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New Melones Fishing Report for February 26th, 2009 and Sunday Seminar Schedule~By Glory Hole Sports
Fishing Report shores...Trout: The Department of Fish and Game will be planting Melones again this week. Fishing from the bank, or still-fishing from your boat will catch the most fish. Bruce Shores of Modesto wins Glory Hole Sports Big Fish of the Week Contest and a free deli lunch with a 2.2-pound brown trout that he caught on a garlic marshmallow while bank-fishing off of Glory Hole Point. Mel Taguinod of Rio Vista caught a limit of rainbows on pink Power Bait while fishing in the same area. 12-year-old Daniel Ernster of Sonora threw silver/blue Kastmasters to catch a limit of .....
rainbows while still-fishing from a boat in creek arms. Use rainbow, pink, or chartreuse glitter Power Bait or a marshmallow/crawler combo (be sure your bait is floating off the bottom and not in the silt). Lures have been working surprisingly well- throw a gold or silver/blue or silver/chartreuse Kastmaster, or a yellow or rainbow trout Roostertail. If you have a Second-Rod Stamp, throw a line out with bait, and then cast a lure- double your chances! Fishing with a live minnow under a bobber either while still-fishing from your boat or bank fishing is also working. Trolling: Trout are chasing shad in the creek arms, such as Mormon Creek or Carson Creek. Follow the shad to locate the fish. If you have a boat, try trolling or still-fishing in those areas, but still-fishing will probably get you more fish. Trollers- keep your bait on the surface in the early morning, up to 15 feet deep when the sun is out (deeper if you are targeting browns). Use no flashers, or use ball-troll flashers. Be sure to have plenty of line out behind your boat, or better yet, use side planers to move your lure away from your boat's wake. Best lures for trollers have been gold, silver, or shad patterned lures such as a Rapala, Rebel, Kastmaster or Needlefish. Rolling shad or trolling a broken-back Rapala or Rebel is the best way to catch brown trout. Browns tend to hide in structure near deep water, so troll near submerged trees or steep drop-offs such as rock walls in the river channel. Remember- we want to see your catch! Be sure to stop by the store so we can take your picture! We will give you a copy, and post it on the Internet on our web site, as well. The limit of salmonids (trout and kokanee) at New Melones is 5 per day, 5 in possession.
Kokanee: Done for the season. Usually starts getting good again in March-April, when the water starts to warm up. People are still catching a kokanee here and there, though.
Bass: picking up. Biggest fish are being caught on spinnerbaits along the banks up to 30 feet deep. There have been quite a few big spotted bass caught that were in the 4-6 pound range- the spotted bass seem close to spawning, and are in shallower water. Most numbers of bass can be caught by dragging a drop-shot-rigged or split-shot rigged 4" shad-colored or oxblood worm on secondary points or submerged island tops, or by vertical spooning with a Hopkins Spoon under bait balls. Swim bait and reaction-type baits are working, especially on windy days. Bass Federation held a tournament on Melones last weekend. Deacon Fernandes took first place with 11.49 pounds. His biggest fish was 4.53-pounds. The biggest fish of the tournament was caught by Mac McCullough, and weighed 6.17-pounds. Please gently release any bass that you catch. Remember- the Department of Fish and Game does not plant bass, so it is up to us to maintain our bass fishery.
Catfish: slow. Use anchovies, mackerel, sardines, chicken liver, or a ball of nightcrawlers. Leave your bail open so the cats can pick the bait up and swim with it- you will be more likely to hook them that way. Be sure to use a sliding sinker weight. McCoy's McStoppers are great for keeping the sinker off the bait without messing around with a swivel, or splitshot that can damage your line. Tuttletown, Glory Hole Point, and near the Visitors' Center are all good places to bank-fish for big cats.
Crappie and bluegill: Night fishing under a light is best. Crappie can be found hanging out in submerged trees, about 10'-30' feet deep. Bear Creek, Mormon Creek and Carson Creek are all good bets. For crappie, try fishing live small or medium minnows, or crappie jigs with jigs in red/white, black/chartreuse or purple/white. Remember- 25 is the limit for crappie.
