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Thursday, April 30th, 2009

  • Sacramento County
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      Water Temp: 63-65

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Made my first trip to Folsom this year. I can't believe I was wearing a jacket at the end of April! I have usually fished Folsom at least 4 times by now, but as everyone knows the weather this year is not normal. I fished the North Fork. Man there are a lot of nice trees & structure in the water now! Unfortunately for me the bass were not biting or not in the trees today. I fished entire coves and the only fish I got were on the points. 6" Aaron Magic worm on a darthead was the only lure I got fish on. Tried senkos/flukes in the trees and cranks/swimbaits with no luck. I thought reaction baits would be good with the cloud cover, but no such luck. Overall it was slow. Seen a couple of other bass boats and it was slow for them too.
      City: Elk Grove

      Tips: Looks like the weather might warm up again next week...

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

  • Solano County
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      Water Temp: 63

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: went out to try out new motor from 3pm to 7
      Had aj (3 yr old) and a frog rod. Launched out of whiskey fished points around mildred on the middle of outgoing
      On about the 6 th pitch. Slurp! Down it goes! Rod starts to load.
      Set the hook! He explodes out of the weeds! Tail dances for the kids enjoyment. And mine, swing him in the boat. Little over 4#
      First frog fish of the year. Can't beat topwater. Missed two others blow ups just wouldn't commit. Windy 10 mile gusts
      City: San jose

      Tips: try to have fun and take a kid you just might make a difference in their life

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      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: This lake is GREAT. I haven't fished it yet this year, but i am making the trek up in about 2 weeks myself for the 1st of Many trips here. (I do about 10 trips a year to Eastman with great success)

      Green Weenie color, Pumpkin, Watermelon are great plastic colors here. Cranks in shad patterns and baby bass also HOT. Stay natural in color and you should do pretty good. Don't be afraid to use BIG baits here... you'll still catch the 2 lbers on the big plastics and cranks but you'll cut down on the smaller fish.
      City: Pacific Grove

      Tips: Please post your results!! And for up to the minute info, call the ranger station and ask for Keith. He is always on top of the latest action. I swear, i think he hangs out at the dock before dark to ask everyone coming in how they did (and he takes notes)

      I have caught big fish here over the years - good luck!

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

  • Lake County
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      Water Temp: 60-62

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: I am the night part of the previous report, minus the 9 pounder! I took 3 fellows last night for the rough water version of night fishing. We went out of Red Bud about 7 pm and took on the ocean as we headed north. How I love my Ranger 520 in those conditions!!! We stayed dry! We had to find what wind shelter we could in Jago Bay and did find some active fish - very shallow. I was very happy that all three clients caught a good bass within the first half hour. Guide feels good - hopes clients don't get seasick!! Several fish were missed including a big one, but we kept at it, boating 14 up until midnight when the bite just died! The two biggest were pushing 4 lbs. Senkos and MMIII Robo worms were the best baits. A few took black Berkley Power worms. Most bass were in the top 5 feet of water - inside the weeds. The big one that was lost was on a dock piling. The deepest bass was 20 feet. Never saw another boat - I wonder why? Heard 3 carp roll all night. Didn't hear or see any birds except for a few ducks bobbing around. We were in full winter gear! Brrrrrrrr!!
      City: Yuba City

      Tips: I can't give much good info as the wind and cold were the story of our trip. As I mentioned on an earlier report, we caught mostly males - without a mark on them. It seems the majority of the spawn is yet to come down south. The water temp was 62 when we started and dropped to 60.6. And this is almost May?? Rain coming Friday night. Another June spawn??

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      Water Temp: 57-61

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Launched from the Keys and braved the waves and went North. Caught plenty of fish thanks to Bob at Limit Out Bait and Tackle. Worth the stop every time. Caught fish on blades,jigs,senkos,and caroilina rigs. My Son caught a 9.12 fish on a Senko. He thought he was hung on a log until it started moving. Biggest fish of his life.
      City: Elk Grove

      Tips: Stop by and see Bob at Limit Out. And be careful if it's windy. The water can be rough and wear your kill switches and life jackets..

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      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: I fished there 3 times last week most boats seemed to be close to the bank in hopes for the big ones moving in but didnt get much at all. The small fish that were 1 to 2 pounds if anything is all they got. We are all waiting for those big ones to move in anyday now you might just hit them next week!!!

      Tips: GOOD LUCK please let us know how u do.

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      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: Looking at fishing the lake next week. Any updates would be apprciated. Lake level? Activity of the fish, etc.

Monday, April 27th, 2009

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      Water Temp: 67-75

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: caught about 60 spotted bass in 2days..fished each day for about 3hrs each. all around 17-18inches..
      City: fremont

      Tips: use x-rap trout color around rocks and points..rip the bait as fast as you can for most active fish..than go back to all the spots fish were holding with a plastic worm ..

  • Sacramento County
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      Water Temp: 54 to 58

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Went out on friday thinking it was going to be red hot Because the previous week we had boated 19 Started out at 630 am throwing swimbaits jerk baits and dropshot Only got one on a jerk bait and 3 on a drop shot for the day I agree with you on folsom not being a great lake to fish I don't now what all these guys are saying about how great folsom is yes their are some nice size spotts in their but I would rather fish clear lake any day than try my luck at folsom and deal with all the jet ski's and water skiers i won't be going back their until 5 mph goes back into effect and only if I can't go to clear lake
      City: Carmichael

  • Shasta County
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      Water Temp: 53 degrees

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: I fished Shasta three weeks ago,fishing was great up the pit arm (thanks Jerry for the last up-date.)
      Has the water cleared up at all? I'll be back down for a week on 5/11.The water color sure dictated the lure color.Should I stock up on dark colored patterns? Thanks Si.
      City: lakeview oregon

      Tips: Three weeks ago was the first time big black spinnerbaits worked, also black 6 inch senkos riged wacky. The rubber produced several nice 3lb. spots.

