Steelhead Fishing, Should I Stay Or Should I Go? By Dave Jacobs...It’s early February and steelhead season on California’s north coast is without a doubt in full swing. The charge of chrome bright steelhead are now entering the rivers to spawn and steelheaders are looking to pick a fight with one of freshwaters prized fighter’s. Steelheading is a rite of passage that can be enjoyed by all anglers...Read Full Story

Trolling Lake Berryessa, Professional Guide Troy Barr, May 2007... Lake Berryessa is one of the top fisheries in the state. The lake is located in the foothills just out side of Winters, CA. At an elevation of 440 feet, Beryessa holds a surface water area of 13,000 plus acres and a shore line of 175 miles. As a low elevation lake the water in the summer can reach temps over 75 degrees. Berryessa is known for its great population of Kokanee, King Salmon and Rainbow Trout. This lake was planted in the late eighties to early nineties with these land locked fireballs...Read Full Article

         
Fishing Lake Almanor, Professional Guide Doug Neal, November 2006...Lake Almanor is one of Northern California s largest Lakes, and it's beauty is only surpassed by its solid year round fishing.  At the 4500 ft. elevation, and Mt. Lassen watching over it, Lake Almanor is one of California's most diverse fisheries. Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Big Browns, Chinook Salmon, even Catfish are here in good numbers, and size too. Trophy size trout are caught every day somewhere on this lake...Read Full Article

Trip of a Lifetime...Peacock Bass Fishing - Randy Pringle...You are just sitting in front of your TV on a Saturday morning and you are watching these guys throwing great big plugs which look like a small motor boat going across the water, and just like in the movies a swell appears behind the bait just like JAWS and you say to yourself “here she comes” then the explosion and he yells “fish on!”. Man oh man, what I wouldn’t do to go on a trip like that. Well, I did!...Read Full Article

Winter Bass Fishing in California Lakes and Delta, Professional Guide Don Paganelli...At this time of the year (Winter) as well as in the summer months your electronics play the most important part of your fishing arsenal. When the water temperatures dip into the low 50’s and mid 40’s the Bass will relate more to deep structure. This could be a rock pile, creek channel, or a sharp drop off the end of a point. With your electronics you first need to scout out these areas to see if any fish or bait is present. After you have found an area holding fish you need to pick the type of lure that will best serve you...Read Full Article

Bigger Kokes Means More Food and Water, Sep Hendrickson, Host of California Sportsmen Radio Show...This question has been asked several times over the past 15 years, AND it reminds me that it's time to share the answer with our new members and others too...It's a long one...so get comfortable. In California our kokanee do not grow to different or larger sizes based simply on genetics. For the most part kokanee reach larger sizes by eating like pigs. More important than the genetics is the availability of proper water temperatures, and available food supplies...Read Full Article

Kokanee Fishing in the Motherlode, Professional Guide Monty Smith...Kokanee fishing, just the sound of it makes people think of the last time they caught one.  Spring, is the beginning of a new season to come, folks getting their rods and reels ready for yet another year, and yes all the tackle that they bought during the off season just waiting to see what is going to work and how well.  The summer heat, the meeting of old and new friends meeting at the boat ramp just before sunrise getting ready for a fun day on the lake hoping that they are going to be lucky enough to catch their limit of those eager, but sometimes...Read Full Article

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