VOL. 36 • ISS. 15 ello, Fish Sniffer editor Cal Kellogg here … If you haven’ t heard the news,

July 7- 21, 2017

The Silver Fox is one of only three boats in the world that has a license to provide shark tours to the public at the renowned Farallones Islands in the Pacific Ocean.

Captained by Chris Duba, an expert fisherman and international airline pilot, the Silver Fox has been passed down for generations and offers a host of activities ranging from sport fishing, San Francisco Bay tours, great white shark tours, birthday, anniversary, and corporate parties on the water, as well as burials at sea.

Measuring in at 50 feet long with an interior cabin, the Silver Fox is steel hulled, recently refurbished, and one of the most stable and comfortable boats in the fleet. The boat supplies the fishing gear and they have an outstanding customer service oriented crew that are more than willing to teach a newbie how to cast a fishing pole while entertaining you with stories and the history of San Francisco while on a Bay tour and if requested they can serve drinks at your corporate event or private party!

For more information, give them a call at( 800) 349-5775

1106B Depthpower Downrigger All the features you have come to love with our depthpower series. Now available with more options than ever. Equipped with 300 ft of 200 lb. test braided line. 36”-60” long, 1 1 / 4” dia. telescopic boom. Included, downrigger weight storage hook and sure-stop kit.

as peaceful as sitting on a bluff catching a glimpse of a rare and beautiful bird, or as exhilarating as rushing down Klamath River whitewater rapids.

You can simply sit back and relax while driving through the redwoods on Howland Hill Road, taking a Fun Bus Tour, riding the Sky Trail above the treetops, or cruising the river on a Jet Boat Tour. But, if you’ re more inclined to engage in challenging physical adventures, you can go kayaking, river and ocean fishing, surfing, and hiking and biking on the county’ s more strenuous trails. And there is so much in between like golfing, canoeing, bird watching or having a picnic on the beach.

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Del Norte Fishing

The Smith is the largest wild and scenic river in the United States that has been left undammed. Since the river system maintains almost 200 miles of hospitable salmon and steelhead habitat, the river sees some of the finest runs of Chinook salmon and steelhead in the country.

The Smith boasts the state record for the largest steelhead caught weighing in at whopping 27 lbs. 4 oz. and the second largest Chinook at 86 lbs. The river is

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FishSeeUV also home to cutthroat, some of which reside in the river yearround while others run to salt.

Ocean fishing for rockfish and lingcod is great during the seasons off the Del Norte County Coast out of Trinidad and Crescent City. From May-December, fish for black, blue, copper, yellowtail, vermilion and other rockfish, lingcod, sea trout, and cabezon. Check the latest sportfishing regulations for the exact dates. Pacific halibut season also produces solid fishing off the coast every year. Make sure to check with the CDFW for the latest regulations. During some seasons you can troll for albacore tuna. For more information, contact the Crescent City / Del Norte Visitors Bureau,

1-800-343-8300, www. exploredelnorte. com

Panther Martin now offers a great selection of Salmon and Steelhead lures in many colors, sizes and designs. Super sharp single and treble hooks, ultra-violet, vibrant colors, tails & no tails, true to life salmon egg beads. See the entire line at PantherMartin. com

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2500 Line Puller The ultimate crab and prawn trap pulling machine. This compact puller makes for easy stowing, and attaches directly to your existing Scotty downrigger mounts.

Want more salmon in the box? Begin with the proven action of Luhr-Jensen Kwikfish ® and tailor your color selection directly to water conditions. Choose the enhanced visibility of UV Bright in dark water. Go with bold fluorescent finishes in green water. Break out the metallics in clear water. Only Kwikfish deliver a fishing system to maximize your success under all conditions.

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UV BRIGHT FINISHES NEW FINISHES FOR 2017

400 Orca Rod Holder The inner sleeve opens in one complete motion allowing your rod to be released in an instant. Your fishing rod is lifted straight out into the fish fighting position.