Giant 51 Inch, 50 Pound, Striped Bass Caught On The Sacramento River

Lifting this giant striped bass out of the Beckman net was all Nate could do.

A cloudy, dreary, drizzly, March day turns out to be a fantastic day of striped bass fishing on the Sacramento River. Fishing guide Mike Rasmussen and his crew took to the Sacramento River in search of trophy striped bass. The recipe for a perfect day of striped bass fishing was in place. The trio of anglers set out on their fishing trip. Launching their boat at a popular launch in the northern region of the Sacramento River. It was an action-packed day for sure. Expectations were immediately met. When just like that, one of Rasmussen crew hit a hard hook set with his Phenix Rods Co, 9 foot M1 Inshore. Driving the tethered treble hooks inside the mouth of a giant striped bass. Which engulfed his 11” glide bait boat side. Right in front of the anglers eyes. The two minute battle was won quickly by angler (Nate), as he cinched the 30 pound drag down on his Concept Fishing 13 casting real, and went to work on the beast with the M1 Inshore ( view emended YouTube video below ) This enormous striped bass was possibly over the age of 40. Measured nearly 51 inches in overall length. Tipping the scales somewhere between 48 and 52 pounds. Unfortunately after she was revived and released by fellow angler Nate Barber. Disappearing back into the depths of the Sacramento River. She was located alive but upside down in the swirl of a back current. Just below where she was released. Some time later that morning. A private angler had come across her and quickly tied her up to his boat. Understandingly so! The old girl had expired. By choice angler, Pacific_Ghost made the decision out of respect for the fish, to have her mounted. To be displayed and for stories to be told. This being a harsh reminder of the consequences behind not immediately releasing the fish. A lesson learned.

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NorCal’s November Fall Colors, Sunrises, And Sunsets…Unforgettable!

The days are short this month. The mornings are chilly. But the scenery is breathtaking! Taking a ride, walk, or hike in the Northern California outdoors will not be regretted. November sunrises, and sunsets are the most colorful of the entire year. The backdrop of a orange, red, and yellow sunset depict all the colors of Fall. This making for amazing outdoor photographs. It should be experienced at least once, by anybody living in Northern California. Personally it is my favorite time of year. Get outside and enjoy what Northern California has to offer you for absolutely free! The Northern California foothills will leave you a stunning sunset over the Sacramento Valley. Deep reds, subtle oranges, with purple, lavender, and magenta. Are frequently displayed in the minutes just before and just after sunset. We are very, very, fortunate to have such a beautiful outdoors here in Northern California. There are plenty of places to see free to the public and waiting for guests. Take the time to step away from work. The daily grind, and the stresses of every day living. Do yourself a favor and step outside. Go see something you haven’t seen yet.

All the colors of fall reflect off the glassy Sacramento River near Red Bluff, Ca at Iron Canyon. A beautiful and seldom seen stretch of the Sacramento River here in Northern California.

The fall backdrop surrounds the jet boat ride up the Sacramento River canyon. The boat ride alone will leave a person gazing at their surroundings. Each turn in the river reveals a new backdrop reflecting off the rivers surface.

A look up at “China Rapids” near Bend, Ca on the upper Sacramento River in Northern California.

Salmon fishing guide Robert Petty of NorthStateSalmon trolls slowly up the Sacramento River looking for a king salmon to strike. The Northern California sunset is caught in the background.

This brilliant red sky is the result of a November sunset on the Sacramento River at Woodson Bridge near Corning, Ca.

A picture perfect image is captured by salmon fishing guide Mike Rasmussen, as he salmon fished the Sacramento River at Payne’s Creek.

Johny Eller of Johny Eller’s Guide Service is picture salmon fishing just after sunset on the Sacramento River south of Woodson Bridge. Amanda and Riley Gradney await their chance at a chrome king salmon.

Mike's Fishing Guide Service for Sacramento River fishing targeting King Salmon, Striped Bass, White Sturgeon, American Shad and Rainbow Trout. The Best Sacramento River Salmon Fishing Guide and Striped Bass Fishing Guide on the Sacramento River.