Fishing Steelhead With Ryan Tripp, On California’s North Coast

Fishing guides Ryan Tripp and Mike Rasmussen spending some time chasing down chrome steelhead on one of the many California cricks!

Mike's Fishing Guide Service for Sacramento River fishing targeting King Salmon, Striped Bass, White Sturgeon, American Shad and Rainbow Trout. The Best Sacramento River Salmon Fishing Guide and Striped Bass Fishing Guide on the Sacramento River.

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Two 40 Pound Striped Bass In One Hour

Two trophy 40 pound striped bass were caught and released by client Tim Rojoski from Tracy, Ca on February 8, 2020. 

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Glide Bait,Striped Bass Fishing Tips! From The Pro’s January 17, 2020

Three short informational striped bass fishing videos. Tips from professional striped bass anglers who know this fishery and spend a great deal of time on it. 

Mike's Fishing Guide Service for Sacramento River fishing targeting King Salmon, Striped Bass, White Sturgeon, American Shad and Rainbow Trout. The Best Sacramento River Salmon Fishing Guide and Striped Bass Fishing Guide on the Sacramento River.

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A SALMON FISHING CHRISTMAS TREE

#pluglife theme Christmas tree in Northern California.

Mike's Fishing Guide Service for Sacramento River fishing targeting King Salmon, Striped Bass, White Sturgeon, American Shad and Rainbow Trout. The Best Sacramento River Salmon Fishing Guide and Striped Bass Fishing Guide on the Sacramento River.

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NorCal’s November Fall Colors, Sunrises, And Sunsets…Unforgettable!

The days are short this month. The mornings are chilly. But the scenery is breathtaking! Taking a ride, walk, or hike in the Northern California outdoors will not be regretted. November sunrises, and sunsets are the most colorful of the entire year. The backdrop of a orange, red, and yellow sunset depict all the colors of Fall. This making for amazing outdoor photographs. It should be experienced at least once, by anybody living in Northern California. Personally it is my favorite time of year. Get outside and enjoy what Northern California has to offer you for absolutely free! The Northern California foothills will leave you a stunning sunset over the Sacramento Valley. Deep reds, subtle oranges, with purple, lavender, and magenta. Are frequently displayed in the minutes just before and just after sunset. We are very, very, fortunate to have such a beautiful outdoors here in Northern California. There are plenty of places to see free to the public and waiting for guests. Take the time to step away from work. The daily grind, and the stresses of every day living. Do yourself a favor and step outside. Go see something you haven’t seen yet.

All the colors of fall reflect off the glassy Sacramento River near Red Bluff, Ca at Iron Canyon. A beautiful and seldom seen stretch of the Sacramento River here in Northern California.

All the colors of fall reflect off the glassy Sacramento River near Red Bluff, Ca at Iron Canyon. A beautiful and seldom seen stretch of the Sacramento River here in Northern California.

The fall backdrop surrounds the jet boat ride up the Sacramento River canyon. The boat ride alone will leave a person gazing at their surroundings. Each turn in the river reveals a new backdrop reflecting off the rivers surface.

The fall backdrop surrounds the jet boat ride up the Sacramento River canyon. The boat ride alone will leave a person gazing at their surroundings. Each turn in the river reveals a new backdrop reflecting off the rivers surface.

A look up at “China Rapids” near Bend, Ca on the upper Sacramento River in Northern California.

A look up at “China Rapids” near Bend, Ca on the upper Sacramento River in Northern California.

Salmon fishing guide Robert Petty of NorthStateSalmon trolls slowly up the Sacramento River looking for a king salmon to strike. The Northern California sunset is caught in the background.

Salmon fishing guide Robert Petty of NorthStateSalmon trolls slowly up the Sacramento River looking for a king salmon to strike. The Northern California sunset is caught in the background.

This brilliant red sky is the result of a November sunset on the Sacramento River at Woodson Bridge near Corning, Ca.

This brilliant red sky is the result of a November sunset on the Sacramento River at Woodson Bridge near Corning, Ca.

A picture perfect image is captured by salmon fishing guide Mike Rasmussen, as he salmon fished the Sacramento River at Payne’s Creek.

A picture perfect image is captured by salmon fishing guide Mike Rasmussen, as he salmon fished the Sacramento River at Payne’s Creek.

Johny Eller of Johny Eller’s Guide Service is picture salmon fishing just after sunset on the Sacramento River south of Woodson Bridge. Amanda and Riley Gradney await their chance at a chrome king salmon.

Johny Eller of Johny Eller’s Guide Service is picture salmon fishing just after sunset on the Sacramento River south of Woodson Bridge. Amanda and Riley Gradney await their chance at a chrome king salmon.

Mike's Fishing Guide Service for Sacramento River fishing targeting King Salmon, Striped Bass, White Sturgeon, American Shad and Rainbow Trout. The Best Sacramento River Salmon Fishing Guide and Striped Bass Fishing Guide on the Sacramento River.

IF “SALMON” Is In Your Vocabulary……… This Patagonia Film Production Is A “MUST SEE”

Great film/documentary to watch and learn about the salmon’s existence in today’s modern times.

Mike's Fishing Guide Service for Sacramento River fishing targeting King Salmon, Striped Bass, White Sturgeon, American Shad and Rainbow Trout. The Best Sacramento River Salmon Fishing Guide and Striped Bass Fishing Guide on the Sacramento River.

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How To Flatline A K16 Kwikfish

Salmon fishing charter SalmonSacRiver shows a flatlining salmon fishing video on the Feather River. September 26, 2019.

Mike's Fishing Guide Service for Sacramento River fishing targeting King Salmon, Striped Bass, White Sturgeon, American Shad and Rainbow Trout. The Best Sacramento River Salmon Fishing Guide and Striped Bass Fishing Guide on the Sacramento River.

