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Trolling for Stripers in the Delta with Hi's Tackle
Trolling for Stripers supplies: Three Way Swivel, Two Hook Shallow Runner Lure, Hair Jig, Fishing Line, Egg Sinker (optional)
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OAKLEY’S ALMASSEY WINS FLW SERIES TOURNEY ON CAL DELTA
BETHEL ISLAND, Calif. (May 21, 2016) – Charley Almassey of Oakley, California, weighed a five-bass limit totaling 15 pounds, 1 ounce Saturday to win the Costa FLW Series Western Division event on the California Delta presented by Power-Pole with a three-day total of 15 bass weighing 60 pounds, 1 ounce. For his win, Almassey earned $32,880.
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8 Reasons We Don’t Support the Garamendi/Feinstein Bills
As our readers are well aware Senator Dianne Feinstein’s drought bill (SB 2533) now has a companion bill in the House of Representatives. Congressman John Garamendi introduced HR 5247 this week which completely mirrors Senator Feinstein’s legislation. What our readers do not know is that Congressman Garamendi has attempted a full court press on Restore the Delta to support this legislation beginning back in February.
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Recreational Dungeness crab Fishery Now Open Statewide, Commercial to Follow in Seven Days
The last remaining stretch of coast is open to the recreational fishery today and will open to the commercial fishery on May 26, after a seven day notice period. Today the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and the Fish and Game Commission (Commission) were notified by the director of the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), after consultation with the director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), that it recommends lifting the last remaining closure of the Dungeness crab fishery (between a line extending due west from 40° 46.15′ N latitude, the west end of the north jetty at the entrance of Humboldt Bay and north to the southern boundary line at 41° 17.6’ N latitude of the Reading Rock State Marine Conservation Area near Redwood Creek).
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BBT Winner's Interview | 1st Place Castiac
Robert Lutes & Daylon Smiith Win Lake Castaic on May 14, 2016
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Windjammer Fishing Tournaments | California Delta
2016 Bass Tournament Schedule for Windjammer Fishing Tournaments
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Comprehensive Delta Update | May 14
Most Blackie anglers are sticking with Senkos and Tail Slapper swim baits paired with Fatsack Swim Jigs, Wind and overcast this weekend slow rolling Fatsack Tackle blades and Strike King square bills searching ledges near sparse tulle flats. Larger Stripers had another cameo appearance this week yet it was very brief. Crappie and Bluegill also had a improvement this week. Biwaa Sevens in Bluegill and RedHorse patterns rocking the few Bed fish are around.
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Wild West Bass Trail Takes on the Tides: A Delta Stop
The final event in the Wild West Bass Trail (WWBT) California Teams division will be held on the California Delta, Saturday, May 14.
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WWBT Guide to the Delta | California Teams Event May 14
Click for Digital Guide to WWBT California Delta - Lodging, Ramp, Weigh-in, etc.
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Recreational Ocean Salmon Fishing Opens North of Horse Mountain May 16
he California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) announces the recreational ocean salmon season in the Klamath Management Zone (KMZ), the area between the Oregon/California border and Horse Mountain (40° 05’ 00” N. latitude), will open May 16.
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Federal and State Taxes to Fund the Delta Tunnels: Restore the Delta seeks a full accounting of financial plan and state audit
Stockton, CA — Citing a lack of state or federal legislative authorization, Restore the Delta today sent a detailed request under the California Public Records Act to a half dozen public agencies, including the California Department of Water Resources seeking details about the funding plan for the proposed Delta Tunnels (CA WaterFix).
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Comprehensive Delta Update | May 5
Striper Trolling and plug casting has stayed consistent the last few days. Water cleared a bit this week and a few more stripers in the Cache Slough area responded. Trolling the Angry Eyes and Savage Preys is the best bet. Sturgeon anglers moved West . Catfish start to show in better numbers with Mackeral.
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California Halibut Opens May 1
California's recreational Pacific halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis) fishery season will open May 1. This year the fishery will be held to a federally established quota of 29,640 pounds. The open season dates will be May 1-15, June 1-15, July 1-15, Aug. 1-15 and Sept. 1-Oct. 31, or until the quota is reached, whichever is earlier. The open and closed periods are intended to spread fishing opportunities from spring through fall. Anglers are limited to one rod and two hooks while fishing for Pacific halibut.
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Comprehensive Delta Update | April 29
Isleton Striper Trolling and plug casting has improved the last few days. Water cleared a bit this week and a few more stripers in the Cache Slough area responded. Trolling the Angry Eyes and Savage Preys is the best bet. Sturgeon anglers moved West . Catfish start to show in better numbers with Mackeral.
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Red Abalone Public Workshop to be Presented in Santa Cruz
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is currently working on a Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for the North Coast Recreational Red Abalone Fishery. As part of CDFW’s efforts to encourage public participation in the plan development process, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and CDFW will jointly conduct a workshop on the topic. TNC is providing financial support for the event.
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Is your HEAD right for Hunting BIG STRIPERS???
Seminar filmed at Simms Pro Day on the Delta. Part one of a four part series.
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Spiny Lobster Report Cards Due by April 30
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) reminds 2015-2016 Spiny Lobster Report Card holders to return their cards by April 30, 2016 as required by law. The cards must be returned even if no lobsters were taken or no attempts were made to take lobsters.
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Delta Report…. Striper Fishing Goes Again Off This week!
A great Time to remember to Join California Striped Bass Association! Need More Members that Love to Fish and Support this Great fishery!