As I mentioned previously, you gotta enjoy fishing NOT catching, to go where I fish.... With that being said, I am tremendously successful and blessed for the 2016 season:
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| 2016: Note, 1008 MILES for six salmon. |
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| 2015: Note, 1326 MILES for three salmon. |
Wednesday, 11/23 - Fished for 2 hours
Today the current is very fast and the water is very muddy! I tried out eight different lures, each at 15-minute intervals. No bites today, but I am very encouraged by the way the spinners worked. Can't wait for next season, God's willing.
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| 2017 salmon season, yet? |
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| Ready for action. |
Tuesday, 11/22 - Fished for 1 hour and yak for an hour
Today, I met another fisherman with the same name as me (JOHN). He said he only got 6 salmon for the season, but he had to pay for a guide to get one in the Smith River. I believe he said he got 4 from the Feathers River and only one from the Sacramento River. I will be seeing him more next season.
Monday, 11/21 - Fished for 4 hours with Calvin
No success. Calvin took me to the "dock" about 1 mile downstream in a small town, named Walnut Grove. At this location, the river narrows and during the peak salmon run, it is crowded with fishermen. Today, it was just Calvin and I trying out a couple of casts....
This is the very first time that I fished at the "dock."
Friday, 11/18 - Test out 20 lures in 2.5 hrs.
My brother Fish Whisperer asked if I tried using other fishing rigs for salmon besides spinners. After today, I can say, "Yes!"
I found a big Z-Ray, so I had to do it. Also, I used a 1-1/2 oz. Kastmaster. Out of the twenty lures tested, three did not spin well and needed some adjustments.
My heart jumped when near the end of my fishing trip, I got one grab while retrieving a 7/8 oz. Pink Flying C. However, the fish did not stick :-(
Once again, got the whole river to myself. To put into perspective of how blessed I am to be at the Sacramento River by myself, you have to note that the population of Sacramento County is around 1.4 million!!!
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| Yes! There is a big Z-Ray in the mix! |
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| These three didn't spin right. |
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