Fish Sniffer On Demand Digital Edition Issue 3623 Oct. 17- Nov. 10 2017 | Page 14

12 Nor Cal Trout Anglers Challenge Oct. 27 - Nov. 10, 2017 VOL.36 • ISS. 23 Get Serious With Gold Star Dodgers For Trout And More! D odgers do three things that attract fish and trigger strikes. They create vibration and flash. And they can impart an erratic surg- ing motion to lures and baits, depending on how far you rig them behind the dodger. Over the past several years by Cal Kellogg I’ve found myself running herring dodgers from the Gold Star/Silver Horde line up more and more. Gold Star dodgers feature quality hard- ware and consistent performance. To learn more about Gold Star dodgers or Silver Hordes full line of outstanding fishing gear visit them online at www. silverhorde.com PRO-GUIDE V-16 We carry the full line of Tracker Boats -- the world’s best selling aluminum Fishing Boat! Call or come in and we will find a model and price perfect for you and your family. (800) 759-1632 Accessories • Tackle • Service www.gfmarine.com Try A Tasmanian Devil For Collins Lake Trout! T he Tasmanian Devil Lure came to life in the late ‘70’s when the Wig- ston Family of Australia decided to market the lure that they first began developing in the early ‘60’s. Tasmanian Devil lures are hard to cate- gorize. They aren’t really a plug and they certainly aren’t a spoon either. What is certain is that the lures have a seductively erratic action that mimics the movements of a panicked baitfish well. The lures aren’t painted. Instead the color is locked between the layers of clear plas- tic that make up the lure body. This way the colors never get dull or chipped. 14 Foot Tracker With Mercury Motor Valued At $5,000 To Be Awarded To Lucky Anglers At Collins Lake Nov. 4 & 5 Event Courtesy Of Gone Fishin’ Marine! I f you participated in ANY of the 2017 NorCal Trout Angler’s Challenge events and 20% OFF ALL-DAY BOAT RENTALS AT SAN PABLO SHADOW RESERVOIR CLIFFS LAKE (510) 223-1661 The lures work great when trolled and they are even deadlier when casted and retrieved. Tasmanian Devils are very aerodynamic so they cast easily. On the retrieve, imparting a few twitches of the rod tip causes the lure to dip, dive and act generally wounded. This is the kind of abrupt movement that triggers strikes from predatory gamefish particularly fish like trout and landlocked salmon that prey of baitfish such as shad and pond smelt. The next time you’re in the market for some new trout and salmon ammo, give Tasmanian Devil Lures at try. -www. tasmaniandevillures.net. (925) 426-0197 LAKE PARDEE “COMING SOON” LAKE RANCHO SECO DEL VALLE LAKE (925) 449-5201 (209) 748-2318 Offer valid on all boat rentals Monday - Friday For more information about Boating, Camping & Recreation Visit WWW.ROCKYMOUNTAINREC.COM All other boat rental terms and conditions still apply.Offer subject to boat rental availability. Offer expires on 12/31/2017 and is not valid with any other coupon/discount. qualified for the End-of-year championship event to be held on Collins Lake November 4 and 5th, you need to hurry and make sure to get registered for the “BIG SHOW” that will see one of the event’s qualifiers drive away with a new 14 foot Tracker V-Hull boat, with 9.9 hp Mercury motor, and matching trailer valued at over $5,000! And with Collins lake water levels up the way they are, it’s a safe bet that the fishing in this year’s championship event will not disappoint. Remember, if you finished in the top 50 in any one of the five events held this year, you automatically qualify to participate in this year’s championship event - but if qualifiers have not RSVP’d before the deadline of Oct 1st, we will fill the field with those “next in line” that participated in any of the events. For all of 2017, Gone Fishin’ Marine of Dixon, one of NTAC’s premier sponsors, has been supporting the anglers that support this series, and will be doing it in an even bigger way for this championship event as this year’s qualifying anglers will fish for a new 14 foot Tracker V-Hull boat, with 9.9 hp Mercury mo- tor, and matching trailer valued at over $5,000 courtesy of Mark Blanton and the entire Gone Fishin’ Team. And don’t forget....the top 25 kids from each event also qualify to win their own grand prize that consists of a brand new Sea Eagle inflat- able boat valued at over $1