A great day to give Thanks at Corona....

[troutdog]

(I know another late report....out of town for the weekend and the flu had LilTD and I on the ropes at the start of the week so better late than never right!?) :LOL:

With the day after Turkey Day off work and promising reports from TonyCatchthatTrout, Daryl and Rooster posting that killer stocking video my sights were dead set on Corona "Home of the Super Fish!"...for many it lived up to just that!

Got to the lake around 2:30am and lots of people had the same idea that I did apparently, I parked in the 2nd line about 1/2 way back and settled in for a few hours of sleep.....I could not believe what I saw when I woke up! :Shocked:

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ok, ok...this was actually Big Bear in front of Doctorhook's place over the weekend :ROFL:

Just shy of 6am the cars were let in the gate for a day of slaying, I had a really good feeling and my intuition seems to be pretty dailed in as of late! A little undecided about exactly which spot I was going to fish as my options were somewhat limited due to the people already there, but I grabbed a spot that turned out to be perfect....just like the early morning sunrise we were treated to!
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This is a big part of the reason I go fishing.....
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My usual glow in the dark nitro worm combo got no love in the early morning hours, nor did the crawler n egg combo so I went to the old reliable garlic n white mixed pb and shortly afterwards the skunk had vacated the premises as I landed a chunky Corona bow...not long thereafter that fish had some company on my stringer! Garlic and white mix does it again in the early hours....here is the tip of the day imo when fishing Corona, fish SHORT leaders no more than 18'' is the ticket or atleast it was for us.

The boat and tube traffic did not seem to deter the bite whatsoever....
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I was joined on my left by two young anglers and their Dad, the older of the two a fellow FNN member "St3wie", nice meeting you....you guys killed it!!! Things started off a little slow from that point and then the bite got crazy as pigs started biting left and right....left and right of me anyways! :ROFL:

Piggy #1...wtg guys!!!!
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Piggy #2
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Piggy #3 went to the market after the line broke, but 2 for 3 on big fish is very impressive...again congrats to Team St3wie!

It was funny how the day wore on fellow Team57 members started popping up at the woodwork....I was pretty sure I saw Webfoot launching but wasn't sure so I didn't yell his name figuring I would see him on the way out and would hit up for some intel :Wink: About 45 minutes go by and Greg Madrigal aka Capt Madgi(dude you need to make that your FNN screen name! :LOL:), gives me a ring and says he is on the lake with MIA fishing fiend Beeracuda and his better half. I later talked to 2Quick and he tells me Big Daddy is also at Corona....at the end of the day I see Poxy and Daryl with their haul!

Okay back to fishing....the bite was a consistent pick throughout the day and hands down garlic pb, spring green etc were top producers for those fishing adjacent to me. Saw a few fish caught on plastics, I managed one on the "X-mas" special aka red powerworm and green egg....that combo of course ONLY works in December though! :LOL:

Thought it was a nice touch to have a staff member walking the shore taking pictures and info....nice meeting you Greg (not Craig right? :Embarrassed:)
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After talking shop for a bit, Greg snapped a pic that I grabbed off the Corona site, thank you! ( Check out this link, if you have been following FNN reports lately you are bound to see some familiar faces http://www.fishinglakes.com/corona_photos.htm )

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One of the highlights of the day had to be seeing Greg Madrigal coming in for the day....AWESOME fishing outfit brotha, time to make Team57 scarves Dana because GM is in for sure! :LOL:
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Capt Madgi and Webby with their bounty for the day....WTG guys!
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Not to be outdone PoxyBoggards crushed it out on his float tube!
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A quick pic at home before the fillet knife got bloody...
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Finished the day with a limit of trout and although the DD trout eluded me, I will be back at Corona to get my revenge! :Twisted: If you are looking for a good shot at a big fish, check out Corona.

Side note: I was VERY impressed with the fact that Corona ordered more fish to be stocked as a result of the large turnout...I don't recall the exact time, but sometime before noon the Jess Ranch crew dumped a full load of Ruby Reds to keep the bite going strong. Hats off to Corona as they have obviously stepped up their game and are commited to winning "Trout Wars!"

If you made it this far....thanks for reading!


TD

[Troutman65]

Great report TD. Worth the wait. :LOL::Wink: Nice going on your limit. Thanks for posting up :Cool:

[Liteliner]

Nice job TD. They sure dumped alot of nice quality fish in so far. Corona definately has stepped its game up. Thanks for sharing man.

[boxl0bster]

nice good job out there aaron! sorry i couldnt make it out with you! we'll have to hook up soon. :Wink:

[candyman]

Great job TD! Man I haven't fished Corona yet but it seems like the candy crew needs to get out there and start slaying!

