Why Fishermen Lie
After hearing all the news across the globe involving Facebook, I decided to set up an account and see what social networking is all about. I was impressed that the uprising in Egypt was credited to a Facebook site. As soon as I...Full Story
Cold and fishy at Lake Almanor
By Chuck Giles
02/04/12 – Doug Neal, a guide on Lake Almanor, released a report this week with some tips on fishing this mountain lake. “It is winter, but it feels more like April here,” says Neal. “This makes for excellent fishing conditions and...Full Story
Coho are definitely at Lake Oroville
By Chuck Giles02/05/12 – As we have been reporting here at MyOutdoorBuddy, the Coho Salmon are a hot ticket right now at Lake Oroville. Yesterday, just to ease my own curiosity and to get out in this weather, I decided to see... Full Story
Finishing the day strong
Article and Photos by Steven Theel
02/03/12 -- For all the time I've spent fishing in Southern Oregon, I haven't once fished any part of the Umpqua River. It's been on the to-do list, but I've just never ventured north over the Sexton Pass. When the opportunity... Full Story
DFG to plant trout in Lake Mendocino
02/04/12 -- The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) will begin planting rainbow trout (triploids) in Lake Mendocino for the first time this month. Lake Mendocino is located off Hwy. 101 between Willets and Ukiah...Full StoryFight to stop no-fishing zones continues
02/03/12 -- The Court of Appeals has ruled against the Fish and Game Commission and will allow appeals to be heard in the case of the North Central Coast MLPA Initiative to restrict ocean fishing in that region, according...Full StoryOn banning the Alabama Rig
By Jason Haley02/03/12 -- There’s been a lot of chatter recently about banning the Alabama rig from professional bass tournaments. The Bassmaster Elite Series has already made the decision to outlaw the rig for this year’s...Full Story
Striped bass proposal axed by F&GC
By Frank Galusha02/02/12 -- The California Fish and Game Commission today took final action to reject proposed changes to striped bass regulations. In a unanimous decision, Commissioners voted not to pursue a proposal that would have...Full Story
Going Mad for steelhead
Article and photos by Casey Allen
02/02/12 -- The Mad River is full of steelhead and the water is clearing. “This is the greatest river in the country,” claimed an excited angler as I walked by with my camera. He wasn’t fishing but waiting impatiently...Full Story
Artificial beats real on Upper Klamath
By Scott Caldwell02/02/12 – It is not often fake bait out-fishes the real thing. However, my clients, Gary and Paul, had no success with roe and worms, but did land seven out ten steelheads on plugs. Earlier in the day, casting a CD5 Rapala across...Full Story
Stars align for winter steelhead anglers
Fishing the North Coast by Kenny Priest
02/02/12 -- Once, or maybe even twice a year, everything falls into place for winter steelhead anglers. This weekend, the stars have finally aligned themselves. Good weather, green rivers, and plenty of steelhead...Full Story
Pyramid Lake Captain's Log
Article and photos by West Guin
02/02/12 -- Kevin Campbell decided to take his boat and son Clayton Sterling so I gave Howard Darney a call and off to the lake we headed. We dropped in right at 8:00 a.m. Rigged up to fish off of Pelican Point. We stayed...Full Story
Public can help shape Oregon halibut season
02/02/12 -- Oregon fishermen will hear the details of an increase in Pacific halibut quota for 2012 and help determine the number and dates of openings in the spring all-depth fishery at two public meetings: one on the coast...Full StoryODFW holds public meeting on fishing regs
02/01/12 -- The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) staff will outline a new process for anglers proposing new or modified fishing regulations for 2013 at a public meeting Feb. 9 in Roseburg. ODFW staff will...Full StoryInfusion of chrome for the upper Rogue
By Steven Theel
01/31/12 -- Anglers that frequent the upper Rogue will mostly tell you that true winter steelhead normally don’t show up until February. However, with both Gold Ray and Savage Rapids dams removed, there is no longer...Full Story
Coho salmon released into Salmon Creek
01/31/12 -- The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) recently released adult coho salmon in Salmon Creek, Sonoma County to reestablish a coho salmon population. This is the fourth consecutive year adult salmon were...Full StoryCatching is on at Baum
By Gary Heffley01/31/12 -- Folks, it is not even fishing at Baum Lake, it can be called catching. Of course that was just yesterday but with the weather patterns holding there is a chance that the catching could continue for a while at least...Full Story
Alabama Rig use tip
By Gary Heffley01/31/12 -- Mike Thomas of Phil’s Propellers of Shasta Lake provided a very valuable tip for anglers looking to try out and seek success using Alabama Rigs/Umbrella Rigs. Mike has found that the most successful results have...Full Story
Shasta Lake back to normal
By Gary Heffley01/31/12 -- With the EverStart tourney this past weekend completed on Lake Shasta fishing should be getting back to normal for this time year. Most bass anglers in the tournament were using some form of...Full Story
Davis Lake says, “I’m melting”
