VineAssist
11-01-2013, 06:18 PM
Today was Opening Day of Trout Season 2013/2014 and the fish did not disappoint today! With some 20,000lbs of Trout stocked prior to the opener which included probably the most impressive FINAL 5,000lb of Trout stocked for the opener this author has seen in his 15yrs at the lake. The final stocking included Brown Trout to the 10lb mark and a tank absolutley jugged full of TROPHY Rainbow trout up to 15lbs!!!
Fishing was red hot from the get go with Red Clay Cliffs, West Shore and Santiago Flats being the hot spots. Guys fishing the micro Trout Worms from Trout King and Berkley did very well as the fish seemed to allready be keyed in on the lakes HEALTHY supply of foage fish (silversides and shad). Trollers did very well trolling the SC Shiners and Flickershads. Once again the Bubblegum/Hot Pink color proved to be the HOT color this year. Some lure draggers found success on the the Firetigers, Chrome Clowns and Gold colors too.
Bait dunkers did very well on all the Garlic powerbaits, Salmon Peach Powerbaits, and the Gulp Doughs. Adding scents such as the Bite On Garlic, Roe, and Maize further enhanced offerings. The good ol Garden Hackle (nightcrawlers) also produced a lot of fish. Guys fishing nightcrawlers seemed to catch more of the Brook Trout as these fine eating chars defintley keyed in on the more natural offerings.
http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv39/jrg26p/GEDC0191.jpg (http://s667.photobucket.com/user/jrg26p/media/GEDC0191.jpg.html)
The Anna Family of Silverado caught this fine limit of Rainbow Trout while fishing Powerbait and trolling Flickershads all over the lake.
http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv39/jrg26p/GEDC0196.jpg (http://s667.photobucket.com/user/jrg26p/media/GEDC0196.jpg.html)
Craig Adkinson of Team Phenix caught this 9.2lb Rainbow Trout while fishing a Trout King trout Worm in the White Lighting color.
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Craig not only caught the previoulsy listed 9.2lb Rainbow but also a nice 2.9lb Brook Trout.
http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv39/jrg26p/GEDC0203.jpg (http://s667.photobucket.com/user/jrg26p/media/GEDC0203.jpg.html)
A mixed bag of Rainbows and Brook Trout for this family that fished Opening Day at Irvine Lake.
http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv39/jrg26p/GEDC0205.jpg (http://s667.photobucket.com/user/jrg26p/media/GEDC0205.jpg.html)
Chris Pihl of Hunigton Beach caught this Brook Trout while soaking a nightcrawler at the West Shore.
http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv39/jrg26p/GEDC0206.jpg (http://s667.photobucket.com/user/jrg26p/media/GEDC0206.jpg.html)
Trout where not all that was biting today at the lake. Hector Arias of Fontana used a shrimp at mid lake to catch this 7.35lb Channel Catfish.
http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv39/jrg26p/GEDC0207.jpg (http://s667.photobucket.com/user/jrg26p/media/GEDC0207.jpg.html)
Alison Wu of Los Angeles trolled chrome clown Berkley Frenzy Flickershad around the lake to catch this 14.10lb limit of Rainbow Trout
http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv39/jrg26p/GEDC0208.jpg (http://s667.photobucket.com/user/jrg26p/media/GEDC0208.jpg.html)
Nick Silva of Orange caught this very impressive 8.0 Brown Trout while fishing a Lip Ripperz lure at the West Shore.
On behalf of the staff of Irvine Lake I would like to thank eveyone that came out today for Opening Day. It was very nice to see a lot of familar faces in the line up and in the shop today. Everyone was so freindly and excited it makes all the hard work that Daniela, myself and the staff put in seem so much more worth it. With out all of you this would not be possible so thank you very much.
Just a reminder next Saturday is our first Trout Tournament and Masters Qualifer the Veterans Day Weekend Trout Tournament.
http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv39/jrg26p/vetday_2013.jpg (http://s667.photobucket.com/user/jrg26p/media/vetday_2013.jpg.html)
It is a $20 buy in and the top 10 heaviest fish from each day will be paid out! This tournament like all of our tournaments is 100% pay back we are the originators of this do not be fooled!
Also the top 10 heaviest fish from this weekend will move on to the Masters Trout Tournament which will be held in April!
We hope to see you all this weekend and at the Veterans Day Torut Tournament. If you are intrested in reserving a pontoon or campsite we are now taking reservations for the Veterans Day weekend. You can call us at 714-649-9111 ext 1. This event is going to be off the hook.
