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Well, we’re just before the first of two “holiday” weekends with the Fourth of July parked on a Wednesday right between the two. Fishing is pretty good and the weather has been hot but not unreasonably so. Clear Lake is running in the upper 70s for water temperature. The reports haven’t changed a whole lot from a week ago so here’s the quick run-down …
For the bassin’ folks, the best bite has been in the morning hours – from first light to approximately 11 a.m. There’s a decent top water bite, the drop shotters are having fun, and fishing a jig in 15-20 feet of water will yield you some nice fish. The afternoons have seen the winds come up and make fishing a bit more difficult. Get your casting in early and enjoy a good bite!
Crappie anglers are reporting limits of fish (25) at Konocti Harbor Resort. Minnows have been effective and mini-jigs in chartreuse or black and silver have been good. Other crappie fishermen have had some success catching quality fish near the old Boat Works and Four Poles locations here in the south end.
The largest catfish this week came from the Indian Beach Resort. One of their guests caught a whopper in the mid-20 pound class while night fishing. Others have reported more moderately sized fish coming on nightcrawlers. Cache Creek still seems to be producing the biggest numbers of fish. Still others are doing well fishing the area around the old Austin Resort property.
The Lake Friends of the NRA want to invite you join us for a benefit dinner to be held Saturday, July 7, here in Clearlake. The event will feature a catered prime rib dinner, live and silent auctions, special drawings and lots of fun. This is the first time this event has been held here in Lake County and proceeds of the event will go to the NRA Foundation to support local, state and national shooting sports.
Who should attend and event like this? NRA members, hunters, target shooters, rod and gun club members, cops, CCW holders, gun owners or gun enthusiasts. You don’t have to be an NRA member to attend. Tickets for the dinner are $50 each. Sponsorship packages are available. Stop by our shop to see some of the more than 20 beautiful firearms that will be featured at the event. You’ll see rifles, shotguns or handguns from Benelli, Kimber, Remington, Smith & Wesson, Savage, Marlin and more.
Need a flyer? Need information? Just call us at 707.994.FISH for details.
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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KELSEYVILLE – The monthly meeting of the US Coast Auxiliary, Flotilla 88 of Lake County will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 7, at the Lakeside Inn on Soda Bay Road.
The summer boating season is in full swing and topics of discussion will be new members as well as patrols for the coming events on Clear Lake.
The Flotilla invites anyone interested in becoming a member of this active group to attend the meeting.
The Lakeside Inn is located at 6330 Soda Bay Road, Kelseyville.
For further information, please contact Commander Rich Thomas at 489-0466 or the Flotilla's information line at 278-0553.
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LAKEPORT – A two-day jet ski racing event is going on in Lakeport this weekend.
The Clear Lake Shootout Jet Ski Races' first day of competition was Saturday.
The event featured more than 80 high performance personal water crafts encompassing several classes competing at speeds up to 85 miles per hour.
The action continues Sunday in Lakeport near Library Park.
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The bass report involves the use of soft plastics such as Senkos, finesse worms and top water lures. The best bite of the day is happening at first light and lasts until the middle of the morning. The remainder of the day can be good if the recent onset of the wind doesn’t keep you from fishing in a slow, consistent, methodical manner.
The live minnow folks are enjoying a steady bite. For all the methods discussed, fish the top 10 feet of water first then turn around and fish the other side of the boat (out toward deeper water) when the shallow water bite slows down.
A surprising spike in the crappie bite has occurred over the last two days. We’re again hearing of folks catching 10 and 20 crappie in an outing. The Four Poles and Konocti Harbor have both suddenly turned on for a few hours in the morning and again in the late evening hours. Minnows and mini-jigs are the usual fare and both seem to be working. If you’ve been in need of a crappie fix, it’s time to jump back in the boat and give it a go.
The catfish reports have tended to indicate a slower bite all around. We’ve seen a few nice fish throughout the week, but most folks are fishing not catching. Stick with what you know works – mackerel or minnows, shrimp or clams, nightcrawlers or shad. I like three-way swivel or sliding sinker rigs when I’m drifting. Surf/Pier leaders work well when shore fishing.
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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