They're BOILING... No, Really!!! Pyramid Sunday 8/5/12. Nice Change of Pace.

[Wingnut]

Attention: This is NOT a "fake" report! Everything you read actually happened... I think... :LOL:

I haven't done any freshwater fishing in over a year. Having too much fun chasing Halibut and White Sea Bass. :Envious:
Needed a change of pace so decided to take the Assault Vessel out to kill some Stripers. The boys wanted to hit Castaic because of the recent boiling action. Never one to follow the crowd, I thought about it for a minute and said, "We're going to Pyramid..." From the intel I got, Castaic was a complete cluster you know what over the weekend, people are such Sheep, lol.

Anyways, got to the lake around 5:30am, went through the Quagga inspection and launched. I couldn't believe it, we were the ONLY boat. NOBODY was there, we had the lake to ourselves. :Shocked: At the launch ramp, we saw a few smattering of boils around the area and a bigger boil in the distant near the swim beach. Took my time setting up the U-rigs for the troll and told the boys to tie on their favorite topwater lure.

Off we went and within 15-20 minutes got a double hook up on the troll. Then the boil started happening... as we were slow trolling the channel, boils would start popping up here and there. We would just slide up to it, crank in the trolling rigs and started throwing Sammys and Spooks at it. One time, while I fast fast cranking in the trolling rigs, I get hammered and pulled in a Striper. That was kinda cool, lol. The boils were by no means massive and only lasted a few minutes each, but we ran into about a dozen of these in the early morning and got the bulk of our Stripers from them.

The Shad they were chasing were about 2-3 inches long and they were coughing them up on the boat. We only got about 7 or 8 Stripers all morning on the troll and the rest on the boils. Pretty amazing that there was hardly anybody on the lake. We saw one other fishing vessel the entire morning, that's it. :Shocked: We trolled, worked the boils and anchored out by the dam for about an hour to soak bait and caught a few dinks on cut Sardines. By the time noon time rolled around, the lake was full of Lake Lice, with jet skis and pleasure boaters everywhere. The water got choppy and the wind picked up. We decided not to stay for the afternoon/evening bite and headed for the launch ramp. Outa there by 1:00pm, as the place was starting to turn into a complete zoo. :mad:

Pretty good day of fishing... We took home 20 fish between 1-3 lbs, nothing big, but the action was great. Released at least another dozen ultra small dinks. These Pyramid Stripers aren't as big as the Castaic or DVL models, but they looked fat & healthy and just as much fun to catch. :Wink:

For me, it was a refreshing change of pace and thankful that my first trip back to the fresh was a successful one. :Big Grin:

Binh & Sokha... good times my Brothers from another Mother. I'm glad that "we" made the right call. :Razz:

Special thanks goes out to Bob (TroutOnly). I learned a lot about Striper fishing from Bob over the years. Trolling, topwater, bait and wait... whatever it may be, there's not a Striper slaying technique that Bob hasn't mastered.
I appreciate your personal guidance and sharing your knowledge with me Bob... and don't worry, I don't plan on guiding anytime soon, lol :Envious:

Take care everybody and I hope your fishing session was equally successful or better than mine. :Cool:

Arthur (Wingnut)


"The major cause of failure and unhappiness in life is trading what you want the most, for what you want at the moment."


Here are some pics of our fun session.

Gassing up.
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Let us in! We were the only boat. :Dancing Banana:
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Sokha's first topwater fish...
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Bounce that sucker buddy!
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Binh getting into the action...
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The action got fast & furious at times and we would bounce the fish, rip out the hooks and just left them flopping around on the deck.
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Body count pilling up... :Twisted:
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Phuong's playhouse getting full. :Twisted:
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One on the troll.
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Another one on the troll.
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Sokha & Binh.
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One of the Striper coughed up this fresh dead little guy.
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The"super model' pose, lol
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Back at the launch ramp.
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The Sheriff patrols were out in force on Sunday.
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut%208/Wingnut%2010/Wingnut%2011/SWAT1031-3.jpg

