Fishing

will be tough though. If you are going to be successful, you’ve gotta get out of bed early and be on the water by 5 a.m. For the first hour or so, try top water fishin’ a PopR or a Spittin’ Image. Then switch to drop-shottin’ an Aarons Magic Roboworm.

MILL CREEK POND — The upper Mill Creek Pond will probably be one of the most crowded fishin’ locations this week. It will be very important of get there early in the morning to get your favorite spot. Most of the steelhead/trout have been caught using shrimp, salmon eggs or worms with a sliding bobber.

East Fork of the RUSSIAN RIVER — Did you know, that the east fork of the Russian River near the Potter Valley bridge, has been getting stocked with trout by Fish and Wildlife? Yup, it’s true! Experienced fishermen know to fish up and down the stream to get away from the crowds of people. Castmasters, super-dupers, rooster-tails, and small crankbaits along with chunks of crawfish tail floating with a bobber has been working the best.

MENDOCINO COAST — So far it has not been another banner year for salmon fishing on the Mendocino Coast. Mostly small salmon are being caught. The salmon fishing has been slow, but some veteran skippers and anglers have been catching some nice fish. Lingcod and rock fishing has still been going strong, with fishermen fishing from the shore. For more information go to www.dfg.ca.gov.

Thanks for reading, be safe and remember to keep it reel. Don 4reelfishin.com