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February 9th, 2012 — Boating, Fishing, Glossary
Dissolved Oxygen – This is the amount of usable or free oxygen present in the water. Dissolved oxygen is typically measured in terms of parts per million or ppm. Dobsonfly – This is a type of large aquatic insect, and its larva is popular for use as hellgrammite bait. Doll Fly – This is a [...]
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Fishing Report: September 4, 2009 Lake Fishing - There is still a decent Kokanee bite to be had at Berryessa. The fish are down between 60 feet and 75 feet beneath the surface. During the week, pressure has certainly been light. At Camanche, the bass are taking surface baits this week, especially during the morning....... -
Planning and Tackle The prime fishing season, at least for the Lake Tahoe area, begins on a typical year in late April and goes until Memorial Day, and then from just beyond Labor Day until the fall stream closure in around mid November. A few of the waters, such as the tributaries in...... -
More Fishing and Boating Lexicon Free Spool - This is a reel allowing for fishing line to be fed through freely to the current or the fish, or it describes the method used to feed line without any resistance or drag to the fish or to the current. Fresh water - This is a term...... -
More Fishing and Boating Lexicon Fishery - This is a term that is used for lakes, rivers and streams where it is possible for people to come and catch fish, or to catch a specific type of fish, such as a trout fishery or a bass fishery. Fish hook - This is a barbless or...... -
Choosing California Fishing Lakes In every area of the state of California, you will find an abundant supply of lakes rife with fish that are waiting to be caught. All told, California has more than 3000 different lakes, reservoirs, streams and other excellent bodies of water that are available to the avid angler who......
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January 27th, 2012 — Boating, Fishing, Glossary
A.C. Plug – This is the brand name of a large top water jointed wooden trout lure. Acidity – The amount of acid in a substance, usually a water soluble one. This is measured on the pH scale where a substance that is neutral, which means it is neither an acid nor base, is a [...]
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Fishing in Florida, A Shark of a Tale Your Fishing Tales: A Florida Edition RiverGal says, "At first the fish were slow on the bait and we had to follow the pods around. My eleven year old sister was getting the most catches, though I did manage to catch two sea trouts. When I had caught the...... -
Clear Lake Clear Lake is located in: Lakeport, CA Phone: (707) 263-9544 About the Lake: Clear Lake is considered the largest freshwater lake in California and is comprised of more than 68 square miles of water. The lake is at least 45,000 years old and many believe that it can be dated...... -
Fishing Equipment You Absolutely Need Go into any bait and tackle shop and you’ll be astounded by the sheer amount of selection that is available. Do you really need all of this stuff? Depending on the type of fish you are looking for the answer is both yes and no. The key is finding the...... -
Fishing Report: April 15, 2011 Lakes and Saltwater Anderson: If you are going to try to pick up some fish in this area you are going to want to use robo-worms and senkos. Jigs managed to pick up some decent bites as well. If you are looking for crappie, know that you will be able...... -
Sherwood Harbor Marina, West Sacramento, CA Sherwood Harbor Marina is located in: West Sacramento, CA Phone: 916.371.3471 Boat Launch: Yes, the marina has a boat launch facility Marine Standby Channel: At this time you cannot reach the marina by radio. Average depth: Subject to change, please contact marina management for more information before you arrive. This......
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December 22nd, 2011 — Boating, Fishing, Glossary
Carolina Rig Continued – In certain situations, such as the clear waters that are found in some reservoirs out in the west, or when the winter weather is making it a good idea to scale down in size, there is actually an alternative form of the rig that may work better. This variant uses a [...]
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Fishing Report: May 27, 2011 Lake fishing has continued to see good results even with less than desirable weather persisting. Some spots in lakes produced more than others. All seemed to be productive. Plants have helped a few areas to get even better than normal pulls. A trout tournament can lead to a great victory...... -
Fishing Report: February 4, 2011 Lakes and Saltwater Anderson: If you are looking for one of the best bass lakes in the region you are going to want to head to Anderson. The best locations for you to head to are the North End and the Dam. Use Drop Shot Plastics to get the most...... -
Fishing Report: May 21, 2010 Sturgeon, Salmon and Halibut At Berkeley/Emeryville, 12 anglers got 7 salmon over the weekend, and 26 got 44 halibut. They also got a few striped bass. The biggest halibut from the trip topped out at 15 pounds and the biggest salmon was 16 pounds. Capitola is a good place to...... -
Englebright Lake Englebright Lake is located in: Smartville, CA Phone: (530) 639-2342 About the Lake: This 815 acre lake is home to many trophy size fished and offers numerous boating opportunities. It was intended to be used as a storage depot for mining debris, and the nearby dam is made entirely of...... -
Fishing and Boating Glossary A.C. Plug - This is the brand name of a large top water jointed wooden trout lure. Acidity - The amount of acid in a substance, usually a water soluble one. This is measured on the pH scale where a substance that is neutral, which means it is neither an......
