Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 01/10/2012 07:46 AM
Updated by: Kim_Hamilton on 01/10/2012 07:46 AM
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New Melones Fishing Report for January 10th~by Melanie of Glory Hole Sports
New Melones, CA...Water Conditions: New Melones Lake is currently holding 1,975,100 acre-feet of water. The lake level has been steady and slowly rising for the last few weeks. It is currently at 1050 ft. above sea level and 38 ft. from full. The water temperature has dropped, and is currently 52-54 degrees. The lake has turned over.....
Trout: Good! The bite slowed down a bit this week. Most anglers are catching fish but having a little trouble getting a limit. Bank anglers have been catching fish on Power bait, marshmallows, and nightcrawlers. It is very important that your bait floats. Use small hooks, plenty of Power bait, and a worm blower to achieve this desired presentation. Also, to catch bigger fish try using minnow-like lures. These larger fish feed on other fish. A Rapala CD7 or CD9 is a great bait to use for large predator fish. This is a great time to take your kids fishing- the hot action will keep them from getting bored! Trolling anglers have been having most of their luck with a less is more approach. Try trolling small flashers and dodgers with a nightcrawler 3-5 feet behind. Sep's sidekick, and micro mini's work well and don't spook the fish. Also, a minnow like lures fished alone without any flashers has been working too. It is very important to use light line when the water is so clear. Light line is good because the fish don't see it and your lures will have better action. A 3-5 foot piece of 4-6 pound fluorocarbon will do the trick. The smaller fish are biting on the surface and the bigger fish are down at 15-25 feet.
We have a tie for this weeks Glory Hole Sports Big Fish of the Week Contest. Kyle wise caught a nice 3-pound 3-ounce hold over rainbow trout on a Rapala and Blayne Nelson caught a chunky 3-pound 3-ounce brown trout using a nightcrawler/marshmallow combo.
Kokanee: Done for the season? We thought. We have seen some nice one's being caught toward the surface by anglers targeting trout. Also, we have had reports of people catching limits of fish up to 15". This is not common for this time of the year, but neither is the weather.
Bass: Pretty good. The fish are in their winter haunts. Most fish are being caught on main lake structure from 25-65 feet deep. The fish are very fat and full of shad. Most anglers are catching fish using shad patterned worms on a drop shot rig. We have also had reports of a pretty decent jig bite. Try using Yamamoto hula grubs in natural crawdad colors. If we ever get any wind, rain or cloud cover. Try targeting the big fish with large swim baits, like a Spro BBZ or a Huddleston. Remember to practice catch and release, especially largemouth bass as we are seeing fewer each year.
Catfish: We have had very few reports, but there aren't many people targeting catfish. Try fishing 35-70 feet on deep ledges and main lake points. The catfish will feed at any time during the day- you just have to be patient. It is best to use two rods with two different baits. This way if the fish don't go for one offering they might go for the other. Using baits that are natural such as nightcrawlers or shad will often trick the bigger ones into biting. Soaking your bait in Pro Cure scent will make it even more appealing to those lunker cats. Leave your bail open so the cats can't feel the line if still-fishing. Another way to catch them is to fish a weightless rig. Put enough bait on your hook to have enough weight so you can make a long cast. This rig will sink slowly and drift and roll along the bottom. There were no fish weighed in for the Glory Hole Sports Big Fish of the Week Contest.
Crappie and bluegill: Slow. Using small minnows, red worms, and meal worms on a slip-float rig fished 15-25 feet deep will work. Generally 4-6 pound test line will get you more bites and fishing light tackle can be a fun way to catch them.
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"Wish List"
* FOOD ITEMS (High nutritional value types)
* Beef Jerky
* Protein Bars (like athletes use)
* Backpacking food, such as Dried Fruit, Clif Bars, Trail Mix
* Nuts, Sunflower seeds, in smaller size packages
* Peanut Butter, Nutella
* Non-perishable, individual packaged snacks
* Individual-sized Powdered Drink Mix, like Gatorade or Crystal Light
* Coffee, ground or instant, Tea Bags
* Tuna- the ones in foil bags are easiest to ship
* small packaged seasonings
* Gum and candy
* TOILETRIES
* Barbasol or cheap Shaving Cream, the white kind (for use on patrol)
* Q-Tips (very important for cleaning self and guns- highest priority)
* Lip Balm in a tube, such as Burt's bees, or Carmex
* Disposable Razors (Multi-blade for shaving rough beards)
* Sunscreen, non-stinging, "Faces", Sport-types
* Baby Wipes (Thickest type), hand sanitizer,
* Shower gel, deodorant, toothpaste, disposable toothbrushes
* Foot care products, spray, powder, insoles, creams
* PERSONAL CARE
* Winter Socks ( merino wool, polypropylene; Brown, Green, Black)
* Thermals (dark colors)?
* Gloves, Hand warmers (like Hot Hands)
* T-shirts (OD Green)
* Writing Materials (Paper, pens)
* Magazines (appropriate materials)
* Computer Flash drives
Small toys to give to the local children
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