Delta Striper Guide Advice

[Pigeon]

Looks like I talked my wife into a kitchen pass and need some advice on a guide for striper on the delta. I'm down in Bakersfield and this will be the first striper trip ever and now with 3 kids under 3 the first trip in quite some time. Any advice will be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance for the help.

Clay

[briansII]

Top Delta fly guide Mike Costello is often booked a year in advance. You might luck out and find he has an opening.

Steve Santucci has one of the nicest skiffs on the Delta, and is a top guide for the area.

Not sure he's still guiding, but long time Delta guide, Ed Marcillac has a very good reputation.

Somewhat of a newcomer to guiding the Delta is Capt Maury Hatch. He has a brand new skiff for the Delta.

I know of a handful of others, but these are the guys that first come to mind.

Tune up on your casting. The longer you can cast, the better your odds are at catching fish. If you can, buy/borrow a fast/super fast sinking tip line. A shooting head setup would be ideal. Practicing with what you'll be fishing, will make a potentially frustrating day, into a fun one.

Any specific questions, PM me, or ask here.

briansII

[Pigeon]

Thanks for the advice. I will be calling for availability tomorrow. I really appreciate the advice.

Clay

[briansII]

I forgot to mention. Stripers are in the Delta all year, but timing the trip can give you better odds at better quality fish. Most likely the guide will discuss this with you, but if not, make sure you ask.

briansII