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Thursday, June 30th, 2011

  • Amador County
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      Water Temp: 66-68

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: I was able to take Cal Kellogg and Sheldon Bright from the "Fish Sniffer" to Pardee Wed morning. The bite was brief, but impressive. We wanted photos so I fished hard too. We lost several but did manage to land 5 - 3 largemouth and 2 smallmouth. Quality was good with the biggest being a largemouth about 6 1/2 lbs that quietly sucked in a Mikey wakebait. What a battle! Monster smallies and I don't seem to get along as I lost another big one - maybe 5 lbs or more. As opposed the the largemouth, this one smashed the topwater bait, but I lost her after a half minute. Sheldon and I did catch two nice smallies on topwater - 2 and 3 pounds. The post-front clouds cleared pretty quickly and the bite died. We all hooked a few more and landed one.
      City: Yuba City

      Tips: The lake is still spilling so "full" is the word. Lots of shallow cover in the water now. Water is fairly clear and will clear even more quickly. Most of our activity was on points and submerged wood structure. Did not fish any off-shore structure. There are probably fish that have moved there by now.

Tuesday, June 28th, 2011

  • Solano County
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      Water Temp: 72

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Launched out of ladds ran to back of ski beach and landed 2 off of the dean rojas big bite frogs while flipping. Then ran bout half way to Mildred and fished in the rain for a GREAT TOPWATER BITE!!! I missed a monster that looked to be atleast 8 pounds after he threw my gunfish with larger trebels swapped out!!! WTF? Decided to throw spooks for a greater hookup chance and knocked them out!!! Target outside grasslines on the incoming tide. And at high tide flip that spook as far back as possible without getting tangled. A slow walk was key. I love postspawn topwater.
      City: stockton

      Tips: Topwater and a SLOW retrieve!!!

  • Tuolumne County
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      Water Temp: 75-80

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Launced out of Blue Oaks, water is about 15ft from going over spill way, level is up into parking area above ramp.
      Started cranking/spinnerbaiting spillway channel with no results. Moved to main lake points throwing drop shot and wacky Senkos. Picked up a couple two pounders on Senko; grnpnk/bf. Moved to Rogers area and kept throwing Senkos with better results; I stuck one about 4# and two others about 2.5-3#s. Brother cranks one a little under 5#.
      I started pitchen Senko to wood (shade side) and got several more. Hooked one that I could not stop, it came out of the water once and it was huge but it came unbottoned.
      Best five would be 16-18 lbs.
      City: Hilmar

      Tips: Pitch Senkos to wood in the heat of the day, fish both sides of main lake points concentrating on the first rocky areas off main lake points.

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

      Report: That's why I haven't been able to locate you, Mr. Gray. You have not been around. I'm in court often and there is a John Gray working there as a bailif, I got excited thinking he was the one. not the fisherman John Gray. I have been posting a lot here hoping that other's would do the same. Also looking for some "like kind" to share that wonderful lake of ours. I have fished a lot these past 12 or so months and am always looking for peopel to share the esperiance with. I will look for your boat while out. I'm in a 1985 Winner brown/red with a 175 Mairaner that has been spray painted gray. If you have been around for a long time you may know the boat and former owner, Steve Hayth. Tight lines
      City: Weaverville

Monday, June 27th, 2011

  • Lake County
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      Water Temp: 74.5

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Took my 9 year old grandson out on Friday. Launched out of lakeport at 5:30 and fished the county park area for 3 fish to 3#s. Fish caught on Senkos in the tule beds. Headed over toward Lakeport around 9am to check out the shallows and fished over 30+ fish and could not get them to go. Visibility was 10+ feet. My son and I fished the State Park area on Saturday for 5 3-4#s. Once again saw alot of cruisers but could not get them to go. Tried everything. Watched one nip at the tip of my wacky rig. This bass fishing is new to me and it is very addictive. I fished the ocean for over 50 years and now trying to learn enough to be able to compete in tournaments. Very frustrating but fun. Any input on learning more about the sport in addition to paying my dues to the bass gods would be appriciated.
      City: Ukiah

  • Mariposa County
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      Water Temp: 79

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Might be off on date but it was the last Saturday in June. Went twice this week in the evening. Best bite was on walking baits in white but a few on dropshot and senkos too.
      City: Atwater

      Tips: fish late.

