Limits of rainbows by 9:00 yesterday morning.  Thats the pace we're seeing this week and it should hold up pretty well over the next few months before we start to see some fall weather changes.  We're seeing this bite later in the month than normal, but better late than never.  The Trinidad Tackle Optimizer Jr. is really earning its keep and...
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Captain Justin Thompson and Captain Jeff Brady checked in today from the Sacramento River and report good fishig for King salmon.  Todays trip averaged a little better than one salmon per rod for 5 anglers, which a good day for this time of the year.  Light boat pressure and helped us out a lot today.  We'll have boats on the...
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The weekend boat traffic on the Sacramento River below Red Bluff was rediculous.  That section of the Sacramento River just can't handle that kind of pressure without really killing a bite.  Numerous boats in holes big enough for just a few will push the salmon out of the holes and send them into the nooks and crannies seeking cover.  As a...
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Its summer in Redding and its darn hot!  Guess that means its time to target big trout!  Shasta Lake has big rainbow and brown trout lurking in its dark green depths year round, but summer is special because the annual Shad spawn happens and creates a lot of small bait fish for these big trout to gorge themselves on.  We've...
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After a few days of rest, Captain Justin Thompson guided two clients for King salmon on the Sacramento River below Red Bluff.  An early plug bite put the first fish in the box making for a great start for the day.  Things slowed down and a lot of boat traffic put the salmon down until 9:00 when a switch to bait...
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More King salmon in our nets today on the Sacramento River.  A slower bite today didn't yield big numbers, but our small groups still got to take some fresh King salmon fillets home today.  We did see some big salmon rolling today and it looks like the August 1st salmon opener above Red Bluff should be off the hook!  Some...
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