Fish Sniffer On Demand Digital Edition Issue 2723 Oct 26-Nov 9 | Page 20

18 Oct 26 - Nov 9, 2018 Freshwater Freshwater reports: Continued from pg 14 fishing from boats as well as shore and fly fishing from tubes and boats has also been good. Fly anglers are using twin lakes specials, wooly buggers, leech patterns and matukas with soft hackle and zug bug droppers,” said Reid. “The flows on the East Walker have been bouncing up and down a bit lately but it doesn’t seem to have affected the fishing much. Right now, it’s running at about 144 cfs. The fishing has been pretty good overall though of course we get some poor reports mixed in with the good ones. The good reports have been from anglers mostly fishing nymphs but the streamer action is improving lately as well,” Reid wrapped up. Feather River The King Bite Keeps Going! YUBA CITY – Salmon fishing on the Feather from the unimproved boat ramp above the Thermalito Afterbay Outfall to 200 yards above the Live Oak boat ramp will close after October 15, though fishing for steelhead and other fish species will remain open. The fishing should remain very good, based on the hot action that Rob Reimers found in the Yuba City area, which will remain open through December , prior to the closure of the upper section of river. “Two of us landed two salmon weighing 20 pounds each by 7 a.m. on my last trip north of the Trestle Bridge,” he said. “If we had more people in the boat, we could have caught more fish. How To Shawn hit the Sacramento River in late September thinking stripers. Instead this big bad salmon ambushed his swimbait. Photo courtesy of RYAN COLLIGAN, Sacramento. We anchor fished with Brad’s Killer Fish in dragon fly and copper now/glow tail patterns.” On a previous trip, Reimers and two other anglers landed one fish limits of Chinooks while fishing below the outlet. The bag limit for fall-run Chinook Salmon on the American, Feather and Sacramento rivers is one fish, and the possession limit is two fish, according to the 2018-2019 Supplemental Sport Fishing Regulations. - Dan Bacher By Cal Kellogg Two years ago, I said goodbye to the Ziplocs when I got my first waterproof backpack from Grundens. The black backpack was called the 30 liter Rumrunner pack. Early this year I gave that black pack to a friend of mine in need of waterproof bag because I’d just gotten my hands on a new camo version of the 30 liter Rumrunner. That camo pack is now my dedicated daypack whether I’m chasing bucks in the mountains or lingcod beyond the Golden Gate. The pack is constructed from 500 Denier PVC Tarpaulin Fabric with 100-percent RF welded seams and roll-top closures to keep clothing, tackle, ammunition, electronics and other gear dry and protected in the wettest and wildest conditions. They are built for use on the high seas, wild rivers or in the backwoods. The Rumrunner Backpack also features a roll-top closure for a fully waterproof seal. A moisture wicking, padded back panel provides increased comfort during long treks and strenuous activities. In addition to its large main compartment, the Rumrunner features a convenient front mesh pocket with retention straps, two water bottle pockets and sturdy padded shoulder straps for increased comfort. A thick webbed waist strap helps position the backpack and secures loads during strenuous outdoor activities. When hunting I typically carry from 25 to 30 pounds of gear in the pack, but I gave it a good test this fall after I’d harvested and field butchered my deer. On the first trip back to the truck for a traditional pack frame, I loaded my Rumrunner down with the buck’s head and about 20 pounds of meat. This combined with the gear I already had pushed the weight of the pack to well over 50 pounds. I was worried that this load might cause a shoulder strap failure during the 2 mile hike back to the vehicle, but subsequent inspection has shown that I had nothing to worry about. The straps are just as sturdy and well attached as they were when the bag brand new. If you don’t have a waterproof pack, get one and say goodbye to wet clothes, soggy lunches, ruined cameras and crunchy Ziploc bags! Leatherman Wave Multi Tool I’ve got a pretty extensive collection of continued from page 15 Folsom Lake Use Carolina Rigs, Jigs and Drop Shots for Black Bass SACRAMENTO – You can expect black bass, rainbow trout and king salmon fishing to heat up with the cooler weather, but fishing pressure has been relatively light on Folsom Lake lately. The water