By Mark Fong A quick snap of the rod tip sent my small swimbait toward its target. Letting the bait fall through the water column, I methodically counted it down to 35 feet before closing the bail on my … Continued
I have known my friend Mike Rheuby for many years having fished against him in black bass tournaments back in the day. More recently I have fished with him quite a bit and I always enjoy the time on the … Continued
By Mark Fong For many years, I have heard about the fishing exploits of Jeff Soo Hoo, so much so that when I first contacted him, I felt that I had known him for years. Soo Hoo, now Captain Jeff, … Continued
By Mark Fong Wintertime bass fishing can be a formidable endeavor for many reasons. Unstable weather, cold water, and low activity levels present a myriad of challenges for even the most ardent anglers. Lots of anglers believe that the only … Continued
by Mark Fong For many years I spent the entirety of my time on the water chasing after little green fish from the deck of a bass boat. I used to scoff at the idea of spending my valuable time … Continued
Nothing is more exciting than a vicious top water strike and buzzbaits have a well-deserved reputation for generating giant blowups and big bass. Buzzbaits have been around for a long time but with the flood of newer and flashier baits, … Continued
Summer is kokanee time in Northern California and some of the best fishing is happening right now at Stampede Reservoir near the town of Truckee. You would be hard pressed to find anyone more in tune with this fishery than … Continued
Captain James Netzel of Tightlines Guide Service is one of the premier trolling experts in the Sacramento Area. As a special for Fish Sniffer Readers, we spoke with Captain James as he was gearing up for the fall striped bass … Continued
Since their debut last season, Cousins Tackle CPX Saltwater Rods have taking Northern California by storm. Designed for the West Coast Angler by master rod builder Wade Cunningham, each CPX rod is performance tuned using specifically engineered moderate action blanks … Continued
It all started with a text from Captain Anthony Langes of HelpUFish Charters. At first I received a picture of multiple big striped bass followed by the simple question, “This weekend?” Unfortunately, due to previous commitments I was not able … Continued