Fishing was fair for all species except catfish. Whisker fish slurped up dip baits, cut baits, and chicken liver on bait rigs, three way rigs, and Carolina rigs. The best places to soak baits were after check gates, near outtake grates, and along inside bends. Striped bass have been hit or miss for most anglers. Anglers who moved from gate to gate reported connecting with biting fish while using cut baits, lugworms, and jumbo live minnows. Largemouth took finesses baits in the eddies before and after check gates. Rattle traps and A-rigs have been effective for anglers willing to walk the aqueduct.

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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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