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Whiskeytown Lake Fish Report: Early October Trout Tactics

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Buckley Taylor
/ October 5, 2024

This week, we concentrated our efforts on the south side near Brandy Creek, where Buck and JP had scouted a few days earlier. We started the day running spoons like Thomas Buoyant and Kastmasters in gold/red patterns at 15-20 feet.…

Calm Waters, Big Bites: A Day at Lone Pine Creek

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J.P. Moore
/ October 3, 2024

Lone Pine Creek never disappoints, and this trip was no exception. With Buck, Andrew, Ethan, and I heading out for a full day of fishing, we couldn’t have asked for better conditions. The morning air was crisp as we pulled…

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Rockfish Galore: A Day at Pillar Point

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J.P. Moore
/ July 23, 2024

July is a prime time for fishing out of Half Moon Bay, and our crew—Buck, Ethan, Andrew, and I—took full advantage of it. The weather was typical for the coast this time of year, with cool mornings in the low…

Jetty Adventures: Poke Poling at Pillar Point

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Ami Taylor
/ May 14, 2024

While Buck and the crew were out on the kayaks for the rockfish opener, Alina and I decided to try something different. We grabbed our poke poles and headed to the Pillar Point Jetty, where the rocky crevices promised some…

Calm Seas, Steady Action: Rockfish Opener at Half Moon Bay

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Buckley Taylor
/ May 12, 2024

The rockfish opener at Half Moon Bay out of Pillar Point is always an event worth marking on the calendar. With the crew ready for action, JP, Ethan, Andrew, and I hit the water early in our kayaks. The temperature…

California’s Salmon Season Closure: What Anglers Need to Know for 2024

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California Fish Plants
/ April 30, 2024

For the second year in a row, California’s salmon season remains closed, leaving many anglers and fishing communities across the state feeling the impact. This closure, announced by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), is a response to…

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