morning and some swim baits in the hole below the boat ramp. Slow ,nothing. Ran Yozur and Rebels deep divers in the hole and shallow on the shallows nothing. Drifted minnows down the hole nothing. Ran Rebels and Yozur down the river and drifted minnows until we were below the Bear River and caught a 14 lb male Striper!!!!!!! What a fight! After we took a picture and released the fish we ran back up river to drift the spot again. My partner said go 20 ft more up river so I gunned the jet and before I could stop the hole when from 10 ft to 6 inches. I stuck the boat 20 ft in on the sand bar!!!!!!! It took us 1hr to dig the boat out and start fishing again. By that time the hole was done, with sand from digging and stirring up the water. We ran back up river and fished the holes back to the boat ramp. The bait fisher men, we passed had not caught any Striper's just cat fish?????? We caught one smaller Striper on a Yozur and released it. Out of 20 years on the river, it was the first time, I stuck the boat on the gravel bar!!! Came close a couple of times. I was glad I was with good friends that help me get it unstuck"?
Name: DR PEPPER
Email: %$#&@(*%
Location: rio vista / sherman
Weather: sunny / delta breeze
Water_condition: clear
Date: 03-17-07
fished lower RIO VISTA area to SHERMAN ..... people fishing for stripers all over the delta in anything that floats ..... three of us went out on the hunt for STRIPERS catching 6 keepers all in the 5# to 6# class not counting the ones lost at the boat ...... trolled rebels & threw fish traps and rattle traps for our fish , only 1 shaker for the day ...... OUT
Name: Sken Mo
Email: Judymallory1@aol.com
Location: Feather south of Y.C
Weather: clear
Water_condition: Clear/ low low Bars
Date: 03-17-07
Fished from Y.C [Yuba City] 2- 99 bridge Hung three nice fish all in the 12lb range, live bait, minnows, jumbo size, the bigger the better, BIG BAIT BIG FISH, The river is so low that if U don't have a jet U will be scraping bottom, There R deep holes but U need to know where they R. The Fish R at the top of and bottom of the bars. I have fished the rio area 9 times and O fish maybe no throw the dog far enough Hehe, I'm only 15mins from the water, Last year was a banner year 4 the import fish [Stripers] like 2 read the reports from the area [RIO] it's a rule on what's commmmming up. Who's MARK? A hair lipped dog, JUst kiddin, I like his reports on the Mt, ha, His fish reports arn't bad eather. Well U all take care 4 now got 2 go hook some more fish on settin sun Here in 530 area SKEN-MO, Mow- Mow, KennyG these R the names I go by some times A-- H--- He hehe..... 3.57pm
Name: Whiteey
Email: Finchaser
Location: Delta,upper end
Weather: Sunny and calm
Water_condition: clear, exception upper river
Date: 03-17-07
Last minute Ron joined me to go fishing for stripers. Began trolling shallow bombers about 2 p.m. Dang it took me 3 minutes to hook the first nice plump 6lber. Continued to troll for only one more so moved and threw fishtrap and Ron was hot, he quickly got hooked five stripers and lost 3 move while I got 1 and lost 2, So went back to trolling . Total stripers caught 11 all keepers. Went home at 4:45 p.m. fished less than 3 hours. Not bad for 2 old timers. Stripers seemed are being caught all over the delta. Had great time as usual....
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Decker Island Area
Weather: Perfect! 81 degrees
Water_condition: stained improving
Date: 03-16-07
I took Gordon and Dan trolling for stripers down Decker way today. We got there at daybreak and found about 20 trailers at Brannan Island launch ramp. Both Dan and Gordon caught two shakers. I was the lucky one. I caught 3 keepers. The biggest maybe 4 lbs! I saw Mark Wilson in his boat fishing the Westbank. I also heard him on my shortwave radio that fishing was very difficult today. Not like the past three days! That's it! Good fishin" Jerry
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Sac River side
Weather: 48-70*, clear skies, wind 2-5 mph
Water_condition: 58.6-62*, clear to semi-clear
Date: 03-15-07
My Lucky dog, Spike & I went for stripers. What a beautiful day. Launched at Hogback. Tried Steamboat Slough for nothing. Motored down below Rio Vista and found five stripers 4-8# on shallow Rainbow Trout Yo-Zuris. While in this area Spike had to go for a swim. We were 100yards from shore, some cattle. He could not contaijn himself. He dove in, swam to shore, said hi (he was more interested in the cattle than they him). I beached the boat, he jumps in & we're fishing again. Motored further downriver and found nine more 6-8# all on deep Rainbow Trout Yo-Zuris. Fished from 7 to 3, 34 miles on the water. Saw and talked to Clyde Wands, saw MarK Wilson and Bob Sparre, heard Ron Retzlaff & talked to Bob Harries. They all did well.
Name: Rick Moore
Email: shuddabeen@sbcglobal.com
Location: Comanchr Lake
Weather: Sunny & a little north wind
Water_condition: clear 61.5 to 66.5
Date: 03-15-07
Bill & I went back to the lake & had a great day from (DAYLITE to DARK) but we caught a lot of fish 30 black bass 2 trought & 1 catfish( the cat fish was on a bottle with a heavy line and hooh I thought that jug fishinf for cats was eLEGAL) the bass are hungry an plentefuf. I don't think it maters what it is as long as you are close to them 4 or 5 ft. most of our fish where 3 to3.5# only 1 thant went 4+ # go get them.We only had 3 smaller fish 1.0/1.5#.and not meny boats saw 4or 5 other bass boats the rest wher trought fising.Have fun!!! shuddabeen
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Steamboat,Cache,and upstream.
Weather: Warm,light northerly winds Perfect!!
Water_condition: Semi Clear to CLEAR at 61.2 @
Date: 03-15-07
THURSDAY MARCH 15th.......Up the river road from Sacramento, noticed the pear trees have popped their showy blooms along with the cherry trees.....Arrived at Hogback just about 7:45 am. The parking lot had about a dozen boat trailors, thought there would be more on such a gorgeous spring day.........The tide was working in from the bottom & the water at steamboat looked very fishy, as well as cache slough.....Now, on Monday & Tuesday the bite turned on at the top of the tide & right on through the outgo....I spent about an hour trolling steamboat looking for the deeper water using deep running rebels with no success. Next, trolled shallow running bombers at Cache Slough & got bit right away with small schoolies. The bites were just here & there with long periods of nothing! I'm thinking they will really turn on at the top of the tide which is later in the afternoon just like earlier in the week....While my search continues for the big bite, I'm hearing Clyde Wands, Guy Brown,and others on channel 73, they are getting bit pretty good downstream in the Rio Vista area!! Time goes by & soon the tide reaches the top & turns around. The action where I'm at is at best, just a fish here & there........Fireman Jack from Stockton shows up & I tell him, It's really slow today...And, thats the way the whole day went....SLOW!!!!....Late in the afternoon, Jack decides to call it a day and get home early..........I stay in the cache slough area & continued to shallow troll using a rainbow bomber and hit the largest fish of the day, a 9 lb male........WELL, HERE I GO AGAIN, RUSHING THE SEASON.....ITS STILL VERY EARLY.....and these fish are reacting to the warmer temps stopping then moving on.........Can't have a banner day all the time!.........Ended the day shallow trolling inside Steamboat & hit 2 small fish very late......got home in the dark.......Total fish caught was only (8).........Not very good for 11 hours of fishing..........Got alittle jigging & plugging in but trolling motor quit working after just a few minutes of operation....No fish on swimbaits.....hooked a few 16 inchers with the Hopkins.........Looks like a little bit of showers & cooler weather early next week.....Yeah, we need more rain.....See ya on the river.......(Naked).....P.S...Got a little sunburned on this day...............
Name: Herb Brown
Email: hbrown4130@sbcglobal.net
Location: Rio vista and decker island
Weather: sunny and mild
Water_condition: semi clear
Date: 03-15-07
Just fished the income today trolled shallow bombers.I picked up four keeps to 7 lbs,three shakers and two lost fishshort strikes. I think clyde came by and said hi i think he said he got 40????.Or was it four.Beautiful day on the water.
Name: TibbyTwo
Email: raven@the-ravens.net
Location: Decker Island
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: stained
Date: 03-13-07
Spent the day around Decker Island, fishing BB Rebels and Bomber didn't have much in the way of takers but saw lots on the meter. Does anyon know what happened to Mark Wilson I have not seen a report from him in a long time?
Name: Alan Fishermans Warehouse
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: San Joaquin Delta
Weather: Hot
Water_condition: nice & warm
Date: 03-13-07
Took Jennifer and Ceci to the delta fishing Tuesday. Fished for stripers in the morning for a couple of hours and we had five keepers to six pounds. Most of the stripers have left the San Joaquin river system because the water temperature is in the sixties. Then we went fishing for the bass and we ended up catching over twenty bass to four pounds. Caught most of the bass pitchin senko's, beavers and fish traps in the tulies in two feet of water. It felt like summer out there today! By next week the bass fishing should be GREAT!
Name: Bill Crooks
Email: williamcrooks@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sacramento, Collinsville to Rio Vista
Weather: Nice, little wind
Water_condition: Clear, 56-57
Date: 03-14-07
With my Willie Boat in for its break-in service, I had to call out for a ride. Ted Fagunes was there with his, sleek, North River. On the water at Sandy Beach at 7:00AM. We started catching (small) fish as we worked our way down stream. For every fish we caught two more boats joined the fleet. We wanted to turn back at the end of Decker but there were just too many boats. We kept going and the fishing improved. We did our best below the double power lines—where it just so happened there were fewer boats. We caught 19 keepers—most were 19-21 inches & 50% were milking males. We had many shakers & lost a package of tails. (After paying for a new boat, I can’t afford those stretchy kind.) We kept fish at 9, 8, 6 & 4#. The first of the incoming was best. We did not do much at the top of the tide & quit at 1:30PM.
Name: Rick Moore
Email: shuddabeen@sbcglobal.net
Location: Comanche Lake
Weather: Hot no breze
Water_condition: 66 and rising
Date: 03-13-07
Bill and I started late got on the lake at 11:00 and fished till dark.The fishsing was good to start with and when the little breze we had stoped so did the bite. We looked in all the usal places and the fish are there we saw them supended in the trees but coldn't get them to bite.When the sun started throwing showdws the fish turned on. We ended up with 13 from 4#+ and Bill got her, all the fish where realy nice exsept 1 that was just a keeper.I don't think it maters what you throw if they are turned on they eat it & when they have lock jaw dinimite!!!! We figered our wait was around 16/17#.SHUDDABEEN
Name: Bob Harries (Naked)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: N/A N/A N/A
Weather: N/A
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 03-14-07
CORRECTION........ADD ON............FORGOT TO MENTION THAT WHILE I WAS THROWING SWIMBAITS....MY WIFE SANDRA HOOKED 3 NICE STRIPERS USING A 1 OZ HOPKINS JIG....LARGEST WENT ABOUT 12 LBS........NOW THE REPORT IS ACCURATE!!!!!! Happy, Happy!!!!!!!!Wife........ Man!...
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: NORTH DELTA (Cache Slough upsteam)
Weather: Once again totally BALMY!!
Water_condition: Clear at 60* Great tides.....
Date: 03-13-07
MARCH 13th.......TUESDAY..........Here's a report from one TIRED ASS fisherman!....Three days in a row from Montezuma to the North delta......Took my fishing sponser ( wife) Sandra with me today & caught the incoming tide and outgo and once again had a pretty good day....Most fish caught shallow trolling using just about any color bomber in the tackle box...Best bite was just after the top of the income and for about two hours on the turn-around....With the long 8 hour outgoing tide, the window for shallow trolling was longer than normal....You could stay closer to the banks for a extended period of time unlike a fast outgo! Make sense?.....Jack Clemons from Stockton joined us in his green Lund boat and had a good day with a 10 lber his largest fish...Guess they did well on the west banks as I heard reports on channel 73...Tried to talk to Mark W. but the broadcast was not too clear.....Too far away!........My biggest fish of the day was 17 lbs caught on the outgo on a rainbow trout color swimbait....Most fish caught today were from 4-9 lbs & lots of milking males...Did lose another bomber on a large fish ( Broke my 20lb test leader) Thats two days in a row.. See what happens when you get tired!! Need to take a day off & regroup......Tom Ramage if you see this post, I'm thinking of you & will hook up with you soon...Have fun with Jay on the RIGHT HOOK sturgeon fishing & remember I charge alot less! Ha, ha!.....SUMMARY;.....The spring run is right on schedule this year unlike the past three years.....See ya on the river......(Naked).....
Name: DR PEPPER
Email: $%&#@*&
Location: sherman / antioch
Weather: cool ( am ) warm ( pm)
Water_condition: clear @ 58 degrees
Date: 03-13-07
Launched out of Hogback & trolled out to the Sac'to river , very few to nothing on the screen ( steamboat slough ) . Talked to a couple of trollers on west bank and they said zero for them . Changed the game plan and went to Sherman Island on the anchor with sardines for nothing and still not a whole lot on the screen . Went to Antioch and had a blast with Stripers ( screen was loaded ) all fish between 3 & 6 lbs . Nothing really big but it sure was busy , and busy = FUN . And the pear trees are starting to bloom = striper spring run is near . the Naked was out there cause his truck was in the parking lot . Anyway get out there and have fun --- OUT
Name: Whiteey
Email: Finchaser
Location: North Delta area
Weather: Hot, no wind
Water_condition: Clear and flat
Date: 03-12-07
Son Scott ( Sacto.'s Painter) did a quick job for me so i took him out to hunt for stripers. It was not near as good as last Friday. We started trolling at 11: a.m. and got NO hits till about 1: p.m. So tried a fast shallow Bomber run for 5 Stripers, not very big, 2 of which were keepers. This gave some hope so we continued to troll using shallow Rebels Total caught 14, shakers 7,and keeper 7. Fished till 6 p.m. hoping for a good bite to turn on . Never happened. The Stripers were caught here and there and never did we find a school. Had fun as usual. See out there soon..
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: North Delta ( ANYWHERE)
Weather: Warm Very light breezes
Water_condition: Clear at 60.1 * No dirty water anywhere
Date: 03-12-07
MONDAY,March 12th.....................The low flows & warming water temps in the main Sacto river and all of its tribitaries has kicked off the so called spring run.....Incoming am. tide & major outgo in the afternoon has created a pretty decent bite....Going solo, I hooked 30 plus schoolies & got 27 in the boat,more than half males ( MILKING)...Color is not as important as boat speed! They wanted it moving fairly fast....I don't think you can out run these guys, as I increased my speed to 5-6 mph!!! Lost one of my favorite bombers to a big boy as he broke my 20 lb test leader. Most fish caught were in the 4-8 lb. class, but did get some over ten lbs....I didn't see any water that was un-fishable as the water has cleared just about everywhere.....Didn't try deep divers as the shallow troll was the ticket...Also, caught 4 stripes throwing swim baits on the out go in 2 ft of water....Fishing in this area last week, I just knew the river was getting close to break open!!! What a differents a few days make...Really surprised the lack of reports by other fisherman!!!! . I couldn't be the only angler with positive results....Oh well.....If thats the way it is.........See ya on the river......(Naked)..........
Name: Big McTbb
Email: tnt1998@sbcglobal.net
Location: Verona (Sacramento River )
Weather: clear
Water_condition: 54*
Date: 03-07-07
Put in at verona at 5pm Sat fished all night down river about 1 mile stopped counting at 25 Catfish all 12" to 16" and all released . We pulled out at 5am sunday before more boats got in the water. sardines was all we ussed "tight Lines'
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Mildred Lake to Discovery Bay
Weather: Warm and calm
Water_condition: 67 degrees in Mildred
Date: 03-12-07
Gordon and I went out to try and catch any bass. Striped or black! Not one striper hit on fish traps in Mildred and 4 keepers to 2 1/2 lbs. And two shakers! It was a lousy low tide this morning for us cuz it was a low tide at 6:45am. And a high tide a 12:40pm! Maybe later this week will be better. I think I will go back and fish stripers in the Sherman Island area Wed. We'll see! Good fishin" Jerry
Name: LuvMySon
Email: nikokingi@comcast.net
Location: RioVista/Sac River
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: 56degrees/Crystal Clear
Date: 03-12-07
I got tired of not reading any recent fishing reports so decided to get out there and try my luck. I only fished from 8am until 1045 and ended with 5 keepers (up to 5 lbs) and 13 shakers. All within a 50 yd run on the Sac River. Water was beautful and the construction workers were having a ball watching me get hooked up on almost every pass!! I hated to leave early but I had bills to pay. Anyway, water looks great guys...now u just gotta find the big ones...most of mine were schoolies but I'm not complaining. Take Care Y'all. "LuvMySon".
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: MONTEZUMA SLOUGH
Weather: Balmy with light breezes 70's
Water_condition: OFF colored at 60.2 *
Date: 03-12-07
MARCH 11th, SUNDAY....................Tom Ramage joined me for a days sturgeon/striper fishing. We put in at the Montezuma bridge very early and found the parking lot just about full as it was a weekend and the weather just outstanding......Headed downstream from the bridge some two miles or so & anchored in 30 feet of water along with 3-4 other boats...Used frozen shad & salmon roe balls for bait. Fished the end of the incoming tide till the turn around at 11:00am.The main tide for the day was the out go, a long tide of 7 hours!!! It was on this tide the bite started as I picked up a 44 incher ( short) and Tom nailed a 10 lb striper...With all the boat traffic, I'm sure we would we would have had better results if it were a week day...Tom & myself stopped counting the jumpers around my boat after reaching 17!.........Lots of fish for sure!.....Water temps at the surfaced reached over 60 degrees. We had many chances for the big fish but missed alot of pumps, just couldn't get the hooks to set.........Did see a boat just up from us catch a over size fish & release it, looked to be about 70 inches.....The last couple hours of the outgo, the bite really slowed as we stayed till till the end.......Weekends are weekends, and if you fish them, you will have lots of company as we did on this Sunday....But, any time I have a chance to get Tom in the boat I'll go. Did enter the released fish on my brand new sturgeon report card..Did not see Dept of fish& game or Solano police all day as I know they would have had a field day checking anglers out......Will hit the Northern delta this week as the the conditions are getting real good like clearing & warming waters etc....Maybe this year, we will have a decent spring striper run? See ya on the river....( Naked)..
Name: Rick Moore
Email: shuddabeen@sbcglobal.net
Location: Comanchee Lake
Weather: overcast 5/10 mph.
Water_condition: 55 morning 59 afternoon
Date: 03-09-07
Bills @ mine second trip of the week.We fished Tue. @ Fri. for black bass.Tue wasen't that good we managed 8 keepers all good fish to 5# most where 2+#.Friday was much better at least for Bill he kicked my!$&*((*%$#@ we ended up with 23 fish they where all good ones 2+ Bills bigest was 4.8 and mine was 5.1 I only had had 8 of the 23 we caugh't but I did have big fish!!!!! The fish are coming up we through every thing at them and it all worked at diferent times the jig was best.shuddabeen
Name: Whiteey
Email: Finchaser
Location: North Delta area
Weather: WINDY, Cloudy, Cold
Water_condition: Clear, muddy near shore later in day
Date: 03-09-07
Scott (son) and Art(famous plumber) went back Friday to see if Thurs was a fluke it was even better with one exception lot more boats out there. Believe we even had a sighting of the missing Mark W? Began trolling 10:a.m. it began slow and wind was blowing. We caught several fish to about 1 p.m. and then the bite turned on, fish on every pass. Soon there were boats all around us, the bite lasted for at an hour with all boats seeming to catching fish. With the wind and many boats it was a little scary at times however all went well. Total stripers caught 31, 5 shakers, 28 keepers to 7lbs. Both Art and Scott caught larger however the never made to the boat. Lures used were shallow Rebels, Fish Traps and Rattletraps. Most fish caught trolling but 6 caught on Traps later in day at another location. Headed for port at 4 p.m. Everybody tired but satisfied with another great day in the delta. We kept 3 fish total nice day
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Garcia Bend to Clarksburg Flats
Weather: Light wind and overcast
Water_condition: 54 degrees and getting clearer
Date: 03-08-07
I fished with you know who ( Gordon ) today. We fished in about 5 different spots with sardines covering Garcia Bend to the Clarksburg Flats. Gordon caught one shaker and lost one fish while fighting it. Might have been a keeper or a splittail. Will never know. It got away to grow up. I got one bite which I missed and that was that. We had orginally planned to fish the lower Delta today. However, when I stepped outside to load the boat, I noticed a light wind. So I went back to my computer to check the wind speeds down RioVista and Bethel Island, and found out they were blowing from 10 to 12 mph. And with the gas price being $3/gal and my first black bass trip of the year to the Delta; I decided to wait till next week and stay close to home. Guys! Good fishin' Jerry
Name: fishwithron
Email: fishwithron2@yahoo.com
Location: san pablo bay
Weather: clear
Water_condition: calm
Date: 03-08-07
Lowell Use to rent boats out of Joseph and thought I had abig motor then ( 10 hp ) and ran over to China camp or fish bouy 8 or 10. Those old wooden boats out of Joseph you had to bail water every so often or go next door and rent one from Rodeo marin where they had nicer boats. No gps or anything, just go straight out past the radar screen and into the fog and still found our way out.
Name: fishwithron
Email: fishwithron2@yahoo.com
Location: sacramento river
Weather: clear
Water_condition: stain
Date: 03-08-07
How about the days when the stripers were running thru the area and boats were so thick you could almost walk across them. Places like freeport,clarksburg and brick yard. You could go to Freeport or Clarksburg where they would load your boat on a elavator to lower your boat in to the water. This was in the 50's and no striper stamp and FRESH SARDINE .
Name: Lowell Nelson
Email: fishboat@surewest.net
Location: san Pablo bay
Weather: na
Water_condition: na
Date: 03-09-07
Hey "Naked" the real good old days was durning the 1940's when my dad would take my brother and I fishing out of Rodeo Ca. We would rent a boat from Joseph's clamp on our 5 hp outboard and head for the ship channel bouys. The good old sardines came in a wooden box with ice and a old newspaper page stapled over the top. Bait then was cheap about 10 to 15 cents a lb. Striper limit then was 5 fish and had to be 12". During these war years my dad had to have a special paper with his license to prove he was a U.S. citizen while on the water. My older brother caught a 30 pounder at the ripe old age of 10, I still have the picture of him holding it up. I was 8 at the time,and at 71 wish I could beat my brothers record. I'll keep trying. Lowell
Name: Brian McClendon ( Rock "N" Pony )
Email: mcclen001@aol.com
Location: Lake Amador
Weather: Sunny by 11
Water_condition: clear
Date: 03-09-07
The trout fishing is the best I have ever experienced at this Lake. Went Sunday 3-4-07 and landed a 5 trout limit for 17 lbs. Went again on Thursday 3-8-07 and landed a 5 trout limit for 19 lbs. Caught and released several more fish both days. If you've never caught a cutbow before ( half cutthroat half rainbow bred just for this lake ) they fight twice as much as any rainbow with the aerial show to go with it. Caught all these fish at 1 mph trolling with White leadhead Crappie jig with a green pinched off grub tail added to the hook. Back on Sunday for more action.
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: 1968 - 1979 Clarksburg to Courtland
Weather: N/A
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 03-09-07
FRIDAY MARCH 9th 07...........................BABY BOOMERS......JERRY YUKE...THIS IS FOR YOU............... Remember when there was no safety rails on the river roads & you could fish just about anywhere you could find an area to pull over. No rock levies, just natural silt and cottonwood trees....And, you didn't need a boat to catch a limit, and if you owned a Garcia mitchell 300 spinning reel ( $24.00 ) and a fiberglass 7 foot rod ($ 29.00 ) thats all you needed! The choice for mono was simple, as there was less than a dozen brands on the market!... Sardines were the number one bait....For $ 3.00 you could fish all day....Eagle Claw hooks worked just fine....Gasoline was about 39 cents a gallon. A fishing license was less than $ 5.00 without a trout stamp!...Striped bass limit was three a day . Minimum size went from 16 inches to 18 inches. We had two local newspapers with real fishing reports, remember Kirt MacBrides fishing reports? almost half a page long........................And in most years, when the winter rains stopped and the river receded & cleared the stripers would come to you, via; Walnut Grove, Courtland, Hood, Clarksburg, Freeport, and through Sacramento..I remember March being the prime month of catching the smaller males just as the pear trees in the delta showed their snowy white blooms.....Then the influx of larger females being caught in April & May.........I remember seeing the largest striper in my 30 plus years fishing caught by a bank angler at Clarksburg.... 57 lbs!!!!! 49 inches long!!! April 11th,1970............A Toad!!! Well, Jerry, those days are history.....We now have $20,000 to $ 50.000 fishing machines ( Boats) equipted with high tech computers ( fishfinders) that can detect a minnow some 100 feet away, along with GPS that allows you to fish in all sorts of diverse weather conditions & motors that can propell a boat over 50 mph!! and can cover long distances in a short period of time......A quality rod & reel now can run over $ 500.00 and you need more than just one!! I now have a cell phone & can tell the wife when I plan on getting home..The old days, I had to stop at a pay phone......Gas is now $3.00 a gallon, my Jetcraft holds 32 gallons....$96.00 to fill it....My Ford truck holds 27 gallons....$81.00 to fill it....Boat launch passes for the year.....a couple hundred dollars.....I don't know how a young man raising a family like we did in the 70's could afford todays cost of fishing? Guess they would have to do like we did.....Bank fishing ..........going back through the past 30 years I hope I made my fellow anglers over 50 chuckle a little bit.......If you have the passion for this sport, not much will stop you from enjoying your golden years on the delta.......See ya on the water....( Naked).....
Name: Whiteey
Email: Finchaser
Location: North Delta area
Weather: Sunny and calm
Water_condition: Clear and flat
Date: 03-08-07
Got stripers today for pleasant change. Ron and Irrived at 11a.m. to look for stripers began trolling shallow rebels yozuri's. Fish on right away. However it was not red hot but the stripers would bite off an on rest of the day. We caught total of 17 stripers, 2 shakers 15 keepers. Mostwere schoolie size to 6 lbs. Ron did have monster on that kept taking line until it broke. He also caught a 10lb'er.The hot rod was closest to bank all day. Nice day weather great and the fish gods were good to us. Thats it for day
Name: Hil Felton
Email: wxyz
Location: Port of Sacto
Weather: high fog, light wind 40-50 deg
Water_condition: normal for port, 54-55 deg
Date: 03-08-07
The Port continues to be a mystery to me this year. I had a DOZEN strikes and landed 8 fish--- all shakers. The best lure for catching shakers was the Mann Commador. I found the fish concentrated close to the palm tree area and in 20ft. of water. Most boats were catching small fish with a few stringers hanging. Wait until next time. Hil Felton
Name: John Cullen
Email: hammerjohn@sbcglobal.net
Location: Port of Sacramento
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Clear
Date: 03-08-07
NOTICE FOR WASHINGTON OUTBOARD CLUB MEMBERS. The launch ramp at the Port will be under repair from March 30th thru April 10th. During that time the ramp will be closed and a chain will be placed at the top of the ramp. Please make your plans accordingly. Thank you John Cullen Asst Secretary, Washington Outboard Club
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Sherman Lake
Weather: Perfect
Water_condition: Sacto River side muddy/San J.Much clearer
Date: 03-07-07
Sorry for such a late report. Gordon and I fished black bass in the morning outgoing tide in Sherman Lake. Nada! Then we went to the San Joaquin River, which was much clearer and threw fish traps like Alan taught me. All we picked up was a couple of keepers and a couple of good bites. Probably was reeling too fast. After the tide startted to come in we couldn't buy a hit. So we left about 3pm and made my lady happy for once. Get ready cuz its already March 7. Back in the olden days during a normal rainfall the stripers (males) would break wide open at Clarksburg March 20. Good fishin' Jerry Yuke
Name: Bob Harries (NakedFisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: MONTEZUMA SLOUGH (Bridge area )
Weather: BALMY ONCE AGAIN!
Water_condition: Way off colored at 53.5 *
Date: 03-07-07
MARCH 6th,07 .........TUESDAY....................Guy Brown invited me to join him & his dog Spike for a day of Sturgeon/ Striper fishing via Suisun City. Have never launch by the bridge in Montezuma slough,and to be quite honest, this area is not my back yard as most of my Sturgeon/Striper adventures take place in the North Delta & Powerlines......We decided to do a duel fishing report even though we fished together in his boat......Here's my story:..........While putting the boat in at the ramp, his lucky dog Spike slips into the cold water & had to be rescued by his owner Guy. I aways thought all dogs knew how to swim!! Not Spike...Poor dog starts the day off dripping wet & cold..Oh well.....Looking at the water conditions, we soon realized trolling was not going to be productive as the water was way to stained with less than 6 inches of visibilty..We tried anyway for less than one hour...Lots of fish marked, but water just too muddy.....Its a no brainer! Time to anchor & bait fish...We ended up going a few miles downstream from the ramp ( Bridge).....and anchored next to two other boats giving them plenty of elbow room ......Guy informed me that the tide would be turning around at 10:45am & hopefully the window for Mr.Sturgeon would open.....It took about 30 minutes for the turn around...( Incoming tide).....In that time I made up 3 Roe balls & guy was using a combo of salmon roe & el............On this tide, the sturgeon started jumping around us...Soon afterwards, I got the first pump of the day...Seemed like the feeding pattern was starting? At the same time we were getting sturgeon pumps, here come the Solano Police boats checking each & every boat on the water for safety checks, like, life jackets,throw cushions etc...BAD TIMING!!!! but, there were just doing their job......Soon after they left, my rod started pumping again & I picked it up and felt it going slowly going down. Hitting it as hard as I could, I could feel the weight of a fairly large sturgeon who refused to take a long run and stayed close behind the boat.....After 5 minutes or so I handed the rod to Guy so I could use the PEE can,and as quickly as possible returned to continue the battle, while Guy started to hand me back the rod, the fish came unbuttoned!! Not Guys fault, don't think I got a good hook set from the beginning!.....Oh well!!..Back in the water ASAP as we are seeing more jumpers!...Few minutes later, another pump on my rod & a miss......Then, a visit from another boat while we are getting action.....This time its the Dept of Fish & Game .BAD TIMING AGAIN!!!!!!!Two officers,one lady,and one man.....while they were polite & just doing there job, they checked everything from ice chest to taking license out of holders & checking sturgeon report cards & making sure we had report card numbers posted on fishing licence ( which I didn't ) after 15 minutes we heard " Have a nice day.....I rebaited with a fresh roe ball & Guy went with shad & back to fishing........More jumpers!!! Guy is the next lucky dog as his rod starts to pump using shad....He picks up rod & hits it very hard, a solid hook up for sure! This fish is a runner, pulling a hundred yds very quickly.....I ask guy if I need to throw the anchor & chase him..He replys " Not yet!! Well, after some three hundred yards later, we finally make the decision to throw the anchor.....bringing the fish to the side of the boat some twenty later, we see the hook caught in the rear dorsal!! That explains the 300 yds of line off the reel.....this fish went 65 inches and quickly released to swim the delta again........Back on the anchor again as the tide slows down, Guy is now catching schoolie stripers on his shad....He picks up three to 6 lbs or so....releasing them all...We stayed till the next tide turn & got a few more pumps without hookups....A fun day of fishing with guy Brown with alot of events even though we didn't bring home a sturgeon...Still fun having them pull your string......,,..The other boat next to us caught & released a 74 incher in the early morning...Weather was perfect all day.....Hey Guy, hope my report is accurate and the details were covered.....See ya on the river....( Naked)......
Name: Sam Hughlett
Email: wa6vko@frontiernet.net
Location: Free Gove Boat lift (Manual)
Weather: For Pick up truck
Water_condition: Pick up only
Date: 03-05-07
I have a Grove Boat lift (Manual) for pick up truck.. If you need one this is FREE to first come first serve.. My address is 8072 Cardale Way 95892 Directions to my house: From Hwy 99 North or South exit Calvine Rd. to east 5 signals to Elk-Grove Florin Rd. turn left and go to Vintage Park Dr. turn right one block to Cardale Way 8072 on right hand side 9th house.. Moving to Az. someone might as well use it and the price is right.. Sam
Name: D Hurst
Email: DHurst9060@aol.com
Location: Delta Repots
Weather: n/a
Water_condition: n/a
Date: 03-06-07
Anybody know why Mark Wilson is not posting fishing reports? Sure miss his reports. You always knew they were the truth. Mark, please post.
Name: Bill Deutsch
Email: coke30years@comcast.net
Location: Horseshoe, west bank, DWC, minor...
Weather: Perfect
Water_condition: Stained
Date: 03-04-07
Sorry about the late report but something is better than nothing. Haven't been on the internet for some time & am surprised about the lack of reports from the regulars...what's up? Launched at Branon Sunday morning with my fishing partner Dale & started at Horseshoe draging Yozurie's,water temp 49.5* nothing, West bank nothing, went up to the DWC nothing but the water was warmer at 52.5 and a little clearer, still nothing. Went into Minor marking many fish and saw (naked) bait fishing, went into the first break, water clear & temp 55* & marked a lot of fish, threw traps for nothing. Trolled Yozurie's on the way out & picked up 1 just legal, let it fight another day. Tryed the second break , no fish marked and no fish caught. Finished up in Steamboat for nothing. Guess Bob was right...it must be the full moon. Guess we'll try next week, see you on the water, tight lines & good luck. P.S. Saw bikinis for the 1st time this year and a pontoon Plane landing on Steamboat near Snugg Harbor!!!. Bill & Dale
Name: Bill Deutsch
Email: coke30years@comcast.net
Location: Horseshoe, west bank, DWC, minor...
Weather: Perfect
Water_condition: Stained
Date: 03-04-07
Sorry about the late report but something is better than nothing. Haven't been on the internet for some time & am surprised about the lack of reports from the regulars...what's up? Launched at Branon Sunday morning with my fishing partner Dale & started at Horseshoe draging Yozurie's,water temp 49.5* nothing, West bank nothing, went up to the DWC nothing but the water was warmer at 52.5 and a little clearer, still nothing. Went into Minor marking many fish and saw (naked) bait fishing, went into the first break, water clear & temp 55* & marked a lot of fish, threw traps for nothing. Trolled Yozurie's on the way out & picked up 1 just legal, let it fight another day. Tryed the second break , no fish marked and no fish caught. Finished up in Steamboat for nothing. Guess Bob was right...it must be the full moon. Guess we'll try next week, see you on the water, tight lines & good luck. P.S. Saw bikinis for the 1st time this year and a pontoon Plane landing on Steamboat near Snugg Harbor!!!. Bill & Dale
Name: Cal Mock
Email: bboxacord1@aol.com
Location: Shag & Prospect
Weather: Calm & Clear
Water_condition: 51F and Murky
Date: 03-06-07
Finally got my boat fixed and back on the water again. Fished Sunday with son Charles. Launched out of Dixon Boat Club Sunday morning, 03-04-2007 and began by tossing rattle traps at levee breaks on the outgoing tide in Shag Slough but no luck. Water was very murky so we decided to fish with sardines and anchovies in Prospect Slough on the incoming tide. Lots of catfish, then about 4:30 pm just before the top of the tide, the stripers began hitting the bait. Caught n 8 lb and 6 lb striper and then had to leave so get back to the dock before dark. On the way in,saw Rosie Tamplen catch a 13 lb striper in Cache slough while trolling with a curly tail on a lead head.It was a beautiful day.
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Cache, Minor, & DWC
Weather: SUPER BALMY!!!! Light Winds..
Water_condition: Off Colored to semi clear at 52.9 *
Date: 03-05-07
March 5th 07.....Monday...........A better day for sure!! Being solo ( No Wife) in boat...Got on the water much earlier than sunday. Fished the whole outgoing tide using sardines & anchovies...Less cats & more squawfish with some small striper schoolies..The fish are not slaming the bait, but you can tell when Mr.Striper decides to mouth the bait & pulls the rod down slowly....Best part of the day was throwing swimbaits during the tide turn around....Got 4 nice stripes to 8 lbs. in less than 15 minutes then the action went away.....Water conditions were the same as Sunday's, clearer on the income.....off colored on the outgo..........Trolled deep running rebels in the DWC for two hours in the afternoon for nothing....No hits,nothing.....Water looked very fishable once again!! Be glad to get away from this FULL MOON PHASE!!........Going out with Guy Brown tomorrow Sturgeon/ Striper fishing somewhere in California I hope.....Giving my boat a rest!!....Total caught today 6 stripers to 8 lbs & three squawfish to 4 lbs, & 3 catfish to ( who cares?) Don't like catfish!!!!! See ya on the river (naked)..........
Name: Bill Crooks
Email: williamcrooks@sbcglobal.net
Location: Collinsville & vicinity
Weather: Great-no wind
Water_condition: flat calm
Date: 03-05-07
Ted Fagunes & I hit the water in the Collinsville area at 7:00AM. We looked for clean water, in the same area as Thursday, to troll for stripers. Was none today. Started looking for sturgeon. Found a few. Sat down on them at 8:30. Shortly after change of tide, at 12:00 Ted gets bit. (On in coming.) He, skillfully, lands a, fat, 61 incher. He used a roe-eel combo. We are in his boat so, of course, we have a pen and a fastener to affix the tag. Since he is done fishing I make him wait for two hours, watching me fish. Finally his cries get to me & we leave at 2:00PM. On the radio we hear that Mark Wilson has won the PGA Honda Classic. Word is that he won about one million dollars! We may never see Mr. Wilson again! Word up!
Name: Ron Hamataka
Email: ronhamataka@cs.com
Location: New Lake Pardee
Weather: nice
Water_condition: clear
Date: 03-05-07
fishing guide Jim Sultzman and I using power bait next to the marina caught two limits of trout , 2lbs to 5lbs and were done before nine. still going great with new owners.
Name: Ernie C
Email: erniec@ptsi.net
Location: Lake Meredith Texas
Weather: sunny and warm
Water_condition: stained-cold 41 degress
Date: 03-04-07
Chased bass and walleye on the only lake in the Texas Panhandle --no luck --the owner of the marina said he hadn't seen a fish brought in in 5 weeks --sure not like the Delta but as they say Don't leave fish to find fish---What happened to Marks reports? did he stop posting for some reason or is he not fishing?
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: DWC, Minor & Cache
Weather: BALMY!!!! light breezes
Water_condition: Just off colored at 52,7 *
Date: 03-04-07
SUNDAY, MARCH 4th,07......................Didn't get on the water till 10:00am launching at Hogback with my wife Sandra. Tide was a 3 footer going out & turning around after 1:00 pm. Bait fished using sardines through the outgo.....Catfish dominated the action with zero striper take downs.....Tried throwing swimbaits till my arm was ready to fall off! But unlike Thursday, couldn't get a solid taker..Spent the rest of the afternoon shallow trolling the deep water channel..My wife hooks up a pretty decent striper using a rainbow trout pattern bomber, but this fish comes unbuttoned after a quick battle....Shallow trolled for most of the incoming tide, using every color combo in tackle box but a bite never really developed...Is it the FULL MOON? or just bad luck.....The water looked very fishable & the temps at the surface reached 53 degrees by 3:00pm... Totally think, there are fish in this area!!! and will try it again on Monday. Many times I have repeated methods after a slow day with good results...Lets see what happens on Monday....Hey! Jack Clemons if you see this report and have a chance to fish give me a call on 73.......Spring like weather is expected for the next week or so with showers on Weds.....Can't panic yet, the pear trees in the Courtland haven't popped out yet!!!! See ya on the river....( Naked).....P.S. Sure miss Marks post...........
Name: Dan Danger
Email: dandanger@sbcglobal.net
Location: Prosser Res./Truckee
Weather: cold then warmer
Water_condition: 12" good ice/3" crap ice above
Date: 03-05-07
Seven of us on the ice by 0800. Had to snowshoe in for about 1/3 mile to get on the lake. There is about 2' fresh snow in the area but the ice is good after about a 3" frozen snow layer. Had a limit by 0900 and ended the day with a total of 12 for me, total of 28 for the group. Much nicer size, 13" to 14" and fat. Same bait and depth as last week but the jigging action was a little bit better. It looks like the bigger fish are moving up into the arms looking for the runoff to bring them food. This upcoming weekend is probably going to be the last shot for the year based on the temps in the forecast.
Name: Sal DiMercurio
Email: Whaler1@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sac. or elk grove
Weather: beautiful
Water_condition: flat calm
Date: 03-04-07
Sam, you don't leave your address, just a street name, & you don't have a listed phone number, as I would like to have those traps but can't get ahold of you. My e-mail address,....Whaler1@sncglobal.net Sal
Name: Sam Huglett
Email: wa6vko@frontiernet.net
Location: Free Crab Pots (2)
Weather: Free
Water_condition: Free
Date: 03-04-07
I have 2 sporting crab pots with 100 ft. of line, weights, bouys, bait cups.. These are like the commerical pots only smaller and they are free to the first come person that wants them.. We're located in South Sacramento near Elk-Grove, Ca. From Hwy 50 take Watt Ave. South approx. 10 miles to Vintage Park Dr. turn left go to first street (Cardale Way) to 8072 Cardale Way.. From Hwy 99 North exit Calvine Rd. go approx. 3 miles to Elk-Grove Florin Rd. turn left 3 signals to Vintage Park Dr. turn right to first street (Cardale Way).. We're moving to Arizona the 23rd. of March Thanks Sam
Name: TibbyTwo
Email: tibby@inreach.com
Location: San Joaquin & False River
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Muddy 51 deg
Date: 03-03-04
Started of Trolling BB Rebels on the San Joaquin but could not find any clear water. so ended up bait fishing in False River for one small keeper and One shaker let both them go. Nice to be out on the water again though
Name: Jack Clemons ( fireman Jack)
Email: clmdell@aol.com
Location: reading reports for now
Weather: clear should be fishing
Water_condition: muddy
Date: 03-03-07
Sal- I enjoyed your report that you posted on your Mexico trip, as did many others that also read it. I don't usually post my fishing reports but I do enjoy reading the reports posted by other fisherman. I will start posting more often. Sal: Continue posting your reports and I hope that you have many good things to report.
Name: Whiteey
Email: Finchaser
Location: Hog,Sycamore, Beaver sloughs
Weather: Sunny, light winds
Water_condition: Molek muddy, sloughs semi clear
Date: 03-02-07
Hate to post this report however going to. Went looking for stripers to Molek area as i have done many times when its muddy and been able to get a fish fix (sometimes need that). Ron also needing one went with me. WE GOT SKUNKED!. Fished the incoming tide. Add insult to injure I broke a rod tip and my boat moter shift stopped working, SO not our bestday. I have so many fun days out there so will be back soon!!
Name: Bill Crooks
Email: williamcrooks@sbcglobal.net
Location: San Pablo Bay
Weather: Just beautiful
Water_condition: 52-56 & flat calm
Date: 03-02-07
Ted Fagunes & I joined Omar & Gabriel from Woodland on the Right Hook out of Martinez. Captain Jay Lopes who works at Fishermen’s Warehouse also fishes the Delta & Bay from a great six pack. We fished the shallow waters of San Pablo for 3 shaker sturgeon & two keeper bass. We also had many shakers & a flounder. From the radio chatter we could tell it was a slow day for keepers. However, it was a beautiful day on the water and many tall tales between the five guys on board. Jay is a great captain & Ted & I highly recommend him. Check out www.righthooksportfishing.com PS: Don’t forget to have your report card, a pen & a method to attach the tag. Word is that DF&G has already sited a fellow for not having a pen on board! Word up!
Name: Bill Crooks
Email: williamcrooks@sbcglobal.net
Location: Collinsville & vicinity
Weather: Overcast&some rain
Water_condition: Some simi clear on incoming
Date: 03-02-07
Guy Brown got so wrapped up in discussing his philosophy of report writing that he forgot to tell you about the nice fishing trip we had Thursday. Guy & Pastor Steve joined me on the Willie Boat for a search for clear water in and about the Collinsville area. We also came prepared for sturgeon, if need be. After a short search we found some marks in 12-15 ft of simi-clear water. Out go the Yozuri’s and in 2 hours we catch seven stripers from 3 to 17lb. The fat hen is still swimming. We switched to our sturgeon gear and threw eel, roe & shad at a few nice sturgeon marks. We had no hits, and only committed a few errors. It was a very enjoyable outing with little rain & only a little wind. Me thinks that I too may join the ranks of the recently departed reporters if I continue to read unfishing reports on this site!
Name: Dandanger
Email: dandanger@sbcglobal.net
Location: Going back to Prosser
Weather: Gonna be cold
Water_condition: Gonna be frozen
Date: 03-02-07
What else would you expect from someone who doesn't hunt or fish...
Name: John Cullen
Email: hammerjohn@sbcglobal.net
Location: Port of Sacto.
Weather: Clear, sunny with a cold breeze
Water_condition: clean green
Date: 03-02-07
Launched this morning about 0830. Immediately found out my depth finder was inop. So I just kept on trucking on down the channel until I started bumping the bottom. Had a great day, caught 11 fish. All keepers but small. Kept two at 3.5 and 4.5. Rick Sharpe was there and he did well also. So did Marc Hammons and his partner. Lot's of action, not big but still lot's of fun. I did lose one bigger one at the boat. The big one always get's away right. They were all right where John Bringuel said they would be. I caught 10 on the Mann's Commodore lure and one on the Yo-Zuri rainbow trout colored lure. Rick got all of his on the Yo-Zuri. I think today they would have hit anything you put in front of them. Hey Hilmer, go back and try again. Found a lose wire on my depth finder when I got home and checked it out. All is well. Oh I did see one seal up by the house this morning but he must have ate his fill and left because I never saw him again today. Later, all yall. j.
Name: Ed Gamba
Email: eeg2@pge.com
Location: This board today
Weather: Clear
Water_condition: Clear
Date: 03-02-07
I really do enjoy reading all the post, good or bad. It does not make any sense to criticize grammer or spelling. After all this is just a board to talk about fishing not a spelling bee. Give all of us a break we all make mistakes now and then. I would have to agree with Guy if you can't say anything nice don't post. Good luck to all ED
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Sacramento, San Joaquin & Mokelumne Rivers
Weather: NA
Water_condition: NA
Date: 03-02-07
All: My longest posting, not a fishing report, ever. We have recently and will continue to lose good people posting reports, providing information for other fishermen if we get into commenting on their grammar, accuracy of fishing locations, numbers of fish caught, etc.. I took up fishing again in 1989 as I was completing the raising of my children, paying for their educations. For many years I bank fished for bass , trout and salmon. I finally got myself a small boat & started fishing reservoirs and lakes, still fairly easy to learn on my own as the fishing techniques were relatively simple. 2-3 years ago I got a boat big enough for the Delta with two motors, a GPS/Fish Finder unit, a Delta map and started fishing for striped bass and sturgeon. Fishing in the Delta was and is a completely different story. I found the FishinReport postings instrumental in encouraging me to get out on the water because others were doing so, some with regular, great success, others, like me, learning how, paying their dues. Over the last 3 years I've been able to meet and fish with several of the better fishermen who post regularly and consistently found them to be great people, as most sportsmen are. Two of the best northern California fishermen , both of whom contributed greatly to the "common knowledge" of how to fish successfully on the Delta, have just recently stopped posting because of personal criticisms of their postings. I feel postings should be taken at face value and if some one has a problem with one they should e-mail the person posting it direct, not post a board-wide criticism. Two of the instructions my mother passed on to me make up important aspects of my personal philosophy of life that apply to postings: "If you can't same something nice don't say anything at all." "You can't be too nice." Another aspect of every day living I picked up in the military is very applicable here: "Praise in public, counsel in private." I hope that I will be able to post and read others' postings on this site, all of them contributing to the sport of fishing, for years to come. Regards all, Guy (the slow learner)
Name: Bob Harries (The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: NORTH DELTA Including D W C & CACHE SL
Weather: COLD START & BREEZY at times
Water_condition: OFF COLORED AT 50.8 @
Date: 03-01-07
THURSDAY MARCH 1st 07........................( BEFORE I BEGIN POSTING THIS REPORT, I MUST ADD THAT MY GRAMMER IS AT BEST, JUST AVERAGE! AND, I REALLY TRY MY BEST TO COMUNICATE WITH MY FELLOW ANGLERS ( POSTING ) WITHOUT THE FEAR OF BEING CHASTISED.).........DUH! ENOUGH ABOUT THAT!!......................................................................................................................... Finally, a break in the wet cold weather pattern. Launched at Hogback solo and found myself the only person in the parking lot. While the calander said it was March 1st, it seemed like a mid winter day......Just 37 degrees at 8:00am. With the water level at the I street bridge at 10.2 feet the north delta was still in good shape but about 4 degrees cooler than my last outing.The plan on this day was to try & locate the clearest and warmest water I could find...And, to my surprise, I found the deep water channel in good shape with a temperature reading of 51 degrees at the surface...With the moon phase almost full, didn't have much faith on the bite but managed to hit 3 schoolies on the last of the outgoing tide by 11:00 am. Used a deep running rebel with a white trick tail trolling in 10 to 15 feet. On the tide turn around, got into a MINI bite throwing swim baits in 5 feet of water. These fish were on the small size, nothing over 6 lbs!! Got a chance to field test my new Quantum Mantra baitcaster.......I have never owned a Quantum product in my 30 years of fishing!! This reel was loaded up with 12 lb. P-LINE copolymer. Casting the 1/2 oz traps was a breeze & the 6.2:1 retreive was very smooth but not needed as these fish wanted a very slow presentation. The drag system on the Quanum cost me many fish!! I couldn't find the sweet spot on hook ups..Either the drag was too tight or too loose!! If these fish were larger, I would have been really in trouble!! Will have to work on dialing the drag system in for sure or go back to my predictable Shimano's. Ended the day on anchor using sardines catching some 8 ugly catfish and one nice striper that went 15 lbs.......Released all fish.....With warming temps & some real spring weather coming in March things can only get better!! Fish tally for the day.... 7 stripers to 15 lbs & 8 slimy catfish...See ya on the river.....(Naked).......
Name: John Cullen
Email: hammerjohn@sbcglobal.net
Location: Just giving you info
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Green
Date: 03-02-07
Hey Hil, read your report and I'm thinking the person you saw with fish was John Bringuel, aka www.americanriverrat. Go to his site for info, scroll down to Spring 2007and click there. John usually gives a great report and tells what he used and how and what depth. Missed you at the SIRS meeting. Smile I'm going to give it a try at the Port this morning. j.
Name: gil.net
Email: gil@comcast.net
Location: bhnd the kybrd
Weather: cold
Water_condition: no good
Date: 03-01-07
..................i liked sals report...............
Name: Hil Felton
Email: wxyz
Location: Port of Sacto
Weather: crisp!! light wind
Water_condition: normal clarity, 50 deg F.
Date: 03-01-07
Went to the Port to get out and fish. Any number of trips of mine have been called of because of rain or WIND. Well it wasn't rainy and it wasn't windy so I accomplished that much. My fish finder assured me that the fish were there and plentiful; but they weren't biting. I had only three strikes and one small fish landed. One boat had a keeper in the 5 pound range and that is all that I saw. I guess I had better get a bigger boat and a new captain like Bill C. All of my stikes came on a broken back rebel with a white trick worm trailer. Go figure--- Hil
Name: Hooked on phonics
Email: lkjsafl@sadf.com
Location: Behind my keyboard
Weather: 75 degrees with the heater on
Water_condition: about 90 degrees in the hot tub
Date: 03-01-07
I'm truly sorry Sal. I did not mean to be a total jerk and offend you my friend. Although it sounds like I'm prejudice, I am not. Let's go shoot some ducks and drinks some beers. My Sincere apologies Sal and to all that got offended, Sincerely, Man hiding behind the keyboard cause I'm not man enough to post my own name and I have way to much time on my hands and don't really fish or hunt!
Name: Sal DiMercurio
Email: Whaler1@sbcglobal.net
Location: Mazatlan Mexico
Weather: stormy
Water_condition: stainded
Date: 03-01-07
I spelled the fish dish at Los Arcos the way it is spelled on the menu. It's really to bad people don't have the guts to post their real name when being critical. Little people can be real big [ so they think ] ,when hiding behind the keyboard. My name is Sal & I'm man enough to post it. Sal
Name: Hooked on phonics
Email: Phonics@sal.com
Location: alphabet soup
Weather: cloudy
Water_condition: warm
Date: 3-01-2007
Sal, you know? It is a rather arduous task to read through and decipher your clumsy postings as I am distracted by the way in which you slaughter the English language so savagely. It would be nice if you applied the fundamental principals and grammatical rules of our language to your posts and fishing vignettes. Moreover, your inadequate spelling feels a bit lazy and dismissive of the reader’s time and energy. It would be helpful if you developed some reflective capacity to really examine more closely why it is that you bash others for these issues, yet you practice the same erroneous application of the English language… By the way LEARN TO SPELL !!!!!! = Soya = soy……… filette = Filets……… sauted= sautéed……. aint getting = speak English…….. tomatos = tomatoes……. Surprize = surprise………… your = you’re….. I won’t send you an invoice for this education.
Name: Sal DiMercurio
Email: Whaler1@sbcglobal.net
Location: Matzalan Mexico
Weather: not
Water_condition: not
Date: 02-27-07
Guy, I've been there a number of times, fishing, hunting ducks, doves, & desert Mulies. We were on private boats, as we hunt with the Governor of the state of Sinaloa. Can't give you a name of a guide but can give you the name of a great place to eat. Try the Los Arcos, a few blocks north of the La Playa hotel [ where I stay ]. Their filette De Pescado with soya is outstanding. It's fillet of white fish, covered in sauted onions, with a dash of soy sauce. I think the best cevichie is at,..."Senor Frogs", plus if you hit it right, it will be full of college girls dancing topless,......your wife will love you for bringing her there, but let me tell you, they [ wives] get goofy to, & also take their tops off to & dance on top of the tables to. Sorry I can't help with a rental boat, but it's a fun place. That country is so crooked, you wouldn't believe it. The first time I hunted there, [ 150 miles north of Matzatlan, in Culliacan ] , myself & a buddy came in for brunch with 138 ducks. The Governor also hunted with us but on another pond. He [ Gov. ] says bweno amigos, mucho Patos [ much ducks ] , you did very well Sonny [ my nick name ]. As we chatted the Gov says, oh, here comes the game warden,...I looked at him & asked, why do you have a warden,?.... you can put as many shells in your gun as it will hold, even without a plug, we don't need a license & you don't have a limit on ducks. He said, sure you need a license & we got you one already & yes there is a limit on ducks. I asked, what is the limit ? after we thought there was none,....the Gov says, ....."15"........I say ...."15" each, he says yes. I look at Tom & say, buddy, were going to jail 1500 miles deep into Mexico, & we aint gettin out for 100 years. By now the warden has walked up to us, & looks in our boat, & the floor is covered with 138 dead ducks for 2 gringos. The warden says, bwebo amigos, go buy some more shotgun shells & shoot some more patos because there's to many, & they eat the beans & tomatos [ I tell Tom, ducks don't eat beans or tomatos, they want the grain in the fields ]. Now as I expect the warden to slap the cuffs on us, & haul us to break rocks for the rest of our lives, he turns & leaves, much to our surprize. I ask the Gov. what was that all about,....we have 108 ducks over the limit, & he tells us to buy more shells & shoot more ducks. The Gov laughs & says, ....he [ warden ] owns the concession that sells you the shotgun shells for $10.00 a box. Have fun, your gonna love it. Sal
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Mazatlan May 2007
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 02-28-07
My wife, Donna, and I will be in Mazatlan in May. We'll have Monday, May 14th open for day of ocean fishing. Any one have a Mazatlan boat/Captain recommendation? Any recommendations on what type of fish to go for? Thanks, Guy ps We won't be able to take my lucky dod, Spike, on this trip.
Name: Dan Danger
Email: dandanger@sbcglobal.net
Location: Prosser Res./Truckee
Weather: Cold/Cloudy/Snow
Water_condition: good ice to about 14"
Date: 02-27-07
Went back to Prosser for some more Ice Fishing on Saturday. Four of us on the ice at 0800, 35 fish by 1300. I only caught five and it took me all day, the others were knocking them all dead all day. Fourteen fish came out of one hole, amazing... Most were taken on Crawlers, 4 hit power bait and 5 were caught by the "jigger" on Swedish Pimples. The majority were caught about 6 to 8 feet under the ice. There is good thick ice with about a 4" blanket of snow on top of it. With this weeks forecast staying cold there will be at least one more week of ice fishing.
Name: Jack73
Email: navesj@yahoo.com
Location: Miller Park
Weather: windy and raining
Water_condition: muddy
Date: 02-24-2007
2/24/2007 – Fished off the bank with Jason from 12:00 pm until 3:00 pm at Miller Park. We used pile worms and anchovies as a scouting mission just to see if any stripers or sturgeon were moving through. We had zero bites and collected lots of dead leaves and sticks on our lines. Seeing all of the huge trees moving down river made me glad to be on the bank instead of anchored up this time.
Name: Whiteey
Email: Finchaser@aol.com
Location: North Delta area
Weather: Sunny and cold
Water_condition: Clear after rain??
Date: 02-22-07
My same crew as day before went with me in the afternoon after helping me at home on a project. They had done a nice job and the sun came out so rewarded them by making a quick trip to same area. We started off trolling for stripers and did not get a hit. So move down stream and hooked a couple on traps. A special thanks to a fisherman that came by us and was getting fish downstream. So we headed there quickly and began seaching the area for fish as we did not exact location. after about an half hour we gave up and began trolling rebels. Rattletrap curt trolling his trap got a small one so stopped the boat and i looked into the finder the screen was black. I put on a jig and quickly got one. My crew was a little slow getting jigs and by the time theydid all fish were gone. Began trolling again and hooked 2 more. Total fish 7 of which 3 were kept and 3 were shakers. A short but fun day with family. Hello Bob I had read that report thanks hopefully some others will heed it while on the delta...
Name: Bob Harries (Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Home checking out fishing reports
Weather: N/A
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 02-23-07
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 23, 07................ Whiteey, Refer to my December post when Tom Ramage & myself got into a decent trap bite in the North delta........It seems everytime a swim bait bite developes you can count on another boat speeding over the area you are working or disrupting the active feeding which in most cases only last a short time.....Sorry that happened to you with son & grandson aboard.......With the water conditions, glad you got some fish..... Bob..........
Name: Whiteey
Email: Finchaser@aol.com
Location: East Delta...Northern area
Weather: Cloudy and windy
Water_condition: Clear, light chop
Date: 02-21-07
Scott, (son) and Rattletrap Curt, (grandson) and I went out looking for stripers in what was suppose to be a day of rain and wind. We were motoring to our pre choosen location I noticed bait fish jumping out of the water. We stopped and thru fish traps, rattletraps and stripers jigs for a few hook ups all small fish with some shaking the hooks. also other fishermen speeded by us scaring the fish it became some hard to successfully keep a small school biting. Other fishermen were in this small area, so we moved on. We then trolled and threw lures in several areas for only 3 hooks ups, all were small. So total keepers were 4, all 4lb. to 5lb. several shakers. Nice day out fishing even though score not impressive. Thats all folks for today.
Name: ROBERT from shell
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal,net
Location: lake pardee
Weather: clear
Water_condition: 51 degree
Date: 02-18-06
On sunday I went to Lake pardee. I arrived thier around 4.15am thinking it will by busy. To my surprise i was the first one there. The gate didn't open their until 5am and the ramp does't open until 6.25am. I notice thier was alot of action on top of the water. Something big was chasing those poor planters around because thier was alot of splashing on top of the water. So this is the first time out with my boat I didn't know it was going to troll down. At least it started on the first time! I was going to anchor but with all the boats started to come in. I decided to start to troll. I was using a glow spinner with a bug and a warm with a small sling blade. I hooked up right at the second buy before you get to the low water boat ramp. That was the last time I hooked up. I got off the water at 2.47pm. After talking to other boat that was trolling they had nothing. But after working 72 hours in one week 10 hours on the boat is still better than 17 hours of working
Name: Alan Fishermans Warehouse
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: North Delta
Weather: windy
Water_condition: stained
Date: 02-19-07
Fished the last two days up north in the cross channel. On Monday I took Bob and Bill out and the wind must have been blowing over thirty miles and hour. We went out fishing the 8 & 10" triple trout, huddys and spros swimbaits in rainbow trout color. Even in the wind the big stripers were hitting our baits just under the surface. Ended up with a 28#, 16#, 12#, and four other 8#'s. On Tuesday went to shoot a Fun Fishing Show on big baits. The biggest we caught was a 12# and seven others to five pounds. Boy it is a lot of fun when you can get a big striper to hit these swimbaits. Most of them jumped after hitting the lure!
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Mokelumne River below New Hope Landing
Weather: 40-52*, clear to cloudy sky, 0-9 mph wind
Water_condition: 54.2*, semi-clear
Date: 02-20-07
I had a last minute opportunity to go fishing with Clyde Wands. We launched at New Hope Landing. We trolled the end of an incoming tide and most of the outgoing. We trolled all day, shallow and deep. For the most part we used chartreuse Yo-Zuris (Fisherman's Warehouse, Sac) with a 6" tail and either shad or garlic scents. We had bites at all places we tried, caught fish at two of three. We ended up with 5 legals to 7#, 1 undersized fish and had 14 other hits, three hook-ups/lost fish (one was a good size but swam into a snag which we could not work it out of). We fished 7 hours, covered 29 miles. We had a slow day but did manage to catch a few. Clyde thanks for the invite. p.s. 100s of Sand Hill Cranes in the air today. Good luck all.
Name: Jack73
Email: navesj@yahoo.com
Location: Sherman Island
Weather: windy
Water_condition: 6" visibility/54 degrees
Date: 02-19-2007
2/19/2007 - Launched at Sherman Island in the howling winds at 7:30 am for a sturgeon trip with Mike. We headed across the river and anchored by channel marker 9 to avoid the north winds. The wind switched to the southwest so we moved over by Sherman Island below channel marker 8. About an hour later, the wind switched back to the North and really picked up. Swells and white caps started to pick up so we moved back by channel marker 9. It got ugly out there until the tide went slack and then the swells flattened out a little. I didn’t see hardly and sturgeon on the sonar and we saw zero jumpers. On the incoming tide we switched over to anchovies and sardines and tried for stripers. We found a decent bite and picked up three keepers, the biggest going about 20”. We kept two for fish tacos and the other one was released. When I cleaned the fish I found three sardine heads that I had chummed over the side about one hour earlier. Off the water at 4:00 pm. The water temperature was 54 degrees.
Name: Jack73
Email: navesj@yahoo.com
Location: Montezuma Slough
Weather: nice
Water_condition: dirty/55 degrees
Date: 02-17-2007
2/17/2007 - Launched at Belden’s Landing for a striper/sturgeon trip with Jason at 12:00 noon. We trolled rebels and deep diving bombers up to Nurse Slough for zero hits. The water was too dirty for trolling so we switched to bait. We anchored in the mouth of Nurse Slough in 25 feet of water at the beginning of the outgoing tide. We used sardines, pile worms and roe as bait. We tried a few other spots but didn’t have any luck. I didn’t mark very many sturgeon on the sonar, but I marked quite a few stripers. We only had a few small nibble bites all day. Off the water at 5:00 pm. The water temperature was 55 degrees.
Name: Bill Martinez
Email: bmworks2fish@wmconnect.com
Location: Pardee Lake
Weather: Sunny & Warm
Water_condition: 50 Degrees
Date: 02-17-07
The fishing was slow as we caught 1 fish around 10am and we were fishing in front of the boat ramp and then we moved to the cove north of the ramp about 2pm and for an hour and half we straight we nailed about a dozen more fish. My son caught back to back lunker 5 lbers or at least they seam to be that size. Took home 8 fish altogether. Was just as good as last year. Until the rains blew everything out two weeks after the lake opened.
Name: H,L,and S
Email: randuu15@hotmail.com
Location: Montezuma Slough Area
Weather: Sunny and windy
Water_condition: Little stained...53*F
Date: 02-18-07
Sorry for the late post. On the water by 7AM and headed towards Nurse and Lil Honker Bay. Nothing on the out-go but finally hooked up towards the end of the incoming. Landed 3 keepers up to 5lbs, lost a keeper at the boat and a lot of shakers. Not real big, so no pix, but fiesty. Sardines and anchovies in 6 feet of water. Home by 5PM.
Name: LuvMySon
Email: nikokingi@comcast.net
Location: RioVist/SanJuaq
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: 53degrees/dirty
Date: 02-19-2007
Sunday: Headed out to the delta late with Jose' and Rudy in my Arima to catch a few stripers. Hit Sac River but the water was too muddy to troll. Headed to San Juaq. and found trollable water up north for 7 keepers up to 6 lbs. Got about a dozen shakers and called it a day at noon. Water got real dirty on the incoming tide. Not bad for 4 hrs. of fishing and dirty water. Take Care Y'all....
Name: Bill Crooks
Email: williamcrooks@sbcglobal.net
Location: San Joaquin & tribs.
Weather: Overcast & some wind
Water_condition: 53-54
Date: 02-18-07
Mark Wilson rode with me in the Willie Boat to give me suggestions in rigging the boat to become a striper killer. We launched at Brannon and went south. Water in the San Joaquin very dirty until we got to Franks Tract & Mandeville Island. In that area we had about 3ft. clarity. The good news was we caught about 20 fish. The bad news was that only seven were keepers—to about 20. (Inches that is!) We mostly trolled deep with Yozuri’s. Some shallow trolling & a little bait fishing. In many areas the water was highly colored with AG drainage. Mark said that to make the boat a striper killer I would need to hire a good captain.
Name: jonnboy
Email: jdaily@frontiernet.net
Location: false, decker, 3, etc
Weather: windy, choppy
Water_condition: 52 deg, brwn
Date: 2-18-2007
Went out without much expectations given the dirty water and wind. And sure enough, my first striper skunk trip. trolled shallow, deep and tossed some traps where the birds hit the water for NADA.. Off the water by noon
Name: Dan Danger
Email: dandanger@sbcglobal.net
Location: Prosser Res./Truckee
Weather: Clear/Warm
Water_condition: Good Ice to 16"
Date: 02-17-07
Started out with a plan to go to Frenchman's but ice reports were that the ice was breaking up so went back to Prosser. Four of us on the ice at 0800. Four limits by 1200. Total of 24 fish caught with the biggest (caught jigging) being a 16" Rainbow. All the other fish were 12" to 13". So much for the bad weather, better bite theory. It was beautiful weather and we were down to shirts and levis by 1000. Most of the fish were caught about 8 ft. under the ice on crawlers. Several were caught right under the ice (about 2 ft. down). Several more fisher familys showed up around Noon so we pointed out our holes, shared our bait and wished everyone good luck...
Name: Rod Bowden
Email: jstrollin@sbcglobal.net
Location: collinsville area/sanjuaqin/false river
Weather: beautiful
Water_condition: 53 degrees/chocalate milk
Date: 02-16-07
tried to follow earlier weeks reports . went out to collinsville/chain island/brown island. took friend Kimo and cousin Eric . pummed up all week at work , from everyones reports . we got lucky and got out of work friday . it was a very expensive all day search for clear water . nice boat ride , good company . i guess that may be the best you can ask for anytime out on a boat for 8 hours . we got 1 keeper size fish at brown island . marked many in the area . water too nasty . went to SJ . did not mark very many fish . i will wait untill water clears to go out again ,
Name: Scott Cameron
Email: scameron89@comcast.net
Location: Rio Vista area
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Ugly! @ 53*
Date: 02-16-07
Took my next door neighbor down to Rio Vista for some Striper trolling yesterday. When we got to the river at Twinn Cities road, I almost turned around. The river looked like millions of gallons of caramel flowing towards a confectionary factory. In fact it was so bad, I could not check if my lures were running straight because the water was just too dirty. We launcehd at Brannan and trolled Bombers along the West bank from Sandy beach to the powerlines. Great weather but no fish. We mad a couple passes and the father South we went the more weeds we found. We decided to head over to the San Joaquin side. The water there was in much much better shape. We troled a few rock walls for nothing and then I told John of a secret spot that Tomi showed me a few years back near Franks tract. So off we went. When we got there I could not believe how clear the water was. It looked great. We trolled Timi's spot for two shakers and no keepers. We decided to call it a day when it got too windy to enjoy fighting it. White caps on the San Joaquin on the way in. Bob your right, we marked a lot of fish too but they just wouldn't hit. LOCKJAW! Hot lure if you want to call it that was the Yo-Zuri.
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: COLLINSVILLE AREA
Weather: BALMY!! NORTH WINDS PM.
Water_condition: Muddy OFF Colored at 56*
Date: 02-16-07
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 16th 07......................Had Tom Ramage take a day off from work for a BOAT RIDE!! While the fishing was pretty good on Thursday & earlier in the week the water has turned for the worst!! Could not find clean water......put in some 65 miles & could not find fish to hit our offerings..Marked lots of fish but all had lock jaw....Tides did not make a differents as the water stayed ugly & off colored...........The weather was perfect till 2:00 pm. then the north winds picked up white capping much of the water....Summary :.......The bite in this area turned off.........See ya on the river.......(Naked)............
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: I'm not fishing today
Weather: N/A
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 02-16-07
Fred Hall Show at the Cow Palace in Daly City (San Francisco Show)...I know it's a little late, but there is a lot of fishing information, tackle, rods, reels, boats, motors, and stuff at the show. It is open this weekend on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Come join us and I will be there on Saturday at the Fishhookers Sportfishing Booth next to the Hi's Tackle Box space. Good luck - Mark.
Name: Bill Crooks
Email: williamcrooks@sbcglobal.net
Location: Collinsville & Vic
Weather: Nice-little wind
Water_condition: Getting dirty
Date: 02-15-07
Ted Fagunes, back from 6 weeks in Hawaii, & I try to duplicate Tuesday’s great fishing. We did not do as well, but I think I know why. Many boats in area, 9 in a small area. But the worst is increasing turbidity. We got 12 keepers & 3 shakers. Biggest two were 14# & 24#. Trolled Yozuri’s. We quit at 2:30PM with water running too fast. Kept 3 at 8, 6, & 4#. I think we shall try sturgeon next week.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Sac side, Collinsville area
Weather: 45-62*, mixed clouds to clear, wind 0-4 mph
Water_condition: 51.5-54*, semi clear
Date: 02-15-07
My lucky dog, Spike, and I went for striopers. We were in at 7.am., out at 2:00 p.m. It was a slow day but I did get three takes, 5-6 slaps, lost 2-3 tails. The lure of the day was the orange/silver/white Yo-Zuri deep diver (Fisherman's Warehouse, Sac) with a tail and garlic or shad scent. I had to troll with a 5 gal bucket behind the boat on my 90 hp motor (the 15 hp at Curt’s Marine). For the day 5#, 22#, 9#, all released. Good luck all.
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: COLLINSVILLE AREA & BROAD SLOUGH
Weather: AM BREEZES VERY NICE
Water_condition: off colored at 53.9 *
Date: 02-15-07
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 15th 07........................Trolled a secret colored deep running rebel for 15 keepers & 6 misses...Warming water temps have incited Mr. Striper...Most fish caught were in the 4-8 lb. class as my largest fish of the day went just over 10 lbs.....Yeah! the water is still murky but the fish are finding the lures....Half of the fish caught are milking males as spawning is still a few months away..........Best action was during the incoming tide & off and on most of the day...Locating the fish is a problem as you have to find the scattered schools & I received many short strikes & lost tails.........Did run back to the power lines late in the day and tried a little sturgeon fishing.....Ended the day at about 5:00pm. If the winds stay down, Friday should be a ditto day...See ya on the river....( Naked ) ....... P.S. found my SECRET rebel at fishermans warehouse...Its green with spots & a pink belly.................
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Sherman Island Area
Weather: Windy morn./excellent in afternoon
Water_condition: Muddy 53 degrees
Date: 02-15-07
I fished with my good friend Gordon. Poor guy! He didn't even get a take down. We used sardines, shad and live grass shrimp for bait. We evaded the whitecaps by fishing the West side in the morning. However, no fish were biting in our territory. We went back out to Light #14 after the whitecaps stopped by lunchtime. I caught two undersized sturgeon that still gave me a good thrill. One was about 38 inches on the tail of the incoming tide and the 30 incher came on the outgoing. That's it! Good fishin' Jerry Yuke
Name: Whitee sr...
Email: Finchaser@aol.com
Location: East Delta, Molek.
Weather: Cloudy
Water_condition: Clear
Date: 02-13-07
First time out this year. Read all the monday reports and Art and i just had to get out and break in Arts new River Hawk. Well must need practice as we were looking at a skunk the first two hours. We kept moving and finaly got into a school of fish which we caught using rattletraps. We hooked 15 of which 4 were shakers 11 were keepers. Nothing was bigger than 5lbs. The spiceman came by and reported a total of five caught trolling up river from us he gave it a try in area for bit and took off for more fertile waters we assumed. Loads of fun as usual . Thats our story and were sticking to it.
Name: whiteey Jr
Email: scottsdeck@aol.com
Location: na na na na
Weather: nas na na na
Water_condition: na na na na
Date: 02-14-07
I saw the Jolly Hookers went to pardee for some trout were you folks off the bank? Sounds like bite dyed. Does anybody know if there still knockin the big trout dead off the shore?
Name: D Brown
Email: oldfarts@.com
Location: Lake Pardee
Weather: Cloudy and breezy
Water_condition: clear and 50 at the dam Muddy up river
Date: 02-03-07
Well 22 Jolly Hookers hit the waters of Lake Pardee today,for our monthly outing.Slow was the name of the game.15 fish were caught by these diehard fishermen.The biggest a beautiful 6lb. 11oz rainbow caught by EX Head Hooker Alex Alexander.The second was a nice 3lb 2oz.bow by yours truly.Third place went to Loyd Willoughby with a 2lb. 8oz bow beating Gary Kwano out by mere 1 oz. Darrel and Ted(bullfrog) did a fantasic job with our lunch.Thanks guy's for braving the wind and cold to put together a great lunch.
Name: Bill Crooks
Email: williamcrooks@sbcglobal.net
Location: Collinsville & Vic.
Weather: Overcast, litte wind in PM.
Water_condition: Simi clear 51-53
Date: 02-13-07
I finally got my new motors broke in and needed a fishing fix. I called on Clyde Wands & Joe Grandchamp to lead me to the stripers. I got the first, skinny, 19 inch. But it took Clyde to put the first, nice fish in the box—7#. We had a great day & estimate about 30 keepers, and some shakers. Trolled deep all day with Yozuris. Joe took honors with a 26# hen. Most fish were small-18-21 in. We kept 5 from 4#-8#. Home at 3:30PM. Thanks guys for christening my new Willie Boat.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Sac River side, Collinsville area
Weather: 42-55*, overcast, 0-6 mph wind
Water_condition: 51.1-52*, dirty (outgoing), semi-clear incoming
Date: 02-13-07
Pastor Steve Murakami and I had a good day. Ron Retzlaff and two guests, Bill Crooks (first fishing trip in his new 21’ Willy, 200 hp Yamaha), Clyde Wands and Joe Grandchamp were in the area. We started with a dirty outgoing tide and finished on a semi-clear incoming. We trolling deep with Yo-Zuris all day. The action was steady, we caught 30 legals to 8#, most 5-6#, no undersized fish. We released 26, kept four of the smaller ones. Steve's "secret lure (the orange, silver, white Yo-Zuri (Fisherman's Warehouse, Sacramento) with garlic Bang caught most at 80’ back at 2.5-3.3 mph 14-16’ deep water. We had two doubles. We bait fished for less than a half hour for nothing. Ron’s boat caught 23; Bill’s caught 30 to 26#. Pastor Steve lost three “big ones”. We saw the 3rd one, and we think it was over 20#. A good day, our best February trip, best trip for numbers of stripers. Thanks for the company Steve. Good luck all.
Name: Jack73
Email: navesj@yahoo.com
Location: Garcia Bend
Weather: nice
Water_condition: muddy
Date: 02-12-2007
2/12/2007 - Launched at Garcia Bend at 10:30 am with Jason. We headed down by the silver water tower in 16’ of water on the Yolo side of the river. We were hoping for some sturgeon or maybe a striper but all we got were bites from Sacramento Pikeminnows. They bit a lot more during the outgoing tide and stole all of my roe! We didn’t see any signs of sturgeon or stripers. The water was really dirty with lots of leaves and debris. We also saw a lot of big trees coming down. Off the water at 3:30 pm.
Name: Jack73
Email: navesj@yahoo.com
Location: Cache Slough
Weather: windy
Water_condition: clear/51 degrees
Date: 02-11-2007
2/11/2007 - Launched at Vierra’s with Dan in his Hewes Craft at 8:00 am to fish for sturgeon. We headed up Cache Slough and anchored near channel marker 44 on the incoming tide. Only a few nibble bites so we headed up to where Cache Slough splits off from the deep water channel. There were lots of fish on the sonar and sturgeon were jumping everywhere. They were not biting, so we moved down below the ferry on the north bank in 45’ of water. Dan picked up a shaker sturgeon about 40” on the outgoing tide on sardines. That was it – we were off the water at 4:00 pm. No take downs for me all day. We used Roe, sardines, shad and lamprey. The water was clear and 51 degrees. Warning: Vierra's ramp has some silt at low tide.
