Muddywaters

When we crossed the bridge... to enter Ables show last year, (belive me, I can spot a fishn' pole, miles away). Anyway, after settling into the show, I headed over to the bank, to see what was going on. They were all fishing for stripers!! Muddy

LS WON

There is also a pier that goes out near the bridge but I have seen people fishing from the shore next to the pier also.

LS WON

I was there there last year too and they weren't catching anything but said they do get bass and catfish.

Muddywaters

Ah, you were corvette fishn' too LOL Yea, we did not see any fish on the beach either...but, a couple of guys said they were fishn' for stripers If we come up this year, I just might bring a pole Muddy

LS WON

When I can get my car in for service maybe I'll bring the old rod. It's 15 feet long. Got a stripper down in Pacifica surf last July 2009. Pulled him right in no fight or I couldn't feel it.

Muddywaters

Actually the last Striper run we had down here... I had two on at one time One on my 15' surf rod (planted on a rod holder), and the fun one, was on my 7' Loomis Bass Jig rod that I was casting just 20' out in front of me...in the surf. I was using a 8" pencil popper. That Striper (Pic), is on this forum somewhere... was 32". Needless to say, with a 7' rod...you'll definitely know one is on!!! Fun, fun fun...Muddy

corvettepete

I should get my fishing gear, license, etc. together. Gonna be a long afternoon up there on Thursday waiting for my Z06 ducts to be installed.

Here is the "Fishing Reports" link from the California Delta Chambers website.

http://www.californiadelta.org/fishreports.htm

Bracati

Ya, my honey buys me a finshing license every Valetines day. The water has been pretty muddy, but expect I will soon be dropping in an Anchovy or two coming up.

LS WON

In Rio Vista by the bridge what's the best bait to use Anchovies for most of the fish there? Closest bait shop?
In the surf blood worms stayed on the hook the best and most of the fish in that area went for that bait.
Squid stays on the hook like rubber but all you catch on that is shark, crab, and rockcod.

corvettepete

Can't help with bait selection, but Hap's Bait Shop is probably the closest. Is in Rio Vista. I like Bob's Bait Shop (The Master Baiter) in Isleton.

corvettepete

The water seems to finally be clearing. Took my boat out yesterday while waiting for my Corvette work. Could actually see my out drive in the water. Couldn't see it two weeks ago. Was the highest tide I can remember. Going under the Tyler Island Bridge, the bimini of my 21' cuddy only had about 10" to spare.

Nice Regal, Brad. That is quite the setup you have to get it out of the water.

LS WON

Let us know if you catch any fish?

corvettepete

With the temps hopefully pushing 70 tomorrow and lots of sun, I'll be heading back to the big swamp. I'll try not to catch 'em all.

Muddywaters

Good luck Nothing better than a good fish fry and the odd beer, or two! Muddy

You go ahead and fish...Joanne and I are heading for Santa Cruz today (West Marine) and pick up some parts for our newly aquired project Santana 22...Last weekend we got her moved from (slip) Alameda marina to the side yard here in Prunedale..let the fun begin!

corvettepete

Just got my '10 fishing license today. Ready for a fish fry and perhaps an odd beer or three, or four, or five, or ....... tomorrow.

Good luck with that Santana 22, Muddy. My 21' Crownline needs some love but is fine for now. Come spring, it will get some detailing, that's for sure.

Muddywaters

Here is link to the previous owners log http://tylerkaraszewski.com/Boat/Abo...he%20Boat.html

Tyler advertised the Santana as a free boat on CL a couple of months ago. Joanne and I were picked as the recipents from 22 other individuals, within a 4 hours span of the add. After 4 hours, he pulled it off CL and notified all of us...(if we liked) to submit an update of why we would like to have the boat!! Check out the expense talley!! Muddy

corvettepete

Muddy, you totally lucked out with that Santana. Great story and deal. Brought all our fishing gear but didn't get a single line in the water. Water was totaly sturred up and muddy from the rain. Lots of flotsum and jetsum floating too. Just cruised the Georgiana Slough to Walnut Grove and back. Had dinner at Foster's Bighorn. Only saw two other boats on the water all day. As much as I love to swim and love the heat and sun, this time of year with the delta practically to yourself is great.

Bracati

Pete:
Should be at Oxbow this WE. May drop a line in the water, but mostly just hang out. I do need to follow up on Gliedt's boat shop too

Muddywaters

Sounds like an excellet day... besides not having a line in but, can relate Regarding, swim,sun and the heat...Oh yea!. Boats and space...ummmm, very nice! I can visualize desolate tropical islands

Yea, made out like a fat rat Now just have to start dumping cash Hey, we have a pretty contempory bass boat down here...and lately have been hitting Clear Lake. But, we've been comtemplataing the Delta. Any suggestions? Our main target is Large Mouth

Regarding the Santana....we're also thinking of trailering her up to Alameda this summer, cruise the SF Bay, Sausalito, Tiberon,ect. then head up the Delta. We have not researched this yet....but any suggestions? I was informed in Alameda...the prevailing wind is (NE), so makes for a nice down wind sail up the Delta...it was also suggested, to arrange truck & trailer to be moved up river...so as to trailer back...again, any suggestions? Were thinking on the lines of 7 to 10 days for the cruise Muddy

corvettepete

Brad, I'll let you know if I make it to Oxbow this weekend. Might not be the greatest weather. With my small Crownline, I tend to only go when the weather is nice. If your Regal is like the others I've seen, it is uber comfortable to ride out any weather.