Twin Lakes

[sinergy]

Hello All Im looking at taking the family up to Twin Lakes for some fishing and camping Ive never been up there I hear it a beautiful area. Im looking for some advise on what to use for bait or what flyies to use. I got my little ones who are to little to fly fish so thell be bait fishing were all be flyfishing.

Any advise would be appreciated []
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[IDHunters]

I would use black, brown or pumpkin seed colored jigs tipped with a worm. The bass in most areas now are close to shore. They should do fine.

Any other suggestions?
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[sinergy]

Will a the standard texas rig work or should I go carolina ? bobbers or bullet shaped sinkers ? and what size of hook ?

Thanks in advanced
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[IDHunters]

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Will a the standard texas rig work or should I go carolina ? bobbers or bullet shaped sinkers ? and what size of hook ?

Thanks in advanced Sinergy-I have to laugh, you obviously know way more about bass fishing than I do. If you tell me what a texas rig and a carolina rig is I will tell you if thats what I'm using! HA HA Bobbers-didn't use, but might work if they are a slip type bobber-I think the fish are a little deep (although close to the shore). Bullet shaped sinkers-I used split shot (pretty fancy eh?) but a slip sinker with a swivel might work better to feel the bites. Size hook-#2-#6 they seemed to like the bigger sizes better. I'm sure you will find some fish! Do you have a tube or a boat?
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[sinergy]

Hehehe didnt meant to get too technical I think im just over thinging the whole situation. I have pontoon boat but mostly not going to be using it, all be fishing with the kids want make sure there first time out was incredible as my mine. []
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[IDHunters]

No worries

I saw your post and thought, this guy thinks I know something about bass fishing....LOL!

Maybe the biggest problem with your plan is bank fishing. The water is so low it may be difficult to get to the water edge due to mud.

I was at Glendale the other day and bank fishing would have been tough. The few guys doing it were 10 feet or so above the water line to stay out of the mud.

ON the other hand, kids love mud, right?
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[trout_slayer]

When were you at Glendale IDH? How was the fishing? Did you guys get any rain up there the past few days? We sure did down here (Roy, Utah) and I was praying that it would sit on top of those Preston lakes for about a week. Can we still launch a boat? Any word on Condie? Any info would help.
Thanks,
TS
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[BrianID]

For bass in thicker cover I like to peg the sinker on a texas rig and rig the worm weedless. In the open deep water I would use a drop shot rig. Topwater should be a good option early in the morning and close to dark (I'm a topwater junky so I'll even fish topwater mid-day if I can get at least a few bites). I've also done fairly well with crankbaits, spinnerbaits, tube jigs or rigging a grub on a jig head.

Fishing shady areas would be a very good idea. The only exception to this would be early in the morning, late in the evening or if you are fishing deeper water.

The bluegills are going to be in many of the same areas as the bass. Fish for bluegills in the brush were there is shade or try fishing some of the deeper areas. If you want to keep it simple try a 1"-2" piece of nightcrawler on a small hook (about #10, I like the long shanked hooks for bluegills). I will also fish with small jigs (1" long). 2" long jigs will catch bluegills but based on my experience bluegills normally take smaller jigs best. Most of the time it is very important to tip your jig with bait. Fishing with grasshoppers would also catch fish. I've also found crickets while fishing bass at Condie and they worked great for bluegill. The bluegill will take any of your trout flies. A Pheasant tail, prince or hares ear will all catch bluegills. You can also get bluegills on dry flies (especially in the evening). I bet that during mid day twitching a hopper on the surface or casting an ant would also catch bluegills and possibly a bass or two. Dry flies that you've used for trout should work well for bluegills in the evening (renegade, parachute adams, etc). If you are fishing the shallower shady areas bobbers work great for kids and bluegill. Kids love to watch a bobber go down.

Perch fishing in deeper water can also be good but finding them can sometimes be hard. You will also pick up a few trout, bluegill and possibly a crappie or bass while targeting perch. A piece of worm/nightcrawler on a small hook or a small jig tipped with a nightcrawler will do the trick. If you go out to catch bluegill and perch and have a difficult time catching them, try a different area and/or different jig/bait.

When Twin lakes is only a few feet down, most of the shoreline is sandy and is great for wading. When it is down as low as it is probably right now, take IDhunters advice, it will be a muddy mess in places. I think it would be best to put life jackets on the kids and take them one at a time in the pontoon.

If you have a dog make sure it is on a leash and make sure you and your kids follow all the rules. The campground host is cruising around in his golf cart on a regular basis. I've talked with him on a couple occasions this year. He was nice to me but I did see him really get after some people.

Looks like I wrote another book. I hope I answered your questions and you get a chance to read this before you go. The last time I fished Twin Lakes was in June so take what I've written with a grain of salt. Don't forget to post a report for the rest of us.

Have fun and catch some fish.
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[IDHunters]

Haven't been to Glendale since you were there. The rains have been quite heavy, but really spotty. We are sitting under a black cloud right now but I see blue sky in at least 2 different directions. Sorry-no new info on launching a boat. I can't find any info on the net either.

Maybe you could call one of the stores in Preston and ask how long the Glendale ramp is or if there is a minimum pool.
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