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Just below Powerlines 34 ft water
Weather: Very nice till 5:00pm
Water_condition: Still very clear at 53 *
Date: 02-12-07
MONDAY FEBRUARY 12th 07...................While the upper Sacramento is up to 14 ft. at the I. street bridge & muddy, this water has not reached the lower delta yet.....It seems everyone that was TROLLING did well on this day........Tom Ramage & his girl friend Mona anchored just next to us, I had my wife Sandra who rarely gets a chance to fish with me anymore ..While the water temps were up to 53.2 & the bites were better using shad, salmon roe and grass shrimp, but still couldn't get Mr. Sturgeon to hook up........Lots of action from small stripes & squawfish & did see a short sturgeon caught by light 14.........Again looking at the reports from Mark, Allen, & others. TROLLING was the thing to do!! Oh well.....The weather was perfect all day till 5:00 pm at the end of the outgo, a cold front made its presents & the winds gusted to 25-30 mph in just 3 minutes!!!! As Tom & myself pulled anchor & headed in to Sherman Island we got soaking wet racing through the white caps....What a ending to a calm balmy day!!! Thanks! Jack Clements for the fresh shad & looking forward to see you on Thursday as you have been dismissed from Jury duty........The rain followed us all the way home to Sacto. Home safely by 7:30 pm with a very wet boat.....And wife!! Ha, ha!.. Tom & Mona thanks for the company it was fun!!....See ya on the river ( Naked).........
Name: Alan Fisherman's Warehouse
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: Middle Delta
Weather: sunny& rain
Water_condition: clear 54*
Date: 02-12-07
Went to the delta today with Dave and Bennie. Started off catching lots of stripers up to ten pounds. After putting our limit in the boat we went bass fishing. Had a real good day catching twenty bass with our best five going over twenty-seven pounds. Going back tomorrow to film a show. I left Warren home today!
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Collinsville to Sherman Island
Weather: Overcast/Light Rain/No Wind
Water_condition: Starting to Get Dirty at 53 Degrees
Date: 02-12-07
Monday, February 12, 2007...Tomi, I was there, really! ... Ben Kotani, Steve Kotani, and Roland Rhodes went striper trolling with me today. We trolled Yo-Zuris down by Collinsville in 12' to 16' of water and Bombers in 7' to 9' of water by Sherman Lake. A real good bite today. I guess we beat the dirty water because it showed at lower Decker Island at 4 p.m. today. Oh well, just as it was starting to get real good. We caught 8 shaker stripers and 35 keeper stripers to 17 pounds. Most fish were in the 5# and 6# range, but a good mix of 8# to 12# fish too. Mt. Diablo was there for us, even in the afternoon sprinkles. Back home after dark. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: LuvMySon
Email: nikokingi@comcast.net
Location: RioVistaSanJuaq
Weather: Beautiful/Flat
Water_condition: 51degrees/Slightly Stained to Clear
Date: 02-13-07
Monday: Took another run to the delta with Otha this morning. The morning started off terrible with me losing my ATM card, Otha forgetting his fishing poles, lures and wallet. Then I hit a log trolling and bent a prop...had to do a "tactical prop change" in the water. But folks...it was all worth it because we ended the day with 21 keepers up to 10 lbs. and about 18 shakers. Lost 4 boatside and had 8 double headers! The action was non-stop from 10am until we went home at 1pm! I didn't hear ANY radio traffic on 71 or 73 so figured we were the only lucky ones. Where were you Mark? Anyway, great day on the water...silver/black shallow runners were the hot ones today. Bit of advice...if you don't carry a spare prop and prop wrench in your boat get one. Lucky I had everything including a new cotter pin. Take Care Y'all...
Name: LuvMySon
Email: nikokingi@comcast.net
Location: Rio Vista/Sac River
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: 51degrees/Slightly Stained
Date: 02-12-07
Sunday: Hit the water late today but had my limits within the first hour of trollin Sac River. Final count was low with 2 shakers and 6 keepers. Nothing big but fun being out solo just breathing the fresh air and listening to my XM. Didn't see Mark out there not even in the shadow of Mt. Diablo. Be back out 2morrow since the water/weather was so nice today. More rain coming so better get out there guys. Take Care Y'all.
Name: Bob Harries (Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Home on the IMac
Weather: Rainy
Water_condition: Hopefully getting better
Date: 02-11-07
Sunday Feb. 11th.........................HEY GUY BROWN & CLYDE WANDS, CONGRADULATIONS"" BEST FISHING REPORT OF THE WEEK.......WILL BE TAKING MY WIFE SANDY ON MONDAY....GUY, YOU'LL BE WORKING AT THE WAREHOUSE...SORRY !!.....STILL GOTTA GET MY MOJO BACK...... ( Naked)....
Name: Dan Danger
Email: dandanger@sbcglobal.net
Location: Prosser Res./Truckee
Weather: Rainy
Water_condition: Good Ice
Date: 02-10-07
Three of us fishing. On the ice and dropped in at 0800 hrs. total of 23 fish by 1100 hrs. Yes, catch and release except for three limits. Biggest was 15" most of the others were 13 to 14 inches. Rained the whole time and proved out the theory that the worse the weather, the better the bite.
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Collinsville Area
Weather: Rain, Rain and Rain All Day
Water_condition: Semi Clear up to 50 Degrees Today
Date: 02-09-07
Friday, February 9, 2007...Since the trolling bite was so good yesterday, Jeff Boyle and Tony Lopes went with me again today to try our luck on stripers. We baitfished shad on the moving tides and trolled on the changes of tides with Yo-Zuris in 10' to 16' of water. The same bite was there again, but a little slower. We caught 13 shaker stripers and 6 keeper stripers to 6 pounds on bait, and we caught 1 shaker and 14 more keepers to 11 pounds on Yo-Zuris. Again, Mt. Diablo was out of sight, but we knew it was there somewhere in the clouds. Off the water at 4 p.m. and home after dark. Rain, Rain, Rain all day, but the wind didn't blow until the afternoon. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: ron hamataka
Email: ronhamataka@cs.com
Location: New Lake Pardee
Weather: rainy
Water_condition: clear
Date: 02-09-07
Mike Sprouse and went back to try and catch some more trout , and they were still biting power bait , they were from three to four lbs. . if you don't mind getting wet (soaked) try it.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Sac side, Collinsville area
Weather: 42-52*, overcast, rain, wind 0-2 mph
Water_condition: 49.4*, semi-clear, some debris
Date: 01-08-07
I had a chance to take Clyde Wands striper fishing. My lucky dog, Spike, asked to stay home asain was projected. He did, however, send his mojo with us as a goodwill offering to break my string of less than successful 2007 outings (he did not want me to embarrass myself with Clyde). We trolled deep with Yo-Zuris the end of the outgoing, slack and beginning of the incoming tides. We bait fished the moving tide. We caught 12 legals, 15#, 13#, 13#, 12”, several 8#ers, the rest down to 4#, no undersized. We lost as many, if not more, than we landed. Most were caught on the Chartreuse/silver/white Yo-Zuri (with or without tails). We did not catch any bait fishing. We kept 4, released all others. We started at 7 a.m. and got home after dark. Thanks for the company Clyde.
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Sherman Island
Weather: Overcast/Rainy
Water_condition: Semi Clear @ 48 Degrees
Date: 02-08-07
Thursday, February 8, 2007...Ed Gamba invited me to go striper fishing with him today down by Sherman Island. We baitfished shad on the moving tides for 7 shaker stripers and 6 keeper stripers to 6 pounds. We trolled Yo-Zuris in 12' to 16' of water during the slack periods for another shaker striper and 21 more keepers to 12 pounds. A good trolling bite today. Lots of 6# to 8# fish and, as always, the "big ones" got away. Mt. Diablo was there somewhere in the clouds, I know it was. Ed, thanks for the boatride. I got home after dark. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Scott Tibbedeaux
Email: tibby@inreach.com
Location: New Sturgeon Fishing Regs
Weather: n/a
Water_condition: not applicable
Date: 02-07-07
I am curiouse at what everyones reactions are to the new Sturgeon Regulation effective March 1 5.80. White Sturgeon. (a) Open season: All year, except for closures listed under special regulations. (b) Daily and annual bag limit: One fish per day. Three fish per year statewide. (c) Size limit: No fish less than 46 inches total length or greater than 66 inches total length may be taken or possessed. (d) Methods of take: The sturgeon must voluntarily take the bait or lure in its mouth. No sturgeon may be taken by trolling, snagging or by the use of firearms. Sturgeon may not be gaffed, nor shall any person use any type of firearm to assist in landing or killing any sturgeon. (e) Report card: Any person fishing for sturgeon shall have in their possession a nontransferable Sturgeon Fishing Report Card issued by the department.
Name: Ron Hamataka
Email: ronhamataka@cs.com
Location: New Lake Pardee
Weather: nice
Water_condition: clear
Date: 02-03-2007
Mike Sprouse , Jim Sultzman and I came back to see if we can duplicate the day before , got there at five thirty at the same spot across the ramp , using power bait again , Jim caught two nice fish but after about an hour no more bites so we move to the other side. found the right spot limited out by ten , all the fish were two to three lbs. another nice day of finally catching some fish.
Name: RON HAMATAKA
Email: ronhamataka@cs.com
Location: NEW LAKE PARDEE
Weather: nice
Water_condition: clear
Date: 02-02-2007
Mike Sprouse and I started fishing a little after six ,I was using two poles about 20 minutes later hook a two and half lbs trout ,then few minutes later had a double , both over two lbs , finish with a three lbs and a three and half lbs before seven am . Mike had one fish ,so he started using a cast master and landed four fish between four and five lbs. It was the best opening day in years. new owners. something to do when not fishing for bass or sturgeon
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Sac side, Collinsville area
Weather: 45-52*, partial overcast, wind 3-5 mph
Water_condition: 48.4-49.9*, semi-clear, some debris
Date: 01-06-07
I had a chance to go hunting for stripers with Clyde Wands. We bait fished shad and sardines for two small legals and trolled deep for one 10#er. Pastor Steve and his friend Ron were near us most of the day and got two at 6-7# bait fishing. Jim, from S.F. was out with two of his friends and they got 5 legals to 7# on bait. Another guy, trolling, got his limit and indicated one was a good size (over 10#?). Sorry to hear Bob and Tom got skunked. You have not lost your mojo. Jan/early Feb 2007 will be remembered as very hard, tough fishing/catching months. It was nice getting out despite the poor catching, regards all.
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Just below Powerlines again!
Weather: Cool & breezy ( No Fog )
Water_condition: Super clear at 50 *
Date: 02-06-07
TUESDAY, FEBUARY 6th 07..............Armed with salmon roe balls & shad & anchovies Tom Ramage & myself fished the once famous Powerlines in 33 feet of water..........While the water temps were up to 50 degrees on the surface the action was ditto from the last time we were out! Zero jumpers & jiggle bites all day.....Fished right through both tides and the windows on tidal action opened & closed without a single STURGEON pump..We have lost our MO JO !!!!!!Maybe Jerry Yuke caught the only sturgeon in the area? Right!! ........While November & early December was pretty good in this area fishing has really slowed to date....Jack Clements you didn't miss much if your on Jury Duty!!!.. See ya on the river Oh yeah!, Clyde Wand, Guy Brown & Pastor Steve were fishing somewhere by the Chain Island & I don't know how they did? No Report........ ( Naked)......
Name: Alan Fisherman's Warehouse
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: Rio Vista to Collinsville
Weather: nice
Water_condition: good 46*
Date: 02-05-07
Went to Rio Vista area to shoot a Fun Fishing show on bait fishing for stripers. Warren and I fished on monday and tuesday to make this show. We fished sardines, shad, grass shrimp and pile worms both days. The bite was very tough! Both days we caught and released over twenty stripers each day. Monday not one keeper! Tuesday one 19" striper and a 38" sturgeon and twenty five small stripers. Talked to lots of guys there that I know and NO one had any keepers who launched out of Brannon. The show will air anyway because we did have a lot of action. We were fishing the flats in twenty to twenty-five feet of water but all the fish were small. I showed on the map what the flats looked like and how to cut and put the bait on. This show will show you that even the the best get zonked!
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Sherman Island Area
Weather: Overcast
Water_condition: 48.7 degrees
Date: 05-05-07
Yesterday I took a good friend of mine out to baitfish(shad and sardines) for stripers. He works the produce dept at Bel Air #11. His biggest fish prior to yesterday was an 8#er striper. However, now his biggest is a 33 # sturgeon and only 43 inches long. He was very excited expecially wheen it surfaced out of the water for a good foot and a half. Although we had to throw it back to the river I took some excellent pictures for Kenny. All I caught was 4 shakers no keepers. Kenny also caught 3 shakers. The shakers seem to bite the shad bait best. That's it. Good fishin' Jerry Yuke
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Collinsville and Sherman Island Areas
Weather: Very Nice/No Wind
Water_condition: Clear @ 49 Degrees
Date: 02-05-07
Monday, February 5, 2007...The water is warming up...My old friend Kenn Richardson went striper fishing with me today. We bait fished shad on the moving tides for 1 shaker and 3 keeper stripers to 4 pounds. We trolled Yo-Zuris on the changes of tides for another 9 keeper stripers to 14 pounds. A lot of 8# to 10# fish in the mix. ALL fish released today. Quit at 5 p.m. and home after dark. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: LuvMySon
Email: nikokingi@comcast.net
Location: RioVistaSanJuaq
Weather: Beautiful/Flat
Water_condition: 49-54degrees/clear
Date: 02--5-07
Monday/Feb5th2007. After reading all the poor fishing reports recently I decided to take my Arima out and give it a try. Trolled a few spots on Sac River and all my favorite spots on San Juaq. Final count....ONE SHAKER! hahaha Water was clear and cold but I just couldn't find those line-siders if my life depended on it. Oh Well..nice to get out on the water...but I should have got some bait instead of trolling. Take Care Y'all.
Name: Bob Harries (Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
Weather: CHANGING AT LAST
Water_condition: LOW & CLEAR at 49 *
Date: 02-05-07
MONDAY FEBRUARY 5th..............After watching the most boring SUPERBOWL in many years the best next thing was watching the weather channel predicting RAIN for all of California!!! Weds through Sunday looks WET!!!! With January being the driest Month on record along with record lows, the bite can't be any worst......Not asking for flooding conditions just some normal rainfall.....Thanks FISH GODS......See ya on the river.......Tom Ramage & myself will try it tomorrow at the powerlines....(Naked)........
Name: waiting for the rain
Email: wantingmuddywater@delta.com
Location: only in my mind currently
Weather: too nice
Water_condition: to cold for striper and to clear for sturgeon
Date: 2-04-2007
Could someone let the rest of us know where we can read the reports from the sturgeon bowl/derby this weekend? Thanks................ Jonnboy
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Just below Powerlines 32ft.
Weather: Cool with light northerly breezes
Water_condition: Very, Very clear at 48 *
Date: 02-02-07
FEBRUARY 2nd 07 Friday..................My guest for the day was Robert from the Shell station & his brother in law Randy from Idaho....And like Mark W. said" A full moon & cool water temps really slowed the action.....Instead of Run & Gun, decided just to fish in one area & play the tides....Lots of nibbles all day but very few takes.......Guy Brown & pastor Steve were fishing just below us & had a ditto day.....Thank you so much Jack Clements for picking up the fresh shad coming from Stockton as most of the bait shops on the delta only have the Frozen stuff!.....Thought there would be more boats in the Power line area but very little pressure as I counted just 6 boats all day..Observed zero jumpers & the Humming bird was pretty quiet on both tides..Lady luck was on the fishes side on Friday as we only boated one small schoolie & no sturgeon action......With some rain on the horizon early next week the bite will improve for sure!...Sure hope you don't get picked for jury duty Jack Clements next week, as it could be a good week for fishing? Just tell the Judge the tides are too good at this time & please excuse me.....RIGHT!!! See ya on the river....(Naked)......
Name: John Cullen
Email: hammerjohn@sbcglobal.net
Location: Important bulletin for all boaters
Weather: better
Water_condition: better
Date: 02-02-07
Attention all boaters, a fishing friend lost a boat wheel trailer tire on the way home from a fishing trip today. He was able to get the wheel and tire back before it damaged anyone else and get it back on his trailer. He immediately went into a parts place and was told this is the third or fourth time this has happened in the last few days. He believes someone was trying to steal the wheel and tire but had to leave before completing the job. So he lost the wheel and tire on his drive home. So be on the lookout and check your boat trailer wheel lugnuts before your return trip home or the wheel and tire may pass you up. j.
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Collinsville Area
Weather: Very Nice/High Fog/No Wind
Water_condition: clear @ 47 Degrees
Date: 02-02-07
Friday, February 2, 2007...Full Moon Day...Slow Catching Day...Fred Hicks and I went striper fishing today down by Collinsville. We baitfished with shad on the moving tides for 5 shaker stripers and 3 keepers to 4 pounds. We trolled Yo-Zuris on the changes of the tides for 3 more keepers at 4#, 4#, and 10#. And, that was it for us today. We couldn't see Mt. Diablo today. Home after dark. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Sac side, Collinsville/Power Lines areas
Weather: 42-52*, overcast, wind 0-2 mph
Water_condition: 47.6*, semi-clear to dirty
Date: 02-02-07
Pastor Steve Murakami, two of his friends, Charles and Gordon (both Pastors also), my lucky dog, Spike, and I tried for sturgeon & stripers today. We launched at Lower Sherman Island and covered 15 miles. We bait fished below Light 14 and above Collinsville for one 19"er, 3-4 undersized stripers on shad. We trolled the West Bank and Broad Slough briefy deep for one 17"er. Thanks Steve, Gordon and Charles for the company.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: delta, Sac side, Collinsville area
Weather: Air 42-50*, overcast, 0-2 mph wind
Water_condition: 47.2*, dirty
Date: 02-01-07
Pastor Steve, two of his friends, Charles and Gordon (also Pastors), my lucky dog, Spike, and I went for stripers today. We covered 13 miles. We bait fished up river of Collinsville with shad and sardines. We caught 3 small legals and 6 undersized stripers, all on shad. Most of them were on the out going tide. It took an hour and a half for the tide to turn, we did little to nothing on the incoming. We trolled a few areas deep for nothing and headed in early. Thanks Steve, Charles and Gordon for the company, good time. Spike said because I caught one small legal striper he'll keep me around for at least one more outing. You'd think fishing with three pastors I would have limited out on stripers and caught a legal sturgeon as well. Heard the expression "God works in mysterious ways"?
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Sac side, Collinsville area
Weather: Air 48-52*, overcast, wind 3 mph
Water_condition: 46.3-47.2*, dirty
Date: 01-31-07
My lucky dog, Spike, and I had a sturgeon, striped bass outing. We launched at Lower Sherman Island with Jimmy Walker and his guest, Jim, Mark Wilson and 3 of his guests. Spike and I covered 28 miles. I tried for sturgeon near Light 33, in 25’ of water on a slack (an hour and a half to turn) to an outgoing tide using ghost shrimp, roe, shad, nothing. Tried Montezuma Slough for nothing on bait or deep trolling, headed in early. On the way home Spike says if I don't start catching fish soon he's going on Craig's List for a new owner/fisherman.
Name: Hil Felton
Email: wxyz
Location: Port of Sacto
Weather: Very Chilly
Water_condition: clean, 46 deg F.
Date: 02-01-07
Fished the Port for a few hrs today and ended up with two keepers to 7 lbs and three shakers. Brought the 7 pounder home for dinner. Fished the area between the turn basin and the palm tree. I fished Mann lures on a spreader with a jig to get down deeper. I only had +15's. Lots of strikes== good outing=== later, Hil Felton
Name: Alan Fisherman's Warehouse
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: Sacramento River Red Bluff
Weather: very nice
Water_condition: clear
Date: 01-30-07
Fun Fishing and I headed up to do a show on Trout fishing the upper Sacramento River in Red Bluff. Jason Thatcher with Exective Guide service took us on a wild Trout adventure. There are so many trout there you can't miss! Warren started the day with the hot lure catching the first three trout. I think he paided off Jason to put a crooked lure on my rod! But it didn't take me long to figure this one out! We were back trolling hot shot lures in two to six feet of water. Over all we hooked over fifty trout and landed over thirty up to fifteen inches. The show will air on Feb 10th on comcast sports #34 on Sat at 8 AM and Tues 4:30 PM. Towards the end of the day Warren hooks into a BIG fish that doubled up his rod! Yep! it broke his line because his drag was locked down! Payback is a _ _ _ _ _ !
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sherman Island, Buoy 5, and Beyond
Weather: Very Nice, Sunny, and Cool
Water_condition: Clear @ 48 Degrees
Date: 01-31-07
Wednesday, January 31, 2007...A skunk crossed the road in front of me this morning on the way to the fishing grounds, and it stayed with me until after noon....Howard Hatanaka, Ben Fukui, and John Sueoka went striper fishing with me today down by Sherman Island and Buoy 5. We baitfished shad, sardines, and anchovies in the morning for Nothing, Nada, Zip, and Zero. After the shutout on baitfishing, we switched over to trolling Yo-Zuris around the change of the tide. 1 shaker and 8 keepers to 10 pounds. After the tide started out we switched back to baitfishing and caught 4 more shakers and 3 more keepers to 6 pounds. Ben broke off a good one in the afternoon. Quit after the tide started rolling and the bite died, so we headed back in, and home at dark. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Nick Garcia
Email: nick@tactilesign.com
Location: Port of Sac'to/Deep Water Channel
Weather: warm
Water_condition: Fairly clear
Date: 01-31-07
Great day of fishing at the DWC today Tuesday Jan. 30. Most boats had limits. Last week I caught a 5.5 lb.striper here. Today I took my neighbor John ( a novice) to try for stripers. He used my gear and lures and caught his first striper at 18 inches. I suggested that he let it go and let it get bigger. He did. Then I caught a 7 pounder and a 21". John caught another 20 incher and we called it a good day of FUN FISHING as Alan Fong would call it. I just purchased an electric trolling motor remote control from Fishermens Warehouse that Alan ordered for me. ( I was still using the foot pedal it comes with the unit. ) I installed it on my MinnKota Co-Pilot Bow Mount Electric Trolling motor. I tried it out on this trip. It worked great! I set the course and it follows it ! My Honda 25 HP also works well for my 14' Boston Whaler. She trolls down to a quite 2 MPH. That's the speed I go for trolling the DWC. Love that boat!!! Good fishing to all.
Name: Bob Harries (Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: CACHE Slough & DWC
Weather: VERY NICE FOR LATE JAN.
Water_condition: SEMI CLEAR AT 48.5*
Date: 01-30-07
TUESDAY JANUARY 30th 07 ..............Went solo on this day launching at Hogback instead of doing the long haul putting in at Sherman Island.......The plan was to fish as close to the deeper channel without putting the boat between channel markers... ( Been told by Solano Sherriffs) you would be cited if you anchored in main channel.......Well! I can tell you, saw over a dozen leapers clearing the water all day in the main channel in Cache. I anchored in 40 feet of water just above the Rio Vista Ferry. This area was just outside the markers which made me LEGAL........Using salmon roe & previously frozen shad on the incoming tide did manage to catch three stripers to 7 lbs...No sturgeon pumps all day......Water temps have come up slighty at 48 degrees......But water is still way to clear for Mr. Sturgeon.......Need RAIN!!!.....Counted three other boats around me & don't think they hooked up with the big fish either? Fished the income right to the top & decided to hit the DWC shallow trolling late in the day....The water was 49 degrees & super fishy at DWC but could not draw a strike!! Did not try trolling deep and maybe the stripes were hanging in the deeper water?? Oh well ran out of time as I had to head for home by 4:30pm....Not alot of talk on channels 68 & 73 so maybe it was slow for others too? Will try it again on Friday....Bad news is the big Super Bowl Sturgeon Derby is this weekend...Boat traffic will increase for sure....Would rather see a SQUAWFISH derby as they are really abuntant all over the delta........And it makes more sense to target them than the beady eyed Giant..........Just venting.......See ya on the river.... (Naked).....P.S. Jack Clements are you fishing on Friday?????
Name: Jack73
Email: navesj@yahoo.com
Location: Chain Island
Weather: nice
Water_condition: muddy
Date: 1-27-2007
1/27/2007 - Launched at Brannon Island at 7:00 am for some sturgeon fishing with Dan in his Hewes Craft. Headed down to the south side of Chain Island. We marked lots of fish but nothing was happening on the incoming tide. We moved out and tied up to a floatilla of boats from the Fish Sniffer sturgeon fest for the first part of the outgoing tide. Still no action so we moved upstream of Chain Island in 25 feet of water. At 2:30 I picked up a 40” sturgeon on frozen shad. Only had a few other nibble bites the rest of the day. Off the water at 4:00 pm.
Name: Bill Croyle
Email: croyleb@directcon.net
Location: 24 miles west of Bodega Bay
Weather: Overcast, light to no wind
Water_condition: dark, cold, light swell
Date: 01-28-07
Squid provide one heck of a pull. My son, a buddy and I fished on the Payback Sunday for Squid and crab. Arrived at 6:00 am. Boat was ready to go. Capt Dave provided a brief overview of what we where in for (1st time squid fishing). 24 mile west of Bodega Bay. Water was great so we could move out at 19+ knots. First drop was 750’ to the marks. What the heck! No hook ups. Move the boat. Second drop 700’, hit the bottom again, then hook ups just off the bottom. 20 minutes later three squid in the boat. Now a different kind of WHAT THE HECK. OK, this is looking like it is going to be a long day, squid where 25-30 lbs. and all of us have noodle arms and hands and Capt Dave says “Hey guys these aren’t the big ones”. I think he starts feeling sorry for us 1st timers, so we works the boat up drift of the other 10 or 15 boats for about a half an hour. The he hells down to 70 feet. We say “What? OK” Down to about 40 we go, and everyone hooks up. Never made it to 70 feet. We had squid 10 feet under the boat for an hour, and then we said uncle. 32 squid to 50 lbs. Smallest two where 15 lbs. Only two of them. Then the boat turned east for crab. Back up to 19+ knot and a nice ride in to shore. 4 pots later, limits of crab. Lots of crab bait for the pots. Back on land at 2:00 pm. Lots of photos and a lot of squid and crab. Great fishing day.
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Collinsville/Sherman Island Area
Weather: Overcast/Nice/Not much Wind
Water_condition: Clelaring @ 45 Degrees
Date: 01-28-07
Sunday, January 28, 2007...Ed Gamba joined Jack Thomason and I to do some striper fishing down by the Sherman Island and Collinsville area. We bait fished shad and anchovies for our fish. After the shad bite slowed we switched over to anchovies and continued to catch some more fish. The biggest one was up to the boat, but slipped the knot off the hook. It was around 20#. The others were 10# down to keeper size. We wound up with 3 shakers and 14 keepers. Home after dark. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Dan Danger
Email: dandanger@sbcglobal.net
Location: Prosser/Truckee
Weather: Cold Clear 20 degrees
Water_condition: 16 " hard ice
Date: 01-27-07
Week Three of the yearly Ice Fishing trips. The ice at Prosser is 16" thick and the bite is slow to good. Four of us were fishing and we came up with an average 3 fish each. The fish were clean, colorful and up to 13" (no big ones this week). Crawlers worked best in the top 8 ft. to just under the ice. Jigging produced a couple (Swedish Pimples-available at Sportsmans Warehouse). A few other people braved the ice and were catching also. Reports from other fisherman were that Boca is hot as well with Browns to 6 lbs. by the dam.
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Montezuma Slough
Weather: Overcast/Rain/Wind/No Wind, etc.
Water_condition: Clear @ 45 Degrees
Date: 01-27-07
Saturday, January 27, 2007...Some of the Fishsniffer Message Board guys went striper fishing with me today. Carlo, Tim, and Adrian did some catching today. We baitfished shad all day. The morning's change of the tide got us a couple of fish and then it was outgo the rest of the day for the remainder of the fish. 5 shaker stripers and 9 keeper stripers was our final tally. We kept fish at 11#, 11#, 7#, 7#, 5#, 4#, and 3#. Home after dark. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Ron Bernhardt
Email: Rebernhardt@aol.com
Location: The Calif. Delta
Weather: Cloudy
Water_condition: Diminishing
Date: 01-27-07
ANOTHER WAY TO HELP KEEP SOME OF THIS FOR OUR GRANDKIDS! just go to www.water4fish.org Thanks Ron
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Sac side, Collinsville area
Weather: Cloudy early to clear, 35-55*, 0-3 mph wind
Water_condition: Dirty at 44.3*
Date: 01-25-07
My lucky dog, Spike, and I went for sturgeon and striped bass. We fished the Power Lines area with ghost shrimp and roe for one light take, no hookup. Bob Harries, Tom Ramage, Jimmy Walker and Clyde Wands were in the area. I fished the end of the incoming tide and an hour and 3/4 slack to outgoing tide turn. Tried trolling in a couple of places, bait fished two other areas for one released 24" striper on a double shad/egg loop rig. The gate is up at the Montezuma Slough Locks. The Lock Keeper's hours will be 7 a.m. to 5p.m. daily until some time in May. As you approach the lock you can give the Lock Tender a headsup on Channel 16. A long day for one fish. Most other fishermen caught one or more small stripers, undersized sturgeon, the bite seems to be improving. Good luck everyone.
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Collinsville & Montezuma Slough
Weather: Overcast w/10 mph Breeze
Water_condition: Clearing at 44 Degrees
Date: 01-26-07
Friday, January 26, 2007...Fred Hicks went striper fishing with me today. We fished shad all day around Collinsville area and into Montezuma. The best bite was on the outgoing tide. We missed 4 good bites, we lost 4 good fish and we caught 1 shaker sturgeon, 1 keeper sturgeon at 49", 2 shaker stripers, and 9 keeper stripers to 9 pounds. The action was not fast, but steady. Mt. Diablo was in the haze today. Back to Vieira's for a picture and to filet some fish and home after dark. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Bob Harries (The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: The Powerlines
Weather: Foggy am.Then nice afternoon
Water_condition: Very Clear at 45.2 *
Date: 01-25-07
THURSDAY JANUARY 25th 07........................Tom Ramage came down from PINE GROVE to join me for a long awaited day of Sturgeon/ Striper fishing....I made up some thirty FRESH roe balls & we picked up a dozen ghost shrimp along with frozen shad at Vieira's. After reaching our spot in 32 feet of water we caught the end of the incoming tide & fished right through the turn around....Lots of current as both tides were in the four foot range....About 6 others in the area trying to hook up also . Ran into Guy Brown fishing with his LUCKY dog ....... No problem getting bites! The problem was there was no follow through as most of the action was Squawfish & small stripers....We went through almost all our roe balls without one sturgeon pump & they would just pick away at our shrimp & shad.....While it was great getting back on the water this would be a NO BRAGGER day . We had Jack Clements anchored just next to us & he struck out also........Did not see a jumper all day. Did hear on channel 68 that someone got a 51 incher.....Thats it......Guess Tuesday was the best day to be around the Powerlines? Go Fish....Will hit it again next week....My neck was fine even in the cold air...Really wanted to test it with a jumbo Sturgeon....See ya on the river ...Naked...
Name: JERRY MULLEN
Email: JMM0077@AOL.COM
Location: NEW MELONES
Weather: SUNNY
Water_condition: 49-55
Date: 01-24-07
I WENT OUT TO DO A LITTLE TROLLING FOR TROUT AND I FOUND THE TROUT ACTION TO BE SLOW. I TROLLED FOR TWO HOURS AND CAUGHT TWO FISH. THEY WERE DFG SPECIALS AT 12 INCHES EACH, NOT THE NORMAL 3-5 POUNDERS I USUALLY FIND. I DECIDED TO SWITCH GEARS UP RIVER AND FISH FOR BASS. I FOUND GREAT BASS ACTION AT 35-50 ON DROP SHOT RIGS. I LANDED 16 BASS TO 3.5 LBS. MOST OF THE BASS WERE IN THE 13-14 INCH RANGE, AND THEY WERE ALL SPOTS. IT WAS A GREAT DAY TO BE ON THE WATER. P.S. FOR ALL YOU TROUT AND KOKANEE GUYS, FISHERMAN'S WAREHOUSE ROCKLIN HAS ALL THE NEW UV APEX COLORS IN STOCK.
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Decker Island Area
Weather: Cold but sunny
Water_condition: 43.7 degrees
Date: 01-25-07
Gordon and I went baitfished Decker and Sherman areas yesterday. We caught our only keepers in the middle of the outgoing tide, around 11am. They were about 3 and 4 lbs. The water was very fast while they were biting. We figured there had to be a hungry school of scoolies that found because we also caught about 7 shakers. The slowing down of the outgoing around 2:30pm was horrible nada bite. And its usually good when the water slows down. We didn't mind. It was still wonderful being out there without wind and much sunshine. That'ts it! Good luck! Jerry Yuke
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Collinsville Area and into Montezuma
Weather: Very Nice Again, but COOL!
Water_condition: Stained at 44 Degrees
Date: 01-24-07
Wednesday, January 24, 2007...Biff Brethour joined me today to go chase stripers. We trolled around Collinsville, Broad Slough, Montezuma, and across from Sherman Lake. No hits. We baitfished the same areas with shad for 1 shaker striper and 9 keepers to 9 pounds. A slow day, but some action. Back to Vieira's to filet fish before dark and home right at dark. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Hil Felton
Email: wxyz
Location: Lake Berryessa
Weather: Nippy early, nice later
Water_condition: clean, 49 deg F.
Date: 01-24-07
The Wheels and Reels fishing club started the New Year out with a derby at Lake Berryessa. A dozen of us worked hard for very few fish; but the outing proved that a poor day fishing is better than a good day at work. Couldn't complain about the weather or the wind or anything except that the fish were not biting. My 2.4 pounder hit a golden eye behind a sling and it won the derby for me. Walt Hodnett brought in the second place fish that weighed in a exactly one pound. While John Holkko won third place with a fish slightly lighter than Walt's. Our next derby is going to be at Lake Amador on Feb 28th. Hil Felton
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Collinsville Area
Weather: Air 32-50*, clear sky, 0-3 mph wind
Water_condition: 44.1-45*, dirty
Date: 01-23-07
Clyde Wands, my lucky dog, Spike and Pastor Steve Murakami (in his Starcraft) tried for stripers/sturgeon on a beautiful day. We tried frozen shad, sardine plugs with various scents and did some decent chumming. A very slow day. We each had 4-6 bites, some take downs, but seldom had the fish run or load up the rod. Steve got one 4#er, me another. Steve was nice enough to follows us in as I was low on gas. We make it in fine but at the launch ramp Steve's hydraulic trim unit won't turn off after his motor is raised so Clyde & I help him trailer his boat. It sure is nice to have friends on the water with you to help out when the "boat gods" strike. We all had a good day fishing though the catching was very slow. I think I'll make a sturgeon trip or two in the next couple of weeks.
Name: Whiteey JR
Email: scottsdeck@aol.com
Location: No where waiting!
Weather: nnnnnnnnnn
Water_condition: nnnnnnnnnn
Date: 01-24-07
Thanks for the report Bob!
Name: Alan Fong
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: San Joaquin river delta
Weather: nice
Water_condition: stained 43*
Date: 01-22-07
Monday after closing up the Sportsman Expo on Sunday I decided to try the delta for stripers. Dave, Glenn and I left town about 12:30 pm to hit the incoming tide on the San Joaquin River. The water looked a little stained compared to last week but was a little warmer at 43*. The fishing was very slow as we only boated three keepers up to twelve pounds on fish traps in seven feet of water. Tuesday, went back down to the delta with my new camera crew to see if the stripers would bit better in the morning? We tried Frank's Tract and went out to Big Break back to the Mokuleume River. Caught five spooning and ten on fish traps. Over all it was a slow day as only five were keepers up to six pounds. We need rain! The water has warmed up four to five degrees since last week but I'm having a problem finding the big schools of stripers.
Name: Bob Harries (The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: The Famous Powerlines
Weather: Cool with very light winds
Water_condition: Semi Clear upper 40's
Date: 01-23-07
TUESDAY January 23rd 07...................As reported to me via Tom Ramage.....Tom fished with his Dad yesterday & hit both tides....They used salmon roe & fresh shad. One short caught on the top of incoming & one fish caught at the start of the outgo.....These shorts went 40 inches & 42 inches..I asked Tom if they were hitting lightly & He replied ; No! the rod just went straight down without the pumping action.....MMMMMM Pretty interesting with the Cold water temps...So! Here you go Yes! there is still sturgeon being caught in the powerlines area... They just didn't get a big boy.. Today, I have physical therapy ( Torture) at Kaiser but plan on fishing tomorrow in my Jet Craft which has been idle since Dec. 20th....with Tom Ramage. Will be thawing out some frozen salmon roe today & will be armed with about 30 juicy roe balls.....Will have the marine radio on channel 72 & 68 with open ears. Maybe? Jack C. will be out from Stockton, will be looking for his Green Lund boat...I owe him some roe balls for taking care of Tom & myself last Month....See ya on the river..Bob H. (Naked)
Name: Pastor Steve
Email: pastorsteve@cordovanazarene.org
Location: Montezuma several locations
Weather: very nice, light breeze
Water_condition: cold and stained @ 43-44 degrees
Date: 01-23-07
Guy Brown and Clyde Wands in one Starcraft and I was in my Starcraft in search of stripers and sturgeon. We fished bait all day (shad and sardines). The hot bite was between 11:00 and 11:05! Just kidding. It was slow out there today. Light bites and some missed sets. 2 keepers was it for the day. Spike the lucky dog had an off day. Blessings!
Name: Whitleey Jr
Email: scottsdeck@aol.com
Location: na na na na
Weather: na na na na na
Water_condition: na na na na na
Date: 01-23-07
Can anybody tell me how the sturgeon fishing been doing in the delta? Bob Harris you need to get back on the water we need your reports! Thanks!
Name: youknowitstrue@globalwarming.com
Email: youknowitstrue@globalwarming.com
Location: delta , to alaska, to japan
Weather: doom pending
Water_condition: doom pending
Date: 01-22-2007
If you want to help with the water and fish problem, go see the documentary/movie An Inconvienient Truth. Scientists around the globe all support the data presented. What can you do?
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Montezuma Slough
Weather: Clear w/ 10 mph North Breeze
Water_condition: Off Color at 43 Degrees
Date: 01-22-07
Monday, January 22, 2007...Fred Hicks and I heard there was a "bite" in Montezuma Slough. We headed there today and found some action on shad. 11 shaker stripers and 12 keeper stripers with the 2 biggest being at 6# and 5#. Pretty slow. Back to Vieira's to filet a couple of fish and home after dark. Mt. Diablo had haze around it today. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Ron Bernhardt
Email: Rebernhardt@aol.com
Location: The entire Delta
Weather: A way for us to help!
Water_condition: POOR & GETTING WORSE!
Date: 01-22-07
CSPA Advisory 1-22-07 Water 4 Fish! As the state’s legislature swings into action, it looks like our penchant for “water wars” is also beginning to escalate. With history as a guide, you might be inclined to believe that fishing as we know it will soon be a thing of the past. The news is indeed grim as the estuary’s “pelagic organism” decline drives the aquatic ecosystem’s food supply and key fisheries toward oblivion. Striped bass, Delta and longfin smelt have declined to their lowest historic levels. With the possibility of drought hanging over our head there is not much good news to send your way! EXCEPT ... for the real possibility that the potentially pending political and ecological doom will help rally anglers to finally put their differences aside, stand their ground and fight for water for fish! In a huge step forward for anglerkind, the American Sportfishing Association with strong support from the Allied Fishing Groups and CSPA have a solution for anglers to unite and fight back politically. The “water4fish.org” web site is now up and running and it gives the state’s 2 million anglers a way to tell their legislators that the government must honor its obligation to protect and properly manage the public’s fishery resources by providing the basic habitat the fish need ... water! By logging on to water4fish.org and signing the petition you can join with thousands anglers who want to speak with one voice and tell our political decision makers they must help save our fisheries! The Water4Fish campaign petition drive was kicked off in January at the International Sportsmen’s Exposition in San Mateo and it will also be the focus of the Fred Hall Show at the Cow Palace February 15th through 18th. Given the legislation recently introduced by Senator Simitian, SB 27, to build the Peripheral Canal, the time to get our political act together in now. As the old proverb goes, “he who hesitates is lost!”. Your support will be greatly appreciated! John John Beuttler, Conservation Director California Sportfishing Protection Alliance 1360 Neilson Street Berkeley, CA 94702 510-526-4049 JBeuttler@aol.com
Name: Ron Bernhardt
Email: Rebernhardt@aol.com
Location: The entire Delta
Weather: TOO DRY FOR TOO LONG
Water_condition: POOR & ABOUT TO GET WORSE
Date: 01-22-07
NOT A CATCHING REPORT -- BUT AN IMPORTANT FISH REPORT CSPA Advisory 1-22-07 Water 4 Fish! As the state’s legislature swings into action, it looks like our penchant for “water wars” is also beginning to escalate. With history as a guide, you might be inclined to believe that fishing as we know it will soon be a thing of the past. The news is indeed grim as the estuary’s “pelagic organism” decline drives the aquatic ecosystem’s food supply and key fisheries toward oblivion. Striped bass, Delta and longfin smelt have declined to their lowest historic levels. With the possibility of drought hanging over our head there is not much good news to send your way! EXCEPT ... for the real possibility that the potentially pending political and ecological doom will help rally anglers to finally put their differences aside, stand their ground and fight for water for fish! In a huge step forward for anglerkind, the American Sportfishing Association with strong support from the Allied Fishing Groups and CSPA have a solution for anglers to unite and fight back politically. The “water4fish.org” web site is now up and running and it gives the state’s 2 million anglers a way to tell their legislators that the government must honor its obligation to protect and properly manage the public’s fishery resources by providing the basic habitat the fish need ... water! By logging on to water4fish.org and signing the petition you can join with thousands anglers who want to speak with one voice and tell our political decision makers they must help save our fisheries! The Water4Fish campaign petition drive was kicked off in January at the International Sportsmen’s Exposition in San Mateo and it will also be the focus of the Fred Hall Show at the Cow Palace February 15th through 18th. Given the legislation recently introduced by Senator Simitian, SB 27, to build the Peripheral Canal, the time to get our political act together in now. As the old proverb goes, “he who hesitates is lost!”. The editorial below from the Sac Bee while only one perspective on the upcoming water decisions ought to give you motivation to log on and sign up. Your support will be greatly appreciated! John John Beuttler, Conservation Director California Sportfishing Protection Alliance 1360 Neilson Street Berkeley, CA 94702 510-526-4049 JBeuttler@aol.com A time to deliver water solutions By Tom Philp - Published 12:00 am PST Sunday, January 14, 2007 There is a Spanish proverb about procrastination: "Tomorrow is often the busiest day of the week." It could have just as easily been written by a California water official. The scale of the state's water projects -- hundreds of miles of aqueducts and more than 2,000 dams -- is only matched by the scale of the side effects. A dam and two aqueducts on the San Joaquin River, for example, diverted water to Central Valley farms and dried up the river downstream. The dam was built during World War II, but the solution didn't take shape until recently. Why? Waiting until tomorrow is a tempting alternative when the safest option is to do absolutely nothing. The politics of procrastination, however, may finally be reaching its limit for several California water fights. Lawsuits, legal deadlines and acts of Mother Nature are changing the political landscape. At some point, doing something becomes the only option. Is it now? If so, things are about to get interesting, and expensive. Major problems tend to get solved with somebody else's money, namely yours. This isn't a proverb, but it might as well be. For those working to fix some of the complex problems facing California's water needs, this is a year decisions are supposed to be made that would break through decades of gridlock and lead to historic changes in the state's plumbing system. Four dams in Northern California might come down. A controversial canal in the Delta might be built. A strange, dying sea in Southern California might undergo a resuscitation and reconfiguration. And stretches of the San Joaquin River, which have run dry since the Truman administration, might flow with water once again. "It is no coincidence that these are all teed up at the same time," said Jeff Kightlinger, general manager of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, which quenches the thirst of 18 million people and is one of the dominant water players at the table in the state's quest to divvy up water. Uneasy about procrastinating any longer, water districts like Metropolitan -- in a combination of civic altruism and naked self-interest -- want to shore up the reliability of their water supply. "We are entering a period that we know to have reliable water supplies, we have to solve the environmental issues," Kightlinger said. Is this truly the Era of Doing Something? Here is a tour of the terrain -- the problems and controversies -- that lies ahead. THE DELTA THE PROBLEM: "It's broken," said Lester Snow, director of the California Department of Water Resources and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's top water official. That pretty much sums it up. The fish that live in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta are struggling. The official counts of species such as Delta smelt, shad and bass are at, or near, the lowest numbers ever recorded. One of the hemisphere's most important estuaries, the Delta also doubles as a water transportation conduit for Southern California residents and San Joaquin Valley farmers. State and federal pumps at the southern end of the Delta pull water past some 1,500 miles of levees that protect Delta islands. Many of the islands are like bowls sitting in water. The farmland at the bottom of these bowls is kept dry by the levees. Tilling the islands for crops year after year has exposed the rich peat soil to the sun, causing the soil to oxidize and blow away. Were the levees to fail due to an earthquake, a flood or age, as one did on a calm day in June 2004, entire islands could quickly disappear as saltwater rushes in from the San Francisco Bay, rendering the Delta an undrinkable water supply. "There is no way that the Delta can maintain its present configuration," said Peter Moyle, a fisheries biologist and professor at the University of California, Davis, who has studied the Delta for years. "You can't have islands subside as sea level continues to rise. That is incompatible." THE HAMMER: There are several. Schwarzenegger is expected to appoint a commission to propose solutions. He signaled in his State of the State speech his desire to increase water supplies -- a near impossibility without a healthier Delta. State and federal agencies are working in a separate process to devise a long-term plan. Snow's agency is coming up with yet another plan to deal with the disaster scenario, a sudden collapse of the Delta levee system. And three lawsuits are challenging whether the state and federal pumping projects comply with environmental laws to protect fish. THE CONTROVERSY: The peripheral canal. Rejected by California voters in 1982, the aqueduct was proposed decades earlier. The proposal is back. "It is going to be in the discussion, for sure," Moyle said. "It has to be." As its name implies, the canal would bypass the Delta by transporting water from the Sacramento River, south of the capital, east around the Delta and connect with the federal and state aqueducts to the south. The Delta would have less fresh water moving through it. But this water would behave more naturally, heading out to sea rather than toward huge pumps sending the water south. Two big upsides: A water supply for two-thirds of the state's residents would no longer be dependent on suspect Delta levees. And the fish in the Delta may prefer the change. One big downside: A saltier Delta would imperil agriculture on the Delta Islands, threatening these businesses and requiring a transition to a different future. "This is the year where we need to take a hard look at it," Kightlinger said of the peripheral canal. THE SAN JOAQUIN RIVER THE PROBLEM: California's second-longest river essentially stopped being a river in the 1940s, when two aqueducts fed by a dam took much of the water away. Ever since, the San Joaquin River has been a schizophrenic shadow of its former self. Friant dam, creating Millerton Lake northeast of Fresno, releases water into the two canals -- the Madera canal heads north and the Friant-Kern canal goes south. What water is left for the river flows west before it elbows to the north and heads toward the Delta. Somewhere before reaching the elbow, the river typically runs dry. That leaves about 150 miles of river without much of its original water source. The river was sacrificed. But farming communities from Chowchilla to Madera to Visalia to Shafter, far to the south of the valley, came to life. THE HAMMER: U.S. District Judge Lawrence K. Karlton, a federal judge in Sacramento. In 1997, he stopped the renewal of water contracts to thousands of farmers dependent on the two canals. In 2004, he ruled that the federal government was violating the Endangered Species Act by drying up the river. Farmers reached a settlement last year with the Natural Resources Defense Council, an environmental group that filed suit challenging the water system's compliance with the federal Endangered Species Act. Essentially, the river would get enough water to actually look like a river -- and even support salmon. And the farmers would keep most of their water, at least for 20 years. "We're reviving a river from the dead," said Barry Nelson of NRDC. "There are so many people who want a living river. I've never seen anything like this." THE CONTROVERSY: Money. Restoring the river is more complicated than releasing water into its dry riverbed. Some channels have to be widened, others narrowed, with new levees built along the banks. The total price tag is somewhere in the hundreds of millions of dollars, maybe $800 million, if new levees have to meet tougher construction standards. Congress has to agree to pick up much of the tab, or the settlement may fall apart. The litigants have to appoint a leader and scientists to help oversee the restoration. "We simply need to get started," Snow said. "We've talked about this long enough." SALTON SEA THE PROBLEM: Strange, but true. California's largest body of water started out when Mother Nature exploited a weakness in a man-made canal. In 1905, the Colorado River was swelling from a flood. As it broke through an agriculture canal, the river changed course. Rather than heading to Mexico, it headed toward the dry Salton Sink and filled it up. So was born the Salton Sea. For about 400 species of birds, the new sea was a godsend. Now, the Salton Sea is getting saltier. The desert sun evaporates water over 376 square miles of the lake's surface, leaving behind salt on the dry lake bed. Farms throughout the Imperial Valley, fed by agriculture canals, send runoff into the Salton Sea, but it doesn't provide enough water to maintain adequate levels to compensate for evaporation. If steps aren't taken to maintain water levels, the shrinking lake will expose 100 square miles of dusty lake bed to swirl in the winds. What's left of the sea will triple in salinity. Doing nothing, according to a new estimate from Snow's water agency, would cost California a billion dollars "because of dust control issues," he said. "There is something that has to be done no matter what you choose." THE HAMMER: The state had a legislative deadline to have come up with a Salton Sea restoration plan by the end of 2006. Schwarzenegger's team at the water resources department is a little behind schedule, but working feverishly. Once the administration's solution is unveiled, it will be up to the Legislature to implement the plan or amend it. "I do think we are heading toward a political and technical solution," said Kim Delfino, state program director for the environmental group Defenders of Wildlife. THE CONTROVERSY: A dam. And the price tag. There seems to be general agreement that the southern edge of the sea should be reconfigured with a system of concentric canals that create shallow habitat for birds. The question is on the northern end. That would be the site of the permanent "sea." The question is how big to make it. The bigger the sea, the bigger the dam, the more water it needs. All this would mean less water for the birds in the shallows to the south. Nothing is small about the price tags for any of the alternatives. Of the options being studied by the state, upfront costs for the changes range from $2.3 billion to $5.8 billion. That doesn't count the annual costs to maintain the new and improved sea, which could exceed $100 million. Given that there is no big pot of money sitting around for the solution, the Salton Sea will have to compete against other needs. "There isn't a solution where you build this one thing, and everything is fixed," Snow said. "It is more of a long-term investment strategy." THE KLAMATH RIVER THE PROBLEM: The 250-mile river through southern Oregon and Northern California used to produce one of the Pacific Ocean's largest salmon runs. No more. Its coho salmon run is officially threatened under the federal Endangered Species Act. The National Marine Fisheries Service curtailed commercial fishing off the coast of California and Oregon to protect the few salmon destined to return to the Klamath River. Many reasons for the depleted salmon runs are suspected, such as years of logging along the river's banks and large diversions of water for agriculture. More than a century ago, Congress began approving dams and aqueducts that have altered the Klamath. Four of the dams, owned by PacifiCorp, a private electricity provider, have cut off about half of the historic spawning grounds for the salmon. The dams were built to produce electricity -- about 167 megawatts, enough for about 70,000 homes -- not for water supply. THE HAMMER: Federal licenses for the four dams have expired and need to be renewed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. FERC can't order the dams to be demolished. However, the commission can impose costly new requirements: more fish ladders, more monitoring, less power production. THE CONTROVERSY: Dam removal versus dam modifications. A study for the California Energy Commission concluded that PacifiCorp could save money by tearing down the dams rather than building the fish ladders and other modifications that FERC has been reviewing. "The more analysis we do, the better it looks for dam removal," said Craig Tucker, who is coordinating a campaign by the Karuk Indian Tribe to tear down the dams. PacifiCorp -- although willing to discuss dam removal in private negotiations with the tribe, environmental groups, farmers and wildlife agencies -- disputes the notion that removing the dams is the cheapest course. "The dams currently have more than 20 million cubic yards of sediment behind them," said Dave Kvamme, a spokesman for PacifiCorp. "I don't know how you get a permit to remove that kind of stuff." FERC is on a timetable to issue its relicensing decision later this year, but a negotiated settlement seems to be the goal. "We're heavily engaged in discussions with all the communities to come up with a package that works," Snow said. Will the dams come down? "Our customers' interests need to be protected," Kvamme said. Translation: Somebody needs to come up with money to make it happen. The Klamath River hardly has the political world's undivided attention. It is just another water issue on a crowded table. And it's a gamble that dam removal alone would revive the salmon runs. "Under the present situation, it is not at all certain whether taking down those dams will solve the major problems of the Klamath," said Moyle, who has studied the river on behalf of the National Research Council. But something is bound to happen. For FERC, which must decide on a relicensing plan, doing nothing is not an option. Welcome to the club. * * * The proverbial author in Spain was on to something about procrastination. And while the clock is now ticking for a series of solutions for California's water problems, don't be surprised if it's a Year of Doing Nothing. The governor's budget, for example, proposed billions for new reservoirs rather than for the restoration needs. An ideological fight over dams could push everything else to the sidelines. Or those needs could lose out to others in the political fight over money. Decision don't come easy. And, change is hard, even if it's the right thing to do. # CSPA is a nonprofit fishery conservation organization. You can support our efforts to conserve fisheries and their habitat by becoming a member. Donations are tax-deductible and greatly appreciated. Send checks to CSPA at 1360 Neilson Street, Berkeley, CA 94702-1116. Membership starts a $25. Questions? 510-526-4049.
Name: Polebrother
Email: james.thomas9@comcast.net
Location: Rio Vista, Sherman, Collinsville, Decker
Weather: Nice day with a Jacket
Water_condition: 44 degrees, stained
Date: 01-21-07
Went striper fishing with my friend Willie on Sat, Jan 20. Bait fished all day with shad and grass shrimp at mulitple locations (Collinsville, Broad, Sherman, power lines, and Decker) for just one shaker, no keepers. Tough day but enjoyed being on the water. Will try again next week, maybe.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrown@softcom.net
Location: North Delta
Weather: 35-48*, partial overcast, 0-3mph wind
Water_condition: 43.1-43.5*, cloudy
Date: 01-19-07
My lucky dog, Spike, and I launched at Hogback Island and tried fishtraps, trolling shallow & deep, bait fishing for stripers. A 3 hour outing, no bites, saw few fish on the fish finder. A quiet, pleasant day on the Delta.
Name: Big Al's Fishin
Email: Bigalsfishn1@sbcglobal.net
Location: Russian River
Weather: Clear & Cold (Icy Roads)
Water_condition: Low & Clear
Date: 01-19-07
Talk about living in the past, regarding the last posting. The date was 2007 not 2006. Remember light lines, small baits or lures in clear water and yes one important ingredient I failed to mention, PATIENCE. I hope this helps creat interest for the young upcoming generations to lobby to sustain the runs of these magnificent fish. I caught several fish and brought home only one 10 lb. buck hatchery fish. Good Luck
Name: Big Al's Fishin
Email: Bigalsfishn1@sbcglobal.net
Location: Russian River
Weather: Clear & Cold (Icy Roads)
Water_condition: Low & Clear
Date: 01-19-06
Fished the Rissian River last week on Tuesday & Wednesday and this week Wednesday 17th & Thursday 18th for elusive Sleelhead. Last week many fish caught throughout the system from Casini ranch to Cloverdale on roe, cleos, pulled plugs like flatfish, wee worts,bagleys and puff balls. This week fishing was tougher with very low clear conditions. Still many fish in the system to be caught for the experienced Steelheader. Light lines with fluorocarbon leaders about 8lb. minimum to trick one of these dime bright fish to bite. Lots of drift boats and guides traveling the river daily. Best bite in low conditions is at daybreak and just before sunset although some are caught throughout the day. I have been fishing these beautiful fish for 42 years on the calif. coast from the Carmel River near Big Sur in the south to the Smith and Eel in the North and everything in between. Still the thrill of every fish I catch even today has not diminished one bit. Although they are fewer fish than in my early years on these rivers, my heart still skips beats while trying to control one of these fish as they skirt the holes with brush overhangs and logs to escape.
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Collinsville Area
Weather: Very, Very, Very Nice Today
Water_condition: Stained at 42 Degrees
Date: 01-19-07
Friday, January 19, 2007...At em again...Fred Hicks and I went striper fishing today down by Collinsville. Again, we baitfished butterflied shad for very good action on the morning's small outgoing tide. After that it was hunt and peck for a few others. Final tally was 5 shaker stripers and 15 keeper stripers, with the two biggest being at 10# and 13#. The rest were 5# and under. Good action and we watched Mt. Diablo all day. No snow on it now, as it has all melted. Home after dark. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Bill Crooks
Email: williamcrooks@sbcglobal.net
Location: Just checkin in.
Weather: Nice from where I'm sitting.
Water_condition: Too darn cold.
Date: 01-19-07
Have not been fishing this year for many reasons, but only two good uns: 1.Been shopping for a boat and found one. Look for me in a 21ft. Willie Boat with 200 & 8hp Yamaha’s. 2.Trying to sell my 1997 Crestliner, 17.5ft. With 115 & 15 hp motors and electric trolling motor. It’s a striper killer! See add in Bee. Call me for a pic. (916) 369-2909 (Only a dummie buys a new boat before he sells his old un!!
Name: John Cullen
Email: hammerjohn@sbcglobal.net
Location: Requesting information
Weather: about installation of pilings
Water_condition: can you help us please.
Date: 18-01-07
The Washington Outboard Club is seeking information about finding someone to give us an estimate on replacing our dock pilings or capping them with metal pipe. We've heard there is a Mr. Underwood at Liberty Cut who does this kind of work. If anyone has this person's number or knows of anyone we could get to do this work please contact Gene Marzolf at 991-3415. Thanks, John Cullen
Name: Bob Harries (THE NAKED FISHERMAN)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Just looking at fishing reports
Weather: N/A
Water_condition: Very Cold!!
Date: 01-17-07
WEDS JANUARY 17th 07....................Hey Mike, sounds like you got into some decent fish even though the water temps are very COLD in the North Delta.......Long range forecast is calling for more normal winter type weather next week.... My goal is to hit the water again on Thursday Jan.25th.....Getting better every day........Good news! with Jack Thomason....He is also getting better after dealing with pnemonia....Sorry you struck out at light 14 Pastor Steve, Keep your day job! Ha, Ha!.....BLAME IT ON THE COLD WATER!!! Can't wait to launch my boat once again....Don't care if I get skunked or not...Really miss fishing.............................Plan on going to the SPORTSMEN'S INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION at Cal Expo this weekend with Tom Ramage & Robert from the Shell station just to get out of the house.......See ya on the river....Bob H. (Naked)...........
Name: MJB AKA MIKE
Email: jig_man152yahoo.com
Location: North Delta
Weather: Cold early A.M./ by 10:00 am perfect
Water_condition: stained
Date: 01-14-07
Fished the North Delta on Sunday & Monday, with my buddy Jon. We trolled Yozuri's with wht. zoom trailer's in 20' of water. Water temp. both day's never went above 42 degree's. Sunday we put 10 Striper's in the boat from 8-16 lbs. Monday, was another good day on the water, we boat 12 Striper's weighing 8-12 lbs. & again trolling Yozuri's with 7" wht zoom trailer's. These fish were hitting as hard or maybe even hard , then when the water temp is 48-55 degree's, go figure!!!! Bob Harris aka "The Naked Fishermen", I hope your bum wing (Shoulder)is getting some life back into it,Get well Soon, I miss your report's...... MJB
Name: Pastor Steve
Email: cordovapastor@cordovanazarene.org
Location: Powerlines around 14
Weather: Brrrr to fairly nice
Water_condition: cold @ 43 and semi stained
Date: 01-16-07
Since there are many of my fishing buddies recuperating, I felt it was my duty to go and try to catch their fish for them. I didn't! I was trying for mainly sturgeon today. Had a few light bites (probably squawfish and striper-no definite pumping action) and missed one take down. Caught a squaw fish and a shaker striper. Heard of one keeper sturgeon caught at the tide change to outgoing. It was chilly at 26 degrees at launch but it turned out to be fairly nice about midday. Tried frozen shad, sardines, ghost shrimp and roe to no avail. I'm pretty sure that I should keep my day job. Get well everyone so we can see those reports. Blessings.
Name: CaptianJack73
Email: navesj@yahoo.com
Location: American River - Sarah Park
Weather: cold
Water_condition: low, clear and cold
Date: 1-14-2007
1/14/2007 – I decided to abandon the sturgeon and striper fishing for a while until the bite picks up a little. Armed with a brand new pair of waders, I fished for steelhead at Sarah Park which is about two miles upstream from the Watt Avenue bridge. I threw silver/blue Little Cleo’s from 1:30 pm until about 4:00 pm. I didn’t have any action. I saw a few splashes but wasn’t sure if they were steelhead or carp. There wasn’t anybody else fishing in the area I was fishing. I saw a few people fly fishing down by the Watt Avenue bridge.
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Collinsville and Montezuma
Weather: Clear/Cold with Breeze to 10 mph at Times
Water_condition: Stained at 44 Degrees
Date: 01-15-07
Monday, January 15, 2007...Fred Hicks and Bob Moore went bait fishing with me today for stripers. We fished butterflied shad around the Collinsville area and into Montezuma Slough. The bite was slow. We managed 5 shaker stripers and 5 keeper stripers at 3#, 3#, 5#, 7#, and 8#. A few other starts and drops and that was it. Didn't mark as many fish as I've seen in the past few trips. Home after dark. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Alan Fong
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: San Joaquin River
Weather: COLD!
Water_condition: 42*
Date: 01-15-07
Took Jennifer and Kristen striper fishing today. We got there this morning at 7:30 am on the start of the incoming tide. It was COLD as heck! Ice on the boat and ice all over the guides on the poles. BUT on the first stop on the SJ river on a weed bed Jennifer yell out fish-on! The girls had there limit in no time! The fish were in three to seven feet of water. I was marking a lot of nice fish on the breaks in fifteen to thirty feet. So we started spooning with no luck! Then I drifted up on a shoal in twenty feet after spooning the thirty foot break. The stripers were loaded on the flats in twenty feet of water. The girls were hooking stripers two at a time! They had many of doubles as we drifted this flat for a quarter of a mile long. You had to spoon very slowly only lifting it off the bottom about a foot. Today I got wooped pretty good and they let me know it! But I told them don't get to cocky because I will put it to them! We ended up catching over thirty stripers but no big ones. Most of the fish were 18 to 25 inches, but it was fun. Slow down the jigging when the water gets this cold!
Name: Dan Danger
Email: dandanger@sbcglobal.net
Location: Prosser Res.
Weather: -7 and clear
Water_condition: 9" of good hard ice
Date: 01-12-07
Figured that if it was below freezing here that the lakes should be ready. They were. Anybody that is in to ice fishing, it's on. The bite was slow, near limits to 14" took all day. Crawlers worked best with most of the fish coming about 4' to 5' under the ice. If you have never gone, keep an eye on the thermometer but the ice should hold good through Feb, then you have to watch it daily. If you have gone before and go again, post something to help us out for next weekend.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Mokelumne River, Snodgrass Slough
Weather: 34-40*, clear sky, no wind
Water_condition: Water 45*, dirty, little to no debris
Date: 01-09-07
I had a chance to go fishing with Clyde Wands. 6:45 we launched at New Hope, motored/trolled to Snodgrass Slough. We drifted minnows with 5 other boats in the area jigging or trolling, no fish caught. We tried trolling a couple diferent stretches of the Mokelumne below Wimpy’s. Nothing. We then trolled Hog Slough. No fish for us but we saw 200-300 Sand Hill Cranes, and 2-3 flights of ducks, probably 200-300 each. One other boat with 3 caught 6 earlier, another boat single caught two. We decide to go back to Snodgrass and try minnows again. I can't hook one, get another (24"er), Clyde get's two takes, no hookups. 3:30 we headed in, 34 mile day. Cold day, late day bite. Thanks for the invite, company Clyde (hope you don't catch my colf/flu).
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Collinsville Area
Weather: Nice with a Little Breeze to 10 mph
Water_condition: Stained at 45 Degrees
Date: 01-13-07
Saturday, January 13, 2006...Friday the 13th fell on a Saturday this month...Al Kroeger and Sean Fisean went striper fishing with me today down by Collinsville. The water was stained at 45 degrees and the weather was cool and clear with a 10 mph breeze. We trolled Yo-Zuris around the dead tide for nothing, not a hit. We baitfished butterflied shad on the incoming and the outgoing tides for 2 shakers and 12 keepers to 9 pounds. Mt. Diablo was there. Back to Vieira's for some pictures and fileting fish and home after dark. The highlight of the trip was when Al missed a good takedown. We checked the bait and there was a piece of chum stuck on the end of his 7/0 hook. The striper evidently swallowed Al's bait and when he set the hook, it caught a piece of chum in the striper's stomach and it just pulled out without hooking the fish. Heh Al. The big ones always get away. Otherwise a good day of catching. Chum works. 5 of our 6 fish at the cleaning had chum in their stomachs. I don't use chum bags. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: jonnboy
Email: jdaily@frontiernet.net
Location: no where man
Weather: cold
Water_condition: cold
Date: 1-12-2007
Hey, just the FYI reminder to pull your freeze plugs so your motor doesn't crack witht he freezing temps. Not all motors need that, but some do. Check your manual. 1 - 2 days of freezing isn't too bad, but 4 in a row will create problems. Okay, as Jr said, "where are all the sturgeon"
Name: Bob Harries (The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Lazy Boy Recliner
Weather: Artic Blast!!
Water_condition: Cold for sure!
Date: 01-12-07
FRIDAY JANUARY 12th 07....................Feeling better each day...After logging some 1,000 hours sitting on my recliner instead of my boat & having the retired fishing schedule put on hold. Its been really MENTAL..I know I have been blessed for 61 years without any health issues other than a common cold or flu. My doctor told me yesterday that the xrays showed a pinched nerve in my neck & inflamation from ARTHRITIS.....Thats minor compared to a life threating illness like Alan Fong has indured & has rebounded......So, enough about me! But, I must tell you Thanks to all my fishing friends who missed my presents on the delta..........In other news, my neighbor & fishing buddy Jack Thomason has PNEUMONIA & will be off the water till he gets better...COLD WEATHER has really put a damper on the fishing reports & it will only get worst as this Artic Blast super cools the delta. Only consistent angler has been Mark...................Thanks to Tom Ramage for taking the time to come down from Pine Grove & welding my boat trailor....Guess we just wait for some warmer rains from the mid-latitude to warm up the cold delta water & get the good bite to return? See ya on the water soon.....Bob Harries (naked)................
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Sherman Island Area
Weather: Foggy, sunny, beautiful
Water_condition: stained and 46.4 degrees
Date: 07-11-07
Sorry I'm a few days late, but I've been busy trying to get jerky out for my good friends. Still! Its better late than never. Anyway,Gordon and I thought we'd better give it another try before the weather changes to the cold. We thought we'd give the Santa Clara Shoals a try since I heard that the San Joaquin had been much clearer than the Sacto River. There was only one other boat anchored in sight. And they were right near us. We fished for 2 1/2 hours and not a tap. So we lifted anchor and got back to the Sherman area. We fished the west side of the channel and it wasn't any better. So we moved to the east side of the channel. And I got a 7 1/2 #er on sardines. The only sad thing was is that that was the only good bite there. Gordon tried shad and you guessed it-no bites. So we left at 4:45pm. Oh! Two shakers also. That's it! Jerry
Name: toms test please delete
Email: test@yahoo.com
Location: the computor
Weather: its going to be cold
Water_condition: even colder
Date: 01-10-07
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Name: 916steelhead
Email: 916steelhead@gmail.com
Location: Please See Report
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 01-10-07
[quote author=Mark_Wilson link=1166666306/30#38 date=1168482894]One more time...Wednesday, January 10, 2007...Foggy early and then Windy later, to 25 mph...Tough conditions...Steve Ong went striper fishing with me today down by the Collinsville area on the Sacramento River. We trolled Yo-Zuris for 2 lost fish and 1 keeper striper at 7 pounds. We switched over for the outgoing tide and bait fished shad for another 3 shakers and 12 keepers to 12 pounds. Most fish were in the 6# to 8# range today. Back to Vieira's early to filet a few fish and home before rush hour. Steve, thanks for the "show". That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.[/quote] [IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y49/916steelhead/FishPictures-06005.jpg[/IMG [IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y49/916steelhead/FishPictures-06006-2.jpg[/IMG
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Collinsville Area
Weather: Foggy Early/Windy to 25 mph Later
Water_condition: Stained at 47 Degrees
Date: 01-10-07
Wednesday, January 10, 2007....Steve Ong went striper fishing with me today. We fished down by the Collinsville area again. We trolled Yo-Zuris for one striper at 7 pounds and bait fished butterflied shad for 3 shakers and 12 more keepers to 12 pounds. Most fish were in the 6# to 8# range today. Quite a bit of action on the outgoing tide. Back to Vieira's early to filet some fish and home before rush hour. Steve, thanks for the "show" today. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Whiteey Jr
Email: scottsdeck@aol.com
Location: na na na na
Weather: na na na na
Water_condition: nnnnnnnnnnnnaaaaa
Date: 01-10-07
Wheres all the sturgeon? Can anybody tell me if there hooking any stug in the delta? Have not seen any reports for a while. Hey B. Harris get well missing your reports! Thanks!
Name: Pastor Steve
Email: pastorsteve@cordovanazarene.org
Location: Collinsville, Montezuma
Weather: Excellent
Water_condition: Dirty and COLD
Date: 01-09-07
Fished butterflied shad and sardines for nada, but got some wonderful sun. I was sidetracked by read a Good Book and so might have missed some light bites (bites were very light). It was nice out there. Just me and my friend - Pepe le Pew. Blessings for the New Year.
Name: Bill Deutsch
Email: coke30years@comcast.net
Location: Clear Lake...The Narrows
Weather: Clear, cold & no wind
Water_condition: good at 45*
Date: 01-08-07
Well my fishin partner Dale & I decided to try Clear Lake on Monday the 8th & we found sucess after the sun came up. We found a couple of schools of Crappie at Shag Rock & at Kono Tayee Point and were rewarded with to many to count, large Crappie. We did count 10 at 3#'s and 2 at 3 1/2#'s. I don't think we cought anythin under 2#'s. We were fishing minows at 10' under slip bobbers. The schools were were marking were solid, from 8' to 18' down. Good fishing to all and it's back to the delta for strippers after this freezing weekend. Bill & Dale
Name: LuvMySon
Email: nikokingi@comcast.net
Location: Vacaville, California
Weather: n/a
Water_condition: n/a
Date: 01-10-07
To Bob Harries (Naked Fisherman) Hey Bob...hang in there and do what the doctor says so you can get back to your favorite hobby. I consider you one of the fishinreport.com legends and alot of us will miss your reports. I'll make sure I name a keeper in your honor next time I'm out. Sorry to hear about your back. Keep in touch. Tomi Kingi, "LuvMySon"
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Collinsville Area
Weather: Very, Very Nice Again
Water_condition: Stained @ 47 Degrees
Date: 01-09-07
Tuesday, January 9, 2007....A very nice day, weatherwise. A little slow on the catching, but some...Arthur Bard and David Varshawsky went striper fishing with me today. We trolled Yo-Zuris on the dead tides and bait fished shad on the moving tides. 1 shaker and 1 six pound striper trolling; 3 shakers and 6 keepers to 8 pounds on shad. The best bait tide today was the outgoing tide. Mt. Diablo was just off our shoulder. Home after dark. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Collinsville & Montezuma Slough
Weather: Very, Very NICE/No Wind!
Water_condition: Stained at 46 Degrees
Date: 01-07-07
Sunday, January 7, 2007...My old high school friend, Dennis Howell and his across the street neighbor, Denny Smith went striper fishing with me today. We bait fished butterflied shad all day down by Collinsville and into Montezuma Slough. A kind of a slow day, but some results. 7 shakers and 9 keeper stripers were caught, plus a 48" sturgeon at 22 pounds. We kept fish at 5#, 4#, 4#, 4#, 3#, and 3#. The best bite was at the high tide change and the outgoing tide. The afternoon was dead. Back to Vieira's to take a picture and filet fish and home way after dark. Mt. Diablo was there again. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Dan Danger
Email: dandanger@sbcglobal.net
Location: Prosser/Boca/Stampede
Weather:
Water_condition: Need to know
Date: 01-07-07
Anyone with any information for us Ice Fishermen on the conditions at Prosser, Boca or Stampede?
Name: MJB AKA MIKE
Email: jig_man15@yahoo.com
Location: South Moklume/up to Snod Grass
Weather: A little breeze out of the North/but Sunny
Water_condition: Stained
Date: 01-06-07
Launched out of Wimpy's around 1:00 p.m. & the tide was still on it's way out. Water temp. 44-45 degree's. My friend Alec & I trolled Broken Back's with Zoom trailer's (pink& wht.)from Wimpy's up to the Lock's, for nada. From their we made the short run up to Snod Grass, with hope's of getting into some fish on the incoming tide. To our surprise there was only one other boat in Snod Grass,we should have took this as a hint & headed else where. The water in Snod Grass was very very stained & temp was 45 degree's. Alec & I trolled Yo-Zuri's & Broken Back's for a few short strike's, but nothing stuck.Put the boat back on the trailer a little after sunset & headed for home ,Better luck next time!!!! ~Mike
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Collinsville
Weather: Clear/Northerly Winds Over 30+ MPH
Water_condition: Off Color and Dirty @ 46 Degrees
Date: 01-05-07
Friday, January 5, 2007...I HATE WIND (2 days of it)!!!.....Rick and Tina Dunham braved the northerlys today and went striper fishing with me down by Collinsville. We bait fished butterflied shad all day. The morning's outgoing tide produced 2 shakers and 7 keeper stripers. The afternoon's incoming tide produced only 1 keeper striper. We fished close to the bank looking for any windbreak we could find. We kept fish at 12#, 9#, 5#, 4#, 4#, and 3#. Tina baited her own hook and caught the biggest fish of the day, all by herself. Back to Vieira's to take pictures and filet fish. Home at dark. Mt. Diablo was still standing in the wind. Thanks Rick and Tina for the company. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: MJB AKA MIKE
Email: jig_man15@yahoo.com
Location: At home on my puter
Weather: n/a
Water_condition: n/a
Date: 12-07-2007
OH ME....... OH MY , WHAT A WOUNDERFUL SURPRISE ! Too see Alan Fong posting report's again. Thank's Alan !!!! Naked aka ( Bob Harris), Your relief picther has arrived in that of Mr. Fong, so rest that bum wing & we shall see you back in the game asap. TO ALL HAPPY NEW YEAR & HAPPY FISHING ~MJB AKA ~MIKE
Name: MJB AKA MIKE
Email: jig_man15@yahoo.com
Location: At home on my puter
Weather: n/a
Water_condition: n/a
Date: 12-07-2007
OH ME....... OH MY , WHAT A WOUNDERFUL SURPRISE ! Too see Alan Fong posting report's again. Thank's Alan !!!! Naked aka ( Bob Harris), Your relief picther has arrived in that of Mr. Fong, so rest that bum wing & we shall see you back in the game asap. TO ALL HAPPY NEW YEAR & HAPPY FISHING ~MJB AKA ~MIKE
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Only Dreaming about it!
Weather: N/A
Water_condition: Very COLD!!
Date: 01-05-07
FRIDAY JANUARY 5th 07................OUT OF SERVICE!!!!!!.........Due to a pinched nerve which comes with extremely strong pain running down my left arm & doing what I love to do is now on the back burner.....Healing process is very slow....And to get back in the saddle will take time ...Really miss making fishing reports & being part of the many anglers living their dreams ( Fishing the delta)....Will return as soon as possible...Thank God for the pain killer VICODIN....Thanks for the get well card Guy Brown........Do look forward reading all your post & hope the water temps get a little warmer & the bite returns.......See ya on the water soon....Bob Harries (Naked)....
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Collinsville Area
Weather: Overcast/Sprinkles/Wind to 30 mph
Water_condition: Off Color and Dirty @ 47 Degrees
Date: 01-04-07
Thursday, January 4, 2007...My first day of fishing for 2007...Arthur Bard went striper fishing with me today in the nasty weather and nastier wind to 30 mph. We bait fished butterflied shad down by Collinsville, looking for any windbreak we could find. The water was dirty, but we had some action. Nothing on the morning's last of the outgoing tide. All fish caught on the incoming tide. 1 shaker striper and 10 keeper stripers to 11 pounds. We kept fish at 11#, 7#, 6#, and 4#. Back to Vieira's before dark and home during rush hour. Mt. Diablo tried to shine on us today. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: TibbyTwo
Email: tibby@inreach.com
Location: not applicable
Weather: not applicable
Water_condition: not applicable
Date: 01-03-07
Great to see you back Alan
Name: Alan Fong
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: San Joaquin Delta
Weather: foggy
Water_condition: 46* clear
Date: 01-02-06
Hello everyone, I'm back to normal now and I'll start posting my outings again. I've been fishing and doing the TV show regularly. I acually started fishng a few weeks after I got out of the hospitol. I'm back to work full time again. Took my two cashiers Kristan and Joanne out Tuesday on the San Joaquin River. When the tide started to come in at ten we got into a good bite for about an hour. In that time we boated eighteen stripers up to twelve pounds on fish traps in seven feet of water. I guess I'm lucky to still be around and being able to go fishin! Good fishing to all and have a very good 2007!
