one_leg
09-14-2007, 02:27 PM
MKADADDY, and myself, made the trek up to Bishop for some High Sierra Trouting.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgrkFXjLHCM
We spent about a week at Sabrina Lake Campground. We fished at Lake Sabrina, about a half mile from the campgrounds, and in Bishop Creek, which is located just steps away.
The conditions were perfect the entire time of our stay, with nighttime temps hovering around 32 degrees F, and daytime temps in the upper 70's. There were very light breezes, and just a few clouds now and then, to provide a little relief from the intense, high altitude sunshine. Don't forget your sunblock, and wide brimmed hats.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XccDVT-b4V0
We spent most of our time trolling a variety of lures, as well as the Dreaded Threaded Crawler. We caught fish trolling on the surface, as well as on the downriggers. The fish spent most of their time just below the thermocline, which was between 5 and 10 feet. Occasionally the fish weren't hitting very hard, resulting in a number of short bites. It helped to keep the rod in your hand, in order to facilitate a quick hookset at these times.
Some larger fish were holding a bit deeper, between 30, and 45 feet.
http://fishingnetwork.net/images/tmp3/One_Leg_Downrigging.JPG
I tried many different combinations, including Dave Davis, and Uncle Carl flashers, Crawler Haulers-2 and 5 blade models, as well as Jointed Rainbow Rapalas, and Z-Spoons. I also used a Troll-Eze part of the time, in conjunction with the flashers, when not on the downrigger. I want to thank TroutOnly for his lure recommendation. I caught a bunch of Bows using the Jointed Rainbow Rapalas. Thanks Bob!!! http://troutonly.net/
The first fish of the trip was a Brown Trout I caught, while using a LipRipperZ, Siberian Tiger Z-Spoon, on my third cast. That makes 3 species of fish I've caught using the new Z-Spoons, LMB, Trout, and Redear Sunfish. Thanks Bryan. I'm really looking forward to the larger model Z-Spoons. 8)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSiMIw8kjcA
Mark spent much of his time using his faithful Thomas Bouyant spoons. Rick and Patti also recommended a threaded crawler on a size four, or six, baitholder hook behind a splitshot just above the swivel. All these methods were producing fish, in spite of the fact that the stocking truck had not arrived until the day before we had to leave. There were very few boats on the water which made it easy to troll wherever we wanted to.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDLL0aOImOE
We stopped in at Culvers to get some lures, and Mac's for a new pair of Polarized shades.
We went over to Parchers on Tuesday the 11th, and said hello to Jared(Sierra Smitty), And David(Oban). I'm hoping to troll the downriggers for some big Browns on South Lake, and Lake Sabrina, ASAP.
http://parchersresort.net/
I was fortunate enough to meet Tess Anne Morgan, from Bishop Pack Outfitters, and I'm going take her up on her offer to show me the more remote lakes, in the back country, above Bishop. She is a real nice lady, and a lot of fun to talk to. http://www.bishoppackoutfitters.com/
http://fishingnetwork.net/images/tmp3/The_Sierras_near_Bishop.jpg
We spent the next to the last day trolling for the bigger model German Browns between 50 and 100 feet, but unfortunately they didn't come out to play. It's still a little early for the big fish to rise up. I didn't have enough line clips to run more than one line per downrigger, and nobody in town had any either. Come prepared. The fishfinder battery died, and we didn't want to risk damaging the boat, downriggers, or losing any of the gear, so we reverted to fishing the thermocline.
http://fishingnetwork.net/images/tmp3/mark9-07.jpg
After the DFG stocked the lake we decided to troll the back part of the lake, in order to let the new arrivals become acclimated to their new surroundings. It just doesn't seem right to target the newly introduced stockers schooling in the marina. At night we saw many Browns in the 2 to 4 pound class, hovering over the dam face in 10 to 15 feet of water. Next time we'll spend more time trying for them during the night time hours.
http://fishingnetwork.net/images/tmp3/Sep14_45.JPG
We both caught fish in Bishop Creek beside our campsite.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oV1nHah6G4
I want to thank Rick, Patti, Juanita, and Jarodd for the great food, courteous service, and helpful hints. They're the greatest!!!
http://www.lakesabrinaboatlanding.com/index.html
The night before we left we spent a couple hours visiting with everyone, including Sierra Smitty and some of his buddies, who came over for a little Bar-B-Que, and a drink or two.
I was fortunate to be able to stop at the Manzanar National Historic Site. http://www.nps.gov/manz
I was able to see the display created by Cory "Fear No Trout" Shiozaki.
Make some time to visit this wonderful reminder of the fragility of our freedoms. Thanks Cory.
http://fishingnetwork.net/images/tmp3/mnznr.JPG
Mark has some Digicam pics that he'll be posting as soon as he is not busy with work, and his family.
Thanks Mark, for making this trip possible. It was the highlight of my summer.
I just wish I had had time to arrange a get together with Carrie. Next time Carrie, for sure.
