Clear Lake this week 7/26/2016

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Clear Lake this week 7/26/2016

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Clear Lake this week 7/26/2016

Today finds the lake at 3.98 Rumsey and we’re on our way to 3 Rumsey quickly.
Ok, what does this mean? It means that as the lake drops in elevation more weeds are exposed and the pesky weed boats continue to roam the lake. Talk about doing it in the wind! The County of Lake definitely has their agenda, and it's not fish friendly, at least not in my opinion….

Anyways, despite this the bite continues to be unbelievable! Yes, I predicted 20+ pounds would win last week’s WNShootout and it only took 19 to do so. For three fish!

While the fish count was down yesterday for me, my six hour day produced four over 5, three over 6, and a big kicker. All before 11 am. Pretty typical of the quality fish caught here over the past three weeks. I know of a 13, seven or eight 9-11’s and a bunch of 8 pounders.

Everyone is asking how, and where, and what are you throwing? First, I think the key is I’m not in a hurry to get to the next spot. I thoroughly fish an area before leaving fish to find others. Second, all the likely places a jig fisherman would fish from Henderson south. Third, pretty basic jig set-up, but I’m switching trailers when I’m on fish in an attempt to entice some bigger bites. Same goes for my swim jig. So far it seems to work, but it’s different each day. TNT and Bass Patrol jigs in 3/8 and 1/2 ounce are the jigs I’m throwing, and I’m changing between Yamamoto and Reaction Innovation on the trailers. My swim jig is a Ladies Man Custom swim jig in 1/2 ounce.

That said, the crankbait fishing is still going good as well, again, slow down and work your area thoroughly and you might be surprised by what is there after your first pass. Megabass Deep Six, Jackall Muscle Deep, and Strike King deep cranks are all producing.

Good luck out there and remember to hydrate!
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Fished till noon today ,Water 82 at noon.Caught 30-40 fish on everything.Even caught 2 smallies.I would just like to add that the spinnerbait bite is as about as good as it gets right now. Took a rookie out and thats all he threw and caught 15 or so on it.Our best five 22-24 #
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Dave What color spinnerbait ? Also, Is there an alge bloom up there yet? Thanks.
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End of July yes there is algae .I think part of the reason the bite is so good is the stained water! Ive seen the lake way worse and never fished any areas that had the nasty algae smell. Some of the lake is worse than other parts.Any shad color spinnerbait will work. I personally like terminator with the large blade gold.My friend was throwing a golden shiner one yesterday.
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What size line are you using on your jigs Dan? I'm getting ready to spool up a few rods. I'm heading up from SoCal on Monday for a week at the Konocti RV sites. Also, is the 101 Highway a no no. I've always come in from the west end of the lake and stayed in the Redbud area?
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you're probably better off taking the 5 all the way up & cutting over at Williams on SR20. (Unless you like good Chinese food, there's the Spring Garden in Woodland! lol) You take Main St thru town & turn left on Cottonwood. Main takes you SR16 which hits SR20!
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I fish Power Pro Max Quatro braid to fluorocarbon.
Leader varies from 12-16 lbs depending

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Thanks guys.
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BBT today I heard 4 over 10 # . Over 31# for the win . 25# didnt get a check
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Where can I get a quagga inspection sticker if I get to Konocti Vista Casino about 5p.m. on Monday? I have a Diamond Valley Lake clean inspection tag on my boat from fishing today. Does Clearlake Outdoors up the road or even Konocti do the inspections?
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We are open till 6 pm Monday . Make sure its clean and dry and we will take care of it.That includes livewells. Guys are starting to get lazy about livewells being clean.
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Or Clearlake Bait & Tackle in Clearlake at Redbud launch site if the east side is more convenient for you.
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Headed up soon for a day. debating if I should take the extra time to drive all the way to the west side of the lake or fish the east side which is a lot closers to me coming up from Sacramento. any advice guys? looking for a frog and flipping bite, mostly like to fish shallow.
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Water has been relatively calm so you might want to launch where it's most convenient, and motor to your spots.
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