NEW Field Tester Program
Want to test some FREE Gear and share what you think with fellow Sniffers?
The Fish Sniffer Field Tester Program allows you to become an official field tester for a variety of products provided by a number of manufacturers.
Here's How to Participate:
- • Watch for new products.
- • Register for the products you want to test.
- • Testers for each product are randomly selected.
- • When you receive your product, try it out and see what you think.
- • Write a detailed review of your product on the Sniffer Forum.
- • The product is yours to keep.
Current Product:
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Pautzke Fire BaitThere’s a new floating dough bait on the market called Pautzke Fire Bait and it should be an important addition to your trout bait... read more ›› |
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Today's Item:
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Pautzke Fire BaitThere’s a new floating dough bait on the market called Pautzke Fire Bait and it should be an important addition to your trout bait... read more ›› |
| Snister Wacky WormsSinister Wacky Worms are the most universal bait on the planet, meaning you can use this bait in many different fishing styles,... read more ›› Selected Tester: stripersniffer, Akasha Twi-Path, thereefgeek |
| Sacramento River Trout Fishing Adventure With Master Guide Mike BogueSince 1991, Mike Bogue has been a full-time, professional Sacramento River fishing guide in northern California. Mike was born and... read more ›› Selected Tester: GeneO |
| The Dick Nite Trout And Kokanee Kit• Three UV Active Dick Nite Spoons read more ›› Selected Tester: BaitMaster, ShadBuster, FresnoJack Product Review: Click Here |
Random Preview of Upcoming Items Available to Test
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Field and Stream Pocket Watch• Beautiful Carved Black Bass Pocket Watch |
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Trout Trolling Kit•1 Ken's Custom Trolling Flasher• 1 Shasta Tackle Hum Dinger • 1 Shasta Tackle Cripplure • 3 Shasta Tackle Scorpion Spinners • 1...read more ›› |
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Berkley Fishing Line Kit•1 Berkley Trilene XT 8lb•1 Berkley Trilene XT 12lb •1 Berkley Trilene Big Game 25lb |
The Reviews for all of the Field Tester Products will be posted to the Forums. Here is the feed directly from the Field Tester Forum:
- The Field Testers For the Sinister Wacky Worms ARE: stripersniffer Akasha Twi-Path thereefgeek
- Mon, 20 May 2013 03:35:14 GMT
- Dick Nite Trout and Kokanee Kit Review Received my Dick Nite kit few days ago. I am a complete newbie to trolling and its equipment, but I was...
- Thu, 16 May 2013 02:03:14 GMT
- New Product Today!!!! Enter to be selected as a Field Tester for a Penn 320 GT reel!!! The Fish Sniffer - Field Tester Program...
- Mon, 13 May 2013 20:44:51 GMT
- Congrats GeneO, you have been selected as the Field Tester for the Mike Bogue Trip!!!
- Mon, 13 May 2013 20:43:27 GMT
- I was the lucky winner of the black bass kit. Received package on Saturday and the little kid in me couldn't wait to open It . I'll start with the...
- Mon, 13 May 2013 16:07:00 GMT
Sinister Wacky Worms
Dick Nite Trout And Kokanee Kit Review
Penn 320 GT Field Test
Field Tester Selected for the Mike Bogue Trip
Black Bass Kit... Review
Articles, News, and Reports
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Ernie Marlan and Delta Pro Fishing will...Written By: Ernie Marlan, You definitely do not want to miss the California Delta striped bass fishing opportunity with Delta Pro Fishing and The... read more ›› |
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Spotted Bass Are Bedding UpWritten By: Garry Erck, (Dobbins) Bass anglers hitting Bullards Bar should be prepared to work tactics targeting bass sitting on beds, reported... read more ›› |
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Update from Al Browns Guide Service...Written By: Al Brown’s Guide Service, The Trout fishing from Redding to Anderson is great right now and will only get better throughout the summer . Mitch was... read more ›› |
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A Day on the Delta with our Veterans...Written By: Forum Member: Seon, It was a very successful day where there were 35 Vets from the Veterans Home Younville arrived in a customize bus. ...read more ›› |
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Ernie Marlan and Delta Pro Fishing will...Written By: Ernie Marlan, You definitely do not want to miss the California Delta striped bass fishing opportunity with Delta Pro Fishing and The... read more ›› |
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S.F. Giants Stars Pagan, Torres, and...Written By: Cal Kellogg, On Thursday May 2 San Francisco Giants players Andres Torres, Marco Scutaro and Angel Pagan along with some of the... read more ›› |
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Kokanee, Rainbows And Browns Challenge...Written By: Dan Bacher, While other outdoor writers went bass fishing during the Ultimate Bass Radio/Pardee Lake/Jackson Rancheria Media Day on... read more ›› |
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Spotted Bass Are Bedding UpWritten By: Garry Erck, (Dobbins) Bass anglers hitting Bullards Bar should be prepared to work tactics targeting bass sitting on beds, reported Billy at... read more ›› |
