It’s been an interesting steelhead season to say the least — and probably somewhat normal. After suffering through three years of low-water conditions, water was plentiful this year. And the fishing followed suite, especially the northern most rivers like the Chetco and Smith. It’s been quite some time since we’ve seen steelhead return like this year, which provides hope for...
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With all the recent El Niño storms during the first half of March, conditions have not been favorable for surf fishing on Ocean Beach, a beach that serves as a border between the Pacific Ocean and my sleepy San Francisco neighborhood, the Sunset District.  The Sunset District is an unassuming place that features rows upon rows of quaint, mostly two...
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Last year's high water line is pretty obvious. 3-5 mph wind elevating the lake on one side by a couple inches & decreases by as much on the other side. Last week this shoreline was 25ft out from where it was on this day which had about 2" more surge than actual elevation! It doesn't take much wind to change...
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I took a ride through the park today before writing this report and saw so much beauty I had to snap a few shots to share with you. Go to our Collins Lake Facebook page to see the video I shot of today’s trophy trout plant, it was amazing!! I ran into the Baio family on the deck and...
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