Tight Lines FNN
Jimmy
Fishing was red hot from the get go with Red Clay Cliffs, West Shore and Santiago Flats being the hot spots. Guys fishing the micro Trout Worms from Trout King and Berkley did very well as the fish seemed to allready be keyed in on the lakes HEALTHY supply of foage fish (silversides and shad). Trollers did very well trolling the SC Shiners and Flickershads. Once again the Bubblegum/Hot Pink color proved to be the HOT color this year. Some lure draggers found success on the the Firetigers, Chrome Clowns and Gold colors too.
Bait dunkers did very well on all the Garlic powerbaits, Salmon Peach Powerbaits, and the Gulp Doughs. Adding scents such as the Bite On Garlic, Roe, and Maize further enhanced offerings. The good ol Garden Hackle (nightcrawlers) also produced a lot of fish. Guys fishing nightcrawlers seemed to catch more of the Brook Trout as these fine eating chars defintley keyed in on the more natural offerings.
http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv39/jrg26p/GEDC0191.jpg (http://s667.photobucket.com/user/jrg26p/media/GEDC0191.jpg.html)
The Anna Family of Silverado caught this fine limit of Rainbow Trout while fishing Powerbait and trolling Flickershads all over the lake.
http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv39/jrg26p/GEDC0196.jpg (http://s667.photobucket.com/user/jrg26p/media/GEDC0196.jpg.html)
Craig Adkinson of Team Phenix caught this 9.2lb Rainbow Trout while fishing a Trout King trout Worm in the White Lighting color.
http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv39/jrg26p/GEDC0197.jpg (http://s667.photobucket.com/user/jrg26p/media/GEDC0197.jpg.html)
Craig not only caught the previoulsy listed 9.2lb Rainbow but also a nice 2.9lb Brook Trout.
http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv39/jrg26p/GEDC0203.jpg (http://s667.photobucket.com/user/jrg26p/media/GEDC0203.jpg.html)
A mixed bag of Rainbows and Brook Trout for this family that fished Opening Day at Irvine Lake.
http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv39/jrg26p/GEDC0205.jpg (http://s667.photobucket.com/user/jrg26p/media/GEDC0205.jpg.html)
Chris Pihl of Hunigton Beach caught this Brook Trout while soaking a nightcrawler at the West Shore.
http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv39/jrg26p/GEDC0206.jpg (http://s667.photobucket.com/user/jrg26p/media/GEDC0206.jpg.html)
Trout where not all that was biting today at the lake. Hector Arias of Fontana used a shrimp at mid lake to catch this 7.35lb Channel Catfish.
http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv39/jrg26p/GEDC0207.jpg (http://s667.photobucket.com/user/jrg26p/media/GEDC0207.jpg.html)
Alison Wu of Los Angeles trolled chrome clown Berkley Frenzy Flickershad around the lake to catch this 14.10lb limit of Rainbow Trout
http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv39/jrg26p/GEDC0208.jpg (http://s667.photobucket.com/user/jrg26p/media/GEDC0208.jpg.html)
Nick Silva of Orange caught this very impressive 8.0 Brown Trout while fishing a Lip Ripperz lure at the West Shore.
On behalf of the staff of Irvine Lake I would like to thank eveyone that came out today for Opening Day. It was very nice to see a lot of familar faces in the line up and in the shop today. Everyone was so freindly and excited it makes all the hard work that Daniela, myself and the staff put in seem so much more worth it. With out all of you this would not be possible so thank you very much.
Just a reminder next Saturday is our first Trout Tournament and Masters Qualifer the Veterans Day Weekend Trout Tournament.
http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv39/jrg26p/vetday_2013.jpg (http://s667.photobucket.com/user/jrg26p/media/vetday_2013.jpg.html)
It is a $20 buy in and the top 10 heaviest fish from each day will be paid out! This tournament like all of our tournaments is 100% pay back we are the originators of this do not be fooled!
Also the top 10 heaviest fish from this weekend will move on to the Masters Trout Tournament which will be held in April!
We hope to see you all this weekend and at the Veterans Day Torut Tournament. If you are intrested in reserving a pontoon or campsite we are now taking reservations for the Veterans Day weekend. You can call us at 714-649-9111 ext 1. This event is going to be off the hook.
Tight Lines FNN
Jimmy