What spinnerbaits for So. Cal. Bass?
 

I would appreciate advice from Bob La Londe, John Kerr, Calif Bill, or any
others who are knowledgeable about fishing spinnerbaits for bass in Southern
California reservoirs.

A father wants to buy a special Christmas present for his 15-year-old son
who has developed a passion for fishing. The dad is originally from New York
City and never fished growing up. Today they live near Los Angeles. A few
years ago the family took a vacation to Maine and stayed at a beach
community where there was a stream or tidal inlet with big striped bass. The
son had never seen fish like that and wanted to catch one, so the dad took
him to Wal-Mart and bought him a rod and some gear. They spent the next ten
days trying to catch one of those stripers. Although they never landed a
fish, the boy did have one memorable hookup. From that point on, he was
hooked on fishing.

Nowadays, the father and son go fishing together as often as they can. Over
Labor Day weekend, they drove up to Santa Barbara and fished Lake Cachuma,
catching mostly some small bass and trout. They've also fished Laguna Niguel
Lake and have caught some nice Alpers Rainbow Trout there. (See
http://www.lagunaniguellake.com/.)

The son devours a ton of fishing magazines, many of which are devoted to
bass fishing. Since so many trophy bass come out of southern California, the
son is itching to hang into one of those big trout-eating bass. For
Christmas, he requested his dad get him a couple of Secret Weapon Master
Pack 500s. He explained to his dad about the different patterns and has his
own ideas on weights (he suggested 5/16-ounce stained-water and 9/16-ounce
clear-water (naturals) Master Pack 500s.

So... what spinnerbait combinations (size, patterns, blade combinations)
would you recommend for this young fishing fanatic?

Incidentally, the father loves going fishing with him because it is such a
nice time together for them, including talking on the drive to and from
whatever lake they fish. He says it is generally so relaxing for him to be
fishing that he doesn't even really care if he catches anything, but his son
sure would like to catch a lunker.

Thanks for your help.

Joe

What spinnerbaits for So. Cal. Bass?
 

"Joe Haubenreich" wrote in
message . ..
I would appreciate advice from Bob La Londe, John Kerr, Calif Bill, or any
others who are knowledgeable about fishing spinnerbaits for bass in
Southern
California reservoirs.

Get ahold of John Kerr or Calif Bill.

I have fallen back on three blades for almost all my applications on the
river.

1/4oz willow white w/blue skirt in clear water.

1/2oz White on white almost everywhere else.

1/2oz Midnight Snack early in the morning or late in the evening.

Occassionally I'll throw white and chartreuse in 1/2 oz with white and chart
blades.

In muddy water I just swap a single big colorado blade onto any of the above
that don't already have one.



--
Bob La Londe
Fishing Arizona & The Colorado River
Fishing Forums & Contests
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What spinnerbaits for So. Cal. Bass?
 

I dunno Bob, from what I've heard the only pattwern you wanna be throwing on
those SCal lakes is BIG & TROUT...I'd go with a 3/4 oz rainbow trout pattern
Joe...with a trailer hook or two & a LONG skirt....waters are clear I think
so big willow blades might work.

Warren
http://www.warrenwolk.com

spam.no wrote in message
.. .
"Joe Haubenreich" wrote in
message . ..
I would appreciate advice from Bob La Londe, John Kerr, Calif Bill, or any
others who are knowledgeable about fishing spinnerbaits for bass in
Southern
California reservoirs.

Get ahold of John Kerr or Calif Bill.

I have fallen back on three blades for almost all my applications on the
river.

1/4oz willow white w/blue skirt in clear water.

1/2oz White on white almost everywhere else.

1/2oz Midnight Snack early in the morning or late in the evening.

Occassionally I'll throw white and chartreuse in 1/2 oz with white and
chart blades.

In muddy water I just swap a single big colorado blade onto any of the
above that don't already have one.



--
Bob La Londe
Fishing Arizona & The Colorado River
Fishing Forums & Contests
http://www.YumaBassMan.com





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What spinnerbaits for So. Cal. Bass?
 

"WARREN WOLK" wrote in message
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I dunno Bob, from what I've heard the only pattwern you wanna be throwing
on those SCal lakes is BIG & TROUT...I'd go with a 3/4 oz rainbow trout
pattern Joe...with a trailer hook or two & a LONG skirt....waters are clear
I think so big willow blades might work.

Warren
http://www.warrenwolk.com


I'm just giving me choices for the river. The rest of those So Cal Lakes I
have no clue.


--
Bob La Londe
Fishing Arizona & The Colorado River
Fishing Forums & Contests
http://www.YumaBassMan.com



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I thought he specified reserviors, my bad...

Warren

"Bob La Londe" wrote in message
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"WARREN WOLK" wrote in message
news:GpVfh.7227$A05.1415@trndny08...
I dunno Bob, from what I've heard the only pattwern you wanna be throwing
on those SCal lakes is BIG & TROUT...I'd go with a 3/4 oz rainbow trout
pattern Joe...with a trailer hook or two & a LONG skirt....waters are
clear I think so big willow blades might work.

Warren
http://www.warrenwolk.com


I'm just giving me choices for the river. The rest of those So Cal Lakes
I have no clue.


