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Next Generation of Lechtaler's Don't Miss

Next Generation of Lechtaler's Don't Miss

Whether you're fishing for stripers or salmon, you've probably seen Jeff Lechtaler on the water. And you'll probably see much more of them. Jeff's raised some pros, with daughter Maci and son Danny continuing to crush it with him.

Their goto on the Sac has been using minnows on the drift or working pockets back bouncing them. He's mentioned that swimbait bite early morning and evenings and night are productive.

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Next up for them is salmon season. Call or shoot him a text before he gets all booked out, their calendar won't be open for long!

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Jeff Lechtaler

Jeff Lechtaler

Lechtaler's Guide Service

Jeff Lechtaler is a Northern California native who spent his life learning the rhythm of the region’s rivers and lakes. After years of working the deck for respected guide John Nelson, Jeff dialed in the technical skills needed to hunt King Salmon and Striped Bass with consistent success. His real edge on the water is a sharp environmental intuition; he can read the subtle shifts in nature that signal where the fish are moving before the first line is even cast. As a USCG licensed captain and California Department of Fish and Wildlife guide, Jeff combines this "fish sense" with a professional, patient coaching style that works for anglers of any age or skill level. Every trip with Jeff is more than just a boat ride; it is an on-the-water masterclass designed to put fish in your cooler and new skills in your arsenal.

Volume 45 Issue 4 Out Now!

Volume 45 Issue 4 Out Now!