February Pre-spawn Delta Bassin' Report

Very nice results HB. Thanks for sharing that report. Possibly a precursor to a BIG year in the delta, I just saw a 14+lber that was caught over the wknd.

As long as we all practice CP&R as much as possible...good times and big fish for sure.

I hope this is the year I get my DD bass on the delta.

I actually tried on Sat. but the water temps were about 42... No luck. What water temps were you showing?

Z

bbrrrrrr!!!!  That's some cold bassin' water! 

I don't actually have my FF temp turned on, since the trans is in the yak and it would give a false reading anyway, but from what I can tell from other's intel and my fingers...

The water temps depend on location with the shallow areas being a bit warmer, as long as the current is light and you are away from the main river channels.  The temp seems to be in the upper 50's in warmer areas and low to mid 50's as you get into deeper channels near the rivers.  The water clarity seems to be a factor too with the muddier water a bit warmer than clear water.  In a couple weeks we may even hit the low 60's in some spots.

In cold water I work my bait REAL slow and real tight to cover...especially the crankbait (just barely enough to give it a wiggle and keep it down deep). 

For the t-rigged worms, just letting it sit still a bit longer in the strike zone has produced some bites.  Sometimes I let it sit for 10-20 seconds without moving it, then twitch it a few inches and repeat.  That's hard to do when the bites are slow, but it works.

Good luck out there...

FH--hope you can make it!

Thanks for the bassin' intel HB. I'm scrawling away..

Z

Bryan, congrats on the fish!! The Delta is truly amazing!!

Badog

Bryan, if there's anyone on this board who know their way around the delta it's you. Your consistancy is admiralble. Takes disipline to have confidence to use such slow presentations, when things are slow. It would be fun to get a campout overnighter organized out there, once the action heats up. Thanks for the updates on your home waters.
Jonesz
As Don said, you should get out here for some hali action. You don't have to worry bout the swells in the bay... pick your days, and I bet you could even do an ocean outing...

I hope this is the year I get my DD bass on the delta.

I think you will, Bryan.  As close as you got last year, and having spent countless hours out there, it will happen.  Good luck and I wish I could be there to witness the DD.