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Sunday, August 15th, 2010

  • Butte County
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      Water Temp: 76-81

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: CATCHING was not at Oroville this weekend for the NorCal Bass Ratz. The Juniors had a tough time on Sunday with no slot fish. Most cought were under and a few over the slot. Best bait to use is a drop shot Robo Sexy Chad worm in 25 to 50 ft. Jigs, Lizards and WHAT ever.
      City: Rocklin

      Tips: Godd luck.

Saturday, August 14th, 2010

  • Lake County
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      Water Temp: 79- 82

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: Clear Lake, August 13th - 18th........


      Fished from the south end to mid lake, finding water with less algae this week was easy.
      Finding the fish on some days required some running around but when we found them they were easy to catch. Some days we caught lots of fish but a couple days it was tough to get a good limit.
      Best 5 on Sunday went 23 plus pounds with a 8 pound kicker, on Tuesday 23 pounds and a 6 1/2 pounder. And a couple large catfish.

      Fished Jigs, Flukes, Worms, and some Reaction. The best bite for me was deep but still caught some fish shallow.
      City: Clear Lake

      Tips: The worm and jig bite was still light so be aware or they will spit it out before you can set the hook. Keep an eye on your electronics for bait and fish. If you find them and they dont bite keep going back during the day and most likely they will eat. I have been using tungsten weights for the worms and drop shot, I am addicted. Tungsten really helps to feel everything from wood to rocks, shells, etc.

      Have Fun ! ......StevePerkinsFishing.com

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      Water Temp: 78-79

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: I had a wonderful time Fri afternoon giving a seminar to the Future Pro Tour guys and gals before their tourney today. What a great group! Hope I didn't confuse them!! After the seminar, I was able to give out many sample paks of the new 4 1/2" Yamamoto Flappin Hogs. I am thinking this will be another great night bait also, so, after the seminar and a bite to eat at McDonalds, I launched at Red Bud about 8 pm to try them out. The baits worked a lot better than I did. One of those nights where I lost a bunch of fish and snagged anything that was on the bottom!!! I lost 7 or 8 fish but did land a 3 3/4 lber and one just under 5 lbs. The big bass just crushed it, as did one I broke off. The breakoff was my fault as I was using a spinning rod with 12 lb test - what a dummy!! My left shoulder was bothering me so I used spinning rods. After losing the first 3, I realized I needed a bigger hook since the Flappin hog is a thick bait. The 5/0 Gami EWG did the trick. Overall, the night bite just didn't see very aggressive.
      City: Yuba City

      Tips: Overall, the night was dark and quiet. Some carp were rolling at dusk - and then nothing. A truly amazing Friday night in August - probably because of Konocti Resort being closed. After dark, I didn't see another boat until just before I left - 12:30 am. Two pleasure boats going somewhere. I did check water clarity as best I could and found it to be pretty clear in most spots - all the way to Henderson. The cool week probably slowed it considerably. The worst water was around Fraizer Point - where I didn't get bit. My boat didn't even smell in the garage this morning!

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      Water Temp: Upper 70's

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Got out early morning and left a bit after Noon. Have to say it was a great day...and one of the few when my wife out-fishes me. I had four bass total (1 dink, 3 in the 2lb. range, and a nice 3.5lb'r.).
      My Lady kicked butt, with 7 fish total, all in the 2.5 to 3 lb. range. You go, Girl!!
      City: Fresno

      Tips: Found a sweet spot, can't say too much.

      Lizards & brushhogs (watermelon/red flake).

Friday, August 13th, 2010

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      Water Temp: 70ish

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: went out friday and caught only one fish and it was a toad 6.11.very nice picture some guy took for me.
      City: rosa

      Tips: alot of people hate this lake(good) but just put in a little time and the results are nice.

Thursday, August 12th, 2010

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

      Report: Ray, Delta is windy most of the time no matter where you go. We usually launch from New Hope on the north end and in 'the meadows' area there's alot of islands and trees that block wind...fishing can be hot/cold but you gotta watch the tides because the low tide can ground you.
      City: folsom

      Tips: because i'm on a deepv and my trolling motor is only 55lbs, i anchor on good spots and sometimes a single anchor just drags anyway so at least it slows me down on a drift. if i want to stay there, i double anchor.

  • Sacramento County
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      Water Temp: na

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Ray, Delta is windy most of the time no matter where you go. We usually launch from New Hope on the north end and in 'the meadows' area there's alot of islands and trees that block wind...fishing can be hot/cold but you gotta watch the tides because the low tide can ground you.
      City: folsom

      Tips: because i'm on a deepv and my trolling motor is only 55lbs, i anchor on good spots and sometimes a single anchor just drags anyway so at least it slows me down on a drift. if i want to stay there, i double anchor.

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

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

      Report: I'm a new boat owner, and trying to get used to the waters. I have fished Clear Lake with some luck, but the 2 hour drive gets old. I'm about an hour from numerous ramps on the delta, so I though I would give Franks Tract a try, but the wind...WOW!! The wind was so bad, and was told it blows a lot this time of the year. Is there a place on the delta that is out of the wind this time of the year.
      City: Fairfield

  • Lake County
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      Water Temp: 80

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: The bite really picked up last week, I was fun fishing and was able to catch some nice fish, the biggest was a fat 8 1/2 pounder, and then in the last two days I had to work hard for a decent limit. So any given day it can be great fishing or a lot of work.

      I did much better when there was some wind, the silver sides are everywhere, I think the wind positions them on structure and then the bass are easier to catch.

