I'm ruined.  this was supposed to be a bucket list fishing trip, but I am already forming a bait list to bring next time.  I know what to NOT bring as well.  

 

with recent Criminal activity at the other lake, this one got crowded when we were there.  the fishing companies just loaded everyone up and brought them to this lake (some good stories from some of the transplants) .   they dragged a few boats with them.  despite that, there is still plenty of shoulder room to fish.   we did find ourselves leaving earlier and earlier to get to the well known community holes. 

 

I lost some big ones,  because I apparently get way way to excited with a big momma sucks in my bait.  but I got so many fish in the size range that would make me happy here domestically.  I did get a bunch of fish I called, "I can catch this at lake Berryessa" size.  hahha..I took a lot of 4-5's and with my short bass fishing history, I was stoked.  

 

very very fun trip.  food was okay, sleep accommodation were good.  I didnt get sick.  one dude got a big crank bait stuck into his back right between the shoulder blades.  his partner unknowingly clipped the hook too short and we couldn't get leverage to take it out.  he had to find a local doctor...I learned, that a human has really thick skin on the back.  

 

my wife saw my face picking me up at the airport and didnt say NO to my next trip...hahahha..LETS GO!!  travel time is much more palatable that flying to the Amazon River Basin....

and thank you Mr. Gonzalez, my HS Spanish teacher.. I was hanging with my guide, communication wise.  

Glad you had a good trip! The skin is really thick on hands and arms too…….