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The mule deer was named for its large ears that along with its nose are its first line of defense. Photo by Larry Arbanas

The mule deer was named for its large ears that along with its nose are its first line of defense. Photo by Larry Arbanas

Collins Lake Report
by Collins Lake Staff, FEBRUARY 20, 2007
Collins Lake

The fishermen that were here on the day of the first trophy plant had high expectations of catching an easy dinner but things got off to a rocky start. That day and the next day I hadn't heard of any catches until late the following day when Jeff Kern who had been hitting it hard all day long with little...
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Collins Lake Report
by Collins Lake Staff, FEBRUARY 14, 2007
Collins Lake

I'm hearing that the rain is gone for awhile but what a blessing it was as we watched our lake rise from 32' down to 19' from the top. When a lake fills quickly it is inevitable that it will become somewhat stirred up. Catfishing is especially good in the few days after a good rain. When the water is...
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Collins Lake Fish Report 07-09-07
by Collins Lake Staff, DECEMBER 7, 2006
Collins Lake

Last week it looks like the camper's kids took fishing very seriously. They came out in full force and caught lots of fish. The Catfish dominated the picture board as far as biggest fish this week. The majority of the fish netted this week were Bass, using topwater plugs like Hula Poppers or worms or crawdads. Larry Saclayan thought 7/2...
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Lake Sabrina Fish Report
by Lake Sabrina Boat Landing Staff, NOVEMBER 30, -0001
Lake Sabrina

IT WORKED - the w-i-n-d (not taking any chance on it coming back!) had a few major gusts left in it Sunday night, but we woke Monday to a glassed-off lake. What a sight! The tips of the back mountains highlighted with the early morning sun - the reflections in the still Lake Sabrina waters . . . cool morning...
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Lake Sabrina - 6-15-08 Dad's Day
by Lake Sabrina Boat Landing Staff, NOVEMBER 30, -0001
Lake Sabrina

Spending the weekend with family and friends was on tap for lots of Dads during the week leading up to Dad's Day. The weather was awesome as was the fishing. Dad Jones proved to be an astounding teacher cuz' son Tyler Jones of Portola Valley reeled in his first fish ??? a ONE-POUND BROWN. Good going DAD! Local Bishopites seem...
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