Every year I look forward to the opening of rockfish season on the central coast. Several times during the season and throughout the summer, I can head out with the family to enjoy the coast and get in a little … Continued
Following numerous violations of the Brown Act that guarantees the public’s right to attend and participate in meetings of local legislative bodies, the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) of Southern California Board of Directors was forced on July 10 to retake … Continued
It had been an early start for Gena, Lucy (my Labrador) and I to arrive at Bullards Bar Reservoir’s Dark Day launching facility by 6 o’clock in the morning. Due to some bad information from the navigation app on my … Continued
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
In a victory for Delta Tunnels opponents urging the Brown administration to oppose Congressman Ken Calvert’s rider banning judicial review of the tunnels and other water projects, California Natural Resources Secretary Laird on July 17 sent a letter to members on the Senate and … Continued
My good friend John Brassfield of Trucksmart stores and I headed up to Caples Lake the hot weekend of June 23rd. It was the perfect destination on a hot weekend – over 100 degrees in the Sacramento Valley, and only … Continued
Usually, big spotted bass come to mind when I think about a trip to Bullards Bar Reservoir, but today, I loaded my Hobie Outback into my truck and headed to the lake in search of kokanee. I’m not much of … Continued
On January 4, 2018, California Governor Jerry Brown joined Oregon Governor Kate Brown and Washington Governor Jay Inslee in condemning President Donald Trump’s plan to expand oil and gas drilling in federal waters as “reckless” and “short-sighted.” Ironically, as the three … 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