Corona Lake Opener 10/27/12 - Good Times - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Poxy Boggards · 10-30-2012, 12:31 PM

I have been waiting for the Local Trout Season to start for over a month anticipating those long drag peeling runs on ultra light rods and reels. I dusted off the Phenix arsenal a couple of weeks ago and with the Elixir and Iron Feather in my hands I was ready to slay some trout. The Corona Lake opener was a nice welcome back for this avid trout angler. I arrived to the lineup at just after 5:00 AM to see the line stretch way beyond the entrance down Temescal Canyon Rd. At that point I figured that it would take forever to get in, but shortly after I arrived and started to prep some gear the line started to move quickly. I have to hand it to the Staff at Corona for making that long line of cars move as quickly as possible.

Decided to launch the Kayak down near the boat ramp. I saw how many people were headed over to the east side while I was in line, and knew that any real-estate to launch anything larger than a float tube would be nonexistent. Headed around the old stocking area a couple of times, the people on shore were doing very well, but the boats were not hooking up so I headed over towards JD's point. There were a ton of boats, float tubers and shore anglers in cove and beyond. I made my way through the gauntlet of vessels once before realizing that I did not want to participate in the shoulder to shoulder fishing that was going on.

Went over to the east side of the lake and found an area that wasn't too crowded and began my assault. Fishing was good with a nice steady pick of quality fish. I caught a few right away on the new Bite-On Fury powdered scent that is just about to hit the shelves; you are going to want some of this stuff in your bag of tricks. I was just taking a small bit and smashing it into some power bait. I had to stop using it because I didn't want to limit out too quickly. I switched up to a slow presentation of a power mouse/mice tails and that worked like a charm. I was using a new type of rig with a 1/8 of an ounce in-line sinker from Salamander Sinkers. They worked really well and I did not get hung up on the branches at all. The other great thing about these lead free weights is that they cast great! I hope you enjoy the video and pictures, and make Corona Lake one of your stops this trout season.

Not sure how to embed the video:
http://youtu.be/XlXPzLJ35b4

blitzburgh · 10-30-2012, 02:35 PM

Some nice feeesh!

Poxy Boggards · 10-30-2012, 07:39 PM

Thanks Blitzburg! appreciate the reply.

StinkyMatt · 10-30-2012, 08:53 PM

That lake is pretty nice and close.

All except the big arse line inthemornings, especially on Saturdays.

Congrats on a nice day.

roby · 10-31-2012, 06:01 AM

It looks like you had a great opener.....trout on light line is fun, fun, fun.

Nice video too....

addicted2sp33d · 10-31-2012, 08:08 AM

Those are some good-sized fish! Congrats and thanks for sharing!

mtnbykr2 · 10-31-2012, 09:08 AM

I love the drag peeling shot...nice video

Poxy Boggards · 10-31-2012, 01:06 PM

Thanks for the replies! That was my first attempt at a video, and I think it turned out pretty well. Planning to hit up Anaheim Lake tomorrow and Irvine on Friday. More reports coming soon.

10-30-2012, 12:31 PM	#1
Poxy Boggards Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 146	Corona Lake Opener 10/27/12 - Good Times I have been waiting for the Local Trout Season to start for over a month anticipating those long drag peeling runs on ultra light rods and reels. I dusted off the Phenix arsenal a couple of weeks ago and with the Elixir and Iron Feather in my hands I was ready to slay some trout. The Corona Lake opener was a nice welcome back for this avid trout angler. I arrived to the lineup at just after 5:00 AM to see the line stretch way beyond the entrance down Temescal Canyon Rd. At that point I figured that it would take forever to get in, but shortly after I arrived and started to prep some gear the line started to move quickly. I have to hand it to the Staff at Corona for making that long line of cars move as quickly as possible. Decided to launch the Kayak down near the boat ramp. I saw how many people were headed over to the east side while I was in line, and knew that any real-estate to launch anything larger than a float tube would be nonexistent. Headed around the old stocking area a couple of times, the people on shore were doing very well, but the boats were not hooking up so I headed over towards JD's point. There were a ton of boats, float tubers and shore anglers in cove and beyond. I made my way through the gauntlet of vessels once before realizing that I did not want to participate in the shoulder to shoulder fishing that was going on. Went over to the east side of the lake and found an area that wasn't too crowded and began my assault. Fishing was good with a nice steady pick of quality fish. I caught a few right away on the new Bite-On Fury powdered scent that is just about to hit the shelves; you are going to want some of this stuff in your bag of tricks. I was just taking a small bit and smashing it into some power bait. I had to stop using it because I didn't want to limit out too quickly. I switched up to a slow presentation of a power mouse/mice tails and that worked like a charm. I was using a new type of rig with a 1/8 of an ounce in-line sinker from Salamander Sinkers. They worked really well and I did not get hung up on the branches at all. The other great thing about these lead free weights is that they cast great! I hope you enjoy the video and pictures, and make Corona Lake one of your stops this trout season. Not sure how to embed the video: http://youtu.be/XlXPzLJ35b4

10-30-2012, 02:35 PM	#2
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	Some nice feeesh! __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

10-31-2012, 09:08 AM	#7
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	I love the drag peeling shot...nice video __________________

10-30-2012, 07:39 PM	#3
Poxy Boggards Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 146	Thanks Blitzburg! appreciate the reply.

10-30-2012, 08:53 PM	#4
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	That lake is pretty nice and close. All except the big arse line inthemornings, especially on Saturdays. Congrats on a nice day.

10-31-2012, 06:01 AM	#5
roby CEO of Team Roby Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 905	It looks like you had a great opener.....trout on light line is fun, fun, fun. Nice video too....

10-31-2012, 08:08 AM	#6
addicted2sp33d Here fishy fishy fishy... Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 774	Those are some good-sized fish! Congrats and thanks for sharing!

10-31-2012, 01:06 PM	#8
Poxy Boggards Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 146	Thanks for the replies! That was my first attempt at a video, and I think it turned out pretty well. Planning to hit up Anaheim Lake tomorrow and Irvine on Friday. More reports coming soon.