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| Long leaders on fast-sinking lines sometime defeat the purpose of a fast-sinking line which is to get the fly deep quickly and to keep it there. Shorter leaders, sometimes as short as four feet, are often more effective in hooking fish. |
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Local Fishing : Merced County
San Luis Reservoir and the ONeil Forebay (Merced County)
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This can be a world-class fishery if you timing is good. Stripers range from about 18 inches to over 30 pounds. Floating lines with poppers and sinking lines with various minnow patterns work well. Motorboats, pontoon boats and float tubes are almost a must unless you want to wade for fish in the shallows (which can be a blast). Fishing can be good throughout the year, but spring and fall are typically the best.
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Central Coast Fly Fishing
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