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December 20th, 2011 — Boating, Fishing, Glossary
Bluegill – A common member of the sunfish family. This word is not interchangeable for panfish or sunfish. Bobber – A small float that is fastened to the fishing line a distance above the hook. This is used to both control the depth that the hook will sink to and to serve as a strike [...]
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California Fishing Report: May 29, 2009 The Feather River, which runs into the Sacramento Bay, is experiencing a number of schools milling around the confluence, and more just up from there between Boyd's Pump and Shanghai Bend. You can fish here early or late for the best results, but make sure to bring the right bait...... -
Fishing Report: October 9, 2009 Lake Fishing - In Amador, the trout plants are beginning during this week, and we are going to see about 15 tons worth of trout going in by the time the week is over. This is 30,000 pounds worth of trout going in at around the 2lb class. This is...... - Fishing Report: September 4, 2009 Lake Fishing - There is still a decent Kokanee bite to be had at Berryessa. The fish are down between 60 feet and 75 feet beneath the surface. During the week, pressure has certainly been light. At Camanche, the bass are taking surface baits this week, especially during the morning.......
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Fishing Report: October 16, 2009 Lake Fishing - In lake Amador, the trout fishing has been fairly stable following a 8,500 pound plant that went in during the past week. This week is going to see an additional 5,000 pound plant, and the water clarity has also been good. At Berryessa, the lake seems to...... -
Fishing Report: October 02, 2009 Here's what's happening in local fishing this week. Lake Fishing - Fishing is relatively slow at Amador. The trout plants have not yet begun yet, and are slated to begin when there is a consistent fall pattern, which is said to be around the middle of this month. Bass fishing......
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November 20th, 2011 — Boating, Fishing, Glossary
Bullet Sinker – This is a type of sinker that is free to move along the line, it is shaped like a cone and may be made of lead, steel, or zinc and comes in a variety of weights. Buzz bait – This is a type of bait that stays towards the surface of the [...]
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More Fishing and Boating Lexicon Earthworm - In fishing, this is a common term that is used to refer to the wide variety of different fishing worms that can be used for baiting, including night crawlers, garden works, dillys, leaf worms and red wigglers. Edge - This describes the borders that are created by a...... -
6 Tips for Catching Crappie and Bluegill When it comes to fish that are easy to catch, fun to find and plentiful, there is nothing quite like crappie and bluegill. Normally found together in lakes, you can use a lot of similar techniques to land them. In fact, with the right tips, you can even bring in...... - More Fishing and Boating Lexicon Free Spool - This is a reel allowing for fishing line to be fed through freely to the current or the fish, or it describes the method used to feed line without any resistance or drag to the fish or to the current. Fresh water - This is a term......
- More Fishing and Boating Lexicon Fishery - This is a term that is used for lakes, rivers and streams where it is possible for people to come and catch fish, or to catch a specific type of fish, such as a trout fishery or a bass fishery. Fish hook - This is a barbless or......
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Fishing Report: January 1, 2010 Striped Bass, Crab and Halibut At Berkeley/Emeryville, sturgeon trips are getting ready to go out in full force starting on Saturday, January 2nd, so get your reservations in now. Since the end of crabbing, sturgeon have slowly been improving and the hope is that in the next week the bite......
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November 8th, 2011 — Boating, Fishing, Glossary
November 4th, 2011 — Boating, Fishing, Glossary
Earthworm – In fishing, this is a common term that is used to refer to the wide variety of different fishing worms that can be used for baiting, including night crawlers, garden works, dillys, leaf worms and red wigglers. Edge – This describes the borders that are created by a change in the natural vegetation [...]
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Fishing Report: May 20, 2011 Fishing on the lakes has seen different results based on where you are fishing. Most sites are seeing good results with a lot of fish being caught. Look here to get the information that you are looking for. ANDERSON: Fishing near the bridge on the south end is a good...... -
Fishing Report: October 23, 2009 Lake Fishing - At Amador, a 3,000 lb trout plant just went in, some of which were as large as 10 lbs, this past Tuesday. Both boaters and float tubers that are using bait and lures seem to do better in comparison to the trollers. You can probably trigger a...... -
Boating and Fishing Glossary Continued Apache Trout - Native to the White Mountains area located in the east of central Arizona, this is one of the two species of trout native to the state. It is a yellow-gold color on the body that has sparse spots that may go beneath the lateral line and bold,...... -
Fishing and Boating Lexicon Continued Clarity - This refers to how clear the water is, this is measured by how deep an item can be and still be visible from the water's surface. Clearwater - This is a term that is used in order to describe a body of water like a river or lake...... -
Review: What Fish Don't Want You to Know - An Insider's Guide to Freshwater Fishing When it comes to freshwater fishing, one can never learn everything there is to know. What the book entitled “What Fish Don't Want You to Know - An Insider's Guide to Freshwater Fishing” provides is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of freshwater fishing; tips and tricks, anecdotes and commonsense......
