I’m considering a trip to Lake Perris looking for Bass. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

My apologies, if I'm jacking your tread OBG. 😒

Fyi, I don't want to leave my phone exposed to the elements to long, because if it gets to hot iPhone will shut down.

Tks Tracker,

I have a extra Ranger seat boat pedestal that is collecting dust. The Lamicall was only $15.99 no tax, and free shipping. I'll should be able to devise a plate to mount the stand. I'm not a big fan of GoPro. If not, option 2 could be your recommendation.

Good for you🤦‍♂️

Great I'm on it! 👍

Lamicall 2 in 1 Adjustable & Foldable Phone Tablet Stand for Desk.

Got it coming soon.

Tks

If your talking Last Chance Matt good luck on beating him. He's has Cormorant DNA 🤣

Nothing boring about your day OBG. One thing you can count on with DVL is their is giants to be had. I bought a boat just because of DVL when the lake first open back in early years of 2000. Set aside all the negative things about DVL when that lake first experienced it's first drawdown you can still gather lifelong memories and fish stories at the Diamond.

If you don't mind sharing could you please explain the device you use to hold the phone. I have a iPhone and fish alone most times, so I know the hassle you go through in order to snap a photo quick enough that you don't put too much stress on the fish.

I hit up SanV yesterday and didn't know of the price increase. So with travel cost and lake fees not to mention the traffic, I won't be making too many trips down their anytime soon. But SanV is a beauty.

Question for MuskyHunter

What temperature are we seeing on our Sonar Transducer?

Thanks to you all for the insight.

I consider fishing as a hobby and challenge for myself and have a kept a very helpful extensive fishing log since 2007 that covers everything from A to Y. Nowadays it's strictly LMB an Catch and Release. Since I can now gather data pertaining to water temperatures in my area for about two years, my new project is to include water temps to my spreadsheet.

I am fortunate to be able to devote my time on the lakes during the weekdays thus avoiding the obstacles weekends anglers face.

My challenge is to increase my personal best LMB on every trip. For years I've been like most anglers "Crack of Dawn" when fishing. So this bass season I'm going to try something new. OBG stated that his big bass have come in when the temperature was around 62 degrees which I totally concur with since last year my big bass have come at about 1000.

Allowing a max of 6 hours of wet lines, the challenge is on! Water Temperature (Fish) vs. Air Temperature (Man).

Hydrate 😎

7 Day Average Temperature Log. Take a look at the time for 62 degrees.

Tks Saw. I concur about early morning topwater bites at sunrise during the hot summer days. The temperature should now be between the ideal range in the early morning during July & August time frame then move out of range as the day get's hotter. Besides it's tough in a open boat at peak temperature. I can't even sit in my boat seat when It's that hot during the summer.

OBG, Congrats on saving your wife's hat.

OBG, Congrats on saving your wife's hat. I'm planning on making the long trip to SanV this Thursday. Glad to hear about the shorter climb up that ramp. I'll leave the Red Bull at home this time. lol.

My last trip there was last summer. I was fishing the 2nd arm to the left (Toll Road Arm) when a snake was swimming towards my boat. It got within striking distance to my 7'4" rod before I whacked hard enough with the rod for it to change directions. :-(

Beautiful lake, but I'm not looking towards the drive back home.

Jackall 4.8" Flick Shake Worm in Green Pumpkin Pepper or Green Pumpkin Candy was my go to bait.

Yes, that is one good reason. I remember before getting into my first boat we would line up at Miramar lake gate (trout). When it opened it was a foot race down to the favorite spot (it used to be called the Bubble hole back in the day). "On your mark, get ready, go".

And their is a lot of tournaments at my favorite lakes.

Anyone who knows about Diamond Valley Lake understands the lines that can reach out to Domenigoni Pkwy not to mention the boat inspection that you have to go through.

On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being the highest. How important do you think water temperature plays in a role of landing a fish (LMB Specific)?

My reason for this question:

63-68 degrees World-wide, this is prime spawning temperatures for largemouth bass. Redear sunfish and bluegill begin preparing and sitting on nests. Trout active and growing.

69-72 degrees "1. The largemouth seems most comfortable when the water is between 65° and 75°.
2. The bass spawn wanes, with schools of baby bass beginning to appear. Bluegill are on nests. All fish feeding well."

These temperature ranges in the San Diego CA /Riverside CA area currently occur approximately between 1300 to 1800. (I didn't factor in any times after 1900 and before 0600 because most lakes in my area want you off the lake around these times).

So why do the majority of anglers get up a 0 dark thirty to make a early morning launch?