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Saturday, January 25th, 2003

  • San Luis Obispo County
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      Water Temp: 50-54

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Well the Bass Classics o Santa Clara Valley had the best ishout in years or any month let alone January. We had 28 guys catching 101 bass or 172 lbs and a 1.7 lb ave. There were 13 limits caught and everyone caught ish.The winning team said they caught between 30 - 35 ish each.The top weight was 11.00 or Pat Mcmurray he was using Salt & Pepper grubs on 1/4 & 1/8 dart heads. They ound the ish stacked up on one bank in a 50 yard area that had a secondary hump o the bank and the ish were between the bank and the hump ambushing shad. The ish spit up shad and were very aggressive ater awhile they through worms on a darthead and spider grubs in our or ive colors to keep the ish interested. In Second place was Dave osborne he cranked a ish and caught them on grubs and spiders jigs also mostly on the main lake points. In third was Gordon Rydquist he used Morning dawn worms on a 1/4 oz. darthead to catch most o his ish. In ourth was mysel with 9.75 lbs I had our ish on my shad wiggle wart near the marina in the morning og and then I caught one on a deep water main lake point while my partner had two on drop shotting robo worms in 25-30 eet on the point. Later in the aternoon we ound ish back on the windy main lake points with shad wiggle wart cranks again. In ith was Tom mordue he used hulagrubs in shad color and cranked some ish on main lake points with shad cranks. He also used spider grubs and worms to ill his limit. This was by ar the best January ishout in many years and we can't wait to get back there again.
      City: remont

      Tips: Remember the ish are near the ramp or a couple o weeks ater the weigh-ins so try there and use shad cranks(wiggle Warts) also the main lake points hold most o the ish.

Thursday, January 23rd, 2003

  • San Diego County
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      Water Temp: 59-60

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: I have been ishing Jennings weekly or over a month.The ish have been deep. 40 to60 eet in Dec. They have come up to about 30eet in the last two weeks.Drop shoting 4 inch Arrons magic worms and bubba riggingsenkos have worked the best or me.The ishhave all had good length but were skinny.The last week or two the ish are getting atter.
      City: El Cajon

Wednesday, January 22nd, 2003

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      Water Temp: 50

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: West Valley Bassmasters had their yearly January 200+ mile trek to pine Flats or areun ish. Fishing was only air with one limit weighed in. In 2 days winning weightwas 15.1 pounds with 2nd at 13.3 and 3rd at12.1. Fish where caught mostly on drop shotsplit shot and cranks.
      City: n. hollywood

      Tips: Fish the river or upper part o the lake where the water starts to max out at 60 eetor shallower in the channel

Tuesday, January 21st, 2003

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      Water Temp: 53

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: ADDITIONAL INFO VIA THE LAKE BIOLOGIST: OVER 40 BASS CAUGHT OVER THE WEEK-END DIED. THEY WERE CAUGHT DEEP, 70 TO 80 FEET, AND BROUGHT UP TO FAST. NO AMOUNT OF NEEDLING WOULD HELP.
      City: RIVERSIDE

      Tips: DROP-SHOTING

Monday, January 20th, 2003

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

      Report: TOOK KIDS UP TO DO SOME TROUT FISHING,NO GOOD,WINDY AND COLD,TWO BOATS ON THE LAKE, WATER IS SO MUDDY I THINK THE FISH CAN'T SEE OR SMELL THE BAIT.O'WELL TRY ANOTHER DAY.GOOD LUCK FISHING.DBHAWG1
      City: VISALIA

      Tips: STAY HOME TOO COLD AND MUDDY

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      Water Temp: 52-55 degrees

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: I started ishing lake santa margarita 13 years ago. This past year I had an experience that may only happen in a lie time. I was ishing by mysel just north o launch ramp, when I caught a 7lb 1oz bass. I put her in the live well, went back to the marina, where a gentleman was good enough to take a picture o me with the bass. I returned the bass where I caught her. Here is the amazing part o story. Not less than hal hour had passed when I caught an 8lb 2oz bass near the swimming hole cove. A buddy o mine saw me getting my picture taken with the irst bass, and it blew his mind when he saw the second bass in such a short turn around. He took my picture with bass and I released her. I have enjoyed many years o ishing Santa Margarita,I like the lake, not only because it's beautiul but also you don't have to contend with water skiers. Over the years I have many bass in 7lb class and one the 8lb class.
      City: atascadero

      Tips: you have be versital to ish this lake. I have used jig & pigs, spinbaits,senko's, to swim baits. You name it, I have tried it! The bueatiul part is they all work, when conditions are right. The other day (1/15/03) I caught six bass using a deep diving crank bait against a wind blown bank. I hope you enjoy the lake as much as I have. good luck.