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King Bite Comes On Strong!Written By: Cal Kellogg, (Chester) The bite at Lake Almanor is in transition. Two weeks ago the shallow water brown bite was steaming forward. These days... read more ›› |
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East Bay Lakes RoundupWritten By: Dan Bacher, San Pablo (El Sobrante) Rainbow trout fishing continues to be strong at San Pablo Reservoir, but one father-son angling team also... read more ›› |
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Update from Al Browns Guide Service...Written By: Al Brown’s Guide Service, The Trout fishing from Redding to Anderson is great right now and will only get better throughout the summer . Mitch was... read more ›› |
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Sacramento River Stripers on the Fly...Written By: H2F Guide Service, H2F Guide Service had two fishermen aboard today in search of Striped Bass. We hit the water at 5:30 with 9 weight fly... read more ›› |
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Berryessa Kokes on the biteWritten By: Fishin’ James Guide Service, Today had 3 clients, 2 of which were cancels so actually only 1 client today. Decided to give Berryessa another shot. ... read more ›› |
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A Day on the Delta with our Veterans...Written By: Forum Member: Seon, It was a very successful day where there were 35 Vets from the Veterans Home Younville arrived in a customize bus. ...read more ›› |
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Lakey Berryessa Kokes and BowsWritten By: Forum Member: jlivengood, Not long ago I had the opportunity to meet a fellow Fish Sniffer through the forums. Chilo (bo34) needed a spare tire... read more ›› |
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Striper Fishing Rio VistaWritten By: Forum Member: White Cap, Seon and I went out to terrorize the stripers yesterday (3-12), on the water at Sandy Beach around 0730 and trolled the... read more ›› |
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New ‘Marine Reserve’ Network Doesn’t...A new network of controversial "marine protected areas" went into effect on the North Coast from Point Arena to the Oregon border on... read more ›› |
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Groups blast Brown regime for...Three prominent environmental coalitions - Friends of the River, the Environmental Water Caucus and Restore the Delta - slammed the... read more ›› |
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Delta Fish Populations Reach Record Low...The abundance of Delta fish species documented in the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s fall midwater trawl survey... read more ›› |
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Update from Al Browns Guide Service...Written By: Al Brown’s Guide Service, The Trout fishing from Redding to Anderson is great right now and will only get better throughout the summer . Mitch was... read more ›› |
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Spotted Bass Are Bedding UpWritten By: Garry Erck, (Dobbins) Bass anglers hitting Bullards Bar should be prepared to work tactics targeting bass sitting on beds, reported... read more ›› |
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King Bite Comes On Strong!Written By: Cal Kellogg, (Chester) The bite at Lake Almanor is in transition. Two weeks ago the shallow water brown bite was steaming forward.... read more ›› |
Sniffer Services Directory
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Fishin’ James Guide Service...I have been fishing since I was able to hold a fishing rod in the lakes and rivers all over Northern California. I specialize in King... read more ›› |
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C & C MarineFull Service Ranger Evinrude Mercury Dealer 7812 Auburn Blvd. |
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Northern Mono Chamber of Commerce...Welcome to the Northern Mono Chamber of Commerce You're invited to take a "Wild & Scenic" Trip to Northern Mono County. A Sportsman's... read more ›› |
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SEP’sLeaders in ULTRA-LIGHT TROLLING for Trout, Kokanee and landlocked King Salmon, SEP offers tips to make your next trolling trip more... read more ›› |
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Northwest SportfishingExperienced guide Charles Ireland is offering professional friendly service with over 10 years experience guiding on Oregon's top... read more ›› |
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Al Brown’s Guide ServiceBeing a native of Northern California, Al Brown's enthusiasm for fishing is sure to get you hooked and guarantee a great time... read more ›› |
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Starfish ChartersSituated on the North end of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, we have become established as one of the main operators of... read more ›› |
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C & C MarineFull Service Ranger Evinrude Mercury Dealer 7812 Auburn Blvd. |
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BOATMASTERSBoatmasters has been in business for 22 years; starting out in a small location, in Dublin. Five years ago, we moved to our 10,000 sq... read more ›› |
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Winkle Family Automotive & Marine...Winkel Family Automotive, formerly Saturn of Reno, is located in Reno, Nevada which also serves the Truckee, Sparks, Carson City, and... read more ›› |
