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Wednesday, April 25th, 2007

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      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Nice warm day. Shad are all over the lake. But only hung 3 small bass. When shad disappeared so did the bass.Morning activety ended at 11:00 for me .Had trouble with my boat at 5:00 and had to get outta the water. So I missed the evening bite. Damn. The lake is very clear. 8-10 visibility!! Good luck to ya.

      Tips: I netted shad a little late. Try to have shad in the bucket and fishing by 7:00 and you should do all right.

Saturday, April 21st, 2007

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      Water Temp: 58-60

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Caught a few early on jerk baits off points, then targeted structure w/ senkos. Wacky and Texas rigged work well even though weather was variable (Sun, clouds, wind, no wind). Bite got lighter as day went on. Switched to a dart head and finesse worms to keep catching fish. Fish were shallow early and then all over the water column later (especially 10-15 ft). Most all fish were 1 to 1.5 lbs. Boat traffic was light.
      City: Fresno

      Tips: Large fish are few and far between, up size bait and fish early.

  • Monterey County
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      Water Temp: N/A

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Have not been down here in a long time much less the South Shore so i decided to give it a try.Arrived a little before 7:00am and the main ramp,Lynch,was closed and the whole parking lot was full of Aluminium barrier's I think the Wild Flower thing is coming up so I had to launch at Harris Creek.

      It was very foggy so i just started out with the electric motor,I was only one of three rig's there,and threw topwater for the first half hour not a boil.I threw out behind me in open water and picked up a Striper about 5lb's.

      The fog lifted and I ran to Bee Rock and picked up three Smallmouth about 2lb's on topwater outside on the first point going in.Fished all the way back and had two more boil at it but no hookup.

      Then I ran back and fished the slide with topwater and nothing so gave up on that.Then I got lucky and ran into some boiling Striper's and picked up two more on a jerkbait about 10lb's each and as soon as I found them they were gone.

      Finished the day catching two more Smallmouth on a Huddlebug nice quality well over 3lb's.

      And by the way I did catch three other fish which really floored me.Three Spotted Bass about 10" long.
      City: Salinas

      Tips: Do not transport fish from one lake to the other.

Thursday, April 19th, 2007

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      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: Made the mistake of fishing on Wed (the 18th.) Bad wendy cold day. I lasted 3 hours are wimped out .No fish seen and no fish caught.Froze my little boney ass off!!!
      City: Maricopa

      Tips: Water was clear 2-4 feet before the wind came up.Saw maybe 5 boats toughing it out. Smart ones stayed home.

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      Water Temp: 57-61

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: Shad are up spawning, cold front blew though today. Overall very tuff day, couple bed fish in the mix. NO reaction bite what so ever, to cold today. Bass were'nt even on the shad in the shallows,that should change very quick though!!
      City: SLO

  • Nassau County
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      Water Temp: 56'

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Fished a tournament Sunday the 15th. Caught lots of small fish up towards the mouth of Gill Cove in the trees. Drop shots and texas rigged worms seemed to work good for 13inch fish. Tournament was won in the north end in 12 foot of water throwing Senkos deep into the trees. Several fish over 2 lbs caught in the trees with senkos and jigs. Fish are plentifull but bigger fish were picked up throwing jigs and senkos.
      City: Porterville

      Tips: Fish 5-15 foot deep and throw into the middle of trees. If you feel your bait drag through a submerged tree stop moving it, the fish will be there.