The place turned into a complete zoo. :mad:
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut%208/Wingnut%2010/Wingnut%2011/SWAT1032-3.jpg

Scrubbing the evidence, blood... what blood?!?. :Twisted:
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Food pics: Sunday night's dinner.
Fresh Striper, steamed Asian style with green onions, garlic and ginger. Compliments of the Iron Chef. :Thumbs Up:
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Sauteed Clams with green onions, ginger & basil.
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Parting shot.
Greetings from S.W.A.T. Central Command.
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[fishinone]

Ok! you Castaic guys tyring to lure people away... LOL

Nice catch guys!

It will be nice to have more lakes to choose from.

[Fysher]

Congrats on a great outing. Love the reports and pictures as well. Looks like I have to start venturing out to farther lakes to fish hahaha Can't wait for the day to experience a striper boil.

Thanks for the report

[cutbait]

Outstanding report with pics to boot!

still can't believe how you guys were able to troll? From what we found Weds and what my buds experienced Sat Im in disbelief!

How was the bait bite at your bouy?

Nice fish count

[trail blazer]

AWSOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

2 lakes to chose from now,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanks w/nut for the great report.

The MID,,,,,,,,,HERE I COME!

[Wingnut]

Ok! you Castaic guys tyring to lure people away... LOL

Nice catch guys!

It will be nice to have more lakes to choose from.
Yes, I'm trying keep people away from my Halibut beach spots by getting them to go to the lakes instead, lol. :LOL:



Congrats on a great outing. Love the reports and pictures as well. Looks like I have to start venturing out to farther lakes to fish hahaha Can't wait for the day to experience a striper boil.

Thanks for the report
Thanks man, it was a fun day. I've been in some really intense boils and they really get your heart rate going... :Big Grin:


Outstanding report with pics to boot!

still can't believe how you guys were able to troll? From what we found Weds and what my buds experienced Sat Im in disbelief!

How was the bait bite at your bouy?

Nice fish count
Now that you mentioned it, trolling was actually a little bit of a pain. Lots of floating weed patties everywhere that you have to keep a look out for and the algae bloom was thick in some areas.
We pretty much concentrated our efforts in the main channel. We anchored up near the "bouy" for only about an hour and caught 4-5 really small models on cut Sardine. Didn't meter much there at all...


AWSOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

2 lakes to chose from now,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanks w/nut for the great report.

The MID,,,,,,,,,HERE I COME!
I was inspired to chase some Stripers from the Bako Boys reports and Gary and Bob's report as well.
Keep up the nice work out there! :Thumbs Up:

[LuckyCraft420]

Can the Iron Chef post that steamed striped recipe?

[bachiboy]

Epic outing guys. Looks like you kept pretty dang busy...gotta love that kind of action! :EyePop::Wink:

Congrats!
Don


Can the Iron Chef post that steamed striped recipe?
and the clam recipe too! :Wink:

[iLLest]

Cant go wrong with some boiling action!
Great job out there guys.
That steamed striper looks amazing :Shocked:

[murrieta angler]

Dang Arturo!!!
I haven't been fishing in ages and you post a report like that!? :EyePop:
Very nice fish count and all pretty good sized also.
Now when are we taking the ( What did you name the boat again? ) boat out for tuna??? :Big Grin:
Looks like Binh and Sokha were loving it also...:Wink:
I think a clam trip up North is in order :Cool:
Take Care,
Robert
<><



back to work :mad:

[ToadsToadsOnly]

Great Job out there Arthur congrats on first striper blood blood on your still new boat, I still really like your boat that thing is nice, I think i need to upgrade to a mako.