Name: JERRY MULLEN
Email: JMM0077@AOL.COM
Location: AMERICAN RIVER/NIMBUS HATCHERY
Weather: FOGGY
Water_condition:
Date: 01-02-06
I WENT DOWN THE THE BASIN AREA AND FISHED ON THE CLAY BANKS FOR STEELHEAD ON THE 1ST AND 2ND. I CAUGHT A NICE CHROME HATCHERY HEN ABOUT 8LBS, WHICH I KEPT. I ALSO CAUGHT AND RELEASED ANOTHER BUCK ABOUT THE SAME SIZE, BOTH FISH WERE CAUGHT ON ROE. I LATER SWITCHED TO PUFF BALLS AND LANDED 3 SALMON, ONE OF WHICH WAS STILL CHROME. I WENT TO THE SAME PLACE ON THE 2ND AND CAUGHT ONE 6LB HEN BRIGHT CHROME ON A ORANGE THUNDERBALL AND FIRECRAKCER COMBINATION. I HAD 5 SALMON LANDED TO 28LBS, BUT THEY WERE ALL BEAT UP. I WOULD SAY ALL IN ALL IT WAS A NICE WAY TO START OFF THE NEW YEAR. THE RIVER WAS CLEAR, AND THE FISHING WAS NICE.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Sac-side, Collinsville area
Weather: 38-43*, foggy to overcast, wind 0-3 mph
Water_condition: 46.1*, dirty
Date: 01-02-07
Pastor Steve Murakami and I decided to brave the cold weather and try for some stripers. We stopped for fresh shad at Hap’s Bait, Rio Vista and launched Steve’s Starcraft at Lower Sherman Island. We fished butter flied fresh shad most of the day at a couple different spots. The day was to have minus tides and the water was 46* (too cold) to expect much of anything. O well, we had a chance to get out, so let's do it. Steve gets bit within a minute or two but it proved to be a very slow, poor catching day. Steve got a 39” sturgeon and a 12" striper on fresh shad, I 12” and 16" stripers. We trolled deep briefly, no hits, saw fish, reanchored and tried bait, nothing. We didn't do much catching but had another beautiful day on the Delta together. Thanks for the invite Steve.
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Sherman Island Area
Weather: Foggy, cloudy, and sunny
Water_condition: semi-muddy
Date: 07-03-07
Sorry, I got a correction. I meant to type this. "We weren't fishing with the beautiful fresh shad at the slowdown time either." Thanks! Jerry Yuke
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Sherman Island Area-Power Line
Weather: Foggy, cloudy, and sunny
Water_condition: semi-muddy
Date: 01-03-07
Yesterday I took Gordon out baitfishing to the Sherman Island area for baitfishing. After we finally got to the power lines thru the fog at 8:30, the tide was dead. We anchored and threw out sardines. We didn't even get one descent bite until the incoming tide started to slow down at about 2pm. The stripers didn't even want to smell the beautiful fresh shad we threw them. Of course we weren't fishing with that at the good bite time either. And we were'nt fishing in Mark Wilson's spot. I didn't want to go to Montezuma in that fog either. At least we didn't get skunked. We each got 1 keeper. Still better than staying at home. That's it! Jerry Yuke
Name: boatbuddy
Email: @#$%^&*()
Location: *****************
Weather: nce
Water_condition: md
Date: 01-01-07
full moon ?
Name: LuvMySon
Email: nikokingi@comcast.net
Location: RioVistaSanJuaq
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Stained to Dirty/47 degrees
Date: 01-01-07
Well Mark Wilson got the honor of posting last report of the year...I get the honor of posting FIRST report of 2007! Unfortunately, my report doesn't do much justice to sportfishing. Me&Rudy put our new licenses in the holders and planned on slammin the fish today...however, the stripers didn't have the same plan. We trolled all our spots on San Juaq. and got SKUNKED! Not ever a shaker folks! Moved over to Sac River and didn't do much better since the water there is pretty dirty. So we called it an early day at 11am and headed home. And the bad day didn't end there...I forgot to put the poles down while backing my boat into the garage and snapped one of my rod's and one of Rudy's on my roof! Ouch...that was a $200 boo-boo. Oh well, I'm gonna take a nap and start the day all over again. Take Care y'all and Happy New Year. Tomi
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Sac Side, Collinsville area
Weather: Partial overcast, 35-42*, 0-5mph winds
Water_condition: 47.9*, dirty
Date: 12-29-06
I had a chance to go on a two boat (we both own 17' blue/white Starcrafts) outing with Pastor Steve & his family, home for the holidays, Andrew & Austin were in my boat, Steve, Isaac & his wife, Jen, in Steve’s boat. We launched at Lower Sherman Island and briefly trolled the Collinsville area, water dirty, debris on lures/lines, saw some fish, maybe one bite. We also bait fished upper Collinsville may have had some small bites, nothing for us or 4 other boats in the area (saw one undersized landed). Tried bait in Montezuma Slough, arrived after an earlier bite, nothing. Steve trolled trolled deep, we shallow back towards Sherman. No takes, hookups, fish! The word for the days by all the "kids" was "cold". Thanks Steve for sharing another outing, your family with me.
Name: Moe (aka Capt. Moe) Satterfield
Email: moesatt2@yahoo.com
Location: Near Farallone Islands
Weather: overcast, wind 10 to 15 kts,cool
Water_condition: gentle west swell 13@sec 8'
Date: 12-31-06
A board New Seeker out of Emeryville. For 27 passengers easy limits of rockfish. We had to pull manys pots to get limits of dungeness crabs. The trip was well worth it on the last day of rockfish season. Now we put the rods away and look forward to a new and great 2007 ocean salmon season. Happy New Year to all anglers, happy fishin. MOE
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Collinsville Area & Montezuma Slough
Weather: Clear, cold and NO WIND
Water_condition: Stained at 47 degrees
Date: 12-31-06
My last report for 2006...HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE...Sunday, December 31, 2006...Fred Hicks and Jack Thomason went striper fishing with me today. We ventured into Montezuma Slough today to fish for stripers with butterflied shad. A little bit of a bite at the beginning of the incoming tide and at the beginning of the outgoing tide. Otherwise, it was real slow with only a few nibbles. Fred caught the big one today. We wound up catching 3 shaker stripers at 7 keeper stripers at 19#, 7#, 6#, 6#, 5#, 4#, and 3#. We released the 19# and the 3# stripers and kept the 5 others. Mt. Diablo was doing a little shining on us. Home at dark. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: John Cullen
Email: hammerjohn@sbcglobal.net
Location: Port of Sacto.
Weather: beautiful
Water_condition: clear 49 degree's
Date: 12-30-06
Launched late, like noon, tide change was around 1PM, went down the channel picked up a 6 and a half pound fish near the first pole. Made another pass with no joy, continued on to the palm tree, turned around started back and got a 4 lb and released it. Continued on toward the fertilizer plant, had one good hit on and off by the tree's and from then on nothing. Called it a day at 2:30PM. Short day but not so cold that way. Happy New Year everyone. Don't forget, wear that new license Monday.
Name: 14_blast
Email: pdm1n@netscape.net
Location: Around the Corner from Monterey
Weather: Cold, windy, and Sunny
Water_condition: Clear
Date: 12-30-06
Went fishing with Scott, Tom, and Andy. Fished around the corner from the wharf. Mostly caught Starry's and Vermillions, with a sprinkling of black and blues, olives, a china, and yellow tail. We did release a ling, a few golden eyes, and canaries. At first I was releasing vermillions because I thought they were canaries, finally, they convinced me the vermillions were not canaries. I was very nervous when we were met by the Game Warden because of the vermillions. You can say I puckered up. Oh yeah, I caught a Skipjack. I thought it was a big ling, other guesses were Haliut, salmon, white seabass, etc. What a way to end the year with a Skipjack...that guy took about 20 minutes to bring in. Oh yeah, the game warden said my skipjack was the 2nd he saw today.
Name: Bob(Doc)Stevenson
Email: Skybob@webtv.net
Location: Sac and SanJuaquin
Weather: Stained dirty
Water_condition: 12-29-06
Date: 12-30-06
Friend Tom and I launched at Brannan I early AM clear and cold,looking for some clearer water we went to deep water channel. Trolled with YO-Zuri Bombers and rattle traps no hits. So looked into Miner S water still murkey. Then big decision, off to San J via 3mileS to Santa Clara S nothing so to mouth of Mok R. Water better but stll stained no hits. Trolled Santa Clara area result one 8# striper. Oh well nice day and a 50 mile boat ride. Good luck, Bob
Name: Rick Moore
Email: shuddabeen@sbcglobal.net
Location: Comanche Lake
Weather: cold! beatuful
Water_condition: 51/53
Date: 12-29-06
Bill and I got a chance to get up to the lake to try and see if we could get any new GPS spots in his new lorance.It has the hot maps all ready in it but it's nice to see with your own eys and get kinda of a look around.Boy was it cold we even started a little late but it didn't mater.It wormed up as the day went along but the bit got worse.We started off with 5 fish going 13to 15 lb. Bills was the bigest at 4.75 lb. and the rest where3 to 3.5.What a start 2 fish for the rest of the day and some new spots that have a fishie look, we will check them out when the lake fills a little. The fish where deep for us 25 to 45 ft. jigs drop shoting and shakey heads.SHUDDABEEM
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Collinsville Area
Weather: WINDY ONE DAY/NICE THE NEXT
Water_condition: Stained @ 48 Degrees
Date: 12-29-06
I believe the Sacramento County Sherman Island daily park pass and boat launch fee is $8. I have a yearly pass, so I'm not totally up on the daily costs.......Thursday, December 28, 2006...I HATE WIND!!!...Ed Inaba, Howard Hatanaka and Tommy Morisawa went striper fishing with me in the Northerly Winds to 40 mph. Nasty, nasty, nasty...Anyway, not much of a bite this day. Only a couple of nibbles and 4 other bites resulting in 2 shaker stripers and 2 keeper stripers at 19" and 21". That was it for the day. Quit around 2 p.m. Took our "lumps", ha, ha. The wind won today. And home early.....Friday, December 29, 2006...What a difference a day makes, and NO WIND...Ben Fukui, Butch Fukui, and John Sueoka went striper fishing with me today. We fished butterflied shad yesterday and today, only this day produces 4 shaker stripers and 12 keeper stripers to 14 pounds. Another couple of 7 pounders and the others were 5 pounds or under. Home at dark. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Thums Up
Email: thestriketv@yahoo.com
Location: Golfito, Costa Rica
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 12-20-06
HI Guys, Just got back from fishing on our new charter boat in Golfito, Costa Rica. It is not the prime season yet, but in one and 1/2 days we had some decent fishing. Couldn't fish more because of paper work and other business with setting up the company. The first day we raised 6 or 7 sails and a blue marlin. We had a triple of sails come up behind the boat and hooked and landed two. One tailwalked right up to the boat. Then raise 2 more fish but couldn't get them to eat. Then, my friend starts screeming look out as a free jumper all most hits the boat! Later, the Blue came up with another sail. We tried for the blue and he ate after teasing him right up to the back of the boat. It was so amazing! He went nuts jumping all over the place. He wieghed around 250 lbs.. After about 10 or 15 minutes he threw the hook. We saw one other sail after that and called it a day. Not bad for only 2 1/2 hours of fishing! Day 2, was a little more frustrating. We raised 8 sails and a blue but couldn't get any of them to eat including with live bait. Not sure if it was the moon or not! We did manage to get a 20lbs. dorado for dinner. Our chef at the hotel where we dock did a great job of grilling him. Boy, he ate well!!! We then moved on to inshore stuff and had several roosterfish on live baits right off the beach and caught some nice sized jacks. We also managed to hook a dorado right off the beach believe it or not! And, saw several others with it. Never have I seen them so close! The fishing should start to get really good in a couple of weeks. Anyone interested can either contact me direct at thestriketv@yahoo.com or call our travel agent. She should be in after the 27th.of Dec. Shirley at Odessey Travel 610 222 0550" Happy Holidays! And, Good Fishing Greg
Name: LuvMySon
Email: nikokingi@comcast.net
Location: SacRiver/SanJuaq
Weather: Cold/Windy/Slight Rain
Water_condition: Stained/48degrees
Date: 12-27-06
Hey folks...I'm back on-line to post fishin reports after having some computer problems. I decided I would brave the bad weather and take Tim and his Dad from TheFathersHouse out trolling. Launched about 9am from Brannon and realized something was wrong with only ONE other trailer in the parking lot (and NOT Mark Wilson's). Hit SanJuaq. and got beat up in the wind and cold...and for once in a LONG time we got totally skunked for 3hrs. of trolling! My credibility was quickly disintegrating...So I said desparate conditions call for desparate measures. Ran over to SacRiver and put my Arima to the test in the 30mph winds and found a nice school of stripers that gave us our limits in about 1 hour. We were all pretty wet but it was fun catchin fish and holding onto each other while the waves pounded us. Biggest fish was only about 6lbs. and the rest schoolies. I didn't fish much today since I had to concentrate on keepin my boat off the rocks. Take Care Y'all. Tomi
Name: TibbyTwo
Email: tibby@inreach.com
Location: Sacramento river
Weather: not applicable
Water_condition: not applicable
Date: 12-27-06
Does anyone know the launch fee for Sherman Island
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Collinsville Area
Weather: Overcast/Rain/Wind
Water_condition: Stained at 48 Degrees
Date: 12-26-06
Tuesday, December 26, 2006...Ha, Ha! Beat the rain and wind again, for at least 2/3 of the day, then it caught up to us...I went striper fishing with Jack Thomason today. We trolled Yo-Zuris for 1 shaker and 4 keeper stripers; we baitfished butterflied shad for another 5 shaker stripers and 7 more keepers. The biggest fish went 7 pounds, but we had a lot of 5's and 6's in the count. We got out of there around 1:30 p.m. and headed back to Vieira's to filet fish in the rain. Home before dark. a good 2/3 or a day on catching. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: CaptainJack73
Email: navesj@yahoo.com
Location: Sherman Island
Weather: Cold
Water_condition: Clear/48 degrees
Date: 12-23-2006
12/23/2006 – Launched at Sherman Island at 8:00 am for a sturgeon/striper trip. Fished between channel markers 6 and 8 in 35’ of water on the Sacramento River. I marked quite a few fish in the area, but didn’t see any jumpers today. The water temperature was 48 degrees and the bite was slow. I got two nibble bites during the outgoing tide and zero bites during the incoming tide. I used roe, shad and pile worms for bait. Listening to the VHF, I wasn’t the only one finding slow action. I saw the Lucky Strike boat pass by me at about 9:00 am. Hopefully, the water temperature will stabilize and the bite will turn back on. Off the water at 3:00 pm.
Name: Tim Martin
Email: emailme@elkgrove.net
Location: San Pablo Bay
Weather: Overcast cold
Water_condition: Simi clear / cold
Date: 12-24-06
Wanted a Christmas Sturgeon so went to San Pablo Bay with high expectations. Fished Grass shrimp, Gost Shrimp, Pile worms and Live Bullheads. Final count No sturgeon or pumps... 1, 18 inch striper, 3 undersize stripers, one king fish, 4 bullheads and 2 lost stripers. Stripers hit very light.
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Collinsville Area
Weather: Overcast/No Wind
Water_condition: Stained at 47 Degrees
Date: 12-25-06
Saturday, December 23, 2006....I went striper fishing with Ed Gamba and James McNiel today. We trolled Yo-Zuris and bait fished with butterflied shad for 8 keepers and 4 shakers to 7.5 pounds. We tried quite a few locations just checking out the bite and doing a little scouting. Marked plenty of fish, but a lot of them did not want to bite. A good day of scouting and catching fish. Home very late. Ed, thanks for the ride. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later. A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL - Mark.
Name: JustFish-N (2)
Email: jjohle@sbcglobal.net
Location: still looking for wife xmas gift
Weather: good
Water_condition: good
Date: 12-23-06
Naked (Bob) You always got someone on your side!!! what a guy!! you must live right!! Good job spreading the word! Merry Christmas and hope you and yours have a happy New Year! Merry Christmas to All! JustFish-N (2) see ya on the water john
Name: Bob Harries (Naked )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Checking out post
Weather: N/A
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 12-23-06
THANKS!! SO MUCH MIKE! COULD NOT HAVE SAID IT BETTER...... Happy Holidays.......Bob H. ............
Name: MJB AKA MIKE
Email: jig_man15@yahoo.com
Location: everywhere & anywhere
Weather: n/a
Water_condition: n/a
Date: 12-22-2006
TOO EVERYONE & ANYONE THAT FISH FOR STRIPER'S,PLEASE.............PLEASE..........KEEP IN MIND THAT STRIPER'S LIKE TO WORK TOGETHER AS A TEAM TOO PUSH THE BAIT FROM DEEP WATER UP INTO THE SHALLOW'S. Once the striper's have a school of bait trapped this is when the water can start to boil & the feeding begin's. For the angler this can be a very,very productive time on the water. For the most part the angler will position his or her boat between the Striper's & the tule's ,flooded island,rip-rap ect.ect & he or she will cast toward's the feeding Striper's. Now if you are trolling or just moving to another location & see another angler making repeated cast into an area such as the one's mentioned above.PLEASE,PLEASE GO AROUND, DO NOT TRAVEL BETWEEN THE SHORELINE & THE ANGLER,FOR THAT MATTER DO NOT TRAVEL INTO DIRECTION OF SOMEONE THAT IS MAKING REPEATED CAST INTO AN AREA. GIVE THEM PLENTY OF ROOM & IF YOU SEE HIM OR HER HOOK-UP WITH A STRIPER,DONT FIRE UP YOUR BOAT & DRIVE UP TO THE ANGLER & SAY "LOOK'S LIKE YOURE HAVING BETTER LUCK THEN I AM .....MIND IF I JOIN YAH". Good Luck to all & Merry X-mas ~MJB
Name: Bob Harries (The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Cache Slough & DWC
Weather: COLD! with light north/west breezes
Water_condition: Off Colored at 49.6 *
Date: 12-20-06
DECEMBER 20th....WEDS...............Tom Ramage once again took the long drive from Pine Grove to join me for a days fishing the nothern delta......With the colder water temps now down below the 50's (49.6) fishing has slowed using all methods such as shallow troll,bait,& plugging......While there is plenty of fish wintering in this area, the schools are scattered & the bite window had diminished on each tide........Bottom line! Really have to work hard to find fish but very rewarding when getting bit....With a great incoming afternoon tide (3 ft 3 inches) thought Tom & Me would do ok on the shallow troll..hit all the regular spots that have produced, but on this day the bite not good on the troll......Seeing sturgeon jumping in Cache, decided to try some bait fishing....Found 35 feet of water & set up with butterfied shad...Lots of current in this area & had to use 5 oz to get bait on the bottom...My good friend Jack C in the green Lund boat shows up around 11:00am & also anchors next to us....Jack offers us some salmon roe as we were only armed with fresh shad....Thanks Jack....The bites were very light, but Tom did get a sturgeon pump & take down but no hookup!! Zero stripers...Decided to return to shallow trolling at the top of the tide later in the day....Only caught one small fish that went 4 lbs......Its now late in the afternoon & the tide has just started to turn. We continued to troll with zero hits!! It didn't matter what color we used...No ACTION......About 4:20pm while still trolling, noticed birds diving close to the weedline in very shallow water....NO BRAINER HERE!!!!!! We pulled our lines out of the water in less than 30 seconds,dropped the electric motor & grabbed the swimbait rods.......As soon as the traps hit the water we got bit!!! I missed mine & Tom hooks a 6 pounder....Back in the water ASAP! We get a double hookup.....A 7 & 8 pounder!!!...Can't let Jack C miss the action, He is still on the anchor bait fishing some two hundred yards away....Call him on 73 & told him to get butt over here as we are getting bit....Meanwhile, another boat ( Aluminweld) saw our action & trolled right in front of us & the weedline right over the fish we were targeting!!! Man! that totally killed the action......What were they thinking??? Oh well! As Jack finally reached us he got into the last fish....A 11 pounder...That was it for the day, a quick plug bite that lasted less than 20 minutes.....Summary: Very slow for shallow trolling.......As always. really enjoyed having Tom Ramages company,even on a slow day.....Returned to Hogback in the dark & home by 8:00pm......As always, my working wife Sandy had dinner waiting for me.....Still need to get her a special Xmas gift for putting up with all my fishing adventures....Will take some time off during the Holidays & hit it hard after Christmas....T0 ALL MY FISHING FRIENDS & MR X....Have a great Merry Xmas....See ya soon.........P.S. Great job on the sturgeon JERRY YUKE........(Naked)........
Name: JustFish-N (2)
Email: jjohle@sbcglobal.net
Location: Cache Slough
Weather: Bright Sunnny cold
Water_condition: a bit dirty
Date: 12-20-06
JustFish-N (2) got a little later start fish-N with my partner Ron, headed up to Cache Slough for a bit of striper trolling. Turned out to be a slow day but ended up like the man says on tv Very, Very Rewarding!!!! AS i said it was slow, 7 fish for the day 1 shaker and 6 keepers, we just didn't waste any time with shakers, we ended the day with a 10.9, 10.5, 5.0,5.0 A nice bag of fish. Trolled shollow all day finding no schooled fish,all fish came on Bombers. Looks like bait fish-n is coming soon!! Did see 1 nice Sturgeon at the scales today 70+lbs caught around sherman area. see ya the water Good Fish-N john & Ron JustFish-N (2)
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Power Lines
Weather: Cold but sunny
Water_condition: semi-stain
Date: 12-20-06
I took Dan out to the Power Lines to baitfish (sardines) for stripers today. I caught a keeper on my first bait around 8am. I thought I was gonna reap the stripers today, but as usual; I was wrong again. The striped bass always fool me. Dan was horrible on the outgoing tide. He caught 1 shaker. I caught 1 shaker on the incoming. And Dan caught to keepers for his limit to 4 lbs. While using my favorite 7 1/2 foot fiberglass at 2pm I got a slow take down. After setting hook on what I thought was gonna be a good striper, the Shimano Sustain spinning reel started stripping line. Upstream towards me at an angle and then heading out to the channel. After that maneuver I knew that it was a sturgeon. Then back to downstream from my boat. I only had 170 yards of 20 lb Vanish Flourocarbon to begin with. Then I told Dan you'd better toss the anchor. Good thing cuz I only had around 25more yds left. After l whole hour of fighting with that strong prehistoric fish, we finally got her into the boat. We quit at 3:30, stopped at Vierra's on the way home, just like Mark does. Struggled with the fish to the state certified scale and weighed her. She weighed 76 lbs and was 66 inches long. My previous high was 58 inches and 43 lbs. That's it! Good fishin' Jerry Yuke
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Collinsville Area
Weather: Very Nice But COLD
Water_condition: Semi Clear at 50 Degrees
Date: 12-20-06
I just had to do it....Wednesday, December 20, 2006...Howard Hatanaka and Tommy Morisawa went striper fishing with me today. We switched over and did some bait fishing with butterflied shad. A real good day of catching. 3 keeper stripers on the outgoing tide and 4 shakers and 13 more keepers on the incoming tide. The winter bite has started on bait. They were real touchy and just barely touching the bait. Wait and they would slowly take the shad. We kept fish at 15#, 10#, 9#, 8#, 8#, and 8#, and released a lot of other 6# to 8# fish. I saw Mt. Diablo. We quit early and I was home before dark. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: THE STURGEON GENERAL
Email: ????????????????????
Location: SACRAMENTO/KNIGHTSLANDING
Weather: ???????????????????????
Water_condition: COLD
Date: 12202006
HAS ANYBODY HEARD OF ANY STURGEON BEING CAUGHT IN THE KNIGHTS LANDING OR SACRAMENTO AREA RECENTLY? I WANT TO MAKE A TRIP OUT BUT I'M NOT IF THE WATER IS TOO COLD AND IF THERE ARE ANY FISH.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownbsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Hogback Island, Cache Slough area
Weather: 35-45*, clear skies, no wind
Water_condition: 49.7-50.0*, semi-clear
Date: 12-19-06
I had a chance to take Bob Harries (The Naked Fisherman) and my lucky dog, Spike, fishing for striped bass. We trolled (deep and shallow), jigged, threw fish traps and bait fished in the Cache Slough area for 6 hours for 7 legals to 8#. We were able to find them in most areas we went on both the incoming (+2.8’) and the very first part of the outgoing (-4.7') tides. We caught all fish trolling. While motoring from place to place we encountered debris in quite a few places (time of the year to be cautious while motoring the Delta) but we were able to fish areas with virtually none. We covered 40 miles, released all fish to get home after dark. Thanks again, Craig Kamikawa, Mark Wilson, Clyde Wands and Bob Harries for the tips on how to bait fish and troll for stripers. Thanks Bob and Spike for the company. Enjoyed reading Pastor Steve’s report of a 17# striper, go Steve. Good luck out there everyone.
Name: gene chapman
Email: efchapman59@attglobal.net
Location: Rio Vista to Collinsville
Weather: Cold,Very Cold,VERY VERY COLD
Water_condition: Stained,,,48*
Date: 12-19-06
On the water by 6:15am,,,Took Nikki (good luck Basset),,This was the COLDEST DAY I have ever fished,,there was fog,not bad fog, but wet fog SOOO WET that ICE formed on my Tackle Boxes,,,Nikki tried to sit in my lap had to slow down trolling to keep from freezeing,,,Trolled,Bombers,Rattle Traps,Broken Backs & Yo Zuries,,,Got one hit on Broken Back in 23 feet of water,3#er and One hit on rattle trap,2# black bass,,Bought a New Electric Fillet Knife for Christmas,,and it really works Great,,Quit at 1:00pm I just enjoyed being out fishing,,,and days like this makes good fishing days GREAT,,,Merry Christmas to ALL,,,Looking forward to 2007
Name: Pastor Steve
Email: pastorsteve@cordovanazarene.org
Location: Sherman Lake, Collinsville, Broadslough
Weather: Nice and chilly
Water_condition: around 50 - slighty dirty
Date: 12-19-06
Launched at Sherman Island and decided to troll for a while. Put a rainbow colored rebel on and put the rod in the holder for a couple minutes. A 17 pound striper greeted my fishing efforts, released it to fight another day. I was thinking, "It doesn't get any better than that!" I was right, it went down hill in a hurry. A couple more passes for nada. Went down to Broadslough another zero. Bait fished outside of Broad for a while, one shaker on shad. Cruised up to Sherman Lake again and bait fished for a while but the wind kept blowing me around so I hauled anchor and went for another short troll. Got one 8# on a bright colored rebel. Had some welding break on my hardtop so I figured I'd better make it home in daylight. Blessings amd Merry Christmas Pastor Steve
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Decker Island to Collinsville
Weather: Very Nice but COLD!
Water_condition: A Little Off Color at 50 Degrees
Date: 12-19-06
Tuesday, December 19, 2006...Jack Findleton went striper trolling with me today. It was a real slow day for us. We trolled Bombers, Yo-Zuris and Rattle Traps for 4 shaker stripers and 3 keeper stripers to 5 pounds. All fish released today. Not much action and not much to report. No hot spots on this report. Home right at dark. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Cache Slough & D W C ( North Delta)
Weather: Cold!! North Winds to 10 knots
Water_condition: OFF COLORED at 51.6 *
Date: 12-18-06
MONDAY DECEMBER 18 th 06.................As expected, the water clarity has falling off!! While you can't call it muddy it's borderline to silty............My rule has always been! If you can see your prop then its ok to troll or use lures............If not....Go to bait...........Well, the water in the north delta just meets this criteria....Need to get your lure very close to Mr. striper as the visiblty is less than two feet.......Mondays action was just that...Only caught 4 stripers on the shallow troll....With water conditions on the dingy side, used bright colors that seemed to work.......Temps are not bad at 51 degrees!......Not many anglers out on Monday...But Jack in the Lund boat was once again fishing this area with his favorite fishing companion....Always great to shoot the BULL with them when fishing is on the slow side as it was on Monday....The tides were very good (Incoming) but fishing was on the slow side....Tried a little bait late in the day ( Fresh shad) but did not hook up..........High light of the day was using fish traps....I caught a 8 pounder & lost a VERY LARGE striper late in the day...Must have had a weak spot on my line? Really should have got this monster in as I applied lots of pressure to stop this fish from running me into the trees...Line broke far away from lure, some thirty yards towards the reel!!!!! Had to be a nick in the line!..........Oh well! It was a thrill for a short time....Headed back to Hog in the dark....Will be going out in Guy Browns boat on Tuesday....Maybe a better day/.....Also will be taking Tom Ramage out on Weds......Looks like a chance of rain on Thursday ?....................Still need to get a Xmas gift for the wife...Thursday looks good for the mall...See ya on the river...Bob H. (Naked)............
Name: John Cullen
Email: hamerjohn@sbcglobal.net
Location: Port of Sacto.
Weather: Cold but sunny with increasing north wind
Water_condition: clear in basin, cloudy down the channel
Date: 12-18-06
Launched about 0930. Made a pass around the basin with a slight breeze blowing. Tried the Manns rainbow trout lure. It wouldn't run right and I wasn't marking any fish so I picked up the lure and headed down the channel. I started trolling at the Palm tree with a Manns wonderbread colored lure, just before I got to the pump house a fish ripped line off the reel in a couple quick jerks. I grabbed the rod but he was long gone. The wind was really beginning to blow straight down the channel, when I turned around it was like, to quote Randy Rodoni, "Victory at Sea" No way could I control the troll without constantly adding power and staying very busy trying to stay at the right depth. It was only getting worse so I picked up and headed back up the channel. I stopped by the tree's with the pole and began to troll again since the wind wasn't so bad there. I had one nibble on it and I thought I was bumping the bottom and then he slammed it. I got him up to the boat and he came off at the boat. Looked and felt like about five pounds. Now that's quick release. I trolled on in with no more hits. Water temp was 51 degree's. Don't forget if you're using Mann's lures to change the split rings and hooks to stronger hooks. I would also advise you to change the split ring that's on the eye of the bill. I think it's too small because if you use a snap like I do and it's a number 54, I think it rubs on the bill of the lure and causes the lure to run crazy. I don't think the eye needs tuning. I'd try that first anyway. Another thing that will make them not run right is they take on water through the seams. I've had to drill holes and drain the water out of some of mine. I now paint the seams with clear fingernail polish. When you first put your lure into the water make sure it floats, if it doesn't it is full of water. The lure really works or I wouldn't go through all this stuff. Wish you luck. Think I'll stay home tomorrow. Later, j.
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Rio Vista to Collinsville
Weather: Very, Very Nice/Cold
Water_condition: Semi Clear @ 51 Degrees
Date: 12-17-06
Sunday, December 17, 2006...My old friend Scott Cameron went striper trolling with me today. We trolled Bombers and Yo-Zuris for a lot of action between Rio Vista and the Collinsville area. The bites were around the morning's low tide change and then again around the afternoon's high tide change. Not too much in between. We had lots of action for 2 shaker stripers and 24 keeper stripers. Most fish today were in the 4# to 6# range. We kept fish at 9#, 8#, 6#, and 6#. Back to Vieira's late to filet fish, and home after dark. Mt. Diablo get a little hazy this afternoon. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Whiteey
Email: Finchaser@aol.com
Location: delta north areas
Weather: Very cold
Water_condition: clear and calm
Date: 12-16-06
Arrived in the channel at about 10.a.m. with Art. We began trolling shallow with rebels for not a hit! Moved up and thru lures for nothing. Continued to move up channel trolling shallow. Finely we begin getting schoolie stripers. Total for the day was 7 shakers and 9 keepers. Very difficult to find um today and are largest was 7lbs. Most were in #3 to #4 lb range. Tough day and very cold. Water temp. was 51 degrees...Thats it folks.!!
Name: jonnboy
Email: jdaily@frontiernet.net
Location: rio vista waters
Weather: great
Water_condition: great
Date: 12-16-06
Alright Jr., take it easy. I'll let you catch one too on our next trip :-)
Name: whiteey JR
Email: scottsdeck@aol.com
Location: home with no boat
Weather: na /na/na/na
Water_condition: nananana
Date: 12-17-06
Hey jonboy you catfishing? Thats sad man! hay sounds like you got a hot spot! HA HA HA HA!!!!!!!
Name: Shesakepr
Email: thebesharas@sbcglobal.net
Location: sacramento river
Weather: good
Water_condition: cold
Date: 12-16-67
Boy johnnyboy sounds like you got yourself a hot spot
Name: Jonnboy
Email: jdaily@frontiernet.net
Location: Rio Vista and that's all I'm telling you :-)
Weather: Great
Water_condition: flat
Date: 12-16-06
Went out this morning for the incoming tide. Fished from 7:30 am to 12:30 pm for a 38" sturgeon (close to the end of the tide) and a 2 lb catfish. Many shaker bites. The fish birds were pounding the water all around me most of the time.... hmmm. Should have brought a fish trap for a striper or two.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Miner Slough, Deep Water Ship Channel
Weather: Partial overcast, 50-52*, wind 3-7 mph
Water_condition: 52.7*, semi-clear
Date: 12-15-06
My wife had to put a few extra hours in at the Cancer Society Thrift Shop so my lucky dog, Spike, and I went for a few hours to hunt stripers. We launched at Hog Back and were in at 10:00, out at 3:00. I caught 6 legals, no undersized, a 11#, 7#, 6#, 5#, 5#, 24", 22". One was caught deep trolling, 5 shallow. Had a few other hits, lost one good one. Most were caught at the top of the incoming tide, others at the beginning of the outgo. Back at the entrance to Hog Back two guys were idle in their boat so I towed them the short distance back to the dock.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Snodgrass Slough
Weather: Clear skies, 40-52*, no wind
Water_condition: 49.7*, semiclear
Date: 12-13-06
Had a chance to take Gerald Bryant fishing, should have taken my lucky dog, Spike, also (I left Spike home due to the possibilitry of rain). Gerald took me on my first trip to Snodgrass and to show me how to throw fish traps on the flats & jig in the deeper water. There were some stripers in the area & some huge bait balls. Gerald got an undersized striper on a fish trap, lost a couple jigging. Gerald & I had a double trolling deep, he lost his, I got a 6#er. I also got a 22"er trolling deep. I got a few "ticks" jigging, nothing on fish traps. We released all fish. It was an exploratory, training trip for me. Thanks Gerald for the company & tips on how to jig & throw fish traps.
Name: Braved the cold and rain
Email: nijewo.com
Location: East Delta, clear water
Weather: cold and windy
Water_condition: cold, stained
Date: 12-15-06
Fished the East Delta on both Thursday and Friday. Cold in the mornings with fog, cloudy thru-out the day with occasional sprinkles here and there. Fishing was slow most the time as we anchored and fished live Blue Gills and minnows. Occasionally we'll run into a school of fish where we threw everything at them, swim baits, chatter baits, crank baits, top water, etc. Brought a few newbees who were more a waste of boat space that whined about cold and the slow fishing than anything else. Thursday, caught 4 keepers Stripers to 5-9lbs. Friday caught 6-7 keeper Stripers, biggest was close to 25lbs on blue gills. Most fish in the 5-8lbs class. Live bait seemed to work best, especially when you don't wanna move around to look for fish activity.
Name: yaypops
Email: yaypops@yahoo.com
Location: montezuma slough
Weather: cold
Water_condition: cold
Date: 12-15-06
OK Bill. I talk to god your 49's can't play Seattle every week because he can't pull a miracle out of his hat every week. See you in montezuma next week -good luck pops
Name: Bob Harries (The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: North Delta ( Cache, Deepwater channel )
Weather: Mostly cloudy with mild temps.....
Water_condition: Slighty off colored at 51.9 *
Date: 12-14-06
THURSDAY DECEMBER 14th 06............Took my good friend Tom Ramage out on this day....A little nervous as Tom lives up in Pine Grove & a long drive for a days fishing......While the stripers have been on a good bite all week, you just don't know if they will shut off!! Well, the bite was fairly good, it was not like on Weds....We managed to catch some 14 keepers to 12 lbs all shallow trolling on the income.....lost some 6-7 fish that came off & did catch a number of shakers....Instead of just using the pearl colored bombers, we used many other colors & they all worked!.....On weds. the bite lasted right through the high tide & continued into the turn..Not on Thursday! the bite shut down completely!.......Went on the anchor in the afternoon & bait fished using shad...Very little action....Tried a little spooning, found fish but thay all had LOCKJAW......Best part of the entire day was seeing Tom catch his first striper throwing a fish trap....This happened very late in the day as darkness was setting in...This fish was about 15 lbs and a scrapper throwing water all over place. This striper hit just next to the boat on the retreive & exploded on the surface & in the darkness it seemed to be larger than 15lbs......Released him to fight on another day.......Did see a salmon caught in the deepwater channel, they caught it on a rattle trap........ It was in Freds boat ( The last cast guide) The retired fireman was out in his 18ft Lund boat enjoying fishing next to us ( Jim) ???? God! I 'm bad with names!!.......Sorry if I got it wrong....He's from Stockton & fishes as much as I do.......I know Tom had a good day on the river....Thanks fish gods.....See ya on the river...Bob H.. (Naked)..
Name: Bill Crooks
Email: bill@gofish
Location: Suisun Bay Area
Weather: Great, no wind & warm
Water_condition: Flat calm
Date: 12-14-06
Ted Fagunes & I launch at Montezuma Bridge at 7:00AM. Water is dirty (of course) and 51 degrees. We mark few sturgeon on way to mouth (west). We search Suisun and find many sturgeon in 25 ft. about 2 miles east of fleet. Water is clear and 53. We use roe & eel. Get a 40in at end of incoming (roe). We move just a little to assure ourselves that the sturgees are still there. We mark many. Fish till the outgo is ripping at 2:00PM. Leave to get ready for yet another 49er victory. God I wish we could play the Seahawks again!
Name: JustFish-N (2)
Email: jjohle@sbcglobal.net
Location: Cache Slough
Weather: Great!! if you like overcast and a bit of sun
Water_condition: Bit Dark but fishable, trashy
Date: 12-14-06
Left Vieiras in the fog, With fish-N partner Ron and trolled all the way to cache without a single hook-up. A slow start to go with a slow day, we trolled shallow bombers, (couple small fish on rattle traps) all day without switching and managed about a fish or so per hour. At the top of the tide we were getting bite pretty good then it stopped as fast as it started, left the water about 2:30 or so with the count for the day being 12 fish, 7keepers, and five shakers, 2lost. we kept 11.5#, 6.5#. 5#and a 4#er a good day but slow as was the traffic to Modesto, home at dark. See ya on the water JustFish-N (2) John & Ron
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Miner Slough to Decker Island
Weather: Overcast/No Wind/Nice
Water_condition: Semi Clear w/Color added @ 51 Degrees
Date: 12-14-06
Thursday, December 14, 2006...George Goto and Jim Fukui went striper trolling and bait fishing with me today. It was a little slower than the last two days, and we had our chances early. We trolled the morning with Bombers in shallow water for 5 shakers and 8 keepers to 5 pounds. We missed a lot and lost a lot. They were on a funny bite this morning. In the afternoon we switched over to bait fishing with butterflied shad around Decker Island. Another 5 shakers and 3 more keeper stripers to 5 pounds. All the big fish got away today. Home late after dark. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Hil Felton
Email: wxyz
Location: Port of Sacto
Weather: breezy; but fisheable
Water_condition: clean 52 Deg F
Date: 12-14-06
Took my H.S. buddy Mac to the Port to b.s. and try to catch a striper or two. We ended up with three keepers to five pounds, no shakers; but half a dozen fish that got off. We managed more b.s. than fish and enjoyed the day. Hil Felton
Name: Whiteey Jr.
Email: scottsdeck@aol.com
Location: On the delta
Weather: high fog but had no wind
Water_condition: clear
Date: 12-13-06
Went out with pop (whiteey Sr.) Had a pretty good day trolled, thru fish traps. For 20 stripers up to 12 pounds. oh ya six were shakers. I think i have that rite. All& all a good day. On the water at about 10.30 back at ramp at 4 Thanks pop!
Name: Bob Harries (Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Cache slough & Deep Water channel
Weather: Cloudy with drizzle Not cold!!
Water_condition: Ditto!! Semi clear at 51.6 *
Date: 12-13-06
Weds December 13th 06...........A very late start as I had to drop the Grandkids off at school...No problem as I hit the incoming tide just perfect at 10:30 am........Shallow trolling was the main event!! Used the pearl colored bomber & hit over 26 fish to 12 lbs.....Most fish were on the small size averaging some 4-6 lbs but were very Aggressive!! Had to really work to get the pearl bomber out of their mouths as they swallowed the lure very deeply.....Must be the water temps at 52 * that have excited these bass? The best bite was at the top of the tide & about one hour on the outgo...Went through many zoom worms today!! Also got fish spooning on the outgo & broke the tip of my lamiglas pulling a fish into the boat without a net! Oh well! For twenty bucks I'll get another one on the guarantee Right? Bait fishing was slow but managed to get 4 to 22 lbs!!! (Shad) Tried throwing swimbaits very late in the day & got one very nice one at 18 lbs!!.....Missed about three other ones who just hit lightly & I missed the strikes......Mark W. called me just after noon & said he was having a good day shallow trolling.........When is he not???? Bob White in the other Jetcraft also had a good day on the water catching 20 or so......Will be taking my good buddy Tom Ramage out tomorrow, Yeah, I know the next storm is due late in the day.....NO WINDS PLEASE!!!! Thanks fish gods....See ya on the river Bob H. ( Naked).............. P.S. I normally at this date do alot of sturgeon fishing, but as long as the water remains semi clear & the striper bite remains stable, guess I'll continue chasing these guys...............Lots of fun!!............
Name: dr pepper
Email: ??????
Location: Antioch / Sherman
Weather: cloudy -- no wind -- warm
Water_condition: clear
Date: 12-13-06
All i can say is SHAKER stripers today ---- 11 shakers and 1 keeper @ 19 inches ( to small to take home ) this morning never got really cold --- at 8 o'clock this morning i was peeling off clothes --- alot of junk bites -- i did set the hook on something heavy but came off quickly ---- off the water around 2 o'clock --- talked to Mark Wilson at the ramp -- like always he did pretty good ---- OUT
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Sherman Lake Area
Weather: Overcast/Very Nice/Warm/No Wind
Water_condition: Clear @ 50 Degrees
Date: 12-13-06
Wednesday, December 13, 2006...Ed Inaba, Travis Inaba, and George Morita went striper trolling with me down my Sherman Lake on the Sacramento River. We trolled Bombers all morning for a lot of action for 2 shaker stripers and 17 keeper stripers to 12 pounds. We kept fish at 12#, 9#, 8#, 8#, 6#, 5#, 4#, and 4#. All action was on the morning's incoming tide. Then it was over after the tide change. We switched over to bait fishing with shad for an hour, but only a few shakers and some junk bites. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: JERRY MULLEN
Email: jmm0077@aol.com
Location: CAMANCHE LAKE
Weather: OVERCAST/LIGHT WIND
Water_condition: 57.2
Date: 12-11-06
I TOOK MY OLD BOOS GREG AND HIS FRIEND STEVE OUT FOR A DAY OF TROUT TROLLING. WE TROLLED THE MAIN BODY OF THE LAKE AND CAUGHT MAJORITY OF THE FISH AT HAT ISLAND, A FEW IN THE CAMPER BAY AREA, AND TWO UPRIVER BY THE BRIDGE. WE ENDED UP WITH 10 TROUT LANDED THE BIG FISH OF THE DAY WERE 5.5LBS, 2@4LBS, AND A FEW 3.5'S. WE DIDN'T HAVE ONE FISH UNDER 18 INCHES. MOST OF THE FISH WERE CAUGHT ON ORANGE WITH SILVER PRIZM EXCEL LURE, DODGER AND A CRAWLER, AND YOZURI PINS MINNOWS.
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Rio Vista to Collinsville
Weather: Rain/Wind Early/Nice in the Late PM
Water_condition: Semi Clear @ 50 Degrees
Date: 121-12-06
Tuesday, December 12, 2006...Arthur Bard went striper fishing with me today. We trolled Bombers around Decker Island. We trolled Yo-Zuris and Rattle Traps down by Collinsville. Not one hit today on a Yo-Zuri. The rain was really wet in the morning with the wind blowing it down our necks. But everything lightened up later in the day. 5 shaker stripers and 17 keeper stripers. Most fish in the 3 to 5 pounds range. We kept fish at 9#, 8#, 6#, and 5#. Home late. Mt. Diablo did show up. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Bob Harries (the naked fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Cache Slough & Deep Water channel
Weather: Foggy am. Cloudy & cool pm hours
Water_condition: Still semi Clear at 50.7 *
Date: 12-11-06
December 11th 06...Monday...............Recent rains have put Mr. Striper back on the bite!! The north Delta is alive & well! Here's todays results.......8 keepers to 12 lbs shallow trolling with 4 shorts...& three take downs & misses..........Jigging..... 15 stripers from 12 inches to 6 lbs.......Bait..... using fresh butterflied shad 3 stripers to 17 lbs..........Throwing swim baits.......5 fish to 10 lbs.........All fish caught solo with one rod in the water!!! Wish I had someone with me today......Could have really kicked butt.....Sure made up for the terrible day I had on Thursday......Very few other boats in this area..... Really wanted to head for the powerlines on this day, but it was way too foggy launching from hogback......Thanks for the fog! .......... Released all fish except one, the one fatality swallowed my pearl bomber & the gills were bleeding severly.....Probally misspelled that last word!! What I mean is, too much loss of BLOOD to let go!! Will be going with Guy Brown tomorrow.. Just know its gonna be a rainy day. Oh well! Better than XMas shopping......See ya on the river Bob H. ( Naked)
Name: Feej---
Email: zeb23@comcast.net
Location: Rio Vista - Power lines
Weather: Fog and Cloudy
Water_condition: 49 degree, semi clear
Date: 12-11-06
Launch out of Brennan Island at around 7:00 A.M. Trolled initially from the mouth of Three Mile Slough in Horsehoe Bend. Shaker within 10 minute and than the next 30 was dead. Decided to bait fish and headed towards the Sac River. Fished under the power lines till 2:00 p.m. Between the three us, 9 shakers between 16-18" and 8 keepers to 30". Kept 4 and released all others. Not as cold I was predicting. Nice day out for us. Tight lines.
Name: Ron Hamataka
Email: ronhamataka@cs.com
Location: San Pablo Bay
Weather: nice
Water_condition: murky
Date: 12-7-2006
Mike Sprouse and I started fishing about 7:30 am , no fish to speak of on the finder , went out to the pump house, three boats there no fish, so we wentback to the first marker. no bass bites, nothing but sharks and king fish. but around 1:30 I had a small pump, nothing going on so I slammed it and it took off , about 25 minutes later we landed a 70 inch sturgeon about 90 lbs. it was the first sturgeon I ever caught in December , my fish present for xmas
Name: Bill Crooks
Email: Bill@gofish
Location: Discovery Bay
Weather: Cold, fog, no wind
Water_condition: Clear & 50-51
Date: 12-11-06
Clyde Wands & I leave Sacto at 5:00AM and head south. We heard that the stripers may be in Discovery Bay. They weren’t there today! We were third boat to launch at Orwood. We trolled DB both shallow & deep. We talked to 6 or 7 boats. Some dragging live bait, some spooners & a few trollers. None report fish. We get one at 20in. Mark a little bait and a few fish. We quit at 12:00. Highlight of trip: I get something on that feels like weeds. But on the way in it’s moving! In this order I pull in---A line, a 15in striper with a lure in his mouth and a rod & reel. We let the fish go, I keep the Hopkins Spoon & I turn in the rod & reel to the Orwood Store. I can see losing a bait rod—but losing a spooning rod?? To a 15 inch fish!! On the way out we counted 13 trailers in the lot.
Name: Clampinator
Email: Clampinator@hotmail.com
Location: North of Rio Vista
Weather: Raining- Windy
Water_condition: Stained
Date: 12-09-06
Went out in Cache Slough for some striper action, Big mistake trolled several hours then the motor takes a dump on me 6 hours later finally got a tow. No Fish Frozen body parts and a broke motor. Now thats fishing. Anybody know of a descent boat mechanic. I have issues with my motor. Rio Vista area. Thanks Hope you had better Luck.
Name: Ron Bernhardt
Email: Rebernhardt@aol.com
Location: All over the delta
Weather: rainy
Water_condition: full of poachers
Date: 11-08-06
F.Y.I. Article from the Marin Independant Journal "Alleged striper poachers busted by dfg" By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO (AP) — California game wardens arrested 12 people Friday for allegedly poaching striped bass, a widespread activity that officers said is contributing to an historic decline in the popular sport fish in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. “These guys are hammering this population when it’s at its weakest,” said Pat Foy, a spokesman for the California Department of Fish and Game. “This is the tip of a very large iceberg. When you have this many people doing this every day, you’re going to see major depletion of the fish population.” There are fewer bass in the delta now than at any time since the department began keeping records 47 years ago, Foy said. The fishermen arrested Friday had proper recreational licenses, but were ignoring size and catch limits and then illegally selling as many bass and other species as they could, wardens alleged. The 12 are among perhaps hundreds of fishermen doing the same thing, Warden Steve Stiehr said as officers piled dozens of bags of frozen fish in the driveway of the south Sacramento home of two of the arrested fishermen. Ten fishermen and two employees of a south Sacramento supermarket were arrested on felony conspiracy warrants alleging they trafficked in the bass. Wardens initially targeted the poaching of endangered sturgeon when they began their investigation 2 1/2 months ago. But they soon discovered the bass poaching “was so blatant and the places they were selling them were so obvious that we decided to put a damper on it,” Foy said. “People are setting up tailgate fish markets” to sell the illegal catch. Undercover wardens videotaped one fisherman selling at least $380 worth of fish in one day from the back of a truck, for as much as $2.50 a pound. California has about 2,000 licensed fish markets, too many of which also buy fish on the black market, said Lt. Robert Farrell, who heads marine investigations for the Fish and Game Department. “It appears there’s a significant amount of money changing hands here,” Farrell said. Among those arrested Friday were store employees Thuan Nguyen, 29, and Chichi Peng, 25, on allegations that they bought the bass on behalf of south Sacramento’s SF Supermarket, where it sold for $6 a pound. Store manager Mike Nguyen declined comment. The fishermen arrested Friday, all from Sacramento or neighboring Elk Grove, included three married couples. Ly Van Nguyen, 49, and his wife, Cuc Thi Nguyen, 48, live in a pleasant subdivision, their home trimmed in Christmas lights. Their small fluffy blonde dog yapped at the sudden invasion of game wardens at dawn Friday. Wardens confiscating the couple’s fishing boat pointed out a secret compartment cut into a floatation chamber. It was there that the couple would hide the illegal catch, said Warden Steve Stiehr. Both declined comment as they were led away in handcuffs. Wardens raiding another house nearby found a different surprise, said Foy: Growing marijuana and two suspects hiding in a locked closet in a separate portion of the home. Kiem Van Nguyen, 50, and his wife, Luyen Thi Nguyen, 45, were arrested on bass poaching charges. Truong Nguyen, 24, was held on suspicion of possession for sale of marijuana, and Phuong Nguyen, 25, was held on allegations of possessing brass knuckles and dangerous drugs. The third couple was Luan Van Dao, 44, and his wife, Mung Thi Bui, 42. Also arrested were Tuan Anh Dao, 22; Tung Van Nguyen, 80; Dong Van Doan, 66; and his son, Hop V. Doan, 29.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Collinsville area
Weather: Foggy then clear, 44-55*, no wind
Water_condition: 50.6*, semi-clear to clear
Date: 12-07-06
Jimmy Walker, my lucky dog, Spike & I went fishing for stripers. We trolled the Collinsville area deep for 6 hours for 12 legals to 7# and bait fished for an hour and a half for 8 more to 7#. We were able to find them in all but one area we went and on both the outgoing (-1.4') and the incoming (+1.8') tides. There was debris in quite a few places but we were able to avoid it most of the time. We covered 22 miles, released all but three and left fish to get home at a decent hour. Several fishermen have noted my catching has improved since my wife & I agreed to keep our daughter's lucky dog, Spike, for awhile. If anyone wants to borrow him for a day to improve their catching the rental cost is taking his owner along for the day. Good luck out there.
Name: JustFish-N (2)
Email: jjohle@sbcglobal.net
Location: Cache Slough
Weather: Great!! if you like overcast and a bit of sun
Water_condition: Good, a little trash
Date: 12-08-06
Friday, As with Mark Wilson we just beat the rain, only a little wind! We We arrived on our spot in Cache about 7:30 and just got the Bombers wet when we got our first Took down, a screamer! But! only counting for our first lost fish for the day. We continued to troll until 1:30 with only a slow bite, we had 5 Keepers, 16.8#, 6.8#, 6#, 4#, 4# we released the 16,8# to fight again another day, we had 3 shakers, 2 lost fish and 1 nice Cat fish (released) bait fishing the incoming till 3:30, cleaned fish and fought the traffic back to Modesto. All fish caught on Bombers, and rattle traps shollow, A good but slow day! See ya on the water! JustFish-N (2) John & Ron Dave! (The Fisher) drop me a line! John JustFish-N
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Decker to Winter and Browns Islands
Weather: Overcast/Threat of Rain/Nice
Water_condition: Semi Clear to Clear @ 51 Degrees
Date: 12-08-06
Ha, Ha! We beat the rain and the wind....I don't mean to sound sarcastic towards fishermen, but this is meant towards the weather and weather guessers......Friday, December 8, 2006....Tom Callahan, Tom Urban, and Olin Sauer went striper trolling with me today. We trolled between Decker Island and Collinsville, including Browns and Winter Islands. We trolled Yo-Zuris deep and Bombers and Rattle Traps shallow. A lot of action on small stripers. We caught 15 shaker stripers and 20 keepers. We kept fish at 8#, 7#, 6#, 4#, 4#, 3#, 3#, and 3#. Back to the ramp before the rains and wind and to Vieira's right at dark. Mt. Diablo was right there today. Home at rush hour. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Bill Crooks
Email: Bill@gofish
Location: Broad Slough-Chain Island
Weather: Great
Water_condition: Clear-51
Date: 12-07-06
Ted Fagunes & I launched at 7:30AM from Sherman with 8 trailers in the lot. We stayed in the Broad Slough-Collinsville area all day. We trolled shallow with rattle traps & bombers. Deep with rebels, bombers & Yozuri’s. Deep was best. We caught small fish. Had a number of hits. Four shakers. Nine keepers from 19in. to 6#. Although we did have a nice one on that straightened a hook. Bob, I applaud your “skunk” report. I fished the same area on Tuesday for a mini-skunk (Two shakers.) I was too embarrassed to report. Sorry I didn’t—maybe it would have sent you south. But probably not-my skunk reports don’t carry much weight!
Name: Bob Harries (The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: North Delta( Cache,Deepwater,Minor )
Weather: Cold Foggy am. hours. Mild pm hours
Water_condition: Very Fishy!! semi clear at 49.7 *
Date: 12-07-06
THURSDAY DECEMBER 7th................After being off the water for 6 days battling the FLU (bad cold) & reading my fellow anglers post some really good reports... I was totally ready to return to the delta!! While, my wife wanted me to stay home for one more day & eat her chicken soup & watch t.v. That was not gonna happen!! Headed for hogback solo, dressed like a eskimo with all my cold weather gear....Good thing I did ! It was 31 degrees & the deck at hog was frozen over with a thin layer of frost......Being a fairly smart fisherman, I had a plan.......Trolling,both shallow & deep. Spooning, throwing fishtraps & for a kicker, fresh shad for some anchor fishing.....Looking at the days tides, I had a 2 foot outgo & a 3 foot income for the afternoon..........While the water looked very fishy in the northern delta at 49 degrees I COULD NOT FIND FISH!!! I tried skinny water to deep...No fish!! The only fish that came into the boat was a 4 lb largemouth bass that hit my pearl bomber!! My last day out in this area was Friday Dec. 1st...Lots of fish for sure...But, on this day I just could not locate fish!! With the marine radio on channel 73, I could hear Mark W. Jack Thomason & many other anglers that must have been fishing way down below in the lower delta. Could not talk to them as they were too far away to pick up....Wanted to know if they were having the same results....Ended the day on anchor using fresh butterflied shad......Only got a few nibbles all day.........Either, my wife had put the vodoo on me for going out that day..( she has that power) or these fish decide to have a off day!!! Totally purplexed!! This was the first time in many years I drew a blank for Mr. Striper!!!!!! Even on bait!!! Wonder if it would have been different if I fished the Sherman island or Decker area??? Don't know?.........A very humbled fisherman......See ya on the river.....Bob H. (Naked).... P.S. did talked to a couple fisherman that came in when I did...They also drew a blank in the north delta..
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento/San Joaquin Delta-All Over
Weather: Sunny, Cool, and Very Nice
Water_condition: Clear and Semi Clear @ 51 Degrees
Date: 12-07-06
Thursday, December 7, 2006...Arthur Bard and Dick Bernheimer went striper fishing with me today. We trolled Yo-Zuris, Bombers, and Rattle Traps. We threw Rattle Traps, and we spooned with Crippled Herrings. It was a slow day for us, but we managed some fish over 55 miles of rivers. We caught about 15 shaker stripers and 8 keeper stripers to 8 pounds. We kept fish at 8#, 7#, 5#, 4#, 19" and 19". It was a tough day to find any fish. Off the water after dark and back to Vieira's to filet fish. Home very late. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Whiteey
Email: Finchaser
Location: Rio Vista general area
Weather: Sunny and no wind
Water_condition: Clear ,less floatam today
Date: 12-06-06
Dynamic Duo Whiteey jr and myself took advantage of the great weather and went to catch some stripers. Began throwing lures at about 12:15 p.m. for nada. Then switched to trolling deep running rebels for a while for nada. Moved to another location and trolled shallow rebels and about 2 p.m. Whiteey jr finely got a good size fish on but lost it bringing it in. The Dynamic Duo was in trouble so went to trolling the famous Yozuri,s for nada. About 30min before the high tide we went back to shallow rebels and the stripers woke up and in 30 mins got 9 stripers to 8 lbs then the bite died again so we moved towards home base stopping to throw lures and picked up 4 more for a total of 13 stripers, 9 were keepers. When we got to port it was sundown . What a fun time we had. Happy aniversery whiteey jr. Thats it for today folks.
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Sherman Island Area-Power Line
Weather: Absolutely perfect
Water_condition: Semi-clear
Date: 12-06-06
I took my good friend Dan Gee out to bait fish for stripers with sardines today. I had one of my worst days of striper fishing this year. I caught 3 shakers and one keeper striper. Although it was the biggest of the day on the incoming tide. It weighed 7 lbs. Dan ended up with 6 shakers and 9 keepers to 4lbs. That is correct! 9 keepers! Both incoming and outgoing bite was the same for us. However, the slowdown on that incoming tide was pitiful. I think I got only one decent bite. Oh! I also caught one 11 inch flounder. My first flounder in the Sherman Island area ever since I've been fishing, which is about 58 years. That's it! Good fishin' Jerry
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River To Montezuma Slough
Weather: Very Nice and Cool Too
Water_condition: Semi Clear/Stained at 51 Degrees
Date: 12-06-06
Tuesday, December 5, 2006....My old friends Fred Hicks and Steve Ong went striper fishing with me today. We trolled Bombers and Yo-Zuris for 2 hits and 2 misses. Then, we switched over to bait fishing with butterflied shad. 7 shaker stripers and 9 keeper stripers to 14 pounds. It seems the winter bait bite has started. A good day with old friends. We kept fish at 14#, 9#, 8#, 7#, 6#, and 4#. Back to Vieira's late to filet fish and home way after dark...............Wednesday, December 6, 2006...Howard Hatanaka, Ben Fukui, and Tommy Morisawa went striper fishing with me today. We bait fished butterflied shad all day. A pretty good bite on the outgoing tide and real slow on the incoming tide. 12 shaker stripers and 16 keepers to 6 pounds. All small fish today. Again, home late. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: JustFish-N (2)
Email: jjohle@sbcglobal.net
Location: Cache Slough
Weather: Great!!
Water_condition: Good but LottaTrash on top
Date: 12-06-06
Wed. Left Vieira's about 7:30 headed to cache Slough with Fish hog Ron, (he caught all the fish today) Well there wasn't a real hot bite today, Ron did hook up the first fish at 7:49, about 2 min after the lure hit the water. But after that it was just one every now and then, It was slow! We did manage to get 10 shakers 4keepers and had 2 lost fish. Fish were good eating size nothing to brag about. Worked on boat, cleaned fish, Home by 5pm tight traffic to Modesto. Oh! All fish caught on Rattletraps and Bomber shollow. Gook luck, see you on the water! JustFish-N (2) John & Ron
Name: dr pepper
Email: ?????
Location: Sherman / Sacramento river
Weather: great / no wind /sunny warm
Water_condition: alot of floating debri
Date: 12-06-06
fished for STRIPERS 7:30 this morning ----- launched at Sherman --- anchored up casting SARDINES --- didn't have to wait long ( BAM ) fish on 24 incher ---- back in the water it went --- keeping only big fish today because we have alot of striper in the freezer ----- 12 keepers and 9 shakers today ---- alot of fish caught in the 22 inch to 27 inch range --- did keep 1 fish @ 31 inches around 11 pounds and they all fought hard --- the best bite was on the out going tide --- wish i would have been there earlier ( lots of fun & very good take downs ) --- went through 3 bags of sardines ------- well its tacos tonite for dinner --- home early --- OUT
Name: Rick Moore
Email: shuddabeen@sbcglobal.net
Location: Port Stockton
Weather: Cool B UTIFUF
Water_condition: 48/50 simi clear
Date: 12-04-06
Bill and I went chasing the good jig bite on black bass when the water turns 48! So much for that advice caught 12 fish in the 2# to 2&3/4 range fished hard all day had a good time it was my day to B snag up it seamed on every other cast Bill realy enjoyed that toomuch.Use small baits go slow .SHUDDABEEN
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Collinsville area
Weather: Clear skies, little to no wind, 35-65*
Water_condition: 51.9*, semi-clear to dirty
Date: 12-05-06
My lucky dog, Spike, and I had a chance to take Clyde Wands trolling for stripers . Clyde's boat is out of action for a week or so as someone threw a rock through its window. We launched at Lower Sherman Island & trolled deep at Collinsville & in Broad Slough for 11 legals to 12#, several doubles. We were able to catch fish in each area we tried though there was a lot of debris in the area. At the end of the day we ran up Montezuma Slough & trolled for a short while & then anchored next to Mark Wilson for an hour of bait fishing. One 7# striper & we headed in. We released all but 4 fish which Clyde filleted at Vieira's on our way back to Sac. It was a another great day on the water. Thanks Clyde for the company.
Name: Jerry Mullen
Email: JMM0077@aol.com
Location: collinsville/honker bay
Weather: sunny
Water_condition: 52.4
Date: 12-05-06
I went out with my buddy Tony today. We started off in collinsville and caught 1 keeper and 4 shakers, Tony go the itch to try for sturgeon, so we headed out toward honker bay. Fished a few hours out there with no luck. Returned to our striper spot, and hooked 4 more keepers, and about 5 shakers. The fishe were all small for us today 19-21 inchers.
Name: dr pepper
Email: ?????
Location: sherman / antioch
Weather: nice and sunny / no wind
Water_condition: clean / 52 degrees
Date: 12-05-06
great weather so i went fishing for STRIPERS with stinky sardines ---- had a great day 6 keepers 5lbs to 8 lbs and 9 shakers ---- fished SHERMAN for 1 keeper then went to ANTIOCH for 5 more keepers --- very aggressive bite ---- all hook ups in Antioch were keepers --- fished till bait was gone ( 4 bags ) hated to go home having to much fun --- short day ------- OUT
Name: Whiteey
Email: Finchaser
Location: Rio Vista general area
Weather: Sunny and cold
Water_condition: Clear in most areas
Date: 12-04--06
Took Ron with me to hunt up some stripers. The water temp. was 48 degrees when we launched at about 10:a.m. We trolled shallow bombers for a while for no hits at all. So gave that up and threw rattletraps and fish traps with the fish trap being the hot lure. Caught several fish to 12lb until we lost them. So we moved to a location suggested to us and trolled Yozuris however it was slow and the fish were smaller so we went back to shallows and threw fish traps and the stripers were back . Total caught 23, 20 were keepers to 12 lbs. all but 4 were caught on traps. We left at 4 p.m. and headed for port. What nice day fishing we were happy campers going home.....Thats its folks!
Name: Pastor Steve
Email: pastorsteve@cordovanazarene.org
Location: Collinsville, Broad Slough
Weather: nice, calm
Water_condition: dirty 52 degrees
Date: 12-04-06
Jeff Braden from my church and I went out to chase stripers (or sturgeon - we weren't fussy) so we tried Collinsville for no hits. Moved into Broad slough but it was dirty. Did find some clean water and Jeff picked up a 5# and a 7# while I played good host. I did manage to get one legal 19". We moved to light 14 to bait fish for awhile. We got a couple shakers, one catfish and one big squawfish. We trolled BBR's and YoZuris and tried sardines, shad and roe for bait. That's about all for today. Blessings!
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Sherman Island Area-Power Line
Weather: Cold but sunny
Water_condition: Semi-clear
Date: 12-04-06
I took Gordon out again to soak sardines in 30 feet of water today. We limited out on striped bass by 9am today. Gordon caught 4 keepers to 6lbs and 3 shakers. I caught 7 keepers with a 4 lber being my biggest. The fish bit only during the slower parts of the morning and afternoon tides. I had a real good bite on the start of the afternoon outgoing tide and I broke my 40lb braided line when I set hook. I can't understand that one cuz I stripped off 10ft of line and retied the day before. Maybe I set hook too hard and the fish was going away from me. Possible cuz there's no stretch in braided line. I'll have to ask Alan Fong or Mark Wilson what they think. Anyway its gonna cause me to go back to my 17lb P-Line monofilament. At least I won this week's football pool. Some reconcilation! Good fishin' Jerry
Name: John Cullen
Email: hammerjohn@sbcglobal.net
Location: Rio Vista, markers, 21,22,23, and 24.
Weather: OK
Water_condition: OK
Date: 12-04-06
As reported to me from Jigging Gene. Gene, Fred Jones and Hap Hammonds went to Rio vista this morning, launched at Brannon. This was another strictly jigging trip. By 0930 they had their limit's. They were using Hopkins spoons and soon they were releasing fish and giving fish to other boaters. Careful, careful, careful there. I'm told they were catching some quality fish too. Better ask Gene about that. That's it folks, you better try jigging, especially when it's slack tide. If your boat is swinging, try a jig. You just might surprise yourself. Later, j.
Name: Jack Basser
Email: jackmo69@msn.com
Location: lost slough soon
Weather: very cold
Water_condition: clear
Date: 12-04-2006
Thank you mike my boat will be done soon and i'm looking forwred to fishing there... JACK
Name: Mike aka MJB
Email: jig_man15@yahoo.com
Location: North Delta
Weather: N/A
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 12-04-2006
Jack, Yes Lost Slough can be a productive area for old Mr. Black Bass. To get their you can launch from either Wimpy's or New Hope, both are located right next to one another. Take the Thorton, Walnut Grove exit if heading south from sac. turn right or west. Wimpy's is about two miles from I-5 on the right-hand side, once you launch head North & with a good Delta Map in hand you will find Lost Slough. Obey the 5 mph. speed limit, which is inforced from time too time. Good Luck Mike
Name: Jerry Mullen
Email: Jmm0077@aol.com
Location: Collinsville/ Sac River
Weather: clear sky no wind
Water_condition: 53.6
Date: 12-04-06
I took my dad out today, and we started out trolling for about an hour with no luck. We decided to try bait fishing in 28 feet of water at about 8:30am. We had not stop action till 3:30pm on sardines and grass shrimp, boating 30 or more stripers total, with 20 being keepers from 3-6lbs. I had one nice fish on, but the leader broke. I guess I should try changing them every few fish. I will be headed out with my buddy Tony tomorrow on his Blue Hewes craft. I think we will try the same area, and possibly head further south in search of sturgeon. Good luck fishing.
Name: dr pepper
Email: ??????
Location: sherman / sacramento river
Weather: slight breeze / sunny and warm
Water_condition: clean / water flat calm
Date: 12-04-06
Monday went back to sherman launch ramp to fish for STRIPERS with my buddy OLIVER ---- we had a great time catching fish and laughing about the ones we missed-----total was 2 doubles 3 keepers and 9 shakers -------- fished till we ran out of bait ---- 4 bags of those stinky sardines -- 8:30 am till 11:30 am --- thanks OLI for the company had a great time ---OUT
Name: Jack Basser
Email: jackmo69@msn.com
Location: lost slough i hope
Weather: too cold
Water_condition: clear i hope
Date: 12-04-2006
Has any one ever fished lost slough for black bass. I have been passing it on I 5 for year and always wanted to fish it but did not think you could get there by boat then yesterday a drove past it and here was some on fishing it in a big john boat. thanxs in advance Jack
Name: JustFish-N (2)
Email: jjohle@sbcglobal.net
Location: Cache Slough
Weather: Bright Sunnny right after Fog
Water_condition: Good, a little trash
Date: 12-03-06
Arrived Vieira's 7am, afler an enjoyable visit with Jack Kelly at Riverside bait we got on the water about 8am. A short trip up into Cache we ( Ron and Myself) got our lines in the water about 8:30, we went maybe 20 min. without a strike then Ron had the first hook-up on a rattle trap, after that it was pretty slow but steady all day until we left about 2:30 just at the change, should have been the best time of the day but we had to clean fish and stop at West Marine on the way home. We ended up the day with 9 shakers, 6 Keepers and 2 lost fish. Ws kept a 4#, 4#, 4#, 11# all fish were caught on Rattle traps and Bombers in 5 to 8 feet of water on the incoming tide, Again we left right at the slack about 2:30, Over all a good day, nice weather, a slow bit but steady, See ya on the Water JustFish-N (2) John
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento/San Joaquin Delta
Weather: Sunny/Ver Nice/Cool/No Wind
Water_condition: Semi Clear @ 50 Degrees
Date: 12-03-06
Sunday, December 3, 2006...I went striper trolling/plugging with Jack Thomason today down by the Rio Vista and Antioch areas on the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers. We trolled Bombers and Yo-Zuris and plugged Fish Traps for 3 hits for all day. One lost striper, one keeper striper at 3 pounds (released), and one 2# largemouth (released). That was it for 45 miles of trolling and plugging. It was really slow for us. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Rod Bowden
Email: jstrollin@sbcglobal.net
Location: sacramento side / sanjuaquin side
Weather: cold !
Water_condition: 50 -51 degrees
Date: 12-02-06
out early , with Mike Caster , and Eric Cossey . it was very cold . hit a very large salmon , (over 35#'s) on west bank . had fish in the net . net broke , fish got away . no striper action on sac side . went over to other river . got 6 keeper striper . back to sac side for high tide . marked fish everywhere . could not get them to bite . b - 16 bomber red/white caught all fish .
Name: Bill Crooks
Email: bill@gofish
Location: Broad-Chain-Montezuma
Weather: Nice, no wind
Water_condition: As Stated
Date: 12-01-06
Ted Fagunes & I launch at Sherman after a, low cal, Portagee breakfast. Low tide was at 5:30AM. So by the time we started trolling the Broad Slough, Chain Island, area the in coming was running hard. We could not get a bite. We went into the Lake and started to throw swim baits. Nothing. I got so mad I threatened to throw two at a time, since I have a two rod stamp for Lakes. We heard some chatter that there were fish in Montezuma. We head there. The water was chocolate brown. We run into Cal Kellogg, Fish Sniffer Magazine, & his father. They got a few on bait, including a 20#. We return to Broad Slough. It’s past the top of the tide. We fight our way into a weed infested area that Mark Wilson showed us. Ted gets on the bow & directs me through the weeds. We get plenty of weeds on the lure, but get six fish to hit. It’s tough going and we boat only three—2#-5#. Of course, the big uns got away! We should have got there earlier.
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Sherman Island Area
Weather: cold but sunny
Water_condition: 53 degrees but semi-clear
Date: 12-02-06
Yesterday I fished with my reg fish buddy, Gordon in 33ft of water. We started fishing with our regular bait, sardines at 6:45am. The incoming tide bite in the morning was very slow. We had catfish and splittails biting all morning. Then the water started to slow down a bit and then the stripers came in for their turn at the breakfast table. Gordon got our first striper bite at about 11:30am. It was about 4 lbs. The water slowed down more and then all hell broke loose. We had two doubles. Good thing we had 3 and 4 baits ready at a time, cuz they were biting at no more than 1 minute of waiting/bait. We ended up with 8 good size shakers and 6 legal linesides to 5 1/2 lbs. That's not even counting the good take downs that we missed. That's it! See ya out there next week. Good fishin' Jerry
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: North Delta........Cache slough area......
Weather: Cold again then very nice afternoons
Water_condition: Semi Clear to off colored at 51 *
Date: 12-01-06
DECEMBER 1st....Friday.................Incoming tide till 2:00pm...A three footer....Like on Thursday did the same things trying to hit a pattern.......Shallow trolled most of the top of the tide hitting 7 keepers to 12 lbs...Could not find a HOT bite as I really had to work hard to catch fish.....Tried the spooning again but only hit dinks with one fish that went maybe 4 lbs!!! Late in the day as the tide started to go out, tried fresh shad on the anchor in 14 feet of water....Very slow bite!!!...But did get a over 20 pounder at about 4:00pm.....This ended up being the largest fish of the day......Of course, I released this fish ASAP......A spawner for sure!!.......What I was looking for on the outgoing tide was the murky mud along the bank that gets exposed ...The water level is very shallow at this period of the tide, but was productive on Thursday.....problem was that the late tide would put me into the dark...Just like Thursday these fish were on the prowl once again....Fishing by myself (Alone) I hate to stay so long into the night!!! Caught fish on just about every cast!!! Most hits came in water less than 4 feet! Seems like the average size was smaller but did hit a few in the teens..Action continued right into the black of the night..Thank the Fish gods for the half moon.....Helped me see alittle! Called the wife & gave her a welfare check ..Said " I'd be home late......Got back to hog & once again was the last boat out........Not a bad day of fishing for one dude....Best part of the day was throwing Swimbaits right into dark.....You know its late when the OWLS are hooting....Released all fish...No Cleaning.... Glad Guy Brown & Pastor Steve had a good day down river a couple days ago......See ya on the river Bob H. (naked)... P.S. Hate to return to Sturgeon fishing as the striper bite has been lots of fun....
Name: John Cullen
Email: hammerjohn@sbcglobal.net
Location: Port of Sacto
Weather: Cold and a little breezy
Water_condition: clear
Date: 12-01-06
Took John Bringuel today, we launched late hoping it would be not so cold, it wasn't bad as long as you were with the breeze. We trolled between the Fertilizer plant and pole with only one just a keeper for three hours. Cajun Bill came along and told us there were fish further on down the channel. We zipped down to the 73 area and found the Marco brothers and their dad catching lot's of fish. We trolled their area and got three 8#s one 7#, three 5#s and there was one other about 6# I think. When the tide changed the bite shut down. The Marco's probably got at least 20 nice fish. We released all of our catch and John got a picture of one of the eight # fish. Check his site. Later, j.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Discovery Bay
Weather: Windy, cold (40-45*), clear skies
Water_condition: 54*, very clear
Date: 11-29-06
Mike Murphey & I launched at Orwood Resort. Our outing was toorient me to fishing Discovery Bay and learn how to drift gills for stripers. We could not catch any blue gills first thing in the morning & the wind was blowing so strong that we would have had difficulty drifting properly. So we decided to troll the area while Mike showed me where to troll, drift blue gills on another visit. Mike caught 12 & 5#ers trolling deep, I got several hits, one undersized striper deep. We motored around most of the area & headed home early due to a slow bite, the wind & cold. We covered 10 miles. All in all I had a really good first orientation to Discovery Bay. Thanks Mike.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Sac side
Weather: Windy, clear sky, 45-58*
Water_condition: Dirty to clear, 56*
Date: 11-28-06
Pastor Steve Murakami, my lucky dog Spike & I launched at Lower Sherman Island. It was too windy for us to troll, anchor up river so we motored to the Collinsville area & tried a couple of areas that were too windy, had dirty water, few to no fish on the the fish finder. Finally we found a more protected area with clear water . We trolled the last part of a 3.4’ incoming tide deep and caught 13 legals tp 15# (Steve). The bite slowed down so we motored to another area for too much wind, water not as clear, few to no fish signs. Moved to another protected, clear water area, good decision, and trolled the end of the incoming, a slack & the very first part of a 2' ioutgoing tide deep for another 10 legals. For the day we catch 23 legals including a 15#, 10#, 9#, two 8#ers, a 7#er, the rest 3-6#. We also catch 4 undersized stripers. We lose 4-6 fairly big fish. We kept four of the smaller ones. We covered 30 miles and had a great day. Spike really is lucky dog.
Name: Bob Harries (Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: North Delta ( Deep Water channel & Cache)
Weather: Cool am. then very nice pm.
Water_condition: Semi Clear to murky at 50.6 *
Date: 11-30-06
NOVEMBER 30th.......Last day of the Month..............Launched at Hogback & headed up Cache slough towards the deep water channel.........Very cold am. hours.....34 degrees! But, it soon warmed into the low 50's by midday..............Best part.....very little wind.........Started off spooning in 18- 20 feet of water in Cache with 1 ounce hopkins jigs in green....Caught many small stripers just as the tide started to come in.....Most of these fish were just two year olds ( 12- 16 ) inches.....but did manage to connect with some 5-6 pounders that fought very good! Had a pesty seal ( sealion) try & grab fish but most of these fish were so small that I had them in the boat before he could bite them off.....After spooning for an hour or so, decided to shallow troll as the tide was rising & nailed 5 fish to 15 lbs using the red & white bombers.....Talked to Jack Thomason on channel 73 & told him I was hitting a few fish but it was not red hot......Jack was fishing way down below & was not on a good bite so in about 30 minutes or so he joined me for some trolling......Jack got a 11 pounder in less than 15 minutes.....However, the bite quickly ended.........At the top of the tide, I couldn't graph any fish in the water!! It just got dead!! By late afternoon Jack said " Goodbye and that he was gonna try west bank on the outgo.....Being a stupid die hard fisherman I continued to troll Cache with zero hits & nothing on the Hummingbird that resembled a fish!!..........About 4:30 pm & the tide really going out quickly, I gave up trolling & started to throw swimbaits toward the muddy shores.....This was the key!!! Started catching one fish after another on 1/4 ounce swimbaits in black & white..This bite lasted well into dark....This was a first for me, as I normally hit stripers with swimbaits on the flood tide.....Guess the fish were pushing the bait right to the shallow rocks & mud......These fish were hitting my bait in less than two feet of water, you could see the water move as they took the lure!! The largest fish I caught was about 18 lbs with an average size of 8- 10 lbs...Nice schoolies for sure....Ran back to Hog in the dark with a half of a moon for light.....Working hard to catch fish all day its was great to hit these fish late in the day......Caught more fish in less than a hour then I did in a full days trolling & spooning......LOve it!! See ya on the river Bob H. (Naked).............
