Del Albright

 BASS FISHING ON MY MIND -- WHEN SPRING COMES By Del Albright As winter starts to leave us, I start thinking about spring bass fishing because it is my favorite time to be on the lake. Yes, we hit the water in the fall, but it's not the same. The spring bite is a blast as bass head to shore to spawn. Wacky worms are the trick for local lakes.  And we mostly catch and release the bass we catch because we like to catch them again! Spring is prime time for bass fishing in Northern California, as warming water temperatures trigger bass to move into pre-spawn and spawn modes. Here’s what you need to know for a successful trip: Best Northern California Lakes for Spring Bass Fishing Clear Lake – One of the top bass fisheries in the country, with big largemouth bass moving into shallow water. Lake Berryessa – Great for both largemouth and smallmouth bass, with clear water and submerged structures. New Melones Reservoir – Excellent spotted bass fishing in spring. Lake Sha...

  THE TRUE STORY OF NIBBLERS A Sad Commentary on California Land Use Groups and Efforts By Del Albright (a version of this first published by Calif. 4WDrive Association, In-Gear, Oct-Nov 2022) The "nibblers" are after your freedoms. They want to nibble away at everything you hold precious – from guns, access, how your kids are educated, what bible you follow, how you recreate, and more. "They" have many names, but more importantly, they have influence and are instituting daily changes in your life. Let's take landuse and access to our motorized trails as an example. If "they" don't like a trail we're doing, they will find an endangered species, an invasive species, or some archeological site to use against us. And they nibble.    One bite at a time is all it takes.   Read entire article here.