The Trash Racks are Still HOT.

  Today after not fishing San Luis for two weeks, I headed to the trash racks hoping that the new moon cycle and low winds would improve my luck.   I got to a calm lake at 7:30 and set out for the racks.  When I got there,  Ed Givens was working his way around.…

Shad Fishing with Ray and Orland Outfitters

This past weekend I had the honor and pleasure of fishing with Ray Hutcherson of Sea Level Flyfishing at his annual Shad Fishing trip on the Sacramento River put on spectacularly by the guides of Orland Outfitters.   The lucky participants are shuttled by jetboat to a prime Shad run on the river where tents…

Mid May Slowdown at the Racks

Maybe it was the moon phase, the bad Solonar rating, or the wind, but the fishing at the trash racks slowed down today after being red hot for the last 4 weeks. I was looking forward to fishing the trash racks again all week at work after so many great trips recently but the last…

Mothers Day at the Trash Racks

In the midst of a major office remodel and the regular stresses of private practice,  I was eyeing the winds at San Luis all week long looking for an opportunity to fish the Trash Racks at San Luis again.    I had lunch with Jim Cramer last Wednesday and we decided to go fish together…