Another 2 weeks in Paradise... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Saba Slayer · 07-02-2023, 11:25 AM

Just finished another 2 weeks in God's country at Silver Lake...

The trip started off Cold and WINDY with Lots of water in the lake...The lake level was pretty maxed out and almost touching the asphalt...in some spots it was seeping up on the other side of the road through the water table...

Did I say it was COLD AND WINDY...LOL...!!!
The winds were gusting so High that I had to add extra ropes to each corner of the tent and popup and a few center pole supports too...

Mother Nature was really showing her strength...the lake was totally unfishable!

Saba Slayer · 07-02-2023, 11:48 AM

All this water. and runoff has made for a wonderful natural floral bouquet...

That's a Very Full Grant Lake in the background...

Saba Slayer · 07-02-2023, 11:50 AM

The Iris are in full bloom around the campsite...

Saba Slayer · 07-02-2023, 12:02 PM

The windstorm created some beautiful cloud formations...

Saba Slayer · 07-02-2023, 12:07 PM

Lots of Red breasted Robins, Yellow Tanagers, lots of arguments among the nesting Black Birds, beautiful little Chikadees, and Blue Jays and a few woodpeckers too...

Saba Slayer · 07-02-2023, 12:09 PM

The Bald Eagle seems to be the new resident since I only saw the Osprey once this trip...

AnglerBob · 07-03-2023, 02:54 PM

Awesome report and photos. At least the weird weather is keeping the summer crowds down. I'm hoping to get up there in the fall. Thanks for the tackle notes. The Hookup baits work great for me in the harbors so now I'm gonna have to get some little ones for trout!

roby · 07-03-2023, 06:43 PM

I wish I could have made the trip up there and fished with you. Beautiful pics with some great catches. I've had luck with the HUBs in the Sierras but it's not as consistent as you are having. I'll have to pick your brain the next time I see you.

Pinhead · 07-05-2023, 03:06 PM

All great pics. Nice fishing and solid weather. I am sure it was enjoyable. Thanks for sharing!

07-02-2023, 11:25 AM	#1
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,837	Another 2 weeks in Paradise... Just finished another 2 weeks in God's country at Silver Lake... The trip started off Cold and WINDY with Lots of water in the lake...The lake level was pretty maxed out and almost touching the asphalt...in some spots it was seeping up on the other side of the road through the water table... Did I say it was COLD AND WINDY...LOL...!!! The winds were gusting so High that I had to add extra ropes to each corner of the tent and popup and a few center pole supports too... Mother Nature was really showing her strength...the lake was totally unfishable! Attached Images __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer

07-02-2023, 11:48 AM	#2
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,837	Flowers All this water. and runoff has made for a wonderful natural floral bouquet... That's a Very Full Grant Lake in the background... Attached Images __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer

07-02-2023, 11:50 AM	#3
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,837	Iris... The Iris are in full bloom around the campsite... Attached Images __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer

07-02-2023, 12:02 PM	#4
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,837	clouds... The windstorm created some beautiful cloud formations... Attached Images __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer

07-02-2023, 12:07 PM	#5
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,837	Birds... Lots of Red breasted Robins, Yellow Tanagers, lots of arguments among the nesting Black Birds, beautiful little Chikadees, and Blue Jays and a few woodpeckers too... Attached Images __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer

07-02-2023, 12:09 PM	#6
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,837	Bald Eagle... The Bald Eagle seems to be the new resident since I only saw the Osprey once this trip... Attached Images __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer

07-03-2023, 02:54 PM	#7
AnglerBob Junior Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: So Calif Posts: 17	Awesome report and photos. At least the weird weather is keeping the summer crowds down. I'm hoping to get up there in the fall. Thanks for the tackle notes. The Hookup baits work great for me in the harbors so now I'm gonna have to get some little ones for trout!

07-03-2023, 06:43 PM	#8
roby CEO of Team Roby Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 905	I wish I could have made the trip up there and fished with you. Beautiful pics with some great catches. I've had luck with the HUBs in the Sierras but it's not as consistent as you are having. I'll have to pick your brain the next time I see you.

07-05-2023, 03:06 PM	#9
Pinhead We all Stink Sometimes! Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 158	All great pics. Nice fishing and solid weather. I am sure it was enjoyable. Thanks for sharing!