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Thursday, January 18th, 2007

  • Lake County
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      Water Temp: 43-47

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: FISHED ALL DAY FOR ZERO. ANYBODY THAT CAUGHT FISH THIS WEEKEND SHOULD GET SOMETYPE OF SUPERFISHERMAN AWARD! (NO MINNOWS!)
      City: antelope

      Tips: Don't have any to share-only canght a sunburn.

  • Westchester County
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      Water Temp: ?

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: Give the guy a break. Its his decision whether or not he wants to take the fish home or not. If they run low on bass they'll stock it. The only reason they don't stock bass is because it'll cut down some of the other fish population. I know u guys mean well but its his choice, let him be. Just cause they dont stock bluegills we cant take them home? Think about it
      City: ?

      Tips: Go for the trout and catfish and take them hom. Catch a bass, its up to u, just make sure its legal.

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      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: Hey fishin p,the park asks that you release the bass.It's posted catch,care and release by the bbac.
      City: fremont

Wednesday, January 17th, 2007

  • Napa County
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      Water Temp: 49-51

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: A tough day after the front went through, winds about 15-20 made it tough to fish the main lake. We managed about 8-10 fish one on a brn/brn jig a couple drop shot, a couple split shot and a few on a huddle bug. Fish were 20-30ft deep green and browns were the colors we had success with. Most all of the fish came from off shore structure and didn't seem to matter what end of the lake. Some in the narrows a few in the main lake and a couple in a cove. Biggest fish was 2.25lbs
      City: Martinez

      Tips: The fish were finicky today we got quite a few short bites they would pick it up and spit it out seemed typical for post frontal fish, the bite should pick up the next few days.

      I tested some Gamma fluorocarbon line today; it was awesome great knot and tension strength

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      Water Temp: 49-51

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: A tough day after the front went through, winds about 15-20 made it tough to fish the main lake. We managed about 8-10 fish one on a brn/brn jig a couple drop shot, a couple split shot and a few on a huddle bug. Fish were 20-30ft deep green and browns were the colors we had success with. Most all of the fish came from off shore structure and didn't seem to matter what end of the lake. Some in the narrows a few in the main lake and a couple in a cove.
      City: Martinez

      Tips: The fish were finicky today we got quite a few short bites they would pick it up and spit it out seemed typical for post frontal fish, the bite should pick up the next few days.

      I tested some Gamma fluorocarbon line today; it was awesome get knot and tension strength

  • Lake County
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      Water Temp: 40-42 (iced ove

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: When is this ice age over with?? Went out midday headed straight toi the pile off rat island....nothing, went to the narrows and dragged everything (real slow) including minnows...nothing.
      Went to Konocti, worked off the rocky point in 20-30 foot just south of the resort and found 'em...got two on jigs with a friendly pig (blk/blk) both in the threes. Then got two beauts on minnows...one 6-12 and the other was 7 on the dot....called it a day and thawed out!!
      City: eureka

      Tips: All my fish were close together, right before dark, and the two on jigs was slow rolled and shook the jigs when they were on pause (about a 30 second pause at that)....exytremely light takes!!

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      Water Temp: FOURTY!

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Decided to fish some spots I havent hit for a while on the north end.I put in at county park and fished the surrounding area for about 2 hrs and couldent get bit.went over to stete park area skunked.shag rock,hights marina,braitos DEAD BITE!Tried dragging soft plastics real slow,ripped quite a bit,and cranked lvs,and fished a drop shot rig.Pretty much beat my brains out for the 3 or 4 bites i got but never saw a bass.Ended up the day at kono taye in an attemped to save the trip and catch a bunch of crapie,pulled up and talked to some guys that were struggeling to get the crapie to bite!I stuck one and called it a day.Pretty sory!The water was iced over in a few places
      City: lower lake

      Tips: stay home

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

      Report: Has anyone fished this lake lately? Please give a report and tips. It finally warmed upa little, but don't want to fish it blind. Please help.
      City: modesto

Tuesday, January 16th, 2007

  • Mariposa County
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      Water Temp: ?

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: Steve, Maybe you should start leaving Brandon at home.
      City: Merced

      Tips: Since he's waxing you fishing....make sure he waxes the boat too!

  • Butte County
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      Water Temp: 45 to 49

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Had some a.m. business to attend in Oroville so I decided to bring my boat and fish. I was on the water 9:30 to 1:30 and fished the south arm.The first fish came on the second cast then had to wait an hour for the next one.Then caught eight fish in the next hour and a half.The next hour and a half was skunked. All fish came on a 4 '' hula grub 3/8 oz head with no weed guard. Only broke off one snag, pretty happy about that.All keepers but nothing over 2lbs.
      City: Granite Bay

Monday, January 15th, 2007

  • Napa County
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      Water Temp: 46-51

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: My buddy Forrest and I fished Monday and Tuesday and found a good bite in the narrows on steep banks with trees, Forrest 9 spots and 2 smallies to 2 lbs, David 5 spots and 1 smallie and 1 trout 2 lbs on drop shot robo's and plastic minnow imitator(18 fish total on Monday)Tuesday I got 5 and Forrest 6 put the cold front had came through in the night and my boat looked liked it had snowed on it, it was 19 deg at 6:00 am.
      City: San Jose

      Tips: Fish 35-50 feet on steep rocky banks and once you hook the fish don't bring them up fast because they will die or bring a needle and deflate them.
      Eat at Steele Park Restaurant, nice people and good food, a little spendy but worth it. God Bless and come on spring!!

