Fish Sniffer On Demand Digital Edition 3806 Mar 1-15 2019 | Page 15

TROUT ANGLERS CHALLENGE VOL.38 • ISS. 6 T 13 March 1 - 15, 2019 NorCal Trout Angler’s Challenge Visits Lake Pardee on March 2! he hottest trout fishing tournament series in the country, the NorCal Trout Angler’s Challenge Series, is slated to visit Lake Pardee on March 2. Big numbers of rainbows and perhaps a jumbo brown trout or two will test the skills of both boaters and bank anglers! Lake Pardee stands out among California reservoirs for the fine trout, kokanee and black bass fishing that it provides for families either going on day trips or camping adventures there. With heavy plants of rainbow trout in the 1 to 5 pound range throughout the season, ninety percent of the anglers go there for the trout or kokanee. Pardee, an East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) reservoir is managed by the Rocky Mountain Recreation Company. The lake is formed on the Mokelumne River near Ione in the Mother Lode region and is planted heavily with rainbow trout throughout the season. Though the trout average 1 to 1-1/2 pounds, plenty of trophy-sized rainbows, including some beautiful holdovers, are caught every year at Pardee. Rainbows are not the only salmonid caught at Pardee. The lake features a sleeper wild population of German LAKE AMADOR browns that spawns in the Mokelumne River. The other salmonid fishery is for kokanee salmon. The kokanee are generally known for their numbers than their size at Pardee. Pardee features some of the best-managed and For both Bank Anglers Sponsored by family-friendly facilities of any reservoir in the state, with beautifully land- scaped grounds, a well maintained marina and launch ramp and superb camping facilities. Top 50 adult finishers from all 2019 tournaments are eligible For more infor- for a chance to win the mation or to sign Grand Raffle Prize up for this family friendly low cast trout fishing event, give Vince Harris Top 25 youth finishers from all a call at (916) 2019 tournaments are eligible 768-0938. Trout Planted Seasonally! • Cafe • RV Park • Waterslide • Campground • Disc Golf • General Store Cafe Open Seasonally On Friday, Saturday & Sundays NorCal Trout Anglers Challenge! and Boat Anglers! WIN A NEW BOAT! 2019 TOURNAMENT DATES • FEB. 2nd .................. San Pablo Dam Res. • March 2nd .............. Lake Pardee • March 23rd ............. Lake Amador • APRIL 13th .............. Collins Lake • OCT. 12th ................ Lake Pardee • NOV. 2-3rd...Tournament of Champions... Brought to Collins Lake you by TONS OF FUN FOR YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY! for a chance to win a Grand Raffle Prize Thousands Of Catchable Trout Planted In Each Lake! Derby hours 7am to 2 pm TOC Entry Fee: $25 per Qualifying Adult Qualifying Kids 15 and under FREE $10 High Roller Side Pot Option (3-Qualifiers Awarded) FREE Raffle after Weigh-in for Eligible Tournament Participants State Fishing Licenses are required and Calif. DFW rules apply ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE AT WWW.ANGLERSPRESS.COM Entry Fee ONLY $20 and KIDS ARE FREE! 209-274 -4739 7500 Lake Amador Dr., Ione, CA 95640 WWW.LAKEAMADOR.COM THE FISH SNIFFER (833)-347-4661 FishSniffer.com FISH SNIFFER DIGITAL!!! Digital subscription now available to the Fish Sniffer. Download the app from iTunes or Google Play. Check us out on magazine.fishsniffer.com or Email digital_subscriptions@fishsniffer.com GREAT PRIZES FOR THE KIDS DIVISION! Phone Entry Reservations: (916) 768-0938 • Enter Online At www.anglerspress.com Mail Entry To: Anglers Press P.O. Box 601956, Sacramento, CA 95680 EXHIBITOR BOOTHS • HUGE RAFFLE AFTER THE WEIGH-IN • PRIZES • FAMILY FUN & EXCITEMENT! *Prizes and payout are subjected to change without notice A Sheldon Bright Production. CASH and PRIZES for the Adults Division! *Boats shown with options. SPONSORED BY: Fisherman’s Warehouse 3806