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ALMANOR / BUCKS LAKES

Bucks Kokanee Hot , Trouters Continue To Score At Almanor

CHESTER - At Bucks Lake anglers are scoring consistent limits of kokanee salmon that run 12 to 13 inches . Most days , most anglers are off the water early with limits .

Bryan Roccucci of Big Daddy ’ s Guide Service has been fishing for Bucks Lake kokanee for over a month with great results .

This season Roccucci has become a great believer in the blades , spinners and hoochies offered by Paulina Peak Tackle and is now using their gear almost exclusively at Bucks .

At Lake Almanor , trout fishing has slowed now that the fish have spread out and are feeding on pond smelt . Most of the trout

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currently being hooked are rainbows in the 2.5 to 4 pound class .

Patience and a brisk troll with smelt imitating lures is the winning approach . Gulp ! Minnows teamed with 6 inch Sling Blades are working as are Needlefish and Speedy Shiners trolled without blades .

Smallmouth fishing is rated as fair to slow , with some decent topwater action taking place during the last hour of daylight along the lake ’ s west shore .

When the night time temperatures start dropping into the 30 ’ s and Almanor ’ s surface temperature begins dropping , anglers can expect some outstanding minnow plug trolling for big browns and rainbows , but that action is likely 6 to 8 weeks in the future .

PUBLIC SEMINARS AND EVENTS

KITTLE ’ S WATERFOWL SALE August 26-September 2 , 2017- If you ’ re a duck and goose hunter , the annual Kittle ’ s Outdoor And Sport Company ’ s waterfowl sale is the one event you can ’ t afford to miss out on . During the sale there is storewide savings on everything you ’ ll need when the season opens and the birds start streaming back into the Sacramento Valley ! Kittle ’ s is located at 888 Market St . in Colusa , Ca . If you have any question or for more details you can call ( 530 ) 458-4868 or visit the Kittle ’ s websitewww . kittlesoutdoor . com .

CALIFORNIA STATE DUCK CALLING CHAMPIONSHIP August 26 & 27 , 2017- The City of Colusa and Kittle ’ s Outdoor & Sport Co . once again have the honor of hosting this fantastic event . The State Championship Event gives California Sportsman and Sportswoman the opportunity to test their calling skills in a competitive environment , and possibly qualify for the prestigious 81st Annual World Championship in Stuttgart , Arkansas . The calling contest will be held at Colusa ’ s Veteran ’ s Memorial Park right across from Kittle ’ s . Kittle ’ s is located at 888 Market St . in Colusa , Ca . If you have any question or for more details you can call ( 530 ) 458-4868 or visit the Kittle ’ s website-www . kittlesoutdoor . com .

SACRAMENTO FISHERMAN ’ S WAREHOUSE SEMINAR August 31 , 2017 – Rob Warner will talk about river fishing for salmon . The seminar starts at 6 pm and the store is located at 9035 Folsom Blvd . Sacramento . For more information , call ( 916 ) 362-1200 .

September

JACKSON RANCHERIA HOTEL AND CASINO PRESENTS THE TEMPTATIONS REVIEW WITH DENNIS EDWARDS September 2 , 2017 - Jackson Rancheria is featuring a performance by The Temptations Review . For more information , call the casino at ( 800 ) 822-9466 .

LAKE AMADOR

34.32 Lb . Bag Wins Moonlighter Tournament

IONE - The team of Wally Gallagher and Alan Glowski won first place in the Moonlighter Bass Tournament held at Lake Amador this August with 10 fish weighing a total of 34.32 pounds .

They also bagged the big fish weighing 9.36 pounds . They took home $ 1100 for their big win , according to Elizabeth Lockhart at the Lake Amador Resort .

The team of Steven Botiller and Dennis Torre came in second with 32.74 pounds . They won $ 600 .

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THE “ REAL ” FALL RV SHOW AT CAL EXPO September 7-10 , 2017 - The “ Real ” Fall RV Show is rolling into Cal Expo . If your in the market for a new or first time RV this show is a must attend event . For more information or to schedule a one on one appointment with the folks from RVs of Sacramento , give them a call at ( 877 ) 332-1769 .

SHAVER LAKE KOKANEE POWER TEAM FISHING DERBY September 9 , 2017 - The Shaver Lake team derby offers anglers an opportunity to compete for cash and prizes . For information , call ( 559 ) 871-3270

SPORTSMAN ’ S WAREHOUSE ROCKLIN HUNTERS EDUCATION COURSE ! September 14 , 2017 - Earn your California Hunter ’ s Education Certificate The in store class runs from 4pm to 8pm . Sportsman ’ s Warehouse Rocklin is located at 6640 Lonetree Road , Rocklin , Ca . For more information , call the store at ( 916 ) 782-9900 .

JACKSON RANCHERIA HOTEL AND CASINO PRESENTS STYX IN CONCERTA September 17 , 2017 - Jackson Rancheria is featuring a performance by STYX . For more information , call the casino at ( 800 ) 822-9466 .

October

RIO VISTA BASS DERBY October 13-15 , 2017 - The Rio Vista Bass Derby is one of the oldest fishing tournaments in the U . S . Big prizes are up for grabs . If you love fishing the Delta this is a must attend event . For more information , call ( 707 ) 374-2700

SHASTA FALL TROUT DERBY October 14 & 15 , 2017 - Shasta Lake is only about 25 feet from the top , boat launching is easy and the trout bite is great . If you ’ re a trout troller this is the one event you won ’ t want miss . For more information about this exciting fall fishing event , call ( 800 ) 953-4432

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placed third with 29.16 pounds . John and Clarence Morla placed fourth with 25.9 pounds . Finally , Mike Hara and Mike Mendelhall captured fifth place with 23.54 pounds .

“ A total of 17 boats entered the tournament ,” said Lockhart . “ The anglers reported good fishing , but didn ’ t disclose what baits they were using .”

“ Trout fishing remains slow , but the crappie , bluegill and catfish are loving the warm water , with a surface water temperature of

Travis Walker pulled this impressive 17 lb striper out of Lake Del Valle on August 10 .

Photo courtesy of the ROCKY MOUNTAIN RECREATION COMPANY , Lake Del Valle .

80 degrees ,” she added .

She said the Lake Amador Catfish Derby is scheduled from 7 pm to 7 am on September 8 .

The lake level is only 9 feet down , a great level for this time of year .

- Dan Bacher

AMERICAN BASIN

Boaters Lay Into Quality Kokes At Union Valley Reservoir

AUBURN – Union Valley Reservoir in the Crystal Basin is producing some of the state ’ s top kokanee salmon fishing .

Alan Fong of Fisherman ’ s Warehouse in Sacramento reported limit fishing on his latest two trips to Union Valley . The anglers landed fish from 14 to 15- / 12 inches long while trolling Radical Glow tubes , tipped

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