Del Valle 3/17

Had planned to try Monterey for dabs, but my buddy couldn't make it so I decided to give Del Valle a try, mainly to keep my paddling muscles in shape.  I think it's about to time to hit the ocean because the warm weather really brought the people out.  The PB were lined up to launch when I arrived at 6:30 and later the beach was pretty full of people.

I C&R'd 5 bass through the day.  The wind came up in the afternoon, blowing from the Northwest.  At the end, I returned to the Launch area, trolling, for the first time, Joel's favorite, a Risto Rap.  I didn't get any hits with it earlier even though I came through a spot several times, that looked very fishy on the FF.  But as I was about to head to the ramp I thought I saw something silver break water and thought I'd troll through that spot.  To my surprise, a 13 inch trout hit the RR.  So I guess I'll have to keep some of those in box from now on.

Good haul.  That's a beauty of a trout, full fins.

Way to go Man!

I have to go and do some bass fishing with you when I get back from L.A.

Nice fish pics. I also like your lure holder great idea.

Doug....how dare you "doubt"  the Risto Rap  Nice catch!

Way to show ME how to get it done Doug!....I tried and tried to catch one of those smallies last time there,every stretch of shore LOOKS FISHY to me.
It seems when you go ALONE, it pays!!  Thanks for the pics&port......see ya' somewhere.sometime.