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Corona Lake Thunder And Ligtning are here
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Last night the Lightning and Thunder Trout Arrived.

I was out helping them stock the lake last night and we got some nice size fish in.

There where some nice size Lightning and Thunder in this stocking.

Here is another scoop for you all in Jan. we will be stocking the Brooks, Browns, Tigers, And Steelheads.



COME OUT HAVE FUN AND RELAX AND REMEMBER IT WOULD NOT BE FISHING IF YOU CAUGHT FISH ALL THE TIME.

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[size 1]what bridge did you say they were all holed up under? [Wink][/size]

[size 1]great tip.[/size]

[size 1]this aint no passer upper, lots of good eats there.[/size] [center][size 1]take only what ya need for dinner and leave some for next time.[shocked][/size] [/center]
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RVWitt,

Thanx for the update, always nice to know the happenings with all our local lakes. I haven't had a chance to fish Corona, but I have heard nothing but great things about limits and size. I will look forward to fishing with you guys. Great website that includes prize catches posted up the same day.

[url "http://www.fishinglakes.com/corona_fish_report.htm"]http://www.fishinglakes.com/corona_fish_report.htm[/url]

What tackle would you recommend for fishing Corona?

Any spots that seem to be happenin'?

Thanx in advance, keep up the great work.
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To be honest I did not go fishing today because I was a lazy suzy.

I would recommend a boat, bobbers, Nightcrawlers, Crave Gravy Anise

I will say this try the unusal and weird. (Nymph)

Just to let you know that David (hubby) caught a Sturgeon on a Nightcrawler on the bottom.

The water District is putting water in the lake so the water level is coming up.

PLEASE NO CATCH A RELEASE AND LIVE BAITS (GOLDFISH,CRAWDADS)

I am going fishing fri. before work.

I am off on Weds. and Thurs. with enough notice I will go fishing with you. (Warning the last couple of times that I have done that I out Fished my fishing buddies. Ha Ha [angelic])
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smart hubby[Wink]

thats how I catch my sturgen, using a crawler on a hook on the bottom of the St. Mary's River near Algonac Michigan.
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Thanx for the help all, There is going to be a tackle store thats loving me when I walk out. May have to hide this Debit from the wife or I'll be on Garage watch.

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Nov 22, 2002, 12:29 AM

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[/size][/black][/font] [font "Verdana,Arial,Helvetica"][black][size 1]Re: [Booyaa1] Help catching Black Canyon Rainbow Trout
[[url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/gforum.cgi?post=20462;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed;;page=unread#20482"]In reply to[/url]] [/size][/black][/font] [font "Verdana,Arial,Helvetica"][black][size 1][url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/gforum.cgi?do=post_reply_write;quote=1;parent_post_id=20489"]Quote[/url] | [url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/gforum.cgi?do=post_reply_write;parent_post_id=20489"][Image: ibut_reply.gif] Reply[/url] [/size][/black][/font] [font "Verdana,Arial,Helvetica"][black][size 1]well i can say that the rainbows pictured on the website do not resemble a high population of rainbows in utah. it is rare to catch a rainbow that size here. black canyon is a term im not familiar with. i know the boulders quite well and i cant think of a geographical area there that has that label and would have a special strain of rainbows from it.

the black canyon im aware of is on the gunnison in colorado. im not sure what they are talking about with that though.

if your fishing the rainbows on easter they should be right at the end of their spawn. large rainbows, from my experience, generally dont care much for powerbait etc. i prefer to use lures like a rapala pattern rooster tails blue fox spinners and panther martins. i use black maribou jigs with a combination of colors. that would be your best bet for a rainbow in that category and size shown on the website. powerbait works great for smaller rainbows, again from my experience. i have caught a 5lber once on it but thats the biggest.

hope that helps a bit
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Nov 22, 2002, 5:52 AM

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[/size][/black][/font] [font "Verdana,Arial,Helvetica"][black][size 1]Re: [Booyaa1] Help catching Black Canyon Rainbow Trout
[[url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/gforum.cgi?post=20462;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed;;page=unread#20462"]In reply to[/url]] [/size][/black][/font] [font "Verdana,Arial,Helvetica"][black][size 1][url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/gforum.cgi?do=post_reply_write;quote=1;parent_post_id=20495"]Quote[/url] | [url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/gforum.cgi?do=post_reply_write;parent_post_id=20495"][Image: ibut_reply.gif] Reply[/url] [/size][/black][/font] [font "Verdana,Arial,Helvetica"][black][size 1]Hey, Michael, I'm an old Southern Cal guy who has fished most of the other big fish ponds...like Irvine and the Santa Ana River lakes. I am not familiar with the "Black Canyon" rainbows, but I suspect they are like the other genetically engineered fish in the aforementioned lakes. They grow fast and big, and are especially cultured for the dump and catch waters.

The specimens in the pics on the website look a lot like the big Kamloops strain rainbows that used to come out of Flaming Gorge and Powell. They really color up during spawning season. They also look a lot prettier and better formed than some of the grossly shaped pigs from the Santa Ana River lakes. Should be fun.

If you are a bait fishermen, almost any of the "bottle baits" will get the job done. Hatchery pets love that stuff. They also like the "Velveeta sundae"...a gob of Velveeta cheese on a small treble hook, with a single red salmon egg on one of the hooks and the cheese molded around it a bit.

The longer the big boys survive, the more readily they hit lures. Most standard trout lures will get bit. I used to "doctor" spinners to cater to the hatchery trouts' seeming fascination with fluorescent colors. I removed the standard red plastic tubing from Mepps or other spinners and rewound the hooks with fluorescent fly tying chenille...hot red, hot orange or chartreuse. I added it to the back of various spoons too. Finish it off with a couple of drops of anise (licorice) scent on the chenille and cast away.

Some really big specimens fall to bass lures. They will hit shad imitations and are suckers for the "fire tiger" finish on shad raps and rat-l-traps.

One old boy I knew used to catch as many big trout out of Irvine Lake as anybody around. He trolled large Super Dupers from a ROWBOAT. Used either silver/red or gold/red, depending on light levels and water clarity. I got a look at some of his lures once, and I suspect he was making his own.

Those big trout are tough, but they do tend to become line shy. You will get more hits on lighter tackle. Make sure you have a good reel, with a good drag, spooled with new high-quality line.

Some folks look down their noses at fishing for hatchery raised big trout, and they have been eliminated for consideration for state records. Several over twenty pounds have been taken. I say that fishing is for sport, and in a high density population area like Southern California, you find your sport where you can. Beats the heck out of full contact freeway driving.
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[/size][/black][/font] [font "Verdana,Arial,Helvetica"][black][size 1]Re: [Xman] Help catching Black Canyon Rainbow Trout
[[url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/gforum.cgi?post=20462;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed;;page=unread#20489"]In reply to[/url]] [/size][/black][/font] [font "Verdana,Arial,Helvetica"][black][size 1][url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/gforum.cgi?do=post_reply_write;quote=1;parent_post_id=20496"]Quote[/url] | [url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/gforum.cgi?do=post_reply_write;parent_post_id=20496"][Image: ibut_reply.gif] Reply[/url] [/size][/black][/font] [font "Verdana,Arial,Helvetica"][black][size 1][size 2]There is a Black canyon (south) by Antimony . This may be the location they are referring to . It is below Otter creek . I have never fished that area . Maybe there is a private fish hatchery in that area . [/size][font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Got this info from the topozone.com[/size][/font][size 2] ( [/size][font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Target is UTM 12 414280E 4213548N ) . I believe this is the GPS coordinates .[/size][/font][size 2]Hope to get one for christmas .[/size]
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[#f3000f]RVWITT, [/#f3000f]

[#f3000f]Hows the bite out at Corona?[/#f3000f]
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Been a little on the slow side patients is the name of the game.



Get a boat or bring your own. you will have better luck.

Fish the dam area and along the rocks on the far side.

Green and rainbow colors nightcrawlers are still the hot bait.

crave gravy still working well garlic, anise, natural are the best.

We had a 16 1/2 LB rainbow come up today along with a few Lightning Trout.

I will be on the gate sunday am so if you come out say HI

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Thanks a grip for the report Rvwitt,

For fishing power baits or Crave, what type of outfits would you recommend.

Appreciate you making the time.

16 1/2 pounds, wow, nice fish!

Hope you had a great weekend...
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RVwitt, Thanks for the invite, we may definitely take you up on your offer to come out and fish with you. It would be cool to meet you, Mike said you were great people and run an excellent lake that produces Big Fish.

Outfishing, huh,homesplash advantage is always kinda scary but I'm game, sounds like a good time. What do you think about putting up some passes, I will put up some Booyaa gear and Hodgdon can put up some gift certificates. Fish Taco Chronicle and all others might want to jump on this one.

We can do:

First Fish

Most Fish

Biggest Fish

The winner puts there ante up on the board as a giveaway...

Hope you had a great weekend. Check Check!
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To answer your first question. 8 inch to 3 feet leaders. Bobbers and on the bottom.

The Santa Ana winds have been playing havoc on the fishing here.

Rainbow, Chartreuse, NIGHTCRAWLERS are a must.

I will talk to the Boss about putting up some passes for this contest.

I think it will be fun to do a Corona Lake Contest with you all.

David And I went out today all we caught was about 17 lbs of cats all on light line and bobbers. (no Trout). We had our limit in about 2 hours.

Sorry it took so long to get back to you.

Home field advantage I don't think so because Bud and Donny always fish here. LOL

Check out the the new update.

Always remember if the trout are not biting the fish for cats.
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