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Wednesday, April 12th, 2006

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    Water Temp: 58-62

    Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

    Report: fishing was hard cuz of high pressure frnt. top h2o bite good,worm & fluke good till 8:00 to 9:00 then all on worm after that only dinks males tight to tullies. saw some big hens but cuold not get them to respond.
    City: salida

Tuesday, April 11th, 2006

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    Water Temp: 56.4 20-50 mph

    Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

    Report: I had the day off and went fishing . big supprise'went to the trac and got blown all around finaly found a place out of the wind and started throwing senkos wacky of course caught about 15 fish 5 4lbs 3 5lbs 5 2plus and one 10lb thats right 10lb what a blast no one out fish up and a big bag of baits . i was told they closed the delta when i got off the water.
    City: elcerrito

    Tips: found beds when water was low and fished them when water was high . for more info contact bay tackle at 510 235 - 2032

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    Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

    Report: Yes it was on the news Delta closed until friday , maybe longer!
    City: Antioch

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    Water Temp: 63

    Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

    Report: Got some dirty water tips for you...
    City: San Bruno

    Tips: Whiskey Slough always has dirty water. A buddy of mine caught his biggest fish (10) out of there this time of year in the morning when the water looked like coffee. The bass are going to be more spread out, but we had just as much luck flipping the bank as we did in the clear water near Mildred and Franks Tract. There are still bass lined up in dirty water you just have to find them...

Monday, April 10th, 2006

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    Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

    Report: This past weekend the delta where I was fishing was very very muddy. What types of baits do you use in those circumstances are do you just run and look for clear water. Was only out on the water for a few hours. Any advice would be great. Thanks

Sunday, April 9th, 2006

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    Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

    Report: Anybody know if there are some spots in Delta that are suitable for some fishing in the float tube. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
    City: Fremont

    Tips: Good luck fishing

Saturday, April 8th, 2006

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    Water Temp: 55

    Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

    Report: I FISHED A TWO DAY FISH OFF WITH MY PARTNER FOR WASCO BASS. THE FIRST DAY WE CAME IN WITH 23PONDS OF FISH.WE HAD 2 FISH OVER 6 PONDS A 4 AND 5 POND FISH AND ONE JUST OVER 2.THE NEXT DAY I CAUGHT 2 FISH OVER 11.6 PONDS EACH AND SOME SMALL FISH TO GO WITH THEM. MY PARTNER CAUGTH A 4 PONDER TO GO WITH THEM. WE HAD ABOUT 32 PONDS. WE HAD 55.67 PONDS FOR TWO DAYS.WE FISHED BLAK BRUSHHOGS WITH RED FLAKES AND WATERMELON WITH RED FLAKE.
    City: shafter

    Tips: FISH UP CLOSE WHEN TIDE IS IN.FISH OUT SIDE WHEN IT IS LOW TIDE AND IN THE GRASS. FISH BRUSHHOGS,. SENKOS. FISH SLOW AND FINED CLEAR WATER.

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    Water Temp: 55

    Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

    Report: I FISHED A TWO DAY FISH OFF WITH MY PARTNER FOR WASCO BASS. THE FIRST DAY WE CAME IN WITH 23PONDS OF FISH.WE HAD 2 FISH OVER 6 PONDS A 4 AND 5 POND FISH AND ONE JUST OVER 2.THE NEXT DAY I CAUGHT 2 FISH OVER 11.6 PONDS AND SOME SMALL FISH TO GO WITH THEM. MY PARTNER CAUGTH A 4 PONDER TO GO WITH THEM. WE HAD ABOUT 32 PONDS. WE HAD 55.67 PONDS FOR TWO DAYS.WE FISHED BLAK BRUSHHOGS WITH RED FLAKES AND WATERMELON WITH RED FLAKE.
    City: shafter

    Tips: FISH UP CLOSE WHEN TIDE IS IN.FISH OUT SIDE WHEN IT IS LOW TIDE AND IN THE GRASS. FISH BRUSHHOGS,. SENKOS. FISH SLOW AND FINED CLEAR WATER.

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    Water Temp: ???

    Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

    Report: Fished Franks tract for the first time, a lot of boats and tubing, I found out there was a 2 tournament going on, but despite the crowd I manage to land over 20 fish in less than 5 hrs, I caught my first double digit 10.3lbs and my first fish of the day was 8.9lbs a lot of 2'ish and 3'ish, best fishing day ever, all fish landed using MM III drop shot ultra light rod 6lb test line awesome..
    City: San Francisco

    Tips: Tim go to franks tract good fishing heres how http://www.beacon-harbor.com/location.html, anything works there ,spinner green and white, jigs, sweet beaver, roboworm, etc..

Friday, April 7th, 2006

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    Water Temp: 57.5

    Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

    Report: Launched from Sugar Bardge and fished from 7 to 2:30pm for a personal best. 9.5,6.5,6,4,4, for nearly a 30 lb bag. lots of other fish 3's and 2's. Fished 7" snekos and double wide sweet beavers with 5/0 hook. What a day!
    City: san bruno

    Tips: Look for fish staging and when you find them slow down and work the area.

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    Water Temp: 56

    Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

    Report: Most of the delta right now looks like nestles quick.
    Found some decent water caught around 10 fish biggest was 5lbs-6ozs, 3lbs, 3lbs-1oz, 2lbs-4ozs, several 1lb males. All in all a decent day. Fished rip baits. Succes to all
    City: Tracy

    Tips: Threw suspending rip baits the fish just could not resist the action.

