Pyramid Bait & Wait 1/20/13
With some tips on what works for us...
Located some fresh sardines from In-seine Bait Co in MDR the day before. Got lucky considering these were the first load of dines since November! It seems that there is a lack of fin bait in SM Bay (but lots of squid)
Good frozen bait works also, depends on the bite.
Haven't been to the lake since July of 2011
Tips:
Scouted around the spots that I've had success in the past looking for suspended meter marks.
If I see good signs of life in the area, I will anchor up and get the lines in the water.
The stripers will find you if you have enough scent in the water.
Use the maximum amount of rods that the law allows (more scent in the water)
I carolina rig with 6# line, 18-24" leader with #1 or #2 Owner Mosquito hook and 1/8-1/2oz egg sinkers with 1/4oz most common. More weight if you are getting a lot of boat swing while on anchor.
Today while anchored in deep water, we had the baits suspended at 30-50' straight up and down.
A good way to judge depth is to cast out and estimate the distance, put the reel in gear then let the line swing back to the boat.
Sometimes, I'll use a sharpie and mark my line at the depth that I'm getting bit at and watch for the mark when adjusting the line.
I always keep an eye on the meter for the stripers that swim under the boat.
They swim in schools and you'll know when they are around.
Give it some time before moving (It took an hour before getting our first bite)
Change your bait when the guts fall out of the stomach cavity (use the part of the sardine or anchovy that has the guts)
If you are serious about anchoring at this lake, you'll want a 300'+ anchor line with the proper amount of chain to hold bottom
On to the report:
The striper fishing was good!
3 guys
1 use to be a striper vigin
Fish size ranged from 12"-20" for us
Caught 30+, kept 23
Lake facilities are looking great
Little bummed out that the fish cleaning station was closed, but it looks to be on the mend (new pipes)
My buddy spotted this very large bird cruising the hill sides, thought it could be a Golden Eagle
Any bird experts out there?
***** Bait status for In-Seine Bait Company In Marina del rey *****
They seem to be keeping it current
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Originally Posted by trail blazer
