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CA ocean salmon season opens tomorrow

by JD on April 2, 2010

A California ocean king...back in the good ol' days!

For the first time in three years, anglers will have a shot at ocean salmon off the California coast beginning April 3.

It may be a limited 1-month season…or it could go longer, depending on what the Pacific Fisheries Management Council decides later this month…but one thing is certain, there’s a huge buzz happening at ports all up and down the coast.

Typically, the Santa Cruz-Monterey area fishes best early in the season. For a full update on that area, click HERE

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Huge Storms bearing down on West Coast

by JD on January 17, 2010

Here she comes...


The West Coast — California in particular — looks like it’s going to get pummeled over the next week by a massive series of storms that may bring 10-20 inches of rain to low-lying areas and 10+ feet of snow to the high country. Throw in some massive swells along the coast and winds in excess of 50 mph in some areas and it’s going to be one wild and woolly week.

Then, after all the snow falls, there’s a little something more sinister lurking offshore. The following week, the California coast may get visited by a warm “pineapple express” type of storm that could melt huge quantities of snow and cause some serious flooding.

To check on your local forecast: National Weather Service

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The Coolest Damn Fish!

by JD on March 4, 2009

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I was once asked by someone why I fished for steelhead…“So I can see ‘em up close” was the first thing that came to mind. In case you don’t understand that one, here’s a little visual propaganda to set you straight. I don’t care if it’s a 6-pound hatchery hen or a 30-pound wild BC buck, steelhead are the coolest damn fish you’ll ever encounter…

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Some love for the American

by JD on February 13, 2009


Okay, so she’s not the Dean or the Babine or the Klamath or the Rogue. And she won’t ever be compared with the Cowlitz or the Hoh or the Sandy or the Smith. But the good ol’ American River right in downtown Sacramento (100 miles inland) still pumps out some really nice steelhead. [click to continue…]

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How do I catch Feather River Smallies?

by JD on September 24, 2008

JD,

I live in Yuba City and have been wanting to start fishing the Feather River for smallmouth bass. I am looking for some tips on baits, fishing techniques, ya know…..enough info to get started and be successful.

Thanks, Kelly

Kelly, there are plenty o’ smallies in the Feather near you! In fact, you can catch them from there all the way down to Verona. I’ve caught them on ripbaits and topwater poppers while fishing for stripers but the best way to get them is with small grubs and tube style jigs fished on 1/16-ounce lead heads.

Go with brown, motor oil or brown/orange to match the smallies’ favorite food…crawfish. Toss the jigs into rocky banks and hop them slowly down hill. With light spinning gear you’ll have a blast!

Good luck!!

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California’s 5 Best Fishing Lakes

by JD on May 22, 2008

What are the best fishing lakes in California? Well, let’s just take a look…

My extremely unscientific formula to come up with these rankings took species diversity, average fish size, aesthetic value, length of season, proximity to other attractions and available facilities into account.

I also employed the very technical and complex system of Rock, Paper, Scissors when there was a tie. So, without further adieu, here’s my list of Northern California’s 5 Best Fishing Lakes (feel free to chime in, complain or add your favorite in the comments section below).
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Top 5 California Kokanee Lakes

by JD on March 6, 2008

Lake Berryessa Kokanee SalmonWhat are the Top 5 California kokanee salmon lakes to keep an eye on in 2008? It’s an interesting question considering the Golden State is home to many excellent koke waters.
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