3-23-22
Mojave Narrows
So I tried another chance at fishing in the month long Trout Derby at Mojave Narrows, this time at Horseshoe Lake. My last attempt fishing the derby was at the other lake called Pelican. I met my buddy up who was also fishing the derby, and who also fished with me the last time as well.
We were excited to fish his new jigs, as well as fishing in an area we were not familiar with (the backside of Horseshoe Lake). The wind had begun to solidly blow and the water became super choppy, but I felt like we would at least catch something.
About two hours into fishing, I was able to get a nice strike near shore on a double drop shot pink power worm/mice tail. Woah, my excitement was up, but I didn’t think I’d be weighing in at the 2 PM weigh in? I didn’t get to weigh in my Trout in my last derby outing because there were none weighing over two pounds. At the weigh in, I placed the Trout on the official scale and it weighed 7.60 lbs. I was feeling blessed as this was the only fish I caught for the day.
I wasn’t able to hook up on my buddy’s Trout Reaperz jigs , but he made them work by landing a Largemouth Bass, as well as a Trout. I’m getting closer as I had a few strikes on them, but I know as I trust using the jigs my strikes will only increase.
Hesperia Lake
Fishing can be such a challenge, especially when you can see Golden Trout swimming around near the shore. If you cast right on top of them as they swim in, you’ll definitely spook them back out to deeper water. If you cast on top of them and have on a jig they prefer, it’s more than likely you’ll have a fish on.
As I was fishing at Hesperia Lake, I started near the back of the lake by the drain, and I watched a few anglers landing Trout every other cast. I thought it must be nice to be in a spot where Trout won’t leave your jig alone! As for me, not even a bite. I tried jigs, minnows, and even Powerbait, and not even a nibble.
Upon packing up, I knew I could try an area near the finger of the lake in a last ditch attempt to catch a fish. The Golden Trout in this area were active and after about twenty casts, I landed a nice one pound Lightning/Golden Trout on a black mini jig.
Those Golden/Lightning Trout have been elusive to catch, I know this because I have only caught one other from Mojave Narrows Horseshoe Lake as well.
Silverwood Lake
Heading out to the Marina at Silverwood Lake for a night fishing session about a week ago was fun. The weather at night hasn’t been so cold as it’s normally been. The fishing hasn’t been the greatest in terms of catching a fish.
I appreciate the struggle and challenge of catching fish, and it’s been a few months since I last caught a Striped Bass. The jerk bait lure is what I kept on trying, and right before I was about to leave is when I felt stuck on a rock. Actually, it was a nice two pound Striper on the end of my line.
I spent a morning at Miller Canyon fishing from my float tube the other day. It was quite a windy day with absolutely no bites from my float tube. I kicked in and tried from the shore as well. The skunk was alive that day!
Shout out to Ryan Rowe of Trout Reaperz for all the jigs and the idea he gave me for my 300 Subscribers Giveaway on my YouTube. Check out his instagram @ Trout_Reaperz. I met some of my awesome Subscribers out there at Mojave Narrows! I hope you all catch some nice ones soon! Good luck out there if you decide to go fishing! See you out there soon FAM!!!