paDDy
04-24-2013, 12:40 PM
Headed up after work Sat night to BBL with my GF and the dogs. This was my first time fishing bbl. My gf took me here for the first time for my b-day two weeks ago and I fell in love. The weather was blown out so we didn't fish but was already planning another trip back up. Two of my friends were up there Sat and blanked out on the trout. Sunday me and the boys went out trying to get them some redemption on the trout. We left the girls to go to the dog beach (pull up bar was awesome). We got a late start at 10 or so. Heard the north shore was the place so we shot across the lake and started trolling that area. My FF died before we even got there so we were kind of fishing blind. Trolled firetiger rapalas on top and needlefish in various colors 3-4 colors down. We got one before I had to drop them off to head back home. Dropped them off at the dog beach where the girls been all day. I had lunch and a cocktail and headed out with my gf and the dogs. She was a bit buzzed so I we just trolled back to the ramp. On the way she snagged a carp. Thought she had a pig of a trout.
Next Day Monday we got another late start at about 11 this time. I picked up a battery at Kmart so we weren't fishing in the dark so much. Focused on fishing the trout triangle today. Trolled night crawlers behind the flasher was getting bit decent, but the Mack lure was what they wanted. I only had one and we broke it on a monster trout right at the boat 3rd fish in. My fault as I was not using snubbers. Water was 54. Fished a few hours and headed back to the dog beach for lunch and let the dogs run a bit. While there chillin' on the beach with great BBQ and a yummy cocktail I talked my gf into staying another night. My work was not to happy.
Tuesday wake up at 8 and look out the window and it's blowing. White caps all over the lake and it's early. Disappointed I start breaking down the gear and loading the boat. Check out of the Big Bear Frontier witch was a great room and great price that allows dogs. Headed into town and had lunch at the Teddy Bear Restaurant (very good). By now it's 11 and I wanted to shore fish. Got back down to the lake and it looked fishable from the boat. Rigged the gear and headed out. I only had a few hours to fish as my GF had a client at 8. I metered quite a bit of fish off the observatory. Today they wanted the night crawler behind the flasher. We got 4 fish in about two hours or so and headed back in. This is such a beautiful area and so close to home I can't believe I been missing it. No more Irvine, got my annual pass. Already planning to go back. If your a carp guy this lake is loaded with them. Kill em' all!
Next Day Monday we got another late start at about 11 this time. I picked up a battery at Kmart so we weren't fishing in the dark so much. Focused on fishing the trout triangle today. Trolled night crawlers behind the flasher was getting bit decent, but the Mack lure was what they wanted. I only had one and we broke it on a monster trout right at the boat 3rd fish in. My fault as I was not using snubbers. Water was 54. Fished a few hours and headed back to the dog beach for lunch and let the dogs run a bit. While there chillin' on the beach with great BBQ and a yummy cocktail I talked my gf into staying another night. My work was not to happy.
Tuesday wake up at 8 and look out the window and it's blowing. White caps all over the lake and it's early. Disappointed I start breaking down the gear and loading the boat. Check out of the Big Bear Frontier witch was a great room and great price that allows dogs. Headed into town and had lunch at the Teddy Bear Restaurant (very good). By now it's 11 and I wanted to shore fish. Got back down to the lake and it looked fishable from the boat. Rigged the gear and headed out. I only had a few hours to fish as my GF had a client at 8. I metered quite a bit of fish off the observatory. Today they wanted the night crawler behind the flasher. We got 4 fish in about two hours or so and headed back in. This is such a beautiful area and so close to home I can't believe I been missing it. No more Irvine, got my annual pass. Already planning to go back. If your a carp guy this lake is loaded with them. Kill em' all!