      I have been launching at Red Bud and the ramp and area has much cleaner water, also in the Rattlesnake side if there is some wind the algae gets moved around and it is easy to find clean water. Every day has been a bit different, I just run around and find clean water if the algae is giving me trouble.
      City: Clear Lake

      Tips: For the deep bite fish slow and try Jigs, Shakey Heads, Texas ridged worms and drop shots.
      For the shallow bite try 5" Sinkos or the 5" Hippo Swimbait, fish both in the weeds or along the weed edges and in shade pockets on docks.
      For me, moving around until I found them was key.

      Have fun !.........StevePerkinsFishing.com

  • Sacramento County
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      Water Temp: n/a

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Nice report/tips Jim. Worth trying and we're willing to try...especially if our tactics aren't hitting. Thank you.
      City: Folsom

      Tips: when your own favs aren't working, doesn't hurt to try others' tips....can't do any worse and it often gets us to practice what we don't use often enough! Folsom is a hard lake to fish; I've heard pros, local and non-resident say that.

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      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: FISHED FROM 830 -1100 THROWING TOPWATER PAST THE DAMN ALONG THE PATH.. CAUGHT TWO 1.5 N A NICE 4.5 LBER. USED A SUPERSPOOK JR. CAUGHT BOTH IN SHADE POCKETS IN COVES NEXT TO WOOD.
      City: saNTA CLARA

      Tips: MAKE CAST BY WOOD IN SHADY AREAS

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010

  • Napa County
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      Water Temp: 77

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Got on the water about 7am out of markley. Headed for the sm Island. South wind blowing, but on the lee-ward side a 2.5 lbs lg mouth hooked himself while I was reeling in a white plastic worm.
      Sorry to say that was it! Have fished the lake 4 times since getting a new merc motor. Got skunked the first 3 trips, but what fun scooting around with that brand new motor!
      City: Esparto, ca

      Tips: Haven't a clue? Plan to continue fishing berry
      at least once a week. Hopefully, in time I'll
      figure it out and start catching some fish!

  • Solano County
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      Water Temp: 74-78

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Another great day on the delta and it was made even better watching a 9 year old boy learning to fish with his dad. Take your kids fishing, trust me, they will love it. We caught over 20 fish on a variety of baits. The best producer was rip bait fished shallow. Join my Face Book by clicking "like" @ www.toadsonly.com for up to date informaion.
      City: Tracy

      Tips: Fish are in less than 2' of water. Look for cover and shade for big fish.

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      Water Temp: 74.9

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: LAUCHED OUT OF ORWOOD ABOUT 5:30 AM, FISHED ORWOOD RIVER FOR ABOUT 2 HRS, USING TOP WATER PROP
      BAITS, SIVER OR CHROME AND KILLED UM , 29 FISH BEFORE 11:00 WHEN ALL THE WAKE BOARDERS CAME OUT TO PLAY, OUT BY 11:30 FOR LUNCH, GREAT DAY FOR ME
      MOST FISH WERE 1 TO 3 LBS, AND AGRESSIVE TO HIT THE PROP BAIT, CAUGHT SOME ON PLASTIC WORMS, BUT TOP WATER FISHING WAS AWSOME, KEEP TIGHT LINES RB
      City: PITTSBURG

      Tips: GO DURING THE WEEK LOLF

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      Water Temp: 68

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Launched at 7am got the first fish in the boat by 7:10am. Fishing little grass points outside of little breaks where the water was moving trough pretty good. Stayed with that pattern throwing finesse baits and ended up with 5 good fish about 19 lbs. bunch of shakers too! Bassaddix
      City: Hayward Ca

      Tips: Fish slow, work the baits with focus. Also stay next to the hydrilla clumps not really in them. Good luck! Bassaddix

Monday, August 9th, 2010

  • Lake County
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      Water Temp: 77-79

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: I haven't been on Blue Lakes for quite some time. We are very blessed to have this lake to escape to. NO JET SKIS & WAKEBOARD BOATS. very peaceful. ANYWHO, My wife & I were on the water for about 1 hr. in the evening. We each hooked into 2 nice bass on the west side near the narrows. My buddy Lyle Valador & his wife Cathy caught some large trout drop shotin' with a plastic worm. P.T.L.
      City: UKIAH

      Tips: COVER ALOT OF WATER. THROW TO THE BANKS & TIMBER. white SPINNER BAITS WORKED FOR ME. You need something that can be thrown into all the "stuff".

      Most of all KEEP IT REEL! Don

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      Water Temp: WARM

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: so, i was fishing the dam, throwing these new baits i found they have little balls in them and it makes a rattling sound, everyone should go get them, ok back to the report i was throwing a green one, and them bass they were all over it... caught a total of 11 bass with the biggest between 5-6 pounds just walked the rocks on the dam and and the other side where that little island is. and remember bass over bitches! peace!
      City: Gilroy

      Tips: get the green one, and just sit it on the bottom for about 2 minutes, then reel in, its when the bait is stil they go after it, not on the retrive

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      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Trespassing it is, and that is enough.

      Tips: You're on! Watch out for the trip wires and infra-red cameras.

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      Water Temp: 70ish

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: went out thursday morning and about 20 minutes later boated a 5.10 . nice and healthy look.very hot fish ! five fish for the mornin.one on topwater-
      City: rosa

Sunday, August 8th, 2010

  • Yuba County
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      Water Temp: ??

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Best Spotted Bass Lake in Nor Cal!! Landed a 4LB Right off the bat (Kreepy Krawler. About ten minutes later landed a 3.5 LB. Fished with Wifey in the afternoon. Water is higher this year over last.
      City: W. Sac

      Tips: Caught majority of our fish on green pumpkin lizards and Kreepy Crawlers. Graphs werent working don't know how deep approx 30-40ft. Big fish came off points small fish caught in coves. Still a lot of running water coming into lake no luck fishing it though. Most fish came off chunk rock vs. Clay bank. Zero reaction bite.