How-Tos

By Boyd Duckett Some people think that the summertime is not the best time to catch bass – much less big bass. The hotter and higher the sun gets, the better sitting in front of the air conditioner begins to … Continued

Fall will be here soon and that means it’s nearly striper trolling time in the Sacramento-San Joaquin delta. This being the case I figure this is a perfect time to go over the basics of Delta striper trolling. I know … 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

Fishing for lingcod with live bait is all fun and games, but for me the reel excitement comes when the conditions allow me to drop metal bar jigs. A lot of guys like to use rubber swimbaits teamed with leadheads. … Continued

I know a lot of folks out there in Fish Sniffer Country reading this article have experienced the thrill of frog fishing, but there are likely an equal number that have heard about it, yet have never given it a … Continued

When I open my vest pocket or tackle box, there are three little lures that I depend on to catch the biggest trout in any given body of water. They I have seen the most selectively feeding trout lose their … Continued

It doesn’t matter if you’re trolling for ocean salmon, river run salmon, reservoir trout, landlocked kings or kokanee, rolling baits are some of the best offerings you can employ. For many years, I’ve been rigging plug cut herring, slipping whole … Continued

By Ned Kehde Days on the water with Ned Kehde aren’t measured by pounds of bass in the livewell or by “5 good bites.” Rather, outings with the Hall of Fame fishing writer mostly distill down to clicks on a … Continued