Third time out last night in a tube (sorry didn't give any reports earlier). Fished 2 1/2 hours and managed two fish (15" & 16") along with missing a couple other strikes. Flipped the tules in the South Lake near the beach. Fish came on an Ika and Reaper.
On the previous two trips I fished two hours each and caught 1 fish the first time and two the second.
Has anyone else fished the lake for bass? Also, since I live so close to the lake, I'll probably try to make it out at least once a week after work so if anybody else would like to go let me know!
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#3471, "RE: Lake Merced - SF" In response to Reply # 3
In reference to your questions - I don't know if there are hours of operation like they used to have. The guy who runs the little trailer who sells permits is almost never there and I have not seen anyone patrolling the lake.
Not too many people are there period so I don't think its going to matter if there are rules against tubes or not. I guess if I keep going, I'll find out.
As for the 10 fish 50lb limit...I think it is possible since I had a reliable source who fished it a few years ago tell me he pulled 7 fish in one day that ranged from 3 - 7 lbs. I have yet to catch a fish over 16" there yet but then again, I have only fished the lake for a total of 6 hours on three seperate occassions.
I'll keep you guys posted!
Todd
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...and ended up catching 3 fish 10", 14", & 15" on zipper worms flipped into the tules. Also broke another fish off on the hookset - weird - I've never had my spiderwire break off so many times! (I've broken off a total of 5 fish on hooksets in the last three trips to Merced - I don't think I've broken off that many fish on the hookset in a year of fishing)
I just have to say the bass in Merced are extremely deep bodied. Even more so than Clear Lake fish. Can't wait to catch a big one!
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#3475, "RE: Fished Again..." In response to Reply # 5
Superlines have so little strech they have very poor shock resistance. For flipping/pitching or any other shortline presentation I think you're worse off with superlines.