Thursday, April 6th, 2006

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    Water Temp: ....

    Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

    Report: FIESHON-AWESOME DAY ON THE WATER!!!! WERE YOU FISHING FRANKS????? OR......
    City: ANTELOPE

Wednesday, April 5th, 2006

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    Water Temp: cold

    Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

    Report: launched at new hope 6am. went up river, first cast using a swimbait caught a 25# stripper. 2 more casts after hit another 10#er. continue up river using swimbait hit another 20#er. got out of water by noon. what a day for swimbait best 3 fish 45lbs. another great day at delta. HAR!!!
    City: sacramento

    Tips: find patern and dont give up

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    Water Temp: 55

    Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

    Report: For the most part yes...
    City: Cameron Park

    Tips: Find what's working & duplicate it...

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    Water Temp: 55

    Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

    Report: Finally we had a good day on the Delta, it's been a while. Launched out of B&W at first light. The fish ate everything that we threw at them. Ended the day w\ 22.50lbs for our best 5. Had a 7lb 8oz - 5lb 11oz - 4lb 4oz - 2lb 6oz - 2lb 6oz.
    City: Cameron Park

    Tips: Find a pattern & stick to it.

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    Water Temp: 55

    Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

    Report: Another solid bite on the Delta total weight today 33lbs. Big fish was 9-lbs, 7-lbs, 6-lbs-9oz, 6-lbs, 5-lbs also include were several3's and 4's. The fish were very aggressive threw blades,small swimbaits. all fish wer located next to deep water tules with shallow water close by. Gotta love the Delta it always produces. Success to all

    Tips: Have Fun

Sunday, April 2nd, 2006

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    Water Temp: 54-56

    Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

    Report: lauch out of Ladd stockton, fished two hours around there, got nothing, the water clarity is too dirty and cold. we ran all the way to disco, found cleaner water, we caught lots of fishes there, nothing big, all two ponders, one 4 pounder. overall had very good time.
    City: el cerrito

    Tips: more fish in the tullies, use spinners and plastics etc.

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    Water Temp: 53-55

    Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

    Report: fished Delta for first time this past sat.-sun. caught only one fish sat. (7lb.1oz.my biggest bass yet!!!)on wacky senco. caught alott of fish sun. all under 2lbs. on wacky senko's and ratl-traps....special thanks to the guys who helped me through this website with e-mails and phone calls.thanks Dave and phil cant wait to come back and learn more......
    City: Medford,Or

    Tips: Take someone fishing

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    Water Temp: 50-55

    Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

    Report: LAUNCHED AT B&M AT DAYBREAK-NO FOG TODAY. WATER WAY HIGH. DID THE FRANKS THING AGAIN WITH THE SAME RESULTS AS LAST WEEK-NA,DA.ONLY ACTION i SAW IN FRANKS WAS A SEAL TOSSING AROUND ABOUT A 10LB.STRIPER WITH THE GULLS SWARMIMG ON THE BODY PARTS THAT WERE BEING TORN FROM ITS BODY. NOT GOOD TO SEE. FOUND A small POCKET OF STRIPERS THAT MY PARTNER AND i NAILED ABOUT A DOZEN OR SO DINKS( UP TO 3.5-4LBS.) on 5 inch white swimbaits jigged in about 9 feet of water by OLLIE's HOUSE.WATER IN MAIN RIVERS AROUND 50-51. 55 IN FRANKS TRACT.AS ALWAYS, GOD TO BE ON THE WATER-BY WAY OVERDUE TO FIND SOME SOLID ACTION.
    City: antelope

    Tips: Wait 2 to 3 weeks till things settle down to make it worth your while- I'LL STILL GO WHENEVER i can-because you never Know.......

Saturday, April 1st, 2006

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    Water Temp: 52

    Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

    Report: I'm home sick for the California Delta. Today I competed in Camp Walkers (Daegu, South Korea) 2nd Annual Bass tournament. There were 30 entries and was bank fishing only. Jang Chuck Gi lake was the destination today. Rules were catch as many as you can and wiegh in your biggest 3 bass. First place was 8.5 lbs. with 3.9 big fish. Second place was 4.6 lbs. with 3.1 big. I came in third with 4.1 lbs. and big fish was 2.5 lbs. I had 9 bass cuaght for 20 bites. I used a California style/ Corolina rig a green punkin zoom lizard. The water was extremely clear, made me think of the California lakes back home like Pardee. It was cloudy all day with a front moving in.

    First prize - $150 gift cert. to military px
    Second prize - $100 gift cert. to military px
    Third prize - $50 gift cert. to military px
    ( My wife is happy, lol)

    Big fish - 2 free steak dinners at a local restruant.

    I will keep you guys posted how I'm doing in Korea. There is a B.A.S.S. Federation Chapter here as well. I miss fishing the Delta, hope to come soon some day.

    Have a nice day,
    DeltaBassBuster
    P.S. Any one seen my Custom Valco Bass Boat lately, "BASS BUSTER 1"? That my little Bro, he's a very happy man for a couple of years. Good luck this year with STOCKTON BASS, have fun, and be safe.
    City: Stockton, but currently Daegu, South Korea

    Tips: Points, ledges, and drop offs were the key for me since we were all bank fisherman. I used a whole pack of zoom lizards today. Spinnerbaits with gold blades in clear water with cloudy skies.