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Bass anglers are reporting that the bite has been slow for those fishing artificials. What is working? Minnows. A few of our local guides have switched clients to live minnows to pick up the pace a bit. The bass are crashing into schools of bait fish and feeding heavily. It just stands to reason that you’ll have better success fishing with live bait.
What else is working? Jerk baits in glass minnow, ghost minnow or hitch patterns. Again, present something that mimics what they’re feeding on and you’re odds increase. Look for 10 to 20 fish per day for a couple of anglers in a boat.
Shore anglers have been having a more difficult time putting fish on the stringer – at least from the public docks around the lake. Some folks fishing the private docks down along Windflower point have had better results.
There hasn’t been much happening on the crappie front. A few anglers have reported catching crappie on and around the docks at Konocti and we’ve had isolated reports of crappie caught at the Four Poles. Otherwise, we’d have to say that there aren’t any strong, consistent concentrations of crappie being found right now. Of course, they’ve surprised us a bit this summer with a better-than-usual hot weather bite. So, keep trying and keep letting us know how you’re doing … We’ll keep the minnows and jigs stocked up for when this bite gets back into gear.
The catfish bite also has slowed. We had a great time with our CatFest event last weekend, but there weren’t all that many catfish caught. A barbecue and raffle here at the shop beforehand set the tone for a good night on the water.
We fished from about 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. with close to one dozen fish caught for four boats of anglers. No single bait stood out as the first choice … We used mackerel on my boat while others used clams. We fished Pirates Cove and Monitor Island. The largest fish of the night tipped the scales at just a smidge over 9 pounds. Stay tuned to future week’s reports for September’s CatFest date.
Bob Rider owns Lakeshore Bait & Tackle in Clearlake. Visit his Web site at www.994fish.com or call him at 994-FISH (3474).
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Until further notice, there is no water available at this location. Visitors to the forest should plan accordingly and bring sufficient water for their needs.
“Personnel are working to restore drinking water at Davis Flat as quickly as possible,” said acting Grindstone District Ranger Paul Montgomery. “Thank you for your cooperation.”
More than 200 miles of riding trails, campgrounds, picnic sites and staging areas remain open as well as the RV sanitation dump site.
The public will be notified as soon as the situation is resolved.
For further information, please contact the Mendocino National Forest in Willows, 530-934-3316, or the Stonyford Work Center, 530-963-3128.
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The weekend kicks off on “FREAKY FRIDAY” with the Miss Hawaiian Tropic Model Search, followed by three bands taking the stage around the resort: Wonderbread 5 in the Classic Concert Showroom, SK2 in the Waterfront Nightclub, and Faded at Four in the Conference Center.
On Saturday, the 11th annual “Takin it to the Streets” Motorcycle Road Rally and Poker Run will get underway with its annual run around Clear Lake.
In addition to the annual motorcyclist enthusiast event, the resort also will host a Beach Party along Festival Row on Saturday and Sunday with vendor booths, extreme motocross, “Typhoon” Tommy’s WFWA Jet Ski Stunt Show, Hot Bike Show, and more. No alcohol will be permitted outside on the resort grounds throughout the weekend.
At night, some of the biggest names in music will take the main stage, outdoors, under the stars, in the intimate 5,000-seat Konocti Field Amphitheatre.
On Saturday, Sept. 1, Kid Rock takes the stage, and on Sunday, Sept. 2, Toby Keith performs with special guest Miranda Lambert followed by an end-of-summer fireworks spectacular immediately following the show to close out the Lake County Summerfest Grand Finale celebration.
For more information, an event schedule, tickets, or reservations, call (800) 660-LAKE or go online to: www.konoctiharbor.com.
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UKIAH – The Mendocino College football team opened fall camp last week in preparation for the 2007 football season.
With summer practices ending the first week in August, 70 players reported to fall camp on Aug. 9.
“I am very pleased with the amount of returning sophomores on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball,” said Mendocino College Head Football Coach Tom Gang.
Returning as the anchor of the defensive line is Sophomore Jermaine Jacobs (Sacramento).
Freshmen projected to contribute are Josh Gipson (Middletown), Justin Wood (Middletown), Jeff Harpe (Ukiah), Ed Rico (Clearlake), Blake Dissoma (Ukiah), Brian Walters (Tampa, Fla.) and Ben Cooper (Esparto).
Possibly the strength of the defense will be its linebacking core which returns sophomores Gary Miller (Ukiah), Cole Baker (Esparto) and Markins Anilus (Miami, Fla.).
Incoming players who are projected to see significant action are freshmen Alex Bautista (Coalinga), Wadner Anilus (Miami, Fla.), Curtis Morgan (Camilla, Ga.), Svante Wright (Camilla, Ga.), Tyson Newton (Kelseyville), Marcellus Lang (Sacramento), Gordon Gilmer (Sacramento), Matt Keller (Vancouver, Wash.), Ramiro Solis (Williams) and Brad Finley (Middletown).
In the secondary, Sophomore Mike Casper (Sacramento) will return at corner. Sophomore Greg Tompkins (Arcadia, Fla.) and freshmen Justin Saldano (Vancouver, Wash.), Randy Fesser (Vancouver, Wash.), Veronon Dunnom (Miami, Fla.), Daniel Diodonne (Miami, Fla.) and David Frew (Mt. Vernon, Texas.) will all look to compete for playing time.
Up front for the Eagle offense are several returning offensive linemen. Nick Frost (Ukiah), Arlen Roberts (Vallejo), Drew Blundell (Potter Valley), Steve Oropeza (Point Arena) and Mike Padilla (Santa Rosa) all played key roles for the Eagles last season.
Incoming freshmen Matt Mayfield (Ukiah), Brad Bowers (Ukiah), Alex Wayman (Williams), Ayodele Adedipe (Sacramento), Will Mangino (Potter Valley), Chris Martin (Willits), Nick Rowe (Williams) and Josh Martinez (Ukiah) will also look to contribute on the offensive line.
Redshirt Sophomore Stanley Lageurre (Miami, Fla.) is the only back returning for the Eagles.
Freshmen Nick Henry (Ukiah), Van Jones (Sacramento), Heulon Brown (Sacramento) and Kevin Young (Windsor) will bring talent and depth to the running back position.
At the receiver position, the Eagles will return five players that were key components to the offense last season in sophomores Steven Joachim (Miami, Fla.), Errik Graham (Sacrmanto), Aaron Allen (Point Arena), CJ Hollenbeck (Santa Rosa), and Kyle O’Donnell (Windsor).
Incoming freshmen Micah Payne (Saltillo, Texas), Alex De Golia (Beaverhead County, Mont.) and Shamichael Rivers (Arcadia, Fla.) are talented young receivers who also will contribute in the passing game.
With the return of Cody Manguso (Sparks, Nev.) at quarterback, the offense will be in experienced hands. Manguso threw for 900 yards and six touchdowns last season.
Redshirt freshmen Jacob Laudenslayer (Modesto) will be pushing Manguso after a productive redshirt season. Freshmen Jake Strickler (Middletown) and Billy Binns (Upper Lake) also will battle for the starting spot.
“We are impressed with 2007 recruiting class and we are looking forward to seeing both our freshmen and sophomores compete this season,” Gang said.
Mendocino will scrimmage College of Siskiyous in Williams, CA on Saturday, Aug. 25, before opening the season at home versus Santa Rosa Junior College on Sept. 1.
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