Matt and I decided to try a little bait in the Sac for stripes. We launched at Discovery and headed just South of the Ist bridge with 3lbs of sardines on ice. Neither of us soak bait very often, but we just figured it was the easiest way to at least put a few shakers [...]
Jacob and I had a couple of hours to burn this morning, so we packed up some bassin’ gear and snacks and headed to “The Pond.” We hiked about 1/3 of the way around to a rocky shoreline adjacent to deeper water. Within a couple of minutes of setting up shop, I saw 6-8 bass [...]
After hearing good reports from the Feather down to Rio Vista early in the week and even through the recent wave of weather, Matt and I decided to give the Sac a shot around downtown. The flows were pretty high on Friday night, and still on the rise, so I expected some muddy water and [...]
This morning, Jacob and I decided to take the boat for an early Spring shakedown on the Sacramento River. After picking up Collin, one of Jake’s buddies, we launched at Discovery around 9:30. I knew the river was pretty blown out, but I was surprised to see that conditions have improved greatly since Monday, when [...]
Matt and I decided to try a little bait in the Sac for stripes. We launched at Discovery and headed just South of the Ist [...]
I found a great source for high quality CaliBama Rigs that will not break the bank. A local guy from Galt, Brian Ferris, is producing multiple styles of umbrella rigs for both bass and striper. The rigs can be ordered in numerous sizes from 1/8 to 3/4 oz. heads in 3, 4, and 5 wire configurations. You can also custom order the wire size for both light and heavy applications. [...]
The CA Fish and Game Commission adopted the 2012 Salmon season regulations at their meetings. Check out the Commission’s Press Release here: CA Fish and Game Commission Salmon Season Adoption for 2012 Here’s an excerpt of the important dates: SACRAMENTO RIVER Open Aug. 1 through Dec.16 from the Deschutes Road Bridge near Anderson downstream to 500 feet upstream from Red Bluff Diversion Dam. Open July 16 through Dec. 16 from [...]
