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Wednesday, September 21st, 2005

  • Solano County
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      Water Temp: 72

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: funny when a tourney is coming up there are no reports,,persuader open!!!!
      City: elk grove

      Tips: even if you give a report fishing changes every day and this site is to help people fish better,if you fish please list your reports..

      signed 1 weekend a month warrior.

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      Water Temp: ?

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: Deer season did not last long, less than an hour from 6a to 645a but did harvest a decent buck south of Bridgeport, 3x3 but it weighed about 200lbs.Now I can get back to fishin until elk and duck start. Still fishin the Calaveras and consistently catching fish. No more fish over 4lbs, but managing many 2lbers,some dinks, and very small stripers. Cant wait to get back on the boat for some fall fishin these comin weekends. Glad the rain came last night.
      City: stockton

      Tips: Really only can fish the high tide because the water gets too low and the river gets dry in most places. Senko, spinnerbait, senko,and senko.

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

      Report: i fished @ about 8:00am to 10:am and caught several nice bass. i use a float tube and kick over to the cove opposite the boat launch. it was kind of windy and i dropp-shotted a purple roboworm with an eighteen inch leader. i worked my way up the shore away from the dam

      Tips: tie your drop shot hook on with a palomar knot leaving 18 inches under the hook. put the loose end back through the front of the eyelet of the hook so the hook stands up strait. use drop shot weights that can clinch on the end of the line. hook a purple or blue robo worm right through the nose and keep your rod tip up and lots of action. if you dont float use a melon yamasenko with no weights or accoutrements and retrienve it slowly.

  • Lake County
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      Water Temp: 68.3

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Caught 18 between me and my guide Richard Pounds in four hours. Richard is an expert and lot of fun. The biggest were two 4-pounders and one 3 pounder off Little Quercus and big Quercus. Man those were fun getting in the boat. My heart was pounding. Caught all of them on baby brush hog rigged drop shot. Richard got some on robo worm nock off's and shad lipless crankbait.
      City: Hidden Valley Lake

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      Water Temp: ??

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Well I just moved to Antioch about a mile or so from the lake. I floated it Wednesday morning. I had visions of swimbait fish but there were no takers. Went back to the car and got out the dropshot and caught 15 or so fish pretty much everywhere I went. No big ones best maybe a 1.5 or so. Threw a spook for a while with no takers. Fished from 7-11, the water was really nice. Any and all info would be appreciated. I plan on bringing my boat up to the house so I will pound this lake. I am always looking for hitchhikers so drop me a line if you wanna go.
      City: Antioch

      Tips: Purple worms.

  • Trinity County
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      Water Temp: 70+

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Fished with clients the last couple of days and the results were a little disapointing. Mon the lady caught 2 smallies in excess of 3 lbs about 20 min apart on darterhead on a south facing main lake point at 11 AM and except for a couple of other keepers and a slew of dinks, that was about it. Yesterday, the bite was a little better (the dinks were more numerous) but it was still hard to come by the better fish. I fish very little when I have paying customers in the boat, except to try something different to try to establish a pattern. The fishing was so slow in the North end we went South to see if it was any better. We found a concentration of keepers and dinks along Haywood Flat in 10-20' of water so I picked up my old standby, a ProGold red flake worm and tossed it out in 30' and bang, a 4+ smallie. Fished deep for the next couple of hours and nada. About 5 PM we were working a shaded wall where I have done well on LM and the clients were catching a few dinks but nothing of size. We were planning to fish until dark so I tied on some topwaters for later on, the wind was drifting us nicely along the bank and I didn't have to be on the trolling motor every second. I tied on a Pop-R and noticed that there was a loop deep in the spool. I saw a good looking stump ahead so I cast to it and as I was clearing the loop, toilet flush, 5 lb LM. As soon as I got the fish in the boat I handed out Pop-R rods and they fished shady stumps for the next hour or so. Nada. One fish does not a pattern make. Fished topwaters and cranks late into the evening with little success. I really felt bad that my clients didn't catch those hogs, but they'll be back next Sun to try again. Hope it improves.
      City: Weaverville