[fish_sauce]

Looks like another awesome outing on the Mako! I've been trying to convince my buddy to take his boat out to Pyramid for a striper run but he's still fixated on the bass and cuda action...:Smile:

I'm lovin' that steamed striper with green onions, garlic and ginger!!! Can't wait to see you guys at the Hunting Giants event!

Andrew

[sidified]

Great catch, Arthur.. I haven't thought about Castaic or Pyramid for some time... too busy getting skunked in the salt ... got a freshwater report up in ''out of area'', though...
Don't know where to go and try out this new/used Hobie Outback...Gotta go somewhere tomorrow, though!.. Ideas?? (Look out Big Frank!)
Cheers,
Sid

[PONTOON]

Arthur, has anyone ever told you that you are one lucky guy? :Cool:

Okay, okay, now for the fish report.........:Wink:

I've got to say I really enjoyed the fact you Binh and Sokha took the Team Trolltoon motto of go where everyone else isn't and make the best of it. The gamble paid off and it looks like you guys had a great time on the assault Vessel once again.

I had to look at the text twice when you gave me the fish report for the day then I had to question my decision to stay home and mow the lawn.:mad:

Great job out there guys and keep the fish coming on board!:Thumbs Up:

[Hitts0n]

More great bendo shots in the morning! man that steamed striper etc looks so dayum good.
Its good to see a report from the mid! That water still looks horrible! But the stripers look
good.And I still don't know what movie you are talking about!! Thanks for reporting!

X-Hitts

[Which Way Out]

All I am going to say is,

NICE FISH! :Wink:

WWO

[bones]

WOW......Now that is some nice Killing and Slaying right there bro. The change of pace sure worked out....Love it when that happens. I knew that you and the boys would put a hurting on those jailbirds.
Your report makes me want to put my float tube on that lake again like I used to do ten years ago. MMMMMMMMM

Great report Brotha.....Keepin it simple and classy as usual!

[Santa Fe Eric]

Nice trip WINGNUT!
Nice lady buy boat and love dog! Real nice lady!

SFE

[trail blazer]

Also wanted to ask you a question abought pug w,nut,,,,,,


He,s looking a little diferent lately,,,,,,in a good way i mean,,


In that parting shot
has PUG been WORKING OUT?,,,,



T/B

[fishinarteest]

Dang nice job out there. Havent been to pyramid since 07. And wont be back till i get a boat. I did however catch my pb catfish out of there

[gletemfeelsteelgary]

Way ta go guys…


Saweeet


Looks like a great day to remember..


Good to see you get some freshwater action Arthur, it’s been a while…

Funny, I’ve been entertaining hitting the salt to get away from the crowds and mayhem..
Maybe U n I will be doing the ol’ switcheroo’

Ahhh ha ha ha

Anyways

Congratulations on a nice slayday..

Nice Boat….who’s is that?

Looks like a sweet ride : )


Nice work out there guys,
Gary


P.S.
That food looks good and is making me hungry….gott go to lunch early now : )

[blackwater]

Outstanding job boys, way to fill up that playhouse. :Twisted:
Sokha, I heard that you were using my Sammy topwater, I want my cut of the Stripers bro. :LOL:
Gotta love fishing the boils. I remember running into a massive boil while fishing with Bob T/O and Arthur at Castaic a couple of years ago, complete hayhem, LOL :Shocked:

[Hitts0n]

. I remember running into a massive boil while fishing with Bob T/O and Arthur at Castaic a couple of years ago, complete hayhem, LOL :Shocked:

=) lma0000 !!

[troublehook]

I had an absolute blast on Sunday Arthur. That was the best day of freshwater fishing that I ever had. Got my first ever top water fish and learn how to troll too. Very cool of you to hand off some of your top water fish for me to fight, much appreciated my friend. :Dancing Banana:
Thanks for a memorable day on the water bro and lets do it again soon. :Big Grin:

Sokha

[Thebake]

Great report. And thanks for the proof. Your going to have to share that recipe. Look dang good.

