They're Not All in the Delta Yet

[Tony Buzolich]

What a way to start a new month. October is usually the start of delta time. Bill Siler headed down to Sugar Barge this morning, while Jim and I headed to one of our favorite local spots.

Jim had the hot rod today, as he often does, and picked up a nice 16 pounder right at daybreak. A little while later he hooks up again, this time to a 13 pounder.

Along with a few others and a couple of squawfish October is starting out good up our way. The rivers have been off and on with small dinks but not today.
Tony

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

Thanks, Tony, another good post and inspiring photos.



I hear that some Delta fly fishers are going West, closer to the saltwater.

I remember, in the 1960s and 1970s, when many were fishing in the Bays.

Dan Blanton, Hal Janssen, Larry Green, and others were fly fishing for Stripers, in the Bay.

I know John Quigley used to guide around Berkely, years ago.

A friend of mine hired a guide out of Eddie Bauers to show him how to fly fish the Bay.



October, November, and December are supposed to be a good time for the Delta for Stripers.


October is the month to go fly fishing for almost everything.