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20 FRESHWATER Nov 9 - 23, 2018 VOL.37 • ISS. 24 chartreuse/black, Cohen disclosed. Anderson Reservoir fishing pressure is light. Anglers are picking up some bass in the ½ to 1-1/2 lb. range while fishing drop shot rigs off the dam. - Dan Bacher FRESHWATER REPORTS: CONTINUED FROM PG 17 SANTA CLARA VALLEY LAKES SHASTA Chesbro Crappie Bite Turns On COYOTE – If you want to hook crappie near San Jose, Chesbro Reservoir offers the top chance at success now. “Boaters are hooking the crappie while using crappie jigs and redworms at 20 to 25 feet deep,” said Gavin Cohen at Coyote Bait and Tackle. “Shore anglers are also picking up the slabsides to the left of the boat ramp and off the dam. The crappie range from ½ to 1-1/2 pounds.” Anglers are also bagging some smaller bass in the 1 to 1-1/2 lb. range while throwing 3/8 oz. spinnerbaits with chartreuse on them. Chesbro and Uvas reservoirs offer the best largemouth fishing. Largemouths averaging 2 to 3 pounds and going up to 8 pounds are grabbing jigs, Senkos and stickbaits, noted Cohen. “Both lakes are producing catfish averaging 4 to 10 pounds for fishermen tossing out mackerel and anchovies,” he tipped. “Larger fish to 18 pounds have been reported lately.” Coyote bass fishing is mediocre now, but crappie are hitting red worms or 1/32 and 1/16 oz. jigs in pink/black and Shasta Slowly Transitions into Fall Pattern BRIDGE BAY - The fall transition has begun at Shasta, but mild weather is making the switch slow and prolonged. As a result, the trout are scattered and the bass remain moderately deep much of the day. While the trout are scattered, limits are still the rule on rainbows that run 12 to 22 inches. Browns have been hard to find as they push up the river arms in preparation for spawning. For rainbows, standard shad imitations such as Kastmasters, Speedy Shiners, Cripplures and Wiggle Hoochies are all great choices. The key to success is to stay on the move probing different levels of the water column. There are rainbows right beneath the surface and down as deep as 50 feet. The main body and lower ends of the arms have been the best general areas for trouters. Bass anglers can score big numbers of spotted bass to 2 pounds while working vertically with drop shot rigs and spoons. There has been some reaction action early and late in the day, but overall the vertical stuff has been working better. As of press time, Shasta was 92 feet from maximum pool and dropping about 4 inches per day. Boaters are advised to use caution as rocks and other These anglers fished the Sacramento with Capt. James Netzel this October and obstructions are now nearing the surface and not all limited out on chrome bright king salmon. Photo courtesy of TIGHT LINES GUIDE SERVICE, Loomis. of them sport hazard markers. TAHOE Big Macks Go on Bite! 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