i was supposed to go camping but it was canceld so now i need to know where to fish from the bank at calaveras. i tried getting ahold of cliff for an emergency fishing trip but i'm sure he will be busy, but i have to go fishing for my sanities sake. i have some old dannykings and will get some worms and try to get some fresh shad, any advice will be welcome.

Get some big marvs

Get some big marvs 5-15 ft deep off the penisula by the first boat ramp. Cats are hot any where in the lake.

Back in the day, when me and my friends would spend many nights camping out at Cally, I would take an ultra light rod and fish for perch right before sundown. I would toss a live perch out there under a lit bobber, and I would catch some decent fish. Big cats, fat hybrids, and even a stray red (I didn't know that reds eat bream, but I've caught a few on live perch.....about 4 back in the day). Something to add if you will be bank fishing and have your lines out. It adds variety, and it's a blast, I think. Thought I would make the suggestion. Good luck!
Steven

where can i get some big marvs cheese bait?

You can get it at the Lighthouse convenience store as you turn off 1604 to go to Calaveras.

i picked up some big marvs, shrimp, worms, and danny kings and tried my luck. my wife caught a 2-3lb channel and my son caught a rio grande ciclid, me and my daughter struck out. while we were fishing we started talking to someone who happend to be selling an old 14ft john boat w/trailer and 18 hp merc for $800. so i ended up geting it but have been too busy to gey it on the water. hopefully soon.

Congrats on the good deal! give it a good look over, rig it to your needs and you'll be ready.


Rubes

Still sounds like a good fishing trip, and congrats on the boat.

FYI, they sell Big Marv's at Leon's Ice House on W.W.White near Rigsby. Just across the street from Big Lou's.