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Topic subjectshasta
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22742, shasta
Posted by bassinTC, Sun Aug-29-04 04:06 PM
I am going to fish Lake Shasta in Nov. I have never fished it
before. I am looking for some help on how to fish it.
Tech,tackle,ECT. Thank you 
22744, RE: shasta
Posted by Mike F, Sun Aug-29-04 06:00 PM
Light Rig:

Spinning 6- 8 lb. test
4 inch worms, grubs, dropshot baits
green, brown, shad, anything w/ chartreuse tail

Medium Rig:

Spinning / Casting 8 - 12 lb. test
crankbaits, jerkbaits, spinnerbaits, topwater
shad, bluegill colors

Heavy Rig:

Casting 15 - 25 lb. test
1/2 to 1 oz. jigs in 30 - 60 feet of water
green, brown, purple, black
 
This is a deep, clear reservoir, dominated by spotted bass. 
Fish points, ledges, rock walls, etc.

November can be wide open for the jerkbait, spinnerbait
bite... sometimes even topwater that late in the year!!!!! 
The spotted bass are very aggressive.

Good luck,

Mike F