[TroutOnly]

thank you arthur ,there's nothing better than seeing a padawon turn into a striper jedi and wielding the force to slay mr stripey,,thank you for all the fond memories,,,,,,,,,,,,bob,,,,,,,,,,,,

[ROB312t]

See!!! I told you they're boiling... CUTBAIT!!!

[Badbeat]

Damn it I should have had the video rolling for some LIVE ACTION shots. :Big Grin:
Haven't been in a good topwater Striper bite in a couple of years. Forgot how much fun it was.
Arthur and Sokha, that was great and we'll do it again soon.

[Wingnut]

Can the Iron Chef post that steamed striped recipe?
Here ya go... :Wink:

Restaurant-style Asian Steamed Fish Dish.
Ingredients:
1 live fish (about 2.0 lb or less)
2 inches ginger (peeled and cut into thin strips)
1 stalk scallion (cut into 2-inch length, and then cut into thin silken threads)
Some cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 tablespoon shaoxing wine or rice wine

Steamed Fish Soy Sauce Mixture:
4 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 tablespoons shaoxing wine or rice wine
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
3 dashes white pepper powder
2 tablespoons rock sugar (grind into powder form) or to taste.

Method:
Clean the fish properly (remove scales, guts, gills, etc.) and pat dry. Blend the soy sauce mixture in a small bowl and set aside.
Lay the fish on a plate and drizzle 1 tablespoon shaoxing (or rice) wine on top of the fish. Top the fish with 1/2 of the cut ginger strips.
Heat up a wok with enough water for steaming. Wait for the water to boil. As soon as it boils, place your fish inside the wok, propped up with a small inverted bowl or a couple of wooden blocks (meant for steaming). Cover your wok tightly and set your kitchen alarm for 8 minutes.
As soon as the fish is done steaming, transfer it out from the wok. Discard the fish water and ginger strips. Lay the remaining ginger strips on top of the fish.
Heat up a pan over high heat and add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, swirl around until it’s hot. Pour the hot oil over the steamed fish. Put the pan back onto the stove, add the soy sauce mixture and stir well. As soon as the sauce bubbles up and boils, pour the soy sauce over the fish. Topped with scallions and cilantro leaves and serve the steamed fish immediately with white rice.


Epic outing guys. Looks like you kept pretty dang busy...gotta love that kind of action! :EyePop::Wink:

Congrats!
Don


and the clam recipe too! :Wink:
Thanks Don, the action was fast & furious at times. :Twisted:

Here's the stir fried Clams recipe. :Wink:



Lots of clams (http://www.grouprecipes.com/30599/chinese-clams-stir-fry-with-basil.html#)

5 cloves (http://www.grouprecipes.com/30599/chinese-clams-stir-fry-with-basil.html#) of garlic (http://www.grouprecipes.com/30599/chinese-clams-stir-fry-with-basil.html#), sliced
1 piece of ginger (http://www.grouprecipes.com/30599/chinese-clams-stir-fry-with-basil.html#), sliced
1 chilli, sliced
pinch of salt (http://www.grouprecipes.com/30599/chinese-clams-stir-fry-with-basil.html#) & pepper (http://www.grouprecipes.com/30599/chinese-clams-stir-fry-with-basil.html#)
2 tbs of soy sauce (http://www.grouprecipes.com/30599/chinese-clams-stir-fry-with-basil.html#)
2 tbs of oyster sauce (http://www.grouprecipes.com/30599/chinese-clams-stir-fry-with-basil.html#)
1 teaspoon of chinese black vinegar (http://www.grouprecipes.com/30599/chinese-clams-stir-fry-with-basil.html#)
lots of basil (http://www.grouprecipes.com/30599/chinese-clams-stir-fry-with-basil.html#)





With a little oil, saute ginger, garlic and chilli
add clams, stir, add soy sauce, oyster sauce and vinegar cover for 3 minutes, stir
add salt and pepper, keep stirring until most of the clams open,
add basil, stir, turn off heat
serve
PS: it is important not to over cook the clams




