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Wednesday, November 21st, 2007

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

      Report: This year has been a flop for finding good quality largemouth. I can catch dinks all day but nothing else. Does anyone have any tips on fishing the south delta. I keep hearing stories of good fish coming from Franks Tract area but I find it hard to beleive that there are no good fish coming from anywhere else. Please help!!!!
      City: stockton

      Tips: I suck!!!!

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      Water Temp: 58

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: Launched out of the north side No dock but a okay launch ramp shallow still no problem getting the boat in the water IF they had a dock I would fish this place daily We picked up our first fish 3.5 lbs on a sinko green swimming it slow no bites after that for a hour or so tried a jig no bites tried ripping nothing drop shotted and caught 7 boated 3 some reason I couldn't get the other 4 in the boat all quality fish easy 2 lbs oor better and healthy great day on the water I think I was the only boat that went through the gate today no wind and pretty good fishing I cant wait untill the rains fill this place back up except when all the jet skiers come back The only problem is no dock try to bring some one with you I lucky to have to have my son
      City: Rosevile

      Tips: Fish are in about 15 to 30 feet all quality fish today we fished the sinko slow and went with a drop shot worm mouth small red hook jumpped it slow

  • Lake County
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      Water Temp: 57-60

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Congrats for David and Marty on some nice bass! Who told you night fishing was fun?! Not true, har!!! Speaking of fun, some of the fun has left and the nights have finally turned chilly - but bearable! I guided a guy and gal last night and we had a respectable trip. She is a good fisherperson, having caught a 9+ with me on a previous trip and caught her PB this summer at 12 lbs, fishing on her own. She had a chance for another good bass around midnight but lost it. Overall, the bite was fairly good but quality wasn't as good - lots of 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 lb bass. He got a beautiful, stout 5-14, she got a skinny 5, and my 6-2 wasn't very thick either. Our 4 to 4 1/2's were gorgeous however! We did break 27 lbs for our limit - 29 total bass, so, ok I guess.
      City: Yuba City

      Tips: Bright moon and clear water isn't the best combination for night fishing - look for shadows. Look at the shadow pattern on steep walls - it will be the same underwater. Every nook and cranny shadow can hold a bass or two. My gentleman client is still learning things and I had to reminded him to face the bass when setting the hook. Sideways hooksets don't provide the power needed to solidly hook a big fish. He did a beautiful job of fighting and controlling his near 6 pounder. Bass at night always want to come to the surface and jump - even in cold water. Remember, during daylight - bass move from the pressure, at night - they usually move to the pressure. A fight with a big bass at night can be very short-lived - be ready with the net very quickly. Try to keep you rod tip a little higher at night. I have had clients unknowingly reel the bass past the tip of their rod. They keep swiming to the pressure. We caught most of our bass on Power Hogs and brush hogs, dark colors. A few on Blade Runner jigs - black red. I tried cranking before dark - nadda! We fished from Horseshoe Bay to the south end of the lake - docks and rocks.

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

      Report: To: Mr. John Gray
      Can we still launch @trinity center
      this weekend???

Tuesday, November 20th, 2007

  • Solano County
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      Water Temp: 58-59 degrees

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: I took the kids fishing yesterday in the delta. I am fairly new to bass fishing as well as new to the delta. The wind made fishing very challenging out at Big Break. At times, my 48 pound thrust trolling motor could not keep up with the wind and tide. I should have realized conditions weren't good when I was the only boat out there. I decided to escape the wind and fish in Taylor Slough. My only fish was a nice 2lb LM caught drop shotting with a robo worm MMIII. Kids had a blast!

      Tips: I don't know enough to be giving tips.

  • Sacramento County
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      Water Temp: 99

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: The folsom lake website shows Granit Bay is still open. The water level is at 377 and this ramp is good until it drops past 360. Hopefully this site is correct, I'm going to try to fish Sat or Sun.

      http://www.folsomlakemarina.com/
      City: Rocklin

      Tips: Pray for snow so this lake fills back up.

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      Water Temp: 62

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: I drive by Brown's Ravine every day on my way to work. Last couple days the "Ramp Closed" sign has been out front. Hoping it's just temporary as this was the last open ramp on the lake. What a sad state the lake is in right now.
      City: EDH

      Tips: If anyone knows a decent dirt launch (Granite Bay?), please post.

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

      Report: Fished for a couple of hours staring around 11:00am to about 1:00pm. There was absolutely no one at the South Lake or Impoundment. I just brought my ultralight gear. I started with an F-5 Rapala in silver and black, 3" brown Senko rigged Texas and whacky style. after about 45 bminutes, I moved and switched to a 4" wooly hawg creature bait on a jig head, Tule dipping off of the pier.

