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Friday, October 7th, 2005

  • Solano County
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      Water Temp: 75

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Went on adventure trip with Fishin Instructor Randy Pringle to Cabo San Lucas Baha Mexico. We and I mean we (Took turns fighting as no harness just you and rod against fish) caught a 400lbs Black Marlin. Very rare down there and it was a Catch and Release fish.
      City: Oakland

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      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Good luck to all of the Future Pro anglers! It's going to be A fun day on the water.

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      City: Sac

      Tips: Bring A BIG stick and swing hard!

  • Lake County
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      Water Temp: 67ish

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: I needed a day on my favorite lake, so I braved clearlake knowing that 188 ACTOC boats would be there in addition to the guys prefishing for the BASS event. I fished what I call my barometer dock to see if the fish were biting. No bites off the dock........hmmmmmm. Fished from 9-11 am and not a bite cranking, jigs, dropshot,. Wheeler yielded me a nice catfish on a dropshot and a10" bass. My buddy and I fished hard till 4:30 and never boated another fish, much less had a bite. Some days your the windshield, some days your the bug!
      City: Yuba city

      Tips: I always try to learn something every day I'm on the water. Today, I saw a guy get a decent fish on a dropshot. I saw another spinnerbait a 3 lb fish, I saw a guy sitting in 30 feet of water off Glenhaven fishing the TOC by himself. He was, I believe carolina rigging something in 30' and catch one about 1.5lbs.(by the way, you were very rude, and I hope your motor broke and you never got to weigh your fish!). I had a hard time bringing myself to write this report. I knew that just because we sucked this day that limits over 20lbs would be weighed on this day. I just couldn't believe that at least a few fish wouldn't eat my stuff.

Thursday, October 6th, 2005

  • Napa County
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      Water Temp: 70 - 74

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: We had a nice warm day with a light breeze on the water. I fished from noon until sundown. Caught a few nice spots and a lot of dinks (either spots or small mouth). Had most luck with 3" thin drop shot baits during the day and 4"-6" drop shot baits in the evening. Most of the bait in the lake is 1" to 3" long right now. I could not get a good rip, crank, spinnerbait, topwater bite going. The bait was 10-30 feet deep during the day and came to the top late in the evening. The best bite seemed to be around 1:30 PM in 20-30 feet of water. More bait was in the cooler 70 degrees coves, the main lake was from 72-74.
      City: Sacramento

      Tips: find the coldest water = more bait = more fish

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      Water Temp: 68

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: i have been fishing coyote once a week for the last 6 weeks.
      been launching at about 1 oclock

      been hooking a big fish every time i go out.
      10lb11oz,6lb 8oz, 5lb 3oz
      they seem to be scattered
      one day hitting a jig with a blue trail but lately a pumpkin trail
      big ones seem to be on rocks ,smaaler ones on dead wood
      i can catch the 2 to 3 lbs on the same spot but rarely two big fish at the same location
      fall is coming and i notice the jig bite coming on stronger
      to bad the launch ramp closes within 3 weeks
      i know there is big bass to be caught in nov and im bummed the ramp is closing down
      caught some bass on shad colored crank and like colored blade
      lots of bites on drop but there small now
      it seems to me the best bite is between 430 and 500 oclock in the evening then it shuts down or maybe a change of color is needed

      let me know how yall are doing its great to see posts on coyote and even if it onl;y for a couple more weeks
      City: san jose

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      Water Temp: 68

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: i have been fishing coyote once a week for the last 6 weeks.
      been launching at about 1 oclock

      been hooking a big fish every time i go out.
      10lb11oz,6lb 8oz, 5lb 3oz
      they seem to be scattered
      one day hitting a jig with a blue trail but lately a pumpkin trail
      big ones seem to be on rocks ,smaaler ones on dead wood
      i can catch the 2 to 3 lbs on the same spot but rarely two big fish at the same location
      fall is coming and i notice the jig bite coming on stronger
      to bad the launch ramp closes within 3 weeks
      i know there is big bass to be caught in nov and im bummed the ramp is closing down
      caught some bass on shad colored crank and like colored blade
      lots of bites on drop but there small now
      it seems to me the best bite is between 430 and 500 oclock in the evening then it shuts down or maybe a change of color is needed

      let me know how yall are doing its great to see posts on coyote and even if it onl;y for a couple more weeks
      City: san jose

Wednesday, October 5th, 2005

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

      Report: Zack, how the hell do you know drop-shotting doesnt work if you've never done it?

