Fish Respect- Ikejime

The American Indian use to ask permission of the animal’s spirit before dispatching them for food as well as asking for pardon after the animal was killed.  Christian’s say grace before meals and  in Japan,  it’s common to say “Itadakimasu” before eating a meal which means “I humbly receive.”  Perhaps that is why the japanese…

Denied at the gate…

Saturday August 22,2020 – Today would have been an epic day with topwater, big fish and good friends  on the water,  but it was not meant to be.   According to Gov Gavin Newsom,  the California Fires are caused by Global Warming.  Fishing was cancelled by Global Warming today.    The lake was padlocked at the…

Looking for More of a good thing

 Sunday August 16, 2020 (107 degree) – As Don and I were driving back  from a great day on the forebay,  I had already thought about fishing the next couple days if the wind conditions would hold.  The weather predictions for the next three days were not favorable for those perfect conditions of no…

Forebay Topwater

 Friday August 14 -Don Chesarek and I finally made it out for a day of fishing after three unsuccessful attempts over the last three weeks.  We were rewarded for our perseverance!  We had originally planned to try the lake after hearing a report that their could be some big fish around the racks.  Brian…