Tactics/Bait: A variety of different baits and lures were hooking fish all week. Some of the nicer fish were caught with Mice Tails (Pink or Red are always successful colors), Powerbait, Nightcrawlers, Gulp Worms, Salmon Eggs and trolling Needlefish. The most successful Powerbait colors were Yellow, Rainbow and Green. Don't forget to use
some type of added attractant. Pro-Cure, Bait-On, Lip Ripperz and Berkley all make excellent attractants, which are sold at the general store. The South Shore was the hottest spots this week. Other locations fishing well were the Inlet, North Shore, the Handicap Pier and Hangman's Tree.
Here is a list of other baits/lures that can be productive: Panther Martins, Tasmanian Devils, g
reen or brown Marvel Fly Lures, Kastmasters, NeedleFish, Roostertails, and garlic scent on Powerbait.
Here is a list of recommended flies:
Dry Flies: Adams, Female Adams, Cutter's Caddis, Elk Hair Caddis, Stimulators, Black/Red Ants, Sierra Bright Dot, Royal Coachman and Hoppers.
Streamers: Wooly Bugger (black, brown, olive, or green), Mutuka (black, brown, olive, or green), Hornberg, and Muddler Minnows.
Wet Flies(Nymphs): Prince Nymph, Flashback Pheasant Tail, Hare's Ear, Zebra Midge (red and black), Copper John (red and copper) and San Juan Worm (brown or red).
Derby News: T
he
Ambush at the Lake fall fishing derby
will be starting on September 5th and runs until the end of the 2016 fishing season. Don't miss out on the chance to win $6,000 in Resort prizes! The Morrison Bonus will be on the weekend of October 28-30. $2,200 in cash prizes.
Weather:
The forecast for next week is calling for slightly cooler temps and chances of thunderstorms. The high temps starting Monday will be in the mid-70s and the lows will be in the low-50s. Here is the National Weather Service link that is usually quite accurate:
7-Day Forecast Convict Lake
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Sunrise - Sunset: Sunrise this week 6:16am - 6:21am and Sunset 7:43pm - 7:34pm.
Stocking: The resort is scheduled to stock trophy trout on September 1st. The DFW is scheduled to plant both the lake and creek the week of August 21st.