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Northern Mono Chamber of CommerceWelcome to the Northern Mono Chamber of Commerce You're invited to take a "Wild & Scenic" Trip to Northern Mono County. A Sportsman's... read more ›› |
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Eagle Lake RV ParkFull Hook-up RV sites, Cabins, Trailers and Tent sites right on beautiful Eagle Lake in Spalding, CA, the second largest natural lake... read more ›› |
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Tsasdi ResortTsasdi Resort: 20 Cabins, A State Of The Art Dock And More On The Shores Of Beautiful Lake Shasta! |
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Shasta Tackle Co.Shasta Tackle: It’s Not Just Gear, It’s A System Of Fishing |
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Vance’s TacklePremium Quality fishing supply's
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Eagle ClawEagle Claw, the brand that started it all, remains the staple of today’s value conscious fisherman. Eagle Claw hooks are the only... read more ›› |
Contests, Seminars, and Tournaments
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Gruden’s Online Photo Challenge...GRUNDENS USA LAUNCHES NATIONWIDE ONLINE PHOTO CHALLENGE Weekly Prize Packages Awarded for Best Photos Showing Grundéns or Gage... read more ›› |
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Six ways to qualify for the Delta Open...Delta Open Team Series is here! SACRAMENTO Ca. - If you have never fished any of the specialty events held on the California delta... read more ›› |
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Gruden’s Online Photo Challenge...GRUNDENS USA LAUNCHES NATIONWIDE ONLINE PHOTO CHALLENGE Weekly Prize Packages Awarded for Best Photos Showing Grundéns or Gage... read more ›› |
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Six ways to qualify for the Delta Open...Delta Open Team Series is here! SACRAMENTO Ca. - If you have never fished any of the specialty events held on the California delta... read more ›› |
Tips, Techniques, and Tactics
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Dick Nite Spoons: Deadly For Kokanee And...Written By: Cal Kellogg Dick Nite Spoons have been around more than 70 years, helping fishermen, fisherwomen, and fisherkids enjoy trout and... read more ›› |
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Brad’s Super Bait Cut Plug Makes...Written By: Cal Kellogg When it’s time to catch king salmon whether they are swimming in the ocean or the land locked variety living in lakes... read more ›› |
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Vance’s Tackle Offers Unveils Dodgers...Written By: Cal Kellogg As a guide and tackle manufacturer Vance Staplin of Vance’s Tackle has always had the luxury of doing extensive field... read more ›› |
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Dick Nite Spoons: Deadly For Kokanee And...Written By: Cal Kellogg Dick Nite Spoons have been around more than 70 years, helping fishermen, fisherwomen, and fisherkids enjoy trout and... read more ›› |
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Brad’s Super Bait Cut Plug Makes...Written By: Cal Kellogg When it’s time to catch king salmon whether they are swimming in the ocean or the land locked variety living in lakes... read more ›› |
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Vance’s Tackle Offers Unveils Dodgers...Written By: Cal Kellogg As a guide and tackle manufacturer Vance Staplin of Vance’s Tackle has always had the luxury of doing extensive field... read more ›› |
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Ahi Assault Diamond Jigs: The Perfect...Written By: Cal Kellogg
Let’s face it, bottom fishing bar jigs aren’t that sophisticated, but what sets a quality jig apart from a so so jig... read more ›› |
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Making Crabs Crawl YOUR Way…Written By: Cal Kellogg For Norcal outdoor enthusiasts, the fall has so much to offer that even if the season stretched out for six months, a... read more ›› |
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Shrimp Flies: The Advanced Course…...Written By: Cal Kellogg Using shrimp flies for rockfish…There’s nothing to it! Right? I used to think so. Shrimp flies where something that... read more ›› |
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Jackson Coosa River AnchorWritten By: Headwaters Fishing Team So after 3 season of using a drift chain on my Coosa I finally broke down and got a pyramid anchor setup. I looked at... read more ››
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Home Made Jackson Cuda Scupper...Written By: Headwaters Fishing Team
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Writer's Articles and Blogs
Written By: Dan Bacher
Fishing Groups Oppose Final Delta Plan
Representatives of fishing groups united with family farmers, environmentalists and elected officials on May 16 to oppose the Final...
read more ››Written By: Bill Adelman
Experimenting With A Combo Gitzit/Drop Shot Rig
Last time we took a gander at problem solving that truly helps us average angler types. One of the tips discussed was the new drop shot...
read more ››Written By: Kathie Morgan
Feb 11, 2013 The Borrowed Boat
In August David and I accepted a neighbor’s invitation to fish salmon out of Bodega Bay. Yes!
