I've been back n forth on should I get a kayak or Jon boat. I was looking for your input. I live in the Redding area. My main bodies of water are the Sacramento river, whiskey town, and Shasta. Of course I want to branch out but these are the places I've been so far. I think I have the pros and cons figured out I just feel like I need advice from someone with more experience on these waters as I've only bank fished them. For the kayak, it's smaller, launch from anywhere and get some exercise in. But on the flip side it gets windy up here, gotta be hard to pedal when it gets going and your caught on an open part of the water. Id also guess you can't use them on the Sacramento river this way bc the current is so strong you can't pedal back up stream. Jon boat.. more stable, more comfortable, more ability to make it fit you. Can bring another person. With a motor it can heavy wind in large lakes and can travel upstream on the sac. On the flip side I will have to register it, use official boat launches, potentially do inspections. Heavy, will need a trailer for sure. And will need more maintenance. Any insight you have into this or even another kind of boat that can cover these waters but still stay relatively in those price ranges would be helpful. I've been a bank guy all my life and I just think it's time to get out in the open water. I really want to get on some Kokanee at whiskey. Thank you

Add isolators and the DR will stop at the surface of the lake.

In Quebec, it's the speckled trout that's the star of the show, staying at a maximum of 30 feet depending on the time of year, but very frightened by the passage of a boat, which is why the use of sonar to distinguish between images of fish is not adequate. We have to fall back on the “Fish Hawk” thermometer, which tells us at what depth the fish's preferred zone is, which is between 50 and 60 degrees Farenheigt. What's more, a fish's jaw is very fragile, which is why I'm very surprised when you release fish with treble hooks, because the fish will bleed and die as a result. So how do you adapt your fishing method, i.e. start big and fast, then work your way down? Thank You

What kind boat is that?

Makes good sense. Thank you.

Love this. I need that little flasher you’re using!! Great work cal!! Love this!

Thanks man

Great tips. Thanks for your videos.

hell yeah brother love the intro music - tight lines!

Don't fish from a boat but if I do I definitely got knowledge. Thanks.

Thought it was weird they didn't want the worm , that's why I carry both. Did catch one on the worm with a single egg

Hey cal, went out to shaver lake out of Fresno , fished from the bank with floating crawlers and power eggs. Caught over 20. Didn't want the worm, check it and spit. Wanted the power eggs in chartreuse with glitter and orange and red in the same fashion! Used 2 power eggs on a size 6 octopus with a 3' leader

Mother Nature will tell you what animals are affected by color by how the animal uses color on its self. For example birds use bright colored feathers to attract mates same with fish for example when a brook trout is getting ready to spawn the male ones get more brightly colored. It shows you that fish can differentiate colors.

Where do you think the stripers will be in early June?

Excellent information! I'm learning how to get big ling and this helps.

Trout: " That's a prop knife, right?... right?"

Thank you ,Obviously, this is the best way to do the single hook in a case you wanna release , I hate those trouble hooks , they should’ve called them Disaster hooks ,And illegal to use ,Never use them never will be.

Man Cal...love all the great info. I went out to Berryessa today for third time looking for Kings and caught a hog...6.5lbs. sling blade down to pink and white hoochie tipped wit anchovy. Trolling 2 MPH near the damn about 40ft down on the Kayak. What a blast😅😅

Will be fishing folsom next week, thanks for the tips. John

Could have used this video the day before yesterday! Haha

I think it's real cool of you to share your hot spots with the folks that fish Folsom! John McHatton

Dont listen to these idiots cal, we all know game dont lie

Well said, thanks Cal

I use shuttle hawks, that way I'm not having to bring the ball up and down all day....

Who makes that net. I need a long handle net

What size Downrigger ball are you using at 2.5 mph?

What lake is that?

Where’s a good place to shore fish there? Like to take my grandfather for a day of fishing…. Thanks

What lake?

im diggin the trout skiff dude! that thing looks perfect!

What happened to your white fly?

I live a mile from this lake but have only fished it for bass. I’ll have to try for trout next time. Thanks for keeping the name of the lake a mystery😉

Beautiful lake

Yeah thats a cool boat ehat kind is it and where are you at thanks for the content.

Excellent video as always. I would love to see a video about the boat.

What’s the fastest speed you can while using your dodgers?

Was he NOT using a pole?

I like it 🎉 I used liver it works

Can you explain the knots you use from main line to weighted trolling spoon to leader right down to second hook in that worm please

When will these be in stock?

Wes I’ve been afraid of that my self so I put the pre rope and protection to shut it off because I knew I would eventually forget it. Glad you had a back which now I’m going to make sure I do as well

New sub here. Just got my very first rod and reel and salt water license. Tried fishing our break water but found out the stuff I was using was for fresh water lol. Guess I'll be watching your videos and learning a few things

It's weird that I had old Penn downriggers with adjustable auto stops, but the ones you have, (which are the same ones I think I just bought) don't...?!?

Trout 101. Thanks.

Good job Cal

I've been there! That sucks! Sorry Wes! John McHatton

That’s sucks! I’m sorry Wes!

I THINK that 5 MIN. WAS MORE LIKE an HOUR ! WE HAVE NO WAY of KNOWING the TRUTH

Where are you located? Just subscribed

Come up to Central Oregon, Ive caught a 4.6 and 6.5 lb trout in the last few weeks and 14-16" all day long in my home lake, especially with small dodger/minnow setups like you run. River down the road has 8-40 king salmon running and everything in between