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Wednesday, March 3rd, 2004

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      Water Temp: ??

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: Man , a couple weeks ago the bite was finally kicking up when the water settled a bit. These last few rains have hosed us again. I drove past it today and it looked like bad 7-11 coffee with too much creamer. Oh well, it gives me more time to pour worms for this season...The water level is WAY UP :^) Should make for a killer year this year.
      City: Santa Cruz

      Tips: A float tube or kickboat will be your best friend if you want to hit the bass in this water...Look for gravel...

  • Westchester County
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      Water Temp: 54-55

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Hey there FISHERMAN,PLEASE CATCH AND RELEASE THY BASS.Its kinda like voting,you think if you don't vote it won't make a difference cause your just one person,well there are many not voting thinking the same thing you are,you would never even imagine that many folks!! Not relative to fishing,but it is,If you release you bass catch,guaranteed that fish will either fertilize eggs that year or lay her own eggs to be.And believe me I've caught plenty of BASS with hooks stuck in there mouth and they still continue to bite.Plus there not a resockable item.THANX M.T.
      ARRIVED AT RAINBOW AND KEPT OUT OF THE WIND WITH MY GIRLFRIEND TOSSING A BRUSHHOG,SHE WAS CASTING A REBEL SHALLOW DIVER,THEN TRYING A SENKO ,THEN FINALLY AFTER AN HOUR A FOR POUNDER SLAMMED MY 3" ST BRWN GRUB,COULDN'T BELIEVE IT,FRICKEN GREAT!!SHE DIDN'T HAVE A CRAW STICKEN OUT HER MOUTH OR ANYWHERE ELSE,BUT SHE HAD A NICE LARGE BELLY,GUESSING SHES ABOUT TO HAVE BABIES.DIDN'T HAVE A CAMERA,BUT I HAD A WITNESS.THAT WAS MY THERAPY FOR THE HOUR AND A HALF."This evening".
      City: Fremont

      Tips: AND NOW WE KNOW.

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

      Report: Urban, I'm sorry that you found my comments offensive, that was not my intention. I can see however, that you have allowed your self to become offensive.

      Thank you for your feedback concerning the lake. It sounds like a great place to fish. I was reading about it on the internt yesterday. I didn't realize it was so far north. I'm sure I'll fish it some day. I will remember the feedback you provided concerning winter fishing in Trinity.

      Good luck to you and to all who fish Trinity.

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2004

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

      Report: Iron Rooster, I was not trying to be offensive toward John Gray and I agree with you that it is nice to get an idea of what the lakes are producing. But you have to agree that accurate reports are important. Is it possible that John Gray is catching all these bass over 4 pounds in the toughest time of the year every time he goes out? When all other fishermen are having tough days fishing on all the lakes including Trinity? Sure it's possible, but not likely. I only asked him to keep it real, is that really so bad? I think it's great that he is making entries about his trips, but he looses credibility by reporting such fantastic results in the most difficult time of the year. Those of us who put the time in, fish hard, understand how difficult fishing is this time of year, we read such reports as John Gray has posted and we can't help but to role our eyes a little. No disrespect intended, just keep it real, thats all.

      Tips: Keep your scales callibrated.

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      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: Iron Rooster, I was not trying to be offensive toward John Gray and I agree with you that it is nice to get an idea of what the lakes are producing. But you have to agree that accurate reports are important. Is it possible that John Gray is catching all these bass over 4 pounds in the toughest time of the year every time he goes out? When all other fishermen are having tough days fishing on all the lakes including Trinity? Sure it's possible, but not likely. I only asked him to keep it real, is that really so bad? I think it's great that he is making entries about his trips, but he looses credibility by reporting such fantastic results in the most difficult time of the year. Those of us who put the time in, fish hard, understand how difficult fishing is this time of year, we read such reports as John Gray has posted and we can't help but to role our eyes a little. No disrespect intended, just keep it real, thats all.

      Tips: Keep your scales callibrated.

Monday, March 1st, 2004

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

      Report: CN, John didnt report catching fish all winter, his first catches came from 2/20 which I consider to be late winter. His first trip on 2/5 appeared to be poor. Like I said, Trinity is an entirely different nut, things happen there that go beyond theory, and what you may have experienced your whole life. Believe this, fish start going nuts there very early in the year, and it doesnt make sense because it is a mountain reservoir with much colder temps. If anything, the shit should hit the fan later than other systems. But it doesnt, something that took me several years to figure out. Your comments are offensive, you should not judge anybodys honesty and character publicly, do it privately, thats why we all provide valid e-mail addresses (something I noticed you didnt do). Stay in the valley and struggle for another month or so, you aint ready for Trinity. Go play on the whiskeytown reports page and leave this one alone, there seems to be plenty of BS going on there now.
      City: carmichael

