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| CLUB FISHING TRIP TO DEL VALLE On May 22 (day after judgement day) club members Matt and Gene HOY, Jim Robinson and Darold Givens with guest Justin Prudel met at Del Valle Lake near Livermore for a friendly fishing derby. We were to meet at the ramp at 7:30 but since Del Valle is a mussel free lake, all boats are to me inspected for any signs of standing water in their vessel. Darold’s boat had about a shot glass full in the hold and was turned down. So….it was decided to rent a boat at the concession. With a late start, Darold’s team (Jim and Justin) trolled towards the dam and Darold caught a nice 16 in. rainbow. The wind started howling and the trolling stopped and bait fishing from the shore began. It did not take long before trout started hitting the power bait set- up. The team had two fish when the Hoy team started trolling by. They pulled up but did not bait fish. They had caught one fish and lost another at the boat. After they continued trolling, Darold’s team ended up with 12 rainbows, from 12”-17”. The wind did play havoc as trollers got tangled lines and small boats got sprayed with splashing waves. Since this club trip had so few members in attendance, it was hopeful that a local day trip would bring larger attendance. Hopefully another trip will result in greater support. |
