Joining A Bass Club…
By Stacy Barawed I still remember the first time I’d heard about the Folsom Bass Team. In the fall of 2017, I noticed a flyer hanging in the communal kitchen of our office building; I can’t recall the exact verbiage, … Continued
Midwinter Bassventure At New Melones Reservoir
By Arlando Abella I headed to New Melones to film for my new series on YouTube called “The Fishing Lifestyle”. I arrived at the lake around 8:30 am. With coffee in my hand I immediately begin rigging my 21 ft … Continued
Governor Newsom calls for end to twin tunnels, but supports one tunnel
In his first State of the State Address at the State Capitol on February 12, Governor Gavin Newsom called for an end to Jerry Brown’s Twin Tunnels, but said he supports one tunnel. “I do not support the Water … Continued
NTAC Anglers Bag Big, Bold Trout at San Pablo Reservoir
The NorCal Trout Anglers Challenge (NTAC) tour began the 2019 season on Saturday, February 2 with anglers braving cold and rain to catch lots of quality rainbow trout at San Pablo Reservoir in El Sobrante. “This event was amazing,” said … Continued
Off The Radar Trout Destinations For The NorCal Kayaker
By Kevin Hofer There are plenty of lakes in the Mother Lode and Bay Area that offer kayakers of all experience levels some epic trout fishing at this time of year. These lakes are great but when you want a … Continued
So, You Want To Catch A Sturgeon?
I’ve caught a lot of sturgeon. Not as many as real pros like Jay Lopes, Dave Hammond, Hayden Mullins and Joe Gamez, but I’ve landed my share and more. If you’re a West Coast angler I think you should … Continued
One Bite Away!
by Jack Naves One of the appeals of fishing is the virtue of optimism it breeds. We are always just one bite away from turning a slow day into the trip of a lifetime. This gift of hopefulness keeps us … Continued
Big Numbers of American River Steelhead Excite Anglers
Big numbers of steelhead are showing on the American River, the crown jewel of the Sacramento metropolitan area, attracting plenty of anglers in the quest to hook these hard-fighting sea run fish. The Nimbus Fish Hatchery has trapped a total … Continued
Here Comes The Prespawn, Get Ready For The Most Exciting Bass Action Of The Year!
By Cal Kellogg I am sure that many of you are familiar with the expression “I have no idea how I got here?” This saying may be true of human beings but certainly does not apply to bass as they … Continued
State Senator Bill Dodd Introduces California WaterFix Oversight Bill
Photo meme courtesy of Restore the Delta. On February 1, Senator Bill Dodd (D-Napa) introduced legislation that will require more legislative oversight and public scrutiny of former Governor Jerry Brown’s controversial Delta Tunnels/California Water Fix Project. The bill was introduced … Continued