Water Conditions: New Melones Lake is currently holding 1,187,920 acre-feet of water. Water level has been coming up fairly quickly the last few weeks. It rose one foot this week, and is at 967 ft. above sea level and 121 ft. from full capacity. Water in the main lake is approximately 50-52 degrees. Water is gin clear. Huge schools of 5" shad are plentiful.
Striper Seminar
Sunday, March 1st, 2009 3 pm
at Glory Hole Sports
Stripers on New Hogan Lake and The Delta, by Fred Thomasen of Last Cast guide Fishing Service. Fred will tell you how to target these fun, hard-fighting fish on the local waters that have them.
Raffle to follow seminar.
Call Glory Hole Sports (209) 736-4333 for more details.
Yard Sale!
Glory Hole Sports is having a yard sale
March 7th and 8th
8 am to 5 pm
Take advantage of some great deals- we are cleaning house, and so are our vendors.
Lures starting at $1
Rod/reel combos starting at $10
Glory Hole Sports Sunday Fishing Seminar Series
Glory Hole Sports has put together a great line-up of free seminars on fishing for 2009. The seminars will be held at Glory Hole Sports at 3 p.m. on specific Sundays. There are many great fishing opportunities available to anglers in our area- this is your opportunity to learn how to improve your fishing success.
Various professional anglers will give a one-to-two hour lesson on their specialty, at the right time of year for the type of fishing they will be talking about, so you will be able to take the knowledge and head right out to the water to use it.
In addition, there will be on-the-water downrigger-use lessons, and on-the-water bass fishing lessons, and maybe even an on-the-water skiing, wakeboarding, and tubing lesson. There will be a small fee for these lessons, to cover expenses. Sign-ups start now!
Glory Hole Sports usually hosts a big one-day seminar at the fairgrounds each year, which is attended by hundreds of anglers. However, there was never enough time to talk about more than a few kinds of fishing. The smaller, in-store seminars allow for a greater variety of subjects, and will allow for more personal one-on-one interaction with the pros.
There will be free goodies at many of the seminars, and a raffle will be held after each seminar. Attendees will receive one free raffle ticket for attending, and can earn more tickets by making purchases on seminar day- one raffle ticket per $25 spent. There will be some great prizes, so you will want to get in on the raffle!
In addition, there will be great deals on items in the store that pertain to each seminar, and hot dogs will be $1.
We will also be having a raffle for some major prizes, such as guide trips and merchandise. Every time you spend $50 or more in merchandise inside the store (excluding fuel and fishing licenses), ask for a receipt. Write your name and number on the receipt, and ask the cashier to put it in the box. On June 20th, we will draw names and give away the prizes. You don’t need to be present to win- we will call you.
For further information, please call Glory Hole Sports at (209) 736-4333.
Glory Hole Sports Event Schedule
Sunday, February 15th, 2009 3 pm at Glory Hole Sports
Tackle It From A to Z- Getting Organized For The Fishing Season, by Len Vinci. Lenny will share lots of secrets for organizing your tackle and accessories. This will protect your tackle (and your investment) from damage, and you will be able to find what you need when you need it.
Sunday, March 1st, 2009 3 pm at Glory Hole Sports
Stripers on New Hogan Lake and The Delta, by Fred Thomasen of Last Cast guide Fishing Service. Fred will tell you how to target these fun, hard-fighting fish on the local waters that have them. Raffle to follow seminar. Call Glory Hole Sports (209) 736-4333 for more details.
Saturday and Sunday, March 7th and 8th, 2009 8-5 pm at Glory Hole Sports
Glory Hole Sports is Having a Yard Sale! Lots of great deals on rods, reels, fishing tackle and accessories. Call Glory Hole Sports (209) 736-4333 for more details.
Sunday, March 8th, 2009 3 pm at Glory Hole Sports
Choosing The Right Fishing Line For The Job, By Nick Welton, Tournament Angler and Pro Staffer. Learn about the many different kinds of line available today, and what their applications are, as well as how often you should re-tie when fishing, and how often to change your line. Raffle to follow seminar. Call Glory Hole Sports (209) 736-4333 for more details.