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Rio Vista to Montezuma Slough
Weather: Very Nice and Cool/No Wind
Water_condition: Semi Clear @ 54 Degrees
Date: 11-30-06
Thursday, November 30, 2006...Arthur Bard went striper trolling with me today. It was pretty slow except for a couple of spurts, one early and one late. We caught 3 shaker stripers and 9 keeper stripers to 9 pounds. Not a whole lot of action and we covered 50 miles looking for fish. Of the fish we caught, Arthur did most of the catching. We kept fish at 9#, 6#, 4#, and 4#. Stayed late to try and catch an evening bite and then home late. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: dr pepper
Email: ??????
Location: sherman / sacramento river
Weather: am/cold then nice
Water_condition: clear @ 53 degrees
Date: 11-30-06
got into sherman ramp around 6:20 am ---- bait fished with sardines and grass shrimp for stripers and maybe a sturgeon ---- fishing was slow not the action like 2 weeks ago when the weather and water was warmer ----- did get 2 keepers a 5 & 8 pound striper both on sardines --- fished the incoming tide till it died around noon today --- did some trolling for a ZERO ---- OUT
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Rio Vista Area
Weather: WINDY, WINDY, WINDY!!!
Water_condition: Semi Clear @ 54 Degrees
Date: 11-29-06
Wednesday, November 29, 2006...Windy, Windy, Windy! Boy, do I hate the wind!!!Burr Ellis went striper trolling with me today. Because of the wind we got stuck around wind breaks behind Decker Island and on the West Bank. We worked hard in the morning for 3 shaker stripers and 5 keeper stripers, one of which went 8 pounds. The afternoon outgoing tide bite turned on again for the 2nd day in a row. We caught 9 more keepers with most fish in the 7# to 9# range. We kept fish at 9#, 9#, 9#, and 8# and back to Vieira's to take a picture and filet fish. Home after dark. Today I did not care of Mt. Diablo was shining on us. My glasses and ears were covered or full of water. Home after dark. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Hil Felton
Email: wxyz
Location: Lake Camanche
Weather: Very Cold
Water_condition: clean 58 deg F.
Date: 11-29-06
The Wheels and Reels picked another dandy of a day to have a derby. Last month it was Folsom and the high winds and today it was the bitter cold. The temp was in the 20's and the wind 5-10 mph. (mostly 5 mph) The wind chill was in the low 20's. The bite was cold too as 9 eager fishermen only netted 7 trout. The fish ranged from 3/4 lb to over 3 lbs. Dick Jackson was the big winner with the 3.2 pounder. Darrel Toms won second honors with a 2.6 pound beauty and ole Lucky John Holkko won third place with a 2.2 lb trout. John was lucky because he also landed a 5.5 lb catfish that hit his "Dick Jackson Special". ( a trolled worm behind blades). That wraps up our derbies for 2006 with a lot of good memories. I would like to thank the steering committee for all of their hard work making this year a successful one. Hil Felton
Name: John Cullen
Email: hammerjohn@sbcglobal.net
Location: Rio Vista, behind Decker and #'s 22, 24, 23.
Weather: Clear, Cold and Windy 32 degree's
Water_condition: clean 53 degree's
Date: 11-28-06
Went with Jigging Gene and Hap again to Brannan and launched about 0800. Went out behind Decker first, checked one of our jigging holes there, no joy. Went upstream in the flats by #22, nothing there, #24 we picked up some dinks, saw some fish at #23 and picked up lot's of dinks there, wind picked up so we went back behind Decker again with same results. Went back out to the markers at tide change. The wind layed down and the went slack around noon and we had a fair bite for about twenty minutes but maybe only three or four keepers, small ones. We released all fish all day. After that 20 minutes the wind came back and that's how it went for most of the day. In the afternoon it turned beautiful but no fish to speak of for us. We jigged mostly hopkins spoons all day, several different colors and variations there of. We quit in the late afternoon. Saw Bob Sparre leaving the parking lot as we came in to the launch area. Saw an Arima craft out there today but it wasn't Tomi, never did catch sight of Mark Wilson either. Had lot's of traffic going home. Still a great day. Pretty chilly at times though. Later, j.
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Rio Vista to Collinsville
Weather: Clear & Windy-AM/Calm-Late PM
Water_condition: Semi Clear @ 55 Degrees
Date: 11-28-06
Tuesday, November 28, 2006...Jack Thomason and Ron Retzlaff went striper trolling with me today down by Rio Vista to Collinsville. We trolled Bombers, Yo-Zuris, and Rattle Traps for our fish. We wound up catching 20 shaker stripers and 27 keeper stripers to 7 pounds. The big fish got away today. A lot of hits, misses, and lost fish too. The bite was around the changes of the tides. A good day of catching for us. Home late. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Bill Crooks
Email: bill@gofish
Location: Almost the entire Delta
Weather: Nice, little wind in AM.
Water_condition: nice & clear
Date: 11-28-06
I have not been on the water for two weeks. Bought a new truck, sold the old one & did slave labor for Mrs. C. (It will pay off!) Last night Clyde Wands calls and invites me out. Who would refuse a chance to go with The Sage of the Sea? We are first truck at Brannon at 6:15AM. Just a little wind so we look for a protected spot. We start catching small fish. Wind picks up and we are joined by more boats. By 8:30AM we have five keepers to 4# & two shakers. We never want to leave fish to find fish, but this time we had to leave boats to, hopefully, find more fish. We hit many spots on the San J until we end at Connection Slough. We trolled shallow & deep. We marked very few fish, had a few hits, lost a little guy and quit at 2:00PM. We figure we should get the Explorer Scout award for covering 52 miles and telling youze folks where the fish weren’t!
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Home on COMPUTER
Weather: N/A
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 11-28-06
November 28th.....................A REPLY TO CAPT JACK 73.......As you know, I fish the powerlines area just about all winter on anchor & on occasions have had other anglers do the same thing! What are they thinking?......Like you Jack, I just pick up & move...Its not worth getting upset & hollering..If you do say something "'The reply is usually " You don't own the river!!!! Or something like that! ......Really don't think these anglers are veteran fisherman or have never had a monster type fish on........The Bay of water is so large in the Decker & Sherman area I don't understand why this happens? If I see another boat that is in an area I like to fish & he is there first, I always give this boat plenty of room to operate.....COMMON SENSE Right!!......How many times have you fished some 10 hours or more waiting for that one chance to get bit by Mr. Sturgeon..You certainly don't want a boat anchored just below you to have your fish run into his anchor rope!!! Would like some 60 - 100 yds for insurance..........After that, its pilot error........Once again, most anglers are considerate & use the golden rule........Had to put my two cents in....Lots of luck Jack! See ya on the river. Bob ( Naked)
Name: Whiteey
Email: Finchaser@aol.com
Location: Delta general area western side.
Weather: Cold and overcast
Water_condition: clear and flat
Date: 11-26-06
Sunday Art and I left the house @5:15 a.m. and arrived at Brannin Island ramp at 6:20 a.m. We were trolling deep rebels by 6:40 a.m. It was very slow however we did get 2 fish fairly early. The bite started right after Mr Wilson pulled stakes and went to more fertile fishing waters. Our bite lasted 40 min. until the tide was half way though the change. Total stripers caught was 8, 2 shakers and 6 keepers to 9 lbs which Art caught. We headed for home as i wanted to see the Niners game on my new HD TV... That about it for now !
Name: CaptianJack73
Email: navesj@yahoo.com
Location: Sherman Island Area
Weather: Windy
Water_condition: 56 degrees
Date: 11-25-2006
11/25/2006 - Launched at Sherman Island at 6:00 am for some sturgeon fishing. I anchored near channel marker 9 on the Sacramento River in 42’ of water. The water temperature was 56 degrees and the water was semi-clear. I used roe and lamprey as bait. Just as the tide changed from the slack tide to the outgoing tide I had a bite that looked like a catfish bite. It turned out to be a sturgeon that was about 48”. After a quick photo and release I was back to fishing at 8:30 am. The outgoing tide was small and the current wasn’t enough to counter the wind. Most boats including me were blown sideways until the incoming tide came back. After the incoming tide started to pick up at about 1:30 pm, I got a slam and hooked what felt like a nice sturgeon. After about a minute, it came loose. I checked my hook and the tip of the 8/O Owner cutting point hook was bent. I’m sitting there going, “what the????”. I’ve bent hook points by getting snagged on rocks, but this hook was brand new and I always check my hooks for sharpness on almost every cast. The only thing that I can think of is that I hit a bone or gill plate on the hook set. Anyway, no more action and I left the water at 2:00 pm. I couldn’t believe all the boats on the water today. The Sherman Island parking lot was actually full – which is something I’ve never seen. Two boats came and anchored about 20 yards upstream from me on the incoming tide. When the tide started to swing I was basically casting into their anchors. If I would have hooked a sturgeon in that location, it would have run directly into their anchor ropes. Needless to say, I moved away from them. I used to get mad at stuff like that, but now I’ve come to the realization that people are simply ignorant and need to be educated about proper fishing and boating etiquette.
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers
Weather: Overcast one day/Rainy the other day
Water_condition: Semi Clear @ 56 Degrees
Date: 11-26-06
Saturday, November 25, 2006...I went striper trolling with Fred Hicks today. We trolled shallow Bombers on the Sacramento River near Rio Vista and we trolled Yo-Zuris deeper on the San Joaquin River near Antioch. A bit of action for 5 shaker stripers and 11 keeper stripers to 8 pounds. The weather was pretty good this day and the water is still pretty clear and a cooler 56 degrees...........Sunday, November 26, 2006...Ken Pham and his friend Via went striper trolling with me today. We trolled Bombers on the West Bank and near Decker Island, then trolled Yo-Zuris on the San Joaquin River near the Antioch Bridge. Then, we headed to Sherman Lake where we trolled Rattle Traps. Then, we headed down by Collinsville and trolled Yo-Zuris again. Quite a bit of scattered action for 7 shaker stripers and 18 keepers to 8 pounds. Ken caught the two biggest stripers at 8# and 7#. There are not many bigger fish biting right now for me. It was raining pretty good so we quit early and headed for home. Mt. Diablo was there in the clouds. Thanks Ken and Via for some good company. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Rod Bowden
Email: jstrollin@sbcglobal.net
Location: san juaquin side
Weather: clear and cold
Water_condition: 55 -56 degrees
Date: 11-25-06
out saturday morning , with good friend Mike caster and his son brendon . we caught 23 keeper size stripers , 9 shakers , 3 double hook - ups , 11 hit no stick , and 3 lost fish . most fish were caught on the main river . b - 16 bombers with red head white body .
Name: Polebrother
Email: james.thomas9@comcast.net
Location: Rio Vista/Sherman Island Area
Weather: Cool AM, Pleasant Most of Day
Water_condition: 58 degrees
Date: 11-25-06
Saturday, Nov 25...my brother and I launched from Brannan at 8:30 am and trolled all day except for one hour of bait fishing. Landed two keepers trolling Yozuris, a 6 and a 3, near Sherman Island. I had at least five other hard strikes on the Yozuri but couldn't keep any of those fish on. Wondering if I should replace the stock Yozuri hooks before next trip. Did not get a single striper bite while bait fishing near the power lines...just a small catfish on sardines. Overall, a great day to be on the water!
Name: jonnboy@yahoo.com
Email: jonnboy@yahoo.com
Location: Rio vista to honker bay
Weather: nice but cold
Water_condition: 59 deg
Date: 11-25-06
Hey guys, could someone please tell me the variable/variables responsibile for us not having an outgoing tide today (Sunday)? The following is the tide info for today.. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tides for Rio Vista starting with November 25, 2006. Day High Tide Height Sunrise Moon Time % Moon /Low Time Feet Sunset Visible Sa 25 Low 1:18 AM -0.4 6:59 AM Rise 11:30 AM 16 25 High 8:09 AM 3.2 4:49 PM Set 9:17 PM 25 Low 12:47 PM 1.7 25 High 5:52 PM 4.3 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks I was thinking it was because the low tide was only 1.7, but being that the natural current flows the same direction, I figured we would get a pull today.. So I can't figure out what happened out there today, but if you bait fished this morning you know what I am talking about.
Name: Lowell Nelson
Email: fishboat35@yahoo.com
Location: sac river ,san joaquin river
Weather: bit of a breeez
Water_condition: 55
Date: 11-25-06
11-24-06. Put in at brannon isl,ran down to the Sac river and broad slough area. Used sardines for the first hour and a half. Man those shakers love them. Caught one 23" keeper at ten am and gave up feeding the little guys. I was at 380379n &1215058 26ft water. Ran up to bouy 20 16 ft of water to try and get out of the shorties. Same deal shorties followed me up there. They love shad also. My keeper was happy swiming alongside the boat on the stringer, I normaly put fish in the holding cooler. Ok enough of this feeding the fish time to find some place else. Going to try the San Joaquin and see what happens. Running across the river to the 3 mile bridge I remember my keeper on the stringer after running for a few minutes at 25 mph my stringer did the catch and release as the line broke. Fished theSan Joaquin 380577&1213760 16ft water sardines are loved throughout the delta. 430 pm and finaly caught a keeper 5lbs on shad bait. Well got one fish to eat anyway. Hey NAKED wait till you get over 70 like me those pains you had at 50 will feel like childs play. Lowell
Name: Dan De Bord
Email: ddebord2005@comcast.net
Location: South of Minnow Hole
Weather: light overcast with light breezes
Water_condition: 54-55 degrees normal clear
Date: 11-25-06
Went out looking for Mr. salmon again. not quite ready to give up on the year. Of course reading the striper reports makes me wonder if I am chasing the wrong fish. When we got to Miller Park we were the only trailer in the lot! Saw very few boats but we did manage to bring home a 33 pound buck in good shape. Saw one other boat with one on and that was it.
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Decker Island Area
Weather: Cold and breezy
Water_condition: Semi-clear At least no white caps
Date: 11-25-06
Yesterday I took Dan and Gordon out to fish for stripers with sardines. We bought 1lb. of fresh shad. However, only 1 shad was used by me cuz the stripers were biting the sardines so well. We caught 13 keepers to 5 1/2 lbs. Dan caught 5 keepers to 5 1/2 lbs., Gordon ( Mr. Unlucky of the day ) 1 keeper to 4#s. And I got 7 fish to 6 lbs. Boy! Do those 5# and 6# fish fight really hard. I can't imagine what a 20, 30, or 40 lb. fish would fight like. 11 of the fish were caught on the mornings outgoing tide. Good fishin' I'll be out there next week. Oh! Gordon did very well in his neighbor's boat Tues and Wed. He caught 15 keepers on those days. That's it! Jerry
Name: Bob Harries (The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Below Powerlines 32 ft water
Weather: Cold winds on income all day
Water_condition: Semi Clear at 57 *
Date: 11-25-06
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 24th.........POST TURKEY DAY..............Found the Sherman Island launch site just short of being FULL! But, managed to find a spot to park trailor at 8:00am. Lots of boats on this day with a persistant north/west wind......Most boats on the water were sideways at the bottom of the outgo for hours with the wimp tide & stronger winds......Finally at 1:30pm the incoming tide got going enough to hold boat upstream but the cool winds did a job on my pulled shoulder...Have had this injury for the past 10 days!!!. When you get past 50 years old, it takes time to bounce back.....Know there's alot of you guys out there that can can relate with me!! Oh well! gotta be tough & hit the water Right? In my regular location just below the powerlines anchored in 32 feet of water with Tom Ramage parked next to me in his Tracker boat the fishing was very tough!! Maybe I lost my Mo Jo??Just small stripers on the shad & Squawfish once again nailing the roe......Best part of the day was eating my super deluxe left over turkey sandwich.....Tom & myself fished this tide till almost dark & as we hit the ramp so did 10 other boats, all waiting there turn to get out...Did see two young guys with a 60 sturgeon & a few other boats with some decent stripers.....I'll be nursing my shoulder over the weekend & watching football...I'm on light duty for a few days....See ya on the river soon......Bob H. (Naked)....
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Rio Vista to Collinsville
Weather: Overcast, but Balmy Nice
Water_condition: Semi Clear @ 57 Degrees
Date: 11-22-06
Wednesday, November 22, 2006...My old work buddy, Khoa Tran, went striper trolling with me today. A lot of action around the morning's last of the outgo and low tide, then it turned real slow. We made the "rounds" between Rio Vista and Collinsville, in a hurry, and quit early because Khoa had to be home to do "chores". Most of the action was on shallow Bombers, but some came on Yo-Zuris in deeper water. Not one fish over 5 pounds today, but 3 shaker stripers and 18 keeper stripers stayed on the lines. Mt. Diablo was there again, and home early this afternoon. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Whiteey
Email: Finchaser@aol.com
Location: Delta general area
Weather: Sunny with clouds
Water_condition: Clear and flat
Date: 11-21-06
Went for a early Thanksgiving striper fishing trip out on the Delta. We trolled from 11:40a.m. til 4:00p.m. using deep running rebels. Almost the minute we dropped lures Ron began getting stripers and that the way it was all day. Now Art pull in a respectable amount of fish later I only got 4 and 2 of those were shakers. Rons total for day was 15 Art was 9. Total fish caught was 28 stripers. 20 keepers 8 shakers.Now that was about 7 fish per hour with Ron catching 3 3/4 per hour and Arts catching 2 21/4 per hour and myself getting 1 per hour. And the interesting part was we used the same lure out the same distance all using braided line and it did not make a difference which way we went .....of course Art an I began changing lures etc most of day. Art did pull out some secret homeade lure and throw it for 3 of his fish. All in all we had a fabulous time and looking forward to the re-match...HAPPY THANKGIVING TO ALL .....
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Below Powerlines once again
Weather: Partly cldy some sun nice!
Water_condition: Ditto semi clear at 58.7 *
Date: 11-22-06
NOVEMBER 21st.............TUESDAY............A treat having one of my favorite salmon fishing buddiesTom Ramage in the boat with me..............While I have been very fortunate the past two outings on Mr. Sturgeon..Not on this day!! We could not keep the squawfish off our baits on both tides!!!! Went through some 20 roeballs & even made more up in the boat....The windows for catching these guys came & went without one pump......Jiggle, Jiggle & more jiggle!!! We also used fresh shad as a kicker & did catch some small striped bass but even the bass bite was on the slow side.....Somewhere on the incoming tide a boat just behind us released their anchor & drifted just downstream from us & picked up a nice sturgeon in the 60 pound range...I know the trolling was pretty good early in the morning as Jack & Tom called me on channel 73 & reported limits by noon........Mark W also stopped by on his way downstream & from his report did very well..No surprise there!!! Late in the day, Guy Brown & Pastor Steve anchored next to us ...Same results for them.....Jiggle, Jiggle............While Tom & myself fish alot for salmon, very rare being together hunting for sturgeon....While it was a off day for sure! It was very pleasurable having my good friend Tom fishing with me.....Told Tom earlier in the day " If he didn't see a sturgeon jump next to our boat I would eat my shorts...............Well!! I got a rain check...Zero jumpers next to boat......I know Guy & Steve are laughing.....Inside joke....Wishing all my friends a happy Thanksgiven...............Back on the river Friday to chase the elusive sturgeon..........Bob H. (Naked)..........
Name: Reno Leclerc
Email: Wishinfishon@yahoo.com
Location: On my computer
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 11-21-06
I'm happy to hear John, Gene, & Hap had a good time whacking the fish recently, as those guy's truly enjoy the time spent fishing and a successful trip is well earned!
Name: captn-tin
Email: william-margie@comcast .net
Location: buckler pt.
Weather: nice breeze, overcast... NICE
Water_condition: pretty clear
Date: 11-21-06
left suisun launch at 9;30. on to mouth of suisun slu to catch some split-tail to use on this fine lazy day. three of us caught 2 split-tail ea, and headed to buckler. anchored, and for the next 2 1/2 hrs had a blast. cantankerous jim caught the 1st one, a 37"er. we each caught our limits with the other fish going from 25 to 34". great time had by the 3 of us!
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Rio Vista to Collinsville
Weather: Very, Very, Very Nice/Balmy
Water_condition: Semi Clear @ 57 Degrees
Date: 11-21-06
Tuesday, November 21, 2006...Ed Gamba and James McNiel joined me today to go chase stripers. We trolled Bombers shallow and Yo-Zuris deeper for a LOT of action. A lot of hits, misses and lost fish. We caught 12 shaker stripers and 25 keepers to 8 pounds. Most fish were in the 4 and 5 pound range. Mt. Diablo was beautiful today. Home late. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: dr pepper
Email: ??????
Location: sherman / sac'to river
Weather: nice / slight breeze
Water_condition: clean
Date: 11-21-06
we went striper fishing again with stinky sardines --- looked like it might be windy and cold but went anyway ---- no wind and WARM the water was flat --- caught 18 fish in the 16 --17 to 18 inch range --- ran out of bait again -- on the water 9:45am -- off the water 11:45 very short trip -- driving home I didn't even get tired that made it really nice ---- lots of action -- good for taking kids out for a fishing day --- OUT
Name: Whiteey
Email: Finchaser
Location: West Delta Rio Vista area
Weather: Foggy and Cold
Water_condition: Clear and calm
Date: 11-21-06
Rattletrap Curtis(grandson) and Scott(his father, my son) join me on todays hunt for stripers. We arrived at 11:30 am and went to Kevin and Rons prior day hot spot hoping that it was still had some stripers left and to my surprise there were. We trolled deep Rebels and hooked fish to 10Lbs. Curtis of course used his Rattletrap as an alternate to Rebels at times and was successful one time. We also tried fish traps and jigs with no success. We moved to several other locations for two more stripers for a total of the day of 11 keepers and 3 shakers ..Rattletrap caught 5 black bass which delighted him and made his day. Back home at dark and mom had a big pot of something cooked which the boys took home and shared. Nothing like coming home to hot Marys hot pot ....ummmmm good!
Name: John Cullen
Email: hammerjohn@sbcglobal.net
Location: Rio Vista Markers 21, 22, 23, and 24
Weather: Overcast, no sun, no Mt. Diablo
Water_condition: clean
Date: 11-20-06
Hey Tomi and Mark, did not see either of you. We launched at Brannan Isle about 0730. I was with Jigging Gene and Hap Hammonds in Gene's bigger boat. This was a strictly jigging trip only. First we hit behind Decker at a few spots we know, no joy there. Left there for the flats just upstream on the right, no joy there. Couldn't seem to find very many fish. Eased over to Marker 22, a couple small ones, moved up to #24, a few small ones there. Went across the channel to #23, all hell broke loose. We got into a very small school of 12 to 15 pounders at slack tide. It was a blast for a while and then the tide picked up and starting ripping. It got to be to hard to jig in the current so we went back behind Decker and jigged hoping the tide would slow down soon. Finally we located some fish but they were all small but plenty of action. Through the course of the day we must have caught at least 60 fish. The strange thing that happened was that when we first got into that good bite. I caught one, Gene caught one then Hap caught one, not one guy catching all or two guys catching all. It was like God saying OK guys here's one for you, one for you and one for you. That's how it seemed to go all day. It was one of my most enjoyable days on the water. Of course Hap and I had to listen to Gene tell us how great a guide he is all day long. Of course we gave it right back to him. Great day even if we never saw the sun or Mt Diablo. Missed seeing Mark or Tomi. Later, j.
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Sherman Island Area
Weather: Foggy and cool
Water_condition: Semi-clear
Date: 11-20-06
Today Gordon and I fished the Sherman Island area with sardines and grass shrimp. We anchored at 7:45am to be able to catch the incoming tide at around 8:30am. We did just about as good as we did last Wednesday. Gordon did well by catching four keepers to 5 lbs., all in a row. I was able to come from behind when I had only 2 stripers, a 4 and 7 1/2#er. Gordon passed me with those 4 in a row. Then I was able to get lucky and catch 5 keepers in a row. I even caught a 4#er on grass shrimp. We also caught about 14 shakers. I must have lost about 10 Gamakatsu 7/0 hooks to hungry shakers. So our final tally was Gordon with 4 keepers to 5lbs. My tally was 7 from 3 to 7 1/2 lbs, 1 squawfish and 2 catfish. Tip: Bring about 5 bags of sardines/person, 2 oz sliding sinkers, 17# mono, or 30#braided line and a nice warm BBQ stove. Oh! Anchor in about 30ft of water. Then you'll be in business. Good fishin' Jerry
Name: Bill Deutsch
Email: coke30years@comcast.net
Location: S J & around Decker
Weather: Fog in the am no wind & perfect
Water_condition: Lot of debris but clear on the SJ
Date: 11-18-06
Saturday November 18, 2006…..My fishing buddy Dale & My fishin partner Sugarbear went fishing with me to day. We launched out of Brannon in the fog…decided to head over to the SJ and try things out for awhile down near Eddos. We tried Yozuri’s but came up with nothing, that was last weeks hot lure,…. switched to Bombers and we couldn’t keep the fish off the lines. We picked up 18 keepers and a few shakers at the bottom of the tide. We then decided to try down by Broad Sl. We trolled Yozuri’s and picked up our biggest of the day at 15#, we kept that and two at 11#, &12#. Another great day on the water. Oh…..just to let you know, sometimes those inconsiderate boaters in their fast boats get theirs sometimes….we were heading over to the Decker area from the SJ, going past the Brannon launch at 5mph when this bass boat comes roaring by wide open, heading the opposite direction when he sees the Sheriffs boat that had just passed us. On come the lights and the Sheriff follows him in to the dock, I just hope he got a good ticket out of that one! And one more thing, when the sun goes down and your running lights come on, and you are keeping a close eye on the floating debris in the water, and not going wide open, please also watch for those lights on the water that mean that something is ahead, ie; a boat!!!!!. We were just coming up the Three Mile Bridge when someone going wide open and only looking at the bridge, damed near ran over us. He saw us at the last minute made a hard left and missed us by about ten feet, if that…….. Good fishing to all, Bill
Name: Bob Harries (The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Below Powerlines 33 ft water
Weather: No Sun on this day high fog/ cool
Water_condition: Semi clear at 57.8 *
Date: 11-20-06
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 19th...................Had Robert from Shell station with me & Robert has never caught a sturgeon ever! Being very excited, I told him that sturgeon fishing is unpredictable & I would do my best to put us on some fish.........Once again, the primary spot I like to fish is OFF LIMITS as the pipe work is still going on under the 3 Powerlines. So I went back to the location I hit fish on Friday the 17th...........Started fishing just at the end of out going tide. Explained to Robert that the window for feeding sturgeon is short & the best time is at the tide changes & the slower part of tidal movement but they can bite at any part of the tide, so be ready!!!! Well! Bigger than #%#$% The bite started right at the change when the boat & anchor rope were slack........Robert got the first pump of the morning & missed it.. With the boat moving sideways in the wind our lines were not tight but the pumping action was there! I was next, as my rod pumps down, I hit it hard & this fish decides to run upstream & before we could pick up anchor, it gets caught in anchor rope & snaps my line.....Man! I hate to get bit on tide changes!!!! Didn't have a chance with this fish as I couldn't stop his upstream progress......Oh well, back in the water with a new set up.....Once again, Robert gets bit!! His first sturgeon......41 inches!! Short!!!..Finally the boat turns around with the incoming tide...Anchor line is tight & so are our lines.......Still using Salmon roe balls. Robert gets the first bite on this tide...Pumping action!! NO SQUAWFISH......He picks it up & hit perfectly....A larger fish...His first keeper sturgeon...51 inches.........A happy dude for sure!!! Having the marine radio on, I know other anglers are also having a good bite as information on channel 68 & 73 is broadcast..A lady angler way below us caught a 80 incher & keeper.......Also a boat just next to us landed a 57 incher.. We switched over to shad half way into the income trying for Mr. Striper...Only caught one short..I'm still thinking of the fish that broke my line earlier as the incoming tide has expired late in the day...Its now 4:00 pm & the tide is once again turning....Maybe ? We have an hour or so left to fish this tide before dark....At 4:30pm the fish Gods gave me a second chance..My rod gets a hard pump & I'm hooked into a 60 incher that gave me a great battle for 20 minutes....With plenty of fish at home in the feeezer, I took a picture & let him go........Not a bad day with one short & two keepers & one broken off........Best of all, watching Robert smile ear to ear holding his first keeper ever!!! See ya on the river.....Bob H. (Naked)...........................
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Rio Vista to Collinsville
Weather: Foggy All Day/No Sun
Water_condition: Semi Clear at 57 Degrees
Date: 11-19-06
Sunday, November 19, 2006...Ed Inaba and Grandsons Kenny and Brandon joined me today to do some striper trolling down by Rio Vista to Collinsville. It was foggy all day with no sun, and the water was semi clear at 57 degrees. We trolled Bombers early in shallow water, then Yo-Zuris in deeper water later. The bite was around the morning's low tide change. Several hits for 2 shaker stripers and 11 keepers to 18 pounds. Kenny caught the big one. We kept fish at 18#, 8#, 7#, 6#, 5#, 3#, 3#, and 3#. Home early before sundown. We could't see Mt. Diablo today. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: gene chapman
Email: efchapman59@attglobal.net
Location: rio vista and Decker island
Weather: foggy,,,but nice,,not cold
Water_condition: good,,,56*
Date: 11-18-06
Was joined by Jim M and Nikki (good luck fishing dog),,on water 5:30 1st fish 7:00am,,,landed 7 keepers,,5 shakers,,,trolled broken-back,bombers and rattle traps,,,quit at 1:00pm,,,Went by Mark W a few times,,,He gave us a few pointers,,,Mark said "TURN OFF YOUR RUNNING LIGHTS & PUT ON BOMBERS YOU'LL CATCH BIGGER FISH",,,Jim commented "MAN!! that guy really knows what hes talking about after landing a 8 pound striper" I agreed with Jim,MARK WAS RIGHT it was light enough to troll without RUNNING LIGHTS. put a 8#,7#,5# and3# in the box,,,Nikki helped Jim eat his lunch,,and it was a great first time fishing for JIM
Name: Whiteey
Email: Finchaser
Location: East Delta
Weather: Overcast and calm
Water_condition: Clear and flat
Date: 11-18-06
Went striper fishing sat. with Art. The morning hours were slow however we did get a few. in the afternoon we ran into a school of stripers in the 4lb. to 6lb range. Boy did they provide lots of fun and we made up for lost time. We trolled deep running rebels in about 12' to 15' for a total 24 stripers. 16 keepers and 8 shakers. Headed home about 4 p.m as Arts stolen boat was found but stripped clean. A good day on water today. Thats it folks..
Name: 14_blast
Email: pdm1n@netscape.net
Location: Discovery Bay
Weather: Overcast
Water_condition: Stained
Date: 11-18-06
Went fishing with Tom, Scott, and Andy. We were blue gill trolling. The day before Andy's friends did very well. But on the day we went we only caught 1. We were marking a lot of fish, but they seem to be nonaggressive, they would pickup the bluegill and spit it out before you can get a hook set. Fortunately Tom was able to land his 8 pounder. I was a nonbeliever in this method because I've been out twice before and never saw a fish landed. This almost was my last trip bluegilling, but now that I've seen a fish caught on my boat, I believe.... Also, you don't burn a lot of gas which I like. I know we could've put up the numbers if we did our normal routine, but I do like to break up the routine sometimes.
Name: Polebrother
Email: james.thomas9@comcast.net
Location: Rio Vista Area
Weather: Foggy A.M., Nice Rest of Day
Water_condition: Calm
Date: 11-18-06
Late start for my brother and me today, Saturday, Nov 18. On water at 9 a.m. Trolled rebels at west bank two hours for one shaker. Fished sardines near power lines for two 20 inchers…one apiece, no bragging rights. Resumed trolling in Sherman area at 1:30 p.m. for 4 more shakers. Off water at 4 p.m. Other more experienced trollers did well in Sherman area during the afternoon. All fish we saw today appeared to be less than 5 pounds.
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Rio Vista Area
Weather: Very Nice Again
Water_condition: Semi Clear @ 57 Degrees
Date: 11-18-06
Saturday, November 18, 2006...My old friend Jim Koregelos joined me today to do some striper trolling down by Rio Vista. The water and weather was in good shape. We trolled Bombers in shallow water all day. In the morning the bite was ON! In the afternoon we could not buy a hit. A lot of action in the morning for many hits, lost fish, 4 shaker stripers and 15 keeper stripers to 18 pounds. Back to Vieira's early for pictures and fileting fish and home before 5 p.m. Thanks Jim for joining me today. It was fun to talk over old times. Keep working that rod. That's it. Good luck. catch you later - Mark.
Name: John Cullen
Email: hammerjohn@sbcglobal.net
Location: Port of Sacramento
Weather: Just beautiful
Water_condition: clean
Date: 11-18-06
Results of the Washington Outboard Club Striper Derby. There were 91 people signed in. Twenty nine fish were weighed in. The biggest fish and winner of 1st place was a 36.1 lb striper. The rest were 12 lbs and below. I don't have the names but two fish an 11.5 and a 7.95 lb were caught by the same person off of our launching dock using shad minnows. It was a great day, food was outstanding. Patrick Avelino and son marinated and cooked Tri tip for all who attended. It was just terrific. I didn't fish but I helped everyone launch in the dark and it went pretty smooth. There were fifteen prizes I believe. A Lowrance fish finder and various rods and reels, tackle box and coolers. Great job by all. Weather was perfect and I think it was the most enjoyable derby we've ever had. Thanks folks John Cullen Secretary, WOC
Name: dr pepper
Email: ?????????
Location: sacramento / sherman
Weather: warm / flat water
Water_condition: stained
Date: 11-18-06
took the wife out for a fishing trip ( betty ) fished with grass shrimp = half a pound ----- 2 bags of stinky sardines ----- on the water at 9 am and off the water at 11:45 ----- total fish for the day 21 stripers for her and 5 for me ----BETTY got 2 keepers biggest going 8 lbs. and one 4 pounder for me ----- thought it was bigger when bringing it to the boat --- with all the bets that we made on this trip i ended up losing $20 DOLLARS to my WIFE -------- LOTS OF FUN ---- lots of trash talking ---- on one fish she brought in she looks down at me and says " I MAKE IT LOOK EASY HUH " ---- i kept digging and putting myself in a deeper HOLE as the BETTING went on for $$$$ for she wasn t backing down ----- taking all BETS --- OUT
Name: RL carter
Email: rlccarter@yahoo.com
Location: horse shoe bend
Weather: perfect
Water_condition: perfect
Date: 00000000
went out off bank casting mudsuckers limited on bss to 12 lbs in 1 hr good day for bank fishing horseshoe bend.l.
Name: RL carter
Email: rlccarter@yahoo.com
Location: horse shoe bend
Weather: perfect
Water_condition: perfect
Date: 00000000
went out off bank casting mudsuckers limited on bss to 12 lbs in 1 hr good day for bank fishing horseshoe bend.l.
Name: RL carter
Email: rlccarter@yahoo.com
Location: horse shoe bend
Weather: perfect
Water_condition: perfect
Date: 00000000
went out off bank casting mudsuckers limited on bss to 12 lbs in 1 hr good day for bank fishing
Name: Bob Harries (THE NAKED FISHERMAN)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Below powerlines ( regular spot off limits)
Weather: Cloudy cool light breezes
Water_condition: Semi Clear at 58.7 *
Date: 11-18-06
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 17th...................Arrived at Sherman just a little later than normal. Like 8:30am...Good timing, as fog was just lifting & the tide was just starting to turn (incoming) Once again solo.....Made up fresh roe balls on Weds evening while watching Kings getting their Butts kicked by the Warriors!......Also, had one pound of very fresh shad for a kicker........My regular spot at the powerlines is still OFF LIMITS as the construction crew is still working in that area with the gas pipes.......Oh well! Anchored some half mile downstream in 33 ft of water. Started off with roe balls for the first hour or so on the income...The Squawfish were all over my roe balls!!! No sturgeon pumps just jiggle bites!! Went through some dozen egg balls before switching over to shad...Towards the top of the tide using the butterfied shad Mr.Striper went on a pretty good bite! I caught 8 in a row up to 10 lbs.......Also noticed, the boat just below me got into the action too. They caught as many as me but, had three people in boat.........Started to lose tide by 2:00pm...Action stopped quickly!.......The outgo was fast! took about 10 minutes to turn the boat around......Returned to egg balls once again as the tide started to pick up....Was in the process of using coffee can (outdoor restroom) when I heard clicker going off on balanced rod........The tip was pumping like crazy!!!! without spilling a drop, hit the rod hard! A sturgeon for sure!!!After a ten minute battle brought in a 50 incher........After looking at his beady little eyes, decided to let this little guy go!! Back to the water with another egg roe....just a few minutes went bye & another pump on the rod...This time I was ready!!!No coffee can in hand...Ha, ha!......Struck rod hard & this fish takes off down river pulling some 50 yds of line in less than 20 seconds!!! Then comes off!!!! Reel back in & re-bait with another egg ball.....No action for some 20 minutes or so. I'm thinking those stinking Squawfish will probally return.......Next action is jiggle, jiggle! Man!!!! There back!! bring bait back in & all that is left is cheesecloth! Cleaned out!.......Running out of time, its now 4:20 pm & it gets dark in less than an hour.....Another egg roe & back in the water.......Its now 4:30 pm & the rod starts pumping once again........When I hit the rod I could feel a large fish! This guy jumps right behind the boat & shows his self.....Time to throw the anchor over & chase this one.....Remember I'm solo today.......Good decision as this fish runs strongly anywhere he wants & is taking line in large long runs!!! Its now 5:00pm & getting darker by the minute..Finally got him just along side of the boat & he is bubbling air at last!!! The hardest part of fishing by yourself is getting the fish in the boat....Some how I got this big dude in the boat...He measured 69 inches & went 63 lbs!!!!!! A fat fish for sure!!! For some reason the sturgeon wanted the out going tide to feed on this day.....Did see many fish jumping on both tides...........A lesson to be remembered! just because you are getting jiggle bites does not mean there are no sturgeon in the area feeding!!!!! back to ramp in total darkness & home by 7:30pm.....See ya on the river....Bob H. (naked).......P.S. did keep this fine fish.......
Name: LuvMySon
Email: Nikokingi@comcast.net
Location: San Juaq River.
Weather: Cloudy
Water_condition: 59degrees/flat/clear
Date: 11-17-06
Launched at the public dock at 8am and headed for San Juaq. I took Art with me for the first time to convince him that trolling was more fun than bait fishing. Well, the fish God was on my side because the first place we hit "Pipeline" we made 5 passes and got 3 keepers and 2 shakers. By 9am we had our limits so just fished for fun until 1pm. Final count...11 keepers to 8lbs. and a dozen shakers. Nothing too big but steady hits all morning. Home by 2pm. Art will be buying a Daiwa line-counter reel and some broken backs this weekend....Take Care Y'all.
Name: Popspleasure
Email: tokoroa1@comcast.net
Location: West Bank / Decker
Weather: Overcast
Water_condition: semi-clear, 58 degrees
Date: 11-17-06
3 of us put in at Brannon this morning. Went straight across to the West Bank and began trolling rebels. We made one pass downstream towards the power lines and boated 12. We kept 6 for the dinner table. Will be back Sunday for "seconds". Mmmm. . . can you say fish tacos and ice-cold Henry's Blue Boar? Yep, it doesn't get much better than that. . . Get It Wet. - Pops
Name: Jonnboy
Email: jdaily@frontiernet.net
Location: Grizzly Island
Weather: perfect
Water_condition: grn and 59 -61 deg
Date: 11-17-06
Went out chasing sturgeon today with Scott (Whiteey jr) and "J" and his buddy and father with RightHook Sportfishing. "J" put us on the sturgeon. The bite was slow with a narrow window that opened at the end of the incoming tide, but we landed two shakers and missed a couple of pumps in that window. Overall, a great day.
Name: dr pepper
Email: ?????
Location: sherman / sacramento
Weather: nice to partly cloudy
Water_condition: stained
Date: 11-17-06
well its FRIDAY --- like it means anything to me ( retired ) half of the time i don t even know what day it is since i quit " work " ------ went striper / sturgeon fishing today with grass shrimp and stinky sardines --- caught about 20 shakers and 5 keepers ---- started with sardines and finished the day with grass shrimp ----- ZERO sturgeon but i will keep trying putting in my time -- it will happen ----- fished incoming tide 8 am to 11:30 am a very fun day --- its nice to go home early --- OUT
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Collinsville, Sherman Island
Weather: Overcast, 55-65*, wind 0-3 mph
Water_condition: 57.9*, clear to partially clear
Date: 11-16-2006
I took my lucky dog, Spike, fishing for sturgeon & striped bass. Launched at Lower Sherman Island. Trolled Collisville deep, slack to incoming tide. 5 small legals, one undersized. Trolled Broad Slough deep briefly, incoming tide, one pass, nothing. Anchored above Collinsville and tried for sturgeon with a roe/fresh shad combo. Had a one good pump, take, clicker sounded off. Hooked up, felt like a decent size fish, lost it after a minute. Trolled Collinsville deep on a slack to outgoing tide. Two small legals, 5 undersized. Achored off Sherman Island and caught two small legals on sardine. Another nice day on the Delta.
Name: Whiteey
Email: Finchaser
Location: West delta
Weather: Sunny with 15 mi. north wind
Water_condition: Clear with slight chop
Date: 11-14-06
Ron joined up for clubs monthly fish off and invited me to join him. We launched out of Hogback with the only rule being be back by 1:pm. We trolled steamboat out to the channel for no hits. Next we fished shallow rebels up the channel to Minor where Ron got 3 stripers and igot none. Then we moved into Minor and trolled deep rebels, jigged and threw lures. We ended up hooking 5 more stripers trolling for a total of 8. 4 keepers and 4 shakers . As deadline getting close we quit and headed back to compare our catch with the other fishermen. Snacks were provided which we munched while telling our stories . A fun time had by all ... Thats it folks!
Name: Bob Harries (Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Two Day Report See Below
Weather: Great weather for both days
Water_condition: Semi Clear to murky at 58.5 *
Date: 11-16-06
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 14th.............Had Mr. Guy Brown with me on this day......Put in at Sherman around 7:00am. First thing we noticed was the windy conditions in the am. hours...Wanted to head downstream & troll the Broad slough area but too much delta wind for that! Heard from Mark on the radio, he said the water was much more calm upstream at west bank...He was right, but the time Guy & myself got there the bite was pretty much ending........Trolled inside Horseshoe for one short & decided to head for the powerlines for some bait fishing..........As you know, they are putting new PGE pipes in around the powerline area & equiptment & workers are all over the place...Maybe we should have anchored downstream? Nahh!! Well, we fished the outgo till almost dark & armed with roe,sardines,& shad the dominant fish was Mr.Squawfish!!!! I had the the largest of the day (12 lbs) Guy also got into the action with a 6-7 lber............Mine was uglier!!.......Between squawfish bites we also hit small stripers but only just keepers & shorter.......Did have a CLASSIC sturgeon take down late in the afternoon..I was using roe balls & I thought I had did every thing perfect, letting the fish pump down as I have done many times in the past....Standing up & hitting this fish as hard as my 168 lb frame would allow, the hook simply did not stick!!!!! Guy gave me a big hug after 2 minutes of crying!!! Thats fishing..........All & all the days events were less a banner fishing day, but really enjoyed have Guy Brown in the boat..He's one of us (DIE HARD) fisherman.......... WEDS NOVEMBER 15th...............Arrived back at Sherman at 7:00am solo....Man! I just left this place some 12 hours ago..........with light winds decided to hit the broad slough area & troll with deep rebels.......The action was very good, but the stripers were all on the small size. Nothing over 4-5 lbs.....did catch a few using rattle traps as the tide came up, again small schoolies!! only a small number of boats fishing in this area......Did see Clyde Wands fishing in a north river boat ( Not his ) Said" he was struggling finding fish.........Talked to Ron & Jack Thomason on 73 they were having a good day at the westbank..........Lots of fish, but like me on the small size..........As the trolling bite slowed I headed for light 11 & ended the day on the anchor bait fishing.....caught 3 stripers to 6 lbs with no sturgeon bites........Saw zero fish jumping!! headed home by 4:00pm..........Results; 10 small stripers trolling & 3 on bait & best of all NO SQUAWFISH!!!!.........Hey! Tom Ramage..I haven't forgot you, we will get together very soon! as the sturgeon bite is just getting underway...Are you ready? will call you soon...............See ya on the river. Babysitting the grandkids today....Bob H. (Naked).......
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Decker Island Area
Weather: Perfect
Water_condition: 57 degrees
Date: 11-16-06
Oh! I forgot to mention that we caught on only 1 keeper on the outgoing tide. Although I did miss a good bite on the outgoing tide. Oh! I did forget to thank Jay Gomez ( Guide and employee of Fisherman's Warehouse )his tip on fishing deeper water. Thanks Jay! You earned another bag of Jerryaki's Beef Jerky. Good fishin' Jerry
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Decker Island Area
Weather: Absolutely perfect
Water_condition: 57 Degrees Semi-clear
Date: 11-16-06
Yesterday Gordon and I went baitfishing again in the Sacto River in 32 feet of water near the light bouys close to the channel. First we tried our regular 16 ft deep spot for 1 hour and gave that up cuz of too many shakers and splittails. We then anchored near the main ship channel in 32 feet of water. Immediately, within 15 minutes I caught a 5#er on sardines. And while I was taking out my hooks ( double sliding hook rig) from the striper, my pole went down again. I dropped what I was doing, gave my 5#er to Gordon picked up my pole and stuck a fighting 7# 5ozer. ( In case you're wondering how my pole went down so fast is because I like to have 2 or three bait rigged hooks ready at all time. One never knows when you're gonna run into a pack of stripers.) This had to be my birthday. I ended up with 8 keepers from 3 to 7lbs. I caught all my fish on the outgoing tide. Gordon stuck a good 36 inch sturgeon ( who slightly burned his fingers on his drag )on last weeks sardines. Those sturgeon don't care how old sardines are. Then ended up with 2 stripers to 5 lbs. That's it. Oh! we also caught 13 shakers. Good fishin' Jerry
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Decker Island to Cache Slough
Weather: Very, very Nice/No Wind
Water_condition: Semi Clear @ 57 Degrees
Date: 11-15-06
Wednesday, November 15, 2006...After a late start, Biff Brethour met me and we went down to the Rio Vista area to troll for striped bass. We trolled Yo-Zuris and Bombers between Decker Island and Cache Slough. We caught 3 shaker stripers and 19 keeper stripers to 8 pounds. We caught one double header on 7# and 3# fish. Most fish were in the 4 to 5 pound range. We kept fish at 8#, 7#, 7#, and 6#. Back to Vieira's after the sun went down and home after rush hour. Mt. Diablo was there again. The best trolling bite was on all of the incoming tide, then it died in the afternoon on the outgoing. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: art contreras
Email: artcontreras@frontiernet.net
Location: home in driveway
Weather: foggy
Water_condition: ?????????
Date: 11-15-06
some of you fellas know me .. my boat was stolen out of my drive way this morning .... so if anyone spots a 2002 smokercraft 192 ultima with 115 yamaha .... it was stolen in so sac elk grove area thanks ........ anyone need a deck hand will pay some gas
Name: Bob Lownak
Email: inka_inka17@yahoo.com
Location: West side of the Delta
Weather: Cloudy
Water_condition: Semi Clear
Date: 11-14-2006
Tuesday, took a striper fishing trip with Bobby Barrack, even though we fish the Delta often, we like to take a trip with Bobby at least once a year since we usually plug for stripers. And as usual, each and every year, we learned something new..... Caught quit a few stripers and large mouth bass. We stopped counting legal sized stripers at 30+, also ran into several schools of baby stripers, boy that was a lot of fun, as soon as the lure hit the water, there was a fish on. He also put us onto several a schools of LM. Never caught so many bass in all my days of fishing........... As Alan Fong has said, one day with a guide will teach you much more in one day than you can trying to learn on your own. ( or something like that as I paraphrase his exact wording)
Name: dr pepper
Email: ???????
Location: sherman / sacramento
Weather: sunshine/ light breeze/WARM
Water_condition: off color
Date: 11-15-06
well we went fishing with sardines again and caught 8 shakers and 6 keepers to 5 pounds ---- saw 2 sturgeon jump ---- a boat behind me hooked into a 60 incher and a boat at the dock had a 55 incher and a keeper striper ----- i think i will have to change over to sturgeon baits ---- great day non stop action --- till i ran out of bait ---- ON THE WATER 7:30 ---OFF THE WATER 11:30---- OUT
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Rio Vista to Collinsville
Weather: Overcast Early/Balmy Afternoon
Water_condition: Semi Clear @ 58 Degrees
Date: 11-14-06
Tuesday, November 14, 2006...Arthur Bard went striper fishing with me today. The weather was overcast early then balmy warm later on in the afternoon. The water was semi clear at 58 degrees. We trolled Bombers, Yo-Zuris, and Rattle Traps and plugged Fish Traps and Rattle Traps for 6 shaker stripers and 26 keeper stripers to 18 pounds. We kept fish at 8#, 6#, 6#, and 6#. We covered 38 miles today and fished from before sunup to after sundown. Arthur caught the 18 pounder, which we took a picture and released it. Back to Vieira's to filet fish after dark and home after rush hour. Mt. Diablo was shining on us. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Hil Felton
Email: wxyz
Location: Lake Camanche
Weather: very breezy early then nice
Water_condition: clean 62 deg F.
Date: 11-14-06
The Jolly Hookers headed for Camanche in the wind and the rain hoping that the weather would change as forcasted-- and it did!! The fishing wasn't great by any means; but it beat the heck out of raking leaves in our yards at home. 25 fishermen landed 19 fish; not counting quite a number of black bass that were taken. Ole tricky Dick Jackson won the first place honors with a 3.5 pound rainbow. Roman Gardea followed closely behind with a 3.2 pounder that netted second place. And not to be denied, lucky; but never humbled-- Ted Lutman caught the third place fish that weighed in at 2.13 pounds. Ted and Darrel Toms caught 5 of the total catch so you can see there were many donuts to be had. The Hat Island and Dam areas proved to be the best spots. Lots of different lures worked-- I only know that I caught one 2.10 pounder on a Pin Minnow right on top. In addition to catching the number uno fish Dick Jackson was our chef. And with the help of his able partner, John Holkko, served up an lunch of meatballs, potato as well as green salad, french bread and butter, chips, cookies and cool refreshments. Great job!!! ( It was noted by several people that a pair of Bald Eagles were working the narrows. yea!)
Name: Polebrother
Email: james.thomas9@comcast.net
Location: Lake Del Valle
Weather: Cloudy and Sunny
Water_condition: Level very low; somewhat stained
Date: 11-14-06
Went fishing with my niece Sunday, 12 Nov and landed three trout and one smallmouth...mostly a tutorial kind of day as this was her first time trout fishing. Used rainbow Power Bait and nightcrawlers/marshmellow for the trout near the boat dock and dropshot for the smallmouth near the dam. Nothing big. Saw a few other boats with limits of average size trout, largest may have been 3lbs. Most anglers were using power bait. Saw only a couple of trollers...not sure but don't think they did too well. Folks fishing from shore seemed to do okay in the AM. Estimate maybe 15 boat trailers in parking lot...expected many more than that for a Sunday. First time I've fished Del Valle since early this year...water level is way down with one launch dock totally out of the water. No problem accessing the other two launch docks. Saw a striper carcass at the fish cleaning station...looked like maybe a three-pounder or so. Concession trailer appeared to be well stocked with merchandise and various types of bait to include crawlers, frozen anchovies, chicken liver, etc. The young attendants there were very friendly and offered that the trout fishing had been very good, that the striper bite (anchovies) had cooled considerably in the last few weeks and that the largemouth and smallmouth bite had been very slow. They also said a few catfish were being caught on crawlers and chicken liver.
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Collinsville Area
Weather: Rainy One Day/Balmy Overcast the Next
Water_condition: Off Color to Semi Clear @ 59 Degrees
Date: 11-13-06
Our party got a 6 X 6 bull elk and a 4 X 3 bull elk and 3 deer in Colorado and now back to fishing the delta...Saturday, November 11, 2006...Fred Hicks and I went out to do some striper fishing. We trolled the AM with Yo-Zuris; we bait fished the late AM and early PM with butterflied shad; we trolled the late PM with Yo-Zuris. 9 shaker stripers and 17 keeper stripers to 8 pounds. A lot of 4 to 5 (45 pounders) pound fish today. Back to Vieira's after dark to filet fish and home late......Sunday, November 12, 2006...Ed Inaba, Howard Hatanaka, and George Morita went striper fishing with me today. We bait fished the morning with butterflied shad from Sherman Lake to Collinsville area. We trolled the PM with Yo-Zuris. A little slower but we caught some fish. About 7 shaker stripers and 15 keeper stripers to 6 pounds. Most fish were in the 4 to 5 pound range again. Home after dark. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: CaptianJack73
Email: navesj@yahoo.com
Location: Foothills Lake
Weather: cool
Water_condition: 61 degrees
Date: 11-12-2006
11/12/2006 – Fished with Steve on a private foothills lake. I've been getting skunked by Mr. Striper, Sturgeon and Salmon and I needed to catch some fish!!! We launched at 1:30 pm and I picked up a fish on the second cast using a Rattle Trap. The action slowed down after that. We found fish in deep water in 30-44’ of water and some fish along the deep weed lines in 14-28’ of water. We never found anything big, using mostly drop shotted bluegill tube baits and Sweet Beavers. I caught three Spotted Bass and the rest were Largemouth. The final total was Jack 12 and Steve 4 since he threw a large swim bait most of the day. The biggest fish was about 2 lbs. Off the water at 5:30 pm.
Name: CaptainJack73
Email: navesj@yahoo.com
Location: Sherman Island
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: 60 degrees
Date: 11-10-2006
11/10/2006 – Launched at Sherman Island at 11:00 am for some sturgeon fishing. I saw Naked out there in his favorite spot. Anchored about 60 yards inside of channel marker 9 on the Sacramento River. Had some junk bites on the outgoing tide and then the action died off during the incoming tide. Right at 5:00 pm as I was packing up my gear I got a classic sturgeon pump. I let it go all the way down to the water and set hook hard. I felt it on for a few seconds and then it came off (GRRR!!!!!). That was it for the day. I saw about 15 jumpers today and marked fish moving through on the sonar. I didn’t hear of anything caught on the VHF radio all day. One of these days, the sturgeon are actually going to be in a biting mood when I go to the delta! I used salmon roe/lamprey combo for bait. Off the water at 5:30 pm.
Name: CaptainJack73
Email: navesj@yahoo.com
Location: Lower American River
Weather: nice
Water_condition: 59 degrees
Date: 11-09-2006
11/9/2006 – Launched at Discovery Park with Dustin at 5:00 pm. Trolled glow-in-the-dark gitzits for zero bites and zero fish. Only marked a few fish on the sonar. Only heard of two fish caught all night. Off the water at 8:30 pm. Water temperature was 59 degrees.
Name: The Tibbs
Email: tibby@inreach.com
Location: Bodgea Bay Ca
Weather: Nice/Nasty/Nice
Water_condition: nice clear /blue green
Date: 11-12-06
Headed to Bodgea Bay Fri to drop Crab potts for the Crab opener had a nice day on the water dropping potts. Then came Saturday what a change tried to get back out and though I was in the Middle of the movie A perfect Storm' not quite really but in a 19 foot bayliner it seemed that way. we tried going out twice that day no luck. Then sunday came the wind died the seas laid down and did we get crabs. good thing we had several friend will to make the trek with us 8 limits. Side note if anyone is trying to deside what bait they want to use for Crabs we put out 6 traps with stripper Carcuses and 4 traps with a small bait jar of humbolt squid. The stripper trap averaged 4.5 crab per pott while the squid traps averaged 13.5 per pot. I hope this helps
Name: 14_blast
Email: pdm1n@netscape.net
Location: San Joaquin River
Weather: Overcast
Water_condition: Clear 58ish F
Date: 11-12-06
Went fishing with Tom. We should've been pulling crab pots today, but we never got a chance to drop pots yesterday because of the unsafe conditions. Instead, we launched out of Antioch this morning and fished West Island, Eddo's, Peacock, False River, Old River. 23 total, 8 Keepers up to 10 lbs. Ran into many shakers until near the top of the tide, that's when we caught the bigger ones. Fished bbr's. Colors: Mother-of-Pearl, Gold w/black back, silver w/blue back, and the Clown. Tom Brady never made it off the bench.
Name: dr pepper
Email: ????????
Location: sherman / sacramento
Weather: light breeze / and nice
Water_condition: stained
Date: 11-12-06
launched out of sherman around 8:30 am and fished with stinky sardines again ------ lots of shakers in the 16 to 21 inch range ---- lots of action ---went through 4 bags of sardines --- kept 3 keepers and lost 2 nice fish -----off the water 1pm ---- thanks Oli for the company had a great time and some good laughs together --- OUT
Name: Jonnboy
Email: jdaily@frontiernet.net
Location: Pitts, powerlines
Weather: perfect
Water_condition: glass
Date: 11-12-06
Went with Whiteey Jr. today to fish for sturgeon. We saw more sturgeon jumping out of the water and we marked more than anytime before, but not one pump. We used roe. We fished incoming early, slack and outgoing until about 2:45 pm, and figured we fed the fish enough for the day..
Name: Dan De Bord
Email: ddebord2005@comcast.net
Location: South of Minnow Hole
Weather: OK
Water_condition: Clear but with debri from Barges
Date: 11-13-06
Fished with a buddy and his young son for Salmon. First fish around 7:30 am a 3.5 pound bright Jack. Next fish 30 # buck a little pink. Final Fish a 24 # hen that was between the 2. Roe should work well for Roe balls, thanks for the info Bob! Off the water by 1:00 PM. Marked more fish than any other day this year but so no other fish boated despite light boat traffic.
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Home On IMAC COMPUTER
Weather: N/A
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 11-12-06
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 12th................GREAT FISHING STORIES............The post from Papa Joe & his fishing friend Robert Morris was just fantastic!! Its these kinds of reports that make this web outstanding!!!!It does my heart good to hear other anglers with positive results & with fishing memories that last forever....Yeah! its too bad the the fish couldn't be released, but sometimes if the fish is mortally wounded during the fight & you released her/ him It would only become bird bait....Unlike the 60's & early 70's a 40 pounder plus is truly a trophy..........Great report!!!........... Hey! Marty Fontes, are you trying to get me to return to SYC?????You & your dad Art have been doing well even this late in the season....Sorry about your middle finger & the silvertron hook...Your lucky the fish came unbuttoned!!! Wish you well fishing next week, looks like your dad will make angler of the year at SYC...Keep up the post in that area, who knows, maybe I might try it for just one day? Sure weird, not seeing Mark Wilson's reports....Well, back to the powerlines next week...Bob H. (Naked)...........P.S. Nice hearing from Big Al as he continues to bag the mystery salmon..
Name: Marty-13' Whaler
Email: fontesfamily @comcast.net
Location: Millers-SYC
Weather: cool & Clear
Water_condition: 57-58*---Cloudy/semi clear
Date: 11-10-06
We were hoping the barge & crane finished it's work & were gone from the beach up from the paddle boat-WRONG, they are charging $10-$15 million a mile for the levee reinforcement & they are going to use every dime! Well fishing is still SLOW-1 fish per 5 boats seems to be the average & my dad has the hot stick the last 2 days. The visibility down river (SYC) of the barge was cloudy, so we went with glow silvertrons. 11/9-Dad nails a 32lb at 11 am. 2pm-I am getting a single blade red ready going down river in the Hoggman hole (Bob knows where), the rod almost bends to the water I jump to grab the rod & bury one of the hooks of the silvertron all the way PAST the barb into the middle finger, I grab the rod & it's pumping, but the PAIN is to much, I tell dad to grab the rod & all he could think about is the mess I was in, by the time I convince him to grab the rod, the fish is gone. We go over to the SYC dock, I sit down, he grabs a piece of line, wraps it around the shank & pushes the hook down & yanks at the same time on the shank & it POPS out, a band aid & back to fishing. no other fish from us or the other 6-7 boats. 11-10 @ 7:30am he gets a 27lb chrome (with scales) hen (eggs were too small Bob) on the same glow silvertron & the grand finale..... 12 noon at the front of SYC on a glow K15 (my idea) an incredible clean 40lb buck!!! Took us all the way to the end of the SYC to net. A couple of other fish caught for the other 15 or so boats. 99lbs in 3 fish for 2 days for dad (Art)-not bad....Tight Lines...Next week might be our last week...Marty
Name: Ron Bernhardt
Email: Rebernhardt@aol.com
Location: home on the computer
Weather: Rainy
Water_condition: wet & cold
Date: 11-11-06
Papa Joe, Great report/story (below). Good thing you wore that fish out before it got tangled up! Ron (Webfoot)
Name: Joe Aquilio aka Papa Joe
Email: joeita53@aol.com
Location: Decker Island
Weather: clear mild to moderate wind
Water_condition: simi clear
Date: 11-11-06
Nov 9, lanuched at Brannan Island at 6:30 am. I had 70 yr old Robert Morris with me. We started out trolling the west bank across from Decker waiting for the tide to turn to outgoing, used bombers until about 7:45 am no hits. Moved up near the power lines and anchored in 30 ft of water using sardines and shad. Caught a few shakers and catfish, switched to a 5/0 circle hook as Bob was a little slow setting the hook. I baited him up with a sardine fillet, it was now about 10:00am in the middle of the outgoing tide - I saw his rod go down and stay down, I picked up the rod and held steady pressure and could feel the weight of a keeper fish, I reeled down to make sure the fish was on and it came up and rolled and went right back down like a sturgeon. I gave the rod to Bob and said here you go - a keeper fish is on here. Now Bob is about 5'5'' and weighs about 110 lb. The fish would take line and stay deep like a sturgeon and never made any real long runs. After about 40 minutes Bob got the fish close enough to get a look at. Wow! It was a big striper, the biggest I've seen in a long time. The fish made about 4 more short runs and was just about whipped and so was Bob. The fish rolled on his side and I told Bob just hold him in the current and I'll net him. Bob was too weak from fighting the fish, and the fish drifted back and the leader wrapped around my kicker motor. I couldn't get the leader untangeled, then the fish drifted right between the main motor and kicker motor. Now, I have an Arima boat with a bait tray on the back, I had to reach around the side of the tray and was able to get my hand inside the gills and get a grip on the fish and drag it into the boat. It was a monster 49 1/2" long, it bottomed out my scale. We were both tired and rested for awhile. We fished for a little while longer but no more keepers. The fish was injured in the gills pretty bad and would not have lived if released which I felt bad about but sometime those things happen, any way we left and went to Verria's and weighed the fish. It weighed 44lbs I told Bob you got a fish of a life time. He's going to get it mounted. This was a great experience and just goes to show you; if you put in your time on the water and enjoy your fishing with your friends - that once in a while you get the fish of a life time!
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Decker Island Area
Weather: Perfect! No wind!
Water_condition: Semi-clear
Date: 11-11-06
Friday, Nov 10! I fished the Decker Island area with sardines and shad with Gordon. We anchored in 17ft of water about 6:45am.The fresh shad were beautiful. I could almost eat one myself. However, the hot won ton soup and hot pork and beans with Nathan's mini sausages from the BBQ fire were more tantalizing. Getting to fishing. At 8:00am I got a couple of taps (bait-sardines) on my favorite fiberglass pole (Made by Ewoldt's 40 years ago). Then gradually my pole went straight down slowly from my balance beam. I picked up my rod and felt the weight pulling. I zapped him. It was 7# 6oz striper. It bit just like the famous bites on the Clarksburg Flats 35 or 40 years ago. I then thought we were gonna kill them. However, that was my only keeper of the day. Gordon caught a 19incher on shad. We even stayed till 5:10pm. Moved to several different spots and still fed the shakers and splittails. At least we didn't get skunked and ate good hot food. That's fishing! Oh! I forgot. I had another good pull down with weight and my 15# line snapped. Must have been a flaw in it. You just don't ever know what's gonna happen. Good fishin' Jerry
Name: Bob Harries (Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: POWER LINES area
Weather: Very nice! high clds & sun light winds
Water_condition: Ditto...Semi Clear at 61 *
Date: 11-11-06
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 10th................BACK IN SERVICE!!..........Repairing my broken trailor ( Cross beam ) was no easy task!! When the 5 inch bolt popped out, the weight of the boat bent the cross beam badly...Long story short....7 hours of labor in garage to repair...Thanks Robert from Shell station for loaning me floor jack......Now, back to fishing report for Friday.....Instead of doing the long ride to Sherman Island & not trusting the boat trailor 100 % decided to launch at Hogback which is alot closer with smoother roads...Did not get to the powerlines till 10:30am. No biggie, as the tide change was around 11:00am..My wife Sandy had the day off (Veterans Day) & joined me for some bait fishing.....Anchoring in my favorite location ( NO GPS numbers available..Ha, Ha!.....I noticed Jack Thomason & Ron fishing just below us..Talked to them on channel 73 "They had caught a starry FLOUNDER on shad!!!!...but the bite was just nibbles for stripers.....I must tell you, I had the best fresh shad of the season & some very good Roe Balls...The outgo was less than two feet, much weaker than last week during the full moon......The bite on this tide never got going! Even heavy chumming didn't incite Mr.striper..........The roe balls failed also..Just nibbles!! Didn't see any jumping from sturgeon either.........Water temps are still in the low 60's....Man! I have had better action in the middle of Jan. when the temps were just barely in the 50's!!!! Well, the tide started dying off by 2:00 pm. It was a very slow turnaround that took more than a hour!!! Our time limit was 4:00pm as we launched at Hog & didn't want to run in the dark......Things started to happen finally as the income started to move....Boat below us picked up two stripers to 10 lbs & a boat trolling just next to the shoreline banged a 15 lb stripe....My wife caught 3 small schoolies & one catfish. With just 5 minutes to go before picking up the anchor & heading in, I finally broke the skunk!!!! Caught a 8 lb striper!! Before releasing him. I gave him a BIG KISS!!!!!!! I hate being SKUNKED!!! Got to Hog just at dark & home by 7:00pm....Guess I can trust the trailor for the next fishing trip? Zero sturgeon bites & not too good on bait for stripers.....But, great to be back on the water.....See ya on the river...Bob H. (Naked)........
Name: dr pepper
Email: ????????
Location: sherman / sacramento
Weather: nice no wind / sun at my back
Water_condition: stained
Date: 11-09-06
fished solo today with 2 bags of stinky sardines --- caught the last 2 hours of the incoming tide ---- when it swung to out going tide it got busy --- final tally was about 20 stripers with 9 being keepers ---- largest about 5 pounds ---- on the water at 7:30am and off the water 11am --- ran out of bait -----
Name: bASS Man
Email: bass.com
Location: north delta
Weather: cold and windy
Water_condition: cold but clear
Date: 11-09-06
Fished my favorite slough in the North Delta today for Stripers. Worst day in a long time. Must be the cold front as fish were nowhere to be found; all inactive. Cast swim baits, jigged and trolled for 1 hit that peeled line for 1 second and got off cause buddy forget to set hook. Surprisingly caught 2 big crappies while trolling a Rapala DT-10 in the Bluegill patern. Snagged a 1 lb Catfish while jigging, threw the poor thing back with a giant gash near it's belly hole. About 5 pm, on way back to the truck, co-fisherman hooks up. The thing fought like a champ. We were excited thinking it was a 20+lb Striper. Wrong, the fish surfaced and up came the ugliest 20lb CARP I have ever seen with the swimbait stuck securely on the bottom base of the tail fin. Couldn't throw the ugly thing back fast enough.
Name: Whiteey
Email: Finchaser
Location: East Delta area
Weather: WINDY and sunny
Water_condition: L;ots of weeds etc...
Date: 11-08-06
Catfish Curtis and his dad Scott kept me company today as we fought the winds and trolled the weeds and junk floating on the water. We used deep running rebels most of the day with the exception of Curtis (now renamed Rattletrap Curtis) for a total of 15 stripers, 9 keepers and 6 shakers and 5 black bass for Rattletrap Curtis. Considering the winds and weeds not a bad day......Had a good time with son and grandson! Got to do that more often... Thats it folks!.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Collinsville area
Weather: 0-15 mph wind, clear sky, 60-70*
Water_condition: water semi-clear to dirty
Date: 11-07-06
Spike, my lucky dog, and I launched at Lower Sherman Island. 8:00 a.m. I was in trolling Collinsville with deep divers, a slack to outgoing tide, 61.9*. Two takes, one 14” striper. Anchored above Collinsville, outgoing tide, no wind. Used fresh shad and frozen sardines with roe/shad Bang scent. Started to encounter lot’s of debris coming down river. Two small legals, two undersized. Wind came up quickly so I moved upriver, anchored near the West bank. One undersized striper, several takes/misses. As the bite died, wind was not going to let up I headed in around 1 p.m.
Name: Rick Moore
Email: shuddabeen@sbcglobal.net
Location: Rio Vistta
Weather: MINDY
Water_condition: yuckt
Date: 11-07-06
Since Mark is't here I thought I would tell you I HATE THE WIND 2.Well for fishing fron 8 till 1/30 I got 9 stripers from 10# to 24in.a couple three shakers and several hits.The weeds and wind made it a tough day but the fish are there if you can keep the weeds off your line, fished the main river chanel next to the brake in 12 to 15 FT. of water yozuries did the trick.shuddabeen
Name: Jerry Mullen
Email: jmm0077@aol.com
Location: Lake Camanche
Weather: clear skies
Water_condition: 65-67
Date: 11-07-06
I started my day off up river fishing for bass. I caught 3 bass on a drop shot rig working 18-30 feet with a smoke and purple flake leech. About 10 am I went back to the main body by the dam to troll for trout. I marked a lot of fish, but they weren't biting! I hooked my first trout at 1pm. It was a 3.5 lbs and I lost two others of similar size at the boat. I did however catch 3 more bass and one really nice crappie while trolling for trout. I used yozuri pins minnows, and fire tiger needle fish.
Name: ROBERT from shell
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal,net
Location: syc on sac river
Weather: off color
Water_condition: 54 to 57
Date: 11-05-06
arrive at miller park at 5.45am the fog was so bad tom and myself stayed until we could see barely across the river. Started to troll with a double gold blade silvertron. I figur since it was very foggy it just might do the trick. At 10.45am Tom friend had a nice hook up with a double red but came off. 11.30am Tom nailed a nice 24 pound female with a double green and silver blade. Thats all I see. Left at 1.30pm had to meet the wife for lunch. Miller ramp is getting a little better it looks like the dredge it a little. Sorry for the late report. I was busy with my shell station. P.S. Keep your tanks full it looks like they are raising the gas tax again because it raise 10 cents in two days.
Name: SalmonHunting
Email: salmon@aol.com
Location: Sacramento River
Weather: clear
Water_condition: clear
Date: 11-07-06
I haven't heard of any good reports on the salmon coming in....Do I store my rod and reel....or will it be a late season?
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Rio Vista area
Weather: Perfect
Water_condition: Semi-clear
Date: 11-07-06
Yesterday I fished with regular friend Gordon with sardines. I had a horrible start. After I picked up Gordon, we were on Interstate 5 and realized I forgot to throw my regular bag into the boat. And what's in my bag, yeah, my boat keys. So I had to turn around at Hood-Franklin and go back home which is at Auburn Blvd and Madison Ave. What a waste of an hour! Oh! my spare boat keys are in my bag also. Now to fishing. We arrived at Brannan Island at 8:10am. We fished the tail end of the outgoing tide and did nothing but feed shakers and splittails. So we moved to another place and caught 8 keepers to 5lbs. Both of us caught 4 each. Gordon learned a good lesson. Use a bigger hook than 3/0-2/0 sliding rig cuz he had a good fish on but it came off near the boat. I also lost a good one. That's it. Good fishin' Jerry
Name: Whiteey
Email: Finchaser
Location: East Delta general area
Weather: Sunny and warm
Water_condition: Clear water
Date: 11-06-06
Ron joined me to troll for stripers in the delta. Choosing to go to the East side of delta as I have not heard of any west side fishermen doing well. We trolled deep with rebels and Ron started right off getting 5 hits and myself zero sometimes using the same color lure. Never will figure that out. That spot died so moved on and i finaly started getting some keeper fish Total for the day was 15, 7 were keepers , 20" to 23" rest were shakers. It was enjoyable day on delta even if it wasnt to productive . Thats it for today.
Name: Bob Harries (Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Broad slough, Powerlines& Inside Decker.
Weather: Very nice for early November!!No Fog
Water_condition: Semi Clear at 61 *
Date: 11-07-06
MONDAY NOVEMBER 6th............Arrived at Sherman Island solo at about 7:00am....After launching the old Jetcraft, Got on channel 73 & called Jack Thomason who was fishing on this day in Ron's boat. It seems they had got on to a striper deep troll bite in the broad slough area. Told Ron & Jack I'm on my way & will be there in a few minutes! Story of my life! I get there at the tail end of the bite!! Managed to get one 9 pounder & just the scales on my rebel on the second one....with a bent stock hook!! With the bite in that area ending, we headed to the powerlines to catch the tide turn & bait fish.......The incoming tide was a strong one & the window for Mr. Sturgeon was short with some jumpers close to us but no sturgeon hookups!......Caught a few schoolie stripers but once again, not a good bite using Shad............Sure glad Bill Crooks marine radio is working once again, he contacted me much of the day & his radio was STATIC free! While bait fishing at the powerlines, Tyrone & Donnie contacted me & said they had a good troll bite going on just upstream & maybe I should give it a try...Told them, thanks but I was gonna stick it out with the bait fishing....At 2:00pm Jack & Ron are giving up & saying good bye...After they left, decided to try trolling inside Decker & ended the day inside there with zero hits!!........Getting home in the dark & putting the boat in the garage I discovered the side beam on the trailor which holds the under bunks has torn away & is just barely hanging on with the bolt & nut missing!!!!! It has to be that BUMPY torn up road to Sherman that is the culprit, not to mention I drive too fast!!Will be landlocked for awhile till I get this fixed!!!!Oh well !! The boat didn't fall off the trailor.......See ya on the river...Soon?? Bob H. ( Naked)..
Name: dr pepper
Email: ??????????
Location: sherman / sacramento
Weather: nice and sunny
Water_condition: clear incoming
Date: 11-05-06
Oli and I launched at sherman and fished the incoming tide ( 10 am ) with stinky sardines for about 10 shakers and 2 keepers biggest going about 7 pounds ------ went through 3 bags of sardines ---- had a busy day and back to the ramp around 12:30 pm --- OUT
Name: Bill Crooks
Email: williamcrooks@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sacramento & tributaries
Weather: Great
Water_condition: Simi-clear 59-60
Date: 11-06-06
I really didn’t want to write this report, but Ted Fagunes said passing on bad reports is as valuable as good reports. We hit the water at 7:30AM to catch the last of the outgo. Troll shallow in Horseshoe, West Bank and Dairy. We ride the incoming up to Steamboat and then on to Miner Slough. We heard some radio chatter that someone was catching in deep water on the west bank. I recently repaired my antenna connection and Bob H. was kind enough to give me radio checks all the way from the Power Lines to Miner. Now I can return the old antenna. We quit at 1:00PM. We have a few hits, two shakers & an 18in. A great day on the water but the worst catching day in many months. There were only two boats in Miner, Mr. XXX and some other poor slob. Bob you caught all the fish & chased all the boats out of Miner! I really didn’t want to write this report!
Name: Robert Williams
Email: s2m8dst@aol.com
Location: first power line below rio vista
Weather: overcast 65 degrees
Water_condition: 60 and clear
Date: 11-04-2006
My friend Darryl and I were fishing below the first power line in 32 ft of water using shad, ghost, grass and sardines. We caught limits of small stripers ( #8 #7 #6 #5) on grass and shad. Darryl hooked a fairly large sturgeon on grass. The fight lasted for a couple of minutes, but lost it when the leader broke. All the fish were caught on incoming and the turn of the tide. See ya on the water.
Name: Joel Stolsig
Email: jstolsig@clarkpac.com
Location: Rio Vista-Antioch
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: mid 50's temp
Date: 11-05-06
My regular partner Mark Robison and I took out good friend JoJo Jimenez who was looking for his first legal striper. We trolled and plugged from Rio Vista to Three Mile for about 9 fish to 8 lbs. Yes, JoJo caught his first and a few more. Short bite window for us today around the bottom of the tide. Saw a guy cleaning a sun baked 33# striper at Viera's. I sure hate to see fish like that not being released. The condition of the fish was even more disturbing. Anyway, it was a great day to be out and I think we have another guy with striper fever.
Name: Bob Harries (Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Powerlines in 30 ft water
Weather: Fog am. & very nice afternoon
Water_condition: Semi clear at 61 *
Date: 11-05-06
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 5th.............Had my wife Sandy with me as we joined Bill Meyer & Kim for a day of Striper/ Sturgeon fishing....Bill's 18 Klamath was parked just inside of my boat most of the day....The bite was off for sure! Only small stripers all day & they acted like they were not very hungry...Could be the FULL MOON? We had great bait ( Fresh shad) & roe balls..Think I had two sturgeon takes & missed both? Must have been over a hundred boats in the RIo Vista area!! Did see a small boat next to us hit a small just keeper sturgeon at around 3:00pm...Both channel 68 & 73 were very QUIET all day indicating others were having just a so so day.....Did manage to catch & release 2 striper keepers to 6 lbs......A sub- par day on the anchor....Will return on Monday & see if I can locate Jack Thomason & join him trolling & maybe back to bait......See ya on the river..Bob H. (Naked)................
