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July 5 - 19, 2019
“When I am
fishing a frog or
flipping matted
vegetation, I
am throwing the
new X-TCB 8
Carrier Braided
Line form P-Line.
It is critical to
be stealthy with
both techniques,
and with P-line’s
new braid, you
can make longer
casts and it is
ultra quiet com-
ing through the
grass.”
– Bass Pro
Bryan Thrift
PRO’S
POINTER
GO FOR IT!
VOL.38 • ISS. 15
HOT BITES...
1.
ALMANOR TROUT… Trollers are hooking trout
that range up to 6 lbs. Some trollers are speed
trolling spoons, while others pull flies and threaded
worms.
2.
MARIN COAST KINGS… Lights out salmon
trolling is on tap. For limits of fish to 22 pounds
pull rigged baits with or without flashers.
3.
SHASTA TROUT… Trollers are scoring
rainbows that run 12 to 20 inches. The fish
scattered from 40 to 60 feet deep are are hitting
spoons pulled at 3 mph.
4.
NEW MELONES KOKES… Anglers are
hooking up to 70 kokanee per day. Uncle Larry’s
Spinners are the ticket for hooking salmon that
average 15 to 17 inches.
GOOD BETS…
5.
DELTA LARGEMOUTHS… Largemouth bass
are hitting a variety of crankbaits and topwater
lures. Most of the bass run lbs, but fish to 9 lbs have
been reported.
IT ALL ADDS UP
6.
S.F. BAY POTLUCK… Live anchovies are
drawing strikes from both halibut and striped
bass. The halibut range up to 33 lbs, while stripers to
15 have been reported.
TO MORE FISH IN THE BOAT.
7.
UMPQUA SMALLIES … Anglers are hooking
40 to 60 bass per day that weigh up to 2 lbs.
Topwater lures work early and late, while crankbaits
work when the sun is high.
8.
CAMANCHE CATFISH… Whiskerfish as large
as 12 lbs have been landed by bait soakers.
Liver, night crawlers and mackerel fillets are the baits
of choice.
SLEEPERS…
9.
HALF MOON ROCKFISH… Limits are the rule
for rockfish anglers departing from Pillar Point.
Swimbaits are producing some fish, but shrimp flies
do the heavy lifting.
10.
HAT CREEK BROOKIES… Hat Creek
has been heavily stocked with brookies
and rainbows. Red salmon eggs, crickets and gold
Kastermaster all draw strikes.
11.
STAMPEDE KOKANEE… Limit style
kokanee trolling is on tap at this high mountain
reservoir. Uncle Larry’s Spinners teamed with dodgers
produce salmon to 15 inches.
Scott Martin
P-Line Pro-Staffer
~ 8-Time FLW Tour Winner
12.
SAC RIVER /BOWS…Big wild rainbows that
measure up to 23 inches are on the chomp.
Fly guys drift nymphs while gear heads back troll
Yakima Bait Mag Lips in a variety of colors.
COMING SOON...
13.
SACRAMENTO RIVER SALMON…Salmon
fishing will start on July 16. With strong
numbers of salmon in the ocean, the opener promises
to be outstanding.
P-LINE TACTICAL FLUOROCARBON 14.
P-LINE X-BRAID 15.
AMADOR NIGHT BASS… By early July
nighttime fishing for largemouth bass will be
going strong at Amador. Spinnerbaits, buzzbaits and
large plastic worms are the best offerings typically.
Show up prepared for the battle: smoother,
more sensitive, improved knot strength,
stronger, and unmatched abrasion resistance.
MANZANITA LAKE TROUT… The second
half of July typically marks the beginning of
consistent dry fly action. Small No. 16 and 18 flies will
tempt trout to 7 lbs.
Delivers superior abrasion resistance,
longer casts, vibration reduction and a near
zero stretch factor for unparalleled power.
16.
FEATHER RIVER KINGS… Salmon fishing
will start on July 16. Based on the number of
salmon that arrived this spring, the early action could
be great.
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