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La-Califa
09-16-2009, 09:52 AM
I've been skunked at SARL the past three Fridays at SARL. Could anyone tell me which are the better spots to fish at. I tried the South/Eastern corner of the big lake. And also the mid point on the Eastern lake. Nothing. Using Nightcrawlers, Chicken Liver & Mackeral. Caught a couple of tiny cats, but nothing keeper size.
Go to the back catfish lake. There is a spot back in the corner......it looks like a small walking trail....thats the spot. Trow some mac and you will do good.....the fish are only 10 to 15 yrds out. I have got limit after limit there....oh and use some garlic sent works wonders.
La-Califa
09-16-2009, 10:04 AM
Go to the back catfish lake. There is a spot back in the corner......it looks like a small walking trail....thats the spot. Trow some mac and you will do good.....the fish are only 10 to 15 yrds out. I have got limit after limit there....oh and use some garlic sent works wonders. OK, sounds good, will give it a try. THANKS!
Fisherman57
09-16-2009, 10:33 AM
Welcome to the board La-Califa!
When I was there the other day for a meeting with lake management, I had a little time to walk around and saw quite a few people with fish..... that was last Friday....... More than one told me they were using shrimp..... the interesting thing is...... they were also using shrimp over at the kids pay per fish "catch pond" ..... and obviously, they want people to catch fish there............ and they were.
So...... I just wanted to share that.... and also, when you use mackeral, get FRESH mack!
Here's some people that scored a few fish recently ..... I'd try some fresh dead shrimp. :Wink:
http://fishinghotpage.com/users/tmp3/recent001.jpg
http://fishinghotpage.com/users/tmp3/recent002.jpg
SARL management & I have arranged a special load of catfish to be delivered to Santa Ana River Lakes this week and again just before our TEAM 57 event on the 25th........ so feel free to sign up and bring the family out!...... and hopefully you'll get on some fish!
http://fishingnetwork.net/forum4/showthread.php?t=38145
57
La-Califa
09-16-2009, 03:28 PM
Welcome to the board La-Califa!
When I was there the other day for a meeting with lake management, I had a little time to walk around and saw quite a few people with fish..... that was last Friday....... More than one told me they were using shrimp..... the interesting thing is...... they were also using shrimp over at the kids pay per fish "catch pond" ..... and obviously, they want people to catch fish there............ and they were.
So...... I just wanted to share that.... and also, when you use mackeral, get FRESH mack!
Here's some people that scored a few fish recently ..... I'd try some fresh dead shrimp. :Wink:
http://fishinghotpage.com/users/tmp3/recent001.jpg
http://fishinghotpage.com/users/tmp3/recent002.jpg
SARL management & I have arranged a special load of catfish to be delivered to Santa Ana River Lakes this week and again just before our TEAM 57 event on the 25th........ so feel free to sign up and bring the family out!...... and hopefully you'll get on some fish!
http://fishingnetwork.net/forum4/showthread.php?t=38145
57
OK, sounds great I will! Thanks!
fishrookie
09-16-2009, 09:54 PM
Go to the back catfish lake. There is a spot back in the corner......it looks like a small walking trail....thats the spot. Trow some mac and you will do good.....the fish are only 10 to 15 yrds out. I have got limit after limit there....oh and use some garlic sent works wonders.
i fished that spot a couple times and caught nothing but carp
Marley
09-16-2009, 10:24 PM
Big lake, Bubble Hole corner, and shrimp, baby. It's all about shrimp.
BDAUWG
09-17-2009, 01:21 PM
I have been hearing the Shrimp is the way to go as you all mention, exactly what type of shrimp?
Raw, Peeled, uncooked, cooked, head-on, etc. I tried Shrimp two weeks ago, it was peeled raw shrimp but it was previously frozen, also, i let it sit out for a few hours to get it all stinky which i got from another post. Any suggestion would be appreciated.
Fisherman57
09-17-2009, 01:30 PM
I have been hearing the Shrimp is the way to go as you all mention, exactly what type of shrimp?
Raw, Peeled, uncooked, cooked, head-on, etc. I tried Shrimp two weeks ago, it was peeled raw shrimp but it was previously frozen, also, i let it sit out for a few hours to get it all stinky which i got from another post. Any suggestion would be appreciated.
