Winter Fishing Melones This is How We got Em

[StanL]

I had a chance to get out with my good buddy and Jackson Rancheria teammate Earl Dalton lll.

It was on a very cold day at New Melones. The fishing was challenging at first but then we started to figure things out. Once we knew the fish were on steep rocky bluff banks, it was on!

We caught most of our fish in about 35 feet. We were throwing both an ED’s Lead 1/4 oz Ned rig with a Big T.R.D. and a dropshot with a = 4” Keeper 1001b worm.

We have a saying. That is - ‘it’s only hard until you figure it out and then it’s easy’ and I have to say Earl got my dollar on this day but I’ll be back!

I love getting out and fishing with my buddies in the wintertime it is by far my favorite time of year! Don’t be afraid to put on some warm clothes and endure the cold it can be very rewarding.
I hope this helps.
Good luck fishing.
Stan lafever

[marinerfandave]

Good job Stan, nice healthy looking fish, thanks for another lake report and sharing what was working for you

[pd]

Those fish are gorgeous dude. Nice work. I wish we had more of that quality spot down my way. Good advice on the cold weather gear too. It matters.