Category Archives: Fishing Salmon

My Last Fishing Trip: Back On the Water After Six Months – But I Have to Wonder Why…

Posted on September 19, 2013 by FishWisher

The End of My Fishing Days…  Sept 15-18, 2013 Sunday, Day 1: It had been six months since I launched my beloved FishWisher while she sat lonely and forlorn in her shed. It seems that I have lost interest in trolling … Continue reading →

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Three Days on the Delta For Two Old Geezers – and Three Skunks!

Posted on October 20, 2012 by FishWisher

Another Grand Adventure with my Old High School Buddy, Al!  Oct 16-18, 2012 Day 1, Tuesday I have been looking forward to this day for a long time. My old high school buddy, Al, would drive down from Oregon and … Continue reading →

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The Salmon are Running the Sacramento River!

Posted on September 28, 2012 by FishWisher

Three Days on the Sacramento Delta and Two Gorgeous Salmon! September 25-27, 2012 The 15 Lb. salmon caught on Day 1 on the Old Sacramento River near Isleton. That script above the cabin door reads “God does not deduct from … Continue reading →

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Oct. 2011: Salmon Limit!

Posted on October 27, 2011 by FishWisher

Salmon Limit! October 25-26, 2011 Two salmon for the price of one Delta adventure! The 16 pounder poses on the left, along with the eight pounder. Yes, Agnes, there is a fishing god, and he was smiling on me this trip! … Continue reading →

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My First Salmon in Six Years!

Posted on October 13, 2011 by FishWisher

Salmon Again! October 11-12, 2011 It’s baaaack! Salmon season opened for the first time since 2007 on my beloved Delta! The season is July 11 through December 11 on the Sacramento River that runs through the Delta. From prior years … Continue reading →

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My Personal Best Salmon: 41 Lbs.!

Posted on November 10, 2010 by FishWisher

My Biggest Salmon Ever! 9-25, 26-01 She was a monster at 41 pounds!  I was overdue… I’ve been singing that song for three weeks, now. I had spent two overnight fishing trips on the hot salmon spots of the Delta … Continue reading →

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More 2004 Salmon season

Posted on January 1, 2009 by FishWisher

More 2004 Salmon …a pretty good year.   October 27-28, 2004  A 21 Lb. Sacramento River Salmon! It seemed as though salmon season was over as I pulled into the Rio Vista ramp parking lot this week. Only two other boat rigs were there.  Nevertheless, I launched … Continue reading →

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2004: Best salmon trip ever!

Posted on January 1, 2009 by FishWisher

Best Salmon Trip Ever! October 14-15, 2004 I reckon that two days a week on the water would be enough for anyone. But no, I have somehow scheduled myself for a five day Delta adventure this past week and into … Continue reading →

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2005 salmon season… my last salmon for six years!

Posted on December 30, 2008 by FishWisher

2005 Salmon Season September 13 & 14, 2005 Old Sacramento River 18 Lb. Salmon It was a pleasure to launch into my beloved Delta for the first time since April. I arrived full of hope and optimism as the salmon began … Continue reading →

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