Hello friends,
In this edition, we'll be covering:
What's New in the Shop
Lake Berryessa Fishing Report
Fly Fishing Report
The next Striper Fishing Workshop - Sep 20th
What's new in the shop?
By Shane Latreille, Store Manager.
Lew’s Laser MG
The Lew’s Laser MG baitcasting reel is an excellent option for beginner to intermediate bass fishermen. Priced around $100 you get a big bang for your buck.
8 Bearing System with stainless steel double shielded ball bearings
Zero Reverse® one-way clutch bearing
One-piece graphite frame
Graphite side plates
Anodized aluminum U-shape 32mm spool
Lew’s Hyperspeed LFS
The fastest in Team Lew’s lineup, the HyperSpeed baitcasting reel has a 9.5:1 gear ratio and a screaming 40” RPT retrieve speed to offer high-velocity performance. It is ideal for speed-cranking big baits and muscling fish out of heavy cover with a lightning-fast retrieve. Housed inside a lightweight, one-piece aluminum frame and side plate is a 10-bearing system with stainless steel double-shielded ball bearings greased with Speed Lube for exceptional smoothness.
SCREAMING FAST with a premium 9.5:1 gear ratio, delivering 40-inch RPT (recovery per turn)
EXCEPTIONAL CONTROL: Zero Reverse one-way clutch bearing for supreme control of the retrieve. 6-pin QuietCast externally Adjustable Centrifugal Brake (ACB) for unbeatable castability
LIGHTWEIGHT DURABILITY: Lew’s HyperSpeed LFS Series baitcasting reel provides lightweight performance with a one-piece aluminum frame
SUPERIOR DESIGN: 120/12 mono capacity, and 120-yards of 50-pound braided line so you’re ready to fish under any conditions
ROCK SOLID RELIABILITY with the finest materials, industry-leading craftsmanship, and a one-year warranty backed by the Customer Support Team at Lew’s
QuietCast® externally Adjustable Centrifugal Brake system
Hard anodized aluminum alloy Speed Gears®, precision cut on Hamai CNC machines with P2™SuperPinion™ bearing supported pinion gear
Okuma Azores
Azores Blue begins with proven power features including a die-cast aluminum body, side plate, and rotor, machine-cut pinion gear, and the Okuma Dual Force Drag system that utilizes a traditional top drag stack in concert with an oversized Carbonite drag washer beneath the spool to increase high-end drag output as well as spool stability under load.
DFD: Precision Dual Force Drag System
Precision click drag adjustment for more precise drag settings
Multi-disc, Carbonite, and felt drag washers for DFD
6HPB + 1RB corrosion-resistant stainless steel bearings
Quick-set anti-reverse roller bearing plus ratchet system
Dual anti-reverse systems for maximum security for sizes 55 to 90
Single anti-reverse systems for Z-40s models
This week in Fishing
Berryessa Report
By Brandon Abernathy with RodDown Guide Service
It's hard to pinpoint these trout. One day they're in the deep water, and the next, they're in the shallows. You need to keep your mind open and cover a lot of water. But once you find them, stay on top of them and don't be afraid to change gear and speed.
Slow troll Kokanee gear at 1.4-1.6 mph. If that doesn't get them, change to spoons and speed troll at 2.4-2.7 mph. The fish are 22-65 ft deep. Don't be afraid to chase the marks. The fish are very active, and you can see them on your graph coming up to your gear. If they don't hit, that's when you change speeds.
The fish are scattered from the mouth of the Narrows to the Big Island.
Berryessa Trout Spoons
Stop by the shop to pick up a few color options of Speedy Shiners and Optimizer Junior spoons. This is what works now on Lake Berryessa right now.
We also have a large selection of Kokanee gear by J&J Tackle, Macks, and Rocky Mountain.
Pro Tip
Shad pattern colors and purples have been working best with a 25-foot setback.
Contact Brandon to book your own guided trip to Lake Berryessa.
Otherwise, stop by the shop for the latest gear, tackle, bait, and advice.
Napa River Striper Fishing Workshop
On September 20th we're hosting our 2nd Striper Fishing Workshop.
If you own a boat or are interested in learning effective boat trolling techniques consider signing up for our Napa River Striper Fishing Workshop. Learn with and fish alongside the experts to conquer the waters with fellow enthusiasts. Expand your network and build relationships with your future fishing partners.
Agenda:
Captains and Deckhands Strategy Breakfast at Club Sweeney's 8am-10am
Meet at the Boat Ramp - 10:30am
Napa River Team Fishing Session - 10:30am-3pm (Outgoing tide)
We are looking for up to 5 captains to be matched with 5 deckhands.
Our workshop is ideal for both seasoned captains seeking to hone their expertise and aspiring deckhands eager to learn.
If you are interested in joining me for our next Napa River Striper Fishing Workshop, please fill out this form and let us know if you are applying as a Captain or a Deckhand.
Fly Fishing Report
By Pete Rodrigues
Putah Creek Fishing Report - September 5th, 2024
Current Conditions:
- Flow: Currently fluctuating around 450 cfs. Catch Happy Guide partner Robbie George reports that Putah Creek looks really good. A little slow for clients who never fished before getting a few grabs but other folk around him were sticking fish :-)
Robbie’s recommended flies - WD-40 - Zebra Midge - Jujubee Midge - Sizes: #20-22 in various colors -FB Pheasant Tails**
Other recommended Flies
- Blue-Winged Olives (BWO): - Hogan’s S&Ms - Quilldigon - May It Be - Micro May - Juju Baetis - Sizes: #18-20 Plan not to leave good water until you’ve changed flies and more importantly weight/bead size with occasional contact with the bottom.
We recently received more S+Ms, FB pheasant tails, tungsten zebra midges, French Dip, and assorted dry flies.
As always,
We truly appreciate every time you walk through our doors. Thank you for choosing to spend your hard-earned dollars with us. It's a privilege to be of service.
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