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Monday, April 22nd, 2013

  • Lake County
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      Water Temp: 60-65

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Weather: clear warming windy afternoons
      Lake Level: 6.10\Best Depths: though you can still catch deep fish I prefer the shallow bite .
      fish are spawning and postspawn. The flip -punch bite has been the best for me . Caught a 5 on the frog the other day.if you are not getting fish break out the heavy rods and go in the thick stuff!!
      Big Bass: though you can still catch deep fish I prefer the shallow bite .
      lots of 6-9 pounders caught in the Lucas open
      Events: lots of small club stuff coming up ,WRL on may 5th,wed night shootouts have started and i think they are at the casino this week
      Guide Information: clearlake outdoors\Name & Number: 707-262-5852

      Tips: Cameron Cole won the two day Lucas open with 61.72
      his day one weight was 39.99!!!

Sunday, April 21st, 2013

  • Butte County
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      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Shore fished from 7am to 9:15am at Lime Saddle. Ended up with 10 spots, most smaller in the 12-13 1/2" range. Ended up with one right at 15" and another at 16 1/2", both very close to shore. All on Roboworms Texas style. Brownish hues seemed better today. Not one bite on morning dawn!! do figure.
      City: Magalia

      Tips: Anyone with a boat looking for a fish partner, let me know. I'm available 90% of the time. Email me at jewelweaver@earthlink.net

Saturday, April 20th, 2013

  • Lake County
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      Water Temp: 60-64

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: I guided a father/son team on Wed and Thurs - day trips. They brough their own equipment and struggled some with fishing line, etc. We had to go into Cache Creek in the first morning because I won't take clients into water that is too rough. They did have some action - Dad caught a 4 and 2 3/4 pounder. They missed several bites. We were able to get on the main lake about 1 pm for a few more hours. We caught a few more up to 5 lbs on rock walls and ended with a fair limit of 17-18 lbs. Thurs was a gorgeous day and bass boats appeared like Clear Lake gnats! They were whizzing everywhere! I spent a lot of time showing my clients highlights of structure fishing in the south end. We caught 4 or 5 up to 5 1/2 lbs - again missing a few bites. Found some on wood dock pilings.

      Tips: Not much new to say - no bait was hot. We caught bass on every type of plastic lure and a few on jigs.

  • Butte County
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      Water Temp: 60-63

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: I guided another client Friday from 11 to 7 pm and found that bite to be quite good after 4 pm. This was a first bass fishing trip for the client and soon could call themself a pro! The bite was slow in the afternoon - with very clear water - but got better a more shadows became available. As Tom reported in his previous report, the overall fish size was smaller this week. I felt the bite was a bit slower too, but we did catch more than we could keep track of!

      Tips: Again, the Robo morning dawn without chartreuse tail is what the bass wanted. I did try topwater again - and this time was 2 for 3! They were only 14 inches however. Lots of 11 to 13 inch bass and only 2 over the slot.

Friday, April 19th, 2013

  • Solano County
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      Water Temp: 62

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Caught 10 fish in Sycamore Slough but nothing over 2.5 lbs. Senkos with some form of red caught all fish except for one on a crankbait. Blades, topwater, chatter baits, and numerous cranks did not get bit. Action was very slow early but turned on near high tide. Saw several large bass cruising but could not interest them in any offerings. Any suggestions?
      City: Stockton

      Tips: Great day to be out – sunny with clouds and a slight breeze.

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      Water Temp: 60-66

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: Fished Franks Tract,South end very muddy from wind
      No big ones,just 2-3lb range.used Senkos,Rodents.
      Late in the Day did see several big Females up in the water column just sunning,I didn't have the expertise to trigger any strikes though.
      good luck be safe

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      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: Dog, In looking at past input from forum members it looks like you have only offered criticism. Not one report. That makes you an A-Hole. As for your ADHD issue you can get help for that.
      Unfortunately you are born and raised an A-Hole.
      You can't get rid of that one.
      City: Sunnyvale

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      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: On mains report I just wanted to fast fwd through the commercials and get to the acuual report. I felt like I should buy something.

