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Time to fight the anti-striper bill!

April 11, 2010 By JD 1 Comment

Make a stand April 13 to save our stripers!

They’re at it again! The water mongers down south are trying completely turn California into a fishless desert. This time around, the target is striped bass. Another Assembly bill (AB 2336) has been introduced into the California legislature that would de-list stripers as sportfish, opening them up to anarchy-style fishing in which there would be no bag or size limits.

It’s basically a striper eradication plan by the water users in Fresno…they’re claiming that striped bass are the reason the salmon collapse has occurred…which, of course, is just to divert attention from the fact that the massive water exports are really one of the main causes. And if this passes, guess what’s next? Other non-native species like largemouth, smallmouth & spotted bass, crappie, catfish, bluegill, etc.

Here’s where you can help! There will be a hearing at the State Capitol Tuesday, April 13 in Room 437 at 9AM and we’re encouraging everybody who fishes for stripers to come out and show your support. Click here to read more…

Filed Under: uncategorized Tagged With: delta striper fishing, striped bass

Swimbait Colors for Stripers

January 13, 2009 By JD 7 Comments

So, what’s the best color for a swimbait for striper fishing? Well, here’s our no-frills, super-easy to follow, at a glance guide!

Keep ‘er simple, that’s what I say! In general, go more subtle in clear water/sunny conditions and brighten everything up on dark days or in murky water.

Filed Under: Stripers Tagged With: colors, delta striper fishing, swimbait, winter fishing

Another Swimbait Salmon!

December 16, 2008 By JD 2 Comments


Reformed salmon angler Tony Koregelos of Sacramento, CA shows off a chrome 20-pound Chinook salmon that ate a swimbait intended for striped bass in the California Delta.
Click here to read more…

Filed Under: Trophy Room Tagged With: delta, delta striped bass, delta striper fishing, king salmon, merced river, san joaquin river, swimbait

Swimbait Rig for Stripers?

December 9, 2008 By JD Leave a Comment

Hey JD,

I love the videos. They’re informative and fun to watch. Anyway, what do you primarily use when fishing swimbaits for stripers? Your tackle setup (reel, rod, line, swimbait)?

Thanks,
Robert

Robert,

For fishing swimbaits I use a GLoomis 7.6-foot GWR 901, which is rated for 10-20 lb. test. Lately, I’ve been running my old Shimano Curado Super Free 201 spooled up with 20-pound braided line and 20-lb. flouro leader. Swimbaits are from Mad River Outfitters: (707) 826-7201.

I’ll also be doing seminars on stripers at the Sacramento International Sportsmen’s Expo this winter, so stop by for more info!

Take care,

JD

Filed Under: uncategorized Tagged With: delta striper fishing, striped bass fishing, swimbait

Mystery Fish On in the Delta!

November 21, 2008 By JD 1 Comment

While throwing swimbaits for stripers on the Delta yesterday, we were paid a visit from something a little unusual…watch as trusty sidekick Reilly hooks and fights a mystery fish! Read the rest of the story to watch the video…
Click here to read more…

Filed Under: Fishing Videos Tagged With: delta striper fishing, king salmon fishing, striped bass fishing

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