--
Bob La Londe
Fishing Arizona & The Colorado River
Fishing Forums & Contests
http://www.YumaBassMan.com



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What spinnerbaits for So. Cal. Bass?
 

"WARREN WOLK" wrote in message
news:eg_fh.4526$_55.1210@trndny09...
I thought he specified reserviors, my bad...

He did. The entire Colorado river from Mexico to Colorado is one big
reservior. LOL. I don't even know how many dams there are on it.




Warren

"Bob La Londe" wrote in message
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"WARREN WOLK" wrote in message
news:GpVfh.7227$A05.1415@trndny08...
I dunno Bob, from what I've heard the only pattwern you wanna be throwing
on those SCal lakes is BIG & TROUT...I'd go with a 3/4 oz rainbow trout
pattern Joe...with a trailer hook or two & a LONG skirt....waters are
clear I think so big willow blades might work.

Warren
http://www.warrenwolk.com


I'm just giving me choices for the river. The rest of those So Cal Lakes
I have no clue.


--
Bob La Londe
Fishing Arizona & The Colorado River
Fishing Forums & Contests
http://www.YumaBassMan.com



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What spinnerbaits for So. Cal. Bass?
 

P.S.

I have been told the Delta (technically in central or northern Ca) fishes a
lot like the river here by Yuma. My choices then would probably be good
there too.



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P.P.S.

You bustin' my chops again Warren?


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What spinnerbaits for So. Cal. Bass?
 

"WARREN WOLK" wrote in message
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I dunno Bob, from what I've heard the only pattwern you wanna be throwing
on those SCal lakes is BIG & TROUT...I'd go with a 3/4 oz rainbow trout
pattern

Not big enough. The trout baits they throw there are a foot long and weigh
1/2 to 3/4 pound.


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Bob La Londe
http://www.YumaBassMan.com



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What spinnerbaits for So. Cal. Bass?
 

What spinnerbaits for So. Cal. Bass?

Not big enough. The trout baits they throw there are a foot long and
weigh 1/2 to 3/4 pound.
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Thanks
Bob La Londe
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And they cost ALOT of money :)!

John

What spinnerbaits for So. Cal. Bass?
 

John Kerr wrote:
What spinnerbaits for So. Cal. Bass?

Not big enough. The trout baits they throw there are a foot long and
weigh 1/2 to 3/4 pound.
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Thanks
Bob La Londe
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And they cost ALOT of money :)!

John

Joe, I have put a word in with some one who used to fish the area and
who is in contact with those who know these areas well. Hopefully, they
can give some good insight!

-Justin

What spinnerbaits for So. Cal. Bass?
 

"Bob La Londe" wrote in message
.. .
"Joe Haubenreich" wrote in
message . ..
I would appreciate advice from Bob La Londe, John Kerr, Calif Bill, or any
others who are knowledgeable about fishing spinnerbaits for bass in
Southern
California reservoirs.

Get ahold of John Kerr or Calif Bill.

I have fallen back on three blades for almost all my applications on the
river.

1/4oz willow white w/blue skirt in clear water.

1/2oz White on white almost everywhere else.

1/2oz Midnight Snack early in the morning or late in the evening.

Occassionally I'll throw white and chartreuse in 1/2 oz with white and
chart blades.

In muddy water I just swap a single big colorado blade onto any of the
above that don't already have one.



--
Bob La Londe
Fishing Arizona & The Colorado River
Fishing Forums & Contests
http://www.YumaBassMan.com





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Don't ask me. I am a terrible spinnerbait fisherman. I still trhow them at
times as others catch lots of fish in the Sac Delta with them, but not me.
Rare is it I catch a fish on a spinnerbait. May book Bobby Barrack for a
training day.

What spinnerbaits for So. Cal. Bass?
 

I have fallen back on three blades for almost all my applications on the
river.
1/4oz willow white w/blue skirt in clear water.
1/2oz White on white almost everywhere else.
1/2oz Midnight Snack early in the morning or late in the evening.
Occassionally I'll throw white and chartreuse in 1/2 oz with white and
chart blades.
In muddy water I just swap a single big colorado blade onto any of the
above that don't already have one.
--
Bob La Londe
========
The spinner bait of choice in So. Cal. lakes is 1/2 oz white and
chartreuse with silver willow blades. Or lighter when throwing over
shallow grass, heavier when "bumpng" the bottom. The lakes are pretty
clear for the most part...fast retrieves seem to produce the best.

Like California Bill, I don't fish spinners very often, but the kid
does, and I talked to him about em.

I did catch a nice one on a Secret Weapon I got from Joe at the Classic
at Brakley this year though :).

JK

What spinnerbaits for So. Cal. Bass?
 

OK, Joe. Sorry it took a couple of days but, here is what I've been
told.

Right now clown colored spinnerbaits ( clear gold skirt/some
silver/strands of Red), a couple folks looked at the site and they
picked the "Blue Herring" overwhelmingly!

They also recommended the "Blue Herring" for most applications where
the water is clear and sunny.

For cloudy days they liked the "Tennessee Shad" and stained water go
with the "Golden Shad".

The "Midnight Snack" for night fishing during summer months and "Rock
Craw" for spring time applications.

-Justin

www.SecretWeaponLures.com