At 4:45 Wayne picked us up and we headed...
read more ››Written By: Steve ‘Hippo’ Lau
Grubbing For Surfperch
Grubbing for surfperch has become very popular in the last few years along the California coast from Crescent City all of the way to San...
read more ››Written By: Paulette Kenyon
Feb 7, 2013 Still Reeling
I’m still on cloud nine over that sturgeon I caught last month. I think of that story by Ernest Hemingway, “The Old Man & the Sea.” It’s...
read more ››Experimenting With A Combo Gitzit/Drop Shot Rig
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Last time we took a gander at problem solving that truly helps us average angler types. One of the tips discussed was the new drop shot... read more ›› |
Avoiding Line Twist On Spinning Reels
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Last time we took a gander at the new sturgeon regs, which appear to have a few serious questions. Mainly, the one day angler and under... read more ›› |
Feb 7, 2013 Reaction To New Sturgeon Fishing Regulations
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Last time we took a gander at steelheading as well as the new sturgeon regs. I have since spoken with a few skippers and mostly the... read more ›› |
Fishing Groups Oppose Final Delta Plan
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Representatives of fishing groups united with family farmers, environmentalists and elected officials on May 16 to oppose the Final... read more ›› |
Delta Stewardship Council Adopts Plan Amidst Massive Opposition
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In spite of overwhelming opposition from environmentalists, fishermen, family farmers, elected officials and the majority of... read more ›› |
Three fracking moratorium bills pass key Assembly Committee
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Despite intense political pressure by the oil industry, the Assembly Natural Resources Committee on April 29 approved three bills... read more ›› |
Grubbing For Surfperch
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Grubbing for surfperch has become very popular in the last few years along the California coast from Crescent City all of the way to San... read more ›› |
IQF Your Bait
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AS we were discussing the acquisition of jacksmelt for the future of your lingcod fishing, let's now explore the world of preserving... read more ›› |
Catching Lingcod Bait
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Back in the 1970's, when I was first introduced to rock fishing from party boats, drifting bait for lingcod was the most popular way to... read more ›› |
Feb 11, 2013 The Borrowed Boat
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In August David and I accepted a neighbor’s invitation to fish salmon out of Bodega Bay. Yes! At 4:45 Wayne picked us up and we headed... read more ›› |
Jan 29, 2013 Win Some, Lose Some
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While some fish have your name on them right from the start, others seem fated to streak across your fishing trip like a shining meteor.... read more ›› |
Dec. 20, 2012 A Big Fish Memory
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Some fish were never meant to be yours. Like young love, some fish explode into your life, igniting the day with boundless excitement... read more ›› |
Feb 7, 2013 Still Reeling
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I’m still on cloud nine over that sturgeon I caught last month. I think of that story by Ernest Hemingway, “The Old Man & the Sea.” It’s... read more ›› |
Jan 1, 2013 A Bigger Story Than Expected
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I didn’t want to write about Eric again; so, I told Dan, “Eric is taking me striper fishing on Saturday; can I get my article in on... read more ›› |
Nov. 29, 2012 Yummy Election Night Halibut
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As duck season neared, it was obvious that Deke’s spine wasn’t getting better; so, Eric had to come to terms with the fact that he... read more ›› |
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- anyone ever use the old super duper lure. I pulled it out yesterday and if Im not mistaken . it can resemble a small minnow of some sort . it has the...
- Wed, 22 May 2013 07:38:32 GMT
- Hello again guys. We had a chance to go up to Shaver Lake on Saturday, 5.18.13. We initially wanted to go to Wishon Lake but since we had a late...
- Tue, 21 May 2013 19:04:18 GMT
- Most fish I catch look like this first fish with brite color meat. Every now and then I pick one up like this second fish with white meat. Most of...
- Tue, 21 May 2013 14:07:41 GMT
- **Let me preface this post that I will not tell you where this is** Sorry I dont want to sound mean! Jeremy and I are avid fisherman and...
- Tue, 21 May 2013 04:42:15 GMT
- The boy and I rented a fishing boat for our first visit to Collins Lake. We were out on the water by 6:15, and headed straight for the dam. Started...
- Tue, 21 May 2013 01:40:23 GMT
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