      Figure it out!
      City: Morgan HIll

  • Alameda County
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      Water Temp: 70

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Took my son fishing and caught 5 LM bass at Alder Point and behind the Island. My son was using nightcrawlers and I had success with Norman purple/white crankbait and silver fluke.
      City: San Leandro

      Tips: Fish are on the move so try swim baits or floating baits.

  • Butte County
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      Water Temp: 70

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: All the bass seemed to be holding at the 50 ft. plus range.With the cold front that moved through the bass were right on the bottom. So I switched from my usual drop-shot and went to split-shot which allowed me to keep the bait right on the bottom. Once I did this fishing became very easy 20+ fish days are common. And the bigger fish came on Hula Grubs.
      City: san jose

      Tips: fish 4 inch straight tail worms, or Hula Grubs. Also fish the creek channels where there is less direct sunlight, and the fish are less spooked because of how clear the water is (visibility 15ft or more in some spots)... good luck

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      Water Temp: ?

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Got a 5.3-pounder tonight at 6:40 pm. My biggest fish this year!! Caught from the shore, by where people launch the paddle boats. I only fished for about 30 minutes. Caught on a senko, green with black tail. Dead sticked it, no action and the bass just picked it up. This was my first fish on my new bait casting set up. Quantum Accurist, with flipping switch and 7'2" laminglass rod.
      City: Hidden Valley Lake

      Tips: Don't spook'm

Tuesday, October 4th, 2005

  • Santa Clara County
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      Water Temp: 70

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: the summary is.. this drop shot really doesnt work..the wind control's everything.. Myself..never have tried the rig...I know it..but never tried...Hey How's Anderson? Any one know?..Probably lot's of dink/s...
      City: morgan hill

      Tips: Tip of the day...It's been tuff... lot's of bait fish.. bout 10 feet down... some fish on them but..no freaking hit's.. If you have and Idea.???????????????? let me know... thank's and oh by the way good luck for you guy's that are doing the tournament at Lake Anderson..

  • Solano County
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      Water Temp: 64.8

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: I went to delta on tuesday after work. We got there almost 6pm. the frank tract just started to calm down a little. I hooked three nice fishes on Mccoy spinner bait within 10 min, fishes were 3lb, 2.5, 3.5lbs, I also use the crank bait got few 2 ponders, a 4lb bass hooked on a tube. we were off the water by 8pm. it's good evening out there, good luck guys.
      City: el cerrito

      Tips: slow roll the spinners, dead stick the tubes.

  • Lake County
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      Water Temp: 70

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: Just returned from the Anglers Choice fish off Sep 29 - Oct 1 out of Konocti Vista. Lots of fish in the 2 1/2lb range. We focused mainly down in the South End. Caught numerous fish on blades, Dropshot, carolia and cranks. Most fish came from the docks with rock and tules. Winning weight was 55lbs. Gee I wished I new where they got that! Overall fishing was great. We averaged 30 - 50 fish a day. My partner and I both lost two fish ea or 9lbs. The weather was great until Saturday. 25+mph winds and three foot waves. What a ride
      City: Oxnard

      Tips: Slow roll spinner baits, Carolina rig with Brush hawgs around docks & tules seemed to get the better fish.

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      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: Ok, time for the annual Father Son fishing trip. Lucky us its in Clear Lake but weve never fished the lake in the Fall. Any advice would be great. Staying in the Oaks and wanna fish there but never once read a report on it. Any tips on fishing that part of the lake would be great!!! THanks in advance and good fishing.
      City: San Jose

  • Sonoma County
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      Water Temp: 67

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Fished warm springs arm 6am to 3pm Tuesday.7 fish total with best going 2.5lbs, best limit appx. @10.25lbs. Best fish caught on 6" black senko w/red flake rigged texas style/weightless in 3 feet of water on deadfall. Most of the rest were all dropshots on 4"-6" shad laminate roboworms/berkley cuttails in 35-50 feet of water. Please keep posting tips on this lake!
      City: san anselmo

      Tips: Locate fish on finder, then dropshot or darthead 'em. Some fish shallow in the trees, but LOTS on the bottom and suspended around structure in the coves.

