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We have created this page to highlight some of the Articles in the Smith and Walser Archive that pertain to fishing the West Slope of the Sierra. Weather it be a piece on a particular body of water, or on techniques used to fish this area, we hope these article will help you to become a better West Slope Angler.

Just click on any link below to read the particular article and enjoy.

Lake Amador... By Steve B. Walser

Bass Fishing 101, "How to Find and Fish For Bass"... By Steve B. Walser

Getting Ready For Spring... By Steve B. Walser

The Pursuit of Unpressured Water... By Steve B. Walser

Observing Waters... By Steve B. Walser

Setting the Hook, "The Right Way"... By Steve B. Walser

Two Fly Systems... By Steve B. Walser


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