Welcome to the board!
I'd use the freshest shrimp I can find, and then fish them raw & shelled..... can't hurt to add a scent like garlic either....
57
BDAUWG
09-17-2009, 01:45 PM
Appreciate it. for the locations, I fished north large lake and then moved to small lake to the right of the shop as you come in and went up to the left on the trail that takes you around the lake. Was only there for an hour but got skunked. so my question is, Boat or Shore?? was thinking about renting a boat tomorrow to go deeper and further out from shore, which is better, any suggestions.??
BDAUWG
09-17-2009, 01:47 PM
SORRY ALL!! I meant to the left of the shop as you come in at SARL.
evalrez
09-17-2009, 02:17 PM
Go to the back catfish lake. There is a spot back in the corner......it looks like a small walking trail....thats the spot. Trow some mac and you will do good.....the fish are only 10 to 15 yrds out. I have got limit after limit there....oh and use some garlic sent works wonders.
I agree with you on that! That spot is great. I've used a "nightcrawler-shrimp combo" and I was on a roll. Too bad I didnt have a camera on hand.
smokehound
09-18-2009, 02:55 AM
Dude, you gotta use mealworms! Seriously!
evalrez
09-18-2009, 09:37 AM
I'll be out at SARL tonite...wooooo! I will definitely try mealworms and I'm goin' for the nightcrawler-shrimp combo! Fish Fridays...:Dancing Banana:
evalrez
09-18-2009, 03:33 PM
:Fishing Hole: One hour to go!! Levitz corner...dont do me wrong!!
La-Califa
09-21-2009, 02:44 PM
Dude, you gotta use mealworms! Seriously! I did & got plenty of hits! Bluegill...
smokehound
09-26-2009, 01:34 AM
I actually tend to have better success with live insects.
The best advice i can give is to bring as many different cat baits as possible.
Marley
09-26-2009, 10:43 PM
I have been hearing the Shrimp is the way to go as you all mention, exactly what type of shrimp?
Raw, Peeled, uncooked, cooked, head-on, etc. I tried Shrimp two weeks ago, it was peeled raw shrimp but it was previously frozen, also, i let it sit out for a few hours to get it all stinky which i got from another post. Any suggestion would be appreciated.
Sorry for the way late reply. It's been an interesting week...
I stop by the supermarket before I go catfishing and buy a dozen pieces of raw, medium shrimp. Peeled or not, whichever is cheaper, because I take off the shell anyway. I thread the whole piece onto a #2 hook and flyline it. I do not use a scent, but I also do not smoke at all and if I'm eating something, I wash my hands with lake water before touching my bait. For all practical purposes, all shrimp you get at the market is previously frozen. (I'm sure Bristol Farms or Gelsons might have the fresh stuff, but...you get the picture.)
i've had alot of luck and hits with marshmellow/shrimp combo. its best to buy fresh, then frozen IMO. just put a lil piece of shrimp on the top and couple marshmellows on the bottom. u could even use some crave gravy or pro cure too. try any spot between the dock and the bubble whole or even la palma point has produced. i see alot of people pull out 1-2lb cats out of the catfish lake too. good luck.
Welcome to the board La-Califa!
When I was there the other day for a meeting with lake management, I had a little time to walk around and saw quite a few people with fish..... that was last Friday....... More than one told me they were using shrimp..... the interesting thing is...... they were also using shrimp over at the kids pay per fish "catch pond" ..... and obviously, they want people to catch fish there............ and they were.
So...... I just wanted to share that.... and also, when you use mackeral, get FRESH mack!
Here's some people that scored a few fish recently ..... I'd try some fresh dead shrimp. :Wink:
http://fishinghotpage.com/users/tmp3/recent001.jpg
http://fishinghotpage.com/users/tmp3/recent002.jpg
SARL management & I have arranged a special load of catfish to be delivered to Santa Ana River Lakes this week and again just before our TEAM 57 event on the 25th........ so feel free to sign up and bring the family out!...... and hopefully you'll get on some fish!
http://fishingnetwork.net/forum4/showthread.php?t=38145
57I'd rather eat the shrimps.....it cost more per lb!!:Beer Toast: