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Saturday, February 2nd, 2008

  • Amador County
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      Water Temp: 47

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: for those who haven't been in 2008. all boats are being inspected, any water whatsoever in your livewells and you will be refused entry into the lake (remember ANY water at all), also you will have to provide proof of residence with a drivers license, if you live in Nevada, San Benito counties, or south of the Tehachapi mountains you will not be allowed to launch, doesn't matter that your boat may be registered somewhere else. They do a full inspection of boat, livewells an bildge area, record all license info and tags. Saw multiple people turned away at the ramp. I am only posting this so that your aware of it, maybe save you some frustration and money in wasted gas.
      fishing was not great, caught a few, nothing significant, lake is fairly clear 10-12 ft of visibility and 46-48 degrees, lots of bankies in their usual places, trout fishing looked fair, lake appears to be in great shape and 15-20 ft from the high water mark.
      City: lockeford

      Tips: fish slow, main points 15-25 ft of water.
      did i say fish slow? really, fish slow!

Friday, February 1st, 2008

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

      Report: If anyone is interested folsom water is on the rise slowly here is a website that show water flows when it gets to 400ft above sea level no more 5mph
      http://cdec2.water.ca.gov/cgi-progs/queryFx?FOL
      City: Roseville

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

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      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: Took a drive out here today to check things out but they had the gate locked a ways above the dam and ramp. Was hoping to see how much the water was up and if the ramp was usable. North end is high and dry.

Wednesday, January 30th, 2008

  • Sacramento County
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      Water Temp: 48

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Not much bass action but the rainbow trout are chasing jigs. Had one 28 incher surface chasing my jig on the retrieve and hooked another 18-20 incher that I'm going to cook tonight....again on the brown jig in about 8 feet of water.
      City: Rocklin

      Tips: Take trout gear and find them in 5-25 feet of water around rocks and points.

  • Shasta County
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      Water Temp: cold

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: I have been able to fish afternoons and I have been doing well. I fish jigs, texas rig worms, hula grubs, and drop shot robo worms, senkos, and even a spook once in a while, all produce fish. I have been catching 15-25 fish everytime I go, most fish are around 1# the biggest being 3#. I have been fishing around the slope points on the main body and also in the mouth of the pit against the rock ledges and trees.
      City: redding

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

  • Napa County
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      Water Temp: 47

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: launched out of Capell cove and it was cold and wet. Fished spoons, drop shot, senko on a darter head, spider jig, crank baits and jerk baits. Caught one fish on each except the hard baits. I thought I saw some crappie on the meter and tossed out a red and white mini jig. 5 mins later land on of the larger fish of the day, a spot. Caught five total. very tough bite and you had to work for them. all were caught in the narrows aroung points or secondary points.
      City: san bruno

      Tips: fish slow and look for schools of fish and bait then fish very methodically for one to two bites.

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

      Report: both bidwell is open with dock and concrete ramp but the parking lot is dirt or mudd , the spillway ramp is open with concrete ramp and dock . I havent done very well on the lake lately but Ive sure been trying, anybody have any tips for me?
      City: oroville

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      Water Temp: ??? Probably co

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: whoops my bad... Not like I would catch anything anyway! With the water clarity I don't think it would matter if it was hot pink! lol I figured water displacement would be more efficient, but either way the spinnerbait would successfully fill the criteria for both overcast and muddy conditions. Shoot me an e-mail,if I am wrong, I am still kind of new to fishing!
      City: Santa Rosa

      Tips: well I guess the posts before this one would be sufficient! Warmer weather is bound to come along sometime!

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      Water Temp: cold

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: oscar.....*sigh* with an overcast you do want to use a gold blade with your spinnerbait. if the sun is out its probably best to use a simple white or silver blade....proven.
      City: Santa Rosa

      Tips: spinnerbait to cover water. or just wait for spring time =)

Monday, January 28th, 2008

  • Ventura County
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      Water Temp: 55

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: Did not get as lucky in the fishing Dept.I went later in the afternoon. threw big baits and jigs. I got a couple of bites with the jigs. Water looks like Coffee & milk everywhere.
      City: Camarillo

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      Water Temp: 56

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: went out about 7:00am went to my first spot got 2 huddleston fish a 7 and a 3 missed a few more then the wind wipped up and i got blown off the lake
      City: ventura

  • Leon County
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      Water Temp: 44

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: who the hell would fish 4 bass in 40 degree water?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
      City: el cerrito

Sunday, January 27th, 2008

  • Mason County
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      Water Temp: 49 to 50

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Launched @ 8:00a.m. The water was like glass aound the dam. Headed south and all hell broke loose. Wind started howling and had to keep the trolling motor on 40 to keep the boat still. Managed one about 2 lbs on a dropshot in about 35 feet. Headed north to try to get out of the wind. Didn't help. The day got worse. We managed to boat one more about 3.5 lbs in shallow water, about 10 feet. Had to leave around 11 the wind and rain was just nuts.
      City: Elk Grove

      Tips: Saturday was an awesome day to fish, but was busy moving. So I guess my tip would be... Why do today what you can put off till tomorrow.

