Apollo park Fishing Derby

[gletemfeelsteelgary]

That derby is actually challenging in the fact that you have hundreds of anglers and limited space…it’s like a local beach pier on the weekend…

But just consider it another one of those challenges that fishing has to offer…

Don’t quote me but I think there was around 1200 people out there last year, and the top ten single fish will take home a check..

Pretty hectic scenarios out there when you hookup a toad..

Last year I landed that fish on 2 lb test and he ran over and under 4-6 lines sending me down the shore to put my pole under and over’ !

We’ll see how this year turns out…should be fun : )

[socalbassboy]

will they stock all 3 lakes?

[reservoir dog]

That derby is actually challenging in the fact that you have hundreds of anglers and limited space…it’s like a local beach pier on the weekend…

But just consider it another one of those challenges that fishing has to offer…

Don’t quote me but I think there was around 1200 people out there last year, and the top ten single fish will take home a check..

Pretty hectic scenarios out there when you hookup a toad..

Last year I landed that fish on 2 lb test and he ran over and under 4-6 lines sending me down the shore to put my pole under and over’ !

We’ll see how this year turns out…should be fun : )

You're exactly right Gary. I showed up last year and saw a million people (exaggerated) there so I turned away and ended up fishing Apollo the following weekend...and still landed me some trout. I then spoke to a local who entered the derby and he told me there was about 1,000 anglers that year. Fo' get about it...!!!!!

[gletemfeelsteelgary]

will they stock all 3 lakes?

All 3 lakes are inter connected but I do beleive they dump fish off in allotments in different parts of the lakes..

I'd call for clarification on that, I've never been there when they stocked

[fish-o-haulic]

All 3 lakes are inter connected but I do beleive they dump fish off in allotments in different parts of the lakes..

I'd call for clarification on that, I've never been there when they stocked

they dont stock the back lake if im not mistaken. But yea those fish at apollo can be unpredictable there nice sized but can be hard to figure out what there biting on.

[novel44]

last year was fun. Was my first ever derby. Didn't win no prize but did come home with the days dinner. For those that suggest using lures, you must have more patients than I do (or skill) because even casting straight ahead 7 out of 10 times i was reeling in someone elses line. Also a reminder to anyone that is attending, don't trow in your line until the derby starts. I made that mistake last year and the whole lake seemed to jump down my throat.
GL to all that go.

[BlkManFishin]

Im ready for the derby this year. Last year I had no Idea what I was doing. The goal is to catch the first two or three with powerbait then go with my lures to get the rest of my limit.

[Trout Chaser1]

A thousand people... damn... guess its gettin there a 4-5... then sleep in the car till gates are opened... then run to a spot :D

[socalbassboy]

A thousand people... damn... guess its gettin there a 4-5... then sleep in the car till gates are opened... then run to a spot :D

thats what im gunna do lol

[HBAR]

Maybe we can all get together the night before and tailgate?