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      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: Hey Main, sounds like the conditions report on Bill Dance Outdoors!

  • Butte County
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      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Dana and I launched at Lime Saddle about 7:15am, fished the west fork, off the lake about 1pm. First cast 15" spot. I got 18 spots, 3 were right at 15", Dana got 10 spots. Other then the 15" all were 12-14". More smaller bass showing up lately. All on Roboworms Texas style and shakey heads. Morning Dawn seemed to work best today.
      City: Magalia

      Tips: Anyone with a boat looking for a fishing partner, let me know. Would love to get out more then I do. Available 90% of the time. Email me at jewelweaver@earthlink.net

Thursday, April 18th, 2013

  • Napa County
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      Water Temp: 58 - 60

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Thursday, 4/18/13, because of the strong North wind in the morning, my buddy and I starting fishing in protected areas on the west side. After the wind subsided somewhat in the afternoon, we moved to the east side. The water temperature on both sides was between 58 and 60º. This is essentially no change from what I reported 3 weeks ago. Jigs, Senkos, Roboworms and swim baits were tried but essentially all fish were caught drop-shotting 4 and 6 inch Roboworms. Of the 17 fish we caught, more than half were caught on the West side. Two thirds of the fish were small mouth bass. Most fish were caught in 5 -10 feet of water. Our largest was a 4 lb 7 oz large mouth with the best five weighing 12 lbs 7 oz.
      City: Pinole

      Tips: Because of the wind, it was hard to see any bedding fish. The recent cold weather stopped the water temperature from warming up and the fish appeared to have backed off and are not spawning yet. With the full moon coming and much warmer weather, they should be moving in to spawn.

Wednesday, April 17th, 2013

  • Butte County
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      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Shore fished from Lime saddle today from 7am to 10:30am. Landed 24 spots, largest 15", most 13-14" Also one small mouth at 14". Fished Texas rigged roboworms. Hot bite right now. I'd say water clarity is 10-15ft right now, depending on where you are at.
      City: Magalia

      Tips: Anyone with a boat looking for a fish partner, let me know, available most times, say about 90% of the time. Email at Jewelweaver@earthlink.net

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013

  • Napa County
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      Water Temp: 60 thru 65

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Subject: Fishing with Sid
      Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:29:28 -0700

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      Just got back from vacationing in Miami and couldn't wait to get on the lake. Saturday I went out and noticed that the bass are coming into the shallower water for bedding. The water was clear and wearing my "Hobie" polarized sunglasses I was able to see the activity of the bass. Paul is holding a nice size bass (see photo). Albert and I are holding the largest bass we landed (see photo). It seems that using a sanko worm watermelon color in "wacky" style was getting the best results. Where the water was clear you could see ten feet down and see fish. Other areas were murky possibly because of bedding fish. Full moon should be the 25th of the month so five days prior and five days after should be excellent days to fish. 'til next week.................................................................good fishing!!!
      www.fishingconnection.net If you have any questions or stories you would like to share please email me at bestguide@hotmail.com or call me at 650-583-3333.
      City: San Francisco

      Tips: check the map on top of this page its great

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      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: Just got back from vacationing in Miami and couldn't wait to get on the lake. Saturday I went out and noticed that the bass are coming into the shallower water for bedding. The water was clear and wearing my "Hobie" polarized sunglasses I was able to see the activity of the bass. Paul is holding a nice size bass (see photo). Albert and I are holding the largest bass we landed (see photo). It seems that using a senko worm watermelon color in "wacky" style was getting the best results. Where the water was clear you could see ten feet down and see fish. Other areas were murky possibly because of bedding fish. Full moon should be the 25th of the month so five days prior and five days after should be excellent days to fish. 'til next week.................................................................good fishing!!!
      www.fishingconnection.net If you have any questions or stories you would like to share please email me at bestguide@hotmail.com or call me at 650-583-3333.
      City: San Francisco