One_Leg
P.S. I'm gonna have a me a Fillet O' Trout Sammich right now!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgrkFXjLHCM
We spent about a week at Sabrina Lake Campground. We fished at Lake Sabrina, about a half mile from the campgrounds, and in Bishop Creek, which is located just steps away.
The conditions were perfect the entire time of our stay, with nighttime temps hovering around 32 degrees F, and daytime temps in the upper 70's. There were very light breezes, and just a few clouds now and then, to provide a little relief from the intense, high altitude sunshine. Don't forget your sunblock, and wide brimmed hats.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XccDVT-b4V0
We spent most of our time trolling a variety of lures, as well as the Dreaded Threaded Crawler. We caught fish trolling on the surface, as well as on the downriggers. The fish spent most of their time just below the thermocline, which was between 5 and 10 feet. Occasionally the fish weren't hitting very hard, resulting in a number of short bites. It helped to keep the rod in your hand, in order to facilitate a quick hookset at these times.
Some larger fish were holding a bit deeper, between 30, and 45 feet.
http://fishingnetwork.net/images/tmp3/One_Leg_Downrigging.JPG
I tried many different combinations, including Dave Davis, and Uncle Carl flashers, Crawler Haulers-2 and 5 blade models, as well as Jointed Rainbow Rapalas, and Z-Spoons. I also used a Troll-Eze part of the time, in conjunction with the flashers, when not on the downrigger. I want to thank TroutOnly for his lure recommendation. I caught a bunch of Bows using the Jointed Rainbow Rapalas. Thanks Bob!!! http://troutonly.net/
The first fish of the trip was a Brown Trout I caught, while using a LipRipperZ, Siberian Tiger Z-Spoon, on my third cast. That makes 3 species of fish I've caught using the new Z-Spoons, LMB, Trout, and Redear Sunfish. Thanks Bryan. I'm really looking forward to the larger model Z-Spoons. 8)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSiMIw8kjcA
Mark spent much of his time using his faithful Thomas Bouyant spoons. Rick and Patti also recommended a threaded crawler on a size four, or six, baitholder hook behind a splitshot just above the swivel. All these methods were producing fish, in spite of the fact that the stocking truck had not arrived until the day before we had to leave. There were very few boats on the water which made it easy to troll wherever we wanted to.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDLL0aOImOE
We stopped in at Culvers to get some lures, and Mac's for a new pair of Polarized shades.
We went over to Parchers on Tuesday the 11th, and said hello to Jared(Sierra Smitty), And David(Oban). I'm hoping to troll the downriggers for some big Browns on South Lake, and Lake Sabrina, ASAP.
http://parchersresort.net/
I was fortunate enough to meet Tess Anne Morgan, from Bishop Pack Outfitters, and I'm going take her up on her offer to show me the more remote lakes, in the back country, above Bishop. She is a real nice lady, and a lot of fun to talk to. http://www.bishoppackoutfitters.com/
http://fishingnetwork.net/images/tmp3/The_Sierras_near_Bishop.jpg
We spent the next to the last day trolling for the bigger model German Browns between 50 and 100 feet, but unfortunately they didn't come out to play. It's still a little early for the big fish to rise up. I didn't have enough line clips to run more than one line per downrigger, and nobody in town had any either. Come prepared. The fishfinder battery died, and we didn't want to risk damaging the boat, downriggers, or losing any of the gear, so we reverted to fishing the thermocline.
http://fishingnetwork.net/images/tmp3/mark9-07.jpg
After the DFG stocked the lake we decided to troll the back part of the lake, in order to let the new arrivals become acclimated to their new surroundings. It just doesn't seem right to target the newly introduced stockers schooling in the marina. At night we saw many Browns in the 2 to 4 pound class, hovering over the dam face in 10 to 15 feet of water. Next time we'll spend more time trying for them during the night time hours.
http://fishingnetwork.net/images/tmp3/Sep14_45.JPG
We both caught fish in Bishop Creek beside our campsite.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oV1nHah6G4
I want to thank Rick, Patti, Juanita, and Jarodd for the great food, courteous service, and helpful hints. They're the greatest!!!
http://www.lakesabrinaboatlanding.com/index.html
The night before we left we spent a couple hours visiting with everyone, including Sierra Smitty and some of his buddies, who came over for a little Bar-B-Que, and a drink or two.
I was fortunate to be able to stop at the Manzanar National Historic Site. http://www.nps.gov/manz
I was able to see the display created by Cory "Fear No Trout" Shiozaki.
Make some time to visit this wonderful reminder of the fragility of our freedoms. Thanks Cory.
http://fishingnetwork.net/images/tmp3/mnznr.JPG
Mark has some Digicam pics that he'll be posting as soon as he is not busy with work, and his family.
Thanks Mark, for making this trip possible. It was the highlight of my summer.
I just wish I had had time to arrange a get together with Carrie. Next time Carrie, for sure.
One_Leg
P.S. I'm gonna have a me a Fillet O' Trout Sammich right now!!!!