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      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: CN, it is clear by what you say that you either dont fish Trinity much, or you dont know how to fish Trinity. This is the easiest time to catch good fish at Trinity, it always seems to happen much earlier here than at other places, and this is something that took me 3 years to learn. I always got in on the tail end of the hot bite because I waited until April to hit the place. My best day at trinity came last year in Feb in a snowstorm, water temp was 45 and we hammered smallies from 2-5 pounds on spinnerbaits in 2 foot of water, with a kicker 6.5 pound largemouth. Trinity goes against all theory, its happening now and John is honest. I believe everything he says. I suggest you stop criticizing him because you arent as successful as him, take his advice to heart, and get off the couch and go catch some 4 pound smallies before the fishing gets tough.
      City: carmichael

Sunday, February 29th, 2004

  • Ventura County
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      Water Temp: Mid 50s

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Searched for bass completely in Chismahoo Bay, Willow Creek, outside of Dead Horse, and Lookout Points. Found fish only in the 60' to 90' zones. No bed fish yet.
      City: Chatsworth, Ca 91311

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      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: Just thought I would report on bass fishing since there has been no post on bass and I like to read them.Went out sunday and started out at the dam fished it hard with no bites switched to a drop shot first cast had one on when the bait was falling lost that one it felt good.Nothing else at the dam around 3:00 thought maybe the fish were shallow and they were.Now I no this is a fish story but I did not think I would throw a senko this day so I had a slow reel and I paid the price 3 rd cast with senko nice fish on lost it few casts later a pick up lost it and one more to ad to the list I could not take the slack out of the line to catch the fish but I was happy to be out again and feel fish I will bring my senko rod next time out it will only get better from now on fish on
      City: P-town

      Tips: fish hard and stick with it they are there somewhere the water is up flip to tules in the afternoon

  • Butte County
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      Water Temp: 56

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: What difference a moon makes fished Bidwell area used magic worms 3 inch with small brad in head shad smell on bait fished through pills of drift wood wacky stile no wait jus fluttered down about 15 feet quite counting after 20 fish from 12 to 18 inch fish what great day,put em all back for you guys,Be safe out there Bill
      City: Chico

      Tips: Us three icnch worms in shad color, benn fishing with 3 inch sencos in watermelon W/ black worked good until the second Bas spit up shad changed to Magic worm an BINGO fish slow

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      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Well, through the power o the Internet I ound out that the guide rom below is Robert R. the shipping and Online support guy or Anglers Choice. Guess he is multi talented. I I go on a trip with you to Pablo and catch more ish then you do will I still have to pay?

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      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: I see rom the post below that there is a new guide in town. Have you really ished San Pablo or about a year? WOW! You now think that you can guide there? Give me a break man. You say you average 20 ish a trip(is that Bass and Trout) didn't you say you caught 2 last time? Gotta catch 38 next time to keep up your 20 average. I have ished Pablo or YEARS!!! and I have never caught 20 bass. Maybe I just suck at bass ishing. I just don't want you to get peoples hopes up by saying you average 20 ish a day. Look at all the reports on here rom the past years and ind none on here with 20+ bass or 10+ or that matter. I have reports on here dating back to 2000. Your tips section reads like a bass magazine. Red/brn crankbaits, white and char spinnerbaits. Man I would have never thought o that? You suggest trying ripbaits, spinnerbaits, crankbaits and topwater. What else is there to try? How about a 208 Senko and a black/blue jig. Maybe drop shot a 4" Aarons magic robo worm. I don't mean to be so harsh but by your own admission you have not even ished this lake or a year. Do you really think you are qualiied to take peoples money and take them to this lake. When somebody asks how long you have been ishing SP do you tell them in months or year or so?
      City: Walnut Creek

      Tips: Pablo has BIG ish in it. I you think you are going to go there a catch 20+ you will ail your next drug test unless you are SP Rob. Hey man best o luck with the guide service I truly wish you the best o luck just be honest with your clients and tell them that they do have a shot at the ish o a lietime, but not 20 in a day.

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      Water Temp: 53 deg.

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Started out late but did not mater ish didnt wake up till 11:00 anyway. I only got a ew bites but they were nice 2+lb at boys. One on a senko and the others on a worm about 20t deep. water looks great just a little cold still. No thunder trout this year or what?? Havent seen those orange reaks cruisin the shallows at all.
      City: San Leandro

      Tips: ished slow, then slower then slower, then I inally got some bites.......

