Brian G's New Melones Trout Bout - 2010 Edition - February 20th, 2010

The hill is a little steep for a kayak launch.  Coming out would be Elk X 3.

Bummer.

Are you still planning on being there Friday Doug?  Scott and I are going to hook up if you want to join us.

Hey Ben, what if we have a sort of lure swap?  Everybody could bring a new, unused favorite lure and we could throw them in the raffle - something in the $5-10 range.  People drawn first would only be allowed to choose one item (since they are getting to select from a larger variety) and people towards the end get to choose 2 lures.  Just though that way you don't have provide everything.

Michael

Ben I'll be coming up Friday with Dilbeck.  Hope to meet some of you guys.  Thanks for putting this together!

If I go, I'll probably cruise up Friday after work and campout. Because....I'm not good at getting up early and driving for hours...to fish from a 14-foot piece of plastic...for trout...in the foothills hahaha...

If I go, I'll probably cruise up Friday after work and campout. Because....I'm not good at getting up early and driving for hours...to fish from a 14-foot piece of plastic...for trout...in the foothills hahaha...

Patrick, we'd love to have you - campsite #107.  We'll have enough food for you for dinner.  The best I can tell, it is the last loop on the left before you reach the launch ramp.

Michael

For sure Scott.  I'll be up there with my buddy and boss.  We'll give you a shout.  I realize it is still early, but any idea where you think you might head?  Carson Cove, the spillway, Angels Creek, etc?

Michael

Michael -

On Friday I will be fishing Angels Creek for crappie.

Scott

On Friday I will be fishing Angels Creek for crappie.

I'd thought about Angels Creek but for trout.  When the time draws near, I'll let you know what we decide to do.

On a different note, weather.com has the lake receiving showers from Monday the 1st through Monday the 8th.  Should be interesting.  Hopefully it clears up for us although I won't hold my breath.

Michael

Michael,

I am still planning to be there on Friday.  I was there the last couple of weekends.  Lake is up about 6 ft with tributary waterfalls active.  I have seen Browns in the 5# class come into the launch ramp both times I left recently.  Check out the Glory Hole Sports Fishing Report and Newsletter.  Some interesting info re: the trout.  ghs@goldrush.com.

The Angels ramp is closed and I think the road to the ramp is also closed.  Do you know of kayak access to Angeles?

Doug

I am still planning to be there on Friday.

We'll have radios and give you a shout when we hit the water.

I was there the last couple of weekends.  Lake is up about 6 ft with tributary waterfalls active.

That is cool.  Look forward to seeing it.  Wonder if any fish are congregating looking for food?

I have seen Browns in the 5# class come into the launch ramp both times I left recently.

     That is the best news yet.  Did you toss anything at them or just admire their beauty?  I've got a couple tricks up my sleeve. 

Check out the Glory Hole Sports Fishing Report and Newsletter.  Some interesting info re: the trout.  ghs@goldrush.com.

Yeah, I just received the email yesterday.  What specific thing were you referring to as being interesting?  Is it that they are claiming to have planted Eagle Lake strain trout?  I've seen some pictures of nicer looking fish so I guess it's possible.  What she didn't make clear and what I was wondering is how long they have been receiving these fish and where they coming from.  Are these the fish coming from the San Joaquin hatchery?  It was my understanding that these "nicer" fish were being planted from Project Kokanee/California Inland Fisheries Foundation Inc. but I couldn't find any information on their site that proved this.

The Angels ramp is closed and I think the road to the ramp is also closed.  Do you know of kayak access to Angeles?

I figured that Angels ramp was closed and just though I'd travel all the way down Angels Creek Access Rd. but if that too is closed, then I don't know of kayak access other than putting in at Glory Hole and making the trek but that isn't something I'm interested in doing.  It would be a fairly long haul. 

So, Doug, if indeed Angels Creek Access Rd. is closed, then I guess I'll stick to launching at Glory Hole.  Although, I'm holding out hope that you overstated the degree of difficulty of launching near my campsite   because that would be by far the most convenient.

Michael

Confirmed, I will be there.

See you guys there!

Jeff

Confirmed, I will be there.

See you guys there!

Cool beans.

Ben, do we have enough for a roll call?

Michael

yeh, i was just thinking about it but thought it might be a bit early. i'll start one up

so is it just rainbows and browns?

thanks,
Mike

Michael,

Like the hill at Elk, getting down is no problem.  I will contact BLM tomorrow and get an answer on Angels Creek access. 

Doug

If you are going to start a roll call..........I'm in!

so is it just rainbows and browns?

thanks,
Mike

trout species only for the first prize. If you are somehow able to find a trout species other than those I would be completely surprised.  Anyone who comes can target whatever fish they want but if its not a trout you won't be eligible for the first place braggin rights!