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Apr 24, 2021 21:14:04   #
WattaFish Loc: Sonoma County CA
 
Hey, everybody, here in California, the last Saturday in April (when general stream fishing season opens) came a little earlier; we didn't have to wait until the 28th or 30th.
I went to the closest spot; my regular go to for local stream fishing. It's a 130 mile round trip for me, but hey, you do what ya gotta do. I've fished these waters, the East Branch of the Russian River that feeds into Lake Mendocino, for 20 plus years; I have it dialed in the hatchery fish that are in there.
So here's today's catch/limit; I've caught bigger and fatter fish, but these all jumped when hooked and put up a decent to good fight. I was the first one on the water, at first light, so I went to my chosen spot, where the fish tend to pool up. Got my limit in about an hour, and then turned a couple of other guys who showed up onto where the fish were and what they biting on (bait, not lures).
Home by 9:30 and will fire up the smoker tomorrow.



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Apr 24, 2021 21:40:15   #
Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.
 
WattaFish wrote:
Hey, everybody, here in California, the last Saturday in April (when general stream fishing season opens) came a little earlier; we didn't have to wait until the 28th or 30th.
I went to the closest spot; my regular go to for local stream fishing. It's a 130 mile round trip for me, but hey, you do what ya gotta do. I've fished these waters, the East Branch of the Russian River that feeds into Lake Mendocino, for 20 plus years; I have it dialed in the hatchery fish that are in there.
So here's today's catch/limit; I've caught bigger and fatter fish, but these all jumped when hooked and put up a decent to good fight. I was the first one on the water, at first light, so I went to my chosen spot, where the fish tend to pool up. Got my limit in about an hour, and then turned a couple of other guys who showed up onto where the fish were and what they biting on (bait, not lures).
Home by 9:30 and will fire up the smoker tomorrow.
Hey, everybody, here in California, the last Satur... (show quote)


Nice Trout WattaFish! It looks like you've got your spot dialed in. Thanks for the pictures.

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Apr 24, 2021 21:43:21   #
Jwid Loc: Lake Killarney, Ironton, MO
 
Nice catch. Good eats.

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Apr 24, 2021 22:27:36   #
RuffplayOR57 Loc: Klamath Falls, OR
 
WattaFish wrote:
Hey, everybody, here in California, the last Saturday in April (when general stream fishing season opens) came a little earlier; we didn't have to wait until the 28th or 30th.
I went to the closest spot; my regular go to for local stream fishing. It's a 130 mile round trip for me, but hey, you do what ya gotta do. I've fished these waters, the East Branch of the Russian River that feeds into Lake Mendocino, for 20 plus years; I have it dialed in the hatchery fish that are in there.
So here's today's catch/limit; I've caught bigger and fatter fish, but these all jumped when hooked and put up a decent to good fight. I was the first one on the water, at first light, so I went to my chosen spot, where the fish tend to pool up. Got my limit in about an hour, and then turned a couple of other guys who showed up onto where the fish were and what they biting on (bait, not lures).
Home by 9:30 and will fire up the smoker tomorrow.
Hey, everybody, here in California, the last Satur... (show quote)

Congrats Watt, nice fishi g!!

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Apr 24, 2021 22:37:19   #
DSapien Loc: Greater Sacramento Area
 
WattaFish wrote:
Hey, everybody, here in California, the last Saturday in April (when general stream fishing season opens) came a little earlier; we didn't have to wait until the 28th or 30th.
I went to the closest spot; my regular go to for local stream fishing. It's a 130 mile round trip for me, but hey, you do what ya gotta do. I've fished these waters, the East Branch of the Russian River that feeds into Lake Mendocino, for 20 plus years; I have it dialed in the hatchery fish that are in there.
So here's today's catch/limit; I've caught bigger and fatter fish, but these all jumped when hooked and put up a decent to good fight. I was the first one on the water, at first light, so I went to my chosen spot, where the fish tend to pool up. Got my limit in about an hour, and then turned a couple of other guys who showed up onto where the fish were and what they biting on (bait, not lures).
Home by 9:30 and will fire up the smoker tomorrow.
Hey, everybody, here in California, the last Satur... (show quote)


Nice Catch! Thanks for sharing!

