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 A
bit about Captain Steve, Captain Steve fished the San Francisco
Bay since 1970, when his grandfather would take him out to the
old Berkeley pier. He bought his first boat in 1980 and got his
Captain's license in 1997. He enjoys small groups (no more than
6) and gives personal attention to all. Having 2 young daughters
himself, he is especially patient with children on the boat. Bring
your own equipment or use Steve's top of the line equipment. Steve
has impressive state of the art commercial electronics on the
boat to optimize your fishing experience! And yes, we went to
the same High School, Welcome Capt. Steve!
 Made
the first trips outside the gate.
The weather was better in the ocean than the bay.
We fished the north coast,my groups didn't want to make the 26
mile run to a better salmon bite.
We had just under a fish per rod with lots of shakers.We also
had bass to 18lbs .The salmon went to 20 lbs.
We trolled in close to rocky Pt.
The bass took pearl apexs and claer RSKs.
The bigger Salmon liked black and silver apexs with a small green
hoochie over the hook.
Good Fishing
Capt. Steve
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Bags and Success
Angels Camp- New Melones Lake is currently holding 2,046,000 acre-feet
of water, and is at 84% capacity. The lake is full and beautiful.
The lake elevation continues to rise, and is now at 1,056 ft. above
sea level and only 32 ft. from full capacity. Surface water is approximately
68-74 degrees. Water is clear.
The
sudden change in weather (from unusually cool to record-breaking
heat), as well as heavy holiday boat traffic, seemed to slow the
bite a little this week. Most anglers who got on the water early
still reported easy limits of big (up to 2+-pounds, and 17 ½”
long) kokanee. All successful anglers agree- the bite is best in
the early a.m.- you must be on the water early. The kokes seem to
be moving deeper, and most limits were caught 45-60 feet deep, near
the spillway/dam area, near Rose Island, with a few taken upriver.
Pink, chartreuse, or Kevorkian (purple ghost) Hootchies and Apex
lures have provided the most action, as well as Glitterbugs Fat
Fish and Spinner Hootchies and Uncle Larry’s Spinners. All
should be trolled behind a nickel/chartreuse, nickel/silver prism,
or watermelon dodger or Sling Blade. Ball troll flashers are another
good choice. Don’t forget to tip your lure with shoepeg corn
soaked in Pro-Cure Scent. Garlic or a combination of garlic and
Kokanee Special or Carp Spit seems to be working best right now.
It is important to troll slowly (1.2 m.p.h.) for kokanee.
As
the season progresses, the kokanee get more and more aggressive,
and making more commotion in the water will get more strikes. At
this time last year, using larger dodgers/lures seemed to up the
action. Try a Sep’s 3/0 dodger or a Kone Zone instead of a
traditional dodger. A larger spoon such as an Excel or Needlefish
in the traditional kokanee colors, ran close (12-15”) behind
a dodger, will sometimes entice a bigger fish to bite. Another trick-
many anglers remove the hooks from an Apex, and run a Hootchie through
the holes so that it is right behind (nosed into) the Apex, making
a bigger lure. Ashley Wolfe, Joe Hallett, and Richard Kowski all
had good luck with pink or green Apex, while Guide Fish’n’
Dan Layne found limits for David Noble and Dick Niebour with pink
Uncle Larry’s Spinners and Hootchies.
Catfish
can be found at Tuttletown, Angels Cove, or under the 49 Stevenot
Bridge are all good spots to try for big cats. Use mackerel, anchovies,
or sardines, a sliding sinker, leave your bail open, and be sure
your hooks are sharp. Night fishing is always best for catfish,
but we see plenty caught during the day, too. Ben Willis of Angels
Camp wins our Glory Hole Sports Big Fish of the Week Contest with
a 9-pound catfish that he caught on night crawlers while bank fishing
off of Glory Hole Point. Jessie and Becky Lee caught a 3-pounder
on crawlers in Black Bart Cove.
Lake
Pardee
 THE OLD CALIFORNIA STATE RECORD ESTABLISHED IN 1976 AT TRINITY LAKE FOR SMALL MOUTH BASS WAS BROKEN HERE AT LAKE PARDEE THIS WEEK. HAROLD HARDIN OF STOCKTON, WHO HAS BEEN FISHING PARDEE LAKE FOR THE PAST 40 YEARS, GOT THIS MONSTER FISHING AT LEVEQUE POINT USING CHARCOAL COLORED SWIM BAIT. HAROLD CAUGHT THE RECORD SMALLIE AFTER A CONSIDERABLE AND CAREFULL FIGHT. MR. HARDIN HOOKED INTO ANOTHER SMALLIE IN THE SAME AREA SHORTLY AFTER THE RECORD BUT LOST HIM, HE STATED THAT THIS FISH WAS EVEN BIGGER, SOMEWHERE IN THE 11 LB CATIGORY HE ESTIMATED. CONGRATULATIONS MR. HARDIN SIR!!!
