I Hate Castaic Lake! But The Darter Head Came Through For The Win.

Written By Bill Siemantel

George Kramer, you ain't got nothing on me!  My partner Tim Tuttle (Tim missed today because of unforeseen obligations so I fished solo but he was there in spirit) and I fished our first NBW tournament today at dreaded Castaic Lake.........I hate that lake! truly one of the hardest lakes in Cali and the winds, mud, and debris did not make it any easier. The Shot @ George Kramer was because I had to go to a dang darter head with a RoboWorm hologram shad on 5# Maxima Ultragreen. George always said that when all else fails drag a splitshot or darter head. With bait suspended 5 to 30 feet I found a few walls and let the dart head fly. Most of the hits came on the slide in 15. Only 5 keepers today and with the 15in minimum it makes it hard for solid keepers. Let's Keep it in the BBZ!

    

Bill Siemantel
Bill Siemantel is a Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame (Legendary Angler), author, lure designer, tournament angler and industry consultant with a lifetime of experience. Founder of The BBZ (Big Bass Zone) and host of the theBBZtv, Bill teaches others the techniques to catch bigger fish no matter what the species, fresh or salt water. His high-quality content is regarded as some of the best in the industry. With easy-to-follow steps and instructions, ride along with Bill and his friends in a new chapter of fishing.
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