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Monday, September 28th, 1998

  • Solano County
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      Water Temp: N/A

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Went out at 5am and tossed buzz bait around Frank Trac area. For 1 hr did not catch anything until I tossed that buzz bait within inch from the bank and I meaned inch. In 15 minute I bagged 3 bass around 5-7lbs. Spinner did well also around small islan ds all over Frank Trac which produced 3 more around 4-7 lbs...of course all fishes were released.
      City: Union City

Sunday, September 27th, 1998

  • Solano County
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      Water Temp: N/A

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: early morning fishing was great on topwater lures. buzzbaits white in color produced the big fish near Franks track. i limited out with in 2 hours of fishing and the largest fish I caught was 6 pounds. Over all the fishing has been hard out at the delta . El-nino has everything one month behind.....flippin jigs near the weeds produces a good catch also.... Good luck and maybe i will see you out there..
      City: Fremont

Saturday, September 26th, 1998

  • Amador County
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      Water Temp: 70+

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: We had a NEWBASS draw tournament on 9/28 on lake Camamche.The wind was blowing be or we put on the water and did notlet up till just beor we weighted in. We had 17 boatsand just 10 managed to get a keeper in the boat or the day.>From what I could see in the morning blades and cranks workedthe best, colors where white or red, rubber was use ater that, all colors and types. This was not what I would call a good day to go ishing. One boat did get 3 ish, 3 boats got 2 ish and 6 boats got 1 ish. The water temp. was in the low 70'sand you could see 1 to 3 eet into the water. For me the ish up the river were smaller than the main lake at this time.The 2 keepers I got to the boat were on a white crank baitbut lost the smaller oneat the boat. I had 2 shorts, one on a spoonand one on a grub. "That was one very slow day". Well i you areishing NEWBASS I will see you at the TOC at the end o OCT.Keep it clean un and wet. Rick K. o Ca. or CHAMPION BOATS.
      City: Sacto.

  • Sacramento County
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      Water Temp: N/A

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Launched at Dyke 8 around 8:00 (cloudy, drizzle), ished trees, 14'deep, just west o launch and had 2 Largemouth within 20 minutes, one on Vyper spinnerbait, other on nightcrawler. Tried to repeat pattern throughout South ork without success(tried worms, grubs, minnows also). Returned to irst spot around 3:30 (sunny) and got 2 more Largemouth and 1 Spot on Magic Worms, all in about 30 minutes. They were tight to trees. Had 2 kids and beginner in boat, taking advantage o ree ishing day. Fish were12 inchers to 2 pounds.
      City: Folsom

Tuesday, September 22nd, 1998

  • Sacramento County
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      Water Temp: N/A

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Fished rom 4:15 to 7:15 with Scott Vaughn. We put 5 largemouth and 1 spot in the boat on brown 1/4 oz. jigs with a 5" Kalins summer craw grub. Fish were shallow (4 - 14 t) and airly aggressive. Had it not been windy I think the bite would have been even better.
      City: Orangevale

Saturday, September 19th, 1998

  • Solano County
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      Water Temp: 68*

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Sept.19,1998 American Bass Anglers Club Tour. Launched out of B&W resort Headed to Franks And found some topwater vegetation but no results throwing the frog, threw the rattle trap and picked up one keeper, decided to head to seven mile slouge and me and my non-boat picked up a couple more keepers throwing speed traps I threw the small one and he threw the bigger one,he catches one I catch one, the wind and the tide was trechorous drained my trolling batteries, we went to Pirates lair and he ca tches one and I catch one All together we catch three each, while in Perrys I cought what appeared to be a Shad or a small striper, it shook off my hook but I think it was a shad, My non boater placed second and I placed third,and Hampton wins it wit h first place and BIG FISH,tough bite! But it was FUN! and thatsw what counts! Keep a tight line (-; Pete
      City: Pacheco

Thursday, September 17th, 1998

  • Solano County
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      Water Temp: N/A

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: A friend and I launched out of Lazy 'M' at 8:00 this morning to do some fishing down south. We first went over and threw topwater around Coney Ils. and that did'nt produce anything. Switched to a white blade and caught a 3.5 on the back side of Coney (whe re the huge house is). After that we went to Italian Sl. and caught 8 more on jigs, blades, and topwater. All fish ranged from 1 to 3lbs. It was a tough bite for the amount of time we spent out there. The bigger fish came on the blades...Jim
      City: Brentwood