Tuesday, September 20th, 2005

  • Mason County
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      Water Temp: 66

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: great day.first fish 3/pounder came on a silver and chrome shad rap at 9/a/m.never caught another fish on cranks.mojoing war mouths and a shad colored 3" reaper the rest of the day.the mourn. was the best time but caught fish all day. the weather is holding and the fish are goreging on shad.pay close attention to lite bites some times it just feels like pressure especially fish over 3 pds.fish are on main lake points south ends the best.CATCH AND RELEASE!
      City: san jose

      Tips: mojo. 18"s from 1.0 hook in 20 to 25 ft.slow.they seem to hit on the pause. spray some craw bang on your plastics.

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

      Report: launched out of sugar barge at noon. got 3 bass to 3 lbs off near by docks on watermelon/red cut tail worms 1st half hour. started throwing a white horny toad at the bottom of the tide and nailed a 5 lb'er along with a couple of two's lots of blow-ups. pattern held most the afternoon and ended up getting 15 bass by 7p.m.
      City: oakland

  • Sonoma County
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      Water Temp: 70

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Caught 32 fish!! Mainly 1-pounders, did get a handful of 2-pounders. First time using my new float tube on Lake Illsanjo. Caught on
      1) Zoom super fluke, green pumpkin color
      2) Senko, wacky rigged, green pumpkin and green pumpkin with red flake.
      3) Yammamoto Kreature, green pumpkin with red flake
      4) Brown jig with brush hog trailer, cut the brush hog in half.

      Threw a snagproof frog on top of the weeds, but no bites. Tried white and green frog. Nothing. I was dying to catch something over 2pounds so I cast my new RivertoSea Live Bait, no hits and then it got snagged on the bottom.
      City: Hidden Valley Lake

      Tips: Any soft plastic in green pumpkin just kills them. Also, worms rigged wacky.

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

      Report: Lafayette doesn't have smallies you wally
      City: Lafayette

      Tips: Topwater for peacocks and white bass in the fall

  • Mariposa County
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      Water Temp: 74 Degrees

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Top Water Fishing-Off The Hook!!!!...Temperance and Ski cove this afternoon...40-50 fish, most 10-14", a few up in 2-3 pound range on Silver Zara Spooks, Lucky Craft Gold Pops, and Pointer Chartreuse Shad with jerking and suspended retrieve (3-4 foot suspension) throw up against the bank and watch them roll on it!!..also a few 1-2 pound Bass on shad color, smoke/chartreuse Bass Addict worms (you can get them at A1 Bait in Snelling...October and November are going to be even better as the water cools down!!!
      City: Merced

      Tips: Shad are starting to pool up in the shallows and coves..follow the bait and you'll find the fish!!!

Monday, September 19th, 2005

  • Plumas County
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      Water Temp: ?

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: anyone fishing this lake? If so, has there been a topwater bite?

  • Napa County
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      Water Temp: 73

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Subject : Fishing with Sid past 3 reports

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      Weather is starting to change and on some days it is pretty windy. The trick is to find a sheltered area (not always easy) to fish in. Many times I've gone out where it is white caps on the main lake and found a sheltered area where the water was like glass. It is normally on the opposite side of the mountain from the direction of the wind. This week I would like to talk about sqaw fish also known as sacramento pike. Apparently they are increasing in numbers rapidly and they cause havoc to the survival of all other species of fish in the lake. I have been told by Fish & Game that if I catch one it should be destroyed and thrown on the shore for the birds to eat. With the cooling water the bass bite is increasing and the trout are coming closer to the surface. With summer winding down and less boat traffic the fishing should improve week by week. If you have any questions or stories to share regarding fishing, call me at 650-583-3333. 'til next week................................... www.fishingconnection.net



      San Pablo Reservoir - September 26, 2005

      GENERAL CONDITIONS:
      Midweek discounts are still in effect. We're heading into the stretch run for '05 so you'll want to make full use of these last few months until coming back for the '06 season. Remember, San Pablo 's last day will be Oct. 31st this season, two weeks earlier than usual.