Water conditions: Water level is unchanged at about 4 to 5 feet below spill and stable. Century mark temps have warmed the water up a little to 74 degrees on the surface and 69 at the 20 foot mark in the Marina. Water clarity remains unchanged, still good with clear visibility to 17 feet. The forecast calls for more days in the 100s with some overcast and stiff breezes possible.
Trolling: Kokanee in the 10 inch variety still in abundance in the main body of the Lake from the Narrows to the Mouth of the Mokelumne. Look for the Trout along the Barrel Line and upriver above the Rock Wall. Triple digit temps have sent fish looking for cooler climes 40 to 60 feet down. Uncle Larry’s copper pop and glow pinkie are doing well for Kokanee and Trout while the Kokanee are partial to florescent pink hoochies with garlic drenched white shoepeg corn, all behind green Sep’s dodgers. Reds and pinks still working but check with the Marina for the latest. Some boaters are tying up at the Dam and doing well still fishing with night crawlers.
Shore Anglers: Bank fishing still good but high temps have discouraged all but a few in the afternoons. The banks behind the EBMUD boat house offer the most shade for anglers and their prey alike. Chartreuse Power bait, power eggs and maggots are still good. Everyone is using the sliding sinker set up or baited hooks 3 feet behind a half full clear plastic float. Try a silver/blue Kastmaster or green/black woolly bugger if the bait isn’t working soon after the plant.
Catfish: Cats like it warm. Most coves are producing nice specimens in the 4 to 12 lb range. Chicken livers, anchovies and an end piece of pot roast usually work pretty well.
Recent success stories: Harold Hardin of Stockton set a new California smallmouth record of 9.83 lbs with swim bait at Leveque Point. Great fish-excellent job!!! Richie Rhoades got this 7.33 lb largemouth with a trout jig at Shenene’s Cove and the catfish at Butcher Point with chicken livers. Congratulations to all-well done!!!
As of 07/06/07 a total of 51,000 lbs of trout have been planted this season by Pardee Lake Recreation Inc. and the California Department of Fish and Game with another plant scheduled for the weekend.
Camanche
Temp rising
Wallace- Lots
of bass have been reported this week, with top water plugs fished
early in the morning being especially productive. Camanche Arm,
Causeway Cove, and the entry of Camper's cove all hold a lot of
flooded trees and brush; and offer a great place to pitch top water
baits in the morning and evening. Camanche Jack's worms and leeches
have been doing well also; with green, purple, and smoke some of
the favorite colors. Green tube baits were catching a lot of bass
in the Lancha Plana, and green Rib Hogs were working around Dike
2.15-20 feet deep. Went out to Camanche over the weekend had a good
time I picked up some nice fish in china gulch and by the dam also
right out of the launch on the south side in the trees .All fish
were on a shad colored crankbait and watermelon senko big fish 3.8
lbs fish on
The catfish
bite is staying hot, with the warm temperatures and murky water
in all the coves. The Marina Cove, East Cove, Camanche Arm, and
Camper's Cove are all reported as very successful this week. Mackerel,
anchovies, and liver are some of the favored baits, and a lot of
people just love to use nightcrawlers. which are my favorite multi-tasking
bait. You might catch a bass, trout, catfish, or crappie while using
a worm. Fish for catfish in 5-15 feet of water. use 15 pound test
line and be ready for some fun.
There are still
plenty of bluegill in all the coves, especially near submerged trees
and brush. These fish are generally small, but are a lot of fun
for kids to catch. Rooster Tails, Matzuo Sickle Shockwave lures,
or red worms work well here.; Camper's Cove, China Gulch, and Causeway
Cove are all holding plenty of fish. A small lure and light line
is all you need for lots of panfish action.
Lake Camanche's
current elevation is 234.04 feet above sea level, a drop of .04
feet since last Sunday. The lake should rise slowly this week. Currently
water is flowing into Camanche at a rate of 1316 c.f.s., and is
flowing out of Camanche at a rate of 1255 c.f.s. Lake Camanche is
about 97% full. Surface water temperature at the dam is 75 degrees.
The water is clear, with a Secchi reading of 1p feet.
Pennies
on the dollar for fishing rods, reels, baits, lures, and more? You
be the judge!
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