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12 I March 15 - 29, 2019 TROUT ANGLERS CHALLENGE VOL.38 • ISS. 7 Support the Sponsors that Make the Norcal Trout Angler’s Challenge Tournament Tour Possible! f you’ve ever attended a NorCal Trout Anglers Challenge event in the past, you know that a lot of tackle and bait is given away. Without the tour’s extensive sponsor list these special giveaways wouldn’t be possible. Thomas Lures, Silver Horde, Yo-Zuri, Mack’s Lure/Shasta Tackle, Hot Spot/ Apex, Rapala, Luhr Jensen, Pro-Cure and Dick Nite Spoons will be providing an array of lures, dodgers, scents and more. T Yakima Bait has jumped into the fray once again and is providing all manner of baits including the tried and true Rooster Tail and Flatfish that have been killing trout for decades. Berkley is providing line, bait and more. Pro-Cure Bait Scents is also a part of the NTAC team in 2019, so you’ll be seeing Super Gel and other products at events this season. Last but not least, the team at Fisher- man’s Warehouse are on board. If you want gear tailored to our local fisheries, Fisherman’s is a great place to go! When it’s time to purchase gear, please remember these manufacturers and retailers that have stepped forward to promote the great sport of trout fishing across northern and central California. Plan On Fishing Lake Amador During March 23 Norcal Trout Angler’s Challenge Event! he NorCal Trout Anglers Challenge Tour (NTAC) will go to trout-filled Lake Amador, located in the Mother Lode foothills near Ione, on March 23, 2019. The lake is spilling over the dam and is in great shape for the tournament. Big rainbows and exciting lightning trout are being caught daily! Since the event is expecting a large turn out, anglers need to make their reservations for campsites and boat rentals before they are sold out. If you haven’t already signed up to fish the NorCal Trout Anglers Challenge event at Amador, now is the time! Go to www.anglerpress. com or call tournament director Vince Harris a call directly at (916) 768-0938 to secure your entry! Lake Amador is best known for its superb trout fishing, offering one of the heaviest planting program in northern California. The lake is also home to huge largemouth bass, channel and blue catfish, crappie, bluegill and carp. The facility offers a dual lane paved boat launch that provides safe and easy launching. For those without a boat, the recreation area offers 13.5 miles of shoreline to fish from as well as an extra-large fishing dock that extends over 100’ off the shoreline below the TARGA 18 THE PERFECT DELTA STRIPER BOAT! LAKE AMADOR We carry the full line of Tracker Boats -- the world’s best selling aluminum Fishing Boat! Call or come in and we will find a model and price perfect for you and your family. 3721 www.gfmarine.com Trout Planted Seasonally! • Cafe • RV Park • Waterslide • Campground • Disc Golf • General Store Cafe Open Seasonally On Friday, Saturday & Sundays (800) 759-1632 • Accessories • Tackle • Service clubhouse. For those who want to rent a boat, 12-foot aluminum boats are available for ½ and full day rentals at the Clubhouse. For more infor- mation about Lake Amador, contact 7500 Lake Amador Drive, Ione, CA 95640, (209) 274-4739, http://lakeamador. com/ 209-274 -4739 7500 Lake Amador Dr., Ione, CA 95640 WWW.LAKEAMADOR.COM