Monday, April 15th, 2013

  • Solano County
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      Water Temp: 58

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: 8:30 - 11:30 High Tide
      From Accuweather for time between 8-12
      Moon Phase:Waxing Crescent
      8:05 AM
      48°
      Fair
      FELT LIKE:43°
      HUMIDITY:97%
      WIND:WSW at 12 mph
      VISIBILITY:10.0 mi
      DEW POINT:47°
      PRESSURE:29.87 in
      11:04 AM
      60°
      Sunny
      FELT LIKE:60°
      HUMIDITY:58%
      WIND:SW at 14 mph
      VISIBILITY:10.0 mi
      DEW POINT:45°
      PRESSURE:29.88 in

      Tackle-
      Dobyn's 805
      Powell 7105
      Abu Garcia premier both rigs.
      Pro Line 80 lb braid both reels
      Bait rig in order of assy.
      1. Bobber stop
      2. Elite Tungsten Blk Flippin 1.5oz
      3. Paycheck Punch Skirt sn#1010 color-Bub's Money Craw 4. 5/0 straight shank hook, snell knot.
      5. Innovations SWB-016BigTexan,4.20(orange side faces hook) 6. Smelly Jelly elite 3xxx crawfish Time/conditions 8:30- 11:30
      Caught 1 Fish 6lbs13oz - punchin' weed mat near Russo's Marina
      Caught 3 Fish- 1@5lb4oz, 1@2lb, 1@1lb.- reeds/submerged tules sticking out of water in franks tract.

      Used same rig for punching and dragging through reeds.
      City: Sunnyvale

  • Lake County
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      Water Temp: 60-62

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Weather: clear windy
      Lake Level: 6.05\Best Depths: 2-25
      congrats to Jeremy Percifield on the BASS win with 67.6 for 3 days
      http://www.bassmaster.com/news/percifield-goes-wire-wire-clear-lake
      Big Bass: 2-25
      there was a 10 and a couple 9s weighed in last weeks BASS FED championship
      Events: ABA Lucas open 19th -20th I think they have around 70 boats
      Guide Information: clearlake outdoors\Name & Number: 707-262-5852

      Tips: Its been real windy, I fished sunday till about 1:00 and we managed to catch a 18-20 pound limit Flipping out of the wind

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      Water Temp: 61-64

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: Opening day. 12 boats lined up to launch at 8:00am. Ranger requires boats have: air horn, fire extinguisher and float cushion. Fished senkos all day, not a bite. Got very windy in the afternoon.

  • Shasta County
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      Water Temp: high 50s

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: i fished from the bank on the south side of the main body. Fished from 1pm to 5pm and ended up with 18 bass. Water was very clear it seams like for Shasta. With a good set of polarized glasses i could see 15+ feet of water. i caught fish in both shallow coves and 30+ feet of water. most of the action was in deeper coves with steep banks and cover like trees and bushes or steep ledges but the fish were smaller. I got the bigger ones off the points but not as many. The weather started out sunny but ended cloudy and windy but didnt seam to change the bite. i was fishing a Carolina rigged 4 inch brown with black and red flake Zoom rubber worm with a brass bullet weight and red glass bead. With the limited time i got to fish because of walking it felt like every cast was a bite.
      City: Redding

      Tips: With 50+ bass landed from the bank within a few weeks and hitting everything i could throw at them i say fish your favorite set up and have fun!.

Sunday, April 14th, 2013

  • Solano County
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      Water Temp: 60-61

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: launched b&w 7am and straight to sycamore. no bites til we worked almost all the way in to the split. picked up 6 on blk/red flk senkos. moved to the outside of the slough entrance and threw red lipless cranks for 4 more and 2 more on senkos. off the water at 130pm.
      City: folsom

      Tips: none. we got thrown off by the weather change and just couldn't really adjust to get things going. just the brief honey hole area up sycamore and then last ditch crankin' just to try something different. any tips are always appreciated!

  • Sacramento County
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      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: this is a test