Cut sardines have been the best way to feed striped bass a hook lately. Other bait options included jumbo live minnows, lugworms, and anchovies. Lure anglers took a lot of casts with Flukes, tube baits, and jerkbaits. The best place to fish has been after check gates and near outtakes. Successful anglers fished at different locations until locating biting line sides. Catfish took dip baits, chicken liver, and cut baits before and after check gates. Bass anglers used stealth and drop shot 4” plastics to fool largemouth in slower moving water.

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Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop has the largest selection of fishing tackle in the Central Valley. We carry all the equipment from top manufactures to make your fishing trip more successful! Whether your fishing for Bluegill at a local pond or Bluefin Tuna far offshore we are your one stop shop for all your fishing needs.



Our mantra here at Cope’s is “for fishermen, by fishermen.” All our staff truly enjoy the sport and spend a lot of time helping make sure you are enjoying your time on the water. We can guarantee satisfaction when you enter our store - from tips and tricks to providing you with all the gear you will need to keep you on the water and in the game!



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