Melones Trout Bout 2/20/2010 *Video added*

First of all I want to thank Ben for the get together. I think a total of 24 yakers came. It was a beautiful day on the water. Trout fishing was slow but a few were caught.

I ditched the trout idea and went straight to bass. Headed to the spillway before after 2 hours I finally figured out what they wanted. I caught a total of 16 spot with the biggest going just about 15 1/2 inches. Very chunky fish. I am uploading my videos from my Gopro right now so I will have them posted soon.

It was great meeting a lot of new guys. Can't wait to do it again.

Also there was someone who forgot a paddle and a folding table. I believer Rockfish has the paddle and Ben has the table.

Jeff

16 Spotted bass!  You must have a great day catching    Thanks for the report Jeff and looking forward to see the video.

16 Spotted bass!  You must have a great day catching    Thanks for the report Jeff and looking forward to see the video.

It was great for the time of year. I have video of nearly every one and a picture in the Hook1 hog trough. Video should be good!

Jeff

i didn't do to well ether one take down no hook set trolled and trolled, tryed for some bass no good, great time though.

Love the video Jeff!  Thanks again.

As was mentioned the day was slow, although I managed to finally get a fish in my yak today (more on that later).  I too would like to thank Ben for setting up the get together.  Met a lot of NCKA'ers today and had a great time on the water. 

On to my report, I was planning to leave on Friday night but lack of planning did me in.  Set my alarm clock to 3:00 AM and I was on the road at 4:15.  Got to Angels Camp at around 6:30 AM and stopped by Glory Hole Sports and picked up some orange seps grubs and something to drink.  Made it to the launch at the same time as a bunch of other folks.  However, it still takes me nearly an hour to get myself ready so I wasn't on the water until 7:40 AM.  Started out trolling one of the seps orange grubs and a j5 firetiger rapala.  Probably not more then 1/2 hour later I am across the lake and I get hit on the orange grub.  Get the fish to the net and it is a nice 14 1/2" rainbow.  I continue to troll until noon using a variety of rapalas and grubs with no result.  On the way in, I get hit on my j5 firetiger rapala and I end up with a little 12" rainbow which I release.  The wind is starting to pickup so I head on in.  By the time I had everything packed it was about 2:40 PM and it was time to head on home.

First fish on my yak!


Overcast day on the lake


Little guy

Nice Video , great report, looks like you guys had a great day!!!!!

Badog

Nice video and nice trouts.  wish I could have been there.

I got there early to watch the bass tourny boats take off like rockets. Kinda cool. I got my yak in the water and ready to go... and... um... wheres my paddle? AH CRAP! So I drive to Glory Hole store... no paddles there. They said try SNACK in Murphies... got there and it was closed. LOL...

Got to the ramp and my yak was still there  ... so I get ready to pack it up and Jim (Rockfish) saved my day! Thanks big time for loaning me the paddle!

I couldn't get a bite on a grub for the life of me. So I start drifting power bait off the bottom. They liked that.





Then I dont make it back in time... AH CRAP again! LOL.



Great time out there today! Thanks to Ben and everyone that chipped in to make it happen. Good grub too!

Cant wait for the next event!

Yea i believe that paddle is mine!!! got home and it wasnt in the back of the truck!!!! must of forgot it when i was loading up the truck! please pm me whoever found it! Super appreciated thanks! As for my day, it was slow also. Only one hit on an orange seps grub! Gave up on the trout also around 11 and went bass fishing! Got 3....I had fun and enjoyed meeting new NCKA'ERS!

Yea i believe that paddle is mine!!! got home and it wasnt in the back of the truck!!!! must of forgot it when i was loading up the truck! please pm me whoever found it! Super appreciated thanks! As for my day, it was slow also. Only one hit on an orange seps grub! Gave up on the trout also around 11 and went bass fishing! Got 3....I had fun and enjoyed meeting new NCKA'ERS!

PM Rockfish, Ben sent it with him since he lives in Sacramento

Kool! thanks jeff! Nice video too! is the camera attached to your head some how?

I couldn't get a bite on a grub for the life of me. So I start drifting power bait off the bottom. They liked that.

Can you provide a photo on your setup for this one?  I wonder if it will work at other lakes...

Thanks in advance,

Luis

Cool video Jeff. Thanks for sharing. Looks like everybody had a great time. I wish I
could have been in two places at the same time. Perhaps next time.

Jedmo

Cool report/vid
Thanks Jeff/others