At the boat ramp where 500 pounds of Mt. Lassen Trout were planted Friday, 1/18/2019, fishermen were giving up already. That was a bad sign. As a matter of fact, no one had caught any since 7 AM; hence, people were picking up.
I spoke with one of the locals for about an hour soaking in all the knowledge that was freely given. He even gave me one of his homemade strike indicator made out of... wine cork!
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| Homemade using wine cork! |
He had been fishing since 7 AM with his wife. They had four rods out with various power bait, power eggs, and mice tails combination. They were using a water-filled bobber with a 3-foot leader. They said that it was extremely unusual not the get a hit or see anyone catching. They picked up and left at 11 AM.
I took their spot and tried using cooked salad shrimp 4 feet under a bobber on one rod; while the other rod had mice tail floating 15 inches from the bottom.
At noon, I picked up with "nada."
I decided to be adventurous and go explore the other parts of the lake that I had not fished. I went to the North side of the lake by the hiking trails. Walking around to find a good spot to fish, I ran into the gentleman that showed me his water-filled bobber rig last Friday. Boy, am I blessed. He was heading out and showed me his catch of the day!!!
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| I estimated these to be 18 inchers! |
Unfortunately, fishing time ran out for me too. You know how I am going to rig up for my next fishing trip - water-filled bobble, baby!!!
Stay tuned....
Score: Mt. Lassen Trout - 2; JU - 0
Until next time, have a blessed day!
God is good!!!
-JU
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