Lake Perris 12/1/19

Hit up Lake Perris today to finish off my Thanksgiving weekend. I picked up a new spinning reel yesterday and wanted to try it out today. I ended up catching 5 bass on the new reel.

All of them were decent size close to 2 lbs each.  Tried a few different rigs today like the Tokyo and Ned rig. I got bit on the Tokyo rig but missed the hook set.

I've been fishing Perris pretty consistently over the past couple months. The main thing producing for me on the east end is drop shotting 4.5"-6" shad colored worms. Love to feel the tap tap then setting the hook.

The water was cold AF today and it was a little windy but  I practically had the east end to myself. Glad to see the crowds at Perris disappearing.

We all have our reasons why we love fishing. I love the solitude and peacefulness of fishing.  It helps me forget about life for a little bit. Anyhow it's back to the rat race tomorrow. Here's some pics of today's participants.

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Nice day on the water steve-aka-fishy>

Winter fishing at Perris can be a peaceful experience for sure. Good job on those fish and thanks for sharing.

I’m gonna have to start hanging out with you at Lake Perris steve-aka-fishy!
Great day on the water, great fish count and a great report Sir!

Thank you for sharing,

SP Dan      <“))><

SP Dan wrote:I’m gonna have to start hanging out with you at Lake Perris steve-aka-fishy!
Great day on the water, great fish count and a great report Sir!

Thank you for sharing,

SP Dan      <“))><

Just let me know Dan and vice versa. I would like to get out on the harbors with you.

They're not hitting shad right now?

That was a great report and some great pictures thanks for sharing. I agree the solitude of fishing is one of the upside for me as well. Just being on the water doing what energizes me is worth more than I can express.

jeffcpr wrote:That was a great report and some great pictures thanks for sharing.  I agree the solitude of fishing is one of the upside for me as well.  Just being on the water doing what energizes me is worth more than I can express.

AMEN

562fly wrote:They're not hitting shad right now?

I’m sure they are. I haven’t personally seen any shad where I’ve been fishing at but the only thing they’ve been hitting is shad colored worms and soft jerk baits.

That sounds about right. Weve been catching them using soft jerk baits too. One of these days Ill have to head out and try lake perris. I want to catch one of those monster blue gill on the fly.

steve-aka-fishy wrote:

562fly wrote:They're not hitting shad right now?

I’m sure they are. I haven’t personally seen any shad where I’ve been fishing at but the only thing they’ve been hitting is shad colored worms and soft jerk baits.

Steve- Nice report, thanks! Where did you launch out of, Bernasconi?

Komori wrote:Steve- Nice report, thanks!  Where did you launch out of, Bernasconi?

I launched from lot 11-12 at the closed off launch ramp.