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      Water Temp: N/A

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: A friend and I launched out of Lazy 'M' at 8:00 this morning to do some fishing down south. We first went over and threw topwater around Coney Ils. and that did'nt produce anything. Switched to a white blade and caught a 3.5 on the back side of Coney (whe re the huge house is). After that we went to Italian Sl. and caught 8 more on jigs, blades, and topwater. All fish ranged from 1 to 3lbs. It was a tough bite for the amount of time we spent out there. The bigger fish came on the blades...Jim
      City: Brentwood

  • Shasta County
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      Water Temp: 69

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Bass ishing is downright miserable. I ishing or bass ish early morning then go home, thats how bad it is. Now on the other hand go trout ishing, it's great. The trout are averaging rom 16" to 24". Trolling 30 to 60 eet down. Fish any area on the main part o the lake rom Jones Valley to the Dam. Try around Ski Island, ished there yesterday ater ishing or 4 hrs. or Bass using everything and got skunkd. Started ishing or trout and in 5 passes around Ski Island released 12 ish.
      City: Shingletown

Wednesday, September 16th, 1998

  • Solano County
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      Water Temp: N/A

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: San Joaquin Bass Rustlers will be presenting their 26th Annual Black Bass Tournament on October 4, 1998 at Buckley Cove (Ladds Marina). Payoff is $2,500 plus big fish option for first place based on a full field of 125 teams. There is a 1 in 5 payback a nd 80% payback after expenses. There is also a $500 purse for the top 3 male/female teams. Free hot dogs & soft drinks will be available for contestants, and there will be a raffle after the tournament. For information please contact Gordon Clark at (209) 462-4843. There will also be a Kids Casting contest starting at 12:00 PM and ending at 1:30 PM. For more information please call Steve Mitchell at (209) 943-1603. William Fry / President / San Joaquin Bass Rustlers E-Mail: Proudmary@jps.com
      City: Stockton

Monday, September 14th, 1998

  • Sonoma County
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      Water Temp: N/A

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Fished the dry creek arm or an hour and had two bass. Both taken on topwater targeting weedbeds. The ishing continues to be slow at Sonoma.
      City: Windsor

Sunday, September 13th, 1998

  • Solano County
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      Water Temp: 72

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: The Delta! Well I fished it again, we had a limit by about 7:30. Our fish were all about 2 lb . We got fish on top water in the morning and flipped our fish after that. I would not call it a good bite. There was boats with no fish and one fish, we were one spot out of the money. Keep your lines wet and have fun. Rick K of Ca for Champion Boats.
      City: Sacramento

Saturday, September 12th, 1998

  • Amador County
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      Water Temp: 78

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Tough bite or mysel and everyone I talked to. Fished irst light to noon. Finally caught two keepers (2.5 plus each) on a jig/grub and a split shot worm. ish were 25 to 25 eet deep. No topwater action early.
      City: Orangevale

Friday, September 11th, 1998

  • Lake County
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      Water Temp: 74

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: FISHED 4 DAYS OUT OF LAKE PLACE AND RED BUD, IT WAS VERY SLOW THE FIRST 2 DAYS, GOT BETTER 11TH&12TH, NOT MANY FISH BUT GOOD ONES, 2.5 TO 5.12, LOST 2-3 ON SAT. AND THE FISH OF THE TRIP 8-10LBS ON SUN, HEART BREAKER, MY FAULT, GOT LAZY! SHOULD HAVE CHANGED RODS AND LINE AFTER FISHING DOCKS,BROKE OFF RIGHT AT THE BOAT FROM BAD SPOT IN LINE FROM DOCKSAND POLES. ALL FISH CAME ON BR.JIGS W/POWER CRAW TRAILER.SOME FISH ON DOCKS EARLY, BIGGER FISH ON ROCK PILES LATER,ALTHOUGH THEY SEEM TO BE THERE ALL DAY.THE BITE IS SLOW, YOU HAVE TO WAIT THEM OUT!OVERALL A GOOD TRIP! LAKE PLACE IS GREAT, CABINS OR RV'S, WILL RETURN THERE NEXTYEAR!
      City: MODESTO