Cant go wrong with some boiling action!
Great job out there guys.
That steamed striper looks amazing :Shocked:
Fun stuff Frank. been hitting the surf lately bro? :Wink:


Dang Arturo!!!
I haven't been fishing in ages and you post a report like that!? :EyePop:
Very nice fish count and all pretty good sized also.
Now when are we taking the ( What did you name the boat again? ) boat out for tuna??? :Big Grin:
Looks like Binh and Sokha were loving it also...:Wink:
I think a clam trip up North is in order :Cool:
Take Care,
Robert
<><

back to work :mad:
You've been a busy guy lately Roberto. Congrats on the new home bro. :Big Grin:
I was thinking about a clamming session too... let's hit up the Fishing Yoda Exfactor for a trip. :Secret:


Great Job out there Arthur congrats on first striper blood blood on your still new boat, I still really like your boat that thing is nice, I think i need to upgrade to a mako.
Thanks Jonathan, one of these days I'll get myself a kayak and chase those Tankers with you guys. :Wink:


Looks like another awesome outing on the Mako! I've been trying to convince my buddy to take his boat out to Pyramid for a striper run but he's still fixated on the bass and cuda action...:Smile:

I'm lovin' that steamed striper with green onions, garlic and ginger!!! Can't wait to see you guys at the Hunting Giants event!

Andrew
Go for it Andrew, chasing the Linesides is a good change of pace. :Wink:
The steamed Striper dish was amazing! Looking forward to seeing you again at HG4. :Big Grin:


Great catch, Arthur.. I haven't thought about Castaic or Pyramid for some time... too busy getting skunked in the salt ... got a freshwater report up in ''out of area'', though...
Don't know where to go and try out this new/used Hobie Outback...Gotta go somewhere tomorrow, though!.. Ideas?? (Look out Big Frank!)
Cheers,
Sid
Saw your Out of State report Sid... awesome! Someday my friend, someday... :Wink:
Hope all is well and I'll see you at HG4. :Big Grin:


Arthur, has anyone ever told you that you are one lucky guy? :Cool:

Okay, okay, now for the fish report.........:Wink:

I've got to say I really enjoyed the fact you Binh and Sokha took the Team Trolltoon motto of go where everyone else isn't and make the best of it. The gamble paid off and it looks like you guys had a great time on the assault Vessel once again.

I had to look at the text twice when you gave me the fish report for the day then I had to question my decision to stay home and mow the lawn.:mad:

Great job out there guys and keep the fish coming on board!:Thumbs Up:


Lucky? Don't I know it... :Envious:
I'm glad that we went in the other direction too... "To get nowhere, follow the crowd." :Wink:
Congrats on winning the Team 57 Catfish Co-op event on Saturday my friend! :Big Grin:


More great bendo shots in the morning! man that steamed striper etc looks so dayum good.
Its good to see a report from the mid! That water still looks horrible! But the stripers look
good.And I still don't know what movie you are talking about!! Thanks for reporting!

X-Hitts
Huh? What Movie...??? Put down that crack pipe and step back bro, lol :LOL:


All I am going to say is,

NICE FISH! :Wink:

WWO
Still down for some hot oil wrestling Bill? No, not me and you... :LOL:


WOW......Now that is some nice Killing and Slaying right there bro. The change of pace sure worked out....Love it when that happens. I knew that you and the boys would put a hurting on those jailbirds.
Your report makes me want to put my float tube on that lake again like I used to do ten years ago. MMMMMMMMM

Great report Brotha.....Keepin it simple and classy as usual!
Good chatting with you Sunday night bro, we haven't fished together in like forever. :Neutral:
Imagine, you in a float tube surrounded by a Striper boil... nice! :EyePop:


Nice trip WINGNUT!
Nice lady buy boat and love dog! Real nice lady!

