Memorial Day

* Memorial Day tends to herald the beginning of the summer season with barbecues, beaches, and the first sunburn of the season, the “holiday” is truly a day for mourning and honoring the military members who have fought and died for our freedom.

President Theodore Roosevelt said, “We must dare to be great; and we must realize that greatness is the fruit of toil and sacrifice and high courage.”—

Lake Pillsbury- The road coming from Potter Valley is still very dumpy. Take it easy and the trip will be just fine. The lake is full. Although I have not fished Pillsbury lately, I have received reports that the trout and bass fishing has continued to be good. The most successful trout anglers have been trolling the west side pulling a Ford Fender trailing it with a salmon egg and a kernel of sweet corn.

The bass have moved up in to the flats from the deeper water to spawn. Look for them to be holding at drop-offs.

Clear Lake — For the past month, the wind, and then with one day of clouds, and then five days of the temperatures being in the 60’s & 70’s, the bass have been somewhat confused. At least that is the excuse many anglers have been using. With that being said, there are still many willing bass to be caught. Successful fishermen have been flipping a weightless Senko under docks or drop-shottin’ a Roboworm along the weed lines. Boy, now that the warmer weather has kicked in, the top water frog bite has started up. It’s one of mine and Teresa’s favorite ways to fish.

Cat fishermen have been doing best, fishing a live medium sized crawdad with a bobber. Rodman’s Slough, Cache Creek, the