Fish Sniffer On Demand Digital Edition Issue 3621 Sept 29- Oct 13 2017 | Page 16

14 Sept. 29 - Oct. 13, 2017 FRESHWATER VOL.36 • ISS. 21 Angler Qwest: Designed By Fishermen For Fishermen A ngler Qwest, by Apex Marine, is an exclusively designed pontoon boat for the serious fish- erman who also wants a boat to entertain, ski, relax and enjoy lake life with family. If fishing is your main prior- ity, the Angler Qwest is exactly what you’re looking for, with true fishing amenities and a charter boat feel… but at the same time, doesn’t lose the This young man was fishing at Lake Camanche on September 1 when this feisty spotted bass decided to strike. Photo courtesy of the LAKE CAMANCHE RECREATION AREA, Lake Camanche. FRESHWATER REPORTS: CONTINUED FROM PG 10 CAMANCHE LAKE cont. fantastic day in my book that you all know that I keep,” she added. Robbie Dunham reported solid trout action also on his trolling adventure with Diana Stockton. “We had 20 grabs, with 5 coming off and we released another 5 trout. We boated our 10 fish limits at 30 to 45 feet deep at Little Hat Island and the river Channel with Speedy Shiners,” said Dunham. Bass anglers are also reporting solid fishing. John Loverin of Pro Cast Fishing reported catching and releasing 10 bass in the 2 to 4 lb. range on his latest trip to the lake. “All of the fish were largemouths except one 4 lb. spotted bass,” he explained. “I was targeting the bigger fish with Whopper Poppers and wakebaits. If you want to catch a bunch of bass in the 1 lb. range, you can fish smaller baits for them. I fished upriver past the island.” The lake level is only 4 feet from full right now. Voss expects the water level to hold for the next few weeks. “A couple of our guests reported good fishing for rainbows and brookies on the West Fork of the Carson River in the Hope Valley area while fishing worms and salmon eggs lately,” said Voss. “Fly fishermen are also picking up trout.” Fishing pressure has been very light at Lower Bear River Reservoir lately. Expect the rainbow, brown and mackinaw fishing to pick up with the arrival of cooler weather. unique and distinct, multi-functional quality and comfort features and options that make this series truly custom and unlike anything you’d ex- pect from a pontoon fishing boat. For more information about the full lineup of Qwest pontoon boats, please contact Auburn Out- board Marine at (916) 652-1660 or visit them online at www. auburnoutboard.net CLEAR LAKE COLLINS LAKE Bass Bite Tapers Off Bass Are Boiling On Shad Early, Late In Day YUBA CITY - Since Larry Hemphill, fishing guide, and his clients reported catching and releasing around 60 largemouth on a trip to Clear Lake, the bite has shut down as the action goes into its annual fall transition. ‘Fishing has really slowed down,” said Dave Brabec at Clear Lake Outdoors. “It was really good about a month ago, but now all of the b