      SURFACE WATER : 72 to 74 degrees.

      TROUT - BAIT FISHING: TROUT PLANTS TO CONTINUE THROUGH SUMMER! The Main Rec Area seems to be the popular spot for early trout anglers. White Power Eggs or night crawlers and marshmallows have proven the early favorites. The water levels won't change the rest of year so you won't need to worry about that upsetting the fish.

      TROUT - TROLLING: TROUT PLANTS TO CONTINUE THROUGH SUMMER! This is the area where we've seen the biggest increase in trout activity. Trolling near the Pines or Scow Canyon seems to work exceptionally well. The trout aren't quite to the surface, even in the mornings, so you'll want to start in the 5 to 15 foot range. As for lures, Rapalas and Needlefish are the two best options at San Pablo. Look for something in a shad pattern.

      BASS:
      Even the bass fishing has cooled off. Anglers fishing near the rental docks from the shore have caught a few fish upwards of five pounds already this season and continued to do so last week. The Main Rec. Area, for most species, can't be beat. The bass are responding to crankbaits, especially earlier in the morning.

      CATFISH:
      Catfish angling has slowed some but not enough to quit fishing for them. Stick with night crawlers or chicken liver on a set-up with two hooks. The Tower or Main Rec. Area seem to be the prime spots to hit.

      WHOPPERS:

      9/12 - Pierre Barrier of El Sobrante caught a 2 lb. 7 oz. blue gill near the Oaks on a Rapala Deep Diver.

      9/13 - Paul Madison of San Leandro caught a 13 lb. catfish near Round Top on chicken liver.

      9/15 - Vladmir, all the way from the Ukraine, took an 11 lb. catfish on a worm at the Main Rec. Area.

      9/18 - Armando Rodriguez of San Francisco took two cats, one 11 lb. 9.6 oz. and one of undisclosed size, from the Main Rec. Area on chicken liver.

      9/21 - John Doody caught a 10.6 lb. bass from the Main Rec. Area using chicken liver.

      9/24 - Jerry Yoshida of Richmond caught a 5.8 lb. trout from the pines while trolling a Rapala.
      Subject : RE: Subject : Fishing with Sid - Lake Berryessa

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      Sid:



      We had great Crappie and Bass fishing Saturday, 15+ catch & Release. Jen caught one we could not ID, long, thin silverfish, not Trout or Salmon, a mystery?




      that is the squa fish that is this weeks article sid thanks nfor your question

      This past Friday at Lake Berryessa the weather had cooled considerably and the surface water was 75 degrees. There were strong winds coming from the North which made fishing difficult. The group I took out was very enthusiastic but the weather played a large part in the lack of our success. Of the eight orthopedic doctors (seven male and one female) of course Susan got the largest fish. Everyone enjoyed the day. That evening was a different story, the winds calmed down and the fish went on the bite. You can see the transition of the season occurring. Saturday was a fair day. Sunday I went out on the "HuckFinn" for halibut. The largest halibut for the day was 36.1 lbs. Everyone walked off with fish, Captain Jay really knows the waters. He and his deckhand David did a great job. I would recommend his boat to anyone who likes to fish salt water. 'til next week...................good fishing!!!!! www.fishingconnection.net

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      Labor Day has come and gone and the weather is starting to cool off. The morning and evening bite is still the best, but we did well during the day on Monday fishing around big island. As the boat activity quiets down from the summer the bite should pick up drastically. We fished some rocky areas that the visibility was about 12 feet and landed bass on suspended baits, worms and other plastics and were able to see hundreds of baby bass from 2" to 8" swimming in the water. We were looking for the bigger guys. Catfishing was great. As the water clears, I recommend trolling a lure behind the boat that goes down about 6' to 8' anywhere from fifty feet to hundred feet behind the boat and you will catch fish. My kids caught limits trolling in from big island to Steel Park using the same system. 'til next week.......................good fihsing!!!!!
      www.fishingconnection.net Call me at 650-583-3333 with any questions or info.
      City: Napa