  • Solano County
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      Water Temp: 41-43

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: Fished out of Tracy Oasis with two fine young fisherman Tenoch 9 years old and D.J.(first timer)8 years old had a great time.SLOOOOOOw bite, wish the fish were as hungry as my two buddies.Threw jigs,crankbaits,jerkbaits.Stay with a drop shot rig for more action.
      City: Tracy

      Tips: Buy the new swimbait from Black Dog Lures Shellcracker its worth every penny.

  • Mendocino County
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      Water Temp: 46

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Fished with Dad. Launched about 11 AM, fished until 2:45 PM. Fished sinkos very slow for about an hour with no luck. Started fishing a creature bait, red/purple, very slow Texas rigged, 5 - 20 ft. of water where access to deeper water is near. All bites were pressure bites except one that tried to jerk my pole out of the boat because I laid it down. We landed 6 nice bass. One smallie and 5 largemouth to 3 lbs. no dinks. It was a great day on the lake.
      City: Hidden Valley Lake

      Tips: Each time you pick up your rod tip feel the bait. Most of the time if there is a fish, it just doesn't feel right. Sometimes your bait just isn't where it is supposed to be. Don't expect to feel the fish hit.

Sunday, January 14th, 2007

  • Solano County
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      Water Temp: ???

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: Launched at Sugar Barge and fished around Frank's Track. I got SKUNK! I can't belive it. Probadly I simply suck fishing the Delta during th winter. I can't even get a bite? Heya......
      City: Bakersfield

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      Water Temp: 42

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: Had a good day (for this time of year) in the Mildred area. Fished Jigs and slow rolled blades and caught a few real nice 3 and 4lb fish and the rest in the 2lb range. Better fish came on the jigs fished with a shaking motion... Bought the jigs at extreme outdoorsman, they have an excellant selection of jigs. That store is really on the up and up and there are a lot of improvements going in from what I hear, I encourage all to shop there as it has the best customer service of all the stores you will find out in the delta region. That being said, dark jigs, black & whatever as long as is is dark with black and red brushhog on the back. Thanks to Rod and all the guys at extreme angler for putting me on the fish.
      City: Oakley

      Tips: Go to extreme outdoorsman and check it out you might be suprised what you can pick up along with some of the best equipment selection Ive seen.

  • Amador County
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      Water Temp: 48

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Fished a club tourny with 15-16 boats. My partner and I caught 10 keepers to weigh in 12.99#. It was good for 2nd place. We lost to a team with a 6+# kicker. Our fish were all 2-3 pounds. We had our limit by 8:12 and culled before 8:30. We moved to our second spot and culled three more times. Also, lost 3 or 4 fish that broke off or shook off.

      The key to our results was fishing dead slow and on steep dropoffs near the main channel. All fish came 45 feet or deeper. I discovered this bite during prefish and managed consistent catches on this pattern every time I went to it. We used football head jigs with small plastics and small brown tubes on a C-rig to catch our fish. Also, liberal doses of scent.

      The prior three days were a severe cold snap but these deep fish were not affected. We should have boated 14 fish and, with a little luck, might have caught the 5# kicker we needed to win. But, under the freezing conditions, I'm very happy with 2nd place. Congratulations to the winners...great job on a tough day!
      City: Fair Oaks

      Tips: Slow, slow, slow! Boat moves 10 feet = 10 minutes! Find your fish during prefish, then trust them to be there on tourny day.

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      Water Temp: 48

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Club tournament. 15 teams 5 blanked. I was lucky I had one bite for a healthy 1.40 lb spot at 8 am.Water turned into ice on my rod eyes and couldn't cast until you stick your rod in the water to melt the ice? Boy was this a fun day on the water or what. Still no lites on the bathrooms? Guess $24.00 can't cover a little electricity before sunrise. Won't be going back any time soon.
      City: orangevale

      Tips: Wait for a warming trend.

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      Water Temp: 48-49

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: tough bite. fished club tournament. Heard about 5 teams blanked. we got lucky with a small limit. Most on jigs very slowly dragged. One on drop shot. partner caught 3 lb trout on tube---tell the trollers they are wasting their time. Heard some caught limit on darter heads shallow.
      City: folsom

      Tips: fish very slow with jig or drop shot around 35-40 feet deep. We caught most of our fish behind others, so be patient.

  • Ventura County
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      Water Temp: 49

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: god awful fishing!!! My partner and I were the first boat out on the water. we spent the day tossing swimbaits, and drop shot'n. No bites. it was so bad my partner even tried toss a yamamotto swim senko...which i might add he got blown up on only to have the fish bust him off.but still a beautiful day, wind came up as usual.very cold out.
      City: santa maria

      Tips: keep fresh line

  • Alameda County
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      Water Temp: ?

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: does anyone have any tips on this lakes trout fishing? im going to be going around next week and i need some tips. i would prefer shore fishing tips plz. thanks
      City: ?