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Did you know that O’Neill Forebay aka small lake produced a world record striped bass.  It was caught by Hank Ferguson.  He caught the record for largest landlocked freshwater striped bass on rod and reel back in '92 weighing in at a whopping 67lbs 8oz. Another potential record was caught by Frank Ualat of Gilroy.  It was even bigger weighing in at 70lbs 6oz on an unofficial scale.  After several failed attempts to certify his catch and frustrated, he ate the fish.  There are other stories from fishermen landing potential record holders but…Read more …

You know, every time these posts or videos help someone catch fish, I’m one step closer to achieving my goal.  To bring fulfillment to as many people as I can through fishing. Believe it or not at one point in my life, I was looking for that fulfillment.  I felt like I was trapped, running the same routine day after day, imprisoned in a cubical.  I found my escape through fishing. That feeling you get when your line starts peeling.  The drag is screaming.  When you’re reeling in that fish and the whole…Read more …

It’s been about 4 months since I did part one of the FishAholics Fishing Challenge.  Life and a baby on the way has been keeping me very busy.  I’m sure you’ve probably forgotten what these challenges are all about so here’s a recap. I asked in a survey to the FAm (You can join them HERE if you haven’t yet) what were some of the hardships they faced when they were out fishing.  The results of that survey revealed you needed more help about WHERE to fish, WHEN to go fishing and WHAT to…Read more …

I realized something while meeting everyone at the 2016 FishAholics Meet and Greet.  We as fishermen can have an impact and reshape our communities, with a little FA Culture.  Here's what I mean. I was able to meet some of the FAmily in person at our 2016 FishAholics Meet and Greet.  The event was held at Brannon Island State Park just south of Rio Vista, CA.  I was shocked at how a group of people, many of whom have never met before, can come together like this. It’s great seeing new and familiar faces.  FishAholics…Read more …

So a few days ago I ran a survey with the FishAholics FAmily.  I wanted to know what their biggest problems were related to fishing.  In the past, I’ve been going off my gut feeling about what I can help my members with.  Most of the things I put out may have been helpful but I wasn't sure it fully addressed what their biggest problems were.  After looking at the data, it came down to three  problems: Where, When and What.   So, members were having a hard time figuring out where to go.  They…Read more …