Recommended
Reading
The
following books are recommended to help improve your
odds of catching fish in our lakes and elsewhere.
You will also find some resource books listed with
detailed information on fishing opportunities in California.
Most of these book are available for purchase at UPC
lakes.
"The
Troller’s Handbook" by Ray Rychnovsky Voted
Best Outdoor Book of the Year by
Outdoor Writers Association of California.
In
The Troller’s Handbook, Ray Rychnovsky starts
with the basics, works up to the advanced methods,
then, by incorporating mathematical theories he used
as an engineer in the field of aerodynamics, brings
trolling to a whole new level. If you find partial
differential eq uations
to be a bit intimidating, have no fear, Ray does an
excellent job of explaining how they apply to trolling.
The Troller’s Handbook is the first trolling guide
ever published to feature a complete set of graphs
showing how to troll at a desired depth.
A review by Sports Afield’s
Angling Editor, Homer Circle said, "I looked upon
trolling as a method to use when nothing else catches
fish. After scanning the Troller’s Handbook, I now
look upon it as a standard catching science! The Troller’s
Handbook covers trolling tactics for all sporting
species, fresh and salt water. I was especially enlightened
by the chapter showing how to troll at a desired depth
using the proper line weight, not downriggers. Graphs
clearly show techniques of back trolling, high speed
enticement, lead-core lining, down riggering, reading
water depths and much more. Read it and become an
adept trolling angler with dependable catching days."
Available For Purchase At: San Pablo, Lake Chabot,
Lake Camanche
"San
Francisco Bay Area Fishing Guide "
by Ray Rychnovsky
A
comprehensive guide to fresh and salt water fishing
locations throughout the greater San Francisco Bay
Area. This book covers 70 freshwater lakes, rivers,
reservoirs and creeks and 93 different saltwater locations.
A wonderful resource book packed with detailed information
to help you decide where to fish, how to get there,
what to fish for and what to bring along.
Available For Purchase At: San Pablo, Lake Chabot,
Lake Camanche
"The
Bottom Line" by Troy Brawley
This
guide is designed to help recreational anglers and
their families learn basic fishing techniques and
enjoy fishing more. Tips offered here should help
your decide which kind of fish to go after, which
tackle to use and where to find them in California's
most popular lakes. You will find popular rigs for
Black Bass, Rainbow Trout, Channel Catfish, Crappie
and Bluegill.
Available For Purchase At: Lake Camanche
"The
New & Complete Angler's Guide to San Pablo Reservoir"
by Jack Spinali
As
the Title suggests, this is THE complete guide to
San Pablo Reservoir with marked up maps, tackle and
rigging diagrams, bait and tackle recommendations
by species, etc. This book is a must for anyone who
wants to improve their odds of a catch at San Pablo.
Available For Purchase At: San Pablo
"California
Fishing" The Complete Guide by Tom Stienstra
The
most comprehensive guide to fishing California ever
written. This book describes in detail more than 850
lakes, 180 streams & 1200 miles of coastline and includes
a ranking system based on quality of fish, quantity
of fish and scenic beauty and side-trips available.
Grid maps plus essential information on each location
such as parking, use fees hiking trails, camping spots,
tackle shops, and more makes this book a great trip
planning tool.
Available For Purchase At: Camanche
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