New Melones Lake

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: Sep 13, 2024

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Russell Bianchi

Gold Ambassador

12/21/22

Species
Spotted Bass
Season
Winter
Technique
Finesse Jigs
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
56°

Used Roboworms 4.5 - 6" with a #2 Gamakatsu EWG on a 5/8 sliding worm weight. Fished all points and shoulders off the main lake.

Hotbait

Strike King Tour Grade Finesse Football Jig