Saturday, January 18th, 2003

  • Los Angeles County
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      Water Temp: 60-62

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Fishing was tough overall. Opened and closed the lake or a total o two small bass. Caught them splitshotting a 4" oxblood worm in about 10'-15'. Fish are schooled deep, anywhere rom 40'-60'. Talked to two dierent bass club and they all seemed to have a hard time too. P.S. Hey Dave, I saw the report on Prostate and I know what you mean. Wait a minute, weren't you the one supposedly ishing with him?
      City: Burbank

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      Water Temp: 53

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: FISHED IN A CLUB TOURNAMENT, ONE OF THREE ON THE LAKE THAT DAY. VERY HARD FISHING, THE BASS ARE JUST OVER FISHED SINCE SO MANY LAKES ARE CLOSED, TEN FISH CAUGHT-FROM 1.2 TO ONE OVER 5 LBS., SIGHT FISHING. WORD FROM OTHER CLUBS FISH WAS THE SAME, A LOT OF PEOPLE WERE SKUNKED.
      City: RIVERSIDE

      Tips: DROP-SHOT WITH SMALL PLASTICS, OR WHATEVER, NO PATTERN.

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      Water Temp: 50-60'S

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: I live in atascadero, and have ished santa margarita or 13 years. I have to tell you what happened to me this past spring.I was ishing by mysel just north o marina when I tied into 7lb 1oz bass.I took her to marina where a gentleman was launching his boat. He took a picture o me and the hog. shortly ater taking the picture, I returned the ish where I caught her. Here is amazing part o story, less thirty minutes later I caught a 8lb 2oz bass near the swing hole cove. A riend o mine saw me getting my picture taken with the irst bass,it blew him away when he saw the second bass, he took picture o that one. One bass was caught on rip bait and other crank bait. The bass in santa margarita are not lorida strain. In 1960 I also a bass which appeared to be in the 8lb class, and several in 7lb plus catagory. The lake has been good to me and I have really enjoyed ishing there.
      City: ATASCADERO

      Tips: I have ish rom jig & pigs,senko's, to swim baits. You have to be versital. The other day (1/15/03) I caught six bass ranging rom 2lb to 3lb, using a deep crank bait the water tempiture 54 degrees. Good luck--

Sunday, January 5th, 2003

  • San Luis Obispo County
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      Water Temp: 51

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Fish are shallower than beore the rains around Christmas. The lake came up a total o 30 eet and the ish came up with the water. Had ive ish or 7.98 and 2nd in the New Years tournament. One on a crankbait in about 5 eet o water. The rest on black jigs with black super pork in 10 eet o water or less. By Saturday the 4th and the 100% Bass tournament, the ish changed to worms. One short o a limit, with 6 ish or 7.53 lbs. got 9th out o 38 teams. Darthead and Texas rig 6 inch Keeper Custom Worms in color 010 the trick. Fish were still shallow, 15 eet or less, just a little more inicky. White 1/4 oz jig with a white Keeper curl tail grub was also hot when ish were located. Hop the jig along the bottom. A slow presentation with the Texas rig best and slight shake and drag o the darthead seemed to be the best presentations with stained water in the very low 50's.
      City: Paso Robles

      Tips: When the water rises and gets muddy the ish go shallow also. Usually 10 eet or less. Jigs and worms ished slow best in darker colors.

Friday, January 3rd, 2003

  • Tulare County
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      Water Temp: 47-48 deg's

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: went up at 7:30 am. Found bait at 45 eet and got 4 with 1 going 15 1/2 inches. Then ished or 2 hours without a bite. Tried everywhere then went out rom rock wall in 55 eet and got 7 up to 17 inches, on 3/4 oz spoon( gold). Went home at 1 pm.
      City: Visalia

Thursday, January 2nd, 2003

  • San Bernardino County
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      Water Temp: 46

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Fished a dropshot on the deep points o the main channel. Found ish between 30-45 t. on most o them. Landed 6 ish, all 2lb. or better (best was a 4+). Must land and release ish quickly or be prepared to "izz" them. Had to do so on two ish inspite o our eorts to avoid the problem. Not a diicult procedure i you do your homework. All-in-all, a better day ishing then it was catching(weather was outstanding!)
      City: Rancho Cucamonga

