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Captain Steve Smith of the Bay Area "Smith" fishing clan has been fishing Alaska's Kenai Peninsula for over 20 years. Specializing in Barn Door Halibut, Salmon and home of the new world record Ling cod! 800.567.1043

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November 08, 2009 Headlines Central Coast Tuna

USA Fishing Rating system. We always strive to give you the most accurate, up to date reports available.

***** Excellent Fishing, Little kids and blue haired old ladies whacking quick limits.

**** Great Fishing, Limits are the Rule.

*** Good Fishing, Fish per rod, A few Anglers Taking Limits.

** Fair Fishing, Slow Action with a Few Fish Being Caught.

* Poor Fishing, Little or no Fish, "Why did I call in sick today?"

Fresh Water

Salt Water

Salmon: Smith** (watch the flows and go on next rise)
Steelies: Upper Klamath****
Delta Stripers: ***
Trout: Foothill & Mountain Lakes ***
Upper Sac Bows ***

Stripers: San Pablo and Delta***
Crabbing opens this weekend. Should be decent to good out of most ports but the watch the weather.

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