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Finally! My first Striper this year. Finally! My first Striper this year.

I have not done nearly as much Striper Fishing as I did last year because I have... 

Folsom Lake Bass Fishing – I got a couple! Folsom Lake Bass Fishing – I got a couple!

I am fortunate that my wife works two days a week (6AM-12noon) and during the summer... 

Shad Fishing on the American River part 2 – Andrew Shad Fishing on the American River part 2 – Andrew

We hooked up again with Russ from Hog-On Guide service for another evening on the... 

Folsom Lake Bass Fishing – Where are they and what are they eating? Folsom Lake Bass Fishing – Where are they and what are they eating?

I probably fish Folsom Lake at least 2-3 times a week, 2 of those trips will usually... 

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Tournaments

El Dorado Bass – New Hogan Tournament – 3rd Place El Dorado Bass – New Hogan Tournament – 3rd Place

I was partnered with John for this tournament and we decided to pre-fish on Friday,... 

El Dorado Bass – Clear Lake 2 Day Tournament – 4th Place El Dorado Bass – Clear Lake 2 Day Tournament – 4th Place

I was partnered with Richard for the Clear Lake 2 Day tournament. Lucky for me, last... 

5th Place at my first Bass Tournament! Lake Berryessa April 4, 2009 – El Dorado Bass 5th Place at my first Bass Tournament! Lake Berryessa April 4, 2009 – El Dorado Bass

Being that I am still relatively new to the area and I really want to fish some... 

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Destinations

Bridgeport California’s Fish Enhancement Program Bridgeport California’s Fish Enhancement Program

From the website – Did you know that some of the best bait fishing and fly fishing in the West is found in the Eastern Sierra region around Bridgeport California. Residents and visitors to this Mono County community have successfully created a fish enhancement program that will see 50,000 German Browns being planted in local waters annually.... [Read more of this review]

Rivers of a Lost Coast movie Rivers of a Lost Coast movie

At the turn of the 20th Century, a handful of pioneers carried their fly rods into California’s remote north coast and gave birth to a culture that would revolutionize their sport. For a select few, steelhead fly fishing became an obsessive pursuit without compromise. Leading the pack was the mythical, Bill Schaadt, an off-kilter angler famous for... [Read more of this review]

American River Panoramics American River Panoramics

Each time I’m on the American River fishing I will try to get at least one Panoramic shot. Unless of course it’s a “secret” fishing hole. (lol) The North, Middle and South forks of the American River converge upstream of Folsom Reservoir. Below the dam, the main stem of the American River is often referred to as the “Lower... [Read more of this review]

Trout fishing – Eastern Sierra’s South Fork of the Carson river Trout fishing – Eastern Sierra’s South Fork of the Carson river

My buddy Yusef flew up from San Diego this weekend for some fishing. Saturday, we hooked up with another buddy of ours, Jonas who was taking us over to the Eastern Sierra’s for a day of Trout Fishing. Since arriving here in NorCal, I have yet to explore any of the quality fishing we have at our doorsteps… Let alone the Eastern Sierra’s!..... [Read more of this review]

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