Norcal 2009 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Holy Mackerel · 11-12-2009, 09:46 AM

I took my family up to NORCAL for some pine trees, rivers, high country lakes, and fresh air from all the MLPA BS! More pics, than fish, but thought you guys/gals might enjoy the scenery!

First a stop by the local Walgreens for funny looking tackle. We were fishing for Steelehead with nightcrawlers, and a peiece of bright red of yarn.

First day hit the Sacramento River in Chico on my buddy Dave's boat.

It was propelled by Jet outboard...

I believe that Dave said he can run in 10" of water with this rig

Above the Sacramento River, spent many a summer day, floating down in an inner tube, and stopping by beer can beach...

I got bit, and as soon as I set the hook, I saw the Steelehead jump, and spit my hook....

Dave moments later lands this nice steelehead, pictured above.

My buddy Damion, and I who attended Chico State together, lost the bet on first fish caught, so we had to shotgun a beer.

Some other action on Pike, but not much else, winds picked up, so we headed in...

Grilled the Steelehead for an appetizer to the lobster dinner I brought up with me. Washed it down with an ice cold Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale.

Story to be Continued....

dos ballenas · 11-12-2009, 09:56 AM

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Its all about the pink lady!

looks like a fun trip!

JoeBeck · 11-12-2009, 10:02 AM

CHICO CALIFORNIA! The days, the nights, the weekends, the trout fishing, Gotta Love it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good times. Thanks for the report. Only thing I missed when I lived up there was the ocean

Dan · 11-12-2009, 10:03 AM

Shot gunning beers, a camo boat and a muscle shirt. That's tight! Viva Bear Hole!

forefrazier · 11-12-2009, 10:37 AM

I hear banjos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

rastrev · 11-12-2009, 11:09 AM

very cool, looks fun and relaxing!

11-12-2009, 12:58 PM

looks like you had a blast!

cool boat love the camo

Holy Mackerel · 11-12-2009, 01:53 PM

The next day, we decided to go into town for some provisions...

Nut Brown Ale, went well with my Rib Eye steak sandwhich and fries.

Family shot at Chico State, I spent many a day, studying near this campus placard.

On Sunday, we headed out of a Town called Paradise, where my buddy lives. Small mountain town, pine trees, creeks, etc. We decided if once more we can make our way to the high country lakes, which require 4x4 at a certain point.

It was worse than it looked.

Stopped at the first lake, caught many Brook Trout in this lake.

Had to bust out the Sabiki rod.

My buddy trying to figure out how to kayak. We tried to push on to the next set of lakes, but this is the second time we have been denied. My stock 4x4 did not have enough clearance for the boulders, I would have had to crawl over to get through. It was about a 100ft strip of nastiness. Next time.

On the way out, stopped at a creek for some trout fishing... no bites, but nice sites.

I wish I had waders back when I was a poor student, that water is FREAKING COLD!!!

Here is ONE of the camping sites, near the creek we were fishing... free camping.

From this picture, you can see how close the camp spot is to the creek. no 4x4 required.

A sunrise just about Yuba City to begin the next adventure. 10 hours with a 10 month old baby in a Truck...

The end.

11-12-2009, 09:46 AM	#1
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	Norcal Fishing Trip 2009 I took my family up to NORCAL for some pine trees, rivers, high country lakes, and fresh air from all the MLPA BS! More pics, than fish, but thought you guys/gals might enjoy the scenery! First a stop by the local Walgreens for funny looking tackle. We were fishing for Steelehead with nightcrawlers, and a peiece of bright red of yarn. First day hit the Sacramento River in Chico on my buddy Dave's boat. It was propelled by Jet outboard... I believe that Dave said he can run in 10" of water with this rig Above the Sacramento River, spent many a summer day, floating down in an inner tube, and stopping by beer can beach... I got bit, and as soon as I set the hook, I saw the Steelehead jump, and spit my hook.... Dave moments later lands this nice steelehead, pictured above. My buddy Damion, and I who attended Chico State together, lost the bet on first fish caught, so we had to shotgun a beer. Some other action on Pike, but not much else, winds picked up, so we headed in... Grilled the Steelehead for an appetizer to the lobster dinner I brought up with me. Washed it down with an ice cold Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale. Story to be Continued.... Last edited by Holy Mackerel; 11-12-2009 at 10:42 AM.

11-12-2009, 09:56 AM	#2
dos ballenas Vampyroteuthis infernalis Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 585	[QUOTE=Holy Mackerel;47207] QUOTE] Its all about the pink lady! looks like a fun trip! __________________ ____________________________________________

11-12-2009, 11:09 AM	#6
rastrev Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: SD, CA Posts: 173	very cool, looks fun and relaxing! __________________ "If a fish could keep his mouth shut, he would never get caught." - U-Roy, Fisherman Style

11-12-2009, 10:02 AM	#3
JoeBeck Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 370	CHICO CALIFORNIA! The days, the nights, the weekends, the trout fishing, Gotta Love it !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good times. Thanks for the report. Only thing I missed when I lived up there was the ocean

11-12-2009, 10:03 AM	#4
Dan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,053	Shot gunning beers, a camo boat and a muscle shirt. That's tight! Viva Bear Hole!

11-12-2009, 10:37 AM	#5
forefrazier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: OC Posts: 397	I hear banjos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

11-12-2009, 12:58 PM	#7
NextBite Guest Posts: n/a	looks like you had a blast! cool boat love the camo

11-12-2009, 01:53 PM	#8
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	The next day, we decided to go into town for some provisions... Nut Brown Ale, went well with my Rib Eye steak sandwhich and fries. Family shot at Chico State, I spent many a day, studying near this campus placard. On Sunday, we headed out of a Town called Paradise, where my buddy lives. Small mountain town, pine trees, creeks, etc. We decided if once more we can make our way to the high country lakes, which require 4x4 at a certain point. It was worse than it looked. Stopped at the first lake, caught many Brook Trout in this lake. Had to bust out the Sabiki rod. My buddy trying to figure out how to kayak. We tried to push on to the next set of lakes, but this is the second time we have been denied. My stock 4x4 did not have enough clearance for the boulders, I would have had to crawl over to get through. It was about a 100ft strip of nastiness. Next time. On the way out, stopped at a creek for some trout fishing... no bites, but nice sites. I wish I had waders back when I was a poor student, that water is FREAKING COLD!!! Here is ONE of the camping sites, near the creek we were fishing... free camping. From this picture, you can see how close the camp spot is to the creek. no 4x4 required. A sunrise just about Yuba City to begin the next adventure. 10 hours with a 10 month old baby in a Truck... The end.