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      Water Temp: 73

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: FISHED FROM 0700 TO 1200 OUT OF MARKLEY. PRETTY SLOW DAY AND ONLY DINKS HITTIN. MY BUDDY CAUGHT 4 LMB, LARGEST 1#. I CAUGHT 3 LMB, LARGEST 1.5#.
      City: WINTERS

      Tips: WAIT A COUPLE OF WEEKS FOR WATER TO COOL DOWN SOME MORE. CRANKBAITS WERE THE TICKET TODAY. NO LUCK WITH PLASTICS.

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

      Report: Launched out of Konocti this morning. Started off throwin top water frogs at Long tulle point. No takers. Switched to draggin a 10inch berkley power worm in grape color. Best day ive had in a long time!!! Slow bite but the fish were Big! 7.4,6.2 the rest at 4lbs. Best 5 went 25+lbs!!!
      City: Lakeport

      Tips: Drag drag drag.... pause! Drag ... Pause Drag...........Thump!!! Get the net

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      Water Temp: 66-75

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: Clear Lake seems to be slowing down

      Tips: The fish seem to bite pretty fast so if I didn't get bit I'd move catch a few then move again this seemed to work all day. See me for your insurance needs Mark Lassagne

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      Water Temp: ?

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Caught 5 fish. Two were alright, about 2-pounds. Got one at the north island on a Kreature green pumpkin red flake. Got the other on a Senko green pumpkin red flake, rigged wacky. Got the rest on a Zoom super fluke, silver smoke.

      It's been 10 years since I fished this lake and I grew up with it, my home lake as a kid. Can't wait to come back and try again.
      City: Hidden Valley Lake

      Tips: Be patient.

Sunday, September 18th, 2005

  • Alameda County
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      Water Temp: ??

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: I rented a boat today, and managed to catch & release 5 fish, biggest right around 2 lbs. All caught on texas-rigged 4 1/2" roboworms. Tossed out the rubber trout all day with no takers, or even followers as far as I saw.
      City: Oakland

      Tips: Work the outside of heavy weeds along tullee-covered shores.

  • Lake County
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      Water Temp: 78

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: I guided a good fisherman Friday in his 520 Ranger boat and what a kick - I point and say "go here - go there"!! What a hoot! We had a great time and the fishing quality-wise was good as we had a 20 lb 2 oz limit, but only 22 bass. The numbers bite seems to be slowing some as the tournament pressure picks up steam. Our three biggest were 4-2, 4-8, and 5-1. Since I show folks around the lake and we look at the meter a lot, we are not fishing all the time. The great news is that the jig bite is coming on! I was using a brown/orange Rattlin' Weapon jig (1/4 and 3/8 oz) with my favorite Yamamoto #180 single tail grub. My client suddenly found his jigs to be more effective when he "stole" my 180's, har! Not a bass to be had on a crankbait for the first time. Kreature baits were working as always, as were 10" Power worms. North wind blew all day, limiting some of the areas I wanted to take him - but it worked out fine.
      City: Yuba City

      Tips: I think anglers are going to have to move around a bit more to find concentrations of bass. The popular spots are just pounded during tournament season. If you know a favorite "nook and cranny" - try it! The bass just might be there - trying to escape the underwater "latest lure fashion show"!!! If you are fishing a small bait, make sure it has some movement - like in drop-shotting - so the bass know it's there.

Saturday, September 17th, 2005

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

      Report: Fished Cappell Cove between the launch and the pump from 6:30 to 10:00 am. Catfish were biting liver doughbait. Slow action for bass or crappie using pink grubs and Kastmasters. Moved over to Markeley Cove at 10:30 and hooked a small crappie on a Kastmaster. I had a beaver swimming around me for about an hour which probably ruined my chances.
      City: Vacaville

      Tips: Fish at first light with minnows, jigs and spinners in cover. In the morning, crappie were jumping in schools in the coves that have some underwater vegetaion.