By Gary Heffley01/30/12—With the Davis Lake Ice Fishing Derby less than a week away there is serious danger of not having much ice to fish from. Despite cold nights the mid-day temperatures have been soaring into the upper 40’s...Full Story
Report from Catching2ManyFish -- Coopman
Article and photos by guide Mike Coopman
01-29-12 -- Here we are in middle of our winter steelhead season. The weather this year has been an up and down rollercoaster ride. We spent most of December fishing low, clear water. Although the water was low, the fishing was great...Full Story
"Brownie's Choice"
Disregard the story’s title. I don’t really have a “first” name. If I did, it would probably be something like Leviathan or Behemoth or maybe Lunker. Officially, I’m a trout. A brown
trout. A giant, brown trout. Possibly...Full Story
Old year out, new year in at Collins Lake
Article and photo by Kathy Hess
01/27/12 -- Collins Lake ended the year 2011 with our “Fall-Winter” plants totaling 9,000 pounds of trout. The new year has brought lots of rain already plus another Department of Fish and Game (DFG) plant last week. This was...Full Story
Still more from Real Fish Bait Company
By Chuck Giles
01/25/12 – Real Fish Bait Company is preparing to introduce some additions to their lineup of tackle and lures. Keeping up with the craze on the Alabama Rig, owner Ho Pham will offer two versions of the “Cali Rig Spreaders”...Full Story
U.S. coastal anglers to rally in DC March 21
01/25/12 -- In another historic show of solidarity, U.S. recreational and commercial fishermen will gather near the U.S. Capitol on March 21, 2012 in an organized demonstration supporting sensible reform of...Full StoryUmbrella rig fires up bass -- Ross England
01/17/12 -- The following article is extracted with permission from the quarterly newsletter issued recently by Ross England, guide and owner of Clear Lake Guide Service in Kelseyville. England reports that 2012 should be... Full StoryNew lures from Real Fish Bait Company
By Chuck Giles
01/16/12 – Real Fish Bait Company is introducing some new lures into their already substantial line of realistic baits. Four inch saltwater Sanddabs are now available and can be used for jigging or trolling. They come in three colors... Full Story
Davis Lake Ice Fishing Derby set
By Gary Heffley01/13/12 -- The 2nd annual Davis Lake Ice Fishing Derby to benefit the American Cancer Society is set for February 4. Check In and Weigh-in will be held at the J and J”s Grizzly Store and Camping Resort located a short drive from the dam...Full Story
Lake Oroville; 'tis the season
By Chuck Giles01/11/12 – Lake Oroville is probably one of the best lakes for sheer numbers of Spotted Bass in Northern California. This is not just on a seasonal basis, but year round. To start, I have a list of baits that produce decent results...Full Story
Fishing for science
Article and photos by Casey Allen
01/10/12 -- I was pleasantly surprised when I played Tim Klassen’s voice message, “I’m taking some marine biologists out to collect some yellowtail rockfish. So if you want to go fishing Monday, give me a call.” I did not...Full Story
Fly Fishing News
Trinity wild with steelies and browns
By Mike Mogler02/01/12 -- Sweet Trinity guide Travis Michel reported the Trinity blew-out with the last storm but now with the high water the ild Trinity steelhead are moving in with more taken by Michel and his guests. Michel reported 50-60 hook-ups... Full Story
Fly Fishing: The Art of Deception at Turtle Bay
01/27/12 -- From January 28 through April 15, 2012, Turtle Bay Exploration Park, in partnership with world-renowned The Fly Shop of Redding, CA will present Fly Fishing: The Art of Deception, celebrating the beauty, mystery... Full StoryFly Tiers to descend on Redding
By Gary Heffley12/01/11 -- Fly tiers form all over Northern California and Oregon will descend on Redding and the Turtle Bay Museum on February 18 and 19 as a Fly Tying Expo will be held in conjunction with the “Fly Fishing, the Art of Deception” exhibit... Full Story
Eagle Canyon Trophy Trout Lakes
By Gary Heffley11/26/11 -- In the shadows of Mount Lassen lies a very unique stillwater fly fishing catch and release trout fishing opportunity, Eagle Canyon Lakes. These private waters are unique in that they offer the angler a very realistic shot at... Full Story
Luk Lake stocked and ready
By Gary Heffley11/21/11 -- Luk Lake at the Clear Creek Sports Club near Rolling Hills Casino was stocked with fine Rainbow Trout on Tuesday, November 15 and is now open for angler’s to enjoy a unique fly-fishing experience. The fishing program on this... Full Story
Fly Fishing exhibit at Turtle Bay Museum
By Gary Heffley11/13/11 -- Redding’s Turtle Bay Museum will be hosting a three month exhibit highlighting the science, history and art of fly fishing. The exhibition entitled, “Fly Fishing, the Art of Deception” will run from January 28 to April 15, 2012... Full Story
Pyramid Lake opener is October 1
Article and photo by Mike Mogler9/23/11 --Pyramid Lake opener is October 1 for Lahontan Cutthroat Trout and permits costing $10 per day or $75 a season can be purchased on-line, at the Nixon Store, the PyramidLake Store on the... Full Story
Trinity River News
Hoopa refuse to give access to non-tribal members
By E.B. Duggan, “D” Fishing Guide01/29/12 -- News: You must send in you 2011 Salmon & Steelhead Report cards to Fish and Game by Jan. 31, 2012. Steelhead Report cards, P O Box 944209, Sacramento CA 94244-2090. Or you can go online and report at...Full Story







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