Diamond Valley tomorrow?

[RedSledTeam]

I've been wanting to go, but have they started letting SOT kayaks on the lake?

[svendawg]

I got this info from DVL's website


Boat Specifications for DVL and Lake Skinner

• Boats must be at least 12 feet long, 42 inches wide, with 12 inches of freeboard at idle speed.
• Kayaks and canoes must be at least 10 feet long, non-bailing and seating for all passengers. Sit-on-top kayaks are prohibited.

Only sea kayaks shall be allowed on the lakes and shall be launched only from authorized launch ramps or
areas. Sea kayaks must be at least 10 feet in length and provide seating for all passengers inside the craft.
Kayaks must be identified as stable by lake personnel prior to being allowed on the lakes. Rolling over of
kayaks in the water is prohibited

[Bert Vega]

I know Skinner lets Pro Anglers on the water. I not sure about Diamond.

[fishingfiend]

Originally Posted by Bert Vega

I know Skinner lets Pro Anglers on the water. I not sure about Diamond.

The Lake Skinner website has similar language as DVL. Do they really allow PA's on the water? If so, I'll be getting my striper gear together!

"-Kayaks must be at least 10 feet long, non-bailing, and with seating for all passengers inside the boat. Sit-on-top kayaks are not allowed."
http://www.rivcoparks.org/parks/lake...e-skinner-faq/

[William Novotny]

Drag one of these across the surface by the boat launch next time the stock trout at dvl

[Bert Vega]

Originally Posted by fishingfiend

The Lake Skinner website has similar language as DVL. Do they really allow PA's on the water? If so, I'll be getting my striper gear together!

"-Kayaks must be at least 10 feet long, non-bailing, and with seating for all passengers inside the boat. Sit-on-top kayaks are not allowed."
http://www.rivcoparks.org/parks/lake...e-skinner-faq/

I was assured at my time of purchase. That the PA was allowed at Skinner. That they have used them there. It qualifies as a boat not a kayak. I have not had a chance to prove it. I am going solely on what I was told at Nomad Adventures when I purchased it.

[FARRIER]

I see a butch brown rig in the mix there. Thrown that new savage 3d yet?

[Fiskadoro]

Originally Posted by FARRIER

I see a butch brown rig in the mix there. Thrown that new savage 3d yet?

No but the line through 3d trout looks like a hell of a bait. Have you tried it?

[Raskal311]

Originally Posted by Bert Vega

I was assured at my time of purchase. That the PA was allowed at Skinner. That they have used them there. It qualifies as a boat not a kayak. I have not had a chance to prove it. I am going solely on what I was told at Nomad Adventures when I purchased it.

Hobie does list the PA in its boat section.

[Fiskadoro]

Originally Posted by Raskal311

Hobie does list the PA in its boat section.

I've heard skinner allows the PA but not DVL. I was told that DVL has the strictest policies. They want no body contact with the water whatsoever and consider anything with scuppers as being high risk for physical contact.

[fishingfiend]

Originally Posted by Bert Vega

I was assured at my time of purchase. That the PA was allowed at Skinner. That they have used them there. It qualifies as a boat not a kayak. I have not had a chance to prove it. I am going solely on what I was told at Nomad Adventures when I purchased it.

That's awesome, I'm excited! I've never been there before, but that's going to change by next weekend! I'm sure you'll be seeing more PA's there soon. Anyone else down to meet up at Skinner next weekend for a chance at some stripers? I'll also be getting my hudds and alabama rig ready.

Copy and past of this weeks Mathew Report below.

The striper bite at Lake Skinner continues to be really hot for anglers dip-netting some live shad for bait. If you get the candy bait, you will be in the fish. The best bite has been in the east end and along the north shore. The afternoon bite has been good, but so has early morning. Lots of fish to four pounds with a few bigger fish each week. Umbrella and Sibiki rigs, small swimbaits, and trolled shad-like lures or white flies are the backup plan if you miss getting the shad. For an update on the bite, call the marina at 951-926-8515.