[vanillagurilla]

nice work out there TD! last time i was there for trout i caught 4 cats on PB! lol.

[Daryl]

Great report Aaron. Give me a call next time you head out there; we'll tube it.

[Big Daddy]

TD another great report, good job Brother way to kill them fish sorry you and your little darling haven't been feeling well hope your both better soon.

[Fisherman57]

Great report Aaron..... I wish I could get out fishing as much as you do!
Looks like the bite is ON!

Thanks for sharing all the pics! Good stuff!



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Thought it was a nice touch to have a staff member walking the shore taking pictures and info....nice meeting you Greg (not Craig right? :Embarrassed:)

time to make Team57 scarves Dana because GM is in for sure! :LOL:





BTW...... Thats Craig.

and tell Greg Madrigal I'll make him a custom Team 57 scarve in exchange for a Madrigal custom trout net! :Wink:

[TroutOnly]

HEY GREG I LOVE THAT LITTLE RED BOAT YOU LOOKED LIKE T/O JUNIOR FOR A MINUTE,,,,,,NICE REPORT T/D......................t/o

[troutdog]

Great report TD. Worth the wait. :LOL::Wink: Nice going on your limit. Thanks for posting up :Cool:

Thanks TM, good to see you getting you there and posting reports as well brotha!


Nice job TD. They sure dumped alot of nice quality fish in so far. Corona definately has stepped its game up. Thanks for sharing man.

Peter you hit the nail on the head, Corona has definitely stepped it up big time....hope to see you on the water soon, thanks for the props!


nice good job out there aaron! sorry i couldnt make it out with you! we'll have to hook up soon. :Wink:

It has been waaay to long Ernie, we got to make it happen soon buddy!


Great job TD! Man I haven't fished Corona yet but it seems like the candy crew needs to get out there and start slaying!

You buddys will love this place, give me a heads up and maybe we can all split a pontoon. Thanks for the reply Phyl.


nice work out there TD! last time i was there for trout i caught 4 cats on PB! lol.

Yeah those kittys love the pb, I stopped by Sarl Thursday afternoon in between client meetings and saw this guy weigh in a fat 6.5 kitty caught on yellow pb....saved him from getting the stripe so he was stoked. I got your PM btw and I will follow up with you shortly.


Great report Aaron. Give me a call next time you head out there; we'll tube it.

Sounds like a plan Daryl, my tube needs to get wet...be great to tube Corona with you, just keep the knives in the car! :Wink: I am trying to get out there on Sunday, but it is going to be a last minute deal for me so I'm not really sure at this piont. See you on the water soon!


TD another great report, good job Brother way to kill them fish sorry you and your little darling haven't been feeling well hope your both better soon.

Thanks for the kind words and props BD, looking forward to seeing you on the water soon...


Great report Aaron..... I wish I could get out fishing as much as you do!
Looks like the bite is ON!

Thanks for sharing all the pics! Good stuff!


BTW...... Thats Craig.

and tell Greg Madrigal I'll make him a custom Team 57 scarve in exchange for a Madrigal custom trout net! :Wink:

Thanks for the props 57 and thanks for the name clarification btw...Craig is a super nice guy.

I read an outdoorsmen publication and the author said he schedules his fishing adventures just as he would his business obligations and this would ensure he got out on the water as much as possible....I guess I try to emulate what he suggested. Hope you can get out there more often in 2010!

Oh and I will let Capt Madgi know about the proposed bartering offer :LOL:


HEY GREG I LOVE THAT LITTLE RED BOAT YOU LOOKED LIKE T/O JUNIOR FOR A MINUTE,,,,,,NICE REPORT T/D......................t/o

Thanks TO, hope your wife is doing better.


TD

[fishincrave]

Nice going there Aaron glad you got out and got your limt of corona trout .
The DD will come your way very soon my friend .
Sorry to hear that you and Litd not feeling to good get better soon.
I need to hit corona soon maybe i can drag NoHo with me :LOL: .

Sean

[BigBass777]

Aaron!? Where you getting all the money to go fishing every weekend? Ohhh wait! You're name is troutdog so that explains it! Way to go on the report.

You've been catching the trout no matter where you go. I've been to Corona only twice and it was good fishing. I have to bug my married friends just to get out in fish once in a while. No wonder we haven't been back!! At the time I happen to get the spot where the dock is too. It's been over 7 years now so the place is calling out for another visit. The bite was powerbait in the morning and inflated crawlers when the wind came up.