Name: Marty-13' Whaler
Email: fontesamily@comcast.net
Location: Millers-SYC
Weather: rain off & on/clear
Water_condition: semi clear-56*
Date: 11-02-06
There is alot of work being done to the river banks in this area. The beach just after the paddle boat is getting completely reinforced, the barge & crane are creating a lot of noise & silt in the water. 11/02- just before the crane fired up to go to work (7:30am) I nailed a 27lb hot female, double blade red-just before the corner, we thought this was going to be a banner day. We did not see any other fish caught, but did hear of a couple more caught down by Sherwood Marina. At 2pm it rained so hard that the bildge pump could hardly keep up. 11/03- very nice day ,water just a little cloudy from the run off....when we left at 4pm (back home to San Jose) nobody had caught a fish (Tom, Robert, Big Al & about 15 other boats).....word is Big Al did get into some fish on the American.---Tight Lines---see ya next week...Marty & Art
Name: Marty-13' Whaler
Email: fontesamily@comcast.net
Location: Millers-SYC
Weather: rain off & on/clear
Water_condition: semi clear-56*
Date: 11-02-06
There is alot of work being done to the river banks in this area. The beach just after the paddle boat is getting completely reinforced, the barge & crane are creating a lot of noise & silt in the water. 11/02- just before the crane fired up to go to work (7:30am) I nailed a 27lb hot female, double blade red-just before the corner, we thought this was going to be a banner day. We did not see any other fish caught, but did hear of a couple more caught down by Sherwood Marina. At 2pm it rained so hard that the bildge pump could hardly keep up. 11/03- very nice day ,water just a little cloudy from the run off....when we left at 4pm nobody had caught a fish (Tom, Robert, Big Al & about 15 other boats).....word is Big Al did get into some fish on the American.---Tight Lines---see ya next week...Marty & Art
Name: LuvMySon
Email: Nikokingi@comcast.net
Location: RioVista/San Juaq.
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: 59degrees/flat
Date: 11-05-06
Hit the water at 8am with my neighbors Matt and Dave. The plan was for them to follow me in thier boat while we hit my lucky spots. Unfortunately, not 10 minutes from Brannon Dave's boat breaks down. I tow him all the way back so we don't start fishing untl almost 10am. Ended the day pretty good with 1/2 shakers and 8 keepers. Nothing real big but just a busy day reeling in stripers. Take Care Y'all. Tomi
Name: 14_blast
Email: pdm1n@netscape.net
Location: Delta SJ out of Antioch
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Clear
Date: 11-05-06
I fished with Tom today...no Scott, he's at the library. We trolled SJ and we picked up our first keeper around 7am. We ended the day with 10 shakers and 4 keepers. We used all bbr's. Tom used the gold with the black back all day long...normally, he's always switching lures. I on the other hand was switching lures. I started off with the mother of pearl, then the Tom Brady lure. My Tom Brady wasn't producing any keepers, I had to bench him for Bozo. Bozo stuck the last keeper so we went home. We were out of the water by 1:15pm, under normal conditions, we would've been trolling for pink meat, but this is not the year to do it. The places we trolled were: West Island Eddo's Peacock False River Sounding Board Old River
Name: Jonnboy
Email: jdaily@frontiernet.net
Location: Rio Vista rivers
Weather: nice
Water_condition: 59 deg
Date: 11-05-06
Went out today to troll for stripers. Very slow. Caught 2 keepers and 2 shakers. The two keepers were caught about an hour before the end of the incoming tide. It was a fast moving incoming tide too.. Well, I think the sturgeon are knocking at the door now. Time to thaw the roe...
Name: Whiteey
Email: Finchaser
Location: collinsville general area
Weather: Fog early, sunny after
Water_condition: Muddy low tide, clear high
Date: 11-04-06
Art and myself went out very early this morning to beat the crowd. Mistake not a hit until about 10 am. High tide brought in clearer water and then we thought now we will get um...Mistake!. Trolled through the the the change in tide again. Got one here and one there for a total of 8 fish. 5 keepers all in 18" to 21" range. Better than a stick in eye but still looking for the glory days. I HEAR THERE COMING!!.......Thats all folks.
Name: readers
Email: blahblah.com
Location: nowheredweqdeqw
Weather: rainy
Water_condition: nice
Date: 11-05-06
A friend told me recently that the California State stripe bass record was broken with a 75lb monster caught out of the American river. Is that true? I can not seem to find any read on it. Thanks.
Name: Nicky G.
Email: nick@tactilesign.com
Location: Deep Water Channel
Weather: Cold /Breezy
Water_condition: 60 Degrees Clear
Date: 11-04-06
Recently I haven't been able to fish during the week due medical appointments to cure my cancer. So today SaturdayI asked Ron Hodges to fish with me at the Port. The incoming Tide was good for Ron and me at the Port / Deep water Channel. We ended up with two limits of stripers 7#, 6#,5#, 4# . Caught them trolling YoZuris, and Dodgers, It was our best day since the late Summer. We recently fished Montezuma, Rio Vista and Pittsburgh, and got nothing for our efforts. That's why it's called fishing (not catching). Saw our old friend John Cullen and he had a half a limit. A little cool today at the Port with a slight North wind blowing. We saw a spawning frenzy at one point and as we went over them I got a strike and away it went pulling and tugging until I subdued the beast, a 5# striper it tasted MM good tonight for dinner. Good fishing and Tight Lines.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Collinsville, Broad Slough, Power Lines
Weather: Showers early, overcast to clear
Water_condition: Semi-clear, 60)
Date: 11-03-06
Trolled Collinsville with deep divers for nothing. Bait fished sardines for a 10# striper. Trolled Broad Slough with deep divers for one undersized. Anchored next to Bob Harries and fished shad for 3-4 undersized stripers.
Name: Shesakepr
Email: thebesharas@sbcglobal.net
Location: Collinsville
Weather: perfect
Water_condition: right
Date: 11-03-06
Two of us fished just above collinsville on the north side for a few shaker sturgeon and two keepers 62" and 51" and two stripers at 10,8 lbs with roe and shad.
Name: Lowell N
Email: fishboat35@yahoo.com
Location: not fishing
Weather: clear
Water_condition: wet
Date: 11-04-06
Nice report Bob (naked). The one thing you left out was the exact GPS readings and the water depth when you caught the fish and which side of the boat your rod was on. That would make Mr xxxxxx happy. Been reading these reports for the last four years and they have helped me find the fish or at least where to start from. Keep up the great reports,it's guys like you and Mark that help us all. Thanks, Lowell
Name: Bob Harries (THE NAKED FISHERMAN )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: POWERLINE AREA BELOW RIO VISTA
Weather: light rain early then cloudy in afternoon
Water_condition: Semi Clear at 60.2 *
Date: 11-03-06
NOVEMBER 3rd FRIDAY..................THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IS NOT PERFECT!!!! As I left the house very early on this day I watched the weather channel & local weather on T.V. MMMMMM-M They were calling for a 60% chance of rain with light winds....No problem, I'll put the top up on the boat & bring all my rain gear. As I launched at Sherman Island at 7:00am, yeah! the rain was coming down but it lasted no more than 15 minutes!!!! That was it for the whole day!!! Arrived at my farorite location just below the powerlines in about 30 ft of water..The low tide was at the bottom & in no time would be turning around.....Perfect!!.......Would start off with fresh ROE Balls for the first hour or so on the income.....Well, with the water temps still above 60 degrees the SQUAWFISH took control!! After catching 4 of these very ugly dudes to over ten pounds & no pumping action like Mr. Sturgeon gives, I decided not to feed these squawfish my precious eggs......I switched over to a much lighter lamiglas rod & abu 6500 loaded with 15 lb test & 20 lb leader...Time to striper fish with fresh shad I picked up at Bob's bait.......This is where it gets interesting!! Instead of a striper bite, my rod starts pumping away & I hook up into a 51 inch sturgeon!!!!!! Man! been along time since I felt the power of a large fish on light equiptment.....After about 30 minutes or so I finally got this medium size sturgeon close enough to snare him into the boat.....Really don't like to keep the bigger fish, so I decided this fish would be ok to take home & it appeared to be a slender male...Well,I'm done for the day with a 1 fish limit for these guys..Now, back to striper fishing with shad.......Yeah! you guessed it, another sturgeon on & this ones bigger than the first!!!!!Another long battle and this fish rest just along the side of the boat. Before removing the hook, I measure this fish while still in the water.......58 inches........right before cutting off the hook, Guy Brown pulls up & witnessed the release.....He had been fishing in broad slough.......catching small striper schoolies trolling........Well, that was it for sturgeon as the bite turned to small stripers the rest of the day......They didn't want my FRESH ROE BALLS on this day but sure hit the shad!! A great first day sturgeon fishing for the year & a blown weather forecast...........Lots of fun on light gear but no monsters Thank you fish gods!!!See ya on the river.....Bob H. ( Naked)... P.S. For the person who wanted to know about making the roe balls, contact me on my E-Mail.......
Name: Whiteey
Email: Finchaser
Location: molek. Hog and Beaver
Weather: sunny
Water_condition: clear
Date: 10-31-06
Whiteey Jr. and myself went out on Holloween day as Jr. had free day. Acting on old fishing pals hot tip, which was about 4 days old we ending fishing in the molek. Scary, eerie as this may seem the Whiteeys got nothing???. We did jig for salmon as most out there were doing. and try for black bass which we ended up catching 3 small fish. Stripers were not there as hot tip (turned cold) promised. So headed early to get ready for witches and monsters coming to out to our doors. Thats all folks.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Sac side
Weather: Calm
Water_condition: Clear to semi-clear, 60*
Date: 11-01-06
Took my lucky dog, Spike, striper fishing. Launched at Lower Sherman Island. Trolled the slack/incoming tide near Collinsville with deep divers for 3 takes, 2 lost, 1 undersized. Bait fished upper Collinsville for a 13#, 11#, , 20" & 2 undersized stripers. All on sardines, none on shad. Trolled a slack, outgoing tide in Broad Slough deep for 2 takes, no fish. On the outgoing tide bait fished upper Collinsville, Sherman Island & Lite 14 for a few undersized stripers, all on sardines, little to no interest in the shad. Good luck all.
Name: Ray T. aka Leaki Tiki
Email: RabonTadena@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sacto/ San Jouquin delta
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 11-02-06
I just want to thank all the veteran fisherman who have submitted their reports over the last couple of years. I read them when I can, in hope to better myself in the art of fishing. I attend seminars to learn from mark and Allen and read the reports of Luvmyson and Bob H. all which are always helpful. Thanks. My question is to Bob H. In your last report you mentioned Roe balls. I always cut a glob right off the sack and use thread to keep it on the hook. The thought of using a pre made ball of bait sounds great and not as messy. any info would be helpful... thanks Ray T. Leaki Tiki
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Rio Vista area
Weather: perfect again
Water_condition: Semi-clear
Date: 11-02-06
Yesterday I baitfished with my good friend Dan with shad and sardines. We arrived at daybreak and the change to incoming tide. They started biting a little after the boat made the change. We caught 11 keepers and 43 shakers. Dan caught 4 keepers. His biggest being a 4#er. I caught 7 with a 5#er my biggest. The incoming tide was the most productive. We caught 10 fish on the incoming tide and only 1 keeper after the change to outgoing. We even stayed till 4:30pm trying to catch a bigger fish. That's it Good fishin' ! Jerry
Name: Bob Harries The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: STONYFORD EAST RESERVOIR
Weather: PARTY CLDY TO LIGHT RAIN
Water_condition: VERY CLEAR AT 60 *
Date: 11-02-06
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 2nd................What a differents a few months make? No jet skiers,no recreation boats & no other campers!!The whole body of water to ourselves..........Just the birds & deer & all of natures wonderful little creatures running around.......October 31st Halloween...Got on the water after a hearty breakfast, the temps were on the cool side, just 40 degrees at 7:00am. Knowing the summer pattern was over, our problem was finding the bait where we would find the bass. First thing noticed, zero fish in the shallows & found the bait balls in the deeper water some 15 to 35 feet.....Thats where Mr. bass was holding....Our method of operations was drop shotting using light 8 lb test as the water was very clear....Best time of the days bite came around mid- day as the little sun we had warmed the water....We really had to work hard as the bite on the robo worms were very light, unlike the summer pattern..... The crappie were elusive & we could not find any in the two days we fished so we stuck to black bass fishing period!! It took all of Tuesday to find the structure the bass liked best....This was anywhere the water dropped off sharply around the shallows....Did not catch one fish in less than 12 feet.....My wife Sandy, was angler of the day, both on Tuesday & Weds.......She managed to out fish me twice.....Yeah! I put her on the fish!!....The neat thing about lake fishing. No tides to deal with. The lake level was just about eight feet down from normal & showing some of the underwater islands that we zoomed over in the summer months..The weather held off till late yesterday. just as we were ready to head home the light rain started.....The largest bass brought in was in the 3 lb class, & most fish were about 12- 15 inches....Lots of fun on light line for sure......While my experience fishing for bass is limited, I really enjoyed this type of fishing....It relates to striper fishing but is different!..Two days of relaxation on this body of water & I"m ready to return to the delta where the larger species ( Stripers& Sturgeon ) are hanging out..Can't let the regulars like Jerry Yuke, Gordon,& Niko & all the rest have all the fun! Will be making Roe Balls today & give them a try very soon......Strange!! No Mark Wilson on the water for two weeks!! Wow!! See ya on the river......Bob H. ( Naked).........
Name: Gene Chapman
Email: efchapman59@attglobal.net
Location: Power lines to Hay Barn
Weather: Overcast and VERY,VERY NICE
Water_condition: Kind of Clear for me,,,,59*
Date: 11-01-2006
On board was Chet,Nikki (good luck Basset) and Eye,,,,Launched at day light,,,Trolled A-16 trout bombers,,,Strike One,,,Strike two,,,Strike three broke 30# braided line,,,Chet witnessed the hit,,,and cryed when I lost my favorite Bomber,,,No more strikes on Bombers,,,switched to RATTLE TRAPS Had to beat the fish off the hooks,,,1st fish lannded a 8# striper,,,for the trip 5 keepers,,16 shakers,,,3 times we had two fish on at once,,,we limited by 9:35 am,,,Quit early at 12:30pm,,,home by 2:30,,,trolled 6.5 hours,,, went19 miles,,,Landed 8#,,,6#,,,5#,,,5#,,,4#,,,,kept the 8,6,5,4, I used everything that Mark Wilson and Alan Fong taught us,,,the two things that were mentioned by them was 1-Stripers feed in shallow water and 2- the day before a strom hits is a GOOD day to fish,,,today was a GOOD DAY TO FISH
Name: Pastor Steve
Email: pastorsteve@cordovanazarene.org
Location: American and Sac
Weather: cool
Water_condition: cooling down, less than 60 in both rivers
Date: 10-31-06
Big Al and I went to chase the elusive salmon. We hit the American for nothing in the morning (but it was beautiful). Heard there were some being caught up the Sac. Big Al fired up his Thuderjet and I buckled my seatbeat and we went up river....fast. Ended up catching a 30# male, not a chromer, but he'll smoke okay. Big Al caught a beautiful CHROME (scales and lice) 15# hen back on the American in the late afternoon. I don't know if we put on the miles like my striper fisher friends, but we covered a few miles today. Cost of two salmon...priceless? Thanks, Al. Blessings!
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Getting Ready for Colorado
Weather: Good
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 10-31-06
Just a "good luck" to everyone. I'll be off the water for a couple of weeks, as I will be hunting elk in Colorado. My reports will continue when I get back - Mark.
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Rio Vista area
Weather: Sunny but windy
Water_condition: Semi-clear
Date: 10-31-06
I fished with you know who, Gordon with sardines and fresh shad yesterday. I wish we would have gone today instead cuz there's hardly any wind this morning. In fact its calm here in Sacto. Anyway, Gordon beat me today cuz he caught a 7#er and 4#er on shad and fed the rest of the stripers with sardines. I caught two keepers with sardines. Although I did miss one good bite. Then the outgoing tide started against the SW wind and that was the end of fish catching. I won't have to buy any bait for next time. Good fishin'! Jerryaki
Name: LuvMySon
Email: nikokingi@comcast.net
Location: RioVistaSanJuaq
Weather: Nice/Breezy
Water_condition: Semi-Clear/61degrees
Date: 10-30-06
Launched from the public launch at 8am and hooked our first keeper at Old Dairy. The rest of the day was a fish here & a fish there. Jermaine was 3 keepers up on me on the Sac River side, so I had to turn the tables and hit San Juaq. I caught up with him on deep runners and we ended the day early 1pm with about 9 keepers up to 7# and 1/2 dozen shakers. It finally felt like fall weather today. All the regulars out too (Clyde, Bill, Jerryaki) EXCEPT Mark....guess he's gettin ready to hunt little 4-legged furry creatures. Well, back to the black&white tommorrow. Take Care Y'all. (Hey Jerryaki..where's your posting?)
Name: Bill Crooks
Email: Bill@gofish
Location: Sacramento River
Weather: Wind in am. then lays down
Water_condition: Simi-clear 60-61
Date: 10-30-06
Clyde Wands and Sassy the Wonder Dog (STWD) took me fishin today. Launch at Brannan & on the water before 7:00AM. Wind is tough. We look for sheltered area. Clyde wants to go down stream. STWD barks once-meaning NO. We head up stream. Get protection on west bank. We catch 4 by 8:30. STWD stops barking & we catch no more until 10:30. She starts barking again & we catch one more. It’s 12:00 and she barks no more so we go home. No shakers. Keep fish at 9#, 7#, 6# & 4#. As Clyde gets older STWD will be a great help!!!
Name: Marty-13' Whaler
Email: fontesfamily@comcast.net
Location: SYC- Miller Park
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: 59*
Date: 10-27-06
I went out on 10/25-40mph winds. Lost 1 cell phone & 2 jackets!!(if you see me I'll tell ya the story) -No fish for anybody( Big Al & 10 other boats). They had a barge full of rock they were dumping at the beach up from the paddle boat-cloudy & noisie water conditions @ SYC. 10/26-barge still there, I went home,dad (Art) came & fished-NADA. 10/27-barge gone (YES!!) Only a couple of boats out. A school(of fish) comes in at 9:30 am, dad limits out by 11am-20lb chrome hen & 35lb buck!!, 20' deep w/double blade red silvertron. Yes, there were other fish caught.---Tight Lines...Marty
Name: Bob Harries (Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: A Fall Adventure planned
Weather: Typical Fall days getting cooler
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 10-30-06
MONDAY OCT>30th...............For years I have been wanting to try some CRAPPIE fishing at STONYFORD east reservoir in the Fall months. Well, the chance has come up.. Our friends have a modern 30 ft camper & have kindly invited my wife & myself to join them...No tent camping this time! Too cold at night for that.....I can tell you this body of water has a very good crappie bite in the spring & unlike Clear Lake the water is very clean & unpolluted. which means the fish are very edible!!! Will have a complete report posted when we return on Thursday....I'm pretty sure these fish can be caught like in the spring as they venture back to the shallows before winter sets up?? If the crappie bite is off, then we'll bass fish............................Whiteey, The Finchaser, I thought I fished the delta alot.You are out there just about every day, keep up the good job of posting...........Interesting reports!!............And, when is Capt Jack 73 gonna settle down at Sherman Island & sturgeon fish?? I can't fish the powerlines till he is there....See ya later.......Bob H. ( Naked)...........
Name: CaptainJack73
Email: navesj@yahoo.com
Location: Rio Vista Area
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Clear
Date: 10-28-02006
10/28/2006 – Launched at Brannon Island at 10:00 am with Dustin. We trolled B16 Bombers from Threemile Slough up to the Old Dairy. Trolled the Old Dairy at high tide with Rebels. Went over to the West Bank and trolled B16 Bombers down to the Power Lines. Dustin picked up a nice 12 pounder across from Decker Island on the West Bank. That was the only hit of the day. We also trolled the inside of Horseshoe Bend and the outside of Decker Island. Off the water at 2:00 pm to head back to Sacramento. We saw two other fish landed by trollers on the West Bank. The weather was really nice and the fish was released.
Name: Jonnboy
Email: jdaily@frontiernet.net
Location: everywhere you can think of
Weather: good
Water_condition: fair
Date: 10-29-06
the second sentence in my post below for Sunday's report was supposed to read: We went to find some striper wholes but also scope out what we wanted to do for Sturgeon in the coming months . Sorry about that. Sal, don't say a word.
Name: Jonnboy
Email: jdaily@frontiernet.net
Location: Zuma, Decker, False, 3 mile
Weather: a little breezy
Water_condition: dirty in the Montazuma, clear elsewhere
Date: 10-30-06
Took Scott (Whitey Jr.) in the avenger to montazuma before the sturgeon season really kicks off. We went to find some striper wholes but also scope out what we want to do for in the coming months Sturgeon. We fished for awhile, Scott nailed a 11# and a 7#. We had other trollers closing in on us, so we left after awhile, but we will be back as we got some really good hits there too. Caught 2 - 3 more at decker, 1 at False, and hooked, but lost a few at 3 mile. We couldn't go back over the whole and fish it because we got waved down from a guy and his son in there broken down boat, so we towed them in and called it a day. 7 - 8 fish total. 3 shakers the rest nice quality keepers. Lots of fun. P.s., Scott I can't believe you caught so many fish with 4 bent hooks. :-)
Name: Whiteey
Email: Finchaser
Location: Collinsville area
Weather: sunny
Water_condition: clear and cloudy
Date: 10-29-06
Two days fishing sat and sun. Sat. on a tip from a bud i headed out to fish for stripers with Art. Art caught the first 5 on a greenhead fish trap with a skirt. I made about 4 changes before getting my first fish. It turned to be the biggest of day on a trolled rattletrap. Total fish caught 35. 23 were shakers 12 keepers. to 12 lbs. several in the 9lb to 10 lb. A GOOD DAY. SUNDAY: Kevin joined me to see if we could do as well. This day started fishing at 8 a.m. and did not get fish until 10:30.All fish caught trolling rattletraps. in 5ft. to 7 ft of clear water. Total fish caught 1 salmon 15 stripers mostly in the 5lb to 6lb only one was 10lb. Kevins salmon was about 17lbs. Nice day out fishing again .. Thats it folks.
Name: Dan De Bord
Email: ddebord2005@comcast.net
Location: South of SYC
Weather: Beautiful, cool then warm, no wind
Water_condition: Cooling showed around 58 all day
Date: 10-28-2006
First Bob and all others keep up the reporting!! I enjoy reading even when I can not go. Besides all the boats in the Delta left fewer on the Sac fishing for Salmon (laughter). For my boat the salmon season is still slow but at least the water is below 60 finally. Had several hits but only one stick on this date. Nice 18# hen that fought like crazy. Bright as a dime and tasted great. Only saw one other fished landed in the area where I was fishing. No other boats even in sight when we hooked the fish. Only at 3 salmon for the season so far but hoping we get some light rain in the near future to bring more fish into the system. Marked more fish on this trip than previous trips this year.
Name: John Cullen
Email: hammerjohn@sbcglobal.net
Location: Port of Sacto.
Weather: N/A
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 10-29-06
This message is for Fat Bear or anyone else seeking tide reports for the Port of Sacto. Go to John Bringuel's site which is http://americanriverrat.home.comcast.net click on Port tides for the month you want. While there check out John's site, lot's of good info there, fishin reports too. Wish you luck. j.
Name: 14_blast
Email: pdm1n@netscape.net
Location: Rio Vista and SJR
Weather: Windy
Water_condition: Not Clear @ RV/Semi Clear @ SJ, but with Debris
Date: 10-29-06
Went fishing with Brandon. We launched out of Antioch, trolled several spots on SJ for nothing so we decided to fish the Sac side. Nothing happening on the Sac side so we went back to SJ. Lots of debris on the water. Only one shaker in the morning, but the last 4 fish came in a span of 1 1/2 hours during the last 1 1/2 hours of the trip....all on the SJ side. We trolled both side of the tide. The water had less debris on the outgo. All fish were caught on BBR's: Mother of Pearl for one shaker; Clown for 3 keepers; and the Patriot for one Keeper. I lost my trout bbr. We ended up with 26", 25", 25", and 20".
Name: robert from shell
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal.net
Location: just mad at xxxxx
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 10-29-06
I would like to thank Bob the naked fishermen because with his great look on life and knowledge of fishing I had a great year of fishing. I finaly met bob when he stop by my gas station to get some beer and gas that when he's has alot of knowledge of fishing. I been salmon fishing for alot of years nomaly i catch 1 salmon for two years of fishing. I will be honest i didn't know what i was doing, I'am a trout fishermen. I only tried salmon fishing when my dad past away in may of 1999. He used to tell me about his salmon trips but I never got to fish for salmon with my father. When bob came in his boat he invited me to salmon fish with him. He showed me what I was doing wrong and I ended with a 18 pound female in the frist week of oct 2006. Then I went fishing by myself on my father brith day I nailed a 26 buck and a 20 pound buck. Thats 3 fish in one month of fishing. I owe everthing to bob. Now I satified my father memory because I caught a fish on his b--day. Thanks bob for your encuragement and our new friendship.So don't pay attention to all of the neg. Just smile.
Name: big milano
Email: mckaychuck @yahoo .com
Location: rio vista and beyond
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 10-30-06
You tell bob and the horse he rode in on lol
Name: THE FISH WHISPERER
Email: biggame2222@yahoo.com
Location: at work will be going to night
Weather: good
Water_condition: dont know
Date: 10-29-06
I have fished miner for about 2 years now and when the fish are in there i tell people so im sorry mr xxxxxxxxxxx NOT! I have fun just going out fishing mr xxxxxxxxxx try haveing fun fishing it is a relaxing sport but like all fisherman you have to follow the fish. Bob thanks for the reports keep it up see you on the water Bob.
Name: TEAM UGLI STICK
Email: TEAM UGLI STICK
Location: NOWHEREEEEEEE
Weather: GREAT
Water_condition: CLEAR
Date: 10-29-2006
BOB,GUYS LIKE ME GREATLY APPRECIATE ALLOF YOUR HONEST FISHING REPORTS.I LOOK FORWARD TO CHECKING OUT THIS WEB SITE TO SEE WHERE I SHOULD GO FISHING ON MY DAYS OFF.BEING THAT I LIVE OUT IN GOD'S COUNTRY I HATE TO WASTE GAS TRAVELING TO FISHING HOLES THAT AREN'T GOING TO PRODUCE ANY FISH! GUYS OR MAYBE I SHOULD SAY GIRL'S LIKE MR.X ARE STUPID TO THINK THAT THIS IS THE ONLY RESOURCE AS TO WHERE THE HOT FISHING SPOTS ARE.IF THAT'S THE CASE WHY DOESN'T MR.X SAY SOMETHING ABOUT MARK WILSON SINCE THE ENTIRE WEST BANK,COLLINSVILLE.DECKER ISLAND,OH AND ONE MORE MONTEZUMA SLOUGH ARE ALL HOT FOR STRIPERS RIGHT NOW! DO YOU GET MY POINT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Name: Shesakepr
Email: thebesharas@sbcglobal.net
Location: Moke from beaver to hog
Weather: sunny and to hot
Water_condition: full of furbags
Date: 10-28-06
Man Bob, do you know what you've done now, Because of your honesty and unselfishness now everyone knows where his secret little fishing spot is. I hate when people find out about my spots I have and fish never ever leave from there ssshhhhh. Keep up with the reports Bob thats why we have sites like this. ( Because of people like you wanting to be known look at the people fishing the ocean for salmon now when I was 8 nobody knew that) LOL
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Rio Vista to Collinsville
Weather: Again, Balmy Nice.No Wind
Water_condition: Semi Clear @ 62 Degrees
Date: 10-28-06
Saturday, October 28, 2006...Sorry to hear the spat going on. It seems that there is a lot more of friends telling friends than this site bringing fisherman to Miner...Just what I've heard through the fishing "grapevines"...Vic Contreras and Bill Borden went striper trolling with me today. We trolled Bombers in the Rio Vista area and Yo-Zuris in the Collinsville area for 7 shaker stripers and 23 keeper stripers to 12 pounds. We kept fish at 12#, 10#, 10#, 8#, 7#, and 6# and back to Vieira's late for a picture and fileting fish. Mt. Diablo was there in the haze. Home late. Thanks Vic and Bill for the company. A good day of catching and the big ones got away again. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: No Fishing today!!
Weather: Balmy at home..
Water_condition: Don't Know?
Date: 10-28-06
Saturday Oct 28th........This is a reply to MR. XXXXXXXXX!!!! First of all, You don't know me!! Secondly, anyone who does not put an E-Mail in Fishin Reports shows no credibility.........That would be you Mr. X.....Lets talk about an HONEST fishing report, and thats what this thread is all about..If the fishing is poor, then my report will reflect exactly that!!\......On the other hand, if its a good day of fishing, the report will be positive!!!.......And I expect the regulars who use this thread to do the same. And they do!!! And what the hell is : I have been fishing since I was 13 years old mean???? It means nothing.. The learning curve for catching stripers can met in a short time if one has a passion to learn!!!!! Bet you are one of those fisherman than drops his rod tip into the water when another boats comes close to you so they don't know if you are on to a fish!!!... And what about BRAGGING?? Dude! I'm 61 years old, I release all stripers that are not a fatality!!! And if I happen to have a great day hooking up, so be it !! You need to hit the dictionary & read about the word BRAGGIN......Facts are facts, & if one angler hooks 2 fish or 60 fish & reports it honesty, this is an honest report.......The only thing I bragg about is my grandchildren...I think the world of them......XXXXXXXXXXX I am not the one who brought all the boats into the northern delta...\Other anglers had did well & with todays comunications like cell phones & Marine radioes etc. it does not take long for a influx of fisherman.........Done VENTING!! Bob H. ( Naked)
Name: xxxxxxxx
Email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Location: xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Weather: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Water_condition: xxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: 10-28-06
The problem with Minor is to many people doing daily fishing reports Bob.I have been fishing Minor sents I was 13 years old and would never brag!! about 50 fish days all though there has been quite a few. Quit tring TO BE THE NEXT BEST THING
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Minor & Cache Slough area
Weather: VERY NICE with light breezes
Water_condition: Semi Clear to off colored at 62.9 *
Date: 10-28-06
FRIDAY OCTOBER 27th...........Talked Bill Meyer into joining me for a day of striper fishing instead of going to work...Maybe he should have gone to work?......While the bite was just ok, you can tell the pressure from the many fishing boats this past week has taking its toll....Been fishing this area for the past 25 years & have never seen so boats chasing stripers...From GUIDE boats to regular everyday aluminum 14 ft all purpose type!!! Its a no brainer, you put that many boats in a narrow body of water like Minor it has to effect the schools of fish that normally ( the past 20 years ) frequent this small sliver of delta water......While I normally only concentrate on the lower part of Minor, we decided to troll up to the old rice mill...I could not believe how many boats in the upper part of this system!!! Just last year at this time, you could count on your left hand the number of boats in the middle of the week..And, maybe some 12 or so on the weekends......While the bite was very good the past two weeks I can tell you now fishing has turned spotty with less numbers being caught.......Our results for Friday..........We got 5 schoolies to 6 lbs trolling rebels with trick worms & lost two.....Spooning also was on the slow side....Picked up 10 fish to just 8 lbs & one 25 lb CARP!! Yeah! I caught the carp!!! No fish, throwing swimbaits....Compare this to just last week with some over 50 fish days caught & released in less than half a day of fishing...You get my point!! If we did well, others did also, I'm sure...They tell a friend, & so on & pretty soon the word is out & we get overfished in a short period.......And you can't blame fishermen in general, we all want to be where the fish are.....But they are also in the RIo Vista area in large numbers, like Decker island, West Bank, Horseshoe, Sherman Island etc..........Will start Sturgeon fishing next week & will be in the powerline area for the the rest of fall & through winter as always.....\Like baseball " THERES NO CRYING IN FISHING " Its a FUN sport for sure!!! See ya on the river...Bob H. (NAKED)....
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Rio Vista area
Weather: Perfect
Water_condition: Semi-clear
Date: 10-28-06
I fished with Dan and Gordon yesterday for stripers down by Sherman Island. We used sardines and fresh shad. Dan won the tourney catching 8 keepers largest being a 6#er. Gordon caught 2 after missing maybe 20 good bites. I caught 7 keepers largest being a 5#er. We also caught 4 squawfish or sacramento pikes. Tip: bring plenty of bait cuz there are so many small stripers to steal your bait.
Name: Fat Bear
Email: CSBAman@aol.com
Location: Need Info on Port of Sacto
Weather: ??????????????
Water_condition: ????????????????
Date: 10-28-06
Does anyone know an accurate source of tide info for the Port of Sacto? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Collinsville
Weather: Balmy Nice
Water_condition: Semi Clear At 62 Degrees
Date: 10-27-06
Friday, October 27, 2006...I went striper trolling with Barry Canevaro today down by Collinsville. Barry blindfolded me and just told me to listen for the "clicker" to go off. If I heard it, I had a fish on. I can't reveal his spots but we had a few hits for 3 shaker stripers and 7 keeper stripers to 18 pounds. That big red boat can troll. Can't say any more other than we used Yo-Zuris and P-line Predators. Home early to fix my flat tire (had to buy a new tire) on my boat trailer. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Whiteey
Email: Finchaser
Location: channel and Minor
Weather: Sunny
Water_condition: Chann. Poor, Minor clear
Date: 10-26-06
Art called said he had some free time and was hooking up his boat so I hurried and got stuff ready as he arrived..about 30min later and off we went to Hogback. Soon on the water headed down toward the channel and to our disappointment the water was stained from the wind we assumed. However we attempted to troll and throw lures in varies location to no avil. We moved to Minor and ran into Naked Bob jigging we all moved and threw some lures for nada. So we said goodbye to Bob and to troll. Trolled all the way to the marina for 3 stripers all keepers, Wts. #9lbs #7 #5 . thats all we got. Poor fishing today so we give it up and headed back home. Looks like the wind changed the fishing for a bit or they move out?? As i type this i see the weather looks great so may have to give try today??? HMMMMMM.....
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Minor & outside in Cache slough
Weather: BALMY again!!
Water_condition: Semi Clear to Dirty at 61 *
Date: 10-26-06
THURSDAY OCT 26th................The weather returned to once again very BALMY!!! The big north winds did there thing on Weds....The deep water channel turned MUDDY!!! What a shame, it was almost perfect & clear enough for trolling & was producing good numbers of schoolie stripers......For now, I'm putting the channel on the back burner!! Found fish in Minor & Cache slough & concentrated on spooning with 1 oz. hopkins in green or blue....Did alot of moving around to locate schools, but once the schools were found the action was good for short periods! These fish spook very easy as a few are caught, they seem to move. The quality of fish caught were very good. Top fish caught was just under 20 lbs!! As always, I released all fish!!!! No fatalities on this day......I urge other anglers to let the big fish go, as they are probally females that have the potental to spawn our future fish... You can always take a picture before letting her go! Keeping the smaller fish for the dinner plate is no problem......... Hey Guy Brown....Heard you on channel 68 but could not return your call for some reason? Sorry!.....Did a radio check & my radio was Ok.....Other results for this area....It seemed the bait fisherman did well & trolling Minor will get results for a few fish....All in all, it was better last week as the tides were more favorable......See ya on the river......Naked...Bob H................P.S. THE STURGEON WERE JUMPIMG ALL DAY!!!!!!!!!! Makes me want to get my roe balls ready!!........
Name: jsmith4977
Email: jsmith4977@sbcglobal.net
Location: Minor Slough
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Clear
Date: 10-26-2006
Trolled Minor with my daughter's boyfriend and his brothers. I felt like a deckhand. I think they had fun. Hooked 6 landed 3. Kept 2, one at 21" and another approx 8 lbs. Fished Minor last Friday, Saturday and Sunday. In those three days my buddy and I caught a ton of fish. We caught them trolling and with Fish Traps. Kind of strange to be releasing large fish. Looks like the school have moved out of Minor. Met Dr. Pepper while at Garcia cleaning fish.
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Rio Vista to Collinsville
Weather: Very Nice/No Wind
Water_condition: Semi Clear @ 61 Degrees
Date: 10-26-06
Thursday, October 26, 2006...Arthur Bard and David Varshawsky joined me today to do some striper trolling. It had to be bettter than yesterday. We trolled Bombers around the Old Dairy, West Bank and Decker Island for 3 shaker stripers and 5 keeper stripers to 11 pounds. We headed down to Collinsville and trolled Yo-Zuris for another 3 shaker stripers and 25 more keeper stripers to 14 pounds. We kept fish at 14#, 12#, 10#, 10#, 10#, and 8#. 4 double headers. A lot of fish between 8 and 10 pounds today. Back to Vieira's to take a picture and filet fish. Home after sundown. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Rio Vista Area
Weather: WINDY/WINDY to 35+ MPH
Water_condition: Slightly Off Color at 62 Degrees
Date: 10-25-06
Wednesday, October 25, 2006...I HATE WIND! Over 35+ mph today at Rio Vista. Jack Kelley and Fred Jones joined me today to do some trolling. Boy did we get wet and not many fish today. Debris and dirty water, especially grass was getting on our lines all day. A lot of work cleaning them off. We trolled shallow with Bombers all day in about a 500 yard stretch. Back and forth and back and forth. The only place to get some kind of a wind break. 9 hits and they all stuck, at least for a while. 4 shaker stripers and 5 keeper stripers to 9 pounds. Dropped two keepers right at the boat. Kept fish at 9#, 5#, and 4#. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Hil Felton
Email: wxyz
Location: Folsom Lake
Weather: windy as hell
Water_condition: clear 65 deg F.
Date: 10-25-06
The Wheels and Reels fishing club tried to tame Folsom lake in a gale and Folsom won hands down. The white caps varied in height from a foot to three feet and often swirled in many directions. Four fish were caught, the biggest by Dick Jackson came in at about a pound. Joe Anderson, the Hero of the group because he caught two, came in second with one slightly smaller than Dick's. Third place went to Ron Vance with one smaller than Joe's fish. A few of us had strikes; but most of our energy was directed toward keeping afloat not fishing. Getting our boats on the trailers with a 25 MPH tail wind was a keystone cops scene. Nice ending -- no swamped boats!!! Hil Felton
Name: Bob Harries (Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Minor & Deepwater Channel & Cache
Weather: BALMY with light breezes
Water_condition: Semi Clear to clear at 63 *
Date: 10-25-06
TUESDAY OCTOBER 24th..................Launched at Hog around 7:30am. & met Bill Crooks & Ted in the North River boat.......Knowing we had a soft (WIMP) tide through the afternoon, really didn't expect a banner day on the Delta.......Guess Bill & Ted turned left on Cache? & I went to the right! Thought I'd try Minor & deepwater channel for Trolling, spooning,or throwing baits.......Ran into Guy Brown & Pastor Steve. They did Ok in Minor picking up a few schoolies on the out go.. Once again, there was too much boat traffic in the lower part of Minor, so I did most of my fishing outside in the Channel...Did not hook one fish on the shallow troll or even get a strike! So I went into the deeper pattern using Rebels with a trick tail..Found fish in 11 to 16 feet...Just about 2:30pm .I hit a 30 lb stripe that ran atleast 80 yds non stop!!!! This was at the tide change & started to get some better action...The action was for the most part, small 4-6 lb schoolies,as the only large fish of the day came at the tide turn..........Did get a call from Bill & Ted on the marine radio, they told me that they had hit some fish in Clydes secret hole!!! Can't be that much of a secret if 20 other anglers fish it all the time!! Ha,Ha!........Just kidding.......Returned back to inside Minor & see if the bite had improved..Met Bob in the jetcraft working that area. Still very slow inside with some fish located on the fishfinder here & there.....Got a couple 4-6 pounders throwing swimbaits next to the rip rap but the bite remained slow till the time I lefted at 4:30pm....If I didn't have a Jazz Jubilee meeting at 7:00pm I would have stuck around till dark as the bigger part of the tide was later.....Had a great time & the weather was perfect for late October......Catch of the day; one 30 lb,(Released of course) & a dozen or so schoolies to 6 lbs. and one black bass that went a pound.......See ya on the river after the north winds.....Bob H. (Naked)..........
Name: Whiteey
Email: Finchaser
Location: channel and minor
Weather: flat calm
Water_condition: clear
Date: 10-24-06
Catfish Curtis and Scott and i had a another day off so we did what one should do . GO FISHING!!....Launched at Hogback and trolled a little in steamboat for one shaker. Moved to the channel and trolled shallow rebels Scott (son) got the first 4 and I got the next two on a bomber all were keepers. We then went back to start and switched to throwing traps with only one shaker caught. Moved again another location in channel and contined to throw traps caught 6 shakers could not find a decent fish Tried another location and caught 3 more shakers. So moved to minor and tried jigging and trolling yozuris. Catfish finely caught a keeper and i hooked a very large fish which popped off...darn yozuris,automatic catch release lures. Gonna change those hooks....Thanks Naked Bob for the tip however we ran out of time also will give a go another time. Thats its folks...
Name: Cal Mock
Email: bboxacord1@aol.com
Location: Cache Slough
Weather: clear
Water_condition: 59 F
Date: 10-25-2006
I decided to go fishing on 10-24 so I went to the only bait store in Vacaville and found out they were out of anchovies. I had just half a bag of old bait from a previous trip that I had intended to use as chum and thought that I could cast a lure or troll. Launched at the Dixon Boat Club off Highway 113 and went to Cache Slough. Found a nice spot near a levee break and anchored. On the first cast, I caught a 23" striper. The second cast was a shaker, and the third cast I caught a 13 lb striper. I was done fishing in 30 minutes!
Name: Bill Crooks
Email: williamcrooks@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sacramento River & Tributaries
Weather: Great
Water_condition: 62-63 & clear
Date: 10-24-06
Ted Fagunes & I launch out of Hog Back at 7:45AM. Troll down Steamboat and debate over a left or right turn. I want to go right It’s the Portagee’s boat so he turns left. We troll shallow bombers & Yozuri’s in “Clyde’s Hole”. We get 12 keepers & 10 shakers by 12:30. I have one huge fish on. I can feel him rolling like a sturgeon. After he breaks off I bring in a leader that is shredded. After incoming water starts we get zip. Head to Dairy & West Bank. Then back to Steamboat. Two hours of trolling the incoming water for nothing. Quit at 3:00PM. The biggest fish were three identical triplets at 6# each. “Clyde’s Hole”—if I told you where it is, his dog would eat mine!
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Rio Vista area
Weather: Superb
Water_condition: Not too bad
Date: 10-24-06
I went bait fishing with my same old partner Gordon Ong and fed the little bait stealers yesterday with last year's old sardines. Then I finally got sick and tired of missing those bait stealers with a single a 6/0 hook and put on my reliable sliding double 5/0-4/0 rig and hooked two in a row-one keeper and a shaker. At least I was able to hook them. We ended up with one 7#er and 4 keepers. Of course we threw back one. We had a blast with that beautiful weather. That's it. Good fishin" Jerry
Name: John Cullen
Email: hammerjohn@sbcglobal.net
Location: Hog Slough off the Moke
Weather: Beautiful day
Water_condition: 62 degree's and clear
Date: 10-23-06
Launched at Wimpy's in the dark and headed to Hog. Passed John Bringuel and partner trolling for salmon. Got to Hog at first light, Doug Edwards and John Valenzuela were already there. We entered the slough and began trolling. Picked up a 21 incher and released it on a BBR. Continued on but failed to mark any other fish until we got to the stumps. Lot's of fish in that area, continued on till we got to the house. Turned around and headed back out. Repeated this sequence several times with one stop at the stumps and jigged but no joy there. Every time we passed Doug and John they said they had had several hits but no fish. At one point I asked them what lure they were using and how many fish they had. John said they had two in the box and Doug said they were using the Tiger Dot. Well we changed to that lure but again no joy. Just before we left we were tolling BBR's and Rick Sharpe had a humongous rip, must have been a salmon run with his lure but didn't stick. I tried a shallow running bomber with the white trick worm also but no joy. Anyway the hot bite that we got didn't mature for us. Maybe next time. It was still a beautiful day just to be out there. What were the rest of you doing?. j.
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Rio Vista Area
Weather: Very Nice w/Trolling Breeze
Water_condition: Semi Clear @ 63 Degrees
Date: 10-23-06
Monday, October 23, 2006...A short day...I went striper trolling with Jack Thomason today. We trolled shallow Bombers around the Old Dairy to Decker Island, including West Bank. A little slow, but we had some action. Around 24 hits for some missed fish, some lost fish, 3 shakers and 7 keepers to 8 pounds. We kept fish at 8#, 7#, 7#, and 6#. Back to Vieira's early, and home very early. Even mowed two lawns and did some other chores before dinner. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Fish Junky
Email: FishJunky1.com
Location: Elcorn to verona
Weather: nice
Water_condition: clearish
Date: 10-23-06
The Salmon King joined me today for salmon. Launched at Elcorn and ran up to Verona. Trolled back down and ran back up. Did this a few times for 0 fish. Trolled from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm and trolled green silvertrons. All I can say is what a salmon season 17 trips for 0 salmon. Good Luck
Name: Fish Junky
Email: FishJunky1.com
Location: Elcorn to verona
Weather: nice
Water_condition: clearish
Date: 10-23-06
The Salmon King joined me today for salmon. Launched at Elcorn and ran up to Verona. Trolled back down and ran back up. Did this a few times for 0 fish. Trolled from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm and trolled green silvertrons. All I can say is what a salmon season 17 trips for 0 salmon. Good Luck
Name: dr pepper
Email: ????????
Location: trolling steamboat / minor
Weather: nice slight breeze
Water_condition: clear
Date: 10-22-06
went out with Vernon and his son for some STRIPERS ---- put in at HOGBACK and started trolling toward the mouth of sacramento river ---- right off the bat we hooked first striper ---- right after that we hooked into a 22 pound SALMON ------- then we went to MINOR SLOUGH for another striper and a shaker ---- back to ramp
Name: Scott Cameron
Email: scameron89@comcast.net
Location: Rio Vista CA.
Weather: Clear/warm
Water_condition: Not bad
Date: 10-22-06
Sunday I took my mother to Rio Vista for some Striper trolling. Her fisrt time to the Delta and striper fishing. Couldn't have asked for better weather. Sunny, warm and only a slight breeze. We pulled bombers in shallow water for only 4 Stripers to 6#'s. I didn't see any other trollers around us catch anything but I did see some bait fisherman catch some dinks. Oh I also heard something about a 4-8 #er on the VHF... A great day with Mom. Looking forward to taking her out again. Maybe next time the wind will be blowing. Off the weater before 2PM and home to Bar-B-Que T-Bone and a nap.
Name: BOB HARRIES ( NAKED)
Email: The other striper dude
Location: COMMENT..........
Weather: N/A
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 10-23-06
Mark Wilson, happened to catch the striper series on Fun Fishing on Saturday morning filmed on your boat (Playing Hooky ) You did a fantastic job! See ya on the water......Bob.
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Two Day report....See Below.....
Weather: Balmy Great fall conditions.
Water_condition: Semi clear to very clear at 62* or so
Date: 10-23-06
SATURDAY OCT 21st........Returned to Minor to catch the high tide..Had my wife Sandy with me as she had seen the film I took of our sucess the day before......First of all, way too many boats in the lower section of Minor! And of course it was the weekend with great weather conditions.....In past years, most anglers are still chasing salmon but with a sub-par run this year I guess the quest for stripers has over shadowed the salmon run? No biggy! Unlike the salmon this year, Mr. striper is all over the delta, you just gotta find the schools.. And when you do,they'll move..........Then you gotta find them again.....Well, we did ok on Saturday, but did not have the great results like on Friday...Too much boat pressure for sure....Largest fish caught was only 10 lbs with lots of 6-8 lb schoolies...Trolled rebels,Bombers with minimum sucess & spooned a half a dozen or so to 8 lbs...Only caught 3 on swimbaits as the chase for minnows didn't pan out.......Very little pressure in steamboat & I would bet there was a fair amount of fish in there also......Returned to Hog in the dark & back home late.....See ya on the river......Bob. (Naked).................................................. SUNDAY OCT 22nd...............Returned to SYC to join Tom Ramage. Yeah! I know I said I wouldn't fish this place again on the weekends. Like the weekend before, IT WAS A MISTAKE!!!!!The Pleasure boats dominated the Sacto metro waterways & ran their boats wide open right through us trolling boats.......Blame it on the weather as it was very warm by noon....Only saw one fish caught & it was taken by Tom's dad.....A 6 lber..........Left by early afternoon & home to watch the world series...Pretty much over chasing salmon....Total caught this year....a dismal 32 fish!.......Last years total at this time...79 fish...........Did manage to get 7 bags of ROE for MR. Sturgeon........For all my fishing friends that will continue to fish the SYC & get those late salmon....I wish you well........Marty, Dennis ( Hoggman) Todd & Bill, Get one for me!!!!! See ya on the Delta.......Bob H. ( Naked)..........
Name: Whiteey
Email: Finchaser
Location: Channel and minor
Weather: sunny
Water_condition: coudy to clear
Date: 10-22-06
Sunday Art and i launched at Hogback to look for some bass and stripers. So went up steamboat and over to minor. Art got the most however there were from very small to 2lbs. Lures used were rattletraps and speedtraps catching about 12 total. moved on to the channel and looked for bait, birds and in deeper water for schools . We finely found some birds diving in deep water and also long legged birds in shallow water. We jigged the deeper for nada, and the shallows with fish traps where we saw minnows breaking the surface. Now, Art caught the most with his modified female fish trap, and i stayed with the male fish trap and did hook my share of fish. We then went to minor to look for schools and troll. Jigging did not work so switched to Yozuri and some wierd lure Art got on sale i think, he soon hooked a large fish which tied his treble hook in knots and spit it out. I soon caught a striper of large size and later another very large fish that spit the hook out at the boat. It was late so headed for home. Total stripers 28 caught 12 were shakers. 4 kept to take home #12 #11#10 #10. Sorry Scott cant tell where???
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Rio Vista to Collinsville
Weather: Very Balmy Nice/No Wind
Water_condition: Semi Clear to STained at 62 Degrees
Date: 10-22-06
Sunday, October 22, 2006...Fred Hicks joined me today to do some trolling for stripers. We trolled shallow Bombers in the Rio Vista area to Decker Island with only limited success. We caught 3 shaker stripers and 4 keeper stripers, which we kept only one at 48 pounds (that is slowly speaking, 4 to 8 pounds). After the tide changed to incoming in the late morning, we decided to head towards Collinsville. Down there we switched over to Yo-Zuris and trolled deeper. We hit two schools of fish. We had on 4 double headers, but only landed one double header at 5 pounds and 10 pounds. We hit some more fish and by the end we had some nice fish. Final tally: 6 shaker stripers and 15 keeper stripers to 13 pounds. Lost one really nice fish and a Yo-Zuri. We kept fish at 13#, 10#, 8#, and 8#. Back to Vieira's early to filet fish and home early to watch the "Series". That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Jonnboy
Email: jdaily@frontiernet.net
Location: wesbank, false, 3 mile
Weather: perfect
Water_condition: 62
Date: 10-22-2006
Took the wife on the boat today. We started on the west bank running bombers for no hits and then switched to shallow runners clown color. That was hot . We hooked 4 quickly as the outgoing tide was finishing up. We seemed to catch them all trolling the same direction (outgoing), though I saw MW hook one in front of me against the tide, so out the door went my thinking. I wanted to find some bigger fish and run some deep runners and Zuris, so headed to false and 3 mile, but man there were just too many big boats and junk floating everywhere. Caught a keeper and released it as we did all of the fish today. Tried some jigs over two schools in the finder, but got nada. Today's score= 5 total. 3 shakers , 2 keepers. beautiful weather and too many boats. Off the water by 2:00 pm
Name: The Fish Whisperer
Email: biggame2222@yahoo.com
Location: Miner slough
Weather: sunny
Water_condition: clear
Date: 10-22-06
Got to miner after work at 4:45 at the top of the tide hooked 3 stripers on broken back rebls nothing of any size let them all go.
Name: Cal Mock
Email: bboxacord1@aol.com
Location: Prospect Slough
Weather: clear, calm
Water_condition: 59F
Date: 10-22-2006
Decided to stay away from Minor Slough because of heavy boat traffic. Fished Prospect Slough near Cache at the levee breaks. Caught several keeper s and kept a 20" and 36" Striper. Both were male and had a belly full of sardines from another angler.
Name: Mike Beshara
Email: thebesharas@sbcglobal.net
Location: Moke from beaver to hog
Weather: hot
Water_condition: good
Date: 10-21-06
Started on the Mokolumne at 1:00 pm or so tried jigging since trolling last 3 days and getting blanked wasnt working and ended up with 3 hens 14, 18 and 24lbs lossing 2 others that were foul hooked just above Hog lots of jumpers and rollers.
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: MINOR Slough area
Weather: Mostly sunny light n/w winds
Water_condition: Semi clear to very clear at 61 *
Date: 10-21-06
FRIDAY OCTOBER 20th..................A day of rest for my jetcraft boat!!.........Bill Meyer arrived at my house just about 5:45 am. His 18 foot T-top Klamath was ready for action....After loading my fishing supplies beer, ice chest, rods, tackle boxes, food etc......We counted the rods in the boat. 14 rods!!!!! Arrived at Hogback at 7:00am & found to my surprise only 4 other trailors in the parking lot....Really thought it would have more anglers here on this balmy Fall day......We were thinking Minor would maybe just have a normal 4 or 5 boats on this day.......We thought WRONG!!!!!!!! I have never seen so many boats in the lower part of Minor in many years!....We quit counting after 30 boats......Oh well, we are here & we gotta make the best of it......The tide was going out till 11:30 am. Most boats were trolling & a few doing the bait thing......While there was fish caught, we never witnessed a strong bite with a few fish hanging on only a couple boats........By noon the number of boats had dwindled down to just a few die hards...Breathing room at last!!!! The high tide was due late in the day around 5:00pm.....With only a few fish caught by us all morning our luck had to change as the flood tide is my favorite time to be on the water..Once again, we had plenty of ammo & 14 rods!!! If the bite turned on, we were READY!!!! Just an hour from the top of the incoming, things started to get interesting..Bill's fishfinder went crazy!!! We started spooning 1 oz. Hopkins slowly letting the Klamath drift........With bait all over, Mr. striper was feasting, making it easy to pick off the schools of fish that suddenly went on a tear!!!!! double hook ups were very easy...Average size of these fish were eight lbs. or so with a mix of larger fish every once in a while.....We noticed the stripers were pushing the baitfish to the surface & splashing & trashing & boiling all over the place....Time for the 1/2 oz swimbaits..........Wow! the swimbaits worked better than the hopkins!!!! All you had to do was throw somewhere close to the boils! Bam! these fish ripped the baits on the fall, even before reeling two feet.......With some 30 boats in the area in the morning hours, Not one boat other than ours till dark........Couldn't believe it! This longlasting bite & all to ourselves!!!! We continued to catch & release these schoolie stripers till the sun went down & it really got dark quickly as we had no MOON!!.. It was a slow return to hog in the dark but totally worth it after catching over 80 or so fish up to 18 lbs.....Released all but one 5 lb. bass that was mortally hooked.......Got back at my house at 9:00pm & watched some of the days events on the big screen TV from my Mini sony movie cam.....The recorded shots did not reflect the the late afternoon bite we experienced live!! Thanks Mark for letting some of these stripers get through the Rio Vista area & into the North Delta!! Ha, Ha ! Once again, the tide is the most important thing going....See ya on the river...Bob H. ( Naked)
Name: Marty-13' Whaler
Email: fontesfamily @comcast.net
Location: Millers-SYC
Weather: warm
Water_condition: 60 deg.- fishy green
Date: 10-20-06
I am only giving this report because Bob went striper fishing. 15-20 boats out & one fur bag showed up, caught 2 fish. 1 fish caught jigging in the deep hole by I-5, 1 caught K14 up from the paddle boat. Almost everyone else pulled spinners, as we did. Last run we pulled from SYC to the big pipe-nada. At 5:30 pm I told my dad lets pull K15 slow by the deep rock wall on the Yolo side to the corner-then go home(back to San Jose). Got to the end of the wall (going down river-any hit will be violent) BAM, 6pm, big bright hen- big 20 min fight-she was as hot as a 30lber-dad did a great job on the net. "This is why we play the game." ...PS not only can Bob fish, he bar-b-q a great hot dog on the river-toasted bun & all. ...Tight Lines....Marty
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Freeport
Weather: Warm and Sunny
Water_condition: Semi Clear @ 61 Degrees
Date: 10-20-06
Friday morning, October 20, 2006...I joined Fred Hicks today down by Freeport to fish for salmon. He picked me up at 9 a.m. and we fished til noon, then outta there. Fred caught 2 salmon on Kwikfish with sardine wrap. I watched the rods wobble. I saw one other 8 pound striper caught and that was it for a 1/2 dozen boats. Home early. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Whiteey
Email: Finchaser
Location: Steam Boat. and Channel
Weather: sunny
Water_condition: clear to cloudy
Date: 10-16-06
Monday went fishing with son Scott and grandson Catfish Curtis. First time for trolling for Catfish Curtis, when he was a pre teen he got his reputation bait fishing however as he grew up into to the strange land of older teenager fishing was down his list for the most part. We began trolling in lower Steam Boat using shallow rebel, of course Catfish quickly regained his skills and soon had a nice 10 lber making our other look like minnows.. We moved to the channel and and fishing shallow and rebels ending up with 11 fish total #10 #6 #5 #4 #4 AND 6 shakers. Thusday went solo fished the channel for NADA . Moved to minor and fished up river. Marked lots o fish however in 20 ft, however they had lock jaw so changed from trolling to jigging finaly got a few all were too small .So time was running out so ran up river toward home as i rounded a turn i saw minnow jumping by shore where i whipped out a fish trap and hooked a nice striper which got off, next cast hooked a 9lbs and went back again and bought in 8lber the and the bite stopped i worked the entire bank up and down with no success . With limit in the box i headed back to Hogback. not best day records, but was fun.
Name: shesakepr
Email: thebesharas@sbcglobal.net
Location: mouth of Sac to Vierras
Weather: nice
Water_condition: 62 deg
Date: 10-19-06
Trolled 4 rodes from 6:30 am till 2:30 for zip only seen 8 or so fish hanging for 50 boats or so.
Name: shesakepr
Email: thebesharas@sbcglobal.net
Location: mouth of Sac to Vierras
Weather: nice
Water_condition: 62 deg
Date: 10-19-06
Trolled 4 rodes from 6:30 am till 2:30 for zip only seen 8 or so fish hanging for 50 boats or so.
Name: Bob Harries (The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Miller Park SYC area
Weather: Balmy afternoons Cool am hours
Water_condition: Semi Clear at 61 *
Date: 10-19-06
THURSDAY OCTOBER 19th.............Less than 5 boats trolling on this day!! Had Mr. Bill Meyer with me as he has been busy going to school & working this Fall.......missing much of this great run!! Just kidding! We all know its just ok this year.............Worked the SYC area very hard all morning with zero results for all. First fish caught came on Marty's boat ( Boston Whaler) This fish was caught after 1:00pm..A nice chrome hen.......Our first fish came even later at 3:30pm........I got a 15 lb hen & Bill ended up with a 16 lb hen......Also lost one male slighty dark after getting him very close to the net...No biggy!!! It was dark.........Did see another boat with two fish hanging, they were trollers!! Will head back down to the delta in the morning & chase Mr. Striper....Another 12 hours of trolling & just two fish in the boat!.............If we gave up at 3:00pm we would have had ZERO fish......Thats just the way the bite is this year..These fish will hit on both tides, you just gotta know what tide they want!!!Don't know how Big Al did, coudn't locate him after noon.....Oh well, he missed out on two jumbo hot dogs we BBQ ed on the boat!!!! See ya on the river...Bob H, ( Naked)...............
Name: Bill Crooks
Email: Bill@gofish
Location: Sacramento River & Tributaries
Weather: Great
Water_condition: Mostly clear
Date: 10-19-06
First of all I want to congratulate Bill Deutsch for his fine report and his release of big stripers. All of us who have been getting somewhat intimate with stripers really like to hear about release of big fish-which are frequently females. Now let me tell you of my small stripers. After the Portagee (Ted Fagunes) left on Wednesday afternoon, I ate dinner at Sandy Beach and got back on the water at 7:00PM to catch the low tide. Wanted to bait fish at Bridge, no current. Trolled anchovies & glow stuff. Saw tons big fish including a few sturgeon. Weather was the best-no wind. Caught nothing. Quit at 9:00PM. On the water at 8:30AM. Jack T had already caught 9 on the west bank by first light. None for B.C. Hit a few spots heading north for nothing. Go back to spot Ted showed me. Got four from 18-21in & one 8#. Left at 12:30PM. Again nothing shallow. All 16-20ft. Short shot on Sandy Beach. Ramp has been repaired-it’s great. Old farts is $40 per year. All night long it’s lit like it’s day light. Great for night fishing. If I wanted to fish old Sac at Vieira’s (And I don’t) I would launch at Sandy Beach. Two trailers in the big lot on Wed & Thur—mine & some other dude—or dudess.
Name: Cal Mock
Email: bboxacord1@aol.com
Location: Minor Slough
Weather: Clear and Nice
Water_condition: 59F
Date: 10-19-2006
Trolled Minor Slough from mouth to Arrowhead Resort. Made numerous passes but no hits, no fish. Saw others with stripers caught by trolling or while casting for black bass. I guess I still don't know how to troll for stripers and can only catch them with bait.
Name: Gene Chapman
Email: ==============================
Location: Collinsville,,,west bank,,,Decker Island
Weather: If chapman is on the water it must be nice
Water_condition: Clear,,,62*
Date: 10-19-2006
Nikki (the good luck dog) joined me for striper trolling,,,on the water by 5:45am,,,Landed 3 keepers,,,7#,,,5#,,,3#,,,kept the 5# & 7# got first 2 fish on broken back rebles,,,third fish on rattle trap Only fished the bottom of the tide,,,Got home by noon
Name: Crowley
Email: crowley12@kbm.net
Location: No fishin today
Weather: Very warm
Water_condition: Don't know
Date: 10-19-06
Where's the latest fishing reports? Any updates at all?
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Rio Vista Area
Weather: Very, Very Nice Today
Water_condition: Semi Clear at 62 Degrees
Date: 10-18-06
Wednesday, October 18, 2006...Ed Inaba, Howard Hatanaka, and Geoge Morita went striper fishing with me today down Rio Vista way. We trolled Bombers in shallow water and Yo-Zuris in the deeper water. A lot of hits for missed fish, lost fish, 5 shaker stripers, and 23 keeper stripers to 12 pounds. We kept fish at 12#, 11#, 10#, 10#, 8#, 8#, 7#, and 7#. The weather was balmy good, and the water was semi clear at 62 degrees, and the stripers were biting. A good day by all. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Ted Fagunes
Email: abc123
Location: Sacramento River - Rio Vista Area
Weather: Very Nice
Water_condition: very clear
Date: 10-18-06
Bill Crooks dragged me onto his fine Crestliner to chase some stripers. We started very slow today with no fish in the boat before 11:00a.m. We then found some fish is deeper water(16-20ft). We used deep running Yo-zuris for 12 fish to 10 pounds. We found a few more fish later is the day in shallow water. We ended the day with 16 fish. Only 2 shakers. We kept fish at 3, 8, 9, and 10 pounds.
Name: Bill Deutsch
Email: coke30years@comcast.net
Location: Rio Vista area Bass Derby 3 days
Weather: mostly nice
Water_condition: getting better
Date: 10-13-14-15
Fished all 3 days of the Striper Derby and Team Deutsch/Gritzmacher, AKA Bill & Dale did pretty well. We would like to thank Mark Wilson, Allan & Craig at Fisherman’s Warehouse for all of their information, advise, reports, Seminars & Fun Fishing on TV. Also the writings of Sal DiMercurio & Jack’s Landing have added years of knowledge that we would have never attained. We started out on Friday Oct. 13th with our biggest fish of the weekend but a little over the target length of 33 ¼”, it was a beautiful 36”er took pictures and let her return to be caught another day. We caught a number of fish of fish over 26” but none that would come close to the target all released. We were trolling B-16 Bombers in the normal colors, BB-Rebels in red & white, and Shad & Rainbow Yo-Zuri’s, everything was working. On Saturday we were still catching nice fish on everything we put in the water at almost any depth we would be fishing. Nailed a 32 1/2 “ beauty just after sunrise and decided it was time to get into the hunt. Recorded that fish at 12.15# and was in 3rd place, at least in the money. Fished the rest of the day with many nice fish and just as the sun disappeared and the sky colors were going crazy, Dale gets a tremendous hit on the Yo-Zuri, when we brought it on board and laid her on the board we couldn’t believe it, We had been asking for a 33 ¼” fish and there she was, 33 ¼” on the money and fat. Well it was around 6:30 and the weigh in was closed so it was back to the dock and wait till 9AM on Sunday to record the fish. Well needless to say Dale slept on the boat with the fish, but didn’t get much sleep, he was just too excited. We fished Sunday morning just killing time so we could get to the weigh in. we picked up more nice fish in the upper 20’s released and kept a couple of eaters in the lower 20’s. Made the weigh in at 9AM and Dale was in First with 33 ¼’ at 15.7#, Sorry Niko, they must have wrote it down wrong, & have the pictures. Well we were both registered so we decided to go & try for a big Salmon. Trolled outside of Vieira’s for a couple of hours and lost a nice one and landed a bright 12.5#er. We decided that was enough for us and we waited for the final gun at 3pm and awards at 5pm. Well I kept sliding down the list with my puny 32 ½”er, finished 11th but Dale won the Big one, with his 15.7#er… $2,000 smackers!!! That put a new Lowrance 322 & 2 new Daiwa SG27LCA’s on the boat for the next fishing trip.
Name: Hil Felton
Email: wxyz
Location: Sacto River Elkhorn area
Weather: some wind, cool
Water_condition: water 62 deg F.
Date: 10-17-06
Twenty-seven Jolly Hooker Fishing club members tested the waters for a prized salmon- Six of us were elated- Twenty-one cried uncle! To say the bite was slow would be the under statement of the year. My fish finder was even bored! Of the six fish caught the smallest was a ten pounder! The biggest, and caught by Art Sutter, weighed in at a lofty 32 pounds 15 ounces!! I've never seen Art smile as much as he did today. Deciding the second and the third place winners wasn't as easy as three fishermen had a 24 pound plus fish. Using the trusty balance, hand crafted by ailing Harold Mark, the winners were decided. Bob Terrell's 24 pound 10 ounce fish proved heavier than Ted Lutman's 24 pound 10 ounce fish. That took care of second and third place and left Bill Alsop wondering why his 24 pound fish didn't even place. Beats me. I believe that trolling with silvertrons were the lure of choice- I tried half of my tackle box; but obviously the wrong half. The bright ( highlight ) part of the day came at lunch time when chef's Don Brown and Bob Skinner served up roast hot beef sandwiches that had beef juice poured over them. Ah good! Macaroni and pasta salads complete with chips, peppers and a apple or cherry turnover put the final touch to a good day with friends. Our next derby is scheduled to held on Nov 14th at Camanche. Hil Felton
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Rio Vista Area
Weather: Blustery Northerlies over 20 mph
Water_condition: Semi Clear @ 62 Degrees
Date: 10-17-06
Tuesday, October 17, 2006...Arthur Bard and David Varshawsky went striper trolling with me down by Rio Vista. It was really windy after 10 a.m. and the water was semi clear at 62 degrees. We trolled Bombers all day in shallow water for a lot of hits resulting in 5 shaker stripers and 19 keeper stripers. We kept fish at 11#, 10#, 8#, 8#, 5#, and 4#. We even caught one striper on two different rods and lures. The bite was over after the incoming tide started running hard. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: TWO DAY REPORT- See Below
Weather: Fall Like both Days 70's
Water_condition: Semi Clear at 63 *
Date: 10-17-06
SUNDAY OCTOBER15th...........Knowing the Rio Vista derby was going on this weekend I thought there would be less traffic in the north delta area. WRONG!!.......Had my wife Sandy with me & we found boats around every corner & every turn.....We trolled the deep water channel for two hours using bombers changing colors often...Only one striper caught that maybe went 6 lbs? Went inside Minor & trolled Rebels with zero results.......Changed over to spooning with Hopkins & couldn't raise a single fish!........Wow! wasted the whole morning trying to locate a school of stripers & only one fish!! Where were these guys that I had sucess with last week? Maybe the boat traffic over the weekend had disturbed the bite? Don't know.......Thank god! for the large population of smallmouth & largemouth bass......We switched over to speedtraps & struck GOLD!! Caught over 50 black bass in less than one hour. My wife Sandy even caught two on one lure!! Go Fish......None of these bass went over 2 lbs....Decide to return to Hogback the back way via Steamboat & try for smallmouth trolling speedtraps next to the rip rap...Found the bite to be very good catching fish to 4 lbs!! While throwing the traps behind the boat on a restart my wife threw her trap into a tree. No problem! I'll just back the boat up & retreive the lure...........In doing this, I put my foot just below the inside windshield for leverage.....Leaning on the tree branches, I heard a whisling sound....I had stepped on the FIRE EXTINGUSHER with my foot......Looking down into the boat, my wife Sandy was completly WHITE!!!!!!!!!! along with the right side of my boat......My wife looked like the pillsbury dough boy!!! Both us began to laugh till our sides hurt!!!!! I could not believe what had happened! Time to pick up and head for home..................The white powder from the fire extinguisher is on everything. will have to use my leaf blower at home to get the fine white powder off......Oh what a day!!!!................................. MONDAY OCTOBER 16th..........Returned to SYC.......Only a handfull of boats in this area..The water temps were down to 61.2 degrees & the weather was mostly cloudy & cool........No bites or hits for us 5 boats that were trolling the same place that we have been covering the past 4 weeks or so...At 10:30am Todd in the small Klamath boat gets bit & brings in a nice hen at 16 lbs.......I am next, my fish came just before 11:00am. This fish is also a hen at 14 lbs......By 1:00pm, only two boats left just me & Big Al fishing with Pastor Steve........At 2:20pm hooked & lost the second fish of the day.....The afternoon ended with Big Al hooking a Buck at 25 lbs......This was late in the day..........The best fisherman around was the sealion who I personally saw catch & destroy 4 fish in a period of 6 hours........................SUMARY: Here it is in the middle of OCTOBER & this run has not materialize. There has been some days where I thought it was going to break open with spurts of action but quickly returns to SPOTTY.......I remain as optimistic as possible,but time is running out.....Guys like Tom Ramage,myself,Big Al, and a handfull of other anglers are catching some fish, but it reguires being on the water for almost a full 10-12 hours a day to pick up these small pods of fish moving through....It seems these fish are not holding in this part of the river & the number of returning salmon are way down........Don't know? I can tell you that in NORMAL years, you usually see the fish rolling on the surface to some degree. Very rare to see this happening so far. If the dept of fish& game biologist don't have a answer to the MYSTERY salmon for the year 06...We can just chalk it up as a poor salmon run & hope that next years run will improve!........Will return to (Ghost Town) Miller park on Thursday as I have babysitting duties for my daughter next two days.....Maybe thats a good thing, taking a couple days off? On a positive note:......Been some very large fish caught this year..Some 4-6 year olds.......See ya on the river.....Bob H. (Naked)..........
Name: just testing
Email: test@yahoo.com
Location: cybernet11111
Weather: test
Water_condition: test
Date: 10-10-06
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Name: CaptainJack73
Email: navesj@yahoo.com
Location: Rio Vista Area
Weather: windy
Water_condition: 63 degrees
Date: 10-15-2006
10/13/2006 – Launched at Brannon Island at 6:00 am with Dustin. Drifted gobies on the San Joaquin River from the barges down to the mouth of Threemile Slough. We picked up two small keepers on the incoming tide. Switched over to fresh shad but no more keepers. Moved around to a lot of different spots, but couldn’t locate the fish. There were lots of weeds in the water today. Off the water at 6:30 pm. All fish were released. Water temperature was 63 degrees. 10/14/2006 - Launched at Brannon Island at 6:00 am with Dustin and Jason. Drifted gobies on the San Joaquin River on the Santa Clara Shoals for about two hours with no takers. Moved over to the barges but the action wasn’t any good. Anchored by the tulles near the mouth of Threemile Slough but the action wasn’t any good there either. We moved out into deep water across from the entrance to Eddo’s and picked up one keeper at 18” on fresh shad on the beginning of the outgoing tide. Picked up a few shakers and some catfish but that was it. Off the water at 5:00 pm. All fish were released. Water temperature was 63 degrees. 10/15/2006 - Launched at Brannon Island at 6:30 am with Jason. There was a long line of boats waiting to launch. With the Rio Vista Bass Derby combined with a black bass tournament, it was a total zoo. I really liked the part where several bass anglers cut around the line of trailers down the middle of the parking lot so they could launch on time for their tournament. Real classy. We headed out to the Sacramento River but there was a pretty big swell due to the winds. We moved into Horseshoe Bend by Decker Island to avoid the bad conditions. The tide was slack and the bite was dead. When the incoming tide finally started up we had a few junk bites but that was it. We had to get off the water at 10:30 am to head back to Sacramento. The swells were starting to lie down, but it was too late – we had to leave. Oh well, there’s always next time. Water temperature was 63 degrees. I think that right now the best bet is to troll for stripers. I would have trolled but I didn’t have the correct boat. The fish are scattered and fishing with bait is a waiting game. Maybe fish will move through, or maybe they won’t.
Name: 14_blast
Email: pdm1n@netscape.net
Location: San Joaquin
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Clear
Date: 10-15-06
Fished with Tom today...Scott is too busy studying for his BS in Math. I didn't have a good feeling about the Sac side because of the tourney so we stayed on the SJ side. We ended up with limits. We pulled one 18" on a trout bbr at Peackock. Released a shaker at Potato Pt using a mother of pearl bbr. Caught a 32" at Mildred on patriot bbr. Caught a 28" further down Mildred on a clown crystal minnow. Caught a 23" right before connection slough bridge on a black and gold bbr. The 32", 28", and shaker all hit my lure as I was letting line out, thus preventing me from hearing the clicker go off on the SG27LCA's. After we caught the last one, we made a bee line over to the Moke to try for Pink Meat. We weren't as lucky with the salmon.
Name: LuvMySon
Email: Nikokingi@comcast.net
Location: RioVista/Sacto River
Weather: n/a
Water_condition: n/a
Date: 10-15-06
Well folks...Mark told me not to celebrate too early on winning the Bass Derby and he was right. But we ended the day with a cool 2nd place winning a check for $1,000 and a new fishing rod/reel. We missed first place by 1/10 of a pound!!! That fish was caught this morning. Well, it was fun holding the first place fish for a day & a half anyway. My brothers father n law had a great time and I was happy to be their skipper for a day. Take Care Y'all. Oh yeah, winning fish was 33 1/4 inches and weighed 13.50 lbs. (Ours weighed 13.40 lbs).
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Rio Vista Area
Weather: Overcast/Breezy/Cool
Water_condition: Semi Clear @ 62 Degrees
Date: 10-15-06
Boy was there a lot of boats out there today!...Sunday, October 15, 2006...Fred Hicks and Jack Thomason joined me today to do some striper trolling down by Rio Vista. The weather was overcast and breezy all day. The water was in good shape at 62 degrees. We trolled Bombers in shallow water and Yo-Zuris in deeper water for quite a few hits, resulting in a few lost fish, which a couple were pretty good sized, 6 shaker stripers, and 17 keeper stripers to 12 pounds. We kept fish at 5#, 6#, 10#, 10#, 10#, and 12#. Back to Vieira's early to take a picture and filet fish, then home way before dark. A good day of catching with a lot of pressure on the river (Rio Vista Bass Derby). That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Gordon Tang
Email: jjjgtang@yahoo.com
Location: SYC minnow hole, Freeport
Weather: cold and cloudy
Water_condition: clear 60.5 f
Date: 10-15-06
Three of us went to jigging this morning 8:00 to 12:00 am, the Garcia bend parking lot was almost full, We jigged from SYC, minnow hole all the way to the Freeport, lots of boats, Not a single salmon, did not seen anyone caught a fish. According to Chinese lunar calendar, we had two lunar July this year, so if this is correct the salmon run this year will be exactly one month behind their regular schedule. It's still early for the main run, I hope.
Name: RubberBark Man
Email: gonefishin@rubbergroundcover.com
Location: Vierras & Rio Vista
Weather: Warm 83 Degrees Windy in Afternoon
Water_condition: 64 Degress
Date: 10-12-06
Went Salmon fishing at Vierra's. There were alot of boats out. (doesn't anyone work during Salmon Season? LOL) Only one boat said they landed one. They had a good 4 day run early in the week, but slowed down. I don't think the salmon run is in full swing yet. We headed out to Rio Vista and trolled for Stripers for a few hours, only one 15" shaker caught on a broken back rebel. At least I didn't get skunked today. Be back next week, for more fishing action...I hope. Eric (The RubberBark Man)
Name: a fisherman
Email: =============
Location: miller park
Weather: great
Water_condition: great
Date: 10-14-06
went to miiler park got there around 7:00a.m. what a perfect day for fishing. started jiging,had no luck. went to trolling, no luck .then we anchored to use flat fish,and still no luck.only scene three boats that had one salmon that was it.we left at noon.......what happen to the big run this year.