Wednesday, April 18th, 2007

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      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: This is not a report but rather a heads up if you plan on fishing the lake. There currently is a perceived problem on this lake concerning over harvesting and or illegal fishing practices. If you are going to go to the lake it would be much appreciated if you would write down this name and number. Terri Hickey 805-782-9963. This is the person from the dept. of fish and game in charge of this area. It only takes a minute to write this down and carry with you on the water where a phone call will have them at the lake in minutes. The on going problem you will be a witness to involves one or several boats that take multiple fisherman and children to an area that cannot be accessed by foot and drops them off and then will go to another site to fish. They use walkie talkies and are in constant communication with one another and they fill buckets and stringers with fish while filling out limits for all. The DFG has been unable to cite these folks as they have licenses and have not been observed in the act of doing anything illegal HOWEVER : If you see anything that should be reported please call the above number as this warden lives 10 minutes from the lake. Thank you for helping to preserve our resources for enjoyment and recreational use of all.
      City: Santa Barbara

      Tips: If you observe a child hooking a fish and an adult taking over to reel in and land this fish it would not be legal if that adult has already got a limit. Please help if you can, Thanks

Sunday, April 15th, 2007

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      Water Temp: 63 to 65

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Bass in the 12 to 14 inch range all over this lake and some up to 3 pounds. Senko's jigs lizards and brushogs are the favorites here also bass are in 3 to 20 feet deep here and traffic isnt a problem here. Hit the shallows and you'll catch fish. 1-559-673-5151
      City: kerman ca

      Tips: HIT THE SHALLOW WITH AND OF THESE BAITS AND YOU WILL CATCH BASS. COVES FLATS AROUND ROCK PILES POINTS ARE ALL HOLD BASS HERE.

Thursday, April 12th, 2007

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      Water Temp: 64

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: What a day! Got on the water at around 7am, launched the Kickboat from the end of Vaca flat and intended to row to the river. Instead stopped at a point before the first "remote camp". Started chucking the Huddleston, third cast I get hammered and feel the pull, I reel as fast as I can, it comes up and out and comes unbuttoned about 6' from me. It was at least 7-8lber, Heart breaking. Ended up fishing that same point for most of the day and getting a 4 and countless 2's dropshotting and dragging Brushhogs. Second stop was in the back of Salsipuedes bay, rain and wind was getting old, started throwing the blade and was rewarded with a 7.5 and a couple of 2's. Ended the day with at least 17.5 lbs for 5. Can't stop thinking about the one that got away...I would of topped 20 lbs easy. oh yeah, did I mention I was in a kickboat :)

      Tips: The storm that came across was a big plus for fishing today....didn't bother with bed fishing. Points seemed to be good. If its raining or really overcast throw the swimbait or spinnerblade

Tuesday, April 10th, 2007

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      Water Temp: 62 to 64

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Jigs,senko's,brush hawg's,lizards,cranks.spinnerbaits are all catching bass here. From 3 to 10 feet deep pick a bank in shallow water and you can catch bass.
      City: kerman ca

      Tips: You dont have to fish hard to catch bass here.

Thursday, April 5th, 2007

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      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: overcast all day . But not cold . 3 bass under 12" and 1- 1 1/2lbs. On rattle trap,crawdad color
      City: Maricopa

      Tips: no tips. If I had any I woulda used em myself!!

Sunday, April 1st, 2007

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      Water Temp: 63 to 65 .6

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Again here its the same as eastman bass are shallow and hitting on jigs,senko's,lizards, and brushawg's. Some bass to 3 pounds and alot of 13 to 15 inch bass in the shallow's now all over this lake. Traffic is light even on the weekends.1-559-673-5151
      City: kerman ca

      Tips: Fish shallow anywhere on the lake you will catch them.

Saturday, March 31st, 2007

  • Medeira County
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      Water Temp: 65-67

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: THE FISH HERE ARE MOVING UP QUICKLY. THE FISH ARE STARTINING TO SPAWN WITH THIS NEW MOOM AND RISING AIR TEMPS. FISH SHALLOW USING SHAKY HEAD WORMS OR SENKOS IN SHAD COLORS. THE REACTION BITE IS ALMOST THERE. YOU CAN FIND BEDS IN THE BACK OF COVES OR UNDER THE DOCKS. FISH SLOW TO FIND BETTER RESULTS.
      City: CLOVIS

      Tips: SHAD OR WATERMELON WORMS OR SENKOS HAVE WORKED THE BEST. JUST FISH SLOW

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      Water Temp: 60-62.5

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: started at day break nothing on swim baits went to carolina riggin about 10am caught some good largemouth in the main lake best 5 went about 13-14 lbs. saw only a few bed fish nothing with any shoulders.
      City: fresno

      Tips: full moon should turn them on

Thursday, March 29th, 2007

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      Water Temp: 63

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Fish are on beds....Go to any tule patch and you will see. Good luck tho ;)
      City: Atascadero

      Tips: Tule Patches... You will see some toads!