Saturday, January 26th, 2008

  • Napa County
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      Water Temp: 49-50

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: the Sacramento Bass Wranglers launched 11 boats for our "turkey shoot" to kick off 2008. 9 came to the scales with limits of bass in all flavors. 1st place was 10.66, 2nd 9.86, 3rd 8.44, and 4th 8.28. The 1st place team also had big fish honors w/ a 5.68# spot. See full results at www.sacbasswranglers.net
      City: Sacramento

      Tips: Hardly any reaction fish reported. Fish anywhere from 10-30 feet on rocky points using your favorite plastics.

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      Water Temp: 49-50

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Basin Bassmasters from Loomis and two other clubs launched out of Markley Cove at first light with light winds and clouds. The day was a nice day on the water but the fishing was taught. My partner (Ken Harrison) and I stayed with a patten hitting all the points in the narrows using jigs, 3/8 and 1/2 oz. Most of the bass were in 15-30 ft, we went deeper and graphed larger fish but no bites. Our biggest large-mouth came out of Steal Park area in 10-15 ft. @ 11am around rocks. We found most of our bass on rocky points and the flats between them. Our winning weight was 8.34 lbs, another clubs was 7.02 and the third was 7.94. Not a big day. The Jig color was Black/Blue, Brown/Purple and Green Pumpkin with a Black/Blue Flake. Dark colors in this stained water and working it slow.
      Try using my Jigs, see my website @ www.captjacksfishingjigs.com or call me @ (916) 837-9474
      City: Rocklin

      Tips: Try using drop shots, darter head, crank-in and jigs, working them very slow. almost dead stick it.

  • Ventura County
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      Water Temp: 56

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: The Ventura County Bass Club had a good day on the lake.Could have been better without the wind. The fish still not eating as good as we would like. Some of the guys caught fish on Jigs up tight and deep about 30 feet.Two swimbait fish were also caught one #6.5 bass on a basstrix and one #7.10 on the Storm swimbait. Congrats to Howard & Kip.For more info on the Club contact me or visit our website at VCbass.org
      City: Camarillo

      Tips: watermelon red flake spider jig was the hot color for the jig fish.
      Roboworm oxblood light red flake
      Basstrix swimbait in the brush in the afternoon.
      Storm swimbait fish was also caught in the afternoon.

  • Lake County
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      Water Temp: 45 to 47

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Fished the Won bass Vinyard this weekend.I have been fishing this lake for close to 10 years now and this was the toughest day I have ever had. not a single fish all day. I tried everything but mostly dragged a jig all day all over the south end from Rattlsnake to Jago.It took less than 7 pounds to win ON CLEARLAKE ?!
      I did have a blue Herin try to eat my wake bait in the morning! Does that count?
      City: novato

      Tips: Stay home and get your tackle together for Spring

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      Water Temp: cold (just a wi

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: Today was a nice day to go, but I didnt (sorry). Lake is obviously muddy and still getting higher. I guess this rain makes up for last years lack of it. Its a little late to say this but: happy new year to everyone! Once this weather clears up you will be seeing me and my dad out there trying not to get skunked! Anyway good luck everybody on their fishing wherever you go!
      City: Santa Rosa

      Tips: If you do decide to head out in the rain, a jig is always a good choice. Maybe slow-rolling a big spinnerbait will produce. Something with scent/vibration/sound would be ideal here. Not so much something flashy as there is barely any visibilty and there isn't much light to reflect off of anyway. Good luck!!!

Friday, January 25th, 2008

  • Ventura County
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      Water Temp: 55

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: The Big Bass Contest was fun to watch on Friday. I stayed by the boat docks and caught a 5 on a Castaic sinking swimbait on Crawdad Point in 30 feet of water.
      City: Camarillo

      Tips: If you have a swimbait in your box its now time to throw it. Good Luck Chief

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

      Report: Lake level is 705 plus. Does this mean the ramp at Lime Saddle is open?
      City: Paradise