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Apr 24, 2021 22:47:28   #
Bassmatter Loc: Rohnert Park Ca.
 
WattaFish wrote:
Hey, everybody, here in California, the last Saturday in April (when general stream fishing season opens) came a little earlier; we didn't have to wait until the 28th or 30th.
I went to the closest spot; my regular go to for local stream fishing. It's a 130 mile round trip for me, but hey, you do what ya gotta do. I've fished these waters, the East Branch of the Russian River that feeds into Lake Mendocino, for 20 plus years; I have it dialed in the hatchery fish that are in there.
So here's today's catch/limit; I've caught bigger and fatter fish, but these all jumped when hooked and put up a decent to good fight. I was the first one on the water, at first light, so I went to my chosen spot, where the fish tend to pool up. Got my limit in about an hour, and then turned a couple of other guys who showed up onto where the fish were and what they biting on (bait, not lures).
Home by 9:30 and will fire up the smoker tomorrow.
Hey, everybody, here in California, the last Satur... (show quote)


Congrats! Nice catch, way to get out there and get then! Good luck and be safe!!

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Apr 24, 2021 23:58:34   #
Spiritof27 Loc: Lincoln, CA
 
Nice. Thanks for sharing the photo!

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Apr 25, 2021 01:30:43   #
Sawasan Loc: So Cal
 
Nice. Congrats. Good of you to share with the other fishermen.

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Apr 25, 2021 09:02:39   #
BonitaBarry Loc: Bonita Springs, FL
 
Nothing like limiting in an hour Wattafish. Then you can explore new locations.😎

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Apr 25, 2021 09:47:40   #
kandydisbar Loc: West Orange, NJ
 
WattaFish wrote:
Hey, everybody, here in California, the last Saturday in April (when general stream fishing season opens) came a little earlier; we didn't have to wait until the 28th or 30th.
I went to the closest spot; my regular go to for local stream fishing. It's a 130 mile round trip for me, but hey, you do what ya gotta do. I've fished these waters, the East Branch of the Russian River that feeds into Lake Mendocino, for 20 plus years; I have it dialed in the hatchery fish that are in there.
So here's today's catch/limit; I've caught bigger and fatter fish, but these all jumped when hooked and put up a decent to good fight. I was the first one on the water, at first light, so I went to my chosen spot, where the fish tend to pool up. Got my limit in about an hour, and then turned a couple of other guys who showed up onto where the fish were and what they biting on (bait, not lures).
Home by 9:30 and will fire up the smoker tomorrow.
Hey, everybody, here in California, the last Satur... (show quote)


Wow, looks great. congrats!

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Apr 25, 2021 14:18:12   #
jsmit40870 Loc: Greers Ferry Lake, Arkansas
 
Nice catch

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Apr 25, 2021 15:34:03   #
Best fishing ever Loc: So California
 
Nice catch you got. I don't normally go on opening day so my plan is leaving for the eastern sierras this Friday and stay until Monday. Lone pine creek and bishop creek should be good. Also the sand separation ponds are always good. I hope I do as good as you.

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Apr 25, 2021 17:19:11   #
ranger632 Loc: Near Yosemite Park Ca.
 
Nice work, see four where is number 5

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Apr 25, 2021 17:37:41   #
WattaFish Loc: Sonoma County CA
 
wasn't sure about the limit being 4 or 5, so played it safe. have been there on other opening days when wardens showed up and checked everyone, including me, for licenses and limits

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Apr 25, 2021 17:39:13   #
WattaFish Loc: Sonoma County CA
 
Haven't fished much of the creeks on the Eastern Slope, and haven't been there in way too long. lemme know how you do...might be incentive to make the drive

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