*Hank Posted February 5, 2015 Posted February 5, 2015 Im going fishing at Trinity lake this spring break and seeing that there was already a post about it with no replies i would just like to know what the fish are biting in northern california around that time, Thanks for any replies!- Quote
DTack Posted February 5, 2015 Posted February 5, 2015 Im going fishing at Trinity lake this spring break and seeing that there was already a post about it with no replies i would just like to know what the fish are biting in northern california around that time, Thanks for any replies!- That lake is pretty far up North, meaning it is a little behind as far as spawn and what not... When is your spring break? If it is March or April you will likely see early pre-spawn fish up there. Which should end up giving you a good bite to work with. Should be able to catch them on reaction baits like a ripbait, a swimbait, (if it is warm a spook might work) would be ready to go for me in the morning. After that point a light colored senko, a dropshot, a tube, a jig or a darthead would be a good bet. Let me know if you'd like more specifics! Quote
*Hank Posted February 5, 2015 Author Posted February 5, 2015 That lake is pretty far up North, meaning it is a little behind as far as spawn and what not... When is your spring break? If it is March or April you will likely see early pre-spawn fish up there. Which should end up giving you a good bite to work with. Should be able to catch them on reaction baits like a ripbait, a swimbait, (if it is warm a spook might work) would be ready to go for me in the morning. After that point a light colored senko, a dropshot, a tube, a jig or a darthead would be a good bet. Let me know if you'd like more specifics! What size and type swimbait? Also what weight and type of jig? What brand of tubes and jigs do you like? My spring break is in early April. Quote
DTack Posted February 6, 2015 Posted February 6, 2015 What size and type swimbait? Also what weight and type of jig? What brand of tubes and jigs do you like? My spring break is in early April. For swimbait I would go with something at very least 6". A huddleston, an osprey bait or a boottail style like that, or a lunker punker that time of year. For jigs a 3/8 oz football head is always my starter on that type of lake... something in a green pumpkin hue with a twin tail trailer on the back would be what I would have on. My favorite is a 3/8oz California Reservoir Lures in Johnny's Magic. As far as tubes my favorite are the dry creek tubes and I also like the bass pro tubes. Feel free to ask any other questions... have fun! Quote
*Hank Posted February 6, 2015 Author Posted February 6, 2015 Thanks alot for the info ill pm you after the trip to let you know if the stuff worked! Quote
BasshunterJGH Posted February 6, 2015 Posted February 6, 2015 Also what colors of swimbiats? Realistic trout and kokanee colors, i.e. ghost trout. Quote
DTack Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 Also what colors of swimbiats? Basshunter nailed it... Quote
*Hank Posted February 11, 2015 Author Posted February 11, 2015 Well thank you guys for all the tips! Quote
MikeinFresno Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 work the submerged stumps on the steep banks for the big girls hiding out Quote
fisherrw Posted February 17, 2015 Posted February 17, 2015 Hudds in rainbow trout are a good choice also deep divin g jerkbaits. Quote
Super User WRB Posted February 18, 2015 Super User Posted February 18, 2015 Go to Weaverville online for Trinity lake fish reports. Tom Quote
*Hank Posted April 3, 2015 Author Posted April 3, 2015 ^^ Thanks WRB the sight has some good info on it. Quote
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