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Given our habits of winter fishing in near-freezing drizzle and the allure of the east-of-the Cascades trout stream during 100 degree days in the summertime we brought in a full line of Hydro Flasks. What can a Hydro Flask do that your regular water

New clients Ron and Jim joined me for a day of Kokanee fishing on New Melones. We met up and had the boat in the water by 5:30 and after setting the rods we had our first fish on and … Continue reading →

Returning and long time client Mike and he brought along and returning client Matt for a day of chasing kokanee. We met and headed for the fishing grounds and after setting the four rods we were under way and it … Continue reading →

I switched things up and headed to New Melones with my Buddy Tim for some kokanee as the action has been great. After setting four rods at various depths we were soon marking fish and it was not long as … Continue reading →

Recorded: 81 ° F Fishing: Great Another great week on the Met. PMD BWO Flav Green Drake Caddis Oct Caddis small olive stones Willow Fly Golden Stone were all hatches I saw out there this week. Challenging fishing most days so bring your A game.

Return client Steve and he brought along his son Butch for a day of kokanee fishing. We headed right to the same place two days prior and made a few passes and only marked a couple fish so we moved … Continue reading →

HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 3 PM (depending on conditions) Saturday & Sunday 7:00AM to 4:00 PM WE HAVE THE BAITS!! OUR STORE IS WELL STOCKED WITH ICE FISHING GEAR UNLIKE SOME PLACES OUT THERE. SPECIAL NOTE: Sorry Jacob and those with pics p

Recorded: 50 ° F Fishing: Good As Autumn approaches we begin to see some significant shifts in insect and fish behavior. That is primetime dry fly fishing tends to be in the late morning or afternoon “the heat of the day.” Sunny days

Recorded: 72 ° F Fishing: Great If you haven’t fished The Met in September get your butt out here! It is probably my single favorite month to fish all year. The insect diversity and abundance is off the charts. Rainbows and Bulls are activ

Returning clients Kevin and his dad Bud were back for a day of kokanee fishing and this was for Buds 80th birthday. the morning started off on the kind of slow side. Then we had our first fish with in … Continue reading →

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Click Here to Support the Report “ITS ABOUT THE CATCHING” STORE HOURS: SATURDAY/SUNDAY 7:00AM TO 4:00PM MONDAY FRIDAY 8:00AM - 4:00PM (Closed Tuesday Wed Thursday unless we’re here or by reservation) We will take Guide reservations f

Click Here to Support the Report “ITS ABOUT THE CATCHING” STORE HOURS: SATURDAY/SUNDAY 7:00AM TO 4:00PM MONDAY FRIDAY 8:00AM - 4:00PM (Closed Tuesday Wed Thursday unless we’re here or by reservation) We will take Guide reservations f

Returning clients Mike and Chris were back onboard with me for another round of fishing. This time we were at New Melones to chase kokanee. The morning started off loosing the first three fish however that soon changed as we … Continue reading

Recorded: 0 ° F Fishing: Good Troll deep for kokanee with flashy bright colored lures. Fishing has been very productive ahd should continue well into the fall.

Gumke’s Gunker and winning pic for the Summer HOURS: MAY M-F 8:00AM - 6:00PM Saturday Sunday 7:-00AM - 7:00PM 2019 Marina Crew: Dave Aidan Adam Aramis Stacy Deanna Fishin Jim and Captain Larry will be on deck to host you this Season. And occas

New clients Ben and Jerry booked a trip with me on June the 9th for some fishing. We headed to where I had been catching fish after setting the four rods at various depths we were on the hunt. Time … Continue reading →

Recorded: 65 ° F Fishing: Great The big news is the first spawning wild Sockeye Salmon in 45 years have arrived!! They are not to be targeted or harassed… There has been a lot of time and money invested in reintroducing Sockeye and Spring

Return client brought his son in law and grandson out for a day of fishing at Don Pedro. The morning started out kinda on the slower side as two days prior the fishing was great! we moved around looking for … Continue reading →

Ryan Gumke with a 27” 8 3/4 lb Gunker caught from shore on Sherbert Power Bait HOURS: MAY M-F 8:00AM - 6:00PM Saturday Sunday 7:-00AM - 7:00PM 2019 Marina Crew: Reilley Dave Aidan Adam Aramis Stacy Deanna Fishin Jim and Captain Larry will be on