The month-long Bob’s Bait Striper Derby kicked off August 1 with a $100 cash prize going to the angler who weighs in the biggest striper at Bob’s Bait in Bakersfield during August. The current leader is Alfredo Vasquez, Bakersfield, with a seven-pounder he caught from the aqueduct. Pre-registration required. For more information, call Bob’s Bait at 661-833-8657.

The aqueduct bite was slow. We were south off of Taft highway just past a gate.The gate was open half way and the weeds were a mess. Out of 15 Anglers two fish were caught A 12" Catfish and a 12" Striper. Both of them were off the bottom with chicken liver. We moved down the road quite a bit past Tupman to try out a bridge.  There was quite of bit of activty on top water but whatever was in there didn't want the Anchovies or Shad that we floated by. Working a buzz bait didn't catch any ones attention either.