By Paul J. Kneeland The spring Shasta Lake Trout & Salmon Derby presented by Kokanee Power and the Shasta Lake Business Owners Association took place on May 4th and 5th. John Brassfield of Trucksmart Stores and I once again were … 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 Cal Kellogg June is a premier month for trout fishing in the Golden State, simply because fishing opportunity is at its highest for both boaters and bank anglers. In June California trouters have a plethora of different trout waters … Continued
Of all the places I get invited to fish, one of my personal favorite fisheries is the Farallon Islands. There’s just something alluring to me about being miles off shore fishing the depths of the ocean in the shadows of … Continued
The NorCal Trout Anglers Challenge Tour returned to Collins Lake on April 13 – and as usual, the parade of big fish at the weigh in didn’t disappoint the 250 anglers participating in the event. “What a way to go … Continued
By Cal Kellogg Picture the scene, your deer hair mouse lands delicately along the edge of the tules. You begin twitching the fly forward. Suddenly the water bulges, the tules shutter and you see the sleek green largemouth as it … 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 Cal Kellogg The morning had been slow and frustrating. I’d trolled a pair of Arctic Fox flies for several miles, peddling the Hobie Pro Angler 14 at 1.5 to 1.8 mph. For my efforts, I’d gotten one strike early … Continued
A total of 606 anglers fished in gorgeous spring weather at Rancho Seco Reservoir during the annual Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) Trout Derby on April 6 and 7. “The annual SMUD derby has always been a ton of … Continued
by Jack Naves Adam hurled a cast towards the middle of the clear still waters. I instructed him to prop the rod up against my backpack so he could detect a bite. As he positioned his setup, the rod … Continued