Name: Scott Cameron
Email: scameron89@comcast.net
Location: Rio Vista area
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: clear @ 63*
Date: 10-14-06
Well after 4 months of not fishing due to my wife’s medical issues, it was time to resume since that is all behind us now. Arrived at Brannon Island around 8:30. Pull in the parking lot to discover that there were more boat trailers than on any Thanksgiving weekend I have ever seen. It was so full they were parking trailers ¼ mile away in the group campground. Great! Put the boat in the water and tried to start it. Click, click! Great dead battery. Switched the Perko over to the 2nd battery and click, click! Oh this should be a great day on the water… Well, I guess I should pull her out. Asked a few guys on the ramp if they had cables and I was lucky enough to find a pair. Dry ran the motor for about 20 seconds, then back in the water. Boat fired right up! Off to the west bank. Started trolling bombers in shallow water, navigating thru the 400+ boats on the water. Within 5 minutes one of my reels started screaming then it stopped. Great a weed! Well I did have a fish on but it was only about 19” so I tossed it back. Trolled the west bank for nothing after that. I figured too many boats so we headed over to the San Joaquin only to find a huge freighter that had just passed thru. It doesn’t get any better than this! Trolled 4 of my most productive spots for nothing. I figured the freighter must have spooked the fish. Back to the Sacramento thru Horseshoe bend over to the west bank again. By now much less traffic. Went up and back multiple times and then over to Decker for NOTHING! Screw it I called it a day after 44 miles. It was sure great to be back fishing after 4 months. Looking forward to this week and next weekend. I sure am glad I can start fishing a couple times a week now. Even with the skunk, I had a great time.
Name: LuvMySon
Email: Nikokingi@comcast.net
Location: RioVista/San Juaq.
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Beautiful/SemiClear
Date: 10-14-06
What a great day on the water today! Here goes... As most of you know I RARELY fish on Saturdays and have NEVER entered a fishing tournament. So my older brother's father-n-law calls last week and says they need someone to show them around the delta since they're driving up from Ventura to fish the derby. They have NEVER fished for stripers and never even been up here. So I met them at their campsite this morning before sunrise and gave em the Mark Wilson quick lesson on how to work a Daiwa, and off we went. By 9am my brothers' father in law gets a 33 1/4 inch fat striper! Right on the money for the derby winner!!! We quickly bolt to Haps and they confirm the length. By 5pm there was only one other fish at 331/4 but ours outweighed it by a pound. So we'll see if anyone matches our fish by 3pm tommorrow. Good thing my passengers entered the derby...I decided not to and just play Captain....what a GREAT experience for a 70 yr old non-fisherman! Life Is Good! Ok. Gotta run to church...hahaha Take Care Y'all.
Name: Pastor Steve
Email: pastorsteve@cordovanazarene.org
Location: Miller Park
Weather: excellent
Water_condition: clearing after 5:30 am barge
Date: 10-14-06
Decided to fish for a few morning hours and catch up on reading a 'Good Book' so I anchored by the 80 bridge only to be disturbed by a 24 pound male on a silver and chartreuse K-15. Saw a couple more hooked and one small one landed. One poor guy by the bridge battled one for a while only to have some larger 'pleasure crafts' send some waves into his small aluminum. As he sat down to brace for the waves, his salmon came unbuttoned. A barge came through real early and really unsettled the bottom for at least an hour. I wonder why salmon fishing has been tough this year? That's all for today, off the water at 11:00. Blessings, Pastor Steve Can't fish for salmon tomorrow, I have to work!
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Two Day Report- See below....
Weather: Thursday Sunny Balmy-Friday windy
Water_condition: Semi Clear at 63.4 *
Date: 10-14-06
THURSDAY OCTOBER 12th...............Put in at Hog & headed towards Minor via Cache slough..My interest on this day was Mr. Striper & maybe some largemouth bass fishing..I would let the conditions dictate the choice of species....The weather in the north delta was perfect! Very light winds & just some high cirrus clds....Fishing solo is also a plus, no pressure!! Knowing high tide was about noon I decided to shallow troll in the deep water channel.. This was a good move! Caught & released some 14 stripers to 16 lbs. The best bite was just at the top of the tide...The pearl bomber was the hot lure of the day.....Water temps were close to 64 degrees & the stripes wanted the bombers at a fast troll! Maybe? 4-5 mph.........The action stopped as the tide started to turn...Went back in Minor & deep water trolled for 5 fish.....As I usually do, went to the back of the slough arm & started thowing speed traps....Wish I had a camera on me!! I went 15 for 15 catching a bass on every cast!!!! problem was, these were all small bass to 2 lbs or so....Ended up quiting as my arm was ready to fall off!!! think I could have caught a hundred of these little guys as they were really active!!...With the tide going out stronger,decided to try a little bait fishing in the main part of Minor.The outgo was only a two footer,but was enough to create a good bite on shad...Ended the day catching a dozen or so schoolie stripes till I ran out of bait!! The shad I was using was not the best as it was frozen for awhile ( Couple Months ) No spooning on this day...........A great day in the northern delta for sure!!................................................................................................ FRIDAY OCTOBER 13th..............Returned to Miller park SYC.....Had my son in law Chuck Harris as a ride along. Met Marty from San Jose very early in the morning "Said his Dad had a great day while I was taking the day off from Salmon fishing & hitting the delta....Guess the bite at SYC was pretty good on Thursday?? Robert in the red lund boat got a chromer on Thursday & lost one....Well! here it is FRIDAY THE 13th!! Lucky for me but not so good for others. I hit the first fish at 7:20am.. Had it on for some 15 seconds & it came off! Next fish did not! A small very silver Jack that only went 6 lbs..( DINNER FOR TWO) At 9:00am hooked a much larger Buck that went 32 lbs.....Ended up finally catching a 22 lb hen at 1:00pm on the down!!! This fish had to be the freshest chromer I have caught all year!! scales & sea lice all over her........Other fish caught on Friday.........Tom Ramages brother picked up a 26 lber late in the day....Robert from the Shell station got a fresh run buck that hit 27 lbs!!! Saw only one other fish hanging on a passing boat...Chuck in my boat ended a long going streak of never being skunked in my boat!!! I did pass him the rod on the second fish......Thats it for Friday...See ya on the river....Bob H. ( Naked)... Back again on Monday .
Name: Lowell Nelson
Email: fishboat35@yahoo.com
Location: Rio Vista & San Joaquin river
Weather: perfect
Water_condition: flat calm 61 to63
Date: 10-12-06
10/12/06 Trolled west bank from 630 am till 8 no fish no hits. Ran over to San Joaquin river trolled bouy 35 to 35a for same result. Trolled fishermans cut same score, trolled false river, same thing. Ran down to Chain island trolled west bank for an hour,still no fish. Ran back over to Washington cut trolled it for 2 hrs to the San Joaquin for 1 shorty. Ran over to the rock wall at bouy 41, rattle trapped the wall for one shorty and at last one keeper 20". Ran down to bouy 35a trolled the incoming tide to bouy 35 again,nothing. Ran over to the inside of Decker island trolled down to the Sac river same score. Ran across to west side of the sac river trolled toward Rio Vista and back down to bouy 19 one hit no fish. Left the boat ramp at 630 pm. One mile from my house on hiway 80 a truck with a lowbed trailer losses a steel wheel off the trailer and it hits my trailer at 60mph bends the left wheel, axle and fender, lucky didn,t blow out the tire. Looks like I won't be fishing for awhile till I can get new parts. The Striper is going to taste awful good tonite after all the frustration. Well "sometimes you eat the bear and sometimes the bear eats you". Lowell
Name: robert
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal.com
Location: SACRAMENTO YAHT CLUB
Weather: WARM
Water_condition: SIMI CLEAR
Date: 11-12-06
ARRIVE AT MILLER PARK AT 6.AM HOOKED FRIST FISH AT 6.45AM ON A DOUBLE GOLD SILVERTRON, NICE 20 POUND BUCK, IN 16 FEET OF WATER IN BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND BOUY. THE SECOUND FISH CAME AT 7.32AM LOST IT AT THE BOAT. AT 10.17AM THIS BOSTON WHELLER GOT THE NEXT FISH ON A DOUBLE SILVER WITH RED BEEDS. THE NEXT FISH CAME AROUND 12.36 A GUIDE IN A BLUE RUGE BOAT WITH HIS WIFE GOT A NICE 32 POUND FEMALE. ALL IN ALL AROUND 12 FISH WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN 6.45AM TO 4PM. HAD TO TAKE WIFE TO CHURCH. BE ON WATER FRIDAY
Name: Dalton Jiminez
Email: drakemallard@comcast.net
Location: sac yacth club
Weather: sunny
Water_condition: not so clear
Date: 10-11-06
Well since Bob puts out such a detailed report i don't have much to add. I had invivted my buddy John out to the syc cause we have been fishing the american, sac woodson,feather for not a whole lot of sucess. I usally trolling in my small aluminum with the blue bimini but since John's North River is much larger and comfortable we opt to take that. Fish were hooked scattered throughout the day. 4 total 31,29,28,21. Three hooked on red spinners and one on top silver\ bottom green blade spinners, first for that lure. Long day but got some fish. Just wanted to add THANKS to Bob for all the help over the last two years by showing me how to troll and leave the yo-yoing behind.
Name: Dalton Jiminez
Email: drakemallard@comcast.net
Location: sac yacth club
Weather: Sunny
Water_condition:
Date: 10-11-06
Well since Bob puts out such a detailed report i don't have much to add. I had invivted my buddy John out to the syc cause we have been fishing the american, sac woodson,feather for not a whole lot of sucess. I usally trolling in my small aluminum with the blue bimini but since John's North River is much larger and comfortable we opt to take that. Fish were hooked scattered throughout the day. 4 total 31,29,28,21. Three hooked on red spinners and one on top silver\ bottom green blade spinners, first for that lure. Long day but got some fish. Just wanted to add THANKS to Bob for all the help over the last two years by showing me how to troll and leave the yo-yoing behind.
Name: Gene chapman
Email: efchapman59@attglobal.net
Location: Collinsville,westbank,decker,old dariy
Weather: Choppy at first then it was great
Water_condition: semi stained 63*
Date: 10-12-2006
Wed october 11 ,,,on the water by 5:45am,,,landed 4 keepers by noon,,, first bite at 10:00am,,,9#,7#,5#,5#,,,trolled 15 foot deep water with brokenback rebles (trout) 90 feet behind boat,,2mph,,,Then we landed 30# salmon (hen) took 1hour 35 minutes to land on a 1/2 oz Rattle trap 150 feet behind boat 4mph in 8 foot water,,,NIKKI (the good luck fishing dog)performed good again,,pointing fish right and left,,,went 42 miles trolled for 9 hours,,,Chet M joined me for a once a year fishing day
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Miller Park at S Y C
Weather: Warm & Sunny
Water_condition: Semi Clear at 62.6
Date: 10-12-06
WEDS.OCTOBER11th...............Took a day off on Tuesday & hit THUNDER VALLEY.....Did Well!!!! Returned to S Y C yesterday & the skunk returned...After boating a fish on 7 consecutive outings, put in a 10 hour day without a strike!! Other boats did well...Tom Ramage picked up three nice very fresh chromers at 28,25 & 15 lbs...Two were females........The young guys in the North River boat got Four!!!!! Counted up to 14 fish caught in the 10 hours I was on the water........Jack Thomason also got a bright hen......Will head down to the North Delta ( Hog ) & see if I can find where Bill Crooks is fishing, Thursday ( today) is Striper day.......Will return on Friday to S Y C & see if my luck can come back........WARNING!!!!! Big boats putting in at Miller Park is a NO NO!!! You can put them in, but getting them out on low tide is almost impossible even with 4x4...Tom & myself have seen burnt clutches & one problem after another....Paying the $8 bucks at Discovery or launching at Garcia makes more sense.............See ya on the river...Bob H. (Naked)......
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Rio Vista Area
Weather: Balmy Fall Weather/No Wind
Water_condition: Semi Clear to Clear @ 64 Degrees
Date: 10-11-06
Wednesday, October 11, 2006...Arthur Bard went striper trolling with me today down by Rio Vista. The weather was a balmy fall day with no wind, and the water was semi clear to clear at 64 degrees. We trolled Bombers in shallow water and Yo-Zuris in deeper water for 3 shaker stripers and 20 keepers to 12 pounds. We kept fish at 11#, 10#, 8#, and 6#. A lot of 6# to 8# fish in the catch today. Arthur lost a really big striper, breaking off 30# test Power Pro line. And, the fish got a good "fish catching" lure from me. The stripers bit at every location I fished and bit throughout the day. Back to Vieira's to filet fish and watch the salmon come to the fish cleaning station, and home after rush hour. Mt. Diablo was watching us all day. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Bill Crooks
Email: bill@go fish
Location: Sacramento River
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: 62 & clear.
Date: 10-11-06
Launched at Discovery at 6:00AM. Trolled downstream with elect. trolling motor. At SYC at 8:30AM. Bob & Jack are there-of course! Continue on to Minnow Hole. Troll up & down. Hear radio chatter about fish at SYC. By the time I troll up the bite is over-of course. Troll a few spots back to Discovery. All people I talk to have no fish. Quit at 2:00PM to cool beer for tonight’s Oakland A’s victory party!!
Name: Cal Mock
Email: bboxacord1@aol.com
Location: Minor, Cache, Prospect
Weather: Windy
Water_condition: 61F,
Date: 10-11-2006
Launched at Dixon Boat Club 0645 Tuesday, 10-10-2006 with friend, Mike Terry. Trolled Minor, Prospect and Cache using Bombers with white Storm worm trailers, hair raisers, and swim baits. No hites. Wind kicked up so we decided to seek shelter in Prospect Slough near levee breaks. Anchored and fished with anchovies and ended up catching schoolies 18-20". Called it a day about 3 pm but could not pull up the anchor. Had to cut the anchor rope, ending up losing a good anchor. Oh well, it was a nice day on the Delta.
Name: Big Al & Pastor Steve
Email: bigalsfishn1@sbcglobal.net
Location: SYC Sacramento River
Weather: Clear Sunny Light Breeze
Water_condition: 3ft visibility
Date: 10-10-06
Trolled thenew black beaded Silvertrons with Pastor Steve. I needed to get on the river after taking several unplanned days away and hearing about all the success at SYC. Started late after 12 noon. No fish caught all day until about 1:30 PM. Then 4 fish caught in succession by our boat as well as Jack and Toms boats. I missed one take down immediately upon arrival at the paddle boat, I was asleep at the wheel. The next fish hit about 30 minutes later and sweet success, a 16 pound sea lice laden hen with small eggs and red flesh. Jack and Tom also hooked up. It was like old times hooting and hollaring. Every fish is still like the first I've ever caught even after 45 years of fishing. I had to do my Salmon Dance on Pastor Steve's boat. Glad only a few boats to witness that..... Ha Ha Ha
Name: CaptainJack73
Email: navesj@yahoo.com
Location: Lower American River
Weather: nice
Water_condition: 63 degrees
Date: 10-08-2006
10/8/2006 – Launched at Discovery Park at 6:00 pm with my dad for our first salmon trip of the year. We headed up to the dredger holes for some night time fishing with glow in the dark gitzits. We saw one fish landed on a Silver Kwikfish just before dark. That was pretty much it for the rest of the evening. We didn’t mark very many fish on the sonar and only saw a few fish roll. There don’t seem to be many fish in that stretch of river as of yet. There were about 20 boats fishing in the lower American River – we didn’t see anything caught after dark. I’ll be back to striper fishing for a while. Water temperature was 63 degrees. Off the water at 9:30 pm.
Name: CaptainJack73
Email: navesj@yahoo.com
Location: Sherman Island
Weather: nice
Water_condition: muddy/65 degrees
Date: 10-07-2006
10/7/2006 – Launched at Sherman Island at 8:00 am and headed to my usual spot below channel marker 8 for a sturgeon/striper trip with Dustin. Lots of shaker action on the outgoing tide, but no keepers. We spotted lots of jumping sturgeon and sturgeon on the sonar but we had no pumps. Action slowed way down on the incoming tide. About half way through the incoming Dustin picks up a 19” striper on fresh shad – his first keeper striper. The second half of the incoming tide was dead – we had zero bites! I’ve notices that the incoming tide is really slow in that stretch of the river. We moved around several times hoping that changes in current or location would change our luck but it didn’t help. We moved to the west bank but had a lot of problems with weeds. The fish that Dustin picked up was just south of the entrance to Sherman Lake in 25’ of water. The bite was really slow. I heard of two sturgeon hooked (on the VHF radio) and I saw a guy in an aluminum boat pick up a 67” sturgeon nearby during the incoming tide. At least somebody had some action out there! Water temperature was 65 degrees. Off the water at 6:30 pm.
Name: Scott Tibbedeaux
Email: tibby@inreach.com
Location: Sacramento river
Weather: Sunny no wind
Water_condition: stained
Date: 10-09-06
On the Water by 6:30am started trolling rebel inside of decker. Landed one nice 8 lbs metered a nice school but could get them to coopereate trolled to the old dairy for a 5 lbs. severel other hit no takes. Off the water by 1:30 to avoid traffic total 1 shaker 2 keepers Bear I will be out there from 6:00am on friday till 3:00 pm sunday. tibby on JoAnn's Dream
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Miller Park area S Y C
Weather: Sunny & nice 80's
Water_condition: Semi Clear at 63.2 *
Date: 10-09-06
MONDAY OCTOBER 9th.................A Holiday for State workers & a steady 12 - 18 boats trolling at the Y C. I hit the jackpot very early boating an over 40 lb buck!!!! It weighed 42 lbs on my shimano scale but I weighed it again on a digital scale & it went 44 Lbs!!!! I'm going with the digital scale!!!! Heck ya!!! Mark Wilson fishing out of Jack Thomason's boat landed another buck not more than 10 minutes after mine was brought in...........Fished till 4:30 pm & saw only 6 fish caught all day.......Tom Ramages Dad got another buck around noon,a 15 pounder......Whats with all the males being caught????? We need to get a few cow's......Oh well.....All In all, still very spotty as many boats didn't score........Mark looked very bored fishing for these slimy guys without STRIPES....Always a thrill seeing him away from the Delta........Will take Tuesday off & hit it again on Weds.......see ya on the river.......Bob H. ( Naked ).............
Name: Gene chapman
Email: efchapman59@attglobal.net
Location: Collinsville,to Ilelton Brige
Weather: It could not have been nicer
Water_condition: semi clear
Date: 10-09-2006
John C joined me and NIKKI (bassett) for trolling for stripers landed 5 keepers,,,,12#,10#,7#,5#,5#,,,,went 62 miles for 8 hours Landed all fish on broken back rebles in 15 feet of water,,,Trolled old Dariy for no luck with Bombers,,,also tried for salmon,,,there must have been 40 boats trolling from mouth of sacramento river to ilelton bridge,,saw 5 salmon landed,,and two other boats with salmon on stringer,,,no take downs for us on salmon
Name: John Cullen
Email: hammerjohn@sbcglobal.net
Location: Port of Sacto
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: 67 and warming
Date: 10-09-06
Took Bob McCoy out with me today. We fished the basin for a couple passes then went down the channel a ways and turned around and came back to the basin with no hits. As we came across the mud flats I picked up a #9 striper, thought it was a salmon at first, he fought hard. Kept going back over that area but no more joy there. We headed up toward the locks and saw Spinner and Seth in their flat bottom boat. Seth had a #25 salmon, very clean too. We switched to spinners and flatfish and made a few passes but nothing there for us. Came back to the mud flats but nothing happening. Called it quits about 2:30. I'll give it another shot tomorrow. Mine was caught on a BBR with a worm trailer. I was tied direct to the lure, no spreader or anything else. j.
Name: Clampinator
Email: Clampinator@hotmail.com
Location: ??????????????
Weather: ????????
Water_condition: ???????
Date: 10-09-06
Sorry about the multiple posts Guess I dont know my own strength. Wont happen again. Tight Lines "Clampinator"
Name: Fat1Bear "BEAR"
Email: CSBAman@aol.com
Location: Rio Vista Bass Derby
Weather: ?????
Water_condition: ?????
Date: 10-09-06
Hey is anyone here gonna fish the Rio Vista Striper Derby? I'll be down there all weekend on channel #68 waitin on all those reports of BIG FISH. Well anyway if your in the neighborhood give me a yell. BEAR on the Little Blue.
Name: Clampinator
Email: Clampinator@hotmail.com
Location: Sacramento River
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Stained
Date: 10-08-06
Went out for the whiley stiper today with Jim and Chuck,and except for the morons in the pleasure boats had a great day. Caught 10 shakers and 3 keepers, #5 #6 #8. One hook up came on a spreader with a chartruse broken back, rebel red head with a lead jig and swim bait to get er down. By god it was a double yes thats right two striper at once. It was really cool to experince doubt it will ever happen again but I was there. Lots of traffic from the weekend warriors. Weather was spectacular. Off the water by 2:00PM Back home for the honeydoos. All fishin done in sight of Mnt Diablo. Hope the Bigguns start comin in soon Tight Lines "Clampinator"
Name: Clampinator
Email: Clampinator@hotmail.com
Location: Sacramento River
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Stained
Date: 10-08-06
Went out for the whiley stiper today with Jim and Chuck,and except for the morons in the pleasure boats had a great day. Caught 10 shakers and 3 keepers, #5 #6 #8. One hook up came on a spreader with a chartruse broken back, rebel red head with a lead jig and swim bait to get er down. By god it was a double yes thats right two striper at once. It was really cool to experince doubt it will ever happen again but I was there. Lots of traffic from the weekend warriors. Weather was spectacular. Off the water by 2:00PM Back home for the honeydoos. All fishin done in sight of Mnt Diablo. Hope the Bigguns start comin in soon Tight Lines "Clampinator"
Name: Clampinator
Email: Clampinator@hotmail.com
Location: Sacramento River
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Stained
Date: 10-08-06
Went out for the whiley stiper today with Jim and Chuck,and except for the morons in the pleasure boats had a great day. Caught 10 shakers and 3 keepers, #5 #6 #8. One hook up came on a spreader with a chartruse broken back, rebel red head with a lead jig and swim bait to get er down. By god it was a double yes thats right two striper at once. It was really cool to experince doubt it will ever happen again but I was there. Lots of traffic from the weekend warriors. Weather was spectacular. Off the water by 2:00PM Back home for the honeydoos. All fishin done in sight of Mnt Diablo. Hope the Bigguns start comin in soon Tight Lines "Clampinator"
Name: Clampinator
Email: Clampinator@hotmail.com
Location: Sacramento River
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Stained
Date: 10-08-06
Went out for the whiley stiper today with Jim and Chuck,and except for the morons in the pleasure boats had a great day. Caught 10 shakers and 3 keepers, #5 #6 #8. One hook up came on a spreader with a chartruse broken back, rebel red head with a lead jig and swim bait to get er down. By god it was a double yes thats right two striper at once. It was really cool to experince doubt it will ever happen again but I was there. Lots of traffic from the weekend warriors. Weather was spectacular. Off the water by 2:00PM Back home for the honeydoos. All fishin done in sight of Mnt Diablo. Hope the Bigguns start comin in soon Tight Lines "Clampinator"
Name: Bob Harries (The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Miller park S Y C
Weather: Very Nice & Warm by noon
Water_condition: Semi Clear Bigger Tides!!
Date: 10-08-06
Sunday October 8th 06..........................WHY I HATE FISHING WEEKENDS IN THE SACTO AREA!! Only reason I went out today at the Miller park area is because my wife hasn't caught a salmon so far this year.... She works!!!!! The morning was not too bad,but by noon here comes all the pleasure crafts tearing up the river!!! The temps were warm & I guess that drew the late crowd of pleasure boats that have zero respect for us poor fisherman.......The good thing about fishing down in the delta is these guys are not there!!!! Oh well! I'm through venting..........Back to fishing report......Tom Ramage got the first fish on of the morning, Tom could not stop this running fish which went through the first bouy & broke off!! Tough luck! I had two take downs & No fish staying on the hook longer than 5 seconds......My wife Sandra, had zero hits.........We left at 2:00 pm. thanks to all the boat activity!!!! and I wanted to watch the Niners beat the Raiders at home!!!......Said good bye to Tom & headed for the Miller Park ramp.( My favorite ramp in the world) Right!! Its really bad at low tide as it needs to be dredged once again...No wonder they are not charging!!! Its terrible!!! Got a call from Tom about an hour after we left, he nailed a 12 pd. jack........Will hit it again on Monday with Big Al as my guest.......NO MORE WEEKENDS.......See ya on the river......Bob H, ( Naked)))))
Name: John Cullen
Email: hammerjohn@sbcglobal.net
Location: Port of Sacramento
Weather: N/A
Water_condition: Oil Spill Mop Up
Date: 10-08-06
Notice to anglers of the Port of Sacramento. The recent oil spill in the Port seems to be mostly cleaned up. Therefore you should have no problem fishing in the basin or going from the basin to the locks if you desire to so. Remember the 5 MPH speed limit within the basin and all the way to the locks. Once you leave the basin and pass the first set of power lines going down the channel you are free to increase your speed. Also, we just discovered this morning that one of the rowing clubs is having an exclusive use day on Sunday the 15th of this month. (October) This was a pencil in that we never received until today. We will have discussions with the clubs over this. The lumber that is in our parking spaces will be removed shortly. Please let's maintain our patience. Tight lines to all. JC, Secretary, WOC.
Name: Nick the Cockeyed Optomist
Email: hvyudvcv.com
Location: Sac River above Discovery
Weather: Warm after cool morning
Water_condition: slightly muddy
Date: 10-08-06
I should have left this blank! That's what Rex and I got trolling sivertrons up river from Discovery Park. Went over some 25-30 ft. holes which should have produced a take down. In the water 6:30 AM in the water at Discovery Park ramp trolled toward the Elkhorn ramp. When we came in around 1:30 PM I talked to several guys at the launch and none of them did any good. One guy said he fished at SYC and below Miller Park launch -no action today. So the guys who did so well yesterday were just lucky. This is our 4th trip in the last 3 weeks that we got skunked. I hate to post my bad days, but hopefully the run is just around the corner...
Name: Fishin Fool
Email: hebiteyu@sbcglobal.net
Location: Long Isl., Iselton
Weather: Sun Rays
Water_condition: clear to cloudy with a chance of catchin
Date: 10-07-2006
Started out early with my Pop's. I guess not that early because as we swung by Viera's the launch was full. So we went down and launched at Brannon State Park. Made the trip up to the mouth and started trolling our usual green dbl. bladed Silvertrons. Trolled up towards Viera's and seen Slamin Dave Hammond with his Pop and Gordo. They had one in box within 5 minutes of launching out of Vieras. We trolled the Long Island loop and changed Pop's Silvertron's to a pink and white. Shortly after that, "Fishon" a 15# male. Started trolling somemore and then I swapped out spinners and went with an Uncle Larry special, double bladed green and red. An hour later, "BAM" fishon 38#-40inch male. It fought good and I waited until it tired Pop's netted it. I want to thank the guys who assisted us with this HOG and special thanks to Slamin Dave Hammond, the Fishin General who showed me the ropes and taught me how to catch the BIG ONE!
Name: Thunderbolt :)
Email: kevin.wells@intel.com
Location: way below Verona near highway bridge
Weather: gorgeous 70 degrees
Water_condition: typicaly
Date: 10-06-06
1/2 day two fish. 21# Female and 29# Male. Certainly picking up, 2nd fish came in while first was still bleeding out.
Name: Rod Bowden
Email: jstrollin@sbcglobal.net
Location: rio vista area
Weather: slight breeze
Water_condition: 62 degrees
Date: 10-07-06
out early , with my nephew , David "Bubba" Henshew . we hit 7 striper . 5 keepers and 2 shakers . also we hit an 18# salmon . all fish were caught on B - 16 bombers , red/white in 8 feet of water . home by noon . bite was on fast part of tide , took 6# striper and salmon home .
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Miller Park area S Y C
Weather: SUNNY, MILD FALL LIKE TEMPS
Water_condition: SEMI CLEAR at 62.5 *
Date: 10-06-06
FRIDAY OCTOBER 6th..............FOR ABOUT 6 HOURS, THE S Y C AREA LOOKED LIKE DAYS OF OLD!! I fished this area from Monday thru Friday ( yesterday) Average time trolling per day 10 hours. Managed to pick up a fish on every day......Yesterday, I had my son in law Chuck Harris & grandson Christian together......Chuck has never been skunked in my boat & yesterday was no exception as his rod went down at 8:00am. After a 15 minute battle, boated his largest fish ever! A male at 40 lbs... This started it off as other boats around us also got bit...Did my heart good to see boats sideways with the net in the air!!! By 11:00am I counted some 12-15 boats trolling next to us. While not all the boats hooked fish, you could tell there was a school of fresh run salmon holding in this area.......My moment of glory did not come till noon as I hooked a clone of Chucks. This buck came in at 37 lbs.........Best bite of the day was just at the top of the tide ( 9:30am) Saw three boats at one time with a hook up! Once the tide started to go out, the fish were hitting at a slower pace,but the bite remained off & on most of the day.....Total fish I saw caught was about 15 & some 5 lost!! Without a doubt, yesterday was the best of the season...Not red hot! but a good start...We quit at 4:00pm as the wind really started to pick up from the south..We had two other fish on but they won the battle & are heading upstream to spawn.......Not a bad day with two large bucks. total weight; 78 lbs.......Lets hope these mystery fish continue to show? Will see ya on the river again next week as I need to do the normal things around the house, like mow the lawn etc. & clean up the poor jetcraft that I have been living in for the past couple of weeks! You know what they say" A happy boat is a clean boat" Ha, Ha!.........Tom Ramage,you should have a great time next week? Bob H. (Naked)..
Name: JUST OLD ED
Email: HAUBRICHE@YAHOO.COM
Location: DISCOVERY PARK
Weather: OVER-CAST
Water_condition: 64* AT MUD LINE
Date: 10-04-06
ON WATER BY 8:00, ANCHORED @ MUD LINE TILL 12:00. FLAT FISH(ALL COLORS), SPINNERS(ALL COLORS, DOUBLE AND SINGLE) AND REBBELS. NO LUCK. VERY FEW FISH ON FINDER. TROLLED FROM UP RIVER TO I-5 BRIDGE NO LUCK, VERY FEW FISH ON FINDER. HEADED BACK TO DISCOVERY @ 3:00 SAW OUR FIRST 30# + CAUGHT BY OLD FUR-BAG, END TO A WONDERFUL DAY.
Name: Gene Chapman
Email: efchapman59@attglobal.net
Location: Decker and westbank
Weather: Overcast,,rain and sun
Water_condition: semi-clear
Date: 10-05-2006
My second try at writing a report On the water by 05:45am,,,Some rain on and off ,,,but a great day fishing Landed 10#,3#,3#,3# and two shakers,,,had two nice big fish on but the hooks came out,tried bombers,brokenbacks and rattle traps,,, only the rattle traps (silver/blue back) got hits,,,and I only got hits in the overcasts,,when sun came out for an hour NO STRIKES Nikki (my Basset) does not LIKE the rain,,All in All it was a great day fishing
Name: Gene Chapman
Email: efchapman59@attglobal.net
Location: Decker and west bank
Weather: Overcast,,showers,2 hours of sun
Water_condition: Semi-clear 63*
Date: 10-05-2006
On the water by 5:45am,,,Trolled Bombers,Broken-back and rattle traps No hits on Bombers or Broken backs,,,But 9 hits on Silver/blue rattle trap 1/2 oz.Had some rain,,, NIKKI (good luck dog) Said she wanted to stay home if it was going to rain. When it was over cast ,,I got strikes everywhere I trolled,,,But when the sun was out I couldn't buy a strike Landed 10#,3#,3#&3# plus 2 shakers,,,Had two really good fish on but the hooks did not stay,,,thinking about putting bigger hooks on rattle traps
Name: AmericanRiverRat
Email: americanriverrat@comcast.net
Location: Portt of Sacramento
Weather: clear
Water_condition: OIL SPILL
Date: 10-05-06
THIS IS TO REPORT AN OIL SPILL IN THE PORT OF SACRAMENTO If you do not have an urgent need to to to the PORT, please stay away. If you do go to the PORT please stay on the right side of the port and go down the Deep Water Channel. DO NOT go toward the Docks and the area where Brusce Tugs are docked. That is the area where the spill is. It has been blocked off and the Port Management has requested we stay away until the spill is fully cleaned up. Thank You....The Washington Outboard Club
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Miller Park S Y C
Weather: Mostly Cldy Mild Fall Like
Water_condition: Semi Clear at 62.5
Date: 10-05-06
TWO Day Report!! October 4th & 5th.............WEDS.....Hooked two TOADS & lost both!!! First fish bit at 11:30 am... This fish took me for a ride & I thought I was in control till I got this chromer ( 30 lb plus) just inches away from the net........Still can see the silvertron pull away from the mouth.....Thats fishing......Hooked the second fish at 1:45 pm....A clone of the first!! This fish came un- buttoned after a 10 minute battle.. I lost!!!......That was it for Weds.......Today, took my twelve year old Grandson Christian & he showed me how it is done.. He hooked a Monster Buck that went 38 lbs & after a long fight with 15 lb test we boated this Hooked jawed Toad...........After lots of pictures etc, very happy grandson for sure.......Jack Thomason fishing in Ron's boat got two early in the morning....While the fishing remains spotty, its getting better!.....See ya on the river... Bob H, ( Naked)
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Rio Vista Area
Weather: Sprinkles/Cloudy/NO WIND!
Water_condition: Off Color to Clear @ 64 Degrees
Date: 10-05-06
Thursday, October 5, 2006...Fred Hicks went striper trolling with me today. We trolled the same areas as the previous days around Decker Island, give a take a couple of miles, and it was pretty slow. 3 shaker stripers and 5 small keepers, except for one at 8 pounds. We trolled shallow Bombers for our limited success. Around 11:30 a.m. we made a run up the river and found some "new" fish. The bite turned on. We wound up catching another 3 shaker stripers and 17 keepers to 13 pounds. Most fish were in the 7# to 10# range. Quit early and headed in. Back to Vieira's for pictures and fileting fish and home before rush hour. Dinner is waiting. Yes, Mt. Diablo was in the background. We had some sprinkles in the morning, cloudy afternoon, and no wind all day. The water was semi clear to clear at 64 degrees. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Bob Lownak
Email: inka_inka17@yahoo.com
Location: San Joaquin River
Weather: Sunny and Cloudy
Water_condition: Clear
Date: 10-04-06
Went out striper fishing out by Moke and San Joaquin to plug for stripers instead of fishing for those salmon. Got out about 8 am, should of gone out were Mark Wilson was. We caught 2 and missed several other hits near the boat. The two went about 8 pounds each.
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Rio Vista Area - Sacramento River
Weather: Beautifully Balmy
Water_condition: Beautifully Clear @ 64 Degrees
Date: 10-04-06
Wednesday, October 4, 2006...HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOMI!...Ed Inaba, Howard Hatanaka, and George Morita went striper trolling with me today. The water was clear, even with the big tide, and at 64 degrees. The weather was beautifully balmy with no wind. The bite was on. Every stop within 5 miles of Brannan Island produced stripers. We caught one 20# salmon, 3 shaker stripers, and 19 keeper stripers to 12 pounds. We kept stripers at 12#, 10#, 10#, 8#, 8#, 6#, 4#, and 4#. We lost more keepers than we caught, including one close to 30# which shook the hook right at the boat, and I had net in hand. The fish just sunk out of sight, just out of reach. Oh well, we were not going to keep that one anyway. A good action day. Quit early and headed in before traffic. Mt. Diablo just looked beautiful today. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Bob Harries (Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Miller Park S Y C
Weather: Partly cldy Fall Like
Water_condition: Semi Clear at 62.9
Date: 10-03-06
TUESDAY OCTOBER 3rd.............Tom Ramage picked up a 24 lb Buck & Robert from the Shell station got a bright hen in my boat.The color was GREEN again!.....A total of some 10 to 12 boats trolling in the Yacht club area for a short period......Yes, you can pick up a fish or two but you must put the time in....Have noticed the fish are a mixed bad of fresh run chromers to fish starting to pick up the red tint as they have been in the system for awhile........Hey Bill Crooks, come up river & give it a try...See ya on the river....Bob H. ( Naked)......P.S. Chance of showers today........
Name: Bob Lownak
Email: inka_inka17@yahoo.com
Location: Feather River
Weather: Cloudy and Sunny
Water_condition: clear
Date: 09-03-06
Went to the Feather River up by the 99 Highway bridge to back bounce the deeper pools for salmon. Hit the river around 8 am, using roe from last year. Kind of slow but we ended up with 3 "stinkin" salmon. All three were females, two of them were just under 8 pounds and the other was about 12 pounds. The roe was a very light colored pink on the smaller ones. We were off the water by 3 pm. Watch out for "just under the water" logs and numerous sand bars.
Name: LuvMySon
Email: Nikokingi@comcast.net
Location: SacRiver RioVista
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: 63degrees/Clear
Date: 10-03-06
Today is my 47th birthday so I took the day off work and spent the day doin what I love most. Took Jermaine along and we hit Sac River for 5 keepers to 10#. It was hit & miss here & there but the weather was so nice we didnt' mind moving around. Hope you found fish Clyde... Take Care Y'all.
Name: Jerry Mullen
Email: JMM0077@aol.com
Location: Sacramento River- Rio Vista area
Weather: overcast/partly cloudy
Water_condition: surface temp 65.3
Date: 10-03-06
I went trolling for stripers and salmon today with my friend Jon Thompson. We started trolling for stripers this morning on the west bank and caught one 5 pounder at 7:30am on a rainbow trout shallow running bomber. Then we headed up river to the Vierra's and landed an 8 lb salmon on a double bladed silvertron with red beads for about two hours of trolling. We saw 5 other boat's hook up around us.
Name: Bill Crooks
Email: whc@gofish
Location: American River
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: clean @ 62
Date: 10-03-06
Hey Bob, I was on de river—cept it was the wrong river! I heard rumors of salmon caught at night, over the weekend, on the American. All my couch potato buds wanted to watch MNF. I hit the river at 4:00PM. Very nice, relaxing, troll with my, gas sippin, kicker watching all the traffic above. Work up to last RR bridge. Use spinners & quick fish. At 7:30 I start using glow stuff. Moon is great! About five boats working river. No one knows anything about any freekin salmon. Call it quits at 10:00.
Name: gene chapman
Email: efchapman59@attglobal.net
Location: Orville Lake
Weather: Over cast but very nice Warm
Water_condition: Clear
Date: 10-02-2006
John C fished Orville Lake with me,,,On the water at 9:30am only saw two other boats all day,,,Trolled Crawdad rebels in 20 feet of water,,,landed 20 black bass ,,,Brought 10 bass home Fished until 5:00pm,,,NIKKI (the good luck dog) slept in this day
Name: fishwithron
Email: fishwithron2@yahoo.com
Location: miller park
Weather: clear
Water_condition: clear
Date: 10-02-06
Checked with the lady who's responsible for the ramp at Miller park. Was told they had already dredge it once this year and won't do it again til requested by FG . So be careful on that ramp as it's a mud hole. Which is why not much boat traffic as most guys are proably launching out of Discovery or Broderick. Also they will be charging next year as the season is about over and they got the final o.k. The fee is still being debated.
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Rio Vista Area
Weather: Partly Cloudy and NO WIND
Water_condition: Clear @ 65 Degrees
Date: 10-02-06
Monday, October 2, 2006....Madeline and Larry Zunino went striper trolling with me today down by Rio Vista. The weather was fine and the water was clear at 65 degrees. We trolled Rebels, Yo-Zuris and Bombers for our fish between the lower Steamboat Slough area to lower Decker Island area. A lot of hits and a few lost fish, including a couple of big ones, which one of those got my fish "catching" lure. We tallied 7 shaker stripers, 27 keeper stripers to 13 pounds, and 1 very ugy squawfish (Larry gets to be Squawfish Queen for Today). Most of the action was spread throughout the day. Just a lot of action. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Miller Park at S Y C
Weather: Cloudy & cool Very nice
Water_condition: Semi Clear at 63.4
Date: 10-02-06
Monday October 2nd...........Where are all the FISHERMAN?????? Just Tom Ramage & myself & one other boat at S Y C..........Thats Sacto Yacht Club.........Tom got the first fish of the day...A 24 lb Buck.. I ended the day with a very chrome 12 lb. buck......Really think more fish would have been caught if more fisherman were envolved...........Not too bad for just two boats! ....I am now up to 10 salmon...I need just 69 more fish by October 23rd........Its never gonna happen!!!! Even if the bite turns RED HOT!!! Caught 79 in 06....62 in 05......& 56 in 04.........Never fish for these guys after October 23rd....Mr. Striper gets my full attention from the 23 rd on........For the record, first fish caught today was just after the tide change ( Incoming) 12:00noon.. My fish was caught at 3:20 pm......ITS CRUNCH TIME now...The big October salmon run.......Right!!.....See ya on the river...Bob H. (Naked)........
Name: Jonnboy
Email: jdaily@frontiernet.net
Location: false, 3 mile,west bank, power lines
Weather: just fine, winds not too bad
Water_condition: clear
Date: 10-01-06
Took good buddy Scott White and Jason Parron out to chase after some stripers and go a bit pre-season on the sturgeon. We trolled from nothing in the river systems east of Brannon, but Jason was the winner today with a 24" striper on a bomber at the westbank. After that we went to our sturgeon hole at the powerlines and tossed roe and deans. No sturgeon pumps.. Scott caught 2 shaker stripers. All n All it was nice to get back on the water. Jonnboy
Name: CaptainJack73
Email: navesj@yahoo.com
Location: San Joaquin River
Weather: windy
Water_condition: Clear/66 degrees
Date: 09-30-2006
9/30/2006 – Launched at Brannan Island at 11:00 am with Dustin for some striper fishing. We headed down to the San Joaquin River to fish by the barges. Anchored in 18’ of water and threw out fresh shad. I caught three keepers at 18”, 24” and 20” at the end of the incoming tide at 1:30 pm. Kept one for eating - the rest went back. We picked up some catfish and shaker stripers as well. The slack tide lasted four hours because the outgoing tide was too small. We tried lots of places to find current including deep water but had no luck. The tide finally started to come back at 5:30 pm. No more action so we left the water at 7:00 pm. A slow day for bait fishing – trolling those small tides would have been a better bet. The water temperature was 66 degrees and it was windy all day out of the northwest.
Name: Dan De Bord
Email: ddebord2005@comcast.net
Location: South of Minnow Hole
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Good but still warm
Date: 09302006
Went fishing with my son, grandson, and friend. On the water by 6:40 starting fishing around 7:00 am. Great start with grandson catching a nice chrome 10+ male salmon by 7:25 am. Unfortunately that was it. Saw one other fish brought to boat many hours later in almost the same spot. Via hand signals with other fisherman they did not indicate any other success. Yes we are the Pontoon boat that was jigging in that area. Just to keep it all up front the salmon had the jig about 3 inches inside it's mouth hooked deep in the center. See you all on the water and hopefully we will get some rain to go along with this cool weather to bring the fish up.
Name: Pastor Stev
Email: pastorsteve@cordovanazarene.org
Location: Miller Park
Weather: cool, breezy
Water_condition: semi clear
Date: 09-30-06
We took 3 boats (thanks to Big Al joining us) and 8 guys from Cordova Church of the Nazarene out on our first annual fishing contest. I warned the guys it might be slow....I was right. Eight men, six hours and 48 fishing hours later we had ONE 15# hen - an obvious WINNER! We tried using Kwikfish and trolling double bladed spinners. We did have a great time getting out together and it wasn't hard to award prizes! Blessings!
Name: Michael
Email: striper@surewest.net
Location: Garcia to the brickyard
Weather: warm
Water_condition: stained
Date: 09-29-06
Hit the water at 6:15am headed north on the east side of the river pulling double bladed silvertrons. Graphing many fish from 14ft and up. Trolling at 2.5mph with a 3oz drop banging the bottom. 7:15am hook up - 18lb hen - bright and clean with eggs. Trolled up to the minnow hole and back with no other luck. Hit the yacht club to see what everybody was talking about and- nada. Headed back downstream for nothing. It was a beautiful day and thanks to Tom we got that much needed slimy salmon into the boat with his masterful net job. Hopefully it's just a very late year.
Name: Dalton j.
Email: drakemallard@comcast.net
Location: american river ross-grist
Weather: overcast
Water_condition: still to warm
Date: 09-30-06
Fished the american rossmoor to grist mill with only one quick hook up on the 30th. Boy has the river changed this year, lots of new holes but still no salmon. Did see a huge hen 25+ hooked at Goethe bridge on a spinner. Ran bait and fish both days. hopefully they will show up soon????
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Rio Vista Area-Sacramento River
Weather: Overcast and Cool/Sprinkles Late
Water_condition: Semi Clear @ 65 Degrees
Date: 10-01-06
Sunday, October 1, 2006...Fred Hicks is back in town, so he joined me late and we headed down to Brannan Island. Launched around 9:30 a.m. and did some trolling with Rebels, shallow Bombers and deep diver Bombers from 7' to 20' of water. It started out slow around Decker Island and West Bank, so we headed upriver towards lower Steamboat Slough. We finally found some stripers. We caught 6 shakers and 15 keeper stripers. We kept fish at 10#, 10#, 8#, and 6#. Home late tonight. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Robert G
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal.net
Location: yaht club to minnow hole
Weather: cool
Water_condition: simi clear
Date: 10-01-06
Launch at miller park at 6.20am started to troll to the yaht club. the water temp was at 57 degree. At the time their was only 5 boats at he launch ramp by no boats trolling. Around 7.00 am here comes some jiggers they started to jig around the yaht club but they did not hook up. I started to use a green chartuse double gold blade and hooked up at the secound booyie and tangle up in that chain. Lost my favorite lure it was around 8.45am. I stayed at the yaht club until 12.00pm saw no other fish, so I decieded to troll to the minnow hole. Notice around 12 other boats 5 was trolling, 4 was jigging and 3 was fishing for strippers. Talk to couple of trollers and they started at garicia bend and they saw no fish on fish finder or any surface. Thier was no sea lion in the area either. At the minnow hole water temp. was cool to 54 degree. Got of the water at 4.30pm. Talk to 10 boats that was off the water and they say they were at mounth of the american and they saw one dead salmon and on hook ups.
Name: Danny Thompson
Email: maraudir@hotmail.com
Location: Mildred Island
Weather: Overcast
Water_condition: Fairly Clear
Date: 09-30-06
Fished Mildred Island by the big break with cut baits and caught several small stripers on the incoming tide. Decided to bass fish and caught several small black bass in the reeds using a small spinner bait while slow rolling it along the weed line.
Name: Rod Bowden
Email: jstrollin@sbcglobal.net
Location: rio vista area
Weather: windy
Water_condition: semi clear / clear in sacto river & steamboat slough
Date: 09-30-06
went out in morning , with good friend Mike Caster . we got 6 keepers , 3 shakers . 1 hit no stick . took fish at 10# , and 6# . b - 16 bomber / red and white . did not stay for afternoon tide change .
Name: Bob Harries (The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Hap's SEMINAR
Weather: Windy & Cool
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 09-30-06
SATURDAY, LAST DAY OF SEPTEMBER...............Hats off to Bob Sims, Bobby Barrack,Clyde Wands,Barry Canevaro,Mark Wilson & everyone envolved with this great event.....This was my first visit to Hap's Seminar as I am usually pounding the water somewhere in the Delta....I will make it a point to hit this event again next year. Very interesting .Bill Meyer & myself were going to stay just a couple of hours & ended staying the whole day...Met lots of fellow fisherman that we normally only see in their boats on the water....Back to some serious fishing on Monday....See ya on the river.. Bob H. ( Naked)...........
Name: herb brown
Email: hbrown4130@sbcglobal.net
Location: seminar at haps
Weather: windy
Water_condition: semi clear
Date: 09-30-06
Many thanks to clyde and Mark w for alot of great info on stripers.I always pick up some hints from ther seminars. Barry gave some great advice on bait fishing. Had a great lunch. Thanks to haps for putting this on.
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: North Delta
Weather: Perfect 86 degrees, light wind
Water_condition: stained
Date: 09-29-06
Gordon and I fished the incoming tide on the South Fork of the Mokelumne in the morning and caught only 5 black bass. Biggest was 2#s! However, we clobbered the hell out of them on the latter part of the outgoing tide in the late afternoon. Gordon's limit included a 2 1/2#er, with 4 fish around 2 lbs. My limit included a 5# 12 oz, 2 1/2, 2, 1 3/4, 1 1/2. The fish hit like crazy during the major solunar period. Just like they were supposed to. My 5 3/4#er hit on a short cast with a chartreuse chatterbait before I engaged the reel handle. We got home at dark. My tip: Keep your fishing lure wet. Because I caught that big one on a 12' cast. Good fishin' Jerry
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Vieira's & Steamboat Slough area
Weather: Just Great! Sunny & Mild breezy am.
Water_condition: Very clear all day at 64 *
Date: 09-28-06
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 28th.........Went with Big Al & one of his lifelong friends Gary Silva..We launched his BIG thunderjet at Hogback & headed downstream,while passing a boat in front of Snug Harbor noticed this boat was hooked up with a nice chrome salmon....I just know Big Al wanted to drop his line in this area seeing a fish being caught, but I told Al lets stick to the game plan & get over to Vieira's ASAP!! After passing through the 5 mph zone Al hit the gas...The differents between my little Jetcraft & his Monster Thunderjet is about 385 horsepower verses my 50 ponies! My top speed is about 30 mph & his is 50 plus........We reached light # 1 in a record time.less than five minutes...........Started trolling the mouth of the Sacto. slowly moving upstream towards Vieira's the water was very, very clear with zero debris floating....We counted some 40-50 boats in this area.....Both Gary & myself received a short strike with no hookups till Big Al locked into a 24 lb Buck just at noon....Just after netting this fish, another boat close to us hooked up also....This action took place just at the tide change......Summary: with some 50 boats around Vieira's & 9 hours of trolling we counted or confimed some 5 fish........Could have been more fish caught but didn't see them? .......Not great odds if you do the math ,But fish were CAUGHT......Ended the day trolling the last hour before dusk in front of Snug Harbor......While only one of us got lucky, its was a pleasurable day spent with two intertaining fishing friends......While I'm not a Hunter, I learned much about duck hunting from Gary..Interesting! On the way home, stopped by Wimpys & was treated for juicy hamburgers!! Thanks again Gary & Al..( I only had two $dollars in my pocket....Will hit it again at miller on Monday Oct.2nd.....See ya on the river....Bob H, ( Naked)...
Name: Nick Garcia
Email: nick@tactilesign.com
Location: Pittsburg area
Weather: warm
Water_condition: Rough -Windy -White Caps
Date: 09-28-06
Ron Hodges and I tried for a sturgeon bite in his boat. Heard that the Pittsburgh area was "hot". Crossed over to Mouth of Montezuma Slough but the wind didn't let us stay at anchor too long. We tried ta sea anchor with a 5 gal can with holes, but that didn't work (no strong current.) We went out on the Main River and fished near Broad slough - Changed over to trolling -to no avail. Found a spot where we saw lots of fish on our finder, anchored up again and caught a bunch of undersized stripers. Mark you're still King of the River.
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento/San Joaquin Rivers
Weather: Windy AM/Breeze in the PM
Water_condition: Dirty to Semi Clear @ 68 Degrees
Date: 09-28-06
Thursday, September 28, 2006...I hate wind! Windy again and dirty water through the AM, then a little breeze and semi clear water. We trolled Rebels and Bombers from the mouth of Threemile Slough on the San Joaquin River, Eddos, Antioch Bridge, Sherman Lake, Broad Slough, Collinsville, Montezuma Slough, back up to the West Bank, Decker Island, and the Old Dairy. Only 4 small keepers under 5 pounds until 1 p.m. Then we hit some shallow trolling. We caught 2 shakers and 5 more keepers at 15#, 10#, 9#, 8#, and 7#. Quit late and headed in. The best bite was after the pm tide change. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Ron Bernhardt
Email: Rebernhardt@aol.com
Location: South Delta
Weather: Fog then sun
Water_condition: stained
Date: 09-28-06
Tried to get out to one of my favorite Old River fishning spots at the crack of dawn - before they opened the *$*&^** gates at Clifton Court. No such luck - the river (only) was socked in with fog until about 8am. When we were finally able to give it a try we hooked two very small stripers - the second one of which decided to get even with me by burying one of Marks recommended extra sharp treble hooks in my thumb - barb & all! Luckily I had someone with me to cut the hook & separate me from the fish. The day ended at Kaiser where fortunately they were able to remove the hook without having to make an incision. I'll strictly be using my fish grabber from now on!! Ron
Name: Nancy Manning & Carter Vanderford
Email: nancy.manning@sbcglobal.net
Location: Miller Park
Weather: warm - 88 degrees
Water_condition: murky
Date: 09-28-06
Carter and I started the day at Discovery Park around 12:30 p.m. wanting to catch the outgoing tide. We saw about a dozen boats anchored backtrolling at the mouth. A bank fisherman told us that a bait store told him a 50 lb. salmon was caught there sometime recently. We jigged in a few spots and went down the river almost to Minnow Hole. We saw one dying salmon a little above river from the Minnow Hole swimming on the surface and a few salmon heads and parts that floated by. Several boats along the river trolling or jigging. We noted a few large fish on the fish finder running about 6 to 8 ft. down. On Friday we will be back to troll a little.
Name: Danny Thompson
Email: maraudir@hotmail.com
Location: Questions Help
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 09-28-06
Not sure if this is the right place to post this, but I was wondering if someone could tell me the tide relation for Mildred Island. I can't seem to figure it out with a tide table booklet. Thanks.
Name: SHELL MAN
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal,net
Location: Sacramento yaht club
Weather: warm 94 degree
Water_condition: off color
Date: 09-27-06
yesterday went fishing with the naked fishermen bob. bob started his morning stoping at his local shell gas station on florin and i-5 to talk to the manager. to invite the manager to try his luck. he got to miller park around 6.30 am. trolled by the yaht club and had one take down on a chartuse and silver silvertron spinner at 12.40pm. We talk to big al and his thunderjet boat and he went to garicia bend and talk to one person on a boat the he said he landed one fish. Our report is the same 10 hours of trolling and no fish. Bob is fishing verona today with big al. good luck to all who is fishing today and come that shell station to let me know how you did.
Name: Bill Crooks
Email: whc@fish
Location: Sacramento at Rio Vista
Weather: Windy in am.
Water_condition: Mostly dirty but some clean
Date: 09-27-06
Ted Fagunes & I wanted to launch at Sandy Beach (Where we have a pass) but it is still closed. Then we headed to Sherman (Where we have a pass) but the waves were too high. We turned around & laid ten large on the state to launch at Brannan at the top of the tide. We fished the west bank mainly because it was so rough. We could not get to the power lines. Outgo was dirty. As the incoming started the water laid down (Da!) We went up above the bridge. All the water on the east side was very clear. I’m sure it’s due to the old sac. (Da!) We caught a lone wolf at 9# on a rebel. We stayed on that spot for one hour with not another bite.
Name: Hil Felton
Email: wxyz
Location: Ice House Resv.
Weather: breezy, calm, white caps, choppy
Water_condition: gin clear
Date: 09-27-06
The Wheels and Reels fishing club, after hearing favorable reports about Ice House, decided to hold their monthly derby there. Today was slooooooow and though fishable, windy at times. At the scale ALL fish were UNDER a pound! Not only that; but there was a four way tie for heaviest fish. Out came the trusty balance beam to straighten things out. Dan Wolfe was declared the winner, with Bob Skinner second and Hil Felton took third. The other person, Frank Severn, was eliminated.(tearfully) The water level is going down-- maybe that had some effect on the bite. I caught fish on a trout rapala using 3 colors of lead core. Also on a brown grub behind a seps side kick at 30 ft. And on a good old night-crawler behind a sling blade at 20-35 ft. Our hosts, Jack Turner and Frank Severn, served up a lunch of cold cuts, fresh bread, potato and macaroni salads chips, cookies and soft drinks. All served with a smile to the hungry anglers. Our thanks to Jack and Frank! Hil Felton
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River to Collinsville
Weather: WINDY, WINDY, WINDY til 1 p.m.
Water_condition: MUDDY, MUDDY, MUDDY @ 68 Degrees
Date: 09-27-06
Wednesday, September 27, 2006...Short and not too sweet...Mark Andronico went striper trolling with me today. The weather was WINDY, WINDY, WINDY until I quit at 1 p.m. Then it looked like the wind started to die down. The water was DIRTY, DIRTY, DIRTY at 68 degrees. Not much action for me this day. One lost fish on the West Bank, and we caught one 4 pound striper down by Collinsville. Home very early. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Gene Chapman
Email: efchapman59@attglobal.net
Location: Rio to collins
Weather: TOO WINDY for my Boat
Water_condition: Great 67*
Date: 09-26-2006
Biff invited me to go striper chasing with him in his boat,(it was too windy for my boat),,,WE fished westbank,Decker island,and broad slough we used Bombers,broken back rebles & rattle traps,,Caught fish on Bombers and brokenbacks,,,landed 5 stripers,,,11#,,,9#,,,5#,,,4#,,,3# Let the 9# go,,,home by 5:oopm
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Miller Park
Weather: Sunny, Smokey Warm
Water_condition: Better conditions at 64.5 *
Date: 09-26-06
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 26th............A FUNNY THING HAPPENED AT THE SACTO YACHT CLUB!!!!!! Fish were caught.................between 10:00am. & noon 4 fish on for about 7 boats ( Not MIne) & two landed...........Its a start! Will be out again on Weds. with Big Al.......See ya on the river. Bob H. ( Naked)
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Rio Vista to Collinsville
Weather: A Little Breezy, but OK
Water_condition: Slightly Off Color @ 68 Degrees
Date: 09-26-06
Tuesday, September 26, 2006...Well, we did a segment on trolling for stripers for the Fun Fishing TV Show which aires on Comcast. Alan Fong and Warren Trumbly fished with me today. It was a pretty tough start. Only two hits and misses in the first 2 hours of trolling. We trolled Bombers upriver for nothing, then left for the Collinsville area and trolled Rebels. Finally, some small keeper stripers started biting and we wound up catching 10 keepers to 6 pounds. Around 12:30 p.m. we left that area and headed back up to the West Bank and made a shallow troll with Bombers. 4 hits, losing 1, missing 1, and catching an 8 pounder and a 9 pounder. Enough video for the show. It was a tough day of catching for me. Quit early and headed for home. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: OV.......
Email: mike_ov@hotmail.com
Location: Sac River Elkhorn
Weather: perfect
Water_condition: high stained 63.5
Date: 09-26-06
I told my buddy Shayne about another really good tip from Mark Wilson, and he agreed we should try it out. So we got the bottom of his boat wet; fished above the Elkhorn Bridge. The target was those smelly, slimy salmon. The reports were so sad we figured we could do no worse. But we did manage to jig one up, a nice bright jumper (probably foul hooked) that headed into a snag at the shore line .I didn’t think they were that smart. Anyway smarter than us. A few other boats jigging and trolling. We did try trolling for naught. Saw a few rollers and jumpers also. Fun day chasing the big ones. OV
Name: shesakepr
Email: thebesharas@sbcglobal.net
Location: vierras to bridge
Weather: good
Water_condition:
Date: 09-26-06
On the water at 6:00 am draggging spinners til noon nothin saw one boated out of 30 or so boats.
Name: MJB aka Mike
Email: jig_man15@yahoo.com
Location: South Moklume
Weather: Out.......Standing
Water_condition: Clear/Cloudy
Date: 08-24-2006
Sunday, I launched out of Wimpy's & headed south, in search of Striper's/Large Mouth Bass. I caught plenty of Bass , from dink's up too 4-lbs., the Striper count was ZERO... BUTT HERE'S Some good new's for all you Salmon fisher men/women, I THINK THE SALMON ARE MAKING A RUN FOR IT.... I wittnested two salmon being netted, one was a 20 lb. hen (DIME BRIGHT) & the other one........ I just saw SILVER & NO LINE'S. I also heard rumor of two other Salmon , being caught in & around the same location (South Moklume). Well good luck, MJB
Name: e chapman
Email: efchapman59@attglobal.net
Location: West banl to Broadslough
Weather: very nice
Water_condition: interesting,,,67*,,,light wind sometimes
Date: 09-25-2006
Trolled from 5:30am until 1:30pm (8 hours) not one strike tried Bombers,,,Rebels,,,Ratle Traps,,,West bank,,,Decker island ,,& Broad Slough,,,At 2:15 pm Chet caught a 5 pounder,,,Doubled back I caught a 5 pounder,,,Doubled back twice more,,,Chet got another 5 and I got another 5,,,four bites total,,,and 4 fish in 30 minutes You can't catch fish if your lure is not in the water,,,We saw Mark Wilson on the water,,so we knew it was going to be a good day fishing And we had "NIKKI" the wonder dog for luck
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Rio Vista to Collinsville
Weather: Beautifully Balmy
Water_condition: Slightly Off Color at 68 Degrees
Date: 09-25-06
Monday, September 25, 2006...Arthur Bard and David Varshawsky went striper trolling with me today. We trolled Bombers upriver of Decker Island for 5 keepers and 1 shaker striper to 8 pounds. We trolled Rebels and Yo-Zuris down towards Collinsville for another 14 keeper stripers to 10 pounds. Most fish were in the 5# to 7# range. We kept fish at 10#, 9#, 8#, 7#, 6# and 5#. Quit late and home after rush hour. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: CaptainJack73
Email: navesj@yahoo.com
Location: Sherman Island
Weather: nice!
Water_condition: semi-clear
Date: 9-24-2006
9/24/2006 – Launched at Sherman Island at 9:30 am and headed to my usual spot below channel marker 8. Wanted to try out the rebuilt Evinrude 70 for the first time. It ran great, but the fishing was lousy. The weather was beautiful, only a light breeze. Sturgeon were jumping everywhere – I must have seen or heard at least 40 jumpers. Used roe, lamprey, pile worms and shad for two shaker stripers and that was it. Lots of junk bites on the outgoing tide, while the incoming tide was almost dead. As is usually the case, when the sturgeon are jumping they are not biting. Thought about trolling for stripers but I checked out the west bank and it was muddy from all of the weekend boat traffic. Off the water at 6:00 pm.
Name: Thunderbolt Kevin
Email: kevin.wells@intel.com
Location: Verona up and down
Weather: beautiful
Water_condition: less crud
Date: 09-24-06
Thunderbolt it is, one of my favorite Clint Eastwood movies is by that title, in part, anyway :) OK, so good news. As you may remember I got my father-in-law into a fish on his last day and I got my Dad into a nice 21# buck, at which point my anxiety dropped to "0" and a few hours later I scored my VERY FIRST Silvertron salmon, a hard fighting 18+ # buck, I say hard fighting as I had switched to a 17# mono leader thinking my 30# fireline was too visible. I solved my twisting issue, inadvertrently, I had to replace a hook on my silvertron and in doing so had to trim the tube that covers the junction of the hook to the the lure, once I did that the hook was free to roll around where before I notice it was kinked at one angle. Once I saw this I realized that was the problem the lure(s) were acting like mini-propellers off off the main shaft of the lure slowly twisting the leader. I understand those lures are locally grown, so if anyone know "Mr. Silvertron" you may wanna pass this along, and tell him my re-engineering fees are quite cheap, just a few lures of each is fine :) Hopefully Sunday was the beginning of some good stuff for you all, I however get to go back to work. I saw more fish coming in Sunday then I have seen all season, GOOD LUCK!!!!! Thunderbolt out!
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Steamboat,Minor & Deep water channel
Weather: Very Nice sunny with light winds
Water_condition: off colored to semi clear 68*
Date: 09-25-06
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 24th................Had my wife Sandy with me on this warm sunny Sunday. Put in at Hogback & headed up Cache slough to Minor to try some bait fishing on the out go. Lots of debris floating down the river, think it was from Fridays big winds? leaves,small branches etc.. Had some very nice fresh shad that I picked up at Bob's Bait...$25.00 worth!! While we caught alot of schoolie size stripes to 5 lbs, didn't get into the larger ones on this tide.........Trolled outside in the deep water channel ( deep running rebels) no action as I think the water is still too stained. Returned to inside Minor & trolled rebels for no action........The tide was now coming back in.....Got the bass rods out & started throwing Speedtraps in the minnow patterns.......Caught many bass, all very small! With alot of boats earlier in the day hitting this area hard, with hardware ,it probally didn't help our production....... At 2:00 pm. in the afternoon, I get a call from my good buddy Tom Ramage. He tells me he hit two chromer bucks in my honey hole ( Yacht Club) 37# 28#......using green silvertrons..Go Fish!!!!while I'm banging small black bass & small schoolie stripes, he has a banner day on the salmon.........and on Sunday!!.....Happy for you Tom....Ended the day at the mouth of Steamboat fishing the last of the incoming tide with a few nibbles....Will hit Miller park again on Tuesday & see what happens.....See ya on the river.....Bob H. (Naked).........P.S. Get ready Big Al......
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Rio Vista to Collinsville
Weather: Very, very NICE Today!
Water_condition: Off Color at 68 Degrees
Date: 09-24-06
Sunday, September 24, 2006...Chuck Jacobs and Jack Harris went striper trolling with me today. We trolled Bombers upriver and Rebels downriver. It was slow upriver, catching only 2 small keepers out of 4 hits to 4 pounds. We did lose one between 10 and 12 pounds. Since nothing was happening upriver around the Old Dairy, Decker Island and West Bank, we headed down by Collinsville. There we caught 9 more keeper stripers to 5 pounds, and lost 2 others around 7 or 8 pounds. There was no real bite window today. Quit early and headed in. Oh, we did catch one stinky 10# male salmon on the West Bank on the last pass of the day. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: partner
Email: bluebiker@aol.com
Location: wards landing
Weather: sunny and wind
Water_condition: stained
Date: 09-26-06
We fished wards landing yesterday for one fish. a 28inch chrome hen. We used uncle larry spinners in green and white.25 to 30 boats on the water, we saw only one other fish come to net. I would say yesterday was slow for us.good luck partner
Name: Bob Harries ( THE NAKED FISHERMAN )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Just got back from a party!!
Weather: N/A
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 09-23-06
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 23rd............9:00pm. Kevin, read your fishing report & had to reply ASAP!! I guess I have gave you a new name? THUNDERBOLT......I really meant to say thunderjet but Thunderbolt came out instead!.......I kind of like it......Kevin Wells Aka Thunderbolt.......Oh well!...... If your gonna get the big fish ( #30lbs) plus you don't have to go up river....These fish can be caught anywhere in there upstream migration...Looks like your fishing schedule only allows you a short time to get into some action. You talked about going elk hunting very soon. Hang in there! You'll start banging them even if the run has got off to a slow start. For myself, I'm taking my wife ( Sponser) out for a day of striper fishing tomorrow ( Sunday)..Then back to Miller park on Monday trolling silvertrons for the mystery salmon.......For the record, my line never twist using a stainless duo lock snap size 54....Maybe its the back trolling? don't know.......Made a trip to Vieira's today to get some shad for tomorrows fishing, counting some 80 boats trying for salmon. Don't know how they did !! Hope it was better than last week? See ya on the river...Bob H. ( Naked).......
Name: Danny Thompson
Email: maraudir@hotmail.com
Location: B & W Marina
Weather: Nice Day
Water_condition: 65-67
Date: 09-23-06
Started the morning at about 6:20am at B&W for the outgoing. Trolled red/white rebel with white worm trailer and a hyper striper. Also tried rat-l-traps, rebels, and bombers in different colors for nothing in the Mokolumne. Went to False river and didn't get anything either. Found one small boil and ran a rat-l-trap through it for shaker. Came back to the Mokolumne for the incoming and didn't get anything as well. Anyone know if the stipers have come in to the San Joaquin river system as far as say Mildred? Don't get to hear much for that area. Good luck out there.
Name: Thunderjet-Kevin AKA Thunderbolt
Email: kevin.wells@intel.com
Location: Verona up and down
Weather: nice THurs- VERY Windy Fri
Water_condition: splotchy, no true feather/sac seam
Date: 09-21-22
Well, another dissapointing couple of days, 13hrsx2daysx2-3 rods= 0 salmon. I tried backtrolling with flatfish, dual chrome blade green silvertrons (that constantly twist my leader, not sure if anyone has success with a swivel just after the lure or not, I didn't use once as it makes it sooooo long, I figured it was limiting my success, BOB, ANY TIPS OF Silvertron use?) Back drifting roe, Blue fox, spent the last day (fri) being blown all over with just kwikfish, thinking my variables of terminal gear may be playing against me, marking lots of something, but no fish, no take downs, one boat tied to the marina got one or two, I think he is fishing the poles where the fish may be hiding from the current and swimming out to slam his silvertrons that look to be 3-way swiveled less than 12" off of the deck. Well my fathers last day of fishing with me is Sunday, and he is back to Idaho, so I am hoping to bring him into at least one dang fish. We have been chasing his 30#r for 6 years, in years past when the fishing was actually productive there would be three identically equipped rods and of the many 30+#r's that would be landed none were his, in fact I would even rig all rods and have him pick which one he would deem his and still the 30#'r would nail another rod. I thought this year was the year for him, I keep kicking myselkf for not going further North on the sac, perhaps Coulsa for the larger avg fish, WHO KNOWS????? Anyway, everyone keep posting, I have Elk to go chase at the beginning of the month with my dad and my son, so I may only get out one more time before October and then not again until... mid to late October to try and determine if I need to move our fishing time to later in the year to increase out chances?? Keep up the good work, I refuse to believe a fish can outsmart me, but was starting to believe this to be the case until I read how NF-Bob was expereincing the same net sum zero days. Ay Carumba!!! Good luck to us all. Oh no sea lions on THur or fri, but 3 at one time on Tues.
Name: Webfoot
Email: Rebernhardt@aol.com
Location: Not fishing today
Weather: Windy
Water_condition: rough
Date: 09-22-06
Hi All, Is there anyone else on this site, besides me, that striper fishes & has an interest in reports the South Delta? I never seem to see any reports from that area??? Ron
Name: Dan De Bord
Email: ddebord2005@comcast.net
Location: Miller Park and below
Weather: nice
Water_condition: good
Date: 09-22-06
Bob, I am one of those that has been out trying to catch fish this early fall. I have not posted any reports because I just assumed it was my ineptness that was the problem. After a long layoff from fishing (over 10 years) due to work and family constraints started again last year. I read the reports every day to try and get better. I checked my pictures from last year for dates and noticed that the first fish caught on my new boat was taken on October 5. I know we were out before that, specifically the free fishing day last September, but had no luck. I mostly fish on Saturdays only so when I realized that we boated 24 Salmon between October 5 and the day after Thanksgiving last year I am holding out hope for this year still. All except one were bright chromers. Keep the reports coming and I will try to post reports on a regular basis even when wearing the skunk.
Name: Bob Harries (The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Miller Park area & down below Minnow Hole
Weather: light northerly winds Very nice
Water_condition: Slighty murky to semi clear 65 *
Date: 09-22-06
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 21st..........First official day of Fall..........12 hours of darkness & 12 hours of daylight...........And twelve hours of trolling!!!!...........Took Big Al out with me on this day & started fishing just about 7:00am. The high tide in this area was about 8:15 am..This is the time when the water is the clearest & the current slows down making it very easy to get your spinners right off the bottom. We heard a school was reported down by Vieira's & thought maybe these fish would be in the Miller Park area.......Nothing has changed but the date!! No hits & no fish..........While the north winds are howling as I enter this bleak fishing report & I just know nobodys fishing today unless they have a death wish! Will try it again next week. Interesting enough more fisherman are showing up at Miller park but are not putting the time in as no fish are being caught. As we approach October, I really don't know if this years run will materialize? Putting in 12 hour days, we should scratch out a fish every once in a while...One would think? Believe me when I tell you I have been trying with my best ability & past fishing experience to intercept this years salmon moving to the spawing grounds. I remain purpexed......Where are these fish? I really don't know? Maybe, when we get into OCTOBER the mystery will be solved..Its either gonna be a very poor run for the year 06 or a very late run that maybe we can salvage in the later Months.........You can rest assured I won't give up nor other fisherman who have the passion to catch these Fall run monsters..........On a positive note, sure glad Mr. Striper is right on schedule in the Delta...........See ya on the river.....Bob H. (Naked)..,........P.S. David Hammond & others.. DON'T GIVE UP YET!!!..........
Name: Eric Simoni
Email: esimoni@sbcglobal.net
Location: Grizzely - Suisun Bay- Montezuma Slough
Weather: Hot, calm, clear, no wind
Water_condition: good
Date: 09-21-06
Incoming tide, started bait fishing by Garnet Pt. Suisun Bay, bullheads, later anchovies, lot of small fish (stripers) Near top of tide, started trolling the tules near the shore line in Grizzely bay near the mouth of Suisun- Montezuma. Used mostly hairrisers with tail, white/black, white/purple, scroungers. Lots of fish 25 or so shakers, biggest fish schoolies around 5 lbs. Brought home my limit. Also found action in the sloughs, by Grizzely Island, Nurses slough, cutoff slough- Talked to others that did well farther in the sloughs with shad. Great Day!
Name: John Cullen
Email: hammerjohn@sbcglobal.net
Location: Port of Sacramento
Weather: Just Beautiful
Water_condition: 69 to 71 degrees
Date: 09-21-06
I took Hap Hammonds out yesterday, we launched at 0730 with no one else around. Weather was just beautiful. We did see some small boils right at launching. We jigged for a while then moved on. We trolled varous plugs all up and down the channel with no joy. It seemed to us that the most concentration of fish were around markers 77 and 79. We jigged that area and caught a couple small dinks but couldn't raise anything else. When we came back to the basin we trolled through the sail boat cove and noticed small activity there. We stopped and jigged and Hap snagged a 4 to 5 lb Catfish. That was it for the day. For those of you who fish the Port, the dredging operation on the right as you leave the basin is over and the equipment and boom has been removed. So it's completely clear and open again. There is some construction going on on shore there. We believe it's all for a new cement plant. OK fisherpeople, tight lines. j.
Name: Nick Garcia
Email: nick@tactilesign.com
Location: Montezuma to the Mothball Fleet
Weather: Calm winds
Water_condition: Clear
Date: 09-20-06
Ron Hodges and I drove to the Grizzly Island Ramp and went West to the MB Fleet. Our objective was to catch a sturgeon. . We left Sacramento and saw the trees leaning South. Strong winds! The wind at Montezuma was calm as can be (5mph) as was our trip to the MB fleet. We anchored up and all we got were small stripers. We went back toward the ramp and anchored up again where Bob Terrell caught a big one when I was with him. No luck just small stripers. As a lark, we decided to follow Montezuma Slough all the way to the East end near the town of Collinsville. It was pretty calm there too. We played around there but only caught some "dinks". We saw a couple of sturgeon leap out of the water at the MB Fleet so they are there.
Name: Nick Garcia
Email: nick@tactilesign.com
Location: Montezuma to the Mothball Fleet
Weather: Calm winds
Water_condition: Clear
Date: 09-20-06
Ron Hodges and I drove to the Grizzly Island Ramp and went West to the MB Fleet. Our objective was to catch a sturgeon. . We left Sacramento and saw the trees leaning South. Strong winds! The wind at Montezuma was calm as can be (5mph) as was our trip to the MB fleet. We anchored up and all we got were small stripers. We went back toward the ramp and anchored up again where Bob Terrell caught a big one when I was with him. No luck just small stripers. As a lark, we decided to follow Montezuma Slough all the way to the East end near the town of Collinsville. It was pretty calm there too. We played around there but only caught some "dinks". We saw a couple of sturgeon leap out of the water at the MB Fleet so they are there.
Name: Webfoot
Email: Rebernhardt@aol.com
Location: South of Disco Bay
Weather: Sunnny/Hot
Water_condition: clear - 72 degrees
Date: 09-21-06
Had some beginners luck after a loooong layoff from chasing stripers - due to surgery, family illness, etc. I covered lots of flat calm water today & managed to land 5 Stripers from 4# to 12# on a single broken back Rebel. So far I've not had any luck using Mark's method of fast trolling Bombers here in this end of the Delta. It's good to be back! Ron
Name: shesakepr
Email: thebesharas@sbcglobal.net
Location: Garcia Bend to American
Weather: Wind
Water_condition: dirty
Date: 09-20-06
On the water at 5:30 trolling up to the American in spots till 10:00 for zero swithced over to the jigs till 12:30 foul hooked and released a 12 pounder. I think they're in. " joken" Quick question, My boats a 24 North River with a pilot house and cant get speed under 31/2 to 4 mph with a sock out going with the current. In your opinion will direction or speed increase a strike. Thanks for your knowledge.
Name: Bill Crooks
Email: whc@fish
Location: Sacramento River
Weather: Too much wind!
Water_condition: Big waves!
Date: 09-20-06
Ted Fagunes & I had a huge, Portagee, breakfast so we didn’t hit the water until 8:00AM at Brannan to catch the last of the outgo. Crossed the raging Sacto. and started on the West Bank at 8:30. Boated a 22in & threw back a 19 by 9:00AM. We thought we were on fire! Battled wind and waves. Tried to get above the bridge. Could not. You couldn’t even get off shore to fish deep. We were trapped on the west bank. Two more hits, but all misses by 2:00PM. We quit.
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Rio Vista Area
Weather: 30 - 40 MPH North WINDS!!!
Water_condition: Off Color at 68 Degrees
Date: 09-20-06
Man I hate wind. Northerlys to 40 mph today...Wednesday, September 20, 2006...Ed Inaba, George Morita, and Ben Fukui braved the winds with me today to go trolling for striped bass. It was nasty. There was a little bite around the change of the low tide, and that was it. We lost 3 big fish, one over 25 pounds, right at the boat, that got my "good catchin" lure. We wound up with 8 keeper stripers at 11#, 10#, 8#, 7#, 6#, 4#, 3#, and 3#. Quit early because of the winds and headed for home. We trolled Bombers on the West Bank, and that was about the only place you could fish, and even then splash made us put on the summer rain suits. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Home reading reports
Weather: N/A
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 09-20-06
REPLY.............Thanks Mr. THUNDERBOLT & DAVID HAMMOND for telling it like it is....Not many fish in the system & I know its hard to report time & time again after many hours of being SKUNKED!! Easy to type a great day of fishing........ Bob...