Sunday, September 6th, 1998

  • Butte County
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      Water Temp: 79-82

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Tough ishing due to weekend boating traic, caught several nice sized bass using a variety o dierent methods. Bites were ew and ar between however. They would take a jig, spinnerbait or worm, albeit very sotly. Bites were nearly undetectable.
      City: Chico, Ca

Friday, September 4th, 1998

  • Solano County
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      Water Temp: N/A

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Fished from 8-3 today in and around Frank's Tract. Caught 4 small 12-14" on whitelue ProModel Spinnerbait, and caught 4 others around low tide with 14oz. Strike King buzzbait. Tried Frogs on the mats, and flipping, but had no luck. Also tried for St ripers with Rattletraps, but just had a few follows. Saw the other bassers mainly flippin' and pitchin' but don't know how it went for them. It was hot out there, so it would be better early and late. --Tight lines--
      City: San Mateo

Sunday, August 30th, 1998

  • Napa County
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      Water Temp: 78

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Went out early and threw top waters and spinnerbaits. Saw some nice fish but no luck. Flipped brushhogs but ended up catching all our fish cranking in Putah and off points in the main lake.
      City: Lafayette

  • Solano County
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      Water Temp: 73

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Well Vince and I decided to take a sabaticle from the Delta and opted for san pablo reservoir, just wnted to get away from the boat traffic, I stuck two bass one was a keeper so we put it in the well to keep Vince occupied, we came up on a bush that lo oked good I pitched my favorite new big fish delta consistant lure, theres gotta be a biggen here , kerthunk! I set the hook and theres nothing but weight pulling back, I tell Vince gimme room this is a wall hanger, the closer the fish got I see it thats a strange looking bass , it's ol Mr. whiskers about 9 lbs. I dont own a net so i open the live well and attempt to flip this one in it, snap the line breaks and off he goes WITH MY FAVORITE BIG FISH LURE!!!! I have more on order, so he can have it, not a bad day! Later P.S. YES Andy those deep delta weedlines are good (-:
      City: Pacheco

  • Lake County
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      Water Temp: 79deg

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: FISHED CLEAR LAKE ON SAT. WITH MY FATHER AND BROTHER, WHO IS VISITING FROM OUT OF TOWN. WE LAUNCHED OUT OF REDBUD (6AM) AND HEADED NORTH TO PIRATES COVE(EAST SIDE). PICKED UP 3-3PD FISH IN THE THE 1ST HOUR PITCHING UNDER DOCKS IN 15-25 FT OF WATER. I HADA HAWG BREAK ME OFF AGAINST THE METAL POLES OF ONE DOCK(AT LEAST 8 PDS). WE PICKED UP 4 MORE NICE FISH IN THE NEXT 4 HOURS, WITH THE 4 3/4 PD FISH THE LARGEST. I CAUGHT THAT ONE PITCHIN A 7 INCH POWER WORMAGAINST OLD DOCK STUMP/TELEPHONE POLES. MY FATHER CAUGHT 2 OF THE FISH BELIEVE IT OR NOT ON A GREEN BANJO MINNOW FROGAND 1 ON THE BANJO MINNOW ITSELF. THE FISH SEAMED TO BE SUSPENDED UNDER AND A LITTLE OUTSIDE OF EACH DOCK WE HIT. PERSISTANCE PAYED OF THE WHOLE DAY. WE HAD 3 FISH 4+ PDSAND 2 FISH FROM 2 3/4 TO 3 1/2 PDS. WE USED 7IN POWER WORMS(BLUE FLECK,TAQUILA SUNRISE,REDSHAD), JUNE BUG BABY BRUSH HOGS AND THE INFAMOUS BANJO MINNOW/FROG. WE HAD 1 SPINNER BAIT FISH.
      City: YUBA CITY

Saturday, August 29th, 1998

  • Solano County
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      Water Temp: N/A

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Went out of big break in the morning on my friend's boat and threw top waters with no luck. Flipped jigs into tules and caught a few keepers. Caught a 3 pounder on a spinnerbait and my friend also caught a few keepers. The real action came in the afternoon when we fished weed mats with frogs. Caught 7 between the two of us with my 6 pounder being the biggest. Weed lines also produced big for us.
      City: Lafayette