The area of the Feather River below the Thermalito Afterbay Outlet is legendary for the great steelhead and salmon fishing it has provided to anglers over the years. It also became legendary for the crowds of anglers, including those prone … Continued
If you’re a long time Fish Sniffer reader, you know that when it comes to fishing success I lean toward streaks rather than consistency. At times I can do no wrong. I catch big fish and big numbers of fish … Continued
As I reeled in the Panther Martin spinner towards me through the chilly, crystal clear water, I saw the tip of my second spinning rod begin bouncing as a trout grabbed my bait. I dropped the lure rod, picked up the bait … Continued
Spicer Reservoir, located on the North Fork of the Stanislaus River, is unique among Central Sierra Nevada reservoirs in that it offers anglers a chance to square-tailed rainbows grown out from fingerlings or naturally spawned in the main tributary of … Continued
Fishing in my local area is in a transitional period right now (in other words: not worth the time), but I was itching to get some water time in. My buddy Bret and I made plans earlier in the week … Continued
“Every time we make a determination to set aside a seashore for the use of future generations, every time we build these great projects, we develop the water resources, we set aside recreational areas, we can be sure they are … Continued
Final minutes of the trip… The bite was slow and the fishing was methodical, yet there were big fish around. We had a pair in the box and we’d seen a few dandies landed around us. After spending the entire … Continued
The fat, silvery fish slammed the lure, knocking the line off the downrigger clip, and immediately jumped out of the water in a series of leaps in an effort to free itself of the hook. I grabbed the rod out … Continued
Amador (Ione) Shore anglers are hooking good numbers of channel catfish in the 2 to 5 lb. range while fishing chicken liver, mackerel, anchovies and other cut baits in the coves on Lake Amador. “The best fishing is available … Continued
It had been a tough morning. The kokanee bite of the week before, when two anglers fishing with Monte Smith of Gold Country Sportfishing had caught 9 kokanee in the 15 to 16 inch range and one big holdover rainbow, … Continued