  • Shasta County
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      Water Temp: 47.9-49.8

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: In at Bailey Cove at 0615, lake is down to 22.15 t, air temp 39 degrees. The oldest boy up or his annual bet or breakast. He has lost 13 and won 2. Back over to same area as yesterday iguring a quick one on a blade will get my breakast paid or. Get a bump on third cast then nothing else. move to my 2nd spot and get a pull down on a jig but it hopped o. Russell is getting a bit nervous, start looking around and the ish I ound yesterday are no where to be ound. Pull out to another spot and start looking deeper and ind them in a deep cove and get taped again but nothing there. Run to another spot and stick a decent one in 35 t and the boy is on his knees praying it will hop o but it doesn't and in the net goes a 2.33 spot. Fish a bit more and nothing else. Had 7 in the boat yesterday beore 9 AM and only the one today at 9 AM. My stomach is growling in anticipation so o we go to the Giant Orange, me with a grin and Russell with a lighter pocket. This boy just won't learn. The ish sure moved around since yesterday, got out at 10AM, 63 degrees and only 14 rigs in the lot. Bryce, your jig saved my bacon, again. Debris load a lot less today, the north wind yesterday pushed a lot onto the banks, lat water or the most part today.
      City: Redding

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      Water Temp: 47.9-49.8

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: In at Bailey Cove at 0615, lake is down to 22.15 t, air temp 39 degrees. The oldest boy up or his annual bet or breakast. He has lost 13 and won 2. Back over to same area as yesterday iguring a quick one on a blade will get my breakast paid or. Get a bump on third cast then nothing else. move to my 2nd spot and get a pull down on a jig but it hopped o. Russell is getting a bit nervous, start looking around and the ish I ound yesterday are no where to be ound. Pull out to another spot and start looking deeper and ind them in a deep cove and get taped again but nothing there. Run to another spot and stick a decent one in 35 t and the boy is on his knees praying it will hop o but it doesn't and in the net goes a 2.33 spot. Fish a bit more and nothing else. Had 7 in the boat yesterday beore 9 AM and only the one today at 9 AM. My stomach is growling in anticipation so o we go to the Giant Orange, me with a grin and Russell with a lighter pocket. This boy just won't learn. The ish sure moved around since yesterday, got out at 10AM, 63 degrees and only 14 rigs in the lot. Bryce, your jig saved my bacon, again. Debris load a lot less today, the north wind yesterday pushed a lot onto the banks, lat water or the most part today.
      City: Redding

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      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Tip for float tubing: Make sure your waders DONT leak!!! That water, on average, is about 50-55degrees and if your waders leak than it sucks a lot!

  • Calaveras County
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      Water Temp: 52 degrees

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Fourteen boaters in a local club tourney with a ive ish limit. Winner had 11 lbs. 3 oz. w/the big ish o 3 lbs. 11 oz.. He caught his ish dragging plastics in Green Creek. 2nd place had 10 lbs. 5 oz. pitching jigs in Black Creek and 3rd had 9 lbs. 4 oz. also jig ishing in Black Creek. Our ive ish totaled 8 lbs. 8 oz. caught split shotting craw colored our inch worms around boat docks in Black Creek. The males have started moving up to groom beds.
      City: Delhi

      Tips: Pitch jigs or split shot worms, green craw or purple ghost, in likely bedding areas.

Saturday, February 28th, 2004

  • Amador County
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      Water Temp: ?

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Launched about 8:30 and went back to the river arm to ind alot o muddy water so came back to the main body and started ishing points like everybody else. Looked like everyone else was drop shotting so I thought I'd start working a darter with a minnow and got nailed by a 5.1# trout. Worked on around the bank and pulled out the spinner to hit another large trout. No bass today. Guess I need more practice on Amador, but @ $30 or 2 people to ish rom a boat(+ gas rom Stockton)...I'll have to stretch out my practice sessions.
      City: Stockton

      Tips: No tips here, I need some mysel

  • Solano County
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      Water Temp: 51-56

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: WELL A FRIEND AND I LAUNCHED OUT OF RIVERS END MARINA TODAY @ ABOUT 8:15AM. I HOOKED UP WITH ONE AS WE FISHED OUR WAY OUT OF THE SLOUGH, ABOUT 1 1/2 lbs. BLADES. 54 DEG. WATER AND ABOUT 2 FOOT VIS.. DIDN'T HOOK UP AGAIN UNTIL ABOUT 1:00 PM, THIS ONE WENT 5 lbs. (NICE) SAW A COUPLE FISH CRUISING NEAR ITALIAN SLOUGH. I HOOKED UP A DINK ON A SENKO (ITALIAN) AND MY BUDDY HOOKED UP @ ABOUT 4:00PM, A NICE KEEPER. OVERALL A TOUGH DAY BUT MANAGED A FEW FISH. STILL LEARNING THOSE DELTA WATERS.
      City: SAN JOSE

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      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: 6 quality bass all on dierent baits. 2 about 4lbs came on craw speed trap and at Ika. The rest about 2lbs - slow rolled char./gold blade spinnerbait, red/black tube crawdad colored grub and 8" zoom red/black lizrad. all plastics rigged texas. Speed trap and spinner reeled real slow. The 3 biggest had crawdad tails sticking out o every opening.
      City: Brentwood

      Tips: Water less muddy than expected. catch one/check or crawdads. I it has crawdads sticking, out the bite is on. Only lasted or 10 minutes or me.