If that's the part of the T I think it is you should keep going down the trail for a while. That is if it's been cleared. My successful method is dry and dropper with a stimulator up top and a BH Birdsnest or prince or hares ear. You can't beat the scenery but you pay for those fish with blood and bruises.

Thwack,
I too fish PML. I generally focus on the dam area and the tullies on the eastern side. The rock structure holds bass and blue gill. I hit it at dusk for best results. Are you a property owner? The reason I ask is you ability to bring your kayak. They generally have frowned on private non-licensed boats on the lake. For that reason I have been relegated to using my float tube. Just curious how you got away with it.

Marc

That just goes to prove....it isn't just about fishing.
It's about being outdoors. The fish are a bonus!
Nice work.
Marc

Yeah, those PB'rs were something. They were up on plane just going to town at max speed. I might....say might....have uttered a few less-than-kind words to one of them.

This is a hottly debated topic for some.
I say do what is most comfortable. I guess I am one of the wierd ones. I am right handed. I strip line with my left hand. When I get a hookup, I reel with the right hand.

The switch between hands takes virtually no effort. Being right handed, my right hand is more nimble, thus I am more efficient at reeling. My left hand just feels clunky when reeling.

Another positive side....it keeps people from borrowing your stuff.
 
Marc

Ok, I just got back. I left the fishing gear at home and focused my wife and our succesful marriage. Bill got me thinking about Marina. I didn't want to go cheap, but we didn't need to stay in Monterey either. We don't do gifts on our anniversary and favor spending the money on a nice place to stay and a nice dinner. 

We stayed at the Marina Dunes Resort. It wasn't cheap, but we only stayed one night. The grounds were secure and patrolled according to the kid who checked us in. I locked the kayaks up anyways. The view of the ocean is superb. The rooms are very nice. The beach is a short distance away.  You could get any number of massage/spa treatments if you liked. They do require you to drive golf carts between your room and your car, which is kind of nice as it keeps the noise down, plus you get to try your racing skills out.   

We launched at the park on Cannery Row for a morning of Otter watching. My wife is a major otter fan and she was not dissapointed. We saw several otters and several otter pups. Two moms were quite focused on cleaning their pups. It was quite a nice morning of kayaking.

Anyways, it was a wonderful couple of days. Take it from an experienced husband, you just have to know when to leave the fishing gear at home and make your wife smile.  I think I got major WAF points on this trip. 

Thanks to all for their suggestions.

Marc Mc

Thanks to both. I am still amazed 13 years passed by so quickly. I am a lucky guy. She actually likes that I fish. She says it makes me a happy person, so go do it. Can't beat that!

One of the good things was the Seals were in close watching a couple shore anglers. I didn't have one pester me all day.
I wondered where they were until I paddled in and saw 10 of them watching these two guys casting from shore near whatever hole that is.

Marc