Canal fishing
Jan 31, 2020 14:25:04 #
Quinones99
Loc: El centro california
Good morning I’m new at this forum I’m from the imperial county area and we have canals that are form from the Colorado River waters, but lately I been having difficulty catching any fish I know the bass metabolism is really low right now because of our weather and I target cat fish but still nothing, maybe I’m doing something wrong I carry 10lb line a drop shot the canal current are a little strong but I use 1/2oz weight, can I get any advice on rigs or line that I could use , also the water level are pretty low so i figured maybe that’s the reason fish aren’t bitting also cause of water temp
Jan 31, 2020 15:09:31 #
Welcome Quin it may help you to identify your area a little better, not sure where imperial county is located.
If you would please go to the user profile and add your location there. That way your next post you will not have to mention the location
If you would please go to the user profile and add your location there. That way your next post you will not have to mention the location
Jan 31, 2020 16:02:59 #
Welcome to the Forum, Quin. This Forum is International, please put your location in the profile page. Giove us a hint of where you are talking about.
Jan 31, 2020 17:46:46 #
Fishing Fool
Loc: redding, ca
If you are fishing the irrigation canals in out of the LA area most are just for transporting water to So Cal and do not have any fish to speak of.
Jan 31, 2020 18:03:37 #
I know exactly where you're talking about and I've fished those canals, but never this time of year, only in the summer. I caught a few bass out of there but I don't know why they wouldn't hold catfish too. If you can find crawfish or a crawfish imitation I would think that would work real well. As I recall that's what I was using. It's been awhile.
Jan 31, 2020 18:07:50 #
Used to train out around Niland and the Chocalate Moutains with the SEALs. Fun times.
Jan 31, 2020 18:37:18 #
Quinones99
Loc: El centro california
I will sure add my location on my profile, yes spiritof27 they’re for irrigation I seen people fishing but o my catch are like 8 inch catfish nothing much and bass I seen huge ones then I throw in my rig and poof they disappeared 🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️
Jan 31, 2020 19:08:33 #
Thanks Quin for up dating your user. I see you are right off of route 8 out of Phoenix.
I don't show any one on the spread sheet from that area, but with the size of your state I am sure there are some on here that will be on to help you out.
I don't show any one on the spread sheet from that area, but with the size of your state I am sure there are some on here that will be on to help you out.
Jan 31, 2020 19:12:19 #
Quinones99 wrote:
I will sure add my location on my profile, yes spiritof27 they’re for irrigation I seen people fishing but o my catch are like 8 inch catfish nothing much and bass I seen huge ones then I throw in my rig and poof they disappeared 🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️
Checkout sdfish.com, a few people go to the canals to fish. Information is there on what they catch and techniques.
If you need help with the site I'll try to help.
Jan 31, 2020 19:55:30 #
Older picture but you get the idea.
People post their catch and what they caught it on.
If you join the site people will help you.
A guys whose handle is "werfless" is the go to guy for fishing there.
People post their catch and what they caught it on.
If you join the site people will help you.
A guys whose handle is "werfless" is the go to guy for fishing there.
Jan 31, 2020 20:50:23 #
Got to be a sporting goods store there in El Centro. Go in there and get them ol boys to talking. They'll help you out if they want to make a sale. I'm wondering if you're catching bullheads instead of channel cats? If the fish are edible out of those canals, bullheads are might tasty.
Jan 31, 2020 21:16:56 #
Jan 31, 2020 22:11:34 #
Here's some info from werfless on the sdfish.com site.
He's very knowledgeable on fishing.
He takes people out to IV and helps them.
Even meets with them at surf fishing spots to teach them.
No doubt if you contact him he could meet with you out there and show you his techniques. Very nice and helpful guy.
He's very knowledgeable on fishing.
He takes people out to IV and helps them.
Even meets with them at surf fishing spots to teach them.
No doubt if you contact him he could meet with you out there and show you his techniques. Very nice and helpful guy.
Feb 1, 2020 10:34:02 #
Feb 1, 2020 14:11:48 #
Quinones99
Loc: El centro california
Woooowwww thanx a lot guys for the tip and advice much appreciated I will keep in touch and keep on trying different areas move around a little more, thanx for the help
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