  • Trinity County
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      Water Temp: 65

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: This is not a report. The link on the top of the page is an old one which somehow appeared out of the blue a couple of weeks ago and I have had no success getting the webmasters to correct it. My web site address is www. snowcrest.net/themaineguide. Be sure to check out the Eagle pics by Chris Shafer, they are fantastic.
      City: Weaverville

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      Water Temp: 65

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Fished last Thurs and Fri with clients, Thurs was pretty good, 24 fish topped by a 3+ Black and an almost 3 smallie. Lots of small fish. Had one client Fri and did half as good, only about a dozen fish but one of em was a 4.21 smallie. That's a good sign for things to come. Fished yesterday after a weekend of cold fronts and it was pretty bad and the wind came up about 10 AM and quickly became very nasty. About once a year we have a strong west wind which dives into the canyon in the main lake and creates a strong South wind. It also hits the main stem up around Coffee Creek and becomes a very strong North wind on the North part of the lake. We were fishing around Wyntoon and using the Swift creek break as a buffer from the South wind when all of a sudden 2' swells started coming from the North. It was really weird. I had met my client at Wyntoon so I called the trip short, dropped him off and headed for the ramp. I felt like I was back on the Maine coast. The waves where the winds met were probably not much over 4' but they were certainly the worst I've ever encountered on an inland lake. I've had some horrible rides on Clear Lake but at least the waves were all in the same direction. I sure was proud of myself for deciding to buy a Champion. The only reason I mention this is if any one is on the lake fishing in a pretty good breeze and notice swells coming from another direction, you might want to find a spot a little closer to the ramp.
      Went back out today to finish yesterdays' trip and after a chilly, foggy start, found the fishing to be a little better. About 10 we went out to check some mid lake structure and found rockpiles covered with good fish. Bite was a little slow but the quality fish were there, a couple of 3+ smallies proved it. Get away from that cold front a couple of days and things will get really fun. I'm really excited about fishing in something besides 95 deg weather.
      City: Weaverville

Monday, October 3rd, 2005

  • Napa County
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      Water Temp: 71

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Subject : Fishing with Sid HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM SID AND FAMILY

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      Day by day the weather is changing, one day you can be in a bathing suit and the next day it is windy and cold and then starts to warm up late in the afternoon. That's what happened to us on Sunday. My wife and I went out and we tried to worm but the wind would not co-operate with us. So we started to troll back home through sloppy water. Bang the first fish hit and from then on we hit double headers and for two hours the bite was on and we caught 13 fish. The largest one was approximately 3 lbs. Abie Nasrah, one of my students from the past, told me that he went out with his dad, George, and his brothers, Nader and Nidal and they totaled 28 fish with the largest weighing in at 4 lbs caught by his father George. The color of the lures they used that were successful were fire tiger and they all trolled between 5 feet and 9 feet deep. Attached is a picture of some of their fish. Good job Nasrah family!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The water temperature is approximately 71 degrees. The next few weeks before it rains trolling will definately be the answer. 'til next week....................good fishing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
      www.fishingconnection.com
      City: Napa

      Tips: Trolling covers alot of ground quickly

  • Solano County
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      Water Temp: 62to65

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: started at around 7:30a.m. lot of wind today . stayed on the trolling motor all day long, almost ran out of power (i run 36 volt 100lb trust) still managed to catch quite a few fish. fished three general areas. total 34 keepers, biggest was a 5lb 13oz my brohter caught on a 6inch worm our best 5 went 18lbs 4ozs . no top water today about a half dozen cranking and half dozen on blades. the rest on plastics.
      City: oakland

      Tips: brushogs, cranks, blades. if you get bit work the area throughly they should be schooling

  • Leon County
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      Water Temp: Hot!

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: Got them steelhead on a jig and bobber rig. Biggest went 20.6 lbs. Then switched over to a helicopter lure and caught a yellow bass. The flyin lure didnt produce much besides a couple notherns. Then tried out the fly rod, threw a yellow humpie and nailed a 72 inch yellow tuna.
      City: Kenai