Sunday, March 22nd, 2009 3 pm at Glory Hole Sports
Bassin’ in Spring, by John Chiarpotti of Bassin’ 1-A Guide Service. Learn John’s secrets for finding the big bass using electronics and knowledge of spring bass behavior, as well as what lures work best in spring. Raffle to follow seminar. Call Glory Hole Sports (209) 736-4333 for more details.
Sunday, April 5th, 2009 3 pm at Glory Hole Sports
Diving for Abalone on Our Coast, by Gary Burns of Take It To The Limit Guide Service. Learn everything about abalone diving, including how to fill out your abalone card correctly. Raffle to follow seminar. Call Glory Hole Sports (209) 736-4333 for more details.
Saturday, April 18th, 2009 Call Glory Hole Sports to sign up ($25 fee- sign up now!)
On-the-water Downrigger Fishing Lessons. You will go out on New Melones Lake with a fishing guide and get a hands-on lesson on how to operate a downrigger. Great opportunity to learn if you are new to downrigger fishing, or if you already have downriggers, but want to learn some new tricks.
Sunday, April 19th, 2009 3 pm at Glory Hole Sports
Spring Kokanee Techniques, by Danny Layne of Fishin’ Dan’s Guide Service. Kokanee in spring are not schooled up yet, and are not as aggressive as they are in summer. Danny will tell you how to find them, and how to entice them to bite! Raffle to follow seminar. Call Glory Hole Sports (209) 736-4333 for more details.
Sunday, April 26th, 2009 3 pm at Glory Hole Sports
King Salmon at Don Pedro, by Bruce Hamby of Sierra Sportfishing Guide Service. Don Pedro is a great king salmon fishery. Bruce will share his secrets about finding the big ones. Raffle to follow seminar. Call Glory Hole Sports (209) 736-4333 for more details.
Sunday, May 3rd, 2009 3 pm at Glory Hole Sports
Fly Fishing with Dan Liechty, fly fishing guide. Dan has fly-fished in the Sierras for many years. He will talk about fly-fishing in our local waters, and will answer any questions that you have.
Sunday, May , 31st, 2009 3 pm at Glory Hole Sports
Take a Kid Bass Fishing From The Bank, by Randy Pringle, The Fishin’ Instructor. Randy will cover the basics of bass fishing from shore- a great opportunity for adults and kids to learn how to be successful anglers, even if you have little or no fishing knowledge. Free stuff for the kids. If you don’t have a child, but want to learn how to bass fish, you are invited, too! Raffle to follow seminar. Call Glory Hole Sports (209) 736-4333 for more details.
Saturday, June 6th, 2009 all day on New Melones Lake
Water Sports On-The-Water Lessons (tentative- depends on customer response), with HO Sports/Hyperlite representative. Get a hands-on lesson on New Melones Lake. You can try wakeboarding, wake skating, wake surfing, kneeboarding, water skiing, or tubing. Fee is $25, and you will receive a $25 off coupon to use at Glory Hole Sports to purchase and HO Sports or Hyperlite wakeboard, wakeskate, wake surfboard, kneeboard, water ski, or tube. If you are interested in signing up, please contact Melanie at Glory Hole Sports (209) 736-4333 for more details.
Sunday, June 7th, 2009 3 pm at Glory Hole Sports
Using Your Electronics, by Len Vinci. Len will cover all aspects of your fishing electronics, from basic to advanced techniques. He will discuss sonar, GPS, mapping, side imaging, etc. If your fish finder does it, he will talk about it! Raffle to follow seminar. Call Glory Hole Sports (209) 736-4333 for more details.
Saturday, June 20th, 2009 Call Glory Hole Sports to sign up ($25 fee) Sign-up now!
On-the-water Bass Fishing Lessons. Head out on New Melones Lake with a tournament bass angler in a fast bass boat. Learn how to locate bass on the lake, and what lures to use.
***Drawing for the in-store receipt raffle will take place after this seminar***
Sunday, July 12th 2009 3 pm at Glory Hole Sports
Summer Kokanee Techniques, by Monte Smith of Gold Country Guide Service. As the weather and water warms up, Kokanee will move deeper, and change their behavior. Monte will tell you what you need to change to catch these summer Kokanee. Raffle to follow seminar. Call Glory Hole Sports (209) 736-4333 for more details.
