Winter

Haven't done any fishing for a while. As soon as the new year arrrives we renew our fishing license and get going to the favorite fishing spots. Camping beside the lake or stream.

These Trout were caught from the Middle Fork of the Toulemne River outside Yosemite National Park in July.
Had the whole family fishing that day and we all caught a couple. Lot's of fun when the youngsters are lucky, too.

It has Actually Rained

Prime fishing in Colorado's

White River National Forest.

Caught some awsome Trout in this area.

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Off Road at Hollister State Park California

Some of the activity at the Hollister Hills off road rally put on by 4wd parts on Sunday July 22, 2012. We took our Jeep to try it out on the course at the park. Made it through the entire course and got our raffle tickets for later in the day. A good BBQ was offered and consumed. Fun checking out all the neat rigs. Lot's of fun people to visit with and talk "off road adventures" with.

Sad to say we had more fun off roading in Colorado and Utah, as well as Arizona and Southern California.
Ran through many back roads in Death Valley. In January, of course. Went down to the banks of the Green River near Moab, Utah. Checked as many back roads as we could find near Aspen. Searched for Native American ruins in many parts of Arizona. Even looked around the back roads near Las Vegas.

Didn't win at the raffle but still had fun overall.

Fishing Fun in the Sun

This time of year is pretty hot here in Northern California. But cool places to fish and camp can be found. We would go to the high Sierra lakes and rivers to get out of the heat of the Valley. Back packing to the highest lakes that weren't accessible by car. That is a lot of fun because you can get to see more wildlife and some awesome scenery. The trail for the most part, are well marked and well used. Getting lost is not an option. A good plan is to check forest service maps and wilderness area maps for locations of camp areas. When an area is found that is interesting check with rangers for rules of access. A fire permit is needed in practically all areas. Even a permit to tell rangers how many hikers are in some wilderness areas. There may be restrictions on the number allowed in some areas.

Have a good time and remember to let someone know where you will be going and if you change your mind. Safety is the main concern in the high country.

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Get Out For Camping Fun...

We've gone ocean fishing, river fishing, fishing in the bay and have done some great camping. In the Sierra and in the Sacramento valley. Along the Pacific coast as well as in the Wine country of Northern and Central California. Took advantage of the free day to visit a National park namely Yosemite. Back packing in Point Reyes National Seashore is a really great experience. You can hike from the beaches to the forested hills above. A cool trip when the heat is on!

Just getting away from the hustle and bustle of the city is a very relaxing way to spend some time. With friends and family. Every chance we get we go to the coast or the mountains in the Spring. They are the areas with the best weather at this time of year and on into the Summer here in California.

Fishing opportunities are unlimited. The mountains are full of lakes and streams just begging to be explored and the fish are asking to be taken. Catch and Release if that is what you like. Let them grow bigger to give a better fight. Just telling about it I want to be on my way.

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Camping season is upon us.

This time of year campers and fishermen are investigating where and when to go in the great outdoors for all the enjoyment that comes with camping and fishing. There are many fun places to camp and even more places to go fishing in the state of California. We have mountains full of lakes that you can hike to or drive to if you have the proper vehicle. It is fun and prductive to have a boat but not vitally necessary. Bank fishing is fun and productive as well. Having done all the above for many years I can say I have really enjoyed much of California and neighboring states as well as ocean fishing. Camping in tents and just sleeping on the ground in the high Sierra after hiking to a great fishing lake. My wife and I have a few places picked out for this summer. Being retired makes it easy for us to choose when to go. We try to camp during the week so the working people can have room to enjoy their weekends.

The Sacramento/San Joaquin delta is a lot of fun to camp with lots of room to fish. The opportunity to catch many different species of fish is a great draw of the Delta. A boat makes it easier to cover more area as bank fishing is sometimes restricted.

Just getting into the outdoors can be very relaxing. Fishing is a fun way to destress. Get some sunshine and feel the quiet that comes with camping.

Just get out and camp as much and as soon as you can! Take the fishing equipment and your family or friends with you for more fun.

The season is upon us.

Spring has sprung! It's time to get out and camp. Take the fishing gear with you. What a great time of year. Just can't wait to smell the fresh air around the campground and hear the slash of the fish jumping in the lake. Your right! Fish are jumping in the streams and rivers, too. The water is warming and the fish are spawning. Bass, Crappie, Trout, you name it and the spawn is on.

