Nacimiento Lake dropped to 78 percent of its storage capacity, and fishing has been good. Spotted bass responded to finesse tactics with drop shot, shaky heads, and spider jigs taking fish in 5 to 20 feet of water. Aaron’s Magic, motor oil with red flake, and Tequilla Sunrise all took fish. Topwater poppers and walkers worked well at daybreak and again in the evenings. Squarebills and underspins fooled fish as well. White bass chased shad schools in coves, and anglers used topwater, spoons and white swimbaits to hook up. The crappie bite remained solid in 5 to 25 feet of water with minijigs and small live minnows being the baits of choice. Catfish took cut mackerel, dip baits, and garlic scented nightcrawlers.

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Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop has the largest selection of fishing tackle in the Central Valley. We carry all the equipment from top manufactures to make your fishing trip more successful! Whether your fishing for Bluegill at a local pond or Bluefin Tuna far offshore we are your one stop shop for all your fishing needs.



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