Del Valle 1/31

Arrived a little later that expected and launched around 10am. The water was like glass and all of the boats were anchored in one area near the front of the boat ramp. I trolled through and was hit once and saw one being caught. It was probably about 2-3lbs. I fished that spot for about 30 minutes and then took off for the narrows. No luck on the troll in that spot either. I traded the trout gear for the bass rod and gave that a shot. Nothing! 

To make a long story short, I got skunked but still had a great time. It has been about 3 months since my last yak trip and I was jazzed to get back on the water. I had a smile on my face all day even though the fish were not cooperating.

If you are going to fish Del Valle please be aware that your boat will need to be pretty damn spotless. Make sure that you boat is bone dry as well as your gear or you will not get in.

 

Heyyyyyyyy Russ. Good to see you back in the boat. Sorry about the skunk.

I had a smile on my face all day

Therapy accomplished.   

I had a smile on my face all day

Therapy accomplished.   

 

Heyyyyyyyy Russ. Good to see you back in the boat. Sorry about the skunk.

Hey Phil. Great to be back on the water!

Sounds like a great day on the water. Too bad the fish didn't cooperate. Wish me better luck tomorrow. Thanks for the intel.

-FF

Welcome back Russ. We certainly miss you around here. Glad you were able to
get out at least for some kayak fishing time.

Jedmo

Good to see you back Russ!

If you are going to fish Del Valle please be aware that your boat will need to be pretty damn spotless. Make sure that you boat is bone dry as well as your gear or you will not get in.

This makes me think 2x before going to most EBParks lakes 

Very good to be be back guys. Looking forward to meeting up and hooking some monsters. My new Avet needs to be broken in.

you should use that avet on some of those 2lb stocker trout...

i was at del valle for a short paddle today and the boat inspectors didn't give me any trouble.  they just ran their fingers over my boat and found it was dry.  it think ymmv depending on the inspector.  of course they had nothing to worry about since that boat had not been out in over a month.