On Jan 4, 2:48*pm, Larry L wrote:
From afar, or at first glance, one might think my 'home water' was far
better than it really is. * *It does contain trout, steelhead, salmon
and stripers. * * It does have special regulations ... zero limit....
single barbless hook. * It has even made national fly fishing
magazines in 'places to go' articles.

But, in fact, it's not that good. * Admittedly, I say that as a very
spoiled old trout bum, but it's still the truth.

I've never had good success in California, and don't even bother any
more. Haven't for years.