First time at Castaic..SMH

[Perris Bluegill Chaser]

I read all the report from Castaic. Packed up the boat did what every say do, I stopped at gallions to pick-up a sandwich and Bait..Got to the lake around 1030. Did the bait and wait in 5 different area for no bites..If you guys say the lake is low man pulling up anchor in a 100ft of water...lol I will be back! Any pointer would be appreciate for a first timer ..http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x437/hairbydavid1965/20140804_103516_zps1de791f6.jpg (http://s1181.photobucket.com/user/hairbydavid1965/media/20140804_103516_zps1de791f6.jpg.html)http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x437/hairbydavid1965/20140804_102940_zps7c9d7fdf.jpg (http://s1181.photobucket.com/user/hairbydavid1965/media/20140804_102940_zps7c9d7fdf.jpg.html)http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x437/hairbydavid1965/20140804_102607_zps70e59bf9.jpg (http://s1181.photobucket.com/user/hairbydavid1965/media/20140804_102607_zps70e59bf9.jpg.html)http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x437/hairbydavid1965/20140804_111650_zps545fe5ca.jpg (http://s1181.photobucket.com/user/hairbydavid1965/media/20140804_111650_zps545fe5ca.jpg.html)

[catchingsomefish]

I think if you were fishing in 100 ft of water, you might have been out a little far. Lately, the bait guys seem to be set up in water that is shallower. If you have a fish finder, that comes in real handy, so your know if there are fish in the area, and if so what depth.....The stripers seem to move around a lot also. You might look at some of the past posts, from the fellows who bait and wait and see where they have been, or even send them a pm.....................Dave

[Perris Bluegill Chaser]

Thanks Dave i will..
I think if you were fishing in 100 ft of water, you might have been out a little far. Lately, the bait guys seem to be set up in water that is shallower. If you have a fish finder, that comes in real handy, so your know if there are fish in the area, and if so what depth.....The stripers seem to move around a lot also. You might look at some of the past posts, from the fellows who bait and wait and see where they have been, or even send them a pm.....................Dave

[Double A]

You were on the right track... By stopping at Gallion's for a sammich.
Italian on a roll... Making me hungry. You'll find the stripers next trip I'm sure.

[olfishergal]

Hire TO so you can learn how to really catch mr stripey......hint, bait is not the ticket right now OFG

[Perris Bluegill Chaser]

Thank you..I think i will...
$40 for gas for the truck
$30 for gas for the boat
$24 to launch
$09 for bait
$$$ for sunburn and no fish
total$ 103.00
Calling T.O x 2 people 125.00-103=22
My trip would have been $22.00 bucks SMDH
T.O priceless........


Hire TO so you can learn how to really catch mr stripey......hint, bait is not the ticket right now OFG

[fishinone]

Lately the striper had been on 30 foot deep flats but the last time I was there, it looked like they had moved a little deeper. I don't know if they were biting because we trolled.

[fishinone]

T.O priceless........

I never thought of him as priceless before. T/O, I think this would make a great new nickname! LOL

[Perris Bluegill Chaser]

Thanks fishinone..I will be back soon. Looking to get a u-rig.

Lately the striper had been on 30 foot deep flats but the last time I was there, it looked like they had moved a little deeper. I don't know if they were biting because we trolled.

[loweboat]

Read fishione post under tips and tricks dated 5/8/14. It's excellent. Ron is an expert!!! I have fished with him often and ALWAYS learn something new.
Buy Seguer Invisix line to use for your leader line. It's about $20 but you only use 2-3 feet each leader so it lasts a long time. I use a nimber 2 mosquito hook, but ask the experts what hook they use. 1/2" sardine fallet with the meat exposed has been working for me. Don't use a large piece of sardine!
Bring at least 200 feet of anchor rope with 10 feet of heavy chain and a good anchor.
When you want to get real serious anchor bow and stern.
Good luck,
Dan

[HBAR]

the water is low!!! see the tower on the left top of the boat dock picture, that area is normall under water and I've never seen the bottom of that tower until this year. Listen to fishinone he knows his stuff, if you happen to be a brother Marine he just might give you more intel or BS LOL

SF! fishinone

[Perris Bluegill Chaser]

Thanks for the info...I really appreciate you taking the time to explain. Im going to read his report now.
Read fishione post under tips and tricks dated 5/8/14. It's excellent. Ron is an expert!!! I have fished with him often and ALWAYS learn something new.
Buy Seguer Invisix line to use for your leader line. It's about $20 but you only use 2-3 feet each leader so it lasts a long time. I use a nimber 2 mosquito hook, but ask the experts what hook they use. 1/2" sardine fallet with the meat exposed has been working for me. Don't use a large piece of sardine!
Bring at least 200 feet of anchor rope with 10 feet of heavy chain and a good anchor.
When you want to get real serious anchor bow and stern.
Good luck,
Dan

[loweboat]

Personal message fishione (Ron), ask him for my phone number or give him yours to give to me.
I am retired. I live close to Castaic Lake. We could use your boat or mine. Perhaps I could show you a couple of things.
BUT Trout Only is still your BEST OPTION!!! Bob has more knowledge in his little finger than I'll ever have!
Take care,
Dan

[troutsniffer]

Thank you..I think i will...
$40 for gas for the truck
$30 for gas for the boat
$24 to launch
$09 for bait
$$$ for sunburn and no fish
total$ 103.00
Calling T.O x 2 people 125.00-103=22
My trip would have been $22.00 bucks SMDH
T.O priceless........


On the spot with those rates. And the guys I use to fish with think I only paid for lake entry fee's every time I took out my boat offering to pay 1/2 the entry fee. smh!

[Perris Bluegill Chaser]

Went and got some more gear...I will stop by gallions for my KPN
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[Perris Bluegill Chaser]

Sav-on-tackle has everything..
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[Hitts0n]

Bait works for me...just not the bait you had ! I slay from the dam most of the time I go !

[Perris Bluegill Chaser]

what is your super bait

Bait works for me...just not the bait you had ! I slay from the dam most of the time I go !

[fshnritchey]

When you go to Gallions buy the fresh sardines in the cooler. You can also find them boiling in most coves every morning til 9 or 0 then again in the evenings. Any topwater bait or small swimbait will get them to bite for you.
what is your super bait

[Perris Bluegill Chaser]

thanks. Im going to bass pro shop today..

When you go to Gallions buy the fresh sardines in the cooler. You can also find them boiling in most coves every morning til 9 or 0 then again in the evenings. Any topwater bait or small swimbait will get them to bite for you.