2:30am to get in line to go fishing?! You must of been tired going home on the 91frwy. That freeway is not meant to be traveled on after a long day or weekend of fishing.

[Mondo21]

I always like reading your post Aaron and seeing all your vivid pics. Cindy:Big Grin:

[Hitts0n]

Truck chasers...lma0

I'm just jealous.....:ROFL:

[primo55]

Great report TD,coronas stocking looks to be of good sized trout!!

[troutdog]

Nice going there Aaron glad you got out and got your limt of corona trout .
The DD will come your way very soon my friend .
Sorry to hear that you and Litd not feeling to good get better soon.
I need to hit corona soon maybe i can drag NoHo with me :LOL: .

Sean

Thanks for the regards for LilTD and myself, be great to see you and the SS NoHo at Corona soon!


Aaron!? Where you getting all the money to go fishing every weekend? Ohhh wait! You're name is troutdog so that explains it! Way to go on the report.

You've been catching the trout no matter where you go. I've been to Corona only twice and it was good fishing. I have to bug my married friends just to get out in fish once in a while. No wonder we haven't been back!! At the time I happen to get the spot where the dock is too. It's been over 7 years now so the place is calling out for another visit. The bite was powerbait in the morning and inflated crawlers when the wind came up.

2:30am to get in line to go fishing?! You must of been tired going home on the 91frwy. That freeway is not meant to be traveled on after a long day or weekend of fishing.

Granted I was in line by 2:30am, I still managed a few hours sleep and the ride home was not a big deal...what 35-40mins max back to the OC?

Yeah I have been fortunate in hitting the trout scene almost weekly, it is amazing what a new job will allow you to do in your free time! :Wink: Actually it costs me about $40 bucks a pop(between gas, packed lunch, admission + misc fishing stuff like crawlers) when I go fishing. Not too bad!

I'm sure I will see on the water again soon Dave, thanks for the reply.


I always like reading your post Aaron and seeing all your vivid pics. Cindy:Big Grin:

Thank you Cindy, I am glad you enjoy the posts...I have fun doing them!


Truck chasers...lma0

I'm just jealous.....:ROFL:

We got to get you out there Armando!


Great report TD,coronas stocking looks to be of good sized trout!!


Thanks Primo, yeah man you aren't kidding Corona has been stocking some HOGS!!!!


TD

[Fisherman57]

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Thanks Aaron for the report!

What a fun looking day! I decided to kick this program off with TWO winners.........

You are ONE of the winner of this weeks
TEAM 57 / SANTA ANA RIVER LAKES / CORONA LAKE REWARD!

You have won a FREE PASS TO CORONA LAKE!
(PM me your information and I will get the pass to you!)


CONGRATULATIONS AARON!


Dana
Fisherman57



REMEMBER EVERYONE................


TEAM 57 is proud to announce that we will once again be rewarding members who take the time to post up their reports from these two fishing hot spots!

Every week, I'll be giving away a FREE pass to the TEAM 57 / FNN member that posts the best report of the week! In fact, if you're report is really outstanding, I'll throw in a FREE boat rental too!

Winners will be announced every Monday night......

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Here's some tips that will help you win:

1) Take the time to write a detailed, interesting report!
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Tell us about your day! Show us what you caught, tell us how you caught it, what kind of bait or lure were you using? What kind of rod & reel were you using? What were the conditions? Was it cold? Did you bring friends? How'd they do? Did something crazy happen? Make it interesting!


Here's a great report from Corona that we recently rewarded!
http://fishingnetwork.net/forum4/showthread.php?t=40690 (http://fishingnetwork.net/forum4/showthread.php?t=40690)


Again..... this is just ANOTHER example of why it pays to be a TEAM 57 & Fishing Network member!


CONTEST STARTS TUESDAY DECEMBER 1ST!
FIRST WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED MONDAY DECEMBER 7TH!


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We hope to see you all of you there! Click on the link below for all the details!
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We have some BIG things planned for 2010!

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[olfishergal]

Very nice report TD, glad you're feeling better....hugs to lil TD too....OFG

[Big Daddy]

Hey TD Congrats :Big Grin:on the free pass's to Corona Have fun out there. Great job.

[troutdog]

SWEEEEET!!!!! Thanks for hooking up the pass up Dana, MUCH appreciated....gotta love FNN! :Thumbs Up:



Very nice report TD, glad you're feeling better....hugs to lil TD too....OFG

Thanks Chris...I hope to see you on water again very soon!


Hey TD Congrats :Big Grin:on the free pass's to Corona Have fun out there. Great job.

Thanks brotha, I know I will be seeing you out there really soon!


TD