Bryce Tedford: Been out on the Delta breaking in the new engine & dialing in the new rig/boat for 2025! Fishing has been decent, have done about 5 days on the new boat so far. Been averaging 5-12 Stripers up to 8lbs over 5 hrs each day. Found all these fish in the shallow waters using type 3 & intermediate lines so that has been fun! Might be dry docked with all this rain for a while but good news is boat is ready to rock for 2025! Depending on the rains I will be getting out there throughout Feb. & March. Just looking for the elusive winter grabs of solid Stripers as we approach the Spring Spawn. Water temperatures are hovering just below 50 degrees, as those temperatures get closer to 55-60 it’s game on. Also, water clarity will likely be the name of the game over the next few months, too much rain will mean dirty water, find some clarity/fish & you are in business. In addition, smolt drops are currently happening on many local rivers throughout the valley, find those drops, some Stripers, a bit of clarity & you will find some amazing fishing. Other than that, I plan to do a bunch of tying using my Loon Outdoor tying tools to make a bunch of Steve Adachi style Clousers over next few months. Definitely off season but will be getting on the water when weather & water conditions permit!

DELTA REPORT 1/4/25

Bryce Tedford: Fall fishing is wrapping up on the California Delta. We had some solid fishing this Fall; it’s fishing of course with some great days, many good days & a few really challenging days. Overall the Fall was a bit of a grind but guests with good attitudes made the the grind & season solid. We have been averaging around 10-15 fish a day with a good number of 3-6lb fish & the chance of 6-20lb+ fish many of the days. All in all it’s been a good season with great guests, good weather & decent fishing. Come latter December I will wrap up my 2024 season, recharge the batteries & my 2025 Spring, Summer & Fall season will be out come Jan! Hoping to close out the 2025 season strong, my very best to you & yours, Merry Christmas & Happy holidays! Look forward to seeing you for a Delta adventure come 2025, cheers! 

DELTA REPORT 12/1/24

Bryce Tedford: Fall is finally beginning on the Sacramento & San Joaquin California Delta. It’s been a slow start with water temperatures hovering above 70 degrees. With recent 100 degree days & high water temperatures it’s been a mix of Topwater Largemouth & a slow transition to Stripers. That said, Fall has finally arrived & the cooler weather will turn our attention towards Stripers in the coming months. Fall should be a great time on the Delta with fish moving into the system to heavily forage on baitfish, crawfish, bluegill, pike minnow, baby bass, etc. We will be using 8-9wt rods, heavy sinking lines, 20-25lb leaders & large Clousers to weed out the quality fish. Fall season is a special time on the Delta for seasoned enthusiasts or anyone interested in the adventures of chasing Striper on a Fly. Fall is an amazing time to fish throughout Northern CA, get out there & enjoy this special time of year! 

DELTA REPORT 10/19/24

Bryce Tedford: Fall season is approaching & with that comes an interesting fishing period on the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta & many of our Northern CA fisheries. Kids are going back to school, summer is winding down & Fall is approaching but not quite here yet! Fall is a great time for Stripers on the Delta but September is a good time for multiple species on a fly rod! 

September on the Delta is an interesting time of year as Smallmouth, Largemouth & Stripers are all on the table. The biggest challenge is what to focus on & which species to hunt. These three Bass species generally require different tactics, areas & focus. That said, this past week on the Delta we have found all 3 species & sometimes all 3 in the same day. 

My October & November for Stripers is all but filled up, Fall should be great on the Delta with fish moving in to heavily feed & forage before Winter. That said, September is a very interesting crossover month where you can target all that the Delta has to offer. We can strip Clousers for Stripers & Largemouth looking for bait fish, we can throw large Topwater frogs & Topwater baitfish for Largemouth or we can fish light rods with sz 6 poppers & light jigs for eager Smallmouth. Frankly, we can do whatever you are into & just have fun chasing & catching fish. I have a few remaining openings this September if you want to jump on the boat & see all that the Delta has to offer, Book your trip soon! 

DELTA REPORT 8/27/24