Sunday, July 26th, 2009 3 pm at Glory Hole Sports
Catching Catfish- This is tentative- we are still looking for a knowledgeable speaker to cover catching big cats in the lake. Raffle to follow seminar. Call Glory Hole Sports (209) 736-4333 for more details.
Sunday, August 2nd, 2009 3 pm at Glory Hole Sports
Using a Light at Night to Catch Fish in The Lake, by Tom Dutil of Dutil Fishing Charters. On many local lakes, night fishing with a light is legal. This is a great technique for summer trout and crappie. It’s fun to spend the evening under the stars while still-fishing from your boat, and the bite is usually great! Raffle to follow seminar. Call Glory Hole Sports (209) 736-4333 for more details.
Sunday, August 16th, 2009 3 pm at Glory Hole Sports
Top-water Lures For Bass, by Randy Pringle, The Fishin’ Instructor. Randy will talk about ways to target bass in the summer and fall. Raffle to follow seminar. Call Glory Hole Sports (209) 736-4333 for more details.
Sunday, August 30th, 2009 3 pm at Glory Hole Sports
Catching The Elusive Brown Trout, by Ed Burlarley of Sierra Guide Service. Every angler dreams of bagging a big trophy brown. Brown trout are tough to catch, but Ed has caught plenty of big ones on our local lakes. He will share his secrets with you. Raffle to follow seminar. Call Glory Hole Sports (209) 736-4333 for more details.
Sunday, September 13th, 2009 3 pm at Glory Hole Sports
Catching Trout When The Lake Turns Over, by Fred Thomasen of Last Cast guide Service. When the lake water temperature cools, trout move to the surface. Fred will discuss the best ways to troll for these shallow fish, including using planer boards and other ways to keep your lure away from your boat’s wake. He will talk choosing the right lures, trolling speed, etc. Raffle to follow seminar. Call Glory Hole Sports (209) 736-4333 for more details.
Sunday, September 27th, 2009 3 pm at Glory Hole Sports
Jigs and Swimbaits for Fall Bass, by Danny Gillespie of Danny’s Bass Fishing Guide Service. Danny is a tournament angler who is well-known for his ability to entice big bass with these lures. He will share his secrets of success with you. Raffle to follow seminar. Call Glory Hole Sports (209) 736-4333 for more details.
Sunday, October 11th, 2009 3 pm at Glory Hole Sports
Boat Trailering and Boat Ramp Etiquette, by Dan Lewis of Glory Hole Sports. Bring your boat and trailer and Dan will teach you some easy tricks and tips on driving safely while on the road, backing up with accuracy, and loading and unloading your boat at the ramp. He will also discuss boat ramp etiquette. This is a great seminar for husband/wife trailering teams to come to- stop those ramp arguments!
Sunday, October 25th, 2009 3 pm at Glory Hole Sports – (tentative) speaker and subject TBA
Sunday, November 1st, 2009 3 pm at Glory Hole Sports– (tentative) speaker and subject TBA
Sunday, November 15th, 2009 3 pm at Glory Hole Sports
Swimbait and Spoons for Winter Bass, by John Chiarpotti of Bassin’ 1-A Guide Service. Johnny C has gained a reputation for his ability catch big numbers of big fish during winter, when most bass anglers are having a tough time putting a fish in the boat. He will tell you how to find and entice, these winter fish. Raffle to follow seminar. Call Glory Hole Sports (209) 736-4333 for more details.
Sunday, November 29th, 2009 3 pm at Glory Hole Sports
Take a Kid Bank Fishing for Trout, by Nick Welton, Tournament Angler and Pro-Staffer. Fall and winter brings the trout into shallow water, and bank fishing at the lake really turns on. This is a great time to take the kids fishing. Nick will discuss all the basics, so you will be ready to go out and catch a fish, even if you have never been fishing before! Free stuff for the kids. If you don’t have a child, but want to learn how to bass fish, you are invited, too! Raffle to follow seminar. Call Glory Hole Sports (209) 736-4333 for more details.
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