Stevens Creek / Cupertino - Sunday - 4/30/06 (pics)

Went out with Chuck at 8AM - I trolled the cove across the launch with my "secret lure" - the risto rapala - the discontined model . I caught and released 4 pan sized trout and got a couple of Large mouth bass to bite as well (C&R). Chuck caught and released a 17 inch LMB with a fly-lined nightcrawler (he'll chime in). We cruised over to the narrows (the turtles were every where) and Chuck got another LMB on a senko. Trolled some more to no avail - got out by 2PM. A very nice day! Water visibily was very clear - we saw many LMB cruising around 5 to 8 ft. of water but most of 'em ignored our offerings  But there's never a dull moment when catching fish with ultra light gear 

We also met a fella who just recently bought a yellow Cobra Marauder from Sean/Scwafish - he was trolling around - not sure if he scored any.

Pics to follow....

Chuck with his 17 inch LMB....

my 15 incher...

one of the 4 pan fry rainbows I released...

lot's of little guys like this schooling around some big mamas....

met another "fisherman" by the shoreline.....

saw a lot of these guys sun bathing.....

even saw a lady take her dog out for a "paddle".....

Good catch that was myself in the yellow cobra only got 5 bites and one lost at the yak was going release him anyway did much better on Saturday caught 5  lost 4 all were trout. I would have hungout & fished some more and learn something  but i had to get off the lake my legs got sunburn forgot sunscreen as you can probably could tell still new to yakfishing . name is polecat

Glad to hear you got your new boat out!

Went out with Chuck at 8AM - I trolled the cove across the launch with my "secret lure" - the risto rapala - the discontined model . I caught and released 4 pan sized trout and got a couple of Large mouth bass to bite as well (C&R). Chuck caught and released a 17 inch LMB with a fly-lined nightcrawler (he'll chime in). We cruised over to the narrows (the turtles were every where) and Chuck got another LMB on a senko.

Thanks to the Mooch for give me his personal tour of the Stevens Creek Reservoir. 
 
Mooch's discontinued risto Rapala is unbelievably deadly.   I trolled Shad Raps and everything else that typically works for trout and bass, but nothing caught fish like Mooch's "secret lure".
I was tempted to mug and steal it from him.

It was so cool to see bass spawning.  The LMB in the photo made my day.  I saw it near a submerged brush pile and noticed it wouldn't leave.  So, I tried tempting with a Senko and other artificials, but nothing worked.  The bass would come up to the lures for closer look, but it wouldn't bite.  I finally got a little frustrated and called the Mooch over to give it a try.  Still, nothing worked until I offered up a live nightcrawler.  The first one got munched in half.  So, I threw out a second one.  When the bass finally gulped it down ...the game was on!

fine work boys.  But ChuckE, I'd like to humbly request you see savage for issues of a sartorial nature.

hotpants are not okay as shorts.   at least not on a gnarly asian dude like yourself.

on a fine babe, okay, I can take it, in fact, I encourage it. see for instance, the james brown
song, regarding the chick who can do the funky chicken, all nite long.
(and on saturday, I saw some modelled to great effect on the launch ramp by some lucky
anglers partner practicing her ornamental skillz).

myself, while my legs have oft been admired, I modestly wear trousers. 

J

I think Chuck was showing Joel a little leg in hpes of getting his secret lure

NO ONE can have or touch my secret lure........but if Jessica Simpson wanted to BORROW it.....she could...under VERY CLOSE supervision....by me of course

I think Chuck was showing Joel a little leg in hpes of getting his secret lure

Gees, fellas... I was just trying to even out my tan.  I was hoping you guys wouldn't notice that.