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Most predatory species are visual feeders.  Lions visually chase down prey, stripers and bass visually scan their surroundings for an opportunity to feed and humans…well, we can’t resist the sight of a hot juicy buttered up, medium rare grilled steak. Even with a keen sense of smell or lateral lines that detect minute electrical changes; most predators see their prey before going in for the kill. It’s hard being a fisherman.  We can’t see our prey most of the time.  We can’t visually react to what the fish is telling us.  How are…Read more …

As fishermen, we can spend top dollar on fishing gear, buy the best baits and lures or pay thousands of dollars for a boat.  But when it comes to recording our catches, most of us probably wouldn’t spend a dime on an action cam that'll record every minute of our line peeling, drag screaming and rod bending moments. A popular action cam people use is the Go Pro brand.  But at such a hefty price tag, many would rather get a top dollar rod or reel.  So, if you don’t want to spend $400 on…Read more …

***Tournament Registration has closed.  See the results HERE.*** It's here again.  The FishAholics 2nd annual California striped bass tournament.  Last year we had a great turnout with lots of prizes from our sponsors.  We're expecting a bigger turnout and more prizes this time around.  Here's how you register. For more tips about how to get started fishing at the California Aqueduct, checkout the following posts. https://www.thefishaholics.com/5-locations-to-finding-striped-bass-at-the-california-aqueduct   https://www.thefishaholics.com/when-the-bite-shuts-off-at-the-california-aqueduct   https://www.thefishaholics.com/how-to-get-started-fishing-grates-at-the-california-aqueduct   https://www.thefishaholics.com/floodgates   https://www.thefishaholics.com/fishingbridgesRead more …

There are events in life that change our perspective for the things we love doing.  For me, it was catching that fish of a lifetime. What Matters Most Our families bring us the greatest joy.  They’re the reason why we sacrifice so much time, money and energy.  We’ll go through thick and thin to protect them. Fishermen do the same thing. We’ll sacrifice sleep, comfort and empty our wallets on fishing gear and tackle. We'll hike miles through rough terrain for that one moment of bliss.   We would never let any harm…Read more …

Have you ever caught so much fish, you’re wrist started to hurt?  The only thing that kept you going was the sight of fish blowing up on the surface.  Your adrenaline is running so high, you ignore the pain and the high takes over.  And you keep casting.  Chasing boils will do this to you. It’s the excitement that drives you.  Pain is merely a distraction from reality.  The reality right before you.  You may never get the opportunity to catch fish like this again.  The feel of your rod bent over as…Read more …