New In San Francisco

[senkoskipper]

Hi people. Just moved to San Francisco from Minnesota. I mainly fish Bass. Now that i have moved out to here tho, it seems its kind of hard to go fishing. And i dont know where to start. Seems salt water fishing is the thing out here but all i got is bass rods. Also if anyone is looking for a fishing partner, i can be that guy!!

[Marty]

Senkoskipper,

Welcome to California – you want to go fishing come on out this Saturday to Russo's on Bethel Island and fish “The 2009 Winter NutCaseâ€

[fishingflip415]

Read my post called fishing in s.f! Was supposed to reply to this post but accidently created a new one!

[L Dub]

Senko,

I live in SF. I'm a float tuber but if you're interested in heading out to the Delta or Marin sometime shoot me a PM.

Merry New Year! Beef Jerky Time! (a la Eddie Murphy)

[senkoskipper]

Thanks for the welcome. Can you guys tell me what kind of fish is in this delta? My fishing gear is based on bass fishing so i dont want to be catching anything HUGE since my gear isnt cut out for it. Also whats the structure like on the delta? Is it a lot of rocks and drop offs or is it weedy? In Minnesota about 90% of the lakes are fully of weeds and that was my bread and butter. Would i have to change my style/technique on these california waters?

[Smitty]

Hydrilla galore, and lots of tules (bull rushes) everywhere. Docks, rocks almost everything. Very shallow, river system with tidal influence. Probably one of the best, most challenging, fun places I have ever fished period. You can usually always catch fish. As far as gear the standard is heavy rods, heavy line and just about any technique you can think of. Flipping, Crankin, swimbaits etc...you name it.
Smitty

[Elvis]

Welcome to California the bass fishing here is great! dude if you want to travel a little go to clear lake and spank the lunkers



Do you have a Boat?

[blkdog812]

go over to hi tackle and talk to those guys, there is plenty of saltwater fish around you to use ur bass gear on. there are also some city lakes over there with bass in them too.

[Elvis]

is that close to san fran ?? and is it even good fishing i have never heard of the ponds

[T]

just sent you a pm-check your in box

T

[Elvis]

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[T]

*NM*

[Stratos278]

Thanks for the welcome. Can you guys tell me what kind of fish is in this delta? My fishing gear is based on bass fishing so i dont want to be catching anything HUGE since my gear isnt cut out for it. Also whats the structure like on the delta? Is it a lot of rocks and drop offs or is it weedy? In Minnesota about 90% of the lakes are fully of weeds and that was my bread and butter. Would i have to change my style/technique on these california waters?

Primarily Stripers and Florida-strain Largemouth, some can go into the mid- to upper teens in weight. If you have never caught a double-digit bass, this is the place to do it (along with Clear Lake)
Some areas also have a population of smallmouth too

[tunaman]

You can usually always catch fish.

Screw you Smitty... 0 for 4 last times out.... Delta is a tough mother fishery right now!!!!

Cool place though, and if I'm going to blank wouldn't want it to be any other place!!!!

Happy New Year!!!

Roger

[Smitty]

tunaman
I did say usually This time of year is pretty tough everywhere unless you are fishin for spots. Oroville here I come.
Smitty
Happy New Year

[tunaman]

Sorry... just joshin' ya as you know!

Smitty is right though - this place is a great fishery for sure! Tough right now for many, but Spring is just around the corner now!!!

Roger