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Paul Kneeland

Paul Kneeland

Paul Kneeland is the publisher of The Fish Sniffer Magazine and a lifelong fisherman who has made it his work to support the angling community. He keeps readers connected to fish, gear and opportunities across California, the West Coast and Baja.

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Paul Kneeland fished Gold Lake in Sierra County with John Brassfield in John’s 18’ Duckworth. They fished in the middle of December when you usually can’t access the lake. They caught rainbow and german brown trout to 17 inches casting plastics using a 7 foot Wade Rods ultralight spinning rod with...

9 Jan 2026
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Hot Fishing in Magdalena Bay

Hot Fishing in Magdalena Bay

Hot fishing in Magdalena Bay! By Paul J. Kneeland Last September, my brother Ken from Merino, Colorado and I took a trip to Magdalena Bay, on the Pa...

Lake Tahoe Report

Lake Tahoe Report

Lake Tahoe Kokanee on Fantastic Bite in August Fishing remains consistent on Lake Tahoe with surface temps in the mid-60s°F. Kokanee are concentrated...

Speedy Shiner Press Release

Speedy Shiner Press Release

The Thomas Lures Speedy Shiner the “go to” fast trolling trout and salmon lure      “The “Speedy Shiner” style of lure appears to date back to the 196...

Silver Horde Press Release

Silver Horde Press Release

Silver Horde for excellent Pyramid Lake Spoons and Plugs!     Silver Horde is a top manufacturer of salmon and trout fishing lures and accessories. Wh...

Shasta Trout Derby Press Release

Shasta Trout Derby Press Release

Don’t Miss the Shasta Lake Fall Trout Derby The Fall Trout Derby at Shasta Lake is happening this October 11 and 12, 2025. The water level at Shasta ...

Pyramid Lake Opener Press Releas

Pyramid Lake Opener Press Releas

Pyramid Lake Opens October 1st! We in Northern California are very blessed to live close to what I consider to be the best trout fishing in the world...

Paul's Staff Tackle

Paul's Staff Tackle

Paul’s Staff Tackle 4408   Paul Kneeland fished Bucks Lake with John Brassfield of Foresthill in John’s 18 foot Duckworth.  They caught rainbow trout ...

Catching Multiple Species at Bucks Lake

Catching Multiple Species at Bucks Lake

Catching Multiple Species at Bucks Lake! By Paul J. Kneeland John Brassfield of Foresthill and I took a quick trip to Bucks Lake with his truck and...

Fantastic Days at Pyramid Lake

Fantastic Days at Pyramid Lake

Pyramid Lake Nevada is home to the world famous Lahontan Cutthroat trout, including the Pilot Peak strain that have been growing in the lake for sever...

Shasta Lake Spring Trout & Salmon Derby

Shasta Lake Spring Trout & Salmon Derby

SHASTA LAKE SPRING TROUT & SALMON DERBY By Paul J. Kneeland The 22nd annual Shasta Lake Spring Trout & Salmon Derby took place on the first weekend ...