SFE
Thanks Big "E". Hope all is well with you my friend. :Cool:


Also wanted to ask you a question abought pug w,nut,,,,,,


He,s looking a little diferent lately,,,,,,in a good way i mean,,


In that parting shot
has PUG been WORKING OUT?,,,,


T/B
TB, we have two Pugs... the one you've been seeing on my reports for the past 6-7 years is Wingnut Pug. That's the chubby one. :LOL: She is getting quite old, just turned twelve.
The one you see in the pic belongs to the Iron Chef, that one is 6 years old.
Trust me, I need a regular work out, more than the Pugs, lol :Envious:


Dang nice job out there. Havent been to pyramid since 07. And wont be back till i get a boat. I did however catch my pb catfish out of there
They got rentals at Pyramid now. Get out there with your bucket, lol.


Way ta go guys…


Saweeet


Looks like a great day to remember..


Good to see you get some freshwater action Arthur, it’s been a while…

Funny, I’ve been entertaining hitting the salt to get away from the crowds and mayhem..
Maybe U n I will be doing the ol’ switcheroo’

Ahhh ha ha ha

Anyways

Congratulations on a nice slayday..

Nice Boat….who’s is that?

Looks like a sweet ride : )


Nice work out there guys,
Gary


P.S.
That food looks good and is making me hungry….gott go to lunch early now : )
Yeah, haven't seen you out in the salt for quite some time too Gary.
That was my first freshwater trip in over a year. I'm thinking about taking a Lake San Antonio trip soon to see what's shakin' up there. :Wink:
The Mako is a birthday gift from the Iron Chef. :Cool:


Outstanding job boys, way to fill up that playhouse. :Twisted:
Sokha, I heard that you were using my Sammy topwater, I want my cut of the Stripers bro. :LOL:
Gotta love fishing the boils. I remember running into a massive boil while fishing with Bob T/O and Arthur at Castaic a couple of years ago, complete hayhem, LOL :Shocked:
Yeah, Sokha was killing them with your chartreuse back Sammy Phuong. He caught so many, some of the barbs on the trebles broke off and most were totally bent. :Twisted:
I remember that boil at Castaic, it was right next to Kong Island. That's was pretty intense!


=) lma0000 !!
Again Armando... The "Mind" is a terrible thing to waste, lol :Big Smile:


I had an absolute blast on Sunday Arthur. That was the best day of freshwater fishing that I ever had. Got my first ever top water fish and learn how to troll too. Very cool of you to hand off some of your top water fish for me to fight, much appreciated my friend. :Dancing Banana:
Thanks for a memorable day on the water bro and lets do it again soon. :Big Grin:

Sokha
You did great Sokha, you got Stripers on the troll, topwater and bait & wait, good times! :Big Grin:


Great report. And thanks for the proof. Your going to have to share that recipe. Look dang good.
Undeniable proof... :Wink: Recipe posted! :Big Grin:


thank you arthur ,there's nothing better than seeing a padawon turn into a striper jedi and wielding the force to slay mr stripey,,thank you for all the fond memories,,,,,,,,,,,,bob,,,,,,,,,,,,
Fond memories indeed... Phuong's Tree, The Playhouse, Buddha Belly, The "Bouy", Poseidon's Punishment, the "Meat Bucket" at Lake San Antonio. Good times Bob, good times. See you at Hunting Giants 4. :Cool:


See!!! I told you they're boiling... CUTBAIT!!!
I TOLD YOU SO... lol :LOL:


Damn it I should have had the video rolling for some LIVE ACTION shots. :Big Grin:
Haven't been in a good topwater Striper bite in a couple of years. Forgot how much fun it was.
Arthur and Sokha, that was great and we'll do it again soon.
Yeah, hook up the Go Pro next time bro for some "Live Action!" :LOL:
That was fun Binh... care to join me for a little road trip in a couple of weeks? :Wink: :Secret: :Envious: