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I was in californa last year and i visited Diamond Valley and it was great . Just wandering if any of you cal people ever fish this lake.It is near Hemet Not a lot of shore for bank fishing but a really beautiful lake.
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I have been watching the reports and they are getting better every year.
I did fish the lake after it first opened. I wasn't too impressed with it. You do need a boat to get to some of the better spots.
Overall the lake has improved. I will be going out there in a couple of weeks from now to re-evaluate the progress for myself.[cool]
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thats great . When i was there we just fished from the shore (watch out for rattlers) I used wax worms and had stopped to take a picture and looked down to see my Quantum Baitcaster with a loomis pole hauling ass into the lake. Not sure what i had but i fought it for about 15 minutes befor it got me stuck in what i think was branches under the water. But it put more bend in my rod that i have ever felt. To this day i still think about what was on the other end. It felt so heavy. Good luck on you upcomming trip and take some pictures.
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It sounds like you may have had one of those little spunky Bass or perhaps a smaller Catfish.
I have been nailing some nice Cats lately on spinner baits, buzz baits and even poppers on the top water. I don't know what they put in the water but it is driving the fish to do some weird things. ha ha.
I will be sure to get some pics when I'm there.[cool]
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I do plan on a return trip to diamond valley. And this time i will be in a boat. I think this lake has a great deal of potential of being a great lake. It is already a good looking lake at leats to me anyway. My wifes aunt and uncle live in New Port Beach and have a very large yacht and will be taking us to Catalina in July. He has a smaller boat that we will use @ Diamond Valley. This time i will not be messing around with the camera i'll have all hands on the pole. So Mr. Phantom fish I'll be back please wait for me I need to have a small talk with you. When i go I'll let you know (tubn2 or Dryrods to see if you might want to go with me)What are some other lakes that i should go to for hot action .
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Let me know when you are heading down this way. I have a ton of spots at Catalina that I have fished for close to 20 years.
I also have some better lakes that might interest you more than DVL.
I have my regular playground of Castaic. I have been hitting that one for close to 18 years. Lot of good LMB and Stripers.[cool]
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