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October 7th, 2011 — Boating, Fishing, Glossary
Fishery – This is a term that is used for lakes, rivers and streams where it is possible for people to come and catch fish, or to catch a specific type of fish, such as a trout fishery or a bass fishery. Fish hook – This is a barbless or barbed hook that is used [...]
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How to Choose the Right Hook Believe it or not, the type of hook that you are using can have a big impact on your success rate with catching fish. While we all understand that big fish need bigger and stronger hooks, there are many different styles that can be used. Certain species of fish, such...... -
6 Ice Fishing Tips Ice fishing is a sport that you either love or hate, and it is generally dependant on how much you like cold weather. While the days of freezing over an open hole on the lake have been superceded by cozy little portable cabins, there is still an element to this...... -
Boating and Fishing Glossary Continued Bass Assassin - This is the brand name for a variety of jerk bait options that are made out of soft plastic. Bass Boat - This is a shallow-draft boat that was designed in order to be used in modern bass fishing competitions. Bar - In a river this refers...... -
Teaching Kids to Fish For many families, fishing is a hobby that is meant to be shared through generations. In fact, many of us develop our love of the water early on, as a result of the fishing trips we went on as kids. Whether or not we enjoyed it at the time, the...... - Boating and Fishing Glossary Continued Apache Trout - Native to the White Mountains area located in the east of central Arizona, this is one of the two species of trout native to the state. It is a yellow-gold color on the body that has sparse spots that may go beneath the lateral line and bold,......
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July 24th, 2011 — Boating, Fishing, Glossary
Bass Assassin – This is the brand name for a variety of jerk bait options that are made out of soft plastic. Bass Boat – This is a shallow-draft boat that was designed in order to be used in modern bass fishing competitions. Bar – In a river this refers to a long, but shallow [...]
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Fishing Report: December 3, 2010 Lakes and Saltwater Amador: This is going to be a good location if you are heading out for some trout. The best places for you to go from the shore are going to be the Spillway and the Dam. Those who are on boats are having a harder time trying...... - California Fishing Report: May 29, 2009 The Feather River, which runs into the Sacramento Bay, is experiencing a number of schools milling around the confluence, and more just up from there between Boyd's Pump and Shanghai Bend. You can fish here early or late for the best results, but make sure to bring the right bait......
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Fishing Report: June 04, 2010 Lakes/Saltwater Anderson: Look for bass in the one to two pound range in this area. Crappie are found behind the bridge. Berryessa: Fish that stay toward the top of the water are biting. The areas close to the west shore are giving fisherman the best bite, and are doing so...... -
6 Winter Fishing Tips Although many people associate fishing with spring, summer and fall, there are many fish that are actually easier to catch during the winter months. This is particularly true in California, where temperatures regularly drop just a little below 50 in most areas. This climate makes it a lot easier to...... -
Fishing Report for July 17th, 2009 Fishing has been sturdy over the past week, but the key to getting what you want is to know the best place to find it. Here is a look at current lake fishing experiences: Bass: If you are looking for bass this week, there are a number of worthwhile places......
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July 6th, 2011 — Boating, Fishing, Glossary
Clarity – This refers to how clear the water is, this is measured by how deep an item can be and still be visible from the water’s surface. Clearwater – This is a term that is used in order to describe a body of water like a river or lake with high clarity. Cold Front [...]
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Fishing and Boating Lexicon Continued Carolina Rig Continued - In certain situations, such as the clear waters that are found in some reservoirs out in the west, or when the winter weather is making it a good idea to scale down in size, there is actually an alternative form of the rig that may work...... -
Fishing Report: April 22, 2011 Lakes and Saltwater Anderson: People who have been having the most success at this location have been those who are looking for a crappie bite. People on the shoreline and taking minnows into the water have been seeing the greatest amount of success. The area held a tournament with 50...... -
Lake Henshaw, Santa Ysabel, CA Lake Henshaw is located in: Santa Ysabel, CA Phone: 760-782-3501 Is boating allowed? Absolutely, and if you don't have your own, you can easily rent one right at the lake. This is a very boater-friendly lake and there is more than enough room to go around. Overcrowding is rare. There...... -
Fishing Report: September 11, 2009 Here is a look at what’s happening in terms of fishing for the week. Local Ocean Fishing – There was a decent calm on the water over the span of the weekend, enough it seems to have attracted skiffs out of the harbor and into the sea. Miles offshore, they...... -
Fishing Report: March 11, 2011 Lakes and Saltwater Anderson: If you are looking to pick up some bass you are going to need to go to the bank to fifteen feet out. Use spinnerbaits for the best bite possible. If you are looking for some crappie in the area, you are going to want to......
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