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
By Arlando Abella Recently my buddy Jarred Mcachrean and I decided to go looking for Delta stripers. It all started when Jarred texted me one morning and asked if I wanted to go fishing. We met in Galt, Ca and … Continued
By Mike McNeilly I don’t get out after stripers the way I used to. Logistically, I just can’t get over the hurdles. They are a long ways from my home, and my time is stretched thinner than ever. There are … Continued
Striper fishing on the San Joaquin River in the Delta has been superb this year, with a few slower periods mixed in. Wanting to join in the action before the fishing slowed down, I fished with James Netzel of Tight … 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 Alex Cady I have been chasing Striped Bass all over California for most of my life. From a young kind chasing on the Colorado River to the Sacramento Delta and a bunch of my local SoCal Lakes. With this … Continued
By Cal Kellogg Spring is the classic time for the bass angler to reach for a lizard. Since spring is looming right around the corner, let’s look at spring applications for these fantastic four-legged creature baits. Now there are a … Continued
The weather has been tough. We’ve had heavy snow in the mountains, heavy rain in the foothills and valley and the snow level has fluctuated wildly at times, meaning that plenty of fresh snow has been melted by falling rain. … Continued
by Jack Naves Using bait is a great way to put fish into the boat when fishing for striped bass. Soaking bait works, but the biggest issue some anglers have is timing when to set the hook. They typically set … Continued
By Jack NavesI looked up to check my striper rod, but it stood frozen against the clear blue sky. I spooned a mess of cured salmon eggs onto a square of netting. As I attempted to form a salmon roe … Continued