Sunday, March 25th, 2007

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      Water Temp: 63 to 65

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Here is the same as eastman bass all over the place here also. Bass to 3 pounds are also being caught here on jigs senko's tube baits and lizards. alot of 12 to 15 inch male bass been caught and females on beds already another small front moving in the next couple of day wont hurt the fishing here. Traffic here much lighter than at eastman on the weekends.Again bass are all over this lake also and shallow. 1-559-673-5151
      City: kerman ca

      Tips: Hit the shallows with your favorite baits you cant miss here.

Saturday, March 24th, 2007

  • Los Angeles County
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      Water Temp: 56-58

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Arrived at 6:45 plenty of daylight but lake still closed. Fished for 2 hrs, no bites. Wife hooks first fish at about 10am and after she showed me how to drop shot I kicked her butt. We ended up with 12 fish. Lifeguard said we did better than anyone else. Its been dead but he said there filling the lake fast.
      City: Torrance

      Tips: Take your wife fishing, keeps her out of the malls and you spend more on tackle..remember honey were fishing for two now....

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      Water Temp: 57-61

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Fished for four days. Fished the large zoom brush hog in watermellon candy pitched tight to the brush. Most strikes came immediatly. All fish on the hog were at least 2-3lbs or better. Wittenburgh and Arroyo produced the bulk of our good fish. Found a few bed fish that wanted to go in back of the coves in the brush pockets. Crank bite was very good DD22 in fire tiger or the new slick color produced alot of good fish over 3lbs. After it warmed up the texas bite on 8" dark colored worms were successfull. Thowse brush hog fish were alot of fun to catch! Chartruse blades were also good for a few keepers.
      City: Baldwin Park, Ca

      Tips: DD22 fished down until it hits bottom and pause it. Wham your bit on the pause. Brush hogs need to hit the base of the brush or inside the pockets. Fish heavy line if you want to keep those fish from wrapping you up!

  • San Luis Obispo County
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      Water Temp: ?

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: the bite was decent, but not great at all by Naci standards. numbers of smaller fish and plastics, but nothing over 2lbs. the fish I caught were on steeper rock. some of the usual flats edges I like yielded nothing. lots of traffic was on the lake, including a couple of tournaments. FYI to anyone reading this who is/knows someone in the club that had their weigh-in down next to the "old ramp" at the water's edge - it isn't cool to throw bass through the air when letting them go. I saw at least 3 people literally tossing bass 15-20 feet through the air from the water's egde. Not only does this make us bass fishermen look bad to the average joe, but it's just bad for the fish's health. after coming out of a livewell, being weighed, and put in a bag you gotta try harder do the right thing for the fish. walk over to the deeper water (20 feet away dummy) and let 'em go. don't ever let anyone in your club get away with this...
      City: SB

      Tips: keep moving around - spots don't like to sit around in one area.

Friday, March 23rd, 2007

  • San Luis Obispo County
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      Water Temp: 62 to 64

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Went fishing on 3/22 and 3/23. On 3/22 got a late start but still managed to catch 45 fish between the 2 of us on rip baits and senco's on rocky points. On 3/23 everything changed. Could only catch fish on rocky boulders with shade. Caught about 100 fish between the 2 of us with about 10 to 2 1/2 pounds. Fun day most fish were 1 to 1 1/2 pounds no size but good quantity.
      City: San Jose

      Tips: Don't expect what was working one day to work 2 day's in a row.