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Get on the Water with Rod Down Guide Service

Get on the Water with Rod Down Guide Service

Brandon Abernathy runs Rod Down Guide Service and he's already gearing up for another massive striper season. If you know Brandon, you know the guy just flat out catches fish and keeps his clients busy reeling them in. Right now he's kicking things off out on the Delta. As spring rolls around, he'll be moving his operation over to the Sacramento and Feather Rivers. He always knows exactly where these stripers are hiding. He never really has a bad season, and if you look at his recent photos, you'll realize why you don't want to miss out this year. Plus, people just love getting on his boat because he knows how to show his crew a great time.

His expertise goes way beyond stripers. Brandon's famous around these parts for putting people on giant salmon. Word on the water is that everyone's anticipating a much better salmon season than last year. If California gets the green light and the season opens up, you need to call him immediately. His calendar will fill up fast and he'll absolutely book out. Even if you just want to know what the bite's looking like, give him a call and he'll shoot you straight on what's biting right now.

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If you're looking for a different kind of fight, he also chases sturgeon and halibut all over Northern California. He even heads up to spots like Lake Berryessa, Oroville, and Bullards Bar to drag in some beautiful trout. The bottom line is that Brandon knows how to put you on the fish regardless of what you're targeting. If you're itching to hook into any of these species, you definitely need to get in touch with him before his boat's completely full.

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Brandon Abernathy

Brandon Abernathy

Rod Down Guide Service

Brandon Abernathy, owner of Rod Down Guide Service, is a lifelong North Bay native with unmatched local expertise, guiding anglers to trophy king salmon, kokanee, sturgeon, striped bass, trout, and halibut across the Sacramento and Feather Rivers, Delta, Napa River, Berryessa/Oroville/Bullards Bar lakes, and San Francisco Bay. He focuses on putting you on fish and making sure every trip delivers an unforgettable, great time on the water.

Volume 45 Issue 2 Out Now!

Volume 45 Issue 2 Out Now!