Name: Thunderjet-Kevin
Email: kevin.wells@intel.com
Location: The mouth and up
Weather: Hot, to not so hot
Water_condition: murk
Date: 09-17-19
"NF-Bob" brought up a good point and he is correct I and I imagine others havent been reporting the bad days, over the last couple of weeks I have been out on 7 trips, logging 12~ hours each with anywhere from 2-3 rods out, so , figure easily 200 hours total lure time and from that...... one bite while back trolling a flatfish wrapped and one bagged- 20# hen, mature eggs and what was odd was the meat was better colored than any male I have ever landed and on the "wrong side of the river". It was better earlier? None being caught of any real number(seen 0- one a day) or size (mostly 7-12#) I am just dragging my dad around and son and trying to tie into a few.
Name: ed herline
Email: forgiven60@juno.com
Location: Stockton-Above the Port
Weather: sunny-liitle wind
Water_condition: coffee
Date: 09-19-06
Launched at the end of March ave, decided to do some black bass fishing, bad ideal the water was coffee stained in the main river as well in the backwaters, I almost got skucked today, so went home around noon, evern tried to to troll for some strippers for a while, but no hits, I want be fishing down there for a while. Still a great day to be out on the water, the worse day of fishing is still better than a good day at work. Till next time.
Name: David Hammond
Email: david-hammond@comcast.net
Location: Vierras Resort
Weather: Sun & Wind
Water_condition: Off color @ 67.7 Degrees
Date: 09-19-06
Well Bob here it is........Eight plus trips this month, 60 hrs. on my new kicker for......ONE hook-up that came unbuttoned 10 seconds later. Yeah Bob, that's right, I'm one of those putting in the time on the River for those mystery salmon, so don't feel bad. Meanwhile my buddy Mark and others are slaying the stripers 10 minutes away. Rich Tiptons hammering sturgeon in Suisun Bay...I'm constantly battling with myself to stay after those salmon! Today I saw the most action ( I guess you could call it that.) yet, 6 hookups resulting in 3 salmon mostly caught on the only lure we use around here...Double-bladed Silvertron, what a surprise! I guess us salmon fishermen know we have a short window to catch a HOG so we're willing to put in the time. Besides we have the whole rest of the year to catch the other species.
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: North Delta
Weather: Warm and hot
Water_condition: Stained
Date: 09-18-06
Oh! I also forgot that I missed four good bites with my finesse fishing. Jerry
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Hog and Sycamore sloughs
Weather: Calm and hot
Water_condition: Stained
Date: 09-19-06
The bass were'nt hitting spinner baits as well as two weeks ago. Gordon caught one keeper on a spinnerbait. I caught one 2 1/2 #er flippin a Sweet Beaver right next to the bushes. Just like Alan taught last Sat.. Thanks Alan! I caught 9 keepers and Gordon caught only 3. However, he caught that last 2 1/2#er just before we left. I also caught a 2 3/4#er pitching a Gulp Sinking Minnow right at the edge of the bushes. That's it! Jerry
Name: Bob Harries (The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Miller Park area again
Weather: Warm afternoons Sunny Nice
Water_condition: Still on the murky side At 65.3 *
Date: 09-18-06
Monday Sept 18th......................Knowing lots of stripers are schooling down in the delta...I made another bad decision & tried salmon trolling at Miller park....11 hours & nothing!!! My neighbor & fishing buddy Jack Thomason also gave it a try but he was smart & left around noon.......A total of 5 boats in the area early & zero fish once again.........Heads up for all you WORKING fisherman that take time off to fish the fall run.......I know when I was working I always took the first three weeks off in October & most of the time did very well as the salmon run usually got underway during this period......This year I don't know???????Notice very few reports locally & mostly by me......Guess some fisherman won't put in a report unless they are having positive results. While its too soon to PANIC its something to think about...In normal years, the fish are staging in large numbers just outside the Golden Gate & getting ready for the honey moon ( spawning ) Oh well, maybe we have been spoiled with good runs the past couple of years? ...............Glad you had a good time trout fishing Mr. Big Al. Welcome back.....Weather looks good next 4-5 days not too hot with the start of some fall conditions......Hey Tom Ramage, will keep you posted,looking forward to see you at Miller in October..........Bob H. ( Naked).............
Name: Rick Moore
Email: shuddabeen@sbcglobal.net
Location: about Allen Fong
Weather: good
Water_condition: good
Date: 09-17-06
Allen called sunday to catch up and let us know hes is getting alonb prety well for some one who had his chest cracked twice!!!! Said he is bored so give him a call or e-maim him he sems to b lonley.He in good sperits and not geting any of his honey does done so his must b doing something right.SHUDDABEEN
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Rio Vista Area
Weather: Very, very NICE today!
Water_condition: Slightly Off Color @ 68 Degrees
Date: 09-18-06
Monday, September 18, 2006...George Goto and Jim Fukui went striper trolling with me today down by Rio Vista. We caught fish on the last of the outgoing, through the change at low tide, and on the first part of the incoming. The weather was beautiful and the water was slightly off color at 68 degrees. We caught 1 shaker striper and 13 keeper stripers to 20 pounds (released). We quit early and headed in. We kept fish at 6#, 6#, 8#, 8#, 10#, and 17#. All shallow water trolling. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Big Al's Fishing
Email: bigalsfishn1@sbcglobal.net
Location: Eagle Lake Near Merrill campground
Weather: Clear & 27 degrees in AM
Water_condition: Clear, full of tui chubs
Date: 07-18-06
After trolling our local rivers for salmon with little or no sucess decided to fish up north. Found out Trinity river area I usually fish was closed down due to persistant wild fires. Went to Eagle lake and fished Sunday morning for a couple of hours from shore. I was told in Susanville the water had to cool down at Eagle Lake before the fishing would get good from shore. I decided to try anyway. My wife and I took lawn chairs and fished near the Merrill campground off the shore. We used clear floats with night crawlers and caught our limit of 20 inch beautiful Eagle Lake trout in an hour. The fish were constantly cruising the shores eating Tui Chubs. There were billions of these bait fish swimming the shores. There was a cold front that went through that helped the bite. Fishing pressure was non existant where we were fishing. Well worth the drive to get away from the city anytime. Well back to Salmon trolling Tuesday......BOB wish you were there, your boat would be perfect for there...see you on the river Big Al
Name: Bill Deutsch
Email: coke30years@comcast.net
Location: Rio Vista---Decker area
Weather: Mostly perfect
Water_condition: off color 65.5*
Date: 09-17-06
Fri Sept 15, My fishing buddy Dale & I launched at Brannon 5:30 PM fished to 7:30PM, fished in the Decker Island area W/B16 Bombers, R/W,white worm, in 7’ to 9’ at 3.5 mph for 4 Strippers, 7#,12#, 14#, 15#. Stayed at the campground overnight. Sat. Sept 16, left the dock at 5:30 AM Fished the same area till 11AM, 4 strippers at 8#,12#, 13# 14# then from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM 6 strippers 5#, 6#,6#, 7#, 7#, 8#. Stayed at the campground for another night and started out at 5:30 AM Sunday Sept 17th fished same area, nada, The Dairy, nada, above Rio Vista, nada, West bank, nada, back to Decker for 2 at 5# finished at 11AM. Had a great time, kept a few for eating. The weather was mostly great with a little wind at times, and like glass others.
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: North Delta Deep Water channel , Minor etc.
Weather: Partly Cldy Very Fall like conditions
Water_condition: Semi Clear to off colored at 68*
Date: 09-15-06
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 15th......Fished alone today. Stopped at Romeo's bait in Freeport & picked up a few packages of frozen anchovies knowing he didn't have any shad....Launched at Hogback & headed towards the deepwater channel via Cache slough...No big winds on this day, only some chop on the water from light delta breezes. Had a 3 ft. incoming tide till early afternoon & a minor outgoing tide late.......Trolled into Minor slough & caught 3 stripers on rebels very quickly, must have hit a school that didn't hand around long? This bite was short lived!! Largest striper caught & released was about 6 lbs.......Went out to the deepwater channel, but the water was too stained & decided to return to the inside of Minor and do some Bass fishing ..Concentrated by the first inlet in Minor...Used weightless senko worms & hooked 6 largemouth to 3 lbs.......The bass were in a positive mode & very active. Further back in the inlet I went to throwing speedtraps just next to the over hanging brush & rip rap & caught 5 more bass & 4 small striped bass that really ripped my light equiptment...The tide started to go back out pretty good at around 3:00pm....Time to use those anchovies!!! Anchored in 15 feet of water. Knowing there would be lots of juvenile stripers hitting the bait, I used lots of thread to keep the little guys from stealing the soft bait.......To my surprise, the stripers were all in the 3 to 8 lb. class!! .........and they were hammering like they were starving to death! Think I would have done much better if I had some fresh or frozen shad. really tough wrapping the anchovies on the hook....really soft stuff! These fish are probally the ones that have been hanging in the Rio Vista area & have moved into this part of the delta? As the afternoon turned to dusk, decided to call it a day and head back to the launch before dark........Anytime you can catch largemouth bass & schoolie stripers together in one area, its a good day. First time I have bait fished since April........See ya on the river Bob H. (Naked)....
Name: The Tibbs
Email: raven@the-ravens.net
Location: not applicable
Weather: not applicable
Water_condition: not applicable
Date: 09-15-06
Has anyone heared how Alan Fong is doing?
Name: Rick Iwatsubo
Email: riwatsubo@sbcglobal.net
Location: Southend Eagle Lake
Weather: Too Calm
Water_condition: Surface Temp 67
Date: 09-15-06
I was invited to join Jerry Bachich for a couple of days up at Eagle Lake (9/11-13/06). Fishing was good with the biggest going 20". Jerry has been fishing the lake for years and we caught most of the fish trolling flies that he ties. Since I never caught an Eagle Lake trout on the grub, I fished that a lot and managed to do OK. Weather was too perfect (never experienced 3 days in a row without wind ALL DAY). Needless to say, bite pretty much died after mid-morning. Dark grubs (black and brown) worked early in morning as well as dark olive flies. After sun hit the water, watermelon grubs and burnt orange flies were the ticket. Trolled primarily 20 to 30 feet, adjusting as the sunlight changed on the water. Started off at Miners, then worked our way to Shrimp Island each day. UV Apex, flame Needlefish, and night crawlers also worked for me. Fishing will only get better as the water temps drops. Thanks Jerry for a great time, now back to work at Fisherman's Warehouse ..... see some of you there! Rick
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Rio Vista
Weather: WINDY BIG TIME
Water_condition: Off Color at 71 Degrees
Date: 09-14-06
Thursday, September 14, 2006...Danny Hayes went striper trolling with me today in the wind. We trolled Bombers down by Rio Vista. Again, a lot of wind, and two ships went out, all dirtying the water. We had a few hits for 3 shaker stripers and 3 keeper stripers at 11#, 15#, and 25#. That was it. Quit early because of the wind and home before rush hour. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Whiteey
Email: finchaser
Location: West/East Delta
Weather: Sunny/lite wind
Water_condition: West stained east clear
Date: 09-13-06
On the west bank by 9 am with friend art and we trolled shallow water using Bombers, red head whte,rainbow colors to to power lines Then returned the way we had come for no hits. So we moved to the east side of delta trolled several other areas for no hits. Finely the fish gods gave us a little break at about 12:30p.m. we found a spot using rebels red heads and white bodies we got 8 hits as follows 1 on and off,and 2 shakers , keepers #12 #8 #6 #6 #5. Then the bite stopped as quick and started. This was a hard day on delta and we were home by 4 p.m. Not bad considering all..
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Rio Vista
Weather: Nice til 2 p.m. - Then Wind
Water_condition: Semi Clear at 71 Degrees
Date: 09-13-06
Wednesday, September 13, 2006...Ben Fukui, Ted Fukui, and Big John Sueoka went striper trolling with me today down by Rio Vista. The bite was tough, but we caught a few. Most of the action came right on the changes of the tides. Not much in between. We caught 2 shaker stripers and 11 keepers to 13 pounds. We kept fish at 13#, 11#, 11#, 10#, 8, 6#, 4#, and 4#. We trolled shallow all day. Both rainbow trout and red head/white body worked. That's it. Good luck. catch you later - Mark.
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Miller Pk area again
Weather: HOT! SMOKEY,HAZY
Water_condition: CLEARER at 68 *
Date: 09-12-06
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 12th..........The good news is the water has cleared up with the smaller tides but the fishing report remains the same.....Very Slow!!!!!! Just me & Big Al out on this day. A few fishing boats passed by,but we pretty much were the only ones pulling silvertrons in the yacht club area!! Put in 12 hours of trolling........Al had pastor Steve with him in his boat & I was alone as I'm not taking along friends till the fishing improves..........While the river on this day looked very FISHY on the incoming tide....No Action!! Late in the day Al & myself spotted a fish on the surface floating in the middle of the river..while it was close to death, it was still slighty moving its fins....turned out to be a mortally wounded buck salmon which had its stomach ripped open..( SEALION ) I think? It was not a fresh fish.....Thats it! Sorry this can't be a positive report..Will lay off for a few days & maybe chase some stripers down in the delta if the winds don't howl again with the next cold front.See ya on the river.........Hey Jerry Yuke does your partner always catch the bigger bass?? Or is Gordon just lucky? ................Bob......Naked),,,.............
Name: Bill Crooks
Email: go fish
Location: Sacramento, Collinsville to Rio Vista
Weather: Nice, no wind
Water_condition: Dirty & clean
Date: 09-12-06
Ted Fagunes & I hit the water at 7:00AM at Sherman. We went down to Collinsville. We expected the incoming water to be clean. It was dirty. As we got started we saw a huge freighter moving up stream. He may have caused much of the dirty water. We brought a 6# striper to the boat but it came off. We fished all of our spots and most of Tomi’s for nothing. We expected the out go to be dirty. It was much cleaner. We started trolling up stream. The water became very clear above Decker. We trolled above the Rio Vista Bridge. We got a 4#. We then trolled down and got a 5#. At 2:30PM we got to the first power lines & hit dirty water again. We went home.
Name: Fish Junky
Email: n/a1234
Location: n/a123456789
Weather: little warm
Water_condition: na
Date: 91206000
Hey Jerry, How about a location or area were you were fishing.
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: North Delta
Weather: Sunny, light NW winds
Water_condition: stained
Date: 09-11-06
I fished with my regular partner yesterday. Gordon caught 4 legal black bass to 2 3/4# and one 5 1/2 # striper. The striper hit on a spinnerbait with about two foot of line out. Gordon had the time of his life with that slashing striper. I only caught 8 bass to 1 3/4 ( 3 that size ), 2 crappie, and one 3 1/2 channel catfish ( on spinnerbait ). The catfish was close to the bank in the shade. I thought it was a striper. It jumped out of the water after it felt my hook setting. We caught most of the fish on spinnerbaits. And caught the rest on Gulp Sinking Minnows. The Gulp Sinking Minnow also wiggles as it drops, and also holds together much better than the Senko. The Gulp also stinks. That's it! Good fishin'! Jerry
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Rio Vista Area
Weather: A Very Nice Day Today
Water_condition: Semi Clear between 68 and 71 Degrees
Date: 09-11-06
Monday, September 11, 2006...John, no, I didn't recognize you in your new Bikini Thong Bathing Suit with Matching Top. Sorry, I was not paying attention from a distance...Bob Simms went striper trolling with me today down by Rio Vista. We trolled some Rebels in 12' to 14' of water and Bombers in 7' to 10' of water. We had some action. Several hits for 1 very ugly 10# squawfish (Bob was Squawfish Queen for the Day), 1 shaker striper, and 9 keeper stripers to 13 pounds. We kept fish at 11#, 8#, 7# and 5#. Most fish came around the high tide change in the morning at 7:30 a.m. or the low tide change in the afternoon at 1:30 p.m. One here and there in between. Not too bad a day for us, and yes, Mt. Diablo was in the background. Back to Vieira's to filet fish and home at rush hour. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: zachery
Email: 95@FoodMart.com
Location: Montezuma Slough
Weather: sunny
Water_condition: CLEAR/MUDDY
Date: 09112006
HAS ANYONE FISHED THE MONTEZUMA SLOUGH LATELY FOR STRIPERS? EITHER TROLLING OR USING BAIT. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT HAPPEND
Name: John Cullen
Email: hammerjohn@sbcglobal.net
Location: Rio Vista, west bank
Weather: beautiful, slight breeze
Water_condition: little dirty on outgoing tide
Date: 09-11-06
Went with Rick Sharp AKA Rick the glass man today in his boat. We were enable to launch at Sandy Beach, ramp was posted as closed, we don't know the reason why. Went back to the Police staion and launched. We trolled bombers with white trick worms and jigged a while but only had two small fish to show for it. Had one solid bigger fish on but didn't stick on the way in. Saw Mark Wilson, he said he had seven, don't think he recognized me. He was busy doing what he loves. Conditions were great but we couldn't make it work. j.
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked guy )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Miller Park again
Weather: cool mornings warming after10;00am.
Water_condition: Incoming tide Semi Clear at 68 *
Date: 09-11-06
Monday......Went In Jack Thomason's Lund boat today. Only fished for 4 hours!!!!No Rollers, No hits!! Not happening yet.........Off the water & home by 12:00noon..Yeah thats a record for me!! Glad Tom Ramage got a nice Chromer on Sunday....He'll have to take a class 101 on knive handling soon, as he wacked his hand petty bad with a filet knive.........The fish is supposed to bleed, not the fisherman!!!See ya on the river.........Bob ( Naked).........
Name: Sam Hughlett
Email: wa6vko@frontiernet.net
Location: Sacramento- American River
Weather: Very Nice
Water_condition: Calm 65 dergees
Date: 08-11-06
Arrived Discovery Park 06:00 a.m. one other boat on the water.. Anchored by American River and put out Flat fish with Anchoive wrap for 3 hours for nothing not a bite.. About 15 boats on the water by 09:00 trolling and jigging also didn't see a fish caught.. Started trolling about 10:00 am till 1300 for no bites at all, marked a few fish on finder but nothing taking anything so decided to head home skunked but will be back after our trip to Gold Lakes for 2 weeks starting Saturday so see ya on the river.. Sam and hope the Salmon are in by then..
Name: LuvMySon
Email: Nikokingi@comcast.net
Location: SacRiver RioVista
Weather: Nice/Sunny
Water_condition: Semi-Clear/69degrees
Date: 09-11-06
I recently moved so wasn't able to post my reports for the past couple months. Hit Sac River this morning with Jose and Jermaine. Water was pretty clear but it was hard to find fish. Put about 30 miles on the Arima and ended the day with 4 keepers schoolie size. Had to go south to Collinsville to find fish. We really wanted to stick around for the incoming tide since the water looked good but had too much to do at home. Off the water by 1pm and home by 2pm. Take Care Y'all. Nice seein ya Victor. I hope you caught more than us.
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Miller Park area down to Minnow hole
Weather: Very warm afternoons Sunny!
Water_condition: semi clear to off colored at 70 *
Date: 09-09-06
SEPTEMBER 6th & 7th......Belated fishing reports due to my IMac not going on line!........On weds. fished next to Big Al in the Thunderjet boat......We trolled in the Sacto yacht club area for a total of 12 hours!! Al cought a nice female chromer at 9:30 am......this fish went about 24 lbs.....did see some fish rolling at times & picked up a few on the Hummingbird, but as I said before" Best time for the fish to see your offerings is in the clearer water period. (Incoming tide)......Water clarity just goes down hill on the out going tide!!........Not many anglers out on this day, total of just 4 or 5 boats....Thursday, Sept 7th......Again fished next to Big Al...Trolled most of the day in the same area without any action. Decided to try downstream by the Minnow hole for a few hours.....Nothing there!.........did see more boats fishing on this day than WEDs.....While I think more fish are moving in the fishing is still tough & you must put the time in or be really LUCKY to bang one in a short time..Looking at my records for last year, I didn't see fish caught in numbers till after Sept 12th....and a really good fall run of fish the last week of SEPTEMBER.........I know every year is different ,however really think its gonna break loose in the next 2 weeks.........Hey Tom Ramage, got your message, hope you get some fish on Sunday as the tides look good in the am.hours....See ya on the river...Bob (Naked)........
Name: scott white
Email: scottsdeck@aol.com
Location: delta west bank
Weather: windy!
Water_condition: stained
Date: 09-08-06
Went out with pop (bob white) wow what a day for a ride in the delta! west bank looked like snow when we got there with all the white caps& waves thought we were back at bodega bay! anyway no fish no hits no runs for us. Hell didnot even see wilson out there! Had a great time anyway pop! Thanks
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Rio Vista Area
Weather: Windy AM/Nice PM
Water_condition: Off Color @ 71 Degrees
Date: 09-07-06
Full Moon Day...Thursday, September 7, 2006...Arthur Bard and Dave Varshawsky went striper trolling with me today down by Rio Vista. We trolled Bombers all day. Quite a bit of action for a full moon tide. Our first fish was something? It hit lightly, swam to and by the boat, and kept pulling real hard, but didn't fight real hard. A sturgeon maybe? Turned back through and caught a 14 pound striper. Another 1/2 mile and caught another 10 pound striper. The next 4 fish came off. Then we caught a 21 pound salmon. Then a double header on stripers. First in was a 4 pound striper and the other went into a snag. Got out the lure retriever and went after it. Got ahold of the hooks and broke the lure off the leader. Brought back my lure with a 6 pound striper attached. A few more fish here and there for a final tally of 2 shaker stripers, 11 keeper stripers, and 1 salmon at 21 pounds. We kept fish at 14#, 12#, 10#, 8#, 8#, and 6#. Back to Vieira's to take a picture and filet fish and home after traffic. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Ripping-Lips
Email: fishon@hotmail.com
Location: Sacramento River (South of Freeport)
Weather: 69.5
Water_condition:
Date: 09-06-06
Fished below Freeport from 5:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Trolled Silvertrons and Flatfish. Scored one 27lb buck on a Silvertron. Graphed many fish and saw 5-7 roll.
Name: Whiteey
Email: finchaser
Location: East Delta by Eddos
Weather: Sunny,no wind
Water_condition: Mostly clear
Date: 09-05-06
Left sacto at 11:45am and headed to the delta. Art said he would take me to his latest SECRET SPOT where he and his bride nailed um late last week. We trolled here and there on the way to his honey hole and picked up 3 small stripers using a red headed/white rebel and red headed/yellow rebel. Also ran into a boil of small shakers but no keepers in the bunch. We arrived at the secret hole. My palms were sweating as i dropped my lure in. WELL....bet you guessed it NO FISH THERE!!!....Art said the full moon is most likely the reason ....Hmmmmmm.. ???
Name: Bob Harries (The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: MILLER PARK AREA ( YACHT CLUB )
Weather: Very warm but nice early light winds
Water_condition: High tide semi clear- Out go- Dirty
Date: 09-05-06
TUESDAY SEPT.5th 06............Took my neighbor Jack Thomason out with me first time at Miller pk. When we launched at 6:45am. the two ramps were under water ( Front Part) Jack had to get his feet wet to enter my boat........Yeah it was high tide for sure! While the work is underway restoring the levies & barges & tugboats are all over the place there is plenty of room to fish..........Started trolling our favorite places just below the Sacto Yacht Club.........We used double bladed (Green) Silvertron spinners with 5 oz. of weight.......Jack got the only fish of the day, a 26 lb. male chromer at 8:15 am. We fished till 1:45pm as the tide was really starting to increase & the water was getting off colored on the out go..........Only one other boat in the area trolling & two other boats jigging..Zero results for them.........I'm thinking the best time to get these salmon with the water conditions as they are is on the high tide....CLEARER WATER!!!!!!!!!!!!! Could be the rice farmers are draining there fields at this time as the water is pretty off colored?...............If you are thinking about trolling this area, you must check your line for debris every 10 minutes or so as the speader or spinner will pick up this nasty stuff every 200 yds of trolling..........See ya on the river. Bob H. ( Naked)...... P.S. Hey Marty ( Whaler boat) from San Jose, we'll not catch them all till you get down here..Say hello to Raley's Mike..............Bob & Jack ....Ha,Ha!!......You are a die hard!!!!!!!!!!!.............................
Name: Thom McMahon
Email: thomnlaura@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River - Isleton and Rio Vista
Weather: Cool in the am, warmed to a great day
Water_condition: murky and about 70 degrees
Date: 09-04-06
Started the morning launching at Vierra's. Figured I would see if I could encourage a bright, shinny salmon into the boat. Dragged some flashy spinners for a couple of hours for nada. Didn't mark many fish. Still a bit early but you never know when you are going to hit a pod moving through. Decided to run over to Rio Vista area and try trolling for some stripers. Wind died down right about the time I got there and it was beautiful. Pulled a shallow Bomber for about 2 hours and passed Mark a few times. Had one quick rip on the reel but it didn't stick. Ended the day with no runs, no sticks, no errors. Still better than working on a Monday.
Name: Thom McMahon
Email: thomnlaura@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River - Isleton and Rio Vista
Weather: Cool in the am, warmed to a great day
Water_condition: murky and about 70 degrees
Date: 09-04-06
Started the morning launching at Vierra's. Figured I would see if I could encourage a bright, shinny salmon into the boat. Dragged some flashy spinners for a couple of hours for nada. Didn't mark many fish. Still a bit early but you never know when you are going to hit a pod moving through. Decided to run over to Rio Vista area and try trolling for some stripers. Wind died down right about the time I got there and it was beautiful. Pulled a shallow Bomber for about 2 hours and passed Mark a few times. Had one quick rip on the reel but it didn't stick. Ended the day with no runs, no sticks, no errors. Still better than working on a Monday.
Name: Cal Mock
Email: bboxacord1@aol.com
Location: Prospect Slough
Weather: Light Winds, Clear
Water_condition: --
Date: 09-04-06
Fished Prospect Slough near Cache with son, Charles Mock on Labor Day. The day started out windy but quickly calmed down and became very pleasant. Caught a 15 lb striper using anchovies at 17' depth on the outgoing tide. Saw several large stripers breaking water at the levee breaks.
Name: Bill Crooks
Email: bill@fish
Location: Klamath River
Weather: Fog, then sun
Water_condition: Clear, 68-69
Date: 09-04-06
Last Thursday I talked to the son of an old friend about the reports of “lights out action” on salmon & steelhead at the mouth of the Klamath. Nick Angeli is only 25 but has been fishing the Klamath for over 15yrs. He said to meet him at Steelhead Lodge on Saturday morning and we would fish 3 days. I took my camper up on Friday. (Figure on almost 8hrs if you stop to eat &gas) Nick & wife Jamie tent camped next to me & we hit the water, ¼ mi. from the Lodge, at 6:45AM. Nick has an 18ft North River jet boat. We were about 8 mi. above the mouth & you must have a jet. We used 8# test on spinning rods. We boondoggled & side drifted with roe & fish pills. You can keep 3 jacks under 22in. (We saw jacks as small as 15in!) You can’t keep adults. First day we caught 10 jacks, 2 adults, 3 half pounders, and lost many. It was almost impossible to hold on to an adult bigger than 10#. We quit at 1:00PM due to heavy, up stream wind. On river at 6:30AM on Sunday. Quit at 12:00 due to wind. Had more than 30 on. Got limits of jacks, one 8# steelhead, released a few half pounders, two adults. On water at 6:15AM on Monday. Limits of jacks, a 5# steelhead & two adults. Leave at 10:00AM to come home. There were about 50-60 boats working the 5-6 miles we fished. About 80% are large (22-24ft) guide boats. They all use either a kicker or oars to control the drift. It was not unusual to see 4 or 5 boats waiting in line to get to the head of a hole, while another 4-5 boats were drifting the hole. I was very impressed with the courtesy shown by 95% of the pilots. Only a very few, & all the Indians, would not slow down for a fishing boat. We were told that if you want to catch & release lots of adults you need to fish close to the mouth. This is just a beautiful & exciting area to fish—but do it first with a guide.
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Rio Vista Area
Weather: A Little Less Wind Today
Water_condition: Off Color at 70 Degrees
Date: 09-04-06
Monday, September 4, 2006...One of my old work buddies, Khoa Tran, went striper trolling with me today. What a difference a day makes. We trolled shallow running Bombers all day. The wind was down a little from the day before, which helped a little, but the water was a little off color. Maybe the big outgoing tide and the 4 days of steady wind made it tough. The first pass was a double header, same as yesterday. The next pass resulted in a lost fish at the boat. The next pass was a bump hit, and that was it for a couple of hours. We trolled between the Old Dairy and Sherman Lake, including Decker Island and the West Bank. The next hit resulted in another lost fish. Finally, around noon we put another couple of keepers in the boat, but that was it. 10 hits for 3 keeper stripers, all around 20" to 21". Quit early and headed in to go to dinner. A tough day of catching for me. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: West Bank, Minor, Sutter,Steamboat Etc.
Weather: WINDY! less wind afternoon pm hours
Water_condition: Dirty on out go clearer on income
Date: 09-03-06
Sunday Sept 3rd...............Launched at Hogback early Sunday morning, the first thing noticed was the delta wind! Told my wife (sponser) when we left the house, its gonna be another windy day in the delta. No surprize here as the winds were gusting 10 to 20 mph........The game plan for the day was simple. NO SALMON FISHING!!! Stripers & Bass were the target with low tide early in the day & a 3 foot high tide late in the afternoon.......It took over 45 minutes to reach the west bank from Hogback with the rollers right in our bow & water splashing over our windshield going very slow!......Started trolling shallow running bombers ( rainbow trout ) colors from Sandy's beach downstream. Half way down ran into Mark Wilson trolling up river. He gave me hand sigals of 6 fish caught but not too big!! Amazing in this wind he could control his boat & catch fish.. But, thats Mark for you, he can hook fish in a catorgorie 3 hurricane.......got my first hit of the day after passing Marks boat but it was a short strike with no hookup........shortly afterwards, Mark got his seventh fish........Tired of fighting the wind, decided to head to Minor slough & try some delta bass fishing in less wind......As we arrived at Minor the winds were much better inside and the tide was coming in..Time to try drop shotting for Mr. bass.........My wife Sandy got the first one of the day using a PINK roboworm throwing in 8 feet of water next to the over hanging brush. I got the next one using purple....These largemouths were in the 2 lb class. After catching a few more, decided to try trolling next to the rip rap using speed traps.. The smallmouth bass were all over these speedtraps as we moved upstream in minor finding most of these smallies just next to the rocks in 5 to 8 ft. of water....Its now 5:00pm. in the afternoon & the tide is at the top we are now trolling into Sutter slough area & turn right into Steamboat...the action continues to be positive as we hook a fish every 100 feet or so...At this point we have not lost a single lure all day!! Most of the smallies went less than one pound but did manage to get a dozen or so to 4 pounds!!!!These big ones will really pull your string using ulta light rods with 6 lb. test!!!! For a Labor day weekend, the recreational boats were not bad in this part of the delta as we got the usual water skiers & jet ski people moving through.....Did see a boat trolling in steamboat with a bright 30 lb salmon hanging on the side, he said" he had caught two in the past couple of days......Go Fish!!!!! while trolling for the smallies we also saw a few salmon rolling in Minor..............Maybe? they are finally coming in numbers? After making the loop from the mouth of Minor & returning the back way we had caught some 80 or so smallmouth bass & only lost one speedtrap!..........Not Bad!! .......While the winds were howling in Rio Vista & we gave up on stripers in that area we still had a good day bass fishing. Life is good!! The Giants won! Gas prices are going down! Wow!! ...... Will start fishing Miller Park on Tuesday & focus on Salmon again.... See ya on the River......Bob H. (Naked).......
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Decker Island Area
Weather: WINDY and WINDY!!
Water_condition: Off Color Slightly @ 70 Degrees
Date: 09-03-06
Sunday, September 3, 2006...Ed Inaba, Howard Hatanaka, George Morita, and Benjamin Faqui went striper trolling with me today in the WIND! My underwear and socks are still soaked. We trolled Bombers in shallow water for about 25 hits for 2 lost fish, 2 shaker stripers and 11 keeper stripers to 13 pounds. We kept fish at 13#, 8#, 7#, 6#, 5#, 5#, 5#, 5#, 4#, and 3#. A lot of boat traffic, more than a lot of wind, and bigger tides have dirtied the water slightly. Still we had action. Home early. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: BEAR (the Fat One)
Email: CSBAman@aol.com
Location: SF Bay (Berkeley-Alameda)
Weather: PERFECT
Water_condition: nice
Date: 09-02-06
My son Mike, Ed, and I fished the Bay yesterday. The weather could not have been better although the fishing could have. The Alameda Rockwall produced two small Halibut and a Ray that was close to 80 pounds, more on this in a min. Berkeley Flats produced five small hali's and a Ray that was close to 40 pounds. Ok about that damn Rockwall Ray, it ripped the crap out of my very stout Salmon net and after that he tagged me in the left thigh leaving a 1/2" hole. Both I and the Ray will live to fight another day, I thru him back to attack another unsuspecting angler in the future. All told 7 Hali's all undersized, two rays, one Salmon net ripped to shreds and a half inch battle scar to wear with pride. Fishing with My Son and My Best Friend is the way I wanna spend all my saturdays.
Name: Art Contreras
Email: artcontreras@frontiernet.net
Location: east delta, rio vista
Weather: warm & sunny
Water_condition: clear
Date: 09-02-06
Camped on the delta wedsday & thursday ..... caught the in coming tide in afternoon trolling ..... wife caught a 18 lb stripper she asked if this fish dies after spawning I told her no so she let it go ..... she caught another 1" shorter ..... total was 9 for afternoon from 8" to 18lbs ..... trolled thursday morning in coming tide didnt get 10 ft & hooked up... ended up with 17 to 12 lbs losted two big ones .... one opened dual locking swivel !!!!!! stinky salmon may not be here but there are stripper !!!!!! all fish released all fish caught in site of mt.............
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Rio Vista Area
Weather: Very Nice/Slight Breeze at Times
Water_condition: Semi Clear @ 72 Degrees
Date: 09-01-06
Friday, September 1, 2006...My hunting partner Ed Chico and his nephew Frank Florez went striper trolling with me today. We trolled Bombers all day, in sight of Mt. Diablo, and at all the locations Ted Fagunes trolled at, with the exception of one more, which I won't mention to him. We had about 30 hits for 7 shaker stripers and 14 keeper stripers to 18 pounds. We kept fish at 18#, 12#, 8#, 8#, 6#, and 6#. A lot of action for us, but we had to quit early so I could do a seminar at FW in Rocklin. No stinky salmon in my boat today and NO HOOTCHIE COOTCHIES for us. You don't need Hootchie Cootchies! That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Ted Fagunes
Email: abc123
Location: Rio Vista Area
Weather: Very Nice/Light Breeze
Water_condition: Semi Clear @ 74 Degrees
Date: 09-01-06
Friday September 1, 2006...I was able to get a day of fishing in without Bill Crooks getting in the way. I trolled for stripers in shallow water with a rainbow bomber for most of the day. In the morning I managed 6 fish to 5 pounds before making a move to a different area. As soon as I arrived in my new spot I hook into a pretty big fish. It turned out to be a 26 pound male spotted carp(stink included). I switched to a red headed bomber with a hoochie installed just like Clyde Wands taught me. The next hit was a 22 pound striper. Clyde always says that a hoochie will catch bigger fish and Bill Crooks has told me never to argue with Clyde. Don't tell Clyde but I caught the big fish in Clyde's Big Fish Hole. I only brought home the carp for Bill to smokeup
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Rio Vista to Collinsville
Weather: Very Nice/Light Breeze and Wind
Water_condition: Semi Clear @ 72 Degrees
Date: 08-30-06
Wednesday, August 30, 2006...My old boss, when I was a working man, Ed Miura, went striper trolling with me today. We trolled Bombers most of the day for numerous hits for lost fish, 5 shaker stripers, and 18 keeper stripers to 8 pounds. No bigger fish for me today. We trolled between the Old Dairy and Collinsville including the West Bank, Sherman Island, and Decker Island. We mostly trolled Bombers in water less than 10'. The water was pretty clear and the wind was down and we could run from location to location. Most fish were in the 5# to 6# range. We kept fish at 8#, 7#, 7#, and 6#. Mt. Diablo looked pretty hazy today, but we caught fish. Back to Vieira's by 5 p.m. and home after rush hour. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Hil Felton
Email: wxyz
Location: Stump mdws. Resv.
Weather: mild. light wind
Water_condition: crystal clear
Date: 08-30-06
The Wheels and Reels fishing club held their monthly fishing derby at this mtn. lake. It was attended by 19 eager fishermen that were there at the crack of dawn. We were told that the fish were small; but plentiful. The info. was correct on both points. All together 65 fish were taken and brought to the scale. That does not count the number that were caught and released, which I'm sure would double the catch count!! I said they were small--- all fish brought to the scale weighed LESS than a pound. Dan Wolfe, our tournament direct won without a struggle taking first place honors. Ralph Schuhriemen needed the balance beam to win second place over Jack Turner who settled for third. The day was made complete by watching a bald eagle and an osprey go about their business of fishing for a living. Good Stuff!! Hil Felton
Name: Bob Harries (Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Same location different boat
Weather: Breezy mild Sunny at 88 *
Water_condition: OFF COLORED TO SEMI CLEAR
Date: 08-29-06
TUESDAY AUGUST29th............Met Big Al at 6:00am at discovery park.....Leaving my boat home in the garage & having a chance to fish in Al's roomy Thunderjet was just the thing to change our luck for a chance to catch just ONE salmon........On this day very few boats out......Anchored the big Thunderjet in the hot spot just below the American where lots of fish have been caught in the past few years....23 feet of water some 80 yds out from the first Cottonwood tree.....Fished from 6:30am till 6:30 pm. (Thats 12 hours)........Same location without moving, changing lure colors every hour or so. I can tell you ZERO hits on my rod & Al had two hits with zero hookups.......Did see the sealion and we should have known that when he surfaced & shook his head back & forth we would get skunked again...Ha, Ha!.....Summary; Very few fish in this system at this time.........Did see one fish caught at 11:00am on the mudline. (Jigging) this fish was hooked in the mouth!!!!! Wow!...Same luck, different boat, Al is one of the few fisherman I could sit next to for 12 hours & be intertained, his fish stories are endless!!!! See ya on the river..........Bob H. (Naked)........
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Just below American river Sacto
Weather: Mild for August Sunny 80's to 9o's
Water_condition: Off colored to semi clear at 70 *
Date: 08-28-06
Trolled from 9:30am. till 2:00pm. One takedown & off...... Did not graph many large fish! Two fish caught on mudline ( Foulhooked) by jiggers..........And released.........Still very slow!!.........No sealions in the area.......Will try it again on Tuesday...........Bob H, (Naked)..............
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Rio Vista Area
Weather: Windy!! Again!!
Water_condition: Off Color to Semi Clear @ 70 Degrees
Date: 08-28-06
Monday, August 28, 2006...Barry and Diana Canevaro went striper trolling with me today. We trolled Bombers and Rebels for our fish. We covered water from just below Steamboat Slough to Decker Island. The wind was UP and was raining splash quite a bit. Most fish were caught in shallow water in 10' or less. We caught 4 shaker stripers, 13 keeper stripers to 12 pounds, and 1 very ugly spotted carp (25 to 30 pound salmon, snagged and released). No squawfish. The water was a little off color in some locations and semi clear in others and at 70 degrees. Mt. Diablo was in sight all day. A note: When I can see Mt. Diablo, I usually catch stripers. Most keeper fish were in the 8 to 12 pound range. Back to Vieira's early for a picture and fileting fish and home during rush hour. Thanks Barry and Diana for the company. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: 14_blast
Email: pdm1n@netscape.net
Location: Sawmill, Tahoe area
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Clear
Date: 08-26-06
We just visited Taylor Creek, I called my buddy to see what he was doing. He was watching his little girl fish at the Sawmill. He told me to come by. To make long stories short, his little girl (5 years old) thoroughly out fished the 3 little guys (wife's sister's kids 2.5, 7, and 8) I had with me. She limited out and the 3 boys didn't catch squat. Since I only brought 1 rod, I borrowed borrowed his extra rods and tackle for the little guys. We were also using the same bait...go figure. I ended up taking the little guys to the trout farm off of Blue Lake road where they were able to catch fish.
Name: Bob Harries (The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: EAST RESERVOIR (STONYFORD )
Weather: PERFECT FOR THREE DAYS!
Water_condition: CLEAR at 80 degrees........
Date: 08-26-06
August 23-25th.............With my wife Sandra going back to work next week, we decided to do our final summer fling & returned to East Reservoir for camping & BASS catching. ( No Grandkids or Pets ) just me & the wife........While most of my fishing here is in the Months of May & June, never have tried in August! The scenery is just as beautiful as earlier in the year but much ,much drier & dusty. The water level is almost as full as in June, maybe 2 feet lower? Going this time of the year & in the middle of the week I was surprised of the lack of people using this recreational reservoir!! Only a handful of campers & very few waterskiers that seemed to stay away from our fishing boat. Unlike, the State Parks there is zero charge for using this lake. And there is a reason! No Water & no paved roads leading to your camp site. You can expect to get very dirty quickly as the roads are very dusty. We brought 8 gals of fresh water & used just about all of it in three days!! They do have porta-pottys ( Non Flush) that were not bad!.......Before I give you the great fishing report... Let me tell you about the BUGS!!! They are everywhere!! Those nasty meat eating bee's were the worst! We could hardly prepare our meals either breakfast or dinner & sit outside & eat like normal campers. We ended up eating very quickly or got inside the tent to eat.. They are BAD!!!! The days we fished were at a new moon stage & it was pretty dark in the evening hours but the daytime bite was very good. The bass we caught was non stop during the whole day, even around noon when the bite usually slows down at this period.........Our mode of attack was using the drop shot method that worked very well next to drop offs or next to any of the small islands all over the west end of the lake...Average water depth we caught fish was about 18 feet..The bait was pretty much scattered all over, but really balled up in the deeper water. I'm thinking the thermocline level was some ten feet down or more? The fishfinder was our main tool finding the bait which was always surrounded by feeding bass.......Here is the equiptment we used ; Light 6 ft Fennwick spinning rods (6-12lb ) test rated with Shimano Sedona 2500 spinning reels loaded with 8 lb test Maxima.. We used 8 lb floracarbon line on the set up..with Gamakatsu # 2 drop shot hooks & 1/8 oz drop shot weights...On the hooks we used ROBOWORMS in the 4 & 1/2 inch size.. Best colors were purple or grape colors...Largest fish caught in the three days went about 4 lbs, most bass were in the 2 lb, bracket. Double hook ups were common as we passed over the schools of bass...These roboworms are very soft & float and are constantly being thrown off the hook as the bass go airborne..you can retrieve the worms if you see them on the water or just grab another one from the old tackle box..We went through some ten packs of worms in three days!!! Lots of fun hooking some two hundred or more bass while we were there all during the day time hours.....While I was hoping to get one over 5 lbs, never happened! On two evenings we tried Crappie fishing & while we managed to get some action, we never caught more than 10 per evening.......The coyotes were yipping each night along with all the night birds as we slept like babies spent from all the daytime fishing activities & running from the bee's..........After three days getting dirty & only having the lake water for a shower & sleeping on an air mattress in our 4 man coleman tent. We were ready to depart for home with loads of great fishing memories that will remain in our minds forever!!!! A short break from the local Salmon scene was just what I needed as the salmon run so far has been below par!! Nothing like your own BED!!!!!!! and lots of water to shower.........oh well Thats camping right? See ya on the river......Bob H. (Naked).......P.S my wife Sandy did a great job camping, as it was hard talking her into going.........
Name: Zachery
Email: FoodMart95@aol.com
Location: Sacramento River
Weather: Mild
Water_condition: Green to Muddy
Date: 08-25-2006
Has anyone been fishing the Sac.River with bait or even trolling? I heard trolling at night near Wimpy's with rebels was producing some fish.
Name: ron mah
Email: fishwithron2@yahoo.com
Location: scacramento
Weather: clear
Water_condition: clear
Date: 08-25-06
Jerry Yuke No need to start " my good friend " by now, everybody on the forum already know that.
Name: ron mah
Email: fishwithron2@yahoo.com
Location: scacramento
Weather: clear
Water_condition: clear
Date: 08-25-06
Jerry Yuke No need to start all your friend " my good friend " by now, everybody on the forum already know that.
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Northern Delta
Weather: Beautiful and light breeze
Water_condition: Stained
Date: 08-24-06
I took my good friend Gordon Ong out again today. And it was finally his day. Gordon caught a 7# 2oz this morning at 11am on a weightless Senko. That made up for that 5or 6#er he lost Tuesday. We caught only 9 legal size largemouths but threw back about 12 shakers. The little ones were biting all day long. Although the little ones were so small they couldn't get our senkos in their mouths. I changed to the Gulp Sinking Minnow worm and caught just as many fish. I like the Gulp Sinking Minnow cuz its firmer and holds up better than the Senko. The Senko breaks down so much faster. The Gulp is also $1/pkg cheaper than the Senko. Good fishin' Jerry
Name: Nick Garcia
Email: nick@tactilesign.com
Location: Sacramento River below Discovery Park
Weather: Cool in the AM
Water_condition: muddy/68degrees
Date: 08-24-06
My friend Gary Butler and I tried to catch a salmon or two. We were in the water at 6:30 and saw some fish roll near the entrance to the ramp. Figured it would a good day at last!!! We slowly trolled downstream down to the yacht harbor, NADA . Trolled back to Miller Park and called it quits. We used a silvertron and a blue fox # 6(red) Saw a bunch of boats trying also but no nets going up. Just not time yet. We pulled out around 11:30 AM. It was a pleasant boat ride on a cool day. Catch ya later!
Name: Alex Alexander
Email: alex-gina@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sacramento River @ Grimes
Weather: Sunny & hot
Water_condition: high for this time of year & roiled
Date: 08-22-06
The Jolly Hookers went salmon fishing at Grimes on Tuesday 8-22-06 and we were skunked. This is not the normal results for this group of fisherman but it does prove it can happen. Seven boats, fourteen fishermen, made the trip. There were a few salmon caught by the local fishermen who regularly fish this area but fishing was definitely slow. We used Sacramento River Spinner Rigs and Silvertrons on split leaders. In the Grimes area the river current is fast enough to turn spinners with the boats in an anchored position. The normal terminal tackle is spinners on spread steel leaders with a two to four ounce sinker. Anchor the boat in about ten foot of water just out of the main current and wait for a take-down. It can be a long wait but when the fish are passing through you can catch some big ones. After you have fished the area a few times you will discover that some spots are definitely better than others.
Name: Whiteey
Email: finchaser
Location: marine coast
Weather: cloudy , 10mile wind
Water_condition: lite chop
Date: 08-23-06
Gordon Light had his auto pilot fixed in bay area. so needed a test run. Even though salmon reports have been dismal in August, myself and Ron Jones accepted the invatation to see if we could jump start those salmon to bite. Also a pal of Gordon's, Shawn ???? met us down there. left the ramp at 6:30 a.m. and began trolling at 7:30 a. m. First and only salmon caught at 10 a. m. 17 lbs. never got another hit even thought there was lots of bait and even birds feeding... JUST NO SALMON THERE! and no radio talk!. So switched to bottom fish at Double Point not able to find them as time was running out so headed back to port. Ran into a hugh flock of birds off Muir Beach and gave it try...Nada!! ....
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Northern Delta
Weather: Beautiful and fair
Water_condition: Stained
Date: 08-22-06
I fished the norhtern delta yesterday with my good friend Gordon Ong. The bite was a little slow in the morning. However, it picked up as soon as the water was moving on the outgoing tide ( Major solunar ). Gordon lost a good 5-6#er in the tree limbs cuz his lazy note didn't hold up as I was turning the boat around. From now on he said he would tie a palomor from now on. He learned a good lesson. Then about 20 minutes later he lost a good 4#er. It just wasn't hooked good. We ended up with our limits. My best were 3, 2 3/4, 2 3/4, 2 1/2, 1 3/4. Gordon's were legal size. Tip: Use senkos when the sun gets high.
Name: Pastor Steve
Email: pastorsteve@cordovanazarene.org
Location: Sacramento river below the mouth of the American
Weather: Perfect
Water_condition:
Date: 08-22-06
Fished Kwikfish and sardines from 6:00 til noon. It was slow out there still. Saw 2 small salmon caught by one boat jigging through the mouth of the American. I had one take down and managed to hook one chrome 10 pounder and got to bring it in (since my sons weren't with me!) Only got knocked off anchor 3 or 4 times by bigger boats 'cruising' through. Blessings!
Name: Ron Bernhardt
Email: Rebernhardt@aol.com
Location: The Calif. Delta
Weather: ok
Water_condition: ok
Date: 08-22-06
From CSPA Striped Bass Advisory I wish I had better news on striped bass and an opportunity for you to get involved and make a difference, but despite CSPA’s best efforts and that of other groups, the striped bass fishery continues its decline with oblivion not to far off in the distance. If you go to http://www.delta.dfg.ca.gov/data/townet/ You will find the results of the DFG’s recent townet survey and the striped bass index since the 1960's. This years survey on young of the year bass is the lowest in history and continues the trend of such low survival that there will not be a year class again this year! The fishery is composed of mostly young fish. It lacks the larger more fecund female fish that could return this resource to self-sustaining levels. It appears that we will need an average striped bass index between 40 to 60 if we want to restore the fishery to a healthy self-sustaining population. Clearly, this fishery – like others in the estuary – is a victim of the water wars and excessive Delta water export. CSPA’s has been working closely with NCC - FFF and CSBA to obtain a striped bass management plan and strategy to restore this fishery to at least a shadow of its former self. Unfortunately, the DFG ran into huge fiscal problems under the Governor's 2004-5 budget and virtually terminated their striped bass program after falling some $20 million dollars down to their slashed budget. Jim Crenshaw, CSPA’s President, the chairman of Striped Bass Stamp Advisory Committee and the Bay-Delta Sportfishing Enhancement Stamp Advisory Committee is extremely concerned about the future of this fishery. Even though the striped bass stamp has more than $1 million in it, the committee has not met in more than a year! As you may know, the Bay-Delta Stamp Committee just received significant spending authority for the first time this July after two years of the stamp being in effect. A summary of the recent DFG’s surveys follows: 2006 TNS Striped Bass Index (8/18/2006) The 2006 Summer Townet Survey index for striped bass is 0.5. This is the lowest index of record. Early information from the Summer Townet Survey indicated a stronger year class, but protracted spawning and the apparent mortality to several of the cohorts led to the low index. 2005 Summer Townet Survey (8/19/2005) The 38.1-mm striped bass index for 2005 was 0.9. This is not much different than the 2004 index of 0.8. The 38.1-mm index is set when the mean fork length of striped bass is 38.1-mm, which typically occurs sometime in July. This year, the 38.1-mm mean length was reached on August 6. 2004 Summer Townet Survey (11/12/2004) The 38.1-mm striped bass index for 2004 was 0.8. This is the lowest index in the 45 year history of the TNS. The 38.1-mm index is set when the mean fork length of striped bass is 38.1-mm, which typically occurs sometime in July. This year, the 38.1-mm mean length was reached on July 13. 2003 Summer Townet Survey (1/28/2004) The 38.1-mm striped bass index for 2003 was 1.5. The 38.1-mm index is set when the mean fork length of striped bass is 38.1-mm, which typically occurs sometime in July. This year, the 38.1-mm mean length was reached on July 28. I’ve reviewed the Striped Bass Index back to the 1960's. It is safe to say that we had only one good year class in the last twenty years. This speaks clearly as to why CSPA’s efforts to restore the Delta and its food web is so critical to bringing back striped bass. If you want to support our efforts to keep this fishery around for future generations, join CSPA. If you’re a member, don’t forget to renew! John Beuttler, Conservation Director California Sportfishing Protection Alliance 510-526-4049 JBeuttler@aol.com CSPA is a non-profit - public benefit organization dedicated to restoring fisheries and their habitat. We engage in variety of aquatic ecological issues to ensure our fisheries have habitat they need to be self sustaining and stay that way. You can support our conservation efforts by becoming a member. Donations are tax-deductible, greatly needed and most appreciated. Send checks to CSPA at 1360 Neilson Street, Berkeley, CA 94702-1116. Membership starts a $25. If you are a member, then you know of the good work we do, so sign up a friend and help us restore our fisheries! Questions? Call me at 510-526-4049.
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Rio Vista Area
Weather: WINDY AM/Light Breeze PM
Water_condition: Off Color to Semi Clear @ 71 Degrees
Date: 08-22-06
Tuesday, August 22, 2006...The Bard Clan, Arthur, Mitchell, Ari and Daniel went striper trolling with me today. We trolled from Lower Steamboat Slough to Collinsville and Chain Island. The wind was howling in the AM and then let down in the PM. Trolled upriver for nothing. Braved the waves and wind and headed to Collinsville. It took about 45 minutes. The bite was on. We trolled Rebels in 12' to 14' of water and finished up with Bombers in 7' to 9' of water. 6 shaker stripers and 15 keeper stripers to 13 pounds. Mt. Diablo was there. Back to Vieira's late to take a picture and filet fish. Home after sundown. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Stephen
Email: fishinreport.com@stevesoffice.com
Location: Pardee Reservoir
Weather: Clear - Calm - Hot
Water_condition: Clear - 81
Date: 08-22-06
Fished various points, ledges and weedbeds for bass up to 25 ft. No luck. On at 10am, off at 2pm.
Name: Bob Harries (Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Vieira's Upper Rio Vista & Minor slough
Weather: WINDY CONDITIONS AGAIN !
Water_condition: Semi clear & Clearer on Incoming * 71
Date: 08-21-06
MONDAY AUGUST 21ST..........Knowing a trough of low pressure off the California coast was still producing gusty delta winds decided to try for salmon from Light 1 up to Vieira's..........Launched at Hogback early on Monday morning and moved downstream in the white capped Steamboat slough part of the river. 1 to 3 ft. waves may the go very slow!! Normally, it takes less than 10 minutes to get to the mouth of Mighty Sac. On this day it was more like 30 minutes!!! Did not put our lines in the water till we got right in front of the ramp at Vieira;s the wind was too strong below....Trolled the complete morning on the out going tide, the bottom of the tide was around 11:00am..No hits!! zero takedowns & no large fish showing on the Hummingbird except the little fish that are always present....Only three other boats in the area on this day. one of these boats had one fish! Around noon as the tide started to come in, the winds relaxed enough for us to troll below Vieira's but without results!!! Ended the trolling for salmon thing & decided to shallow troll for Mr. striper around the Rio Vista bridge ( East Side)........One hit!!! encouraging, but no cigar!! Still too windy to fish downstream like sandys beach & decker, so headed for Minor.......... Just below the mouth of Minor in 5-8 ft. of water discovered very small stripers boiling on the surface....Looks as if they had trapped a school of tiny minnows & were in a feeding spree!!! The problem was, they were just small resident guys of 12- 16 inches as I found out throwing 1/2 oz swimbaits at them......Did not have my electric motor on board & it was hard to keep the boat in position or I would have had more fun catching these little guys.......Some of these little juvenile stripers were smaller than my swimbait!!! No Keepers! but a little fun catching small fish...If the wind wasn't a factor I would have been in the chain island area in a heart beat, but knew that was out of the question!!! Called it a day after trolling deepwater channel for 2 passes....No fish in the channel on this day......At this writing, my wife ( SPONSER) has not caught her first salmon of the year........Oh well, I'm trying... See ya on the river. Bob H. (Naked).............
Name: S_Tibbs
Email: tibby@inreach.com
Location: Point Reyes
Weather: Over cast/ No Wind
Water_condition: 59 deg
Date: 08-20-06
When bottom fishing off of Point Reyes. Fished in 100 to 120 feet of water, one mile due west of the light house. Limits of Rocks and Lings average size of the lings were 10 lb
Name: Ron Bernhardt (Webfoot)
Email: Rebernhardt@aol.com
Location: California, USA
Weather: N/A
Water_condition:
Date: 08-21-06
BELOW IS AN IMPORTANT REQUEST FOR SUPPORT FROM THE FOUNDER OF THE COASTSIDE FISHING CLUB - TO ALL OF US WHO CARE ABOUT WATER, FISHING & FISHING RESTRICTIONS. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FishinMachine Coastside Swabbie Posts: 3886 Loc: California USA MUST READ ASAP #362382 - Mon Aug 21 2006 03:57 PM Edit Reply Quote Quick Reply IF YOU CARE YOU MUST FIGHT. We have a rare opportunity to save our future salmon seasons for us and our children that will take less than five minutes of your time. Coastside has been working under the radar screen for the last couple months putting together a campaign to remove the dams on the Klamath River, and open up 300 miles of spawning area. We have enlisted UA and our lobby in Washington DC (ASA). Our Washington DC lobby has stepped up in a major way by enlisting 12 national organizations besides themselves to help, and has taken the leadership roll in DC. Our job will be to push it over the top with a huge campaign of letters and or e-mails. I, like you am tired of the constant battle we seem to find ourselves in, but if we don’t try and do this, who will? This is an historic opportunity that I feel is a real possibility. These dams right now are under negotiations for possible removal. What I’m asking is for this membership not to give up or depend on the other guy to get it done. It is up to every one of us that want to continue salmon fishing in the future to go to the two links ASA provided, and sign your name and hit send, this can't get much easier. This simple task will send a letter to the corporate owners of the dams and your congressman. http://capwiz.com/asafish/issues/alert/?alertid=8980116 http://capwiz.com/asafish/issues/alert/?alertid=8980026 Just Five Minutes Bob Franko
Name: CaptainJack73
Email: navesj@yahoo.com
Location: Sandy Beach (Rio Vista)
Weather: Super Windy
Water_condition: 68 degrees
Date: 8-20-2006
8/20/2006 – Planned to launch at Sherman Island, but the winds were too strong so we launched at Sandy Beach at 8:00 am. Forecast called for 4 mph winds, but the winds were actually ranging from 15-25 mph. There were 1’-3’ swells and gusty winds coming at us all day – probably the worst river conditions I’ve ever tried to fish in. We anchored near Sandy Beach in 30’ of water. We used fresh shad, pile worms and roe with lots of shaker and catfish bites. We ended up catching two nice channel catfish and about five shaker stripers, all of which were released. We didn’t have any decent take-downs from stripers or sturgeon. The wind never let down, so we left around 2:30 pm. Water temperature was 69 degrees.
Name: John Cullen
Email: hammerjohn@sbcglobal.net
Location: Mercy Hospital
Weather: Great
Water_condition: Wet
Date: 08-20-06
Update on Jiggin Gene Marzolf. Hey Mark, thanks for calling Gene. Gene is doing well, except they lost his teeth. So right now he's a toothless tiger but he says he has his nurse 007, on the case. He's in good spirits. He's still at 453-4545, only now he's in room 468A in the north tower. How about all yall giving this toothless tiger a call. He would really appreciate it. I'm not sure when they'll release him. Thanks guys, j.
Name: Russell Walls
Email: wallsr@prodigy.net
Location: Sacramento River just below mouth of American
Weather: sunny & crisp
Water_condition:
Date: 08-19-06
First salmon outting of the year for me. Approximately 20 boats and 3 bankies fishing. I was one of the bankies. Fished from 6:45am to 9:15am. Only saw one salmon caught. Luckily for me, it was the 20# bright King salmon I caught at about 9 am. Looking forward to when the fall run starts in earnest.
Name: 14_blast
Email: pdm1n@netscape.net
Location: The Islands
Weather: Overcast
Water_condition: 4' swells
Date: 08-19-06
Went rockcod fishing with Andy at the Islands. It was my first trip over there, we left Richmond Marina at 4:30am. I'm glad there such a thing as GPS because I doubt if I could get to my destination without it. The plan was to limit out on rockcod in about an hour and then motor over to Gumdrop and troll for Albies. Not the case today. It took us 4 hours to limit out on rockcod. We caught a variety. I must've thrown back at least 3 juvi Lings. We used shrimp flies baited with squid. After I lost 3 sets of shrimpflies and weights, I fished with a diamond bar and caught a Cabezon. When we got back to Richmond, there was a DFG gal checking our fish and taking info from us...for a second there I thought she was the game warden wanting to see our catch. I was a little paranoid this morning, we brought 2 14 gallon gas caddies on board my Montauk. I didn't use them at all, I had a little less than a half a tank left when I got out of the water.
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Not Fishing Today
Weather: N.A
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 08-19-06
Bear, Mark Wilson here...I feel for you at the mouth of the American River. I had the same experiences last year and "cried" about the problem. An Officer Breitmiller from the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department Boat Patrol responded to my complaint and exclaimed " it is not against the law for the boats and jet skis, and such, to "hot rod" through anchored or drifting boats. It is against the law to "hot rod" within 200' for a swimming area, a marina, a boat launch ramp, and private boat docks." He further exclaimed that "it is a boater's responsibility for any damages caused by their wakes, and they should be more courteous in congested boat traffic areas, but again, it is not against the law to motor through other anchored and drifting boats, therefore, there was nothing he could legally do about the situation". Bear, again, I feel for all of the boaters that have to experience the non-courteous actions of other boaters who do not follow or know "the rules of the road". Good luck on your fishing and I'll see you one of these days at the CSBA meeting - Mark.
Name: FAT1BEAR
Email: CSBAman@aol.com
Location: Discovery Park - American River
Weather: Warm
Water_condition: ROUGH - YACHT WAKES
Date: 08-12-06
I know that more and more of us anglers are having trouble with these yachts and their monsterous wakes. I know I carry a Camera on my boat at most times while fishing. If you see me taking pictures of these BUTTHEADS screaming through the mouth causing hazardous wakes, be assured these will be forwarded to the U.S. Coast Guard as well as our own Marine Enforcement Division. Please take down their CF numbers just in case they capsize an Angler who is at anchor.
Name: Bill Crooks
Email: Will@gofish
Location: Sacramento River at Collinsville
Weather: Very windy
Water_condition: Rough, 69-70.
Date: 08-18-06
Alex Alexander & I launched at Sherman Island at 6:30AM. We took a left and ran into 5ft. white caps. It took about 30 minutes to reach Chain Island. Wow was it tough finding a protected area to troll. We had lots of hits, seven fish on, and four landed. We got a 3#, 7#, 9# & 19#. The 19# was, of course, released. Alex is not a tall guy, so I took a picture of him & the pretty lady. It looks like an 39#! All fish were caught shallow trolling bombers. We tried to troll deep, but could not control the boat with slow speed. This was the toughest fishing in years for me. I’m sure we could have done better in only 3ft. waves! We quit, exhausted, at 12:00 Much better ride back with the wind & the current.
Name: Whiteey
Email: finchaser
Location: West Bank plus east delta
Weather: Great
Water_condition: Fair to good
Date: 08-17-06
R. Jones and myself went to the delta for a little striper fishing as we had not been for 2 months....Boy was that a bad idea....Trolled from 10a m ..till about 2 pm....Got 1 shaker and no other hits....weather was about perfect...just did not get into any fish .. I see from m. wilsons reports he did guite well.... nice going!!!!......
Name: Bob Harries (Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Vieira's & West Bank
Weather: Very nice with some delta breezes
Water_condition: Clear at Vieiras & semi clear Rio Vista
Date: 08-17-08
THURSDAY August 17.............Very late start for fishing......Didn't get on the water till 12:00noon...trolled for salmon at Vieira's on the top of the high tide with no results, but did see one boat with two chromers hanging on the side. I'm thinking they were caught earlier in the am. hours? Water down here is very CLEAR compared to upstream at discovery......Switched over to some striper fishing on the out going tide at Sandy's beach ( West Bank) used shallow running bombers in red & also the clown color....zero action for one hour of troll.......As the wind picked up at around 5:00pm. decided to call it a day.. Hey Mark, didn't know you were out on this day? Glad you scored some fish......Sandy & myself had a great boat ride! Lots of barges around loaded with land fill & rocks.......See ya on the river.. Bob H. (naked)..........
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Rio Vista Area
Weather: Windy AM/Slight Breeze PM
Water_condition: Off Color and Semi Clear @ 72 Degrees
Date: 08-17-06
Thursday, August 17, 2006...Arthur Bard and his grandson Ari, went striper trolling with me today. We trolled from Lower Steamboat Slough to Collinsville, including Brown and Winter Islands. We trolled Rebels in 12' to 14' of water, B16 Bombers in 7' to 9' of water, and Rattle Traps in 5' to 6' of water. A lot of action and numerous hits. We landed 5 shaker stripers and 18 keeper stripers to 8 pounds. Most fish were in the 4# to 7# range. We kept fish at 8#, 7#, 7#, 7#, 6# and 4#. Mt. Diablo was there for us all day. Back to Vieira's to take a picture and filet fish and home after rush hour. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: fishwithron2
Email: fishwithron2@yahoo.com
Location: pool at home
Weather: clear
Water_condition: clear
Date: 08-16-06
Bob I know how you feel about those big yacht going by and throwing that big wake. Happens alot to me out on the delta when they go by I have to turn the nose into the wave and go to the back of the boat. Time I will still take water over the boat and I have a 18'6". They'er proably the same people who yell at you when they'er dock in the harbor as putt by them and they'er yelling 5 mph.
Name: John Cullen
Email: hammerjohn@sbcglobal.net
Location: Not fishing, just resting for now.
Weather: Beautiful day
Water_condition: clear and flat
Date: 08-16-06
This is a report on Jiggin Gene Marzolf. He's sitting up and sucking on a popcyle. They removed a tube from his neck I'm told and they may move him tomorrow to another room. Right now you can call at 453-4545 and ask for room 379 to speak to one of the family. If they ask you if you are family just say yes you are a cousin or whatever. I think he'd really appreciate a message from any of you. Allen, you've been there where he is. Mark, he'd appreciate a call from you too I think. Not many guys like him left anymore. Thank you all, j.c.
Name: Guy Brown
Email: gbrownsac@sbcglobal.net
Location: Delta, Sac side
Weather: Clear with winds 3-15 mph, air 60-75
Water_condition: 70 degrees, less than 6" visibility
Date: 08-15-06
Clyde Wands took me trolling for stripers. We launched at Hogback at 6:45 and covered 49 miles by the time we pulled out at 3:30. We trolled shallow diving bombers and deep diving rebels. We worked Steamboat Slough, the Rio Vista area, Ship Channel, West Bank, Horseshoe Slough, the Old Dairy. We landed two, a 18 incher and a 6#er, had three to 5 other hits. It was a great day for me to learn more about trolling for stripers from "old man" Clyde Wands who is generally recognized as the person to develop and perfect the shallow trolling for stripers techniques now commonly used by the better striper chasers. One little slip up, I put Clyde's striper filet dinner in my ice chest & drove off with them, my neighbors were really appreciative but..! Sorry, again, Clyde.
Name: Bob Harries (Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Just below confuence of American River
Weather: breezy cool A.M. hours warm midday
Water_condition: Semi clear at 71 degrees
Date: 08-15-06
TUESDAY AUGUST 15TH..........The Webster Dictionary describes YACHTS ; As a vessel built or fitted for racing or private pleasure excursions..............but no where in the book could I find the words they have the right to run the vessels through small fishing boats on anchor on the east side of the river to pursue their private pleasures.........Fishing just below the mouth of the American on the Sacramento is a favorite spot for these monster boats to short cut through us fisherman on anchor instead of using a course in the middle of the river then turning right to navigate up the American! Fishing on Tuesday next to Pastor steve along with another 4 boats we experienced this much of the day......Hanging on for dear life, our boats were violently rocked repeatedly ! Maybe if the skipper of one of these yachts were in our small vessels & I was running his boat they would have a different approach on un safe procedures? I don't know! I'm just VENTING!!!!!!! Here's the report for the day. 3 fish caught from 6:00am. till the time we left at 2:30 pm. A young man of about 12 years old caught the largest of the day. this bright fish went about 25 lbs....His first salmon ever! without a doubt,this was the hightlight of the day......second fish caught was by Kenny trolling the mudline, a silver fish in the teens.....Third was caught jigging, another in the teens.......Nothing for Steve & myself as the fishing remains still slow......Bill Crooks, your not missing anything in this part of the woods as I know your still chasing Stripes......See ya on the river.. Bob H. (Naked).............
Name: John Cullen
Email: hammerjohn@sbcglobal.net
Location: Not fishing
Weather: Beautiful day
Water_condition: Beautiful
Date: 08-14-06
Jigging Gene Marzolf is doing well. The Surgeon says all went very well with the by-pass operation and he is doing fine. I would think in a few days he may be home or if not he will be able to take phone calls. j.
Name: Bill Crooks
Email: willcro@ sbc.net
Location: Steamboat, Minor & friends
Weather: Windy, but nice
Water_condition: Simi clear to dirty
Date: 08-15-06
Ted Fagunes & I decided to hit Decker, but first needed a Portagee Breakfast. Good thing we did! We got a warning call from Clyde Wands that there were white caps at Decker. We stopped short at Hog Back. In the water at 7:30AM. Shallow troll down Steamboat for nothing. Shallow troll up the Deep Water Channel and back for nothing. Shallow & deep troll & spoon Minor for one 11#. (Rebel) We shallow troll Steamboat back to Hog Back for a 3#. We both thought that going to the Fair with a grand daughter would have been a better idea. (Except mine is 22 yrs. old and might rather opt for somewhere else!) Clyde, thanks for the heads up.
Name: robert gibbs
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal,net
Location: stumpy meadows
Weather: hot
Water_condition: 72.
Date: 08-15-06
I arrived at stumpy meadow on friday at 7.30am the surface water at the time was at 68 degree. Started to troll with a hook and worm with a dodger at 25 feet with a scotty downrigger. at 8.00am hooked up with a 14 inch trout. at 12.30pm my wife hooked at 15 inch blue catfish at 22 feet on a hoohie bug. we were totaly suprised by that fish it was her first experice in trollin with me. On Saturday 08/12/06 we got on the water at 6.30am fishing at 28 feet down in 55 feet of water landed 4 16inch trout in 6 hours of trolling trolling with same thing. on sunday 08/13/06 it was our 7 years anniversary we got on the water at 6am but this time useing a hoochie glow bug with a black sep 1inch grub. We landed 5 fish by 10am trolling at 36 to 45 feet deep in 80 feet of water. We had are trout for breakfest and back on the water by 12pm. Trolling by the dam my hooked up with a nice 18inch trout. She was so exiceted, then she caught the next four fish that gave us our limit for the day . So we started to feed the bald eagles with the small trout that we were releasing . That was a blast watching the eagles eat the trout. totaly reccomend going to this lake just to watch the eagles come down and feed off the trout.
Name: John E. Cullen
Email: hammerjohn@sbcglobal.net
Location: Not fishing, just resting for now.
Weather: N/A
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 08-14-06
Notice to all fishermen and women who know Gene Marzolf, aka, Jigging Gene, Commodore of the Washington Outboard Club. Gene was admitted to Kaiser today and will be transferred to Mercy tonight for a four way by-pass I'm told by Kathryn his wife. When I know more I'll post it here on this site. Thank you John Cullen
Name: John Cullen
Email: hammerjohn@sbcglobal.net
Location: Not fishing
Weather: N/A
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 08-14-06
Notice to all fishermen who know Gene Marzolf, aka Jigging Gene. Gene was admitted to Kaiser today and will transfer to Mercy tonight for a four way by-pass his wife Kathryn tells me. When I know the results I'll post them. Thank you John Cullen
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Just Below The Confluence Of American River
Weather: Breezy Delta winds to 12 mph. Sunny
Water_condition: Semi clear at 71 *
Date: 08-14-06
Monday August 14th...........Took Mr. Jack Thomason with me ( My Neighbor) we met Big Al on the line & Pastor steve who probally arrived way before the sun came out....Took the inside of their boats in 23 feet of water anchor fishing because I haven't seen Big Al in a long while..... No early bite on this day for any of us boats on anchor. But, did see two fish caught just above us. One by Kenny trolling in the mudline & one caught jigging.. ( Foul Hooked) Didn't see if this fish was released or not? Hope it was, it came in the net tail first!!!!!!!!!!! Al's boat had the first fish hooked & lost at about noon,this fish was on less than 25 seconds just enough time for all us other guys to reel our lines in to avoid problems.......Jack & myself decided to troll & forget the anchor stuff at 12:30pm. We trolled till 3:00pm with one strike on my rod but a failure to HOOK!!! Felt good for some 10 seconds! No Sealion's in the area with some 3 fish rolling.. Better than last weeks action for sure. Will try it again on Tuesday & hit the State Fair on Weds.....Promised my Granddaughter I'd take her on this day. Can't let a three year think fishing is more important than the Fair!! Yeah! Soft taco's & corn dogs sound good along with those $6.00 beers!!! See ya on the river. Bob H. ( Naked)
Name: Pastor Steve
Email: pastorsteve@cordovanazarene.org
Location: Sacramento River
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: 71 degrees
Date: 08-12-06
Fished below the mouth of the American this morning. It was a beautiful day and one unlucky salmon was hooked and landed by my son, Andrew. He wanted to get up early one more time before football season starts next week and hoped to hook up...and did! He's hooked three this year (four if you count how hooked he is on salmon fishing!). Only saw 2 other salmon caught this morning, both by the same guy! Didn't see all the guys out today, but spent the morning next to Big Al and family. It was a great morning to be out until the yachts heading up the American sent out tsunami waves nearly wiping us out! Blessings.
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Confluence of American & Sacto. river
Weather: N/A
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 08-12-06
Saturday August 12th........Erik, I think you must have thought I was talking about the Fall run. yes, I realize the salmon population is concentated more to the north as the ocean water temps are cooler at Ft. Bragg & the bait is more abundant & these fish have not moved more south as in the past years.....While on vacation two weeks ago in the Ft Bragg area, the party boats were taking customers out 2 times a day & some boats were out three times in one day with limits!!!! These fish will be our Fall run very soon... The poor fishing I was talking about is the SUMMER RUN fish that in my 30 plus years of fishing for has not developed to a NORMAL run......A average day at the mouth of the American river & Sacramento in the Month of August is 6 to 20 fish a day with some 20 to 30 boats trying their luck....This year the average day of fishing is way below the norm with much less boats ( Fisherman) trying...I'm there just about every day & have eye witnessed numbers of fish caught & number of boats on the water....No! I'm not a expert salmon fisherman, but I am the type of fisherman that puts in long hours & my observation is present each & every day.....The correlation I was trying to make was poor summer run salmon in local waters while the numbers of ocean fish is at a all time high poulation......Erik, thanks for your input & interest on this years salmon run as always there is a scientific answer to everything but I still am perlexed " Where are this summer run fish" Ha, Ha!.....See ya on the river. Bob H. (naked)..................
Name: Eric Simoni
Email: esimoni@sbcglobal.net
Location: Grizzley Bay
Weather: clear, 10 knots
Water_condition: choppy
Date: 07-10-06
We trolled the incoming tide from East and West sides of Grizzley Bay and between Ryer and Roe Islands, Suisun cut. Used hairraisers, 6 shakers and a keeper at 19 inchs. Fish were in the reeds.
Name: Erik Tallstrom
Email: tallstr@pacbell.net
Location: Sacto River
Weather:
Water_condition:
Date: 08-11-06
Bob, You can't catch fish that are not there. Salmon catching has been very slow the last month or so from the ocean all the way up to Redding. I saw a report from an ocean party boat captain that said it was the slowest July and August that he had seen in 37 years of fishing. The party boats can't find the salmon right now. The best guess is that they have moved north to find cooler water. That means also that they are not staging offshore to come upriver. It looks like we could have a huge run coming through in a short period of time in Sept./Oct. We just have to be on the water when they pass through. Be patient and you will probably get back to your historical catch numbers. A more informative way of keeping your catch record is to calulate the number of fish per rod/per day. This gives you a catch rate versus merely a total fish count. Good luck! Erik
Name: Stephen
Email: fishinreport.com@stevesoffice.com
Location: New Hogan Lake
Weather: Breezy - 95
Water_condition: 82 deg - A little dirty
Date: 08-11-06
On water at 9am, drifted shad and anchovies til 2pm. Saw a few boils, and plenty of baitfish on the finder, but no hits.
Name: Bob Harries (Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Same area ( Discovery pk) below mouth
Weather: hotter on this day sunny at 100*
Water_condition: Semi clear normal for this time of year
Date: 08-10-06
THURSDAY AUGUST 10TH.......Taking a day off from local salmon fishing didn't help. Arrived at discovery park at 5:50 am.Started trolling ten minutes later using my favorite silvertron spinner with 5 oz. of weight. Not many anchored boats so trolling was fairly simple. Trolled from the old water intake plant downstream up to the mudline for 3 hours. No takers & very little on the fishfinder....The boat count on this day was 13 boats including the jigging crew on the mudline. Don't think many new fish are in? No rolling & even Mr.Sealion has moved out! I think the school of fish that were present earlier have moved upstream as the water temps dropped some 4 degrees? We need a new school to move through for the action to pick up again... With the abundants of salmon being caught by sportfishermen & the band of comerical fishing this year I thought for sure the summer run would be much more productive!! Just do the math!! I know these comercial guys can bag as many as 100 fish on a good day.....Probally they will arrive all at once alittle later than the past few years? The transaction between summer run & fall run has historically started just about the State Fair Time or shortly afterwards........Will continue fishing this discovery park area for the next two weeks then move down to Vierias from light one just up to the ramp.....By Sept.8th I'll end up at Miller park & fish through the second week of Oct.....By then, don't even want to look at these Slimy creatures & should have a quota of roe for the Sturgeon season?? Total caught in my boat last year was 105!! 79 brought in my me!! I fed most of south sacramento with fresh river salmon...number of fish caught this year at this writing is 10 fish to 29 pounds, last year at this time 21 fish to 33 lbs.. So yes! I am way behind schedule.......Lots of time left to get back to normal...I know there are many factors involved in this years results, but I think the very warm water temps have not helped us fisherman early on? Back to fishing on Thursday......Only one fish caught by jigging at 11:00am I ended by day early at 12:30pm. Again, I was the last boat to leave as the bite was nil!!! Yes! I am still very optimistic on this years run.........See ya on the river......Bob H. ( Naked)..................