Sunday, June 26th, 2011

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

      Report: I am a novice fisherman an not too familiar with Berryessa. Would someone be willing to share with me some good spots to fish on this lake; I have heard that up to Putah Creek by the bridge is a good spot but that is a long run from Markley Cove where I would launch. I would appreciate any input. I'm not so interested in "lunkers" as I am catching more numbers to make the trip worth the drive and have some fun. Thank you for any input.
      City: Carmichael

  • Solano County
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      Water Temp: 69 deg

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Well went out this Sunday was kinda a sucked tide not much movement caught a hand full of bass nuttin big all around 2 lbs on senko texas style bite was slow but able to land a few. water was low so lots of moss mats along shore pitched along outside of mats no luck I found them inbetween rocks and moss just a narrow strip and sometimes maybe 1 foot but fish were holding there very shallow water saw lots of dinks had fun not the best day on the water but nice to get out .I tossed top water and blades . Water was 69 deg around mandeville and 62 around B&W resort quite the differance. tight lines to all cYa on the water

      Tips: Keep going fishing wait for better tides

  • Sacramento County
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      Water Temp: 76

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Wow, the boat traffic! Early is best for any chance to put one on the hook. Worked dropshot and senkos on the peninsula submerged willows and Beal's point cove/rock wall. Zip. Also tried spinnerbait and small crankbait....zip. Moved up north fork past Anderson Island and got one on the dropshot but lost it just below the boat. Moved back down to Brown's ravine afer changing our mind to go up to New York Cove due to the heavy traffic (12noon); zip in Brown's and called it a day...what a challenge dropping off to trailer. No manners.
      City: folsom

      Tips: Staying away from Folsom for the summer..if you do go, in early, out early. No actual fishing tips as we haven't figured them out. 3 weeks ago we hit them on senkos and KVD 2.5s. Oh well, good luck to all those who brave the Folsom crowd!
      Delta here we come.

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      Water Temp: 70

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Fished first light for 2 hours and hooked up on 6 fish. biggest one was 3.8# and the rest being around 1-1.5#. There are definitely some good fish in here and the forage for these bass is unbelievable. I have been watching schooling shad in the thousands swim along the shoreline and crawdads everywhere. I think the bass population could be better if the water level would not fluctuate as often but overall it is better than going to a farther venue. I feel it is the best bank banging in the area.

      Tips: be patient and slow down. work the mud lines if it is windy with a blade or swimbait and drop shotting is always productive.

  • Sonoma County
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      Water Temp: 72-74

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Launched from Yorty Creek around 10:00am and headed straight to the Cherry Creek arm. Very bright, sunny day. Caught ten bass and two sunfish on 4" Yamasenkos fished either wacky or drop shot. Most were small but a few were nice fish up to 3 1/2 pounds. Caught a few fish on the north side of Yorty Creek near main lake on my way back to the launch ramp. Chatted with a few other fisherman who had good luck with crankbaits.
      City: Santa Rosa

      Tips: The fish were in relatively shallow water along slow-sloping shorelines; not necessarily near weed beds. The larger fish were up tight to submerged trees close to shore. If you're not catching anything, CHANGE COLOR OR SIZE! I didn't catch a single fish until I switched to a 4" Yamasenko 9S-10-SPECIAL (you can buy them at Outdoor Pro Shop). Once I switched color, I caught a fish on the first cast and caught fish steadily the rest of the day.

Saturday, June 25th, 2011

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

      Report: Started at 7pm. Jimmy had two blow up on frogs in Mountain Spring. On the outer edges of the mats.
      Picked up one dink in Rock Creek on a wacky rigged senko. Nothing from 8:30pm to roughly 12:30am. Picked up a 3lb agin in Rock Creek in 20 feet of water. i fished a 1/2 ounce Patrol jig with pork trialer. Jimmy picked up two more dinks at the lauch ramp around 2am with a jig as well.
      City: Gold River

      Tips: We tried to fish the spillway but the insects were too much to handle. The black light must of attracted every bug on the lake. We did meet a nice couple that caught a few in Jackson Creek on a Senko Swimbait. Just wished I had a swimbait with me.

  • Lake County
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      Water Temp: 75

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: spent 4 days on the lake- fishing mostly the konocti area. mornings didnt seem to produce as much as the evening. averaged about 5 fish per outing in the evening. threw mostly senkos all fish were in the 4lb range, one over 5.
      best part was catching a 10lb 4oz cat off the senko!!
      a little slower than i expected but still great to be out on the water
      City: cool ca

      Tips: work it slow. most bites came off the bottom

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      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Fished Konocti and Jago 24th and 25th for a decent bite. Found fish shallow early in 1-6 ft, moving outside the main grass into 10-15 ft once the sun was high. Active fish in the early morning eating the frog and the fluke. Went to the Bluegill pattern swim jig for the deeper fish.
      City: Dixon

      Tips: Stick to your guns. Trust your judgement.

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      Water Temp: 62

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Fished by the dam and also by the boat ramp. Results were fair to good Black bass are good on jerkbaits, spinnerbaits, jigs and swimbaits worked shallow early in the day then from 10 to 15 feet in the weeds later in the day

      Black bass are good on green pumpkin plastic worms and lizards and firetiger crankbaits from 6 to 10 feet. Fish early in the morning and late in the evening for the best results
      bouncing tubes, lizards and Brush Hawgs in watermelon and green pumpkin colors is working well for Black Bass . Smallmouth Bass are good on Zara Spooks and 3-inch swimbaits off of the main lake points and from mid-lake to the dam early in the morning.

