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JT Lepien
Jt L.
Ventura, California
Reported 3 years ago
Finished the Season on a high note. 3/4 day trip burnt gas and made it out to Santa Rosa for quality rockfish and lings.
JT Lepien
Jt L. Ventura, California Reported 3 years ago
Finished the Season on a high note. 3/4 day trip burnt gas and made it out to Santa Rosa for quality rockfish and lings.
Fishing in Oxnard, California
Fishing in Oxnard, California
Fishing in Oxnard, California
Fishing in Oxnard, California
Fishing in Oxnard, California
Fishing in Oxnard, California
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Richard Pusateri
Richard P.
Morro Bay, California
Reported 3 years ago
2022 was another stellar year shared with lifetime friends, clients, and the local fishing community. Here are our Top 3 Catches of the past year from left to right 👉🏼
1. 143lb Bluefin Tuna (43 on the year for the boat)
2. 47lb California Halibut (over 200 on the year for the boat)
3. 26lb King Salmon
We are blessed to continue fishing and learning about the ecosystem on the Central Coast and look forward to sharing new experiences with you all in 2023.
Richard Pusateri
Richard P. Morro Bay, California Reported 3 years ago
2022 was another stellar year shared with lifetime friends, clients, and the local fishing community. Here are our Top 3 Catches of the past year from left to right 👉🏼
1. 143lb Bluefin Tuna (43 on the year for the boat)
2. 47lb California Halibut (over 200 on the year for the boat)
3. 26lb King Salmon
We are blessed to continue fishing and learning about the ecosystem on the Central Coast and look forward to sharing new experiences with you all in 2023.
Halibut Fishing in Morro Bay, California
Halibut Fishing in Morro Bay, California
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Mark P.
Stockton, California
Reported 3 years ago
I hope all is well and you are enjoying the Season! Growing up in the Valley and it's summer heat, I find the older I get the more I enjoy the colder months, you can always dress for the cold but when it's super hot it's just that...
Mark Pinto
Mark P. Stockton, California Reported 3 years ago
I hope all is well and you are enjoying the Season! Growing up in the Valley and it's summer heat, I find the older I get the more I enjoy the colder months, you can always dress for the cold but when it's super hot it's just that...
Rainbow Trout Fishing in Stockton, California
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Mark P.
Stockton, California
Reported 3 years ago
Putah Creek is somewhere I have a long history with, one of the original "Home Waters" I have been guiding since 1984 along with the Stanislaus, Calaveras and Mokelumne rivers.
When asked about my favorite places to fish or guide, I always share the fact that Putah is perhaps the most exciting still because at certain times of the year, you never know what you may hook into! I can't tell you how many clients have caught or hooked fish that would be considered the fish of a lifetime....
Mark Pinto
Mark P. Stockton, California Reported 3 years ago
Putah Creek is somewhere I have a long history with, one of the original "Home Waters" I have been guiding since 1984 along with the Stanislaus, Calaveras and Mokelumne rivers.
When asked about my favorite places to fish or guide, I always share the fact that Putah is perhaps the most exciting still because at certain times of the year, you never know what you may hook into! I can't tell you how many clients have caught or hooked fish that would be considered the fish of a lifetime....
Fishing in Stockton, California
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Mark P.
Stockton, California
Reported 3 years ago
A few things make it special also would be small flies, (Tiny actually), light tippets and super smart fish, one of the best places to hone nymphing skills that will serve you well anywhere in the world! I learned my techniques there, along with the other waters mentioned, and developed certain presentations for certain runs, like different shots in Golf for different lies and holes( For you Golfers)....
Mark Pinto
Mark P. Stockton, California Reported 3 years ago
A few things make it special also would be small flies, (Tiny actually), light tippets and super smart fish, one of the best places to hone nymphing skills that will serve you well anywhere in the world! I learned my techniques there, along with the other waters mentioned, and developed certain presentations for certain runs, like different shots in Golf for different lies and holes( For you Golfers)....
Rainbow Trout Fishing in Stockton, California
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Mark P.
Stockton, California
Reported 3 years ago
The Delta is still hanging in there with water temps. and clarity totally fine, for those of you you may have trouble wading, a day on the Delta is always fun with the Waterfowl migration in full swing along with daily sightings of Osprey, Otters and the occasional Mink....
Mark Pinto
Mark P. Stockton, California Reported 3 years ago
The Delta is still hanging in there with water temps. and clarity totally fine, for those of you you may have trouble wading, a day on the Delta is always fun with the Waterfowl migration in full swing along with daily sightings of Osprey, Otters and the occasional Mink....
Striped Bass Fishing in Stockton, California
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Scott Macdonald
Scott M.
Hume, California
Reported 3 years ago
I am now focusing on the lower Kings River below Pine Flat and above it. A tail water fishery below the dam and a wild freestone river above it with some really nice fishing. Winter is a great time to fish the lower. Looking forward to taking people out and enjoying some great flyfishing!
Scott Macdonald
Scott M. Hume, California Reported 3 years ago
I am now focusing on the lower Kings River below Pine Flat and above it. A tail water fishery below the dam and a wild freestone river above it with some really nice fishing. Winter is a great time to fish the lower. Looking forward to taking people out and enjoying some great flyfishing!
Rainbow Trout Fishing in Hume, California
Rainbow Trout Fishing in Hume, California
Rainbow Trout Fishing in Hume, California
Rainbow Trout Fishing in Hume, California
Rainbow Trout Fishing in Hume, California
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Scott Macdonald
Scott M.
Hume, California
Reported 3 years ago
Well the Kings Canyon in the Sequoia National Forest is now closed for the season! It was a great year in there and looking forward to seeing it again next April. If you want to book a trip for next season let me now so we can get some dates for you. It's a beautiful place with lots of wild fish and beautiful views.
Scott Macdonald
Scott M. Hume, California Reported 3 years ago
Well the Kings Canyon in the Sequoia National Forest is now closed for the season! It was a great year in there and looking forward to seeing it again next April. If you want to book a trip for next season let me now so we can get some dates for you. It's a beautiful place with lots of wild fish and beautiful views.
Fishing in Hume, California
Fishing in Hume, California
Fishing in Hume, California
Fishing in Hume, California
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Jacob Frye
Jacob F.
Anderson, California
Reported 3 years ago
Hi David, right now we are fishing for our late fall king salmon on the Sacramento River, this isn't a limit out fishery but a great chance at high quality fish. We're getting 1-3 fish per day anywhere from 10-35 lbs
Jacob Frye
Jacob F. Anderson, California Reported 3 years ago
Hi David, right now we are fishing for our late fall king salmon on the Sacramento River, this isn't a limit out fishery but a great chance at high quality fish. We're getting 1-3 fish per day anywhere from 10-35 lbs
Chinook Salmon Fishing in Anderson, California
Chinook Salmon Fishing in Anderson, California
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Ty T.
Sebastopol, California
Reported 3 years ago
It's Rockfish and crab season! Full limits on every trip so far!
Ty Taube
Ty T. Sebastopol, California Reported 3 years ago
It's Rockfish and crab season! Full limits on every trip so far!
Crab Fishing in Bodega Bay, California
Crab Fishing in Bodega Bay, California
Crab Fishing in Bodega Bay, California
Crab Fishing in Bodega Bay, California
Crab Fishing in Bodega Bay, California
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