Catch That First Fish of the New Year

Still looking for that first fish of the new year?

I’m sorry to say I am.

In fact, I haven't even broken out my fly rod this year.

My goal in coming weeks is to find a California warm-water fishery and get that skunk off my back.

If you’re looking for your first fish of 2009, there are plenty of fisheries that have avoided the rash of Mother Nature, including the American, Yuba and Merced rivers in California. You can also try your hand at fly fishing for saltwater species, including surfperch.