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Triple Hookup On Sacramento River King Salmon

Sacramento River salmon fishing video blog of a triple hookup on king salmon. Featuring salmon fishing guides Ryan Tripp and Mike Rasmussen. As the battle to land all three king salmon on the line.

Mike's Fishing Guide Service for Sacramento River fishing targeting King Salmon, Striped Bass, White Sturgeon, American Shad and Rainbow Trout. The Best Sacramento River Salmon Fishing Guide and Striped Bass Fishing Guide on the Sacramento River.

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Share The River Respectfully!!

Salmon fishing guide Ryan Tripp navigates the Sacramento River in a 22ft Koffler Jet Boat. Learning proper boating and river etiquette is important for all of us that share the local waterways here in Northern California.

Mike's Fishing Guide Service for Sacramento River fishing targeting King Salmon, Striped Bass, White Sturgeon, American Shad and Rainbow Trout. The Best Sacramento River Salmon Fishing Guide and Striped Bass Fishing Guide on the Sacramento River.

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“The Net Man”

The “Net Man” is either the hero or the zero when it comes to fishing. Pictured above is a underwater photo of a Spring Run Chinook Salmon pulling away from a swooping net. The photograph was taken this week on the Trinity River. Salmon fishing guide Mike Rasmussen took the underwater action shot.

Mike's Fishing Guide Service for Sacramento River fishing targeting King Salmon, Striped Bass, White Sturgeon, American Shad and Rainbow Trout. The Best Sacramento River Salmon Fishing Guide and Striped Bass Fishing Guide on the Sacramento River.

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While We Wait For The Upcoming Salmon Season!

The Fall Run Chinook Salmon season opener on the Sacramento River is just around the corner. Only less then a month away for Northern California anglers. Many fishermen eagerly await the July 16, 2019 opening day. With high expectations, considering all the hype and good press surrounding this years return of adult chinook salmon expected to return to spawn in Northern California and it’s major tributaries of the Sacramento Valley. Salmon fishing enthusiasts and sport fishing guides, as well as the owners of daily fishing charters, all make their necessary preparations to be ready for the upcoming salmon season. As a result of all this in house preparation and maintenance, Northern California rivers become very quiet. Boat traffic from anglers is minimal, and fishing takes a back seat to preparing for the arrival of the King Salmon. Fact of the matter is, some of the best fishing and fast action is to be had in this month prior to salmon season’s opening day.

Fishing Guide Dave Jacobs tel:530 646-9110 of salmonsacriver.com watches as client Bruce Jenkins gets his picture taken by fishing guide Mike Rasmussen. American Shad fishing on the Sacramento River has been red hot this week. June 21, 2019

Fishing Guide Dave Jacobs tel:530 646-9110 of salmonsacriver.com watches as client Bruce Jenkins gets his picture taken by fishing guide Mike Rasmussen. American Shad fishing on the Sacramento River has been red hot this week. June 21, 2019

Fishing for Sacramento River fish species such as trophy rainbow trout, post spawn and highly aggressive striped bass, and the “poor mans steelhead” ( American Shad ), offer fast action and lots of fun. Any or all of these species either fished for individually or in conjunction with each other will leave you more than satisfied with your time spent on the water. The high output Trophy Rainbow Trout and American Shad fisheries, that offer dozens of fish brought to the boat in a short time, are very popular with customers who have the desire to just “catch”. Early morning hours and the last hour before dark can also be rewarding. When targeting the highly aggressive and heavily feeding post spawn striped bass that have moved into the upper Sacramento River. Following the spring spawn down river near Colusa, Ca. Generally speaking from Woodson Bridge near Corning, Ca north to the canyon region of the Sacramento River. Including the communities of Bend, Ca and Cottonwood, Ca. Post spawn striped bass are even reported being caught farther up the Sacramento River near the city of Anderson, Ca. Where local angler Jeremy Ross hs been producing quality stripers on the fly ( imitation juvenile salmon fly patterns can be purchased locally at The Fly Shop theflyshop.com in Redding, Ca ) and on top water baits like the Zara Spook heddonlures.com . The majority of his success has centered around the Interstate 5 bridge over the Sacramento River just North of Anderson, Ca.

Fly fishing has become very popular when targeting striped bass on the Sacramento River in the summer months following the spring spawn.

Fly fishing has become very popular when targeting striped bass on the Sacramento River in the summer months following the spring spawn.

Combination fishing trips including any and or all of these fish species mentioned in this blog, or any one of these species individually are being offered by Sacramento River fishing guide Dave Jacobs of salmonsacriver.com. In conjunctions with sacramentofishing.com. These action packed trips will be offered through the remainder of June, 2019 and into July, 2019. Stopping the weekend prior to the July 16, 2019 salmon season opener on the Sacramento River. For reservations Dave Jacobs can be contacted on either of the two websites in the text above, by clicking the links. Or by calling 530-646-9110. Reservations for this upcoming 2019 salmon season are also being taken for the daily fishing charters targeting Sacramento River King Salmon.

Striped Bass angler Jeremy Ross from Cottonwood, Ca holds up a striper he caught while fly fishing the Sacramento River near Anderson, Ca.

Striped Bass angler Jeremy Ross from Cottonwood, Ca holds up a striper he caught while fly fishing the Sacramento River near Anderson, Ca.

Mike's Fishing Guide Service for Sacramento River fishing targeting King Salmon, Striped Bass, White Sturgeon, American Shad and Rainbow Trout. The Best Sacramento River Salmon Fishing Guide and Striped Bass Fishing Guide on the Sacramento River.