Snow - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Saba Slayer · 05-15-2017, 03:08 PM

These are high sierra mountain lakes that freeze over during the winter and they don't hold bass...

Quote:

Originally Posted by goldenglory18

I'm sorry, I dont know what that means (I've only lived in CA (Los Angeles) for two years...)

FISH11 · 05-15-2017, 08:06 PM

Hi Jim just got here this after noon at 3 pm and had to drive the last 20 miles with it snowing, sun shining and than hail and snow again. I'm across the road in the RV park, it's 40 outside and got the heater going in the RV. Hope to see you on the lake or I'll stop by your site hope to get some crawdads also I bought a trap and I'm going to try it this year. It just looks too good. Can't wait to catch some trout. Good luck, Mark.

ful-rac · 05-15-2017, 08:20 PM

Your about a month early mark....

Baja_Traveler · 05-16-2017, 06:23 AM

So do you plan on not being at the King Harbor CCA tournament on the 10th?

hiramehunter · 05-16-2017, 06:30 AM

What model promar net are you using? Going up to the eastern sierras in a month with the kids and want to be prepared.

Saba Slayer · 05-16-2017, 07:18 AM

My favorite Promar trap is the collapsible, spring pop-out design TR-503. Priced at $17.99 these traps are the Cadillac of the line and are easy to handle and they store well for traveling. The traps have a zippered pocket for bait and also zippered access to your catch and they are only 24” x 12” in size and open automatically in one quick step. The dual entrances of this trap are 5” in size so the big boys have no problem entering for their last meal. To access the interior of the trap and the bait, the crawfish have to crawl though a mesh net opening and once inside they cannot exit with out completing a Houdini trick.
Promar also has a couple of less expensive traps like the steel mesh TR-601 which retails for only $9.99 or the TR-501 at $10.99 which is also collapsible and square shaped but both lack the mesh net at the entrance that traps the critters. These traps can be found at many tackle store that carry the Promar/AHI line or you can ask your favorite dealer to order them for you.
Here's EricO's daughter holding the TR-503...

hiramehunter · 05-16-2017, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saba Slayer

My favorite Promar trap is the collapsible, spring pop-out design TR-503. Priced at $17.99 these traps are the Cadillac of the line and are easy to handle and they store well for traveling. The traps have a zippered pocket for bait and also zippered access to your catch and they are only 24” x 12” in size and open automatically in one quick step. The dual entrances of this trap are 5” in size so the big boys have no problem entering for their last meal. To access the interior of the trap and the bait, the crawfish have to crawl though a mesh net opening and once inside they cannot exit with out completing a Houdini trick.
Promar also has a couple of less expensive traps like the steel mesh TR-601 which retails for only $9.99 or the TR-501 at $10.99 which is also collapsible and square shaped but both lack the mesh net at the entrance that traps the critters. These traps can be found at many tackle store that carry the Promar/AHI line or you can ask your favorite dealer to order them for you.

Thank you Jim!

Saba Slayer · 05-16-2017, 07:22 AM

I'd better be there or it won't happen...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baja_Traveler

So do you plan on not being at the King Harbor CCA tournament on the 10th?

goldenglory18 · 05-16-2017, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saba Slayer

These are high sierra mountain lakes that freeze over during the winter and they don't hold bass...

Ah....that makes sense. Thanks for the info!

Holy Mackerel · 05-16-2017, 03:40 PM

Hi Jim,

Is there any spot that is noteworthy or neat to see to stop and picnic on the way up, will have wife, and 6 & 8 yr old kids in tow. Perhaps, a couple hours outside of June Lake.

Thanks,

Chris

Saba Slayer · 05-16-2017, 04:19 PM

..."Is there any spot that is noteworthy or neat to see to stop and picnic on the way up, will have wife, and 6 & 8 yr old kids in tow. Perhaps, a couple hours outside of June Lake."...

I like to stop in Bishop and fuel-up at the Indian Casino (usually a good "cash" gas price) and then get a sandwich at Meadow Farms smoked meats...and while I'm there, I get some double mahogany smoked bacon to wrap my trout in and some spicy smoked Louisiana sausage for the crawdad boil. Then I drive up to the lookout on Sherwin Summit and look back at Long Valley and enjoy my sandwich.

Hunters Pa · 05-17-2017, 04:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Holy Mackerel

Hi Jim,

Is there any spot that is noteworthy or neat to see to stop and picnic on the way up, will have wife, and 6 & 8 yr old kids in tow. Perhaps, a couple hours outside of June Lake.

