VOL . 36 • ISS . 15 ello , Fish Sniffer editor Cal Kellogg here … If you haven ’ t heard the news ,

July 7 - 21 , 2017

The Silver Fox is one of only three boats in the world that has a license to provide shark tours to the public at the renowned Farallones Islands in the Pacific Ocean .

Captained by Chris Duba , an expert fisherman and international airline pilot , the Silver Fox has been passed down for generations and offers a host of activities ranging from sport fishing , San Francisco Bay tours , great white shark tours , birthday , anniversary , and corporate parties on the water , as well as burials at sea .

Measuring in at 50 feet long with an interior cabin , the Silver Fox is steel hulled , recently refurbished , and one of the most stable and comfortable boats in the fleet . The boat supplies the fishing gear and they have an outstanding customer service oriented crew that are more than willing to teach a newbie how to cast a fishing pole while entertaining you with stories and the history of San Francisco while on a Bay tour and if requested they can serve drinks at your corporate event or private party !

For more information , give them a call at ( 800 ) 349-5775

1106B Depthpower Downrigger All the features you have come to love with our depthpower series . Now available with more options than ever . Equipped with 300 ft of 200 lb . test braided line . 36 ” -60 ” long , 1 1 / 4 ” dia . telescopic boom . Included , downrigger weight storage hook and sure-stop kit .

as peaceful as sitting on a bluff catching a glimpse of a rare and beautiful bird , or as exhilarating as rushing down Klamath River whitewater rapids .

You can simply sit back and relax while driving through the redwoods on Howland Hill Road , taking a Fun Bus Tour , riding the Sky Trail above the treetops , or cruising the river on a Jet Boat Tour . But , if you ’ re more inclined to engage in challenging physical adventures , you can go kayaking , river and ocean fishing , surfing , and hiking and biking on the county ’ s more strenuous trails . And there is so much in between like golfing , canoeing , bird watching or having a picnic on the beach .

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Del Norte Fishing

The Smith is the largest wild and scenic river in the United States that has been left undammed . Since the river system maintains almost 200 miles of hospitable salmon and steelhead habitat , the river sees some of the finest runs of Chinook salmon and steelhead in the country .

The Smith boasts the state record for the largest steelhead caught weighing in at whopping 27 lbs . 4 oz . and the second largest Chinook at 86 lbs . The river is

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Ocean fishing for rockfish and lingcod is great during the seasons off the Del Norte County Coast out of Trinidad and Crescent City . From May-December , fish for black , blue , copper , yellowtail , vermilion and other rockfish , lingcod , sea trout , and cabezon . Check the latest sportfishing regulations for the exact dates . Pacific halibut season also produces solid fishing off the coast every year . Make sure to check with the CDFW for the latest regulations . During some seasons you can troll for albacore tuna . For more information , contact the Crescent City / Del Norte Visitors Bureau ,

1-800-343-8300 , www . exploredelnorte . com

Panther Martin now offers a great selection of Salmon and Steelhead lures in many colors , sizes and designs . Super sharp single and treble hooks , ultra-violet , vibrant colors , tails & no tails , true to life salmon egg beads . See the entire line at PantherMartin . com

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2500 Line Puller The ultimate crab and prawn trap pulling machine . This compact puller makes for easy stowing , and attaches directly to your existing Scotty downrigger mounts .

Want more salmon in the box ? Begin with the proven action of Luhr-Jensen Kwikfish ® and tailor your color selection directly to water conditions . Choose the enhanced visibility of UV Bright in dark water . Go with bold fluorescent finishes in green water . Break out the metallics in clear water . Only Kwikfish deliver a fishing system to maximize your success under all conditions .

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UV BRIGHT FINISHES NEW FINISHES FOR 2017

400 Orca Rod Holder The inner sleeve opens in one complete motion allowing your rod to be released in an instant . Your fishing rod is lifted straight out into the fish fighting position .