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Rio Vista to Collinsville
Weather: Nice Trolling Breeze
Water_condition: Off Color at 72 Degrees
Date: 08-10-06
Thursday, August 10, 2006...Arthur Bard went striper trolling with me today down in the Rio Vista to Collinsville area on the Sacramento River. We trolled Bombers early for nada. We switched over to Rebels and the "light" turned on. We missed quite a few, we lost quite a few, we caught 4 shaker stripers and 16 keeper stripers to 12 pounds. We kept fish at 12#, 10#, 10#, and 6#. We released quite a few in the 8 to 10 pound bracket and a whole bunch more in the 3 to 6 pound bracket. Only one double header. Back to Vieira's to take a picture and filet fish. Home during rush hour. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Bill Crooks
Email: williamcrooks@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sacramento River
Weather: Hot-no wind
Water_condition: Simi-clear 70-73
Date: 08-09-06
I decided to do a two day and camp at Sandy Beach. I hit the water at 11:00AM on Wednesday to fish the incoming water. It was a little dirty, but fishable. Not a bit of breeze and hot. I trolled shallow bombers from Steamboat to the power line. Also a little bait fishing. Fished through the top of the tide and quit at 6:30PM. Nothing but three shakers. After a great steak dinner, I fell asleep with the Giants. Rio Vista must have set a record high for Wednesday night. Got up at 3:00AM to do what old guys do. The full moon was bright so I decided to fish through the top of the tide. I was sure I could get away from the shakers. I did!! I quit at 7:00AM and went back to camp and finally got that coffee & a Portagee breakfast. I was going to motor to Sherman Island, but the thought of the heat sent me back to my air conditioner. Naked guy, you aint missin nothin.
Name: capt-tin
Email: william-margie@comcast.net
Location: grizzley bay suisun cutoff
Weather: hot
Water_condition: stained to almost clear
Date: 08-08-06
left suisun launch at about 1pm. headed to grizzly bay and trolled the north bank. water kinda dirty so after 1 pass with no hits, headed across the bay to the pileings. trolled to the cut with no action. through the cut to suisun cutoff. started trolling toward buckler, telling jim we'll make 1 pass trolling , stop trolling and try some bait fishin. hadn't gon 100 ft. and whamo- fish on. got it to the boat.and it spit my purple backed chartruse rattle trap. the nerve of that sucker! from there to the point and back and forth 3 or 4 times we caught 8 fish to 24". nuttin big, but a lot of fun after not getting out for a month or so. jim was using a multi colored frenzy. never changed lures. Oh, I used to sign on as retired butcher. A good friend of mine, recently passed, used to call me capt-tin cause I bought a "tin boat",a Lund, so I'll keep that name for rememberance.
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Mouth of the American River
Weather: Hot
Water_condition: Off Color @ 71 Degrees
Date: 08-09-06
Wednesday, August 9, 2006...Jack Thomason and I went fishing with Ron Retzlaff for salmon at the mouth of the American. We wobbled flatfish until noon and then headed in. No hits for us. We saw 2 salmon caught up in the clean water by "jiggers". That was it for about 15 boats. No rollers and it seemed that there were no fish coming through. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Lynn Hall
Email: LBHall@sbcglobal.net
Location: spicer res.
Weather: Good
Water_condition: flat
Date: 08-08-06
Fished spicer res all week flat in the am windy in the pm , caught limits or near limits everyday. Used Hot pink spinners with a nightcrawler , lead line with six colors out. When we left there were only about six camps occupied and four to six boats in the am on the water. Had the whole lake to yourself. Maby the price of gas has something to do with it?? Anyhow had a great trip . L
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Discovery Park Below mouth of American
Weather: Sunny & very nice
Water_condition: Semi Clear at 70 degrees
Date: 08-08-06
Here's a two day post all in one!! VERY SLOW!!!! Monday & Tuesday with only 3 fish caught total in this area for both days.................Lets start with Monday August 7th.....Only 12 boats fishing on this day with very windy conditions in the am. hours.......This is getting to be old hat!! Hooked a very nice fish at 10:05 am.Took my time with this fish never taking any stupid chances & got him just to the net as the hook came un-done!!!!!!!Don't mind losing fish, but this summer run so far has had very few hook-ups in between & it really is tough losing fish this year!! Only fish brought into the boat on Monday was Tom Ramages's boat, caught by his dad & this fish went less than 12 lbs....This was at 5:30 pm. on Monday.....Instead of the fishing getting better than when I started almost three weeks ago, its getting worst day by day.. I hate to report this, but even the sea lion that has been hanging around can't get a fish!!!!Did not see a fish roll ( salmon) for two days!!!And the fishfinder is not picking up the larger fish when they were hitting better......Don't have an answer?????? Last year on this date this place averaged some 20 to 30 boats a day & some 10 to 15 fish caught each day either trolling or using the anchor method or jigging at the mudline...Only on Friday of last week did I see more than 20 boats........Tuesday August 8th, Fished from 7:00am till 2:00pm!! two in the afternoon is the earliest I have left in two weeks~! Again I was the only one left!!!!!!I just didn't want to put in another 12 hour day without action.......On a positive note, the young man in the red canoe fishing with his dad caught a 20 lb. chromer & Ken who trolls here every day caught a toad that I weighed on my scale & it went 39 pounds & was fresh run.......Ken was using a homemade spinner with a silvertron blade....So there was at least two fish in the system.....Gonna take Weds. off & try it again on Thursday & Friday.. Gotta pick up soon!!! Right? See ya on the river.. Bob H. ( Naked)....You guys will have Jack,Mark,& Ron there on Weds........Guess Marks letting the stripers have a day off?
Name: Mike22ca
Email: mrbelt@bellybuckleexpress.com
Location: Ft. Ross, North of Bodega
Weather: 1-3 ft every 12-13 seconds, minimal wind waves
Water_condition: excellent
Date: 8-5-2006
Mike22ca, Krzy, Tattoofish launched at Doran and went up the coast near Ft. Ross rock/ling fishin. Wide open fishing and EXCELLENT quality fish. Kept mostly Blues, Blacks, and big vermillions. Also nailed 2 keeper lings, nothing huge. Absolutly great day on the water. Sunday, 8/6/2006.... Slept in and got on the water at about 8:30am. Went out to the same spot and proceeded to whack rockfish left and right, hooked into several large fish (presumably lings) but got off. Water/Weather turned to absolute crap so we headed home.
Name: Stephen
Email: fishinreport.com@stevesoffice.com
Location: New Hogan Lake
Weather: Good - Breezy
Water_condition: Clear
Date: 08-07-06
On lake at 9:30am. Tried for some largemouth in northern coves with no luck. Saw a few stripers. Tried drifting shad. No luck. Tried trolling shad. No luck. Tried some crankbaits at noon. No luck. You get the picture....
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Rio Vista Area
Weather: BLASTED WINDY, WINDY!!
Water_condition: Off Color at 71 Degrees
Date: 08-07-06
Sunday, August 6, 2006...NOT A GOOD DAY! Bill Golden went striper fishing with me today. The blasted wind blew over 30 mph all day. The water was off color, at 71 degrees (cooled down somewhat), and was on a big ougoing minus tide with the full moon coming up. Excuses why we couldn't catch fish. We trolled all day for only 7 hits resulting in two missed fish, two 17" stripers, and three ugly squawfish. No bite for us today. We covered 40 miles in the wind from below Steamboat Slough to lower Sherman Island and return. Stayed out till 5 p.m. before we headed in and upon return, found out my truck was hit by a boat trailer in the parking lot (the boat trailer lost it's tounge and was disabled right there). The other people and I exchanged "pleasantries", I cut off some damaged parts from my new tires, and headed for home. Today, Monday the 7th, I went to the Insurance Company and Body Shop to make arrangements to start repairs tomorrow. Off the water for a while. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Jeff Pearl
Email: Me@aol.com
Location: On the delta river
Weather: good
Water_condition: warm
Date: 08-06-2006
Hey... Where are the reports?
Name: Bob Henslee
Email: bobhenslee@sbcglobal.net
Location: Stampede Lake
Weather: mid 80's broken clouds
Water_condition: clear and cool
Date: 08-06-06
Kokanee Power held their annual tournament on Saturday. Were on the water at 5:30 am. Fishing was slow. Kokanee fishing is usually fast and furious. We boated 3 kokes for 2 rods, lost 4. My friend's wife lost a nice Rainbow at the boat. There were a lot of boats on the lake. Once we got in line for the weigh in and saw what we were up against we left our fish in the ice chest. I saw a lot of nice Kokanee, Mackinaw and a couple of Browns. Kokes are between 65-80 ft
Name: Rod Bowden
Email: jstrollin@sbcglobal.net
Location: Isleton area
Weather: windy
Water_condition: semi - clear
Date: 08-05-06
Out during mornig low tide . took my nephew David Henshew . we got 5 keeper size fish to 10# . took one at 6.5# , David got his picture taken . he was happy . not my usual tide to troll . but it was fun anyway .
Name: Captain Moe
Email: moesatt@comcast.net
Location: Farallones Islands
Weather: choppie
Water_condition: choppie
Date: 08-04-06
Aboard the New Huck Finn out of Emeryville, CA with Capt Moe yours truley (leader of the group of four), With Dr.Terry, Dr. Jon, & senorita Yolanda. Easy limits of rockcod (quality size) easy limits of ling cod for this group. Using shrimp flies for the cod. Using sand dabs for the lingcod (dabs are like candy for the lings). The lings were up to 13 1/2 lbs. We returned with limits for our group of four (48 fish). My son Dr. Terry was the ling slayer of the day. Hello To Edwin Respectively submitted Capt. Moe
Name: Stephen
Email: fishinreport.com@stevesoffice.com
Location: New Hogan Lake
Weather: Excellent
Water_condition: Clear - 84
Date: 08-04-06
In the water at 10am. First time at hogan. Tried a few crank baits and trolled a striper jig. No luck. Heading back in at 1pm saw 3 huge striper boils but could not get anything to stick. Others had luck and a report of one boat with 18 fish.
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Just below the American on the Sacto.
Weather: Another sunny day with delta breezes
Water_condition: semi clear at 71* few logs floating etc.
Date: 08-04-06
FRIDAY AUGUST 4TH...........After picking up a fresh supple of ice & beverages at my favorite Shell Gas station on Florin rd (Land park area) headed on highway 5 hoping the traffic was not as heavy as on Thursday at 6:00am...Sometimes, those 18 wheel trucks make it very difficult to get in the right lane pulling a boat trailor & getting to discovery park. Well, traffic on Friday was not bad.....Big Al , Tom Ramage & Mona were already on the line as well as 6 30am..The report was;;;; No take downs yet! Great! I didn't miss anything...Unlike on Thursday, the morning bite did not happen..Over three hours went by before the first bite & that was a swing & a miss.......Looking around , the boat count yesterday was 19 boats......Only fish brought in was Al's son which hit his k-14 at 1:00pm. A buck at 18 lbs.....On this day I brought my gas BBQ & was about to fire up the grill & do some quick hot dogs,but dicovered that my bottle of propane was EMPTY!! Thanks to Hat in the Alumiweld boat for loaning me a fresh bottle of gas. You know its a SLOW day on the river when we have time to cook in the boat!!! A skunk day for me with 2 hits all day. Mr. Tom had a chance to get the skunk off his boat when he hooked up at 4:30pm. & got this fish just behing the boat when this fish came un-buttoned...........Summary; A very slow day on the river on Friday & really spotty all week with just a hint of action at times!! So Mr. Pastor Steve your not missing a whole lot on vacation...Friday was my 5th day in a row fishing discovery with no day less than 10 hours!!!!!So you can rest assured this report is accurate when I mention the word SLOW.........Thinking positive,maybe next week the infux of salmon will improve with a higher sucess rate? If not, I'll probally join Mark on the delta and try some Stripers.........Just for a break....See ya on the river. Bob H. ( Naked)....P.S. Hey Guy Brown, glad your marine radio is up & working...You"ll love it down in the delta.........
Name: Pastor Steve
Email: pastorsteve@cordovanazarene.org
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: Radiant Blue
Date: 08-03-06
Went out on a bottom fishing charter just to get out on the water. All my buddies are calling me telling me about the salmon that are being caught so I had to get out. Captain was on Hawaiian time so our 11:45 charter got under way about 12:30. Then after 20 minutes of instructions in both English and Japanese (no I don't understand any) we finally left Kewalo Basin. We went out a couple miles in bigger waves than the Delta, but I enjoyed every minute of it. We fished for two and a half hours using tuna for bait. Final score: 6 little fish for about 20 customers. Can you say 'skunk' in Japanese? Zero in both! Save some salmon for me!
Name: Jerry Yuke
Email: jerryaki@comcast.net
Location: Delta: Mildred area
Weather: Perfect! Light breeze
Water_condition: a little muddy in most places
Date: 08-04-06
Yesterday my good friend Dan Gee took me out in his new Lund 16 footer. We were the first to launch. With the low tide somewhere around 9am we had better be there before the sun came up. The bass were hitting right away as expected. We limited out by low tide with the biggest I caught which was 3#12oz on a white spinnerbait. However Dan caught the quantity and the heaviest stringer on Senko worms. Tip: Fish next week because of the better tides.
Name: John Cullen
Email: hammerjohn@sbcglobal.net
Location: American River
Weather: Beautiful day
Water_condition: 62 degree's
Date: 08-04-06
I took Bob McCoy this morning, we launched at 0500 at Discovery. My first outing for Salmon this year in the American. Pretty dark at the launch ramp, they need to use some of that money we pay to fix the lights. We headed up the American to the lower dredger hole. Met John Bringuel and friend coming downstream. He said they had been up to the upper hole but nothing there and they were headed back out to the Sac to troll. We continued on and trolled the lower hole. Only marked maybe two fish, went to the upper hole, marked a few there but no takers. No one else up there trolling for Salmon. We did see some bank fishermen and one boat with a couple fly fisherman trying their luck. We headed back to the lower hole and still no action. We finally gave it up about 11 AM. No joy today but still nice to be out there. We tried both flatfish and spinners. j.
Name: Bob Harries (The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Same place just below American River on Sacto.
Weather: Sunny & normal Ausust weather at 94 *
Water_condition: Semi Clear Thanks to the Farmers.
Date: 08-03-06
THURSDAY August 3RD .............Great day on the river!! Had all my favorite people fishing next to me. One line of boats on the anchor some 100 yds down stream from the good old American river.. Did not arrive till 9:30am. as I had things to do at home. Big Al had already caught one fresh run fish & lost one! Same thing with Tom Ramage in the Tracker boat fishing with Mona & his dad.......Met Mike in another jetcraft boat with his two friends, he is from Stockton, we exchange fishing techniques & how we catch this guys etc.......As I had missed the first bite of the day, I was determined to stick it out & possible hit the secondary bite at miday......That bite started at around noon as Big Al got his second fish & Tom's dad got his first of the season........A nice buck in the teen's......Got my fish for the day around 1:30pm...Another fresh run buck that went 18 lbs......I'm totally convinced that if more boats were on the water on this day the fish count would have been much higher....Only 7 boats in this area & 7 hook up's & 4 fish landed......Zero trolling on this day, with the mudline very slow again.......Mr. SEALION did well also catching 2 fish!!!!!! I have a hunch he'll be around for awhile. Will try it again on Friday as well as Tom & Big Al.....Dropped down to a k-14 instead of the 15's.. It worked... See ya on the river...................Bob H. ( Naked)..............
Name: LuvMySon
Email: Nikokingi@comcast.net
Location: San Fran Bay/Bodega Bay
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: Nice
Date: 08-01-06
Late report but thought I'd post anyway since I've been silent for awhile. Me and Otha have found a new passion for fishing out in Bodega Bay. We've also hit San Fran Bay for shark and had good times. Nothing like buzzin around in the ocean in our Arima's. Anyway, we're having alot of fun stocking up on rockfish so I'll return to the delta pretty soon. Nice knowing Mark's still carrying on the trolling tradition. Take Care Y'all.
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Rio Vista Area
Weather: Very Nice and Just a Breeze
Water_condition: Semi Clear @ 74 Degrees
Date: 08-03-06
Thursday, August 3, 2006...Arthur Bard and Dick Bernheimer went striper chasing with me today. 54 miles on the water. We trolled Rebels and Bombers all day between Steamboat Slough and Montezuma Slough and many locations in between. Most of the action was around the 6 a.m. low tide and the 1 p.m. high tide. Some bites in between. We had about 30 hits today, losing quite a few good fish, catching 1 squawfish (Arthur is Squawfish Queen today), 1 shaker striper, and 11 keeper stripers to 10 pounds. We kept fish at 4#, 5#, 6#, 8#, 9#, and 10#. We also broke one off on a Rebel. A pretty good day of catching for the summer. Yes, Mt,. Diablo was there. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Bill Crooks
Email: williamcrooks@sbcglobal.net
Location: New Hogan Reservoir
Weather: Nice & warm
Water_condition: Clear & 79-80
Date: 08-03-06
Decided to give Ted Fagunes the, almost, full guide treatment today. Picked him up at his palatial mansion at Rancho Murrieta at 5:00AM. In the water at NH by 6:30AM. Ted’s a big fish guy so he needed instructions in the use of Kokanee rods, down riggers & shuttle hawks. We trolled anchovies & shad from 20-50ft. deep. Unable to catch anything trolling, we started casting various lures into the many boils of stripers that appear on the lake. There were many in bass boats fishing this way, but we saw none caught. It appeared that the boiling stripers were all about 10-14 in. In desperation we rigged one rod with a, trolled, sardine filet. It caught a 4# cat fish at 25 ft. deep in 100ft. water. Go figure! We quit at 12:00.
Name: robert gibbs
Email: rainbowtrout@sbcglobal,net
Location: yacht club on sacramento river
Weather: hot heather
Water_condition: simi clear
Date: 08-02-06
I got on the water around 12.15pm at miller park . At the time no skiers or jet skiers. Started to troll with a double hammerhead silvertron spinner and a five oz weight. No other boat was trolling at the time. I saw to salmon row and on jump in the distance. At 1.30pm by the old 4 season marina had a hook up about 25 feet from the boat it got off. Saw one other troller by the marina. It was a yellow bayliner that he got 2 hits by freeport bridge. I got of the water at 4.00pm. Be carefore at miller park has a lot of mud at the ramp. One car got stuck in the far right lane of ramp. Had to pull him out.
Name: Bob Harries (The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Just below the American on the Sacto
Weather: Normal August Temps. Nice!!
Water_condition: Off Colored to semi clear at 72.5 *
Date: 07-02-06
WEDS. August 2nd..........More boats, less fish. Took Mr. Guy Brown with me & did some trolling & Anchor fishing in our regular area at discovery park...Hooked a very bright hen in less than 10 minutes of trolling using a double bladed silvertron & 5 oz. of weight..This chromer salmon was a jumper & on the second leap threw my silvertron high in the air as my line went slack!! What else is new, this has been the norm for many fisherman this year. Lots of hooked fish with lots of LOST fish. Maybe the warm water temps? Don't know??? Don't remember so many fish coming un-buttoned!!!After trolling for a few hours decided to join Big Al & Anchor fish. Al had caught a nice chromer at around 8:00am. Also, the little red canoe type boat with the young man ( 12 years old or so ) got one fish about 9:00am...Counted less than 20 boats today, some 6 more than Tuesday. Also the mudline was dead!! It seems these schools of fish are moving through very quickly & some days , not many hook ups.........Like today.......Al hooked a second fish at 11:00am it seemed like larger fish than first but, came off just behind his boat...Left at 3:30 pm. As Al & his fishing buddiy stayed, will call him later & see how he did......SUMMARY.... Another slow day at discovery...Wish I could lie & tell you some 20 fish caught but no can do!!! See ya on the river.... Bob H. (Naked)....
Name: Bob Harries (Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Below American River on Sacto.
Weather: Normal July sunny day 80's by 2:00pm
Water_condition: Semi clear to off colored
Date: 07-01-06
TUESDAY First day of August.........Tom Ramage is finally on the river!!!Tried anchor fishing for less than one hour. Went trolling for 2 hours with no hits or bumps. Went back to anchor fishing just inside of Tom's boat at about 9:45 am. Tom had already caught a chromer at 24 lbs, a nice hen...Another boat just next to Tom's also got one nice chromer in the teen's.....I got my first fish of the day at 11:00am on a k-15 silver & Green.. This was a buck at 12 lbs but nice & shiny...( Chrome) Dinner for four for sure!!!! Saw only one boat that caught a fish trolling early in the morning. The trolling thing has still not happened for me yet!! At this time last year I had already caught 6 trolling & 2 using K-15's.....Will try it again in the morning, I'm taking Guy Brown out & he really wants to get them TROLLING, also Big Al will be on the water in his Bad Thunder Jet................Jigger's at the mudline did pretty well also, if you do that kind of fishing, I know! Don't go there... See ya on the river Bob H. ( Naked ) ............P. S. less than twenty boats all day..
Name: mike nelson
Email: mike94590@aol.com
Location: discovery mud line
Weather: cool windy
Water_condition:
Date: 07-31-2006
on the water @ 6am first fish 20 minutes later 27 lb chromer on k-15 flatfish fishin the mudline 1 hour later fish on fish jumps bigger than first fish gone switched to jigging @ 9am 30 min later 10lb jack off the water @ 10am to be to work@ noon only saw one other fish caught by boat behind us saw a few more hook ups but no fish landed.. be back thurs evening... good luck all... p.s. hope all is well Allen... mike
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Below American River & Sacto
Weather: Just great!! Delta breeze Perfect!
Water_condition: Semi Clear to off colored @ 72
Date: 07-31-06
MONDAY July 31st........Had my 10 year old Grandson with me & did not get on the water till 10:00 am. First of all, Fishing on the anchor with a ten year old for salmon is the the smartest thing to do. They can't stay still for even 20 minutes!!!! With long periods of just watching the rod tip moving with no fish on the end they lose interest very quickly........Didn't help when I started to feed him CANDY & snacks! In the short time we were in the act of fishing, we saw three fish that were hooked & only one was boated!!! So, for the record, fish were on the move.....Fished for just 3 hours then took my Grandson swimming just around the corner at the beach. Did manage to get bit at 11:45am. but missed him....Will do some REAL fishing tomorrow.......See ya on the river.....Bob H. (Naked ) P.S Talked with Big Al tonight, he will be out on Weds..
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River below Rio Vista
Weather: Sunny, WINDY at 30+ mph (I Hate Wind)
Water_condition: Slightly Off Color at 74 Degrees
Date: 07-31-06
Monday, July 31, 2006..."the reel was screaming line, all the way out to 320'. Jeff Boyle and Tony Lopes braved the WIND with me and went striper fishing with me down on the Sacramento River below Rio Vista. We did some spooning for some shaker stripers, 3 keeper stripers to 21" and 2 ugly squawfish (Jeff is twice, Squawfish Queen for the day). That technique didn't produce too well, so we switched over to trolling Red Head/White Body B16 Bombers in shallow water on the West Bank. Another 6 shaker stripers and 6 more keepers. Tony started it off with a 10 pounder. I followed with a couple of small keepers to 5 pounds. Jeff followed up with a fish that took out some line, then came off. We circled around and came back through the same area and Jeff had the hit..."the reel is screaming line off out to 320 feet". I already had the boat in reverse. The fish headed into the weeds and then back out towards a snag. We managed to keep the fish out of everything and finally boated the fish. After pictures and a quick release, Jeff was very proud of catching his biggest striper ever, at 42" and 29.5 pounds. Good going Jeff. We kept 5 stripers between 10# and 21" for eating and headed for home as the wind never subsided. All in view of Mt. Diablo. Home after rush hour traffic. Thanks Jeff and Tony for the company and excitement today. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Gordon Tang
Email: jjjgtang@yahoo.com
Location: Cabo San Lucas Mexico
Weather: Calm
Water_condition: ?
Date: 07-27-06
We pick a right time on summer vacation, hurricane passed through Cabo on 07/24 to 07/26 The harbor was closed for two days. The whole town was mess, the last storm hit Carbo was 4 years ago. We rent a 38 ft boat on thursday for marlin and tuna fishing. We're offshore for 45 mile and caught one 285lb blue marlin and three tuna each weight about 20lb. It was pretty exciting fighting for the marlin special the blue marlin. left Carbo on next day. If anyone go to Carbo on next couple weeks, it should be a good time for some real big game fishing. Good Luck!
Name: Rod Bowden
Email: jstrollin@sbcglobal.net
Location: Isleton area
Weather: windy
Water_condition: semi - clear , 75 degrees
Date: 07-29-06
went out friday with good friend rocky cariglio , evening high tide , into night . we hit 7 striper with our biggest at 15# . a large barge came through and dirtied up the water . bite over . saturday out with friends , Win , sarah , and rachel . we got 5 striper 2 big barges passed by and dirtied up the water .we took fish at , 10# , 8# , 7# , and 4# . i have been night trolling for the past 3 weeks . catching many large fish . including 1 night i caught 2 over 20# , i am in a wierd spot in life and have not been able to leave reports . my internet is now hooked up again . and i have a new e - mail adress . for all my friends who e - mail me , sorry for not returning e-mails due to problems . please feel free to e - mail my new adress . and thanks to who ever cleared up the spam problem we were having . that was really getting annoying . good luck all , and god bless !
Name: Jack the bank fisher
Email: jackmo69@msn.com
Location: delta off 8 mile road
Weather: nice mid 70s
Water_condition: clear
Date: 07-30-06
My buddy and I went all the way out 8 mile road to the end. fished rattle traps from the bank for 2 hours. I managed 2 black bass 1 1/2 lb each My buddy who hasnt fished all year smoked me with 6 all about the same size. Any one know of a place we can fish from the bank at. I'm always looking for new places If so please e maile me any help would be helpfull... thax J/M
Name: Bill Crooks
Email: williamcrooks@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sacramento River
Weather: Windy & cool
Water_condition: Rough, 74-76
Date: 07-28-06
Aware of my two ocean skunks, Ted Fagunes suggests we go striper fishing to change my luck. We are on the water at 6:30 AM at Sandy Beach to catch the first of the ebb tide. We troll shallow bombers south into a gale. By the time we hit the power lines we are taking water over the bow. We turn around and spend a few hours trolling up & down the west bank--affraid to go anywhere else! The water is dirty from wind & tide. Finally we cross over to Horse Shoe (Get soaked.) where we catch a 15” black bass. We stay there until the bottom of the tide. The waves calm down with the flood tide. We get 4 shakers, an 18 & a 22. That’s it. I guess the Portagee helped me get the skunk off but the stink remains!
Name: G.M.Wells
Email: kinnicky@lewiston.com
Location: Dwarshack Res. Orofino, ID
Weather: Hot 101`
Water_condition: warm 82` calm
Date: 07-28-06
The lake limit is 25 kokanee per fisherman. We limited 5 times in the last month. we get on the Res. by 8:00am and the longest it has taken us to limit has been 11:45 most times by 10:00. We use a flasher with a snubber and a Mack's weddingring in orange with 3 maggots. With a fish finder you find a school and work until they quit bitting trying to keep your offering a foot or two above the fish. The key to this game is slow, very slow troll. You Californian boys(I use to be one) might try it in your lakes. We've tried it in WA lakes with a good deal of success. GOOD LUCK YFB Geo
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Discovery park area again
Weather: Hot but cooler at 98 degrees
Water_condition: off colored semi clear
Date: 07-27-06
Thursday July 27th......A late start at the mouth of the American & Sacto. Didn't get on the water till 10:20 am. Anchored next to Jack thomason who had Mark with him, they hit the river very early & had no take downs or hits all morning......Very few boats out on this day,even with the cooler temps& delta breeze. Was told only one fish caught & this was done by a troller around 8:00am. Just less than 45 minutes of fishing I had a takedown & a miss.. That was the only action of the day for me as the fishing was very SLOW . Saw several fish rise to the surface but still not hitting our lures..........Jack left at 1:30pm & I should have also!! Stayed till almost 5:00pm with only two other boats trying ( one was John in the Marlin boat) Very SLOW day for sure...Heading to the Ft. Bragg area this weekend to do a little coastal camping at Van Damm State park. Wish the abalonie season was still open? Don't think it reopens till August 1st......This will be a family camping thing with fishing second...Gotta do that once in a while,will hit the local salmon scene again next week as I hope the bite get better than this week....A recap..........41 hours of fishing for 2 fish caught & 3 lost (Got off hook) & 6 takedowns with no hookups.......Summary: very slow week...See ya on the river Bob H. (Naked)..............P.S. You didn't miss anything Big Al............Knock um dead on Friday...
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sacto River just below American.
Weather: Extreme HEAT WAVE!!!!!
Water_condition: off colored & worse on out going tide
Date: 07-27-06
July 25th & 26th Tuesday & Weds..........Arrived at Discovery park just about 5:30 am. on Tuesday. Just about 18 boats already on the water. Air temps were in the mid 70's which has been the norm for the past 10 days!! Another 100 degree plus day for sure! In the two lines of boats anchored just below the mouth I noticed Mark Wilson In Jack Thomason's boat next to Pastor Steve, next to Big Al in the thunder Jet boat. Also, Guy Brown who works part time at fishermans warehouse. Its a good feeling to have friends fishing in this area. Decided not to anchor, but try alittle trolling for a few hours. While trolling, Big Al,s boat had the first of the days action, but this fish managed to get off! Next, In pastor Steves boat, a hookup & another lost fish...A short time went by & Big Al in the thunder jet got the first fish of the day. Thinking trolling was just not the ticket on this day, parked my boat next to big Al's boat & joined the group.The bite quit & slowly one by one the boats thinned out to just three of us by noon..By 1:00pm it was just Big Al & myself & the temps were now in the 100 degree range.......I figured I would stay as long as Al continued fishing. At 2:00pm. Al's rod went off & he brought in a chrome 10 pound Jack. It wasn't more than 15 minutes later my rod takes a hard dip & hit the rod as hard as I could & felt a fairly large fish on my K-15 kwikfish. This fish decided to run sideways & I could not stop it heading directly towards Al's line which was still in the water. Al's boat was really not that close to me, but this fish had lots of power & was a TOAD!! As this fish went air- borne & jumped some 4 feet out of the water we noticed I had Al's line on mine. Al offed to cut his line but, I told Al I'll try & get him in if you just relax the pressure on his line.This didn't work as the fish broke my 20 pound leader on the next run...........Oh Well, wasn't meant to be caught!! Got back in the water with a new K-15 And within 15 minutes another slam. this time Al had his line out of the water in less than 20 Seconds!!! After a 20 minute battle, got this chrome fish in the boat.....Trying to get the lure out of this fish, I ran one of the treble hooks completely into my left forefinger with the barb deep in my finger!!!!!! Scared this fish would start to jump around as he was still in the net I ripped back three times to get the deeply hooked barb out of my finger. Thank God this fish was played out to the max or I would have more hooks in my hand & would be heading to the nearest Hospital!!!!!!!This fish was a hen & weighed 29 lbs.......Must have a school of fish moving through as Big Al has another take down but comes un-buttoned. I caught the next fish a 12 pound Jack which I let go so I could fish a little longer as the action continued.....We finally called it a day at 5:30pm & the jet skiers were all over the place tearing up the water!!!... Weds............Met Big Al on the water at 6:00am.. Only 6 boats on the water! No fish caught all morning . Thinking its gonna be an afternoon bite like on Tues. We stayed the whole day without taking home a fish!!! Al had the only fish on in the 12 hours we fished & lost this chromer just behind his boat as this fish threw the hook with one jump! We saw many fish rolling all day but we didn't have the luck like on Tuesday...Not bad for two older dudes fishing two 12 hour days in a row in this blazing HEAT!! I'm 60 years young & Al is 55.......Ya gotta love it! I really enjoyed Al's company.. See ya on the river... Bob H. ( Naked )......... P.S. Looking forward to see ( Tom ) in the Tracker boat next week with Mona............Had lots of fun last year.......
Name: Bill Crooks
Email: williamcrooks@sbcglobal.net
Location: Beautiful Bodega Bay
Weather: Fog all day
Water_condition: 6-8 ft. rollers & 2-3 ft wind waves
Date: 07-26-06
On Tuesday I am reporting my Fort Bragg salmon skunk to Clyde. He tells me that everyone is limiting on big hogs out of BB. He books us a trip on the New Sea Angler. Later that day we find NSA will be going instead for rock fish. (Note: That should have been our tip off--When Rick Powers switches from salmon to the rocks!) We have lots of stripers in the freezer, we need red meat, so we book the Predator. Leave hot Sac at 3:00AM. It’s cool in Fairfield. Arrive BB at 5:00AM and get great position at back of boat. Boat maxes at 14 and leaves at 6:15. We head northwest for 1 1/2 hours and start trolling. The guy next to us hits a nice fat 15#, which looks like a king, but is a silver. Then a gal brings in a jumping 5# that looks like a silver, but is a king. (Check those gums!) Then the captain spots a bunch of fish at 120-150 feet. He orders his troops at the back of the boat to drop down fast! We do as ordered and all four of us get hooked up. Three are landed & one gets off. It’s a first for Clyde & I, north of Baja. Three to four pound mackerel! (Costs you a 2 ½ # weight each time!) What a disappointment. Not even a cat will eat them. Boat catches only 3 salmon and many more mackerel. Please note that I am continuing to drive the salmon south. I will next go out of Emeryville so that I will drive them to Bob & others fishing our local waters.
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Rio Vista Area
Weather: WINDY AGAIN to 30 mph!
Water_condition: Semi Clear to Dirty at 79 Degrees
Date: 07-26-06
Wednesday, July 26, 2006...The water got dirty because of the big winds and minus tides, but...Arthur Bard and David Varshawsky went striper trolling with me today down Rio Vista way. We trolled shallow running B16 Bombers all day on the West Bank and at Decker Island. A lot of action for us. We had at least 15 missed hits, 12 lost fish, 1 ugly squawfish (I'm squawfish queen for the day), 7 shaker stripers, and 15 keeper stripers to 10 pounds. We kept fish at 7#, 7#, 8#, 8#, 8#, and 9#. We let go quite a few 7 to 10 pounders. One double header on a 6# and a 4# striper. The bite was all through the tides today. That was different. The big wind just dirtied up the water at low tide and kind of shut down the bite. We quit at 4:30 p.m. and headed to Vierra's to take a picture and clean fish. Home after rush hour. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Cal Mock
Email: bboxacord1@aol.com
Location: West of Bodega Bay
Weather: Patchs of Fog
Water_condition: Choppy
Date: 07-22-06
Twenty four members of the Dixon Boat and Fishing Club chartered the New Salmon Queen out of Emeryville for a rock fishing trip. Upon arrival, they decided to switch to salmon fishing. They made a long 3 hour run to a location aproximately 5-7 miles due West of Bodega. Everyone limited out. The salmon ranged from 17lbs to 33 lbs but the majority were in the 22 lb size. Trolled anchovies with 2 1/2 lb weights. Mike Yandel won the pot with a 33 lb fish followed closely by Tony Anderson with a 31 lb'er.
Name: Jolly Hooker Fishing Club
Email: bkishi@SIRSinc.com
Location: Around the Golden Gate
Weather: Cool
Water_condition: Smooth to slight rock
Date: 07-25-06
24 guys from the club and guests hartered the New Golden Eye for a Salmon pot luck for ocean fishing. When the fishing is great, good, or exciting we would report that. But when it isn't we should also let you know this too. We ended the day with only one Salmon, seven strip bass, and a hand full of rock fish. Larry Popularum ended up with the salmon jack pot and Ruel Smith came home with a 14 lb striper. As for a trip like this, most of the time was just spent waithing for some action. For many of us that have been around boats, we felt the New Golden Eye could use a bit of TLC. With the price of deisel, of which 400+ gallons was loaded on our fishing time, the captain parhaps chose to stay close to SF. On the other hand the good thing was that we were relaxing in 70 degree calm weather while the people back home reported 106. Oh well, hope to have a better report next time.
Name: Okaytom
Email: okaythomas@yahoo.com
Location: Ft. Bragg fish
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: little bumpy
Date: 07-23-06
Bill You should have went bottom fishing. We cauht limit of lings lots of vermillion, cabezon and the blues were jumping out of the water trying to take our bait. catching was great, good quality fish and fantastic weather.
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Mouth of American
Weather: Hot
Water_condition: Dirty @ 73 Degrees
Date: 07-24-06
Monday, July 24, 2006...Jack and Chris Thomason went with me to the mouth of the American River this morning to fish for summer salmon. We anchored up with Flatfish and Kwikfish. 20 boats there and only 1 fish caught by 10:30 a.m. when we quit. We had only 1 takedown and lost it. One other boat had one on for about 1 minute and lost that one too. That was it for all those 20 boats around us. It got very hot when the sun came over the trees. Back at them later - Mark.
Name: Bill Crooks
Email: williamcrooks@sbcglobal.net
Location: Beautiful Fort Bragg
Weather: Friggen Great !!
Water_condition: 5-6 foot waves
Date: 07-24-06
Bill & Kenny Croyle got limits of big hogs at FB two weeks ago on the FishOn. I decided to leave this hell hole & caught a cancellation for Sunday AM. If fishin is all you care about, read no further. It has been poor all week at FB. The FishOn got 4 for 12 people. The Rumblefish got 8 for 28. None for Bill. But it was still a great trip. The State Park (and the entire town) was booked solid for Saturday night. No problem, I had my camper. The Noyo Fishing Center let me camp in their lot. I roll out on Sunday Morning and get on boat. He leaves at 6:45AM. Twelve is max. on this nice boat. It’s $100 for one half day. How great it is to run 20 minutes to the fishing grounds. The big three fish were 18-22#. Smallest was 10#. The bite was slow all over. I do some exploring, get some takeout at Safeway, and head for the State Park. Lots of open sites. Find a shady spot and crack a beer. Should have picked a sunny spot. It was cold at 5:00PM. Nice. Drops to 52 at night. Nice to need a jacket. Trip up from Rancho Cordova took 4 hours with mild delays through Clear Lake. Trip back was much more pleasant driving and took 4 ¼ hours down 101 to 38 to 50. I look forward to going back soon and will take the FishOn.
Name: CaptainJack73
Email: navesj@yahoo.com
Location: Rancho Seco
Weather: Super Hot
Water_condition: 87 degrees!
Date: 7-22-2006
7/22/2006 – Fished Rancho Seco with Dustin at 7:00 am. The water temperature was 87 degrees! Ended up with a record high of 110 degrees (air temperature). The bite was dead until about 10:00 am. We drop shotted brown and green 3” leeches by the dam in 25-40’ of water. I ended up with 2 bass, Dustin with 2, for four total bass. Biggest was about 2 lbs. Fish averaged 12-14”. Off the water at noon. Everybody else I talked to had about the same luck as us – pretty slow fishing.
Name: SCOTT WHITE
Email: SCOTTSDECK@AOL.COM
Location: BODEGA BAY!!
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: GREAT
Date: 07242006
Went back to hook up with pop again(bob white) friday morning the sea was like folsom lake! flat . fish were 15 miles off shore radio going crazy they were getting lots of doubles& tripples all 20lbs and up. we were going to take our 25ft parker only problem was we havent bought one yet so went anyway in pops 19ft jet craft. got there droped them in two on lead one on the wire. bamm! two 30 plus lbs at the same manage to get one in bamm! went like that for about 1.5 hours. lost alot of fish at the boat lost count sat the same. sunday took us 3 hours to get to the fishing grounds in the footer! 1 hour to get our fish. this will be a father son trip to always hang onto! thanks pop! better get out there boys! the bite is wide open! oh ya the heat it sac sucks!
Name: Cal Mock
Email: bboxacord1@aol.com
Location: ---------------
Weather: -----
Water_condition: ----
Date: 07-22-2006
Alan, Glad to know that you are on the road to recovery. My wife had the aeorta valve job and I had the quad bypass so we know that you must take it easy for a while. Difficult to cast after they crack your rib cage open...No fishing for the first month, take it easy for the second month, makes it kinda difficult for an avid fisherman. Take it easy and you'll be back to fishin' soon! Cal Mock
Name: John Buck
Email: ussjelly@aol.com
Location: home.............
Weather: hot
Water_condition: cool
Date: 07-22-06
Alan, I wish you a speedy and life-long recovery
Name: Alan Fishermans Warehouse
Email: fishfong@aol.com
Location: -----------------------
Weather: -----------------------
Water_condition: --------------------------
Date: 07-22-06
Hello everyone, As you probably know the past few weeks have been very difficult for my family and I. I had an arota valve vein burst on the 6th of July. I am very fortunate to be here now, as only 10% who go thru this survive. Seven days later in the hospitol as I was going to get released I had a heart attack. The new arota valve that they put in had crimped the artery it was attached as it expanded over the seven days. Anyway a by-pass was done and I am still here. I am recovering now at home and should be back in the next month or two. I'm already starting to feel better so I will be on line from time to time. You can always e-mail me if you like to ask any questions. The nurses and doctors were amazed of all the concerned for me as my stay was thirteen days in the hospitol. I showed them my Fun Fishing TV Show as it aired on there TV system. All the staff were great over at Sutter and I know if I weren't there I might be somewhere else right now. Thanks for all the concerns! Alan
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Rio Vista Area
Weather: Overcast, then Sunny and Hot
Water_condition: Clear @ 77 DEGREES!
Date: 07-21-06
Friday, July 21, 2006...Dennis Garrison went striper chasing with me today down by Rio Vista. We fished between lower Steamboat Slough and Broad Slough, including West Bank and Decker Island. We stayed with B16 shallow running Bombers all day in Red Head/White Body. We caught 2 ugly squawfish, 14 shaker stripers, and 12 keeper stripers. The largest went 12#, 10#, and 8#. We kept 4 stripers at 7#, 6#, 5#, and 4#. The bites were at the morning's low tide around 9:30 a.m. and the afternoon's high tide around 3:00 p.m. Not much in between. The bite was a short bite window right at the dead tides and then it was over. But, a good day of catching. I think some summer stripers have finally shown up in the area. The water was pretty clear, but has warmed up to 77 degrees. The weather was overcast in the morning, then cleared to sunny and hot. A trolling breeze all day long helped let us stand the heat. And, I did see Mt. Diablo all day. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Jolly Hooker Fishing Club
Email: bkishi@SIRS Fishing
Location: Pond near Walnut Grove
Weather: Warm and comfortable
Water_condition: Nice
Date: 07-21-06
The Jolly Hookers had their annual Kids Day Fishing. We are appreciative of Chris and Mary Fulster, owner of Broadway Bait for opening his well stocked pond to our grandkids. Everyone had a ball helping and watching the kids catch and release over 100 sun fish, bass, and cat fish the ole fashion way of baited hook and a bobber. Good to have a day where we can encourage kids to enjoy our sport, appreciate nature and the outdoors. Thanks to Art Sutter, Ron Madsen, Alexander, Norm Doris and all the members that keep this annual event a going success.
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Sacto River just below mouth of American
Weather: Hot Hot Hot & more HOT!!!
Water_condition: Off Colored to semi clear at 74 degrees
Date: 07-20-06
Arrived at discovery park about the same time as Weds. Total of boats fishing the mouth of the American & down to the PGE tower was up from Weds. I counted 19 boats at 7:00am....Without a doubt, the best thing going is anchoring in the right spot downstream in the Sacto. using flatfish or Kwikfish. For some reason the trolling thing has not be productive for the number of boats trying just outside of the anchored boats? Yeah, a few boats have caught fish on the troll,but not equaling the sucess of the many boats that are doing the flatfish thing on anchor....Again, I trolled a double bladed green silvertron spinner using 5 oz. of lead to get it down close to the bottom as the current is pretty strong in this area. Like on Weds, the bite happened to the anchored boats as we trollers went bye. By 9:30am. Anchored boats ( 7 fish ) Trollers ( 2 fish ) By 12:00 noon. Anchored boats ( 9 fish with 6 fish lost) & trollers just ( 3 fish).....My only action was one fish on for less than 20 seconds at 10:00 am & gone!!.. Around 10:30am. there was too many boats in this area ( On Anchor) to troll through them so I decided to to join them & anchor fish....Anchored just next to the hot boat of the week in a small blue aluminum boat & introduced myself. The two fisherman in this boat are Larry & Wayman. Very nice guys having fun....They hooked atleast 12 fish in the two days I was there..They must have the right set up??? Or are the luckiest guys out there......While, I got skunked again, did manage to have 3 take downs & lost all.........Just about to call it a day when John in the Marlin boat pulled up along with Allen in the green Jetcraft boat.... Man! it was now 12:30 and very close to 102 degrees!!! But, the bites kept coming & the fish were still rolling...by 2:00 pm. only 7 boats left in this area!! Too Darn HOT!!! John had hooked two nice salmon & lost both! Bent hooks. At 4:00pm. I felt like a strip of bacon next to two eggs. With zero salmon to take home but many chances to net one, had a great day & met some new friends.. One thing for sure,the fish are moving through,even in this HEAT WAVE!!! With the boat race taking place this weekend between the two bridges I won't be out till Monday......Sometime soon this current heat wave will give way to some normal temps in the 90's...........Still waiting for Tom Ramage to show up ( The king for last year) See ya on the River.. Bob H. ( Naked).......
Name: Bob Henslee
Email: bobhenslee@sbcglobal.net
Location: Bullards Bar
Weather: HOT!
Water_condition: Could see downrigger ball at 10ft
Date: 07-20-06
Arrived 10 am fished the dam area easy limits fish (kokanee) are small using downriggers start at 60 ft bigger fish 14" are down to 75 ft dick nites tipped w/corn.
Name: CaptianJack73
Email: navesj@yahoo.com
Location: Lake Amador
Weather: hot
Water_condition: 80-86 degrees!
Date: 7-13-2006
7/13/2006 – Fished Lake Amador from 5:00 pm Thursday evening until 8:00 am Friday morning. The bite was pretty much dead the entire time. Jason caught one nice 4.5 lb bass on a Zara Spook on Thursday right at sunset. I ended up with two small bass – one on a drop shot rig and one at night on a 10” power worm. Totals were Jack = 2 bass and Jason = 4 bass. All in all a really slow trip. We tried everything – drop shotting deep, dart heading worms, senko’s, poppers, jigs, etc. Nothing worked. The full moon and high pressure system must have shut down the bite. Water temperature ranged between 80-86 degrees.
Name: CaptianJack73
Email: navesj@yahoo.com
Location: Fallen Leaf Lake
Weather: nice
Water_condition: 67 degrees
Date: 7-9-2006
7/9/2006 - Fished Fallen Leaf Lake for mackinaw with Jason from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm. We caught two fish on night crawlers, one on a 2 ounce white Gibbs Minnow and lost three fish brining them up from the deep. Fish were caught near the bottom in 105-210’ of water.
Name: CaptianJack73
Email: navesj@yahoo.com
Location: Fallen Leaf Lake
Weather: Nice
Water_condition: 67 degrees
Date: 7-8-2006
7/8/2006 – Fished Fallen Leaf Lake for mackinaw with Jason from 11:00 am until 3:30 pm. The road going to the lake was only one lane and we had to pull over about 15-20 times to let people by – what a pain! The 3 mile trip took about 25 minutes, but we finally made it to the ramp. We headed west out from the marina and started spooning 2 ounce white Gibbs minnow in 250’ of water. I hooked the first fish in 130’ of water but it was foul hooked and released. The next fish came in 130’ of water drifting night crawlers. I ended up catching one more fish on night crawlers and loosing two fish. All fish were in the 14-17” range. Their swim bladders inflated when bringing them up from the deep so I started bringing them up really slow. That is why I kept loosing fish. The fish that I ended up keeping were good eating. Got off the water when a thunderstorm started up. Water temperature was 67 degrees. Totals were two keepers, two lost fish and one foul hooked.
Name: CaptainJack73
Email: navesj@yahoo.com
Location: Rancho Seco
Weather: Hot
Water_condition: 80 degrees
Date: 7-5-2006
7/5/2006 – Fished Rancho Seco with Jason at 7:00 am. Started out throwing topwater around the shallow north half of the lake. The bite was dead so we switched to drop shotting by the picnic area in 18-30’ of water. Picked up some fish in the 12-14” range. Moved over by the dam and picked up some more in 25-40’ of water. I ended up with 7 bass, Jason with 4 total. Biggest was about 16”. Off the water at 2:00 pm.
Name: Bob Harries (Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Just below mouth American & Sacto river
Weather: Muggy & Hot with cloud cover
Water_condition: Semi clear at 72,5 degrees
Date: 07-19-06
Weds.07-19-06 ...... Woke up at 4:30 am. As I went outside to hook up the boat I couldn't believe it was sprinkling ( light rain ) and the temps were in the mid 70's.......Got to discovery park around 6:00am. Found about 15 other boats from the mouth down to the PGE cement pump that were either anchored or trolling & about 4 boats that were JIGGING on the color line......trolled for about 4 & 1/2 hours without a bump....Decided to anchor & use a K-15 and with zero results........Saw 9 fish caught from very early till I left at 1:45pm. Not too bad for only 15 boats...Two boats got two fish aboard each. The best deal going was sitting on the anchor & using flatfish or Kwikfish...Will try it again in the morning but not Friday as the temps are predicted to reach 109 Degrees!!!!! Skunk day for me but there's plenty of time to nail these guys.....They just didn't want the double bladed silvertrons on this day......See Ya on the river Bob H. ( Naked ) ......P.S. Hey Mark, leave those squawfish alone & get your butt down to discovery............
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Rio Vista Area
Weather: Overcast AM/Sunny & Windy PM
Water_condition: Clear @ 74 Degrees
Date: 07-19-06
Wednesday, July 19, 2006...Finally found some summer stripers in the delta...Arthur Bard went striper chasing with me today. We fished the Old Sac from Isleton to the mouth, and on the main Sacramento River at the Old Dairy, West Bank, and Decker Island. We did some spooning with Crippled Herring spoons for a couple of ugly squawfish, one small keeper striper, and a bunch of shaker stripers. We trolled Rebels for a couple of shaker stripers. We did the best trolling Bombers. 11 more keepers and an assortment of shakers and a couple of more squawfish. Final tally: 5 very ugly squawfish to 8 pounds, 40 shaker stripers, and 12 keeper stripers. We kept fish at 10#, 8#, 7#, and 6#. The big ones got away today. The water was clear in the morning then dirtied up in the afternoon when the winds came up. The water was 74 degrees. The morning had overcast and light showers, but was T-shirt weather. No wind in the AM. A good day of catching, all in sight of Mt. Diablo. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Bill Crooks
Email: williamcrooks@sbcglobal.net
Location: New Hogan Reservoir
Weather: Nice in AM, then hot.
Water_condition: Clear, 80-83
Date: 07-19-06
Clyde Wands & I decided to try New Hogan again. We had same result—two fish—20 & 24inches. We hit water at 5:30AM. Trolled anchovies at 20-30 ft. Marked tons of bait but very few fish. Warm when we arrived. Then nice cool, east, breeze until 9:30AM. Breeze stops—ski boats come out—it gets hot. We are smarter this time and are off the lake at 11:00AM. Nice fish on Kokanee rods—just not enough of them. See no one with fish today. Bad omen--even the great fish grinder is broken!
Name: Jolly Hooker Fishing Club
Email: bill.kishi@sbcglobal.net
Location: Loon Lake - Crystal Basin area-
Weather: Beautiful clear sky
Water_condition: Calm to slight ripples
Date: 07-19-06
The Jolly Hooker fishing club had their monthly derby at Loon Lake this month. The weather couldn't have been better. While most of you were sweltering in 100+ temperature the high Sierras was in the 70s. The lake water was a cool 67 and crystal clear with water visability to over 25 feet deep. 28 members weighed in 62 fish to just under 1 lb. The derby winners were 1st Bill Stieger a senior member, 2nd Ralph Schuhriemen our fishing chairman, and 3rd place went to Steve Robinson a rookie and our newest member. Most of the catch was taken on worms behind flashers. As always the best part of a trip like this was the social get together after the derby and the weigh-in. Host Wayne Gates and William Alsup took care of the group with grilled hambergers and all the trimmings. Another great outing!
Name: Bob Harries (The Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: East Reservoir Stony Ford Area
Weather: Extremely HOT!!
Water_condition: Surface temps. 83 degrees
Date: 07-11-06
Decided to forget the Salmon opener & go camping at East Reservoir from Saturday through Monday. If you have ever been to this reservoir in the summer Months, you know how dry & hot it can be just in normal summertime temps.in the 80 & 90's.. Well, on this camping trip it was well above normal!! The bass were in a post spawn mode & only came into the shallows very early in the morning & retreated into the deeper water by 10:00am. each morning. We used the drop shot method using 1/8th oz. weights & small robo worms less than 4 inches. The bass we caught have put on weight & were much healther than just a Month ago during the spawning period. Much harder to catch in the deeper water & we really had to work hard for bites. Did the crappie thing in the late afternoons & they were much easier to locate & get bit!! Caught just under a limit each day. While I love catching largemouth bass, I don't eat them. Had one many years ago, don't like the taste!! But. CRAPPIE is one of my favorite fish to eat. Unlike, Clear lake, the water at East reservoir is un-polluted & the fishery is healthy & thriving.......We tent camped, which we haven't done in many years. With day time Temps well above the century mark no afternoon naps in the tent! Way too Hot!! Spent alot of time in the very warm water just to cool down enough to fish the Hot afternoons. Lots of area to get out of the boat & jump in..& continue to fish for short periods. My wife Sandy did a great job induring the extreme heat & getting dirty (tent camping) for all three days! You know how women are when it comes down to showering & always looking pretty. Went through 3 cans of mosquito spray & lots of bug replellent as they were dominating the air from land & water. Oh well, thats camping. At this time, I don't know how the salmon opener went, but there's plenty of time in season to spend time trolling for these fresh run kings...Will clean up the boat today & hit discovery park on Weds morning..Saw the report on MJ B Mike, hope I got his name right? Heat stroke can hit you without a warning. First sign is the body quits sweating & the cooling process shuts down. Body temps rise & you can't think clearly as fatigue sets in....Water in large quanities is the solution in most cases.....or getting in the water to cool down....Had this happen to me many years ago on the american river bike trail. Thanks for quick action from my brother in law, I recovered very quickly as he carried me down to the river to cool me down......Just remembered getting super fatiqued & not thinking clearly......Yes! I quit sweating & was dry to touch...And, I was much younger then!!!. Here's my new rule...For every 3 beers drink one bottle of water & that usually works. Ha, Ha!..Had a great time camping & looking forward for some time spent catching some summer run salmon next few weeks.. Still haven't heard from Tom Ramage in the Tracker boat. Maybe? I'll see Tom at the mouth? See ya on the river Bob H. (Naked)........
Name: scott white
Email: scottsdeck@aol.com
Location: bodega bay..
Weather: fog
Water_condition: good
Date: 07-18-06
Went out with bob white(dad) for salmon &rock 10 days fished 9 weather report wrong all the time caled for 20-25 winds went out flat most days. limits of huge blacks 4-6lbs pops hot spot up north. had some great days at salmon limits most days. most days for us small fish. caught a couple of nice butts. Im going back on thursday-sunday hope weather holds.
Name: scott white
Email: scottsdeck@aol.com
Location: bodega bay..
Weather: fog
Water_condition: good
Date: 07-18-06
Went out with bob white(dad) for salmon &rock 10 days fished 9 weather report wrong all the time caled for 20-25 winds went out flat most days. limits of huge blacks 4-6lbs pops hot spot up north. had some great days at salmon limits most days. most days for us small fish. caught a couple of nice butts. Im going back on thursday-sunday hope weather holds.
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River at Verona
Weather: Very Hot
Water_condition: Clear @ 70 Degrees
Date: 07-17-06
Monday, July 17, 2006...I went salmon fishwishing with Jack Thomason today. We went up to the mouth of the Feather River at Verona and anchored up with Flatfish and Kwikfish. No action for us. About 14 boats scattered around and 1 salmon caught by 11 a.m., when we quit and headed for home. That makes about 30 anglers for that 1 salmon. The opener had about 6 to 8 fish caught at Verona for twice as many boats. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: John E. Cullen
Email: hammerjohn@sbcglobal.net
Location: Port of Sacramento
Weather: Beautiful
Water_condition: 81 in basin, 79 in channel
Date: 07-17-06
Launched this morning about 0625, saw boils in the cove, had boils all around me but couldn't get them to hit anything, weird. Went down the channel to #73, same thing. Tried everything but no joy. Quit at 10:30 and headed home. I saw lots and lots of bait today and lot's of fish scattered to all depths. A lot of bait was in two to three feet of water. Never could get any action on my line. j.
Name: Otha Livingston
Email: Olivingston@sbcglobal.net
Location: Bodega Bay to Tomales Bay
Weather: Windy
Water_condition: Clear/Stained
Date: 07-15-06
Finally got the chance to get to a computer. Rock Fish/Salmon/Rock Crabs with Tomi. Found a nice shelf/reef off of mussel point approximately 1 mile N/W water goes from approx 100' to about 70'. Had nice blues/black the ling cod became nuicance fish! 18-23 inches. Finally caught a keeper. Salmon were hitting on rotary killers/watermelon apex/Hoochies with anchovies. 1 pound balls to 35 pulls in 165-220' of water from 10-mile beach north to Tomales point/Bird Rock. The down rigger lured fish down to 45'. Smallest was a 17' king (dressed, i.e. bled and gutted). Buch of HOGS out there! On sunday, my neighbor called reporting 8 foot swells! He was not kidding! I saw them rolling in behind me, with the fog! THANK GOD FOR ARIMA!! Went slow and chugged through the 8 foot swells with wind waves in my 17' Arima... NO PROBLEM. See ya on the Delta Soon!
Name: MJB aka Mike
Email: jig_man15@yahoo.com
Location: North Delta
Weather: PERFECT, Atleast I thought so
Water_condition: Stained
Date: 07-12-06
Well like I said in my last insert "a full report upon my return"!!! Well ,this really isnt a report . Its more of an eye opener for all of us die-hard fishermen & women. The other day after I posted, I left my house shortly after. I did check the weather & if I recall it was calling for much of the same HOT,HOT,HOT...... I left my fishing partnern MAX (my yellow lab) at home because of the heat, YES HE WAS PISSED!!!!! The weather was perfect when I arrived, with a nice cool delta breeze blowing up the river. I ran up a slough & started fishing for Bass. It took me a couple of hours to figure out a pattern. I was finding some good fish (3 lbs) holding just on the edge of the weedline's where the current & frog-water came together. I was throwin a 3/8 oz. chart-wht spinner-bait & they where wacken it pretty good.Because of the direction this slough was running (west-east, so to speak) their was no delta breeze .The sun was beaten down on me for what seemed to be only a few hours, WRONG!!! The time was know 3:00 p.m. & I was thinking to myself " NO WAY,it's gotta only be 10:00-11:00 a.m. WRONG AGAIN IT WAS NOW 3:15 P.M. & AS I tried to recall what I had been doing for the last 8 1/2 hours , I was having a hell of a time with my memory & thats when it hit me that I was in the first stage of having a heat stroke. I found some shade & hit my ice-chest for some much needed fluids (not beer) GOOD OLD H2O. My ham-string's aswell as my calif's started too cramp-up & I recall feeling sick to my stomach AT THIS POINT I MUST HAVE TOLD MYSELF TO GET THE HELL OUT OF HERE. I dont recall much about the long boat ride back to the launch ramp nor do I recall much about putting my boat on the trailer . I am sure I needed help , but I guess in my mind I was going to be okay & in the end I was "okay"!!! I am thankful that I had plenty of fluids (WATER) , I do recall how wounderful the icewater I was drinking tasted, but other than that & the few hours prior too this event I am still scratching my head. I am fine now & ready to hit the water A.S.A.P. I am sure their are warning sign's when heat-stroke 1st. start's but I DO-NOT RECALL ANYTHING, other than the time laps. What seemed to be only a few hour's on the water was well over 8 hours, maybe this should have been my first clue!!!! Alan, I hope too see you soon. Take care MJB
Name: Bill Crooks
Email: williamcrooks@sbcglobal.net
Location: Mokelumne Rivers
Weather: nice-little breeze
Water_condition: 68-76
Date: 07-13-06
I told my buds I was going out exploring. Can’t blame them for saying they will go if I find fish. Launched at New Hope to catch the last of the in coming. Trolled the South fork (That’s the one that should be called East Fork!) with shallow bombers. Tough to fish with attached weeds everywhere. Got a 18 & 20in striper-thrown back. Trolled Hog with rebels & deep bombers. Marked many fish. Tried spooning. Nothing. Went to North Fork ( The one on the West!) An old bugger told me I could get small mouth with a white spinner bait. I could not. Tried Senko’s for the first time. Alan would be proud! I caught a few & the biggest at 14 in. But it really started happening when I started throwing Baby Brush Hogs. I probably caught about 25-30. Biggest was 13 in and smallest was about 4in—about the size of the bait. Most fish were about 10in. I kept the 13 & 14 to see if they taste as good as stripers. The 13 had eggs. I don’t know if it was the Brush Hogs, or the increased out go. The “West” Fork does not move very fast & It’s easy fishin. I guy could get hooked on this if he could find bigger fish. Get well Alan!
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Rio Vista Area
Weather: WINDY AGAIN!
Water_condition: Off Color at 72 Degrees
Date: 07-13-06
Wednesday, July 12, 2006...Arthur Bard and his friend Dick went striper fishing with me today. We plugged Fish Traps and Salt Shakers, we trolled Rebels and Bombers, and we spooned with Hopkins and Crippled Herrings. About 55 - 60 stripers today with only 2 small keepers at 19" and 21", and they were full of bait fish. We covered water from Isleton to Miner Slough back down to Decker Island and locations in between. The wind and the big minus outgoing tide kept the water off color. What fish we found were all small. Not any big fish to be found for us. Another "action fish" day. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento, CA
Weather: N/A
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 07-13-06
Thursday, July 13, 2006...I called the hospital and talked with Alan Fong today. Alan is in good spirits, is doing very well after his successful operation, and is, hopefully, heading home this afternoon. Alan told me that he wont't be able to fish for a month, or so, but knowing Alan, he will be chomping at the bit. Alan told me that he is a very lucky man to be alive. Instead of his heart valve "blowing up", his valve collapsed or folded over making it repairable for the doctors. Good going Alan. You are a tough and lucky guy - Mark.
Name: Scott Tibbedeaux
Email: tibby@inreach.com
Location: nowhere ca.
Weather: hot
Water_condition: clear
Date: 07-12-06
test test test
Name: MJB aka Mike
Email: jig_man15@yahoo.com
Location: heading to the n. delta
Weather: 5:00 a.m looks good so far
Water_condition: Report upon my return
Date: 7-12-2006
I am heading out to do some scoutting / Bass fishing on the North Delta. A full report upon my return. This is the first time I have viewed the spam free fishermens report & I must say "I LIKE IT"!!!! On the other hand, I am a bit surprised to here the new's about my "MENTOR" & "FRIEND" Alan Fong. Alan e-mailed me the other day asking me "how have you been Mike" my reply was "Great & Yourself"?I Never recieved a reply & now, I think I know why!!!! I hope all is well Alan.... So today,I will try like hell to stick a hog for Mr. Fong....... See Yah Soon ~MJB
Name: mike nelson
Email: mike94590@aol.com
Location: rancho murieta
Weather: hot
Water_condition: perfect
Date: 07-11-06
I was wondering if anybody had info on salmon in american river yet? going out tomarrow between discovery and howe ave.. I also saw Allen today he is still in the hospitol and apears to be recovering well he looked really good considering what he's been through, he said he should be going home in a few days or so.. Although i dont know allen extremly well he's a household name in my house because he fulfilled my oldest sons make-a-wish. We as well wish him a fast recovery.
Name: Herb brown
Email: hbrown4130@sbcglobal.net
Location: whiskey town lake
Weather: hot
Water_condition: clear
Date: 07-11-06
Fished whiskey town lake with my son over the weekend.Had limits to 18 inches by 10;30 both days.The kokenee were in great shape.We fished 55 to 60 feet and at 9am went down to 80 feet.A small half and half dosger and small spin and glows were the ticket. Hey Bob Tomi sent me a pic of your fish WoW your going to be known as the old bodega bay salty dog.
Name: Scott Tibbedeaux
Email: RAVEN@THE-RAVENS.NET
Location: The web site
Weather: Not Much happening
Water_condition: Slow
Date: 07-11-06
Is nobody Fishing Right now
Name: Bass Smacker
Email: jackmo69@msn.com
Location: Ranco Seco
Weather: good
Water_condition: don't know yet
Date: 07-10-06
I'm going to tri and fish Rancho Seco for bass this weekend. I'm hopping thar they let me fish from there rentls. Any way anyone have any advice about how to fish it i'v read that there are some big Bass in there (lake record is 18.4) and some guys frome anuther fourm say that they beleve the next stat record could come from there
Name: Bill Crooks
Email: williamcrooks@sbcglobal.net
Location: New Hogan Reservoir
Weather: Nice & warm
Water_condition: 79 degrees
Date: 07-10-06
Like all youze guys & gals, I’m happy that the spam is gone and glad to be back. Clyde Wands had a good day last week for stripers at New Hogan. (He said, “There’s too much damn wind in the Delta.”) So we went back today. On the water at 6:00AM. Nice breeze from the east. We troll anchovies from 15-30 feet deep. Troll mostly near dam. We have three on and land two by 10:00AM. Breeze dies and it gets hot. We go up river for nothing. We think the slow bite is due to the full moon and clear water. (Dad said during a full moon, do your chores-don’t go fishin.) The fish are 22 & 23in. and big & fat. Great fight on Kokanee rods. Water skiers & jet skies descend on the lake. We pull out at 12:00. By then there is a nice breeze from the south west. We stop and clean fish at one of the world’s greatest cleaning stations, with the worlds biggest fish grinder. Why not the feds paid for it. A local guide had four fish. We buy way to much fresh corn at Sloughouse, but we are heroes when we get home.
Name: Nick Garcia
Email: nick@tactilesign.com
Location: Not fishing today
Weather: N/A
Water_condition:
Date: 07-10-2006
Does anyone know how Alan Fong is doing? Is he still in the hospital? Is opening day of SAC River Salmon the 16th of July? I too am glad the "SPAMMERS" are gone...whew!
Name: Nick Garcia
Email: nick@tactilesign.com
Location: Not fishing today
Weather: N/A
Water_condition:
Date: 07-10-2006
Does anyone know how Alan Fong is doing? Is he still in the hospital? Is opening day of SAC River Salmon the 16th of July? I too am glad the "SPAMMERS" are gone...whew!
Name: Bob Harries (Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Informational Only
Weather: N/A
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 07-10-06
Monday July 10th, If my memory is correct, wasn't the opener at discovery park red hot ( mud line & below) with over 40 fish caught?????? I know I started the season at Verona & the action was very slow! Lack of water being released from the Feather was the main cause. Think it was about the third day after the opener that I started trolling just below the mouth at discovery & did very well along with most of the boats that were anchored using flatfish or Quickfish.....I know every year is different, but just maybe things will turn on like last year? Also, I remember the bite lasting almost till the State Fair opened & untill that pesty SEA LION became a resident at the mouth... Any input or feedback will be appreciated as I'm drawing a BLANK!! Thanks... Bob H. (Naked). P.S. Tom R. in the Tracker are you out there? You are my hero in that location......Ha, Ha!
Name: 14_blast
Email: pdm1n@netscape.net
Location: Lake Berryessa
Weather: Hot
Water_condition: Clear
Date: 07-09-06
Went fishing with Tom for Kokes. We had 6 ldr's before we could get one in the box. We lost count again like we did last year. I thought we had 8, but infact we had 9. Had we known we had 9, we would've stayed a little longer for #10. We were suppose to go to Indian Valley Reservoir, but we chose to go to Berryessa instead...it's much closer. The hot combos were: silver wildthing (dodger) with a Killer B blue spinner with pink blade (used shoepeg corn with kokanee special sauce); watermelon wildthing with a blue watermelon apex modified with a red radical glow tube used firecorn. Got off the water by 4pm because we trolled around the shores with a broken back rebel and a white fish trap. I didn't get any, but Tom caught 1 smallie and a 1 largemouth.
Name: LuvMySon
Email: nikokingi@comcast.net
Location: Bodega Bay/Doran Beach
Weather: Windy/Nice/Windy Again
Water_condition: 52degees/rough/nice/rough
Date: 07-06-06
Just returned from fishing Bodega Bay since last Thursday. Our annual salmon fishing trip was fun. Otha & I brought our Arima's for the first time and they handled the big water/big waves fine. (And there were some BIG waves) Salmon were on & off and tough to get to with the inclement weather. Great trip and nice being with the guys just fishing and camping. Anyone know where an EZ Loader repair shop is in Sacto? I think I burned my bearings on my trailer on the way home. Thanks. Any help appreciated. "LuvMySon"
Name: johnny cat
Email: johnftball@yahoo.com
Location: Whites slough delta
Weather: good
Water_condition: good
Date: 07-09-06
Jack fisher just go to eight mile rd go down to the second bridge and make an imediate right as soon as you cross it that is corea rd take it about a mile down there will be a sharp turn to the left and that is whites slough that is the same slough that you fish off of gaurd rd. its just the other side thats all. good luck.
Name: JACK Fisher
Email: jackmo69@msn.com
Location: any where I can
Weather: hot
Water_condition: good
Date: 07-09-06
Hey all glad to see all the spam gone. Now back to the fishing I'v been looking for a good place to go black bass fishing from the bank. They closed Gard road to every one. That leves me with only one place I can fish at and well it isen't putting out right now. (Only one or two fish a day) I'm hopping that thers a place out there kinda like the bank at gard road not over grown with weeds and saled in the water any advice would help Tight Lines J/M
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Decker, West Bank & MINOR
Weather: n/a
Water_condition: n/a
Date: 07-09-06
Scratch that! Its fine now.... Duh!! Bob. H (naked)
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman)
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Decker,West bank ,MINOR
Weather: n/a
Water_condition: na
Date: 07-09-06
Don't know what happened to my report?? Only halfprinted!!!! Maybe we are limited to so many lines now???? Sorry..... Bob. H. ( Naked )
Name: Bob Harries ( Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Decker,West Bank & Minor Slough
Weather: Very Hot!! with light northerly breezes
Water_condition: off colored to semi clear @ 72.5
Date: 07-08-06
Saturday July 8th. Knowing it was going to be a hot day in the delta with lots of recreational boats on the water, I told my wife Sandra be prepared for a marathon day cause I was gonna run the boat till we found fish.....After checking the tides for the day, thought we would try trolling the west bank then move inside Decker & see if Mark left any schoolie stripers for us to spoon...Well, zero fish on the west bank trolling shallow running bombers for over an hour. The water looked very fishy with good visiblity, but no hits! Oh well, decided to hit Decker next, it was about 1:00 pm. & the heat of the day was taking its toll. I was dripping wet with sweat so I put the boat in the shallows & both of us dove in....Refreshed & ready to find that striper school with Hopkins spoons, we covered all the deep holes or are places I thought they would be held..Very few fish on the Hummingbird & I know it lights up big time when going over the top of bait fish or schools of any fish..Checking the tide map once again, it looked like we could catch the top of the tide just about 5:30pm. at my regular spot at Minor slough. Not to mention, its much cooler when the boat is moving at 30 knots or so! Arrived at the mouth of Minor about 3:20 pm. Tried a little spooning on the color line & both Sandra & myself missed a couple light taps on the hopkins..I'm thinking its too early on this tide,need the tide to top out then just start to move out to start the bite action...Moved inside Minor & headed to the first slough which gets fed by water from the deep water channel where the levee has been replaced by large rocks after the levee broke a few years ago. The temps. are now close to the 100 degrees mark & zero wind..Time to get in the water again!!! Pulled the boat up to the rocks & got wet..Its almost the top of the tide in this location & the water is slowly rushing through the rocks... Noticed fish were hitting just to the left of us.. Put on a speed trap & threw in the direction of the fish I detected on the surface...FISH! at last!! Caught small stripers to 2lbs. on just about every cast..This lasted for about thirty minutes, I think they got spooked after awhile? One thing I did notice, Large numbers of small minnows all over the place. Great place for Mr. Striper to hang out for sure. Easy pickins on the bait...The tide is now just starting to move out and I wanted to try spooning just at the mouth of this slough. Took about two minutes to get there.. Armed with 1 ounce hopkins in green & blue we found a large school of stripers gone wild!! The Hummingbird was black from the bottom to the top...Just about all these resident fish were in the 12 to 20 in. class. Sandra of course, caught the largest of the day. About 6 lbs...This action lasted for over an hour or so, again, all small schoolies with a few in the three lb. class to make it interesting.... Long day, but we found fish, no monsters but it took moving the boat more than thirty miles to find them...Just short of heat stroke & tired we decided to head back to Hog back where we started the day off...Home by dark with no fish to clean as it was a total release day...Sure would have liked to found those fish at Decker but it was not meant to be..See ya on the river... Oh yeah, nice seeing Pastor Steve back on line.. Bob H. ( Naked) ........
Name: Pastor Steve
Email: cordovapastor@comcast.net
Location: anywhere and everywhere
Weather: always nice
Water_condition: n/a
Date: 07082006
First I want to express my gratitude for getting this site back to normal, which is GREAT. I read the reports every night. It's been a great source of information for a novice fisherman like me. Secondly, as a 'Fisher of Men & Fish' I want to encourage everyone to keep Alan Fong in your prayers. Pray for his speedy recovery. He is an awesome sportsman and his show 'Fun Fishing' is great, too. Thanks for getting Fishinreport repaired.
Name: Bob Harries ( The Naked Fisherman )
Email: rharries@sbcglobal.net
Location: Jetcraft Bob
Weather: N/A
Water_condition: N/A
Date: 07-08-06
NICE TO BE HOME AGAIN!!!!!!!! Sure miss not posting on this outstanding website. Mark Wilson & Jack Thomason came over my house yesterday ( Jack knew my peach tree was was ready for picking) After giving up a few Red Haven peaches, Mark asked me if I have seen the fishinreport web site lately..Told me it was Spam Free again..You don't know how exciting I was hearing this from Mark..While I don't have a fishing report at this time, I wanted to express my feelings to all my fishing buddies..I really missed interacting with the real fisherman that put many, many hours on the water & report an honest & acurate post.. You know who you are........While I have tried using the fishsniffer web, Its really not the same deal as this great web site!!!!!!!!!! Lets hope the Spam thing is over? Also, I feel very bad for Alan Fong & hope he gets well soon...See ya on the river. Bob Harries ( Naked)......
Name: al pham
Email: phamproperty@yahoo.com
Location: none to report
Weather: none
Water_condition: none
Date: 07-07-06
to Mark and all fishermen, to look back @ the past postings just click on the fingure that has the marking " past reports" Good Luck
Name: Webfoot
Email: Rebernhardt@aol.com
Location: LIVERMORE, CA
Weather: hot
Water_condition: n/a
Date: 07-7-060
JUST A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CLEANING UP THIS WONDERFUL SITE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Name: Dan De Bord
Email: ddebord2005@comcast.net
Location: From my desk at home
Weather: Perfect
Water_condition: A little muddy from here
Date: 07072006
Wanted to thank all who were involved with cleaning the SPAM from this site. Opened today and was shocked at the way it looked. Like old times!!! Great to see Mark's report. Also does anyone know if the City of Sacramento is going to clean the sand from the Miller Park launch ramp? Was there on the 4th and many people were getting stuck trying to pull their boats out.
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Not Fishing
Weather: Just Fine
Water_condition: Not Applicable
Date: 07-07-2006
It looks like the FishinReport.Com has been cleaned up and the "fishermen's reports" are starting new. Even with all the spam I will miss the 5 to 6 year ongoing history of all those fishing reports. You could see the ongoing patterns of fishing success over those periods of years. A big thank you to AL PHAM, Owner of FishinReport.Com's website. Looks like we will just start over with the "ongoing" reports. Also, a big "Get Well" wish to Alan Fong, Fisherman's Warehouse and Fun Fishing TV Program. He had a health emergency Thursday evening and is recovering in the hospital. Best wishes to Alan and his family on a speedy recovery - Mark.
Name: Dan Slagle
Email: dslagle@bnctransit
Location: Somewhere Over China (JB)
Weather: Great
Water_condition: Great
Date: 07-07-06
Is this site back to normal? Who ever fixed thank you! Now I just nee to go fisihng!
Name: Dan De Bord
Email: ddebord2005@comcast.net
Location: In my mind at home
Weather: great
Water_condition: n/a
Date: 07072006
Great job cleaning the site. What a surprise when I went to the site and all the spam is gone. Much applause to the owner and all who may have worked with him.
Name: Mark Wilson
Email: striperguy@comcast.net
Location: Sacramento River-Decker Island to Isleton
Weather: Blustery Wind/Sunny
Water_condition: Off Color to Slightly Off Color @ 72 Degrees
Date: July 6, 2006
Thursday, July 6, 2006...Arthur Bard and Dave Varshawsky went striper fishing with me today. We trolled Bombers in the Rio Vista area for nothing. We trolled Rebels up at Isleton for 5 shaker stripers and 5 keeper stripers to 11 pounds. We spooned at Decker Island with 1-1/2 oz. Hopkins and 2 oz. Crippled Herring spoons. We caught over 100 stripers on those spoons out of two schools that we found. Most of the stripers were real small, but we did manage 7 more keepers. We kept stripers at 11#, 7#, 5#, 4#, 19" and 19". We put on 30 miles in the 30 mph+ winds today. Rollers and whitecaps again. A lot of action for a lot of fun. And, yes, we did see Mt. Diablo all day. That's it. Good luck. Catch you later - Mark.
8-04-06
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