      I didn't get anything, but had a nice outing on my day off and smoked a great TTT Trinidad Dominican Cigar.
      City: Daly City

Monday, November 19th, 2007

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

      Report: I wasn't able to make it to the lake this weekend. I understand it took 13.5 pounds to win the tournament Saturday. Some of my
      fishing buddies called me and let me know that at the spots I had
      taken them too had produced over 12 pounds for five fish. Still waiting on a few more people to call me to let me know how they
      did. Thursday I went out of Half Moon Bay on the 'Hula Cat' with
      Capt. Tom Mattusch for rock fish combo. Rock fish was fair at best but all nineteen people walked off the boat with limits of crab. I am chartering this trip again for next year. On Saturday I fished out of the Emeryville Marina with Capt. Harry on the 'Seeker' for sand dabs and crab combo. I caught around 30+. This is fun for anyone. If you are interested in going on either of these trips get in touch with me and I will give you all the information. Wishing everyone a 'Happy Thanksgiving'. 'til next week...............good fishing!!!!!!!!!! www.fishingconnection.net If you have any
      stories you would like to share please email me at bestguide@hotmail.com or call me at 650-583-3333.
      City: NAPA

      Tips: TOTAL PLACES J 3RD PLACE T.5TH PLACE R.8TH PLACE FOLLOW YOUR ORIGINAL GAME PLAN . MOST CAUGHT LIMITS USING ANYTHING THAT THEY HAD CONFIDENCE IN. HAPPY THANKSGIVING SEE YOU ON THE WATER FRIDAY

  • Lake County
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      Water Temp: n/a

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: The Redwood Empire Bass Club will be holding their annual "turkey shoot" open tournament on Dec. 15th at Lake Sonoma. The tournament is open to everyone. Club membership is not required. Sign up early to secure your blast-off position. This will be a team tournament, so get your partner and sign up today.

      Entry forms are available at the Outdoor Pro Shop in Rohnert Park or at our web site: www.REBC.net. For additional information, drop me an e-mail.
      City: Rohnert Park

  • Riverside County
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      Water Temp: 65

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Here are some pics... James Smiley (www.jamessmileyfishing.com) <img src="/shared/photos/photos/resized/4968_resized.jpg">

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      City: Hemet

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      Water Temp: 65

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Fishing was slow overall. Mostly caught some average 2-3lb fish from the damn area on the east side of the lake on 5" outlaw tube baits w/ a 1/4oz weight.

      Green pumpkin w/ a red firetail has been working very well but no big fish today.
      City: Hemet

  • Sonoma County
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      Water Temp: n/a

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: The Redwood Empire Bass Club will be holding their annual "turkey shoot" open tournament on Dec. 15th at Lake Sonoma. The tournament is open to everyone. Club membership is not required. Sign up early to secure your blast-off position. This will be a team tournament, so get your partner and sign up today.

      Entry forms are available at the Outdoor Pro Shop in Rohnert Park or at our web site: www.REBC.net. For additional information, drop me an e-mail.
      City: Rohnert Park

Sunday, November 18th, 2007

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

      Report: Fished today and scratched out 6 fish with my best 5 coming in just over 13lbs. I was hoping to get a rip bite going but that bite never happened for me today. Took all my fish on the drop shot mainly fishing community holes around mid-lake. Lots of pressure all over the lake. Lake level is very low, haven't seen it this low in quite a few years.
      City: Petaluma, CA

  • Westchester County
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      Water Temp: low 50's i gu

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Went out in the thick FOG to throw some top waters just for fun and a small 1 1/2 pounder smashed my popper around 630 am stuck with spooks popper but no more fish. Met two guys that were throwin reaction baits and far as i know they didn't hook up when i was there ( hopfully after i left they did ) they were walton's pond frequent visitors so we chatted it up a bit. I was in such a hurry didn't get either of their names but nice to meet ya fellas hope to see ya again on the water !! - Lancer
      City: Fremont

      Tips: try slower baits ?? worms ?? i was just there to practice. Seemed like the water was rising a little bit but i'm not sure!

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      Water Temp: 63

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: started out around 730 am warm and very foggy fished the rocky banks caught 5 biggest around 3 couple 2 or so the rest small keepers fished till 1145am deep plugs everything caught early as fog lifted we wormed and jigged very slow but still a great day on husto
      City: salinas

      Tips: slow slow down relax enjoy the great day on the lake

Saturday, November 17th, 2007

  • Napa County
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      Water Temp: 62

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: fished with the bass classics. 13+ lbs won it. 3 guys blanked but most guys caught limits. My non boateer Mark caughtt 14 keepers for 11.40 lbs. I had 10.40. The winner split shot all day. We used plastics all day. Jigs not as good but I did get a couple on the 3/8 terminator. Great mix of spots smallies and blacks. We caught small limits putah and bigger fish down south.
      City: orangevale

      Tips: Kind of a match the hatch pattern. Fish deep and fish slow. Enjoy the Best winter lake around. The big ramp at spanish flat is out of the water.Lake looks down about 30 feet. Water is very clear.

