Fishing Central California

by Milne, Brian

• ISBN13: 9781892469182
• ISBN10: 1892469189
• Edition: Illus.
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-06-01
• Publisher: No Nonsense Fly Fishing Guidebooks

Summary

Anyone can toss a line into the water and get lucky once in a while, but if you want to catch more trophy fish and have more fun on the water, you need Fishing Central California. Whether you're new to fishing or an accomplished angler, this comprehensive and entertaining guide will improve your chances every time you cast. You'll learn how to: Read water and how weather affects the different bites, Select the right baits, lures, and equipment for particular fish and situations, Recognize underwater behaviors and adjust your techniques accordingly, Master proper lure, bait, and fly presentation for specific fisheries, Turn a tough day into a great one with hundreds of useful tips and tricks. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. 6
Introduction	p. 7
About the Author	p. 8
Useful Tips and Techniques	p. 9
Spring Training	p. 10
Scouting Report	p. 14
Drop-shot 'Crawlers	p. 17
Rising to the Top	p. 21
Saltwater: Near and Deep Sea Coastal Fisheries	p. 23
Rockcod Fishing	p. 24
Shark Fishing	p. 28
Other Saltwater Species	p. 29
Pier Fishing	p. 32
Surf Fishing	p. 36
Freshwater: Lakes, Reservoirs, Rivers, and Streams	p. 39
Arroyo Seco River	p. 40
Big Sur, Carmel, and San Lorenzo Rivers	p. 41
Lake Cachuma	p. 44
California Aqueduct	p. 46
Lake Casitas	p. 47
Castaic Lake	p. 49
Cottonwood Lakes	p. 50
Dinkey Creek	p. 53
Isabella Lake	p. 57
Kern River	p. 59
Kings River	p. 66
Lopez Lake	p. 68
Matilija Creek	p. 70
Merced River	p. 71
Nacimiento Lake	p. 75
Nacimiento River	p. 77
Pine Flat Reservoir	p. 82
Piru Creek	p. 84
Lake Piru	p. 86
Pyramid Lake	p. 87
Salinas River	p. 88
Lake San Antonio	p. 91
San Luis Reservoir	p. 93
Santa Margarita Lake	p. 94
Santa Paula Creek	p. 99
Santa Ynez River	p. 101
Sespe Creek	p. 102
Shaver Lake	p. 106
Whale Rock Reservoir	p. 108
Resources	p. 109
Freshwater Fish Identification Chart	p. 110
Record Watch: Big Fish List	p. 112
GPS Resource: Central Coast Waters	p. 113
Streamside Fly Hatches Log	p. 121
Lake/Saltwater Fly Hatches Log	p. 122
Fishing Destination Log	p. 123
Central California Fishing Contacts	p. 125
Other No Nonsense Guides	p. 130
Fly Fishing Knots	p. 132
General Fishing Knots & Rigs	p. 134
Last Cast	p. 136
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