Sunday, April 26th, 2009

  • Napa County
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      Water Temp: 65-67

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: After thinking I got a late start on Sat, I launched from the free ramp at 5:45 and headed to putah and looked for real shallow water to throw blades. 2lgmth nothing big. Switched to robo weightless and landed a few smmth then my girlfriend caught the fish of the day 2.75 smmth. we ended up with 12 fish total. We saw a lot of cruisers moving into look for beds.
      City: Napa

      Tips: When the sun was high we began looking for small pockets of shade against walls with rocky points.

  • Solano County
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      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Did some experiment today by using assorted dark-colored worms---they all worked! Nothing big to brag with the biggest about 4.5 lbs. A lot of 1.0-2.0 lbs. Of course, they were all caught by the wall in front of Sugar Barge. I just threw them dark worms (Texas rig) in the tullies and let vibrate. Maaaan! A lot of boat in the area.
      City: Bakersfield

  • Tuolumne County
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      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: I love how I read all these fishing reports about these guys having such great days on the water, catching so many fish and so many 5lbs and 10lbs fish and big but then none of these guys post pictures. Let's see the pics and everyone can back up what they are saying. 15pounder let me see a pic....please hahaha i've seen one pic on these things and it was for CHabot lake.
      City: San Jose

      Tips: yea here's a tip. don't post a report about how you had a awesome day and caught 40 fish and don't put pics up. lame. show the proof

  • Butte County
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      Water Temp: 61

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: I fished the Chico Bass Club tournament on Saturday and just wanted to compliment the club on putting on another wonderful tournament. I couldn't stay till the end but 13 plus won it with big fish over 4 pounds and at least 80 boats if not more. We caught a bunch of fish but only managed a shade over 9 pounds. I think we got bit on just about everything we used. Hey take a kid fishing now specially if they have a short attention span. Looking forward now to the Stren tournament in a few weeks.
      City: Paradise

      Tips: Tubes, senkos, worms, even got tapped on a swim bait. Get out and enjoy it before they pull the plug.

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      Water Temp: 60

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Pulled a two pounder and a dinker out from under an overhanging tree. White spinner with trailer hook.
      City: Santa Rosa

Saturday, April 25th, 2009

  • Mason County
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      Water Temp: 62

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Fished in windy cold conditions from 1-5 Pm. Caught 10 bass in shallow water 3-5ft using senkos and drop shot. Nothing big. Had one very large female on for about 3 head shakes before she said see ya. Not many boats or fishing activity due to the weather. The bite seemed to pick up late PM. It took a while to get a pattern figured out. Tried a little reaction with spinner and crank but nada.
      City: Foster City

      Tips: Shallow with soft plastics on muddy banks.

  • Napa County
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      Water Temp: 59-62

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Launched from free ramp at 6am shot up to Putah fished top water after getting short strikes,switched to robo and boated 15 dinks. switched again to fat free shad and boated 3 more nicer fish 2-3LBS. Home by noon. The lake is looking good and gearing up. I only saw two other boats in putah.
      City: Napa

      Tips: Find the shade after the sun rise and fish slow. I found most of my fish in 8 to 15 feet of water. I fast cranked the shad bait to get depth and then went as slow as I could reel to keep it down for my best fish. Good Luck

  • Lake County
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      Water Temp: 60

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Thanks for that great report Bill, that is sharing some good info....We had a good day sorry for the late report. We fished Senkos and jigs most of the day with senko fish comming early and Jig fish later in the day. Most fish were caught on docks it deeper water. We did catch one 3 on a deeper rock pile early in the morning.
      City: Grass Valley

      Tips: water is pretty clear you can sight fish for bass even in some deeper water, most fish were suspended.

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      Water Temp: 60

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: big storm the day before but blew past pretty quick...next day went out with a fishing guide...ross...took us site fishing...caught a total of 12 bass all 3+...biggest about 4 and a half....great day of fishing...after went to the tackle it shop and bout a powell spinning rod..130 bucks!! geeze..well worth it...the next morning i fished the sloo and saw tons of spawning bass..the problem was getting them to eat...well anyways...caught about 6 bass within 2 hours and a guy was trying to get a big bass to bite...it looked like a 10 pounder...well he was trying to fish it for bout an hour just bouncing tubes by it and finally caught it...ended up being a 7 and a half pounder.. pretty nice fish...had a great day a clear lake...cant wait to go back during the fall for some amazing top water bites...yah!
      City: salinas

      Tips: find a spawning bass and dont spook him but creep up with the trolling motor and pitch a drop shot worm right past him bout 2 feet then drag it until it bumps the fish and keep repeating that and within 5 bumps..the bass should take it for sure and if not then give up on the fish and find one that wants to play..goodluck!

  • Sacramento County
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      Water Temp: 62-65

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: The Day after a rainy storm for Basin Bassmasters small club tournament, it turned out ok. The 45 deg. temp didn't stop 11 boats to hit the lake to find that big bass that was left from the Future Pro Tour last weekend. Everyone had a place to go to and see if any bass was around still. Bass are in the trees, banks and in back of coves. I found some on beds in the North Fork, worked them with a 6" Senko. Rip-in only got one, but dragging a darter head with a Oxblood worm in 5-15 ft was the main lure. Split shot on points and trees.
      City: Rocklin

      Tips: Try a top water and rip-in first thing in the morning.