Has anyone hired a bass guide in Socal?

[skekoam]

So my son was telling me that for his next birthday, he would like nothing more than going bass fishing with a guide.  I have no idea about who, when, where, and cost of such an endeavor.  Any suggestions and tips would be appreciated.

 

Thanks

[WRB]

I can recommend Rich Tauber for lake Casitas and Rusty Brown for lake Castaic and DVL. I have never hired a guide but know a few and for your son both Rich and Rusty are good knowledgeable bass pro's who like to guide youngsters.

Tom

 

[skekoam]

Thanks Tom.

 

Anyone hear of Todd Krine?  He's a friend of a friend and comes highly recommended.  I think he charges about $500 for full day (2 fishers).  

[tombox]

Fred Klinshaw out of Castias. He's an awesome dude and put me on some very decent fish. 

[JustJames]

There are some good guides down in lake Perris and Diamond Valley Lake. I’ve heard a lot about Moreno. When is his BD? Learn how to fish Jig, if you plan for Lake Perris.

[camman]

SoCal is pretty big...Around what city and timing?

[skekoam]

So my son's b-day is next week.  I'm thinking of doing a guided trip to Perris this coming weekend.  What do you guys think of the bite right now?  The guide suggests we wait a few more weeks for water temps to warm up a bit, but just curious if any of you guys have been out there recently?

 

thanks

[WRB]

It's been a cold pre spawn season and just starting to warm up this week. Your guide knows his lake and targeting deeper pre spawner or cruisers require a little more skill.

2 weeks more bass will be above 10' depth in 3' to 8' and easier for the guide to put you on several good bass.

Tom

[RB 77]

On 10/22/2019 at 9:20 AM, skekoam said:

Thanks Tom.

 

Anyone hear of Todd Krine?  He's a friend of a friend and comes highly recommended.  I think he charges about $500 for full day (2 fishers).  

 

Haven't fished with him (Todd Kline), but from everything I have seen, he has DVL WIRED. Ex pro surfer from Florida, current pro angler in So Cal who has a strong knowledge of DVL and I believe Skinner as well.

 

Edit: Sorry, I just saw your OP was from last year. Hopefully you guys got on em good.

[JustJames]

If you and your son can make it in the morning, let say 7:00 we can fish a few hour and then go have brunch at Golf Club to celebrate your son birthday.

[skekoam]

A lot of the good guys are busy right now with tournaments and sponsor obligations.  Now I'm looking to go with Pete Marino.  Appears to be very experienced at Perris as a pro.  Trying to go in a few weeks so I will let you guys know how we do.

A lot of the good guys are busy right now with tournaments and sponsor obligations.  Now I'm looking to go with Pete Marino.  Appears to be very experienced at Perris as a pro.  Trying to go in a few weeks so I will let you guys know how we do.