Thanks,

Chris

If you are into geology, Fossil Falls is pretty interesting. May not keep the attention of youngsters though. Also, I don't know if Manzanar is open or not

Holy Mackerel · 05-17-2017, 07:19 AM

Thanks for the tips, my kids like stuff like fossils, we probably check it out.

hiramehunter · 05-17-2017, 09:35 AM

The Mt Whitney hatchery is a beautiful place in Independence off the 395

https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Fishing/.../Mount-Whitney

I haven't been there for about 7 years but they have a nice pond full of brood stock that you can feed. (Bring quarters for the pellet machines)
I don't think the hatchery itself is operational anymore but it's a nice scenic area to stop and enjoy the beauty.

Saba Slayer · 05-18-2017, 12:25 PM

Campsite #23 at Silver Lake is up for grabs as of 1:20pm Thursday for a reservation for 6-4 thru 6-10...better hurry it will probably go quick...

05-15-2017, 08:20 PM	#3
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Your about a month early mark.... __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

05-16-2017, 07:18 AM	#6
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,847	Promar traps My favorite Promar trap is the collapsible, spring pop-out design TR-503. Priced at $17.99 these traps are the Cadillac of the line and are easy to handle and they store well for traveling. The traps have a zippered pocket for bait and also zippered access to your catch and they are only 24” x 12” in size and open automatically in one quick step. The dual entrances of this trap are 5” in size so the big boys have no problem entering for their last meal. To access the interior of the trap and the bait, the crawfish have to crawl though a mesh net opening and once inside they cannot exit with out completing a Houdini trick. Promar also has a couple of less expensive traps like the steel mesh TR-601 which retails for only $9.99 or the TR-501 at $10.99 which is also collapsible and square shaped but both lack the mesh net at the entrance that traps the critters. These traps can be found at many tackle store that carry the Promar/AHI line or you can ask your favorite dealer to order them for you. Here's EricO's daughter holding the TR-503... __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer

05-16-2017, 04:19 PM	#11
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,847	..."Is there any spot that is noteworthy or neat to see to stop and picnic on the way up, will have wife, and 6 & 8 yr old kids in tow. Perhaps, a couple hours outside of June Lake."... I like to stop in Bishop and fuel-up at the Indian Casino (usually a good "cash" gas price) and then get a sandwich at Meadow Farms smoked meats...and while I'm there, I get some double mahogany smoked bacon to wrap my trout in and some spicy smoked Louisiana sausage for the crawdad boil. Then I drive up to the lookout on Sherwin Summit and look back at Long Valley and enjoy my sandwich. __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer

05-18-2017, 12:25 PM	#15
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,847	#23 up for grabs Campsite #23 at Silver Lake is up for grabs as of 1:20pm Thursday for a reservation for 6-4 thru 6-10...better hurry it will probably go quick... __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer

05-15-2017, 08:06 PM	#2
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,637	Silver Lake Hi Jim just got here this after noon at 3 pm and had to drive the last 20 miles with it snowing, sun shining and than hail and snow again. I'm across the road in the RV park, it's 40 outside and got the heater going in the RV. Hope to see you on the lake or I'll stop by your site hope to get some crawdads also I bought a trap and I'm going to try it this year. It just looks too good. Can't wait to catch some trout. Good luck, Mark. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

05-16-2017, 06:23 AM	#4
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	So do you plan on not being at the King Harbor CCA tournament on the 10th?

05-16-2017, 06:30 AM	#5
hiramehunter Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Near Palos Verdes Posts: 198	What model promar net are you using? Going up to the eastern sierras in a month with the kids and want to be prepared.

05-16-2017, 03:40 PM	#10
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	Hi Jim, Is there any spot that is noteworthy or neat to see to stop and picnic on the way up, will have wife, and 6 & 8 yr old kids in tow. Perhaps, a couple hours outside of June Lake. Thanks, Chris

05-17-2017, 07:19 AM	#13
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	Thanks for the tips, my kids like stuff like fossils, we probably check it out.

05-17-2017, 09:35 AM	#14
hiramehunter Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Near Palos Verdes Posts: 198	The Mt Whitney hatchery is a beautiful place in Independence off the 395 https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Fishing/.../Mount-Whitney I haven't been there for about 7 years but they have a nice pond full of brood stock that you can feed. (Bring quarters for the pellet machines) I don't think the hatchery itself is operational anymore but it's a nice scenic area to stop and enjoy the beauty.