temperature was still 71 degrees at Folsom Lake Marina at press time. Folsom Lake is holding 457,674 acre feet of water, 47 percent of capacity and 84 percent of average. The lake is 411.015 feet in elevation. Folsom Lake is open to boating and there is no speed limit on the entire lake, according to the Folsom Lake Marina. State Parks usually sets the 5 mile an hour speed limit on the entire lake when it drops to elevation 400’. There is always a 5 mph speed limit within 200 feet of shore and caution should always be used when operating your boat. “The ramps at Granite Bay, Folsom Point and Hobie Cove are still in operation,” according to the marina. “The top of old Salmon Falls bridge, located on the south fork of the VOL.37 • ISS. 23 American River is just below the water’s surface. The bridge is well marked, but use caution when boating both forks of the river.” For black bass, Don Paganelli of Paganelli’s Bass Fishing Experience recommended fishing the main body points off Browns Ravine and Granite Bay. “Fish the points and deeper structure with Carolina rigs, jigs or drop shot rigs.” He advised. As water temperatures cool, you can expect the rainbow trout and king salmon bite to perk up on Folsom. When the reservoir undergoes its annual fall turn over, shore fishing can be as good or even better than fishing from a boat as the fish move into the shallows to feed. Bank anglers should toss out nightcrawlers, PowerBait and live minnows at Browns Ravine, Granite Bay and Five Percent. Trollers should use Speedy Shiners and other lures or shad in the main body and north and south forks. If you want to catch channel catfish, now is the time to shore fish at Five Percent, Granite Bay, Browns Ravine and other areas on the lake. Use mackerel, anchovies, chicken liver and other baits during the day and evenings. – Dan Bacher Klamath River King Fishing Great on Upper Klamath KLAMATH GLEN – Salmon fishing was excellent on the upper section of the Klamath River from below the Iron Gate Fish Hatchery to Interstate Five just before the river closed to the take of adult Chinook salmon on October 14. “Fishing is awesome,” said Phil Desautels of Smiling Phil’s Guide Service. “We’re catching and releasing 15 to 25 salmon every day while back bouncing salmon roe. Everybody is hooking fish and experienced guides and anglers are hooking lots of fish.” Desautels reported hooking a few small steelhead while back bouncing roe for steelhead also. Expect the steelhead fishing to pick up as the fish move into the river as the salmon move into spawning mode. “I’m now headed to the coast to fish the lower Smith and Chetco rivers for salmon” said Desautels. knives, but if I had to pick one “knife” that I find to be absolutely indispensable it would be my Leatherman Wave. The Wave isn’t really a knife, it’s a multi tool, but amongst its various fold out tools, you will find a pair of knife blades. One is a thin “field blade” that works great for dressing fish or game. The other blade is serrated and takes on tough cutting jobs like severing paracord, rope or fabric. Scattered around the two cutting blades there is also a can opener, several screwdrivers of various sizes, a file, a saw and a scissors. When unit is folded into the open position it forms a needle nose pliers complete with a wire cutters. The middle section of the pliers jaws is machined such that it works well for turning small to medium size nuts and bolts. From a knife standpoint, the Wave is up to just about any challenge. For example, this season I used my Wave’s two knife blades and the saw blade to completely butcher yet another deer. And of course, those same knife blades have been used to cut up more fish then I care to remember. I’ve even cleaned a sturgeon with my Wave when my buddy and I found ourselves “knifeless”. While I do cut up fish and deer with my Leatherman, it seems like I often find myself fixing, assembling or disassem- bling things during hunting, fishing and camping trips. It’s at times like these that the Wave really comes into its own. Why the Wave model of Leatherman? Leatherman makes a bunch of different multi tools that boast a wide range of sizes and accessories. For my needs, I’ve found the Wave to be the best compro- This big king salmon smashed a Brad’s Killer Bait Cut Plug during an early October outing on the mise between size, weight and Sacramento River near the Capital. Photo courtesy of TIGHT LINES GUIDE SERVICE, Loomis. functionality.