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Jan 31 - Feb 14, 2020 VOL.39 • ISS. 4 COVER STORY Brought To You By THE BULLETIN BOARD Fisherman’s Warehouse OF UPCOMING EVENTS February April KITTLE’S OUTDOOR & SPORT COMPANY END OF WATERFOWL SEASON SALE AND CLOSEOUTS From now to February 28, 2020 — Fantastic Closeout Prices on a huge selection of duck hunting equipment, including guns, shells, decoys, calls, clothing, boots, bags and much more. Call Kittle’s in Colusa for more information at (530)458-4868 JACKSON RANCHERIA HOTEL AND CASINO PRESENTS FOGHAT 2020 CONCERT April 3, 2020 - Jackson Rancheria is featuring a performance from Foghat 2020. For more information, call the casino at (800) 822-9466. NTAC TROUT ANGLERS CHALLENGE TOURNAMENT AT SAN PABLO RESERVOIR February 8, 2020 - The NorCal Trout Anglers Challenge Tournament Tour will kick off the season at San Pablo Reservoir. If you love trout fishing, you’ll want to participate in these low- cost events Boaters and bank anglers are welcome. There will be cash prizes, gear raffles and lots of family fun! For more information or to sign up, call (916) 768-0938. March Steelhead fishing was tough for most on the opening day, January 1, on the upper section of the American River. However, a few anglers fishing from shore and boat managed to land some quality fish on the opener. Art of Citrus Heights shows off this bright, beautiful steelhead that he bagged on New Year’s Day while fishing a spoon below Nimbus Fish Hatchery. Photo by DAN BACHER, Fish Sniffer Staff. CALIFORNIA- NEVADA EDITION Established 1982 “The No.1 Newspaper Dedicated Entirely To Northern California Sportsmen!” Published By NORTHERN CALIFORNIA ANGLER PUBLICATIONS, INC. The Fish Sniffer P.O. Box 776, Colfax, CA 95713 Toll-Free (833)-347-4661 www.fishsniffer.com ADMINISTRATION Paul Kneeland....................................Publisher Daniel Bacher.....Editor/Conservation Director Cal Kellogg...........Editor/Media Development ADVERTISING/MARKETING Paul Kneeland........Senior Advertising Director Sheldon Bright.............Advertising/Marketing Ernie Marlan.........................Advertising Sales Casey Uppinghouse..............Advertising Sales PRODUCTION Cal Kellogg...................Director of Production Wes Ward........................................Webmaster 3 SANTA ROSA FISHING TACKLE AND DUCK DECOY SHOW March 13 and 14, 2020 - This is the place to go for antiques, collectables, new and used tackle and much much more. The event will take place at 1351 Maple Ave in Santa Rosa. For more information, call (707) 888-7935. SACRAMENTO BOAT SHOW March 12-15, 2020 - Cal Expo - Thursday and Friday 11-8 pm, Saturday 10 am - 8 pm, Sunday 10 am - 6 pm For more information, contact sacramentoboatshow.com, 916-372-4239. NTAC TROUT ANGLERS CHALLENGE TOURNAMENT AT LAKE PARDEE March 14, 2020 - The NorCal Trout Anglers Challenge Tournament Tour will visit Lake Pardee. If you love trout fishing, you’ll want to participate in these low-cost events Boaters and bank anglers are welcome. There will be cash prizes, gear raffles and lots of family fun! For more information or to sign up, call (916) 768-0938. KOKANEE POWER 22ND ANNUAL FUNDRISING BANQUET Saturday, March 14, 2020. California Automobile Museum, 2200 Front St., Old Sacramento, Ca. No-host cocktails and auction preview at 5:00pm, dinner buffet served at 7:00pm. Silent and live auctions! Fun activities plus loads of gifts and prizes! Free parking and free evening access to the Automobile Museum for all guests! Please join us for this popular event! kokaneepower.org KITTLE’S OUTDOOR & SPORTS COMPANY PRESENTS THEIR ANNUAL CAST & BLAST EVENT April 4th, 2020 - Special savings on all fishing gear, and the opportunity to try out and shoot your favorite Shotguns.Call Kittle’s in Colusa for more information at (530)458-4868 RANCHO SECO SMUD DERBY April 4 & 5, 2020- Cash and prizes will be up for grabs during the annual SMUD Trout Derby at Rancho Seco Lake. This event has been a family favorite since 1993. For more information go to smud.org/RanchoSeco FUTURE PRO LAKE OROVILLE BASS TOURNAMENT April 18, 2020 - Be part of the west coast’s hottest bass fishing circuit by signing up for this Future Pro event. For more information, call Vince Harris at (916) 768-0938. NTAC TROUT ANGLERS CHALLENGE TOURNAMENT AT COLLINS LAKE April 25, 2020- The NorCal Trout Anglers Challenge Tournament Tour will visit Collins Lake. If you love trout fishing, you’ll want to participate in these low cost events Boaters and bank anglers are welcome. There will be cash prizes, gear raffles and lots of family fun! For more information or to sign up, call (916) 768-0938. May KOKANEE POWER PRESENTS THE LAKE SHASTA TEAM CLASSIC May 2-3, 2020 - Big trout and salmon, awesome prizes and a free dinner! For more information, call Gary Coe: (916) 985-4943. NTAC TROUT ANGLERS CHALLENGE TOURNAMENT AT LAKE AMADOR May 23, 2020- The NorCal Trout Anglers Challenge Tournament Tour will visit Lake Amador. If you love trout fishing, you’ll want to participate in these low-cost events Boaters and bank anglers are welcome. There will be cash prizes, gear raffles and lots of family fun! For more information or to sign up, call (916) 768-0938. FUTURE PRO LAKE BERRYESSA RESERVOIR BASS TOURNAMENT March 28, 2020 - Be part of the west coast’s hottest bass fishing circuit by signing up for this Future Pro event. For more information, call Vince Harris at (916) 768-0938. RENO BOAT AND RECREATION SHOW March 25-29, 2020- Every outdoor sports and recreation enthusiast will appreciate the Reno Boat & Recreation Expo. It boasts the latest outdoor gear and accessories, adventure and travel, boats, rv’s, camp trailers and more. The event will be held at the Reno Convention Center. For more information call (775) 882-2222. 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