      Largemouth bass are good on Texas-rigged worms and jig-head worms; watermelon seed, green pumpkin and watermelon candy are the best colors
      City: vallejo

      Tips: Try a Texas- or Carolina-rigged worm, deep-running crankbait or jig with a Green Pumpkin trailer later in the morning from 15 to 25 feet deep

  • Trinity County
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      Water Temp: ????

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Hey guys. Guess who? After being back in Maine for over a year now, it looks like I'm finally going to get back home in early August, at least for a couple of weeks. Man, I'm missing seeing that beautiful lake full again. I came back to Maine to raise some funds for my Mom's health care last June. Things were going well until Dec when Mom passed away at the age of 93. Now I'm all wrapped up in settling her estate.
      Anyway, if you happen to see a green and white Skeeter with a 175 Yammy on back, stop by and let me know what's happening. I'm gonna feel like a newby after all this time away.
      City: Fryeburg Maine

      Tips: Hug your kids real tight, and thank God for your friends.

Friday, June 24th, 2011

  • Plumas County
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      Water Temp: 68-73

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: What was the previous report about? I guess he is talking about Almador, har! I just got back from Almanor (2 days) and found the smallie bite to be pretty good overall. I caught many, many bass from 6 inches to 3 1/4 lbs. I kept my boat in Big Cove and fished the east shore and west of Big Cove - about half a mile. The bite Wed late afternoon was as good as I have seen in several years. The wind came up big time and so did the quality smallies. The first two I caught were 3 1/4 lbs and 2 lbs 10 oz. Wow! The bite was off the chart - most of them from 1 1/2 lbs to 2 1/4 lbs. I was just fishing docks - right near the rocks. The fish were shallow and eating!! This started about 6 pm in whatever shadows I could find. About 7:30 pm the bite started to slow and I started to miss a few. About 8:30 pm, when the bite should have gotten better, the wind calmed down and the bite died!! I caught about 25 in that 2 hr period and lost about 10 more. My 5 best were about 12 1/2 lbs. The other morning bites and first evening were pretty good also - but only one 2 1/2 lb smallie of good size.
      City: Yuba City

      Tips: I used brown 5" Senkos with the chartreuse tips just before dark Tues evening and they worked well. During the day and during the "great' bite, I used the 6" Robo worm - gradually bitten down to 5 inches after several bites. The morning dawn w/chartreuse tip was by far the best color. As it got darker, I switched to MMIII. Also caught a few on small green pumpkin Berkley Chigger craws. I was using a #1 Gami hook with small bullet weight.

  • Napa County
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      Water Temp: 75 - 78

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Friday, 6/24/11. The day got hot with the air temperatures going above 80º by the end of the day. The water temperature was 75 - 78º. I guess these conditions caused the bite to be tough all day. After trying different baits and colors, we started catching fish drop-shotting a 4 inch shad color Alive Shad RoboWorm. Most of the 11 fish we caught were around points with deep water near by. Most were in the 1 to 2½ lb. range and included all three species of bass. We also had several bites on Senkos. My buddy hooked and lost a large bass – estimated to be well over 3 lbs – on a Texas rigged Senko. Contrary to where we caught most of our fish, he hooked this big fish next to debris covered water back in a cove. This was after I had thrown a wacky-style Senko a couple of times to the same spot. In calm areas, we could still see small schools of fry but the fry are much bigger than those I had reported on earlier in the month.
      City: Pinole

      Tips: Some bass can still be found in shallow water with some cover. Cast more than once to these promising areas.

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      Water Temp: 74-76

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Started fishing around the big island using a Robo Worm/Drop Shot...3rd cast landed a 4.5 lb spot, five casts later hooked what appeared to be a 7+ lb had him close to the boat ready to pull him in when he chose to muscle up took a hard drive, straightened out my owner hook and ultimately snapped the hook in half...first time I have had a owner hook do that. Caught six keepers and missed three out good bites. Caught all fish between 8 to 12 feet
      City: Elk Grove

      Tips: Fish the cuts and points and don't forget to work both sides of the point.

  • Solano County
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      Water Temp: 67

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: On the water @830am at New Hope and went straight to our favorite tule strips around the corner from B&W; fished mainly craw speedtraps and 1/4oz red eye shad lipless. Between my big bro and me, maybe caught 25, mostly 1 lbers and some dinks but we managed a few nice 2 lbers, bro's biggest was 2.10 and mine was 2.8, the others were right at 2. Used stop and go and quick pumps on the rod to simulate a craw retreating...they hit alot on the stop or the pump, hardly any hit on just a retrieve. quit at 1:30pm to beat the friday traffic! good day!
      City: Folsom

      Tips: fished just outside the weedlines but also found them away from the weedlines toward the middle/open areas. fished mainly 6-11ft. used stop and go cadence on both speedtraps and lipless. keep tension on the lipless when you stop for a couple seconds to feel any hits.
      fish on...fish off...oh fish on again!!