4 July 21- August 4, 2017 VOL. 36 • ISS. 16
GO FOR IT!
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HOT BITES...
SAN FRANCISCO BAY STRIPERS
1. Sizzling striper action is on tap. For limits of fish to 16 pounds, drift live anchovies around main bay rockpiles.
PARDEE‘ BOWS
2. Limits of rainbows are being landed by trollers. Wedding Rings, Cripplures and Wiggle Hoochies are drawing strikes from trout to 3 lbs,
BUCKS LAKE‘ KOKES
3. The landlocked sockeye bite is hot. Anglers are landing quick limits of fish to 13 inches on hoochies and dodgers from Paulina Peak Tackle.
FOLSOM CATS
4. Catfish are on the bite. For whiskerfish to 8 lbs, anglers are soaking mackerel, night crawlers and chicken liver during the evening hours.
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GOOD BETS...
BODEGA BAY BOTTOMFISH
5. Limits of quality bottomfish have been the rule for shrimp fly anglers. For a shot at a bonus ling, work hex jigs or mooch frozen mackerel.
AMADOR CATFISH
6. Big hungry catfish are on the feed. Anglers are getting catfish up to and beyond 10 pounds while soaking mackerel, night crawlers and chicken liver.
PIT RIVER TROUT
7. Both fly and conventional tackle anglers are hooking rainbows to 20 inches. Dark colored nymphs and black Panther Martins are the top offerings.
DELTA FROG BITE
8. The frog bite is underway. Anglers are working yellow and white frogs along the edges of weed mats for largemouths to 9 lbs.
SLEEPERS...
SANTA CRUZ ROCKS
9. Rockfish are providing limit-style action for Central Coast anglers. Shrimp flies and small plastic swimbaits are all you need to hook up.
UMPQUA BASS
10. Anglers are landing more than 50 smallmouth bass per day. Topwater bugs and plugs work early and late, while streamers and crankbaits work all day.
LAKE CHABOT CATS
11. Anglers are using cut mackerel and anchovies to draw strikes from whiskerfish. The cats average 4 pounds and range up to 15.
LAKE SHASTA‘ BOWS
12. North state trollers are loading up on rainbows in the 14 to 18 inch class while pulling shad imitating lures. The trout are holding from 30 to 60 feet deep.
COMING SOON... SANTA CRUZ TUNA
13. There is plenty of bait offshore. If the tuna are going to show, it should be within the next 4 to 5 weeks.
SAC RIVER SALMON
14. Salmon fishing will start on July 16. With strong numbers of salmon in the ocean, the opener promises to be outstanding.
FEATHER RIVER KINGS
15. Salmon fishing will start on July 16. Based on the number of salmon that arrived this spring, the early action could be great.
PITTSBURG STURGEON
16. Sturgeon fishing in the deep water areas of Suisun Bay below Pittsburg is generally great in late August. Roe and eel will produce bites.