Good day my fellow anglers.. You know, I had some thoughts of putting in my 2 cents worth in regards to the water mismanagement of California, Southern California, specifically. But, I thought again. We have heard all about it and there is no sense in kicking that dead horse. I will let others do that * Changing the subject.
So…Boy, isn’t the weather been wonderful! It feels like Spring . There are those so called weather “experts” who are saying that we are going to have a early Spring…Maybe? Keep your glass 1/2 full.
Russian River- They’re here! There have been multiple reports of steelhead being caught on the Russian River. Steelies have been hooked from the Ukiah Valley south to the Dry Creek area. The word is that the Eel River has also been seeing some nice steelhead. Bouncing roe, or drifting a fluorescent colored worm with a bobber, seems to be what is successful so far. The fishin’ is good and will get great as the water clears more.
Blue Lakes – The trout fishin’ from the shore has picked up some. There are reports of some 2 – 2 1/2 pounders being caught. Also, the same success can be said for those who are on the water trolling. The fish are deep, 20 to 30 feet. Also have been told that a few bass have been picked up on a white spinnerbait at the Narrows area.
Lake Sonoma – It has been quiet on Lake Sonoma. Like Lake Mendocino, there has been some small mouth being hooked. Try fishin’ along the dam, and any other south facing rocky shoreline and points. Keep your boat moving and cover a lot of water. Unlike Lake Mendocino, the water clarity is much better. So a white spinner bait or a chrome lipless crankbait should produce for you. Good Luck…
Clearlake- The’ has gotten better, but it is still tough for those of us who don’t fish the lake 3 – 5 times a day. The water temps. are ranging from 47 – 52 degrees. Looks like it’s just us diehard locals who fish Clear Lake are catching big numbers of bass right now. I would say to those who feel that want to give it a try that the “go to” baits right now are, The cAlabama rig and slow rolling a large swim bait. If they aren’t workin’ for you , you might try drop-shottin’, yo-yoing a lipless crankbait, or dead stickin’ a jerk bait. Your best bet though,is using live bait (minnows). By far, the anglers drifting a minnow are catching way more bass.
Tip = keep movin’ around. When you do find bass, stick with them. Don’t leave bass to find more bass…… Lately, the hot spot has been the rock piles along Rattlesnake Island.
Lake Mendocino- The bass fishin’ has picked up some on our backyard lake. Specifically the small mouth bass. Try a chartreuse/white colored spinner bait with gold double willow blades, or a 4” jerk bait, twitching it along. If the bass are not going for a “reaction bite” slow things down. Drop-shottin’ or throwing a jig has been working well. The key is to cover a lot of water. Fish areas with a lot of structure and rocks. Stick with it, you’ll get a few. Also heard that there has been some nice catfish caught on anchovies at the channel.
Remember, a good day winter fishin’ could be five to 7 fish. A good day in the summer could be seven to twenty seven . It’s all perspective, and always good being on the water.
Remember to keep it reel. Blessings, Don.
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