  • Solano County
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      Water Temp: 57-60

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: Been out mostly fishing for stripers swim bait bite is good 1/2 oz head with fish trap body,in pearl or white.It seems to me the bite has been best on incoming tide on the flats,any place i find the stringy grass beds not weed beds has been good for 2 months now,real simple cover water but fish kinda slower than usual and you will catch fish.Most are 15"to25" no real big ones this year but we caught over 40 the other day and been averaging 20-40 per trip.
      As for Bass it hasnt got cold yet so bigger bites have been hard for me too. This cold snap will move the fish deeper,think current it will have more consistant temps,think slow.You will need to fish either real slow or burn something and force them to strike.I have been on a good crankin bite in 8' of water on outer weedbeds.Must have weed beds but this will change with colder temps.As the weeds die off try deep bluff tules or rock walls where the weeds cut into the rocks.This time of year my bigger largemouth tend to come off rattle traps later in the day when it warms up a little bit.
      If all else fails fish it like a lake.Points,points,points.I have got on rock points this time of year and done well split shotting reapers no giants but bigger than 2lbs.
      City: elk grove

      Tips: Stripers flats with rattle traps and swim baits
      deep water with spoons 10-25ft.
      Bass you will have to work for the good ones right now,keep changin but fish slow.Near current.North to south sloughs.
      Rattle traps
      Rip baits
      Crankbaits
      Reapers,grubs,

      good luck...

  • Lake County
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      Water Temp: 59-61

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: After the "short" trip on Thurs night - I decided to take myself for a "full" night and see if the night fishing would hold up. Indeed it did - and I joined the 30-30 club. What is that you ask? I don't know - I just made it up since I caught over 30 bass (32) with a limit of over 30 lbs (30 lbs 9 oz). Sounds good to me! Fishing was really good, reminding me of the great night fishing of 1988-96. I started just before dark at Kono Tayee, hiding from the wind. Throwing brown/orange Weapon jigs w/#180 Yamamoto grubs, I got a 4 and 3-6 on the first 2 casts. "This is good" I said! After dark the bite slowed some but then picked right up. About 8 pm the wind let up and I moved around sampling other areas. I fished my jig on a subtle ledge between the narrows point and Shag Rock and got the big "thunk" - that bite you can only get in November!! I forget my big net, of course, but I managed to fit all 9 lbs 2 oz of her in my smaller net. A 5-6 followed that one and I was on my way to a good night. I thought the bite was dying about midnight so I figured I would check out the Konocti Resort area - north and south and the back of the bay, and lo and behold, the bite returned! Really, the best two hours I have had in a long time. I caught around 15 to 6 lbs 3 oz and lost another big one like I did the other night. This one almost made it to the boat! I was alternating between Power hogs and brush hogs - both worked. Lots of Smelly Jelly! The worm bite seemed slow to me. Since the moon had set, some hits were in 5 feet of water and some at 25 feet. Welcome to late fall!! I was targeting rock points, walls, and a few off-shore isolated rocks that I know. You know it is a good night when the wind chases you off the lake AFTER some great fishing!! Cooler weather ahead?
      City: Yuba City

      Tips: I saw a bass boat or two returning to the dock as I launched, and I saw a boat crappie fishing at Kono and they left at dark. Never saw another boat for 8 hours in Clear Lake - a new record?!! Go figure - I saw a few on Thurs night! I am not into global warming yet, but the lake has the warmest surface temp I have ever seen this late in the year 59 to 61 - after midnight. Amazing. To provide a better report, I should have thrown a spinnerbait - which I had rigged, and a crankbait, which I had rigged! The jig and hog bite was just too good to leave - sorry! I wait all year for these solid "thunks" - I love 'em. I found it interesting that some docks held fish and I couldn't buy a bite on some. This time of year it is really a good idea to move around because, trust me, the bass are moving around too!

  • Riverside County
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      Water Temp: 58

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: I advise a lot of you guys to tube with a 3/8oz river2sea worm weight! Marinate some of those green pumpkin "YAMMIE" tubes in some baaaaass feast! Point the tip at the water and drag the tube "Lake Eerie" style!Go deep! ITS HIBERNATION TIME! Emulate a DAD trying to burrow itself. Dont forget the rattle! Watermelon/red flake also, good skill to you!
      City: Hawgville

      Tips: FISH LIKE YOU SEE A BULLY LOOKING AT YOUR BAIT! ACT REAL NATURAL! EASY DOES IT......THEN BANG!