Castaic Lake 5/13/10 Good Fishing

[marzocchi]

Hi again. I finally was able to get back to striper fishing at Castaic Lake this week. I missed last week due to work and prepping my saltwater boat for the summer season. I had my new friend and marine mechanic Sammy join me for this trip. He did an excellent job on my saltwater motor so I guaranteed him we will catch 20 fish minimum. We did pretty well and we did catch well over 20 fish. I did not get to fish my usual spots and plucked fish off some general striper areas. Here is how the day went:

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It was nice day to be fishing. Thank God, the winds are gone.

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Went to the left side of the lake and parked it. Found this decent unit on the first drop.

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A couple of weeks ago, there was no one here.

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Parked it at the Buoy Line Shrub Hole and Sammy connects.

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Good fish.

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We put some more hurt on the buoy line. Action shot.

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Put some really solid fish for Sammy's cooler. Half way there.

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Since we were half way there. I decided to make a move to another spot. Enjoyed ourselves with a Gallion Large Italian Combo. Sooooo goood for the tummy.

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Second spot was a schoolie heaven.

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They bit right on cue and we were getting hooked up.

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Second rod was going off too.

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Fatty. The fish tend to concentrate here during the middle of day when everything fizzes out.

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We were already caught well over 20 fish already. I accomplished my mission. Just need a few more fatties to fill our limit. So we took a trip to one last spot.

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Yep they are here.

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Nice one.

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This is what we are looking for.

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Top off the limits with these.

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Stay a little while longer at the nearby buoy line to get in some fun.

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Kitty.

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Parting shot.

Hope you enjoyed another week at Castaic with me. I had a ton of fun. See you all next time.

[Fishbones]

Another great report Marz, i was missing yours from lastweek, good to see your back in action!!

soon will be the ocean... its gonna be a good year on the water for sure, congrats on the usual striper slayage..

Fishbones

[fishinone]

Nice Catch. You do manage to catch a few fish now and then.

That's me walking the dam in the first picture.

The people bait fishing on the dam were doing well in the morning. should have been easy limits.

[BIG0FISH]

nice job. doesnt look like you ever get skunked at castaic. always fun to read your post. keep it comin.

[CAPT'N]

Marzocchi,

once again you slayed the linesides-congrats!

Capt'n

[CRESTLINER16]

You make it look too easy Marzocchi! I know from experience it's not. nice going and thanks for another great post!

[marzocchi]

You make it look too easy Marzocchi! I know from experience it's not. nice going and thanks for another great post!

PM sent with the info you request.



Thank you for the comments and replies everyone. I am going to get the skunk any day now. I am just waiting.

[Fish4Birdies]

Very nice! I ended up working this week but I'll be trying my luck next Thursday :Smile:
Bryan

[lalo56]

You make it look too easy Marzocchi! I know from experience it's not. nice going and thanks for another great post!

X2. I have yet to catch 1 from castaic. Next week maybe if i can make it out. Unless someone calls in sick and i have to cover... AGAIN

[ezcompany]

another great session! good job getting your friend on quality fish :)

[Native Gal]

Very nice slay day Congrats! Thanks for sharing.....

NG

[steelhead]

Another great report and slay session. I know a good mechanic is hard to come by. Is he reasonable? I may need one soon if I decide to pick up one of these fixer uppers.

[BIGBASS MB]

I'm not surprised you went to the lake and Kiked some ***,
i've seen it before
You Are The Mann...
good job out there......

[fishfinder]

Dude you got it going on. another batch of quality fish. Well done.

[blackberg]

awesome like always
-bb

[TroutOnly]

YOURE CERTAINLY ONE OF THE BEST BOUYLINEBAITBOYS,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,t/o,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[marzocchi]

Another great report and slay session. I know a good mechanic is hard to come by. Is he reasonable? I may need one soon if I decide to pick up one of these fixer uppers.

More than reasonable. Very knowledgeable. He even does the coast guard motors, so you pretty much get the idea of how good he is. His shop is called golden state marine in sun valley. Here is his number if you need it 818-982-2290.

[diggity]

you make me wanna swim across the pacific ocean back to cali so i can go fishing with you again...

[marzocchi]

you make me wanna swim across the pacific ocean back to cali so i can go fishing with you again...

Stay over there FOREVER please.

[Elkubano13]

hey im gunna be going out to castaics upper lake tomorrow and am gunna be doing some lmb and striper fishing what were u guys using that slayed all those fish?

[Eat Sleep Fish]

Castaic is got a lot of life right now. Gonna try and get out there Monday/tuesday next week.