      Tips: Lake ees have increased to 9 dollars($5

Monday, December 30th, 2002

  • Washoe County
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      Water Temp: 52

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: I went to Pyramid today (12/30) by mysel.Weather: clearWater temp: 52 Air temp: 62Wind: 0 - 2 MPHWater Level: Very HighI was tired rom hunting yesterday so I go up at 8 AM, putted around the house and inally let the house at 10 AM. Got to Pyramid at 10:45 and was starting to ish by 11:00. Putted around looking or ish on the sonar and ended up at Yellowbar where I saw some ish on the meter and where other people were ishing. Baited up two lines, and waited. Ater about 10 minutes I started to see more ish on my meter and started to get bites. I kept throwing out chum, errr, the anchovy heads that were cut o rom my bait that I chopped up... about every 10 or 15 minutes and ater a while I was getting so many bites that I couldn't always keep two lines in the water. Ater about an hour and a hal I stopped counting the ish I caught ater I reached 20. Most were small (12 - 14 inches) and I only kept ive (all over 18 inches - 18", 20", 20", 21", 22"). I decided to leave at 3 PM but wanted to take a look at the dam. I went over there and did a slow sweep. There were 7 boats tied up to the buoy and 4 boats either anchored to the island or driting. I saw 3 ish caught while I was going by (all small ish).I also saw some people beached at Spanish Point catch a ish (looked about 18 - 20 inches).So, the bite is still on at Pyramid rom what I can tell. It also looked like the dam area is starting to pick up again. All o the ish were thin but no where near as bad as last time. Some o the smaller ish were actually starting to get bellies on them. Hope you have a Happy New Years,--Ed
      City: Valenica

      Tips: Chop up those anchovy heads and toss them in the water. Also wash your knie and hands in the water ater each baiting and spash a lot, it does attract the stripers (and the oils rom the bait attracts the ish too!). Also, big bait

Thursday, December 26th, 2002

  • Tulare County
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      Water Temp: 46-47 deg's

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: Water temp is down to 46 degree's. ished or 5 hours. marked ish around 50-55 eet and bait at 35-45 eet. nothing. just a nice cold day to drive the boat around. ished 11 till 4 pm.
      City: Visalia

Friday, December 20th, 2002

  • San Luis Obispo County
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      Water Temp: 56

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: lake has come up,about 15 eet,lots o red mudd,loating logs,becareul-islands at west ramp at oak-shores just went under the water.ever shallow,cantinas has just got water in it.new years day trounament at naci,team or single, god bless
      City: oak-shores

      Tips: be care-ul

Saturday, December 14th, 2002

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

      Report: ished the are o the dam thursday, along with about 8 or 9 other boats. 99% o the ish being caught were little dinks that were released. two weeks earlier we caught some much larger ish in the same area. can anyone suggest where to ind better striper action.
      City: bakersield

Sunday, December 8th, 2002

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

      Report: On the water at about 9:00, ished main lake points rom 15' to 35' at the north end o the lake, very slow. Tried drop shotting, split shotting, jigs and spinners. Got one nice smallmouth (about 2lbs.) all day on a spoon along the clis at the south end o the lake. Sunny but it was cooler. Beats work anytime!
      City: King City

Wednesday, December 4th, 2002

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      Water Temp: 58

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: The bite is a little slow but quality ish. Full winter pattern. Drop shotting in 30' produced several 14"-16" spots and I spooned a 3.5# and 3# largemouth in 50'. This is my third trip in two weeks and I haven't caught a small ish yet. Lots o snags since the trees are just under the water. Erich
      City: Reedley

      Tips: Get over them with your graph and work 'em over.

Sunday, December 1st, 2002

  • Tulare County
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      Water Temp: ?

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: The rain has the lake all turned upside down. real muddy water and debri in every cove and pocket has made ishing very bad or some time. might not be good till next year. tight lines brian
      City: Visalia

Saturday, November 30th, 2002

  • San Luis Obispo County
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      Water Temp: 58

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Water is very low. Fished main lake points with rock. 3/8 oz. jigs in brown and drop shot 4" Keeper Custom Worms in #1064. Lots o small ish, largest spot was 1.3 lbs. Five ish limit would have been about 5.25 lbs. Still looking or the bigger ish, they're here just have to look or them. Seems like these ish are roaming alot looking or schools o shad. Lots o shad around though.
      City: Paso Robles

      Tips: Fish slow and hard.