Hard Pulling on Lake Tahoe Mackinaws
By Stacy Barawed I try to text or have quick chats with my boat captains prior to fishing with them, and I can honestly say that this was the first time a guide had warned me about the possibility … Continued
West Delta Striper Action With Captain Jeff Soo Hoo!
By Stacy Barawed Now that guides are able to get back on the water, this may be the perfect time to book your trip and take advantage of lighter loads. I played hooky from work recently to spend a … Continued
Stormy Weather Trout Action On The Sacramento!
By Stacy Barawed The night before embarking on my first-ever trout trip, I tried to remain cautiously optimistic as 30 MPH wind gusts howled and rattled the windows of my tiny hotel room. I had been looking forward to fishing … Continued
I Caught My First Sturgeon!
By Stacy Barawed My cousin Michael and I had reserved spots aboard the Gatecrasher well ahead of sturgeon season. Our Sunday finally came, and we met at the Pittsburg Marina, wide-eyed and toting enough food to feed an army. It … Continued
Rounding Up Crabs & Rockfish Aboard The Happy Hooker!
By Stacy Barawed I’d been wanting to book a trip with Captain Jonathon Smith and his crew for a while now, so when an opening became available on Sunday’s rockfish and crab combo on the Happy Hooker, I couldn’t pass … Continued
My First Lingcod Hunt Aboard The Pacific Dream!
By Stacy Barawed As I was reeling harder than I’d ever reeled before, I heard a man’s voice over my shoulder. “No matter how hard you try,” he muttered, “you’re never gonna catch that fish…” I ignored the voice, unwilling … Continued
Halibut, Stripers And Rockfish Bite on the Bay
By Stacy Barawed After a long week in the office, the last thing I wanted to do was set a 2 a.m. alarm for Saturday. But when it comes to fishing, I do it happily…and I didn’t even hit the … Continued
Joining A Bass Club…
By Stacy Barawed I still remember the first time I’d heard about the Folsom Bass Team. In the fall of 2017, I noticed a flyer hanging in the communal kitchen of our office building; I can’t recall the exact verbiage, … Continued