It’s was more than 40 years ago, but for some reason I remember the comment like the conversation took place yesterday. I was probably 7 years old and my dad was talking about hunting over a cup of coffee with … Continued
A critical hearing needed to approve Governor Jerry Brown’s controversial Delta Tunnels project has been delayed until February 8. The California Water Fix Hearing Team of the State Water Resources Control Board has delayed the hearing as it continues to … Continued
SACRAMENTO – On January 18, Assemblymember Jim Frazier, D-Discovery Bay, issued a statement responding to alleged unlawful ex parte communications between the State Water Resources Control Board and the Department of Water Resources regarding the proposed Delta Tunnels outlined in complaints … Continued
In the latest battle in the struggle to stop Governor Jerry Brown’s Delta Tunnels project, project opponents today filed motions to stay the hearing for the project, based on what they alleged were “unlawful ex parte communications” between water board staff and Department … Continued
The embattled California Department of Water Resources (DWR) today announced a new director, Karla Nemeth, who has worked in key management positions at DWR since 2009, and the “restructuring” of key positions at the agency. The appointment of Nemeth comes in … 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
The bi-annual Addathon Iron Man Sturgeon Derby returned to the California Delta on the rainy and windy weekend of November 4th and 5th, but it didn’t stop the competing teams from catching mind-blowing numbers of sturgeon. 119 under-size, 104 slot-size, … Continued
Picture the best fireworks display you’ve ever seen: Blast after thunderous blast, with a myriad of dazzling elements all competing for your attention. That’s kind of how it is with the fall bass gorge fest; that exciting time when largemouth, … Continued
Last year, I was able to pull off the improbable trifecta of catching all three targeted species in the Rio Vista Bass Derby. Stripers, sturgeon, and salmon all in one weekend. This year’s derby featured inconsistent fishing. My fishing partner … Continued
From my perch near the cabin I saw it all. Rod No. 6, John Adams’s rod, wiggled a little, stopped moving and then wiggled a bit more. A beat later the tip pulled down hard and stayed down pumping and … Continued