Fish Sniffer On Demand Digital Edition Issue 3802 Jan 4-18 | Page 11

SPORTS EXPO PREVIEW VOL.38 • ISS. 2 B 9 Fish Eastern Sierra Waters Year-Round! ishop is a popular Golden State trout fishing destination during the regular open season, the end of April is not allowed on the water. Directly below Pleasant Valley Reservoir, the fly angler will find a three mile stretch of designated wild trout water on the Lower Owens River. Governed by special regulations - catch and release barbless hooks and no bait – this section of water, home to mostly brown trout, has become recognized as one of the premier fly-fishing locations in the state. Below the wild trout area, general regulations where there are more rainbows and wild browns. For a little solitude, head down to the Owens River Gorge. It’s a bit of a walk, but worth the journey. There are also some guided float trips on the Owens River near Bishop, so check out the local guiding services at www.bishopvisitor.com. through November 15th. Now, a few more anglers are realizing that the year-round waters are worth the trip, and just require a few more clothing layers and some cold-weather gear. Quiet and uncrowded, Bishop is the place to be. The highlight of the year-round season is Bishop’s annual Blake Jones Trout Derby. Both the Owens River and Pleasant Valley Reservoir are primed with heavy-weight broodstock and rainbow trout. Grab your warm gear because this derby is off the hook!! Fishermen and women will be vying for their share of more than $10,000 in prizes on March 16th, 2019. Don’t miss the 51st year of the biggest trout derby in California! Pleasant Valley Reservoir is a steady winter and spring producer, with rainbow and brown trout filling the stringers. Fly fisher folks favor the float tube scene, and bait anglers find more than a mile of easy shoreline access. Boating T January 4-18, 2019 The Rogue Jet Yukon: Big Performance, Small Package! he Rogue Jet Yukon is an 18.5 foot boat that offers big boat perfor- mance with the benefits of a smaller footprint and of course it’s a Rogue Jet so it looks good and has the durability of a tank! The Yukon borrows features from the Coastal series with 36 inch sides, an extended 78-inch-wide bottom and an extra wide 102 inch beam that makes it the biggest, safest and driest riding boat in its class. It comes standard with an offshore motor bracket with full width platform that extends the bottom of the boat another 32 inches. The Yukon is a heavy duty all welded aluminum boat that comes with these standard features: full powder coating, See us at the Sacramento ISE Show Jan. 17-20, 2019 at Cal Expo! LOCATED JUST walk thru windshield, dual windshield wipers, full instruments, top & side curtains, premium suspension seats with folding arms, rear bench seats with storage and backrests, locking glove box, premium vinyl decking, bow storage, 40 gallon built in fuel tank and much more. The Yukon package also features a custom Guardian all aluminum trailer as standard equipment. This is one of the strongest, solid and downright beautiful boat trailers on the road. And they weigh 400 to 500 pounds less than conventional trailers. Guardian Trailers are custom made at Rogue Jet right alongside the hull that will be sitting on them! These trailers feature all aluminum construction, with ten ply 15” radial tires, disc brakes, oil bath hubs, LED lighting and more. The Rogue Jet Yukon 185 has a long list of available features like a rear transom door that opens to the off shore bracket, swing tongue trailer and more. If you would like to check out a Rogue Jet Yukon in person or learn about any other boat in Rogue’s epic lineup, drop by their booth at the Sacramento ISE show this January. See us at the Sacramento ISE Show Jan. 17-20, 2019 at Cal Expo 2019 21” SEA SKIFF Complete package with Yamaha 4 stroke outboard and custom trailer Your Fishing Boat Expert! BoultonPowerBoats.com Call (888) 373-7330 3802 3802