Some one mentioned the cost of a license. Said they could get a lot of fish for that much money at the store. That may be. But it is definitely not as much fun as relaxing on the bank or in the boat waiting for a bite. That money won't last all year like the license does.

RAIN !

The rain has finally arrived. It started at 7:30 A. M. at our place here in the SF Bay area. Just a light shower. The best way to end a dry spell. Get a chance to soak in instead of running off as fast as it can.

Not much else to report. Getting the camping equipment and fishing gear ready for the coming season.

A little off topic. Our daughter graduated from IT school and our son graduates from HVAC school end of the month. Both have a job to look forward to. Great job, kids.

Hope some of our readers checked out the hand warmers I mentioned in the last entry. They are something the way they work. Especially when all you do is push a button. Thanks.

I am sure there will be some exciting things for the  upcoming outdoor activities offered by Trasan.

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I'm still here...

Sorry to have been neglecting my duties as a blogger. Lot's going on. Can't do too much outdoors for awhile. Need eye surgery on both eyes. One at a time. Will still try to get some content here.
We, here in Northern California are hopefully going to get some much needed rain. More than a tenth of an inch is predicted this time. Fish need lots of rain. Mother Nature must be upset with the poor fishies.
Got a great Abu Garcia bait casting reel. What a fine reel it is. A Pro Max. Can't wait to get out and use it some more.

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Do your hands get cold while fishing in the Winter? Well I came across an item that might interest you. It is called Snap Heat. Reusable many many times. Check it out at SnapHeat.com.

Super Sunday on the way

Preparations for Super Sunday are done at our house. Ready for all the hoopla and fun of the game. Hope the neighbors that couldn't make it don't complain about cheering and yelling associated with such an event. We should be out away from everyone that isn't interested, but who isn't? One of the few days we aren't looking to wet a line and possibly catch dinner. Maybe during next week. Fish bite in the Winter don't they? Well in my experience they do. Hope everyone has a great weekend no matter what you do.

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Rain slowed down...

Getting some sun today. Better than our friends to the North in Seattle where it seems snow is the norm. That is NOT normal. Here in our high Sierra mountains a lot of snow has fallen. The ski resorts are ectatic. It's no fun skiing on man-made snow. Need a parka to keep warm and/or a poncho to stay dry. Not many brave souls do tent camping in the Winter. When you do a warm sleeping bag is really needed. Somthing to keep you warm is a nice fire burning safely in a fire pit. Cooking is easy on the right camp stove. Most stoves are easy to use even in the cold.
       Fishing is popular at the lower elevation lakes. When a spinning reel wears out a new one is essentioal to catching that next fish. It's always a good thing to have an extra rod on hand.
       We need something to wipe our hands after baiting the hook or taking that great catch off the hook. You always feel better with dry hands when handling the gear necessary to catch that elusive big one.

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Getting closer to the fun in the outdoors...

Here in Northern California we are anticipating rain for the first time in a month and a half or more. We had a little during that time but not enough to really get excited about.  Areas here around the San Francisco Bay, the seasonal rain fall is only about one third of average. Average is only about 15 ot 20 inches a year. The fire danger is high for January. This rain on the way will be welcome.
Camping will be safer with the wet conditions. Less chance of wild fire. Something we here in California worry about every year. More water means better fishing. Better fishing means night fishing that needs the help of a lantern to give light for baiting the hook and removing the fish from the line.

We are looking forward to the warm nights and days ahead for camping and fishing fun.
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Fun in the Sun...

Here in California we sometimes, between earthquakes, feel guilty about our countrymen in the North and NorthEast having such bad weather. We bask in Sunshine while they bundle up. Here in Northern California we haven't had any rain or snow to speak of. December was the third driest Winter month on record. That is 150 years or so since records have been kept. Not to worry though, we have enough water in the reservoirs to last, but only if we have a wet Winter this year. The only thing to worry about is the fire danger that goes with dry conditions. Camp stoves are the solution to that problem. They are safe and easy to use. Battery powerd lanterns are safe, too. A great part of camping is the camp fire. Just keep it small and in an approved fire-ring. Being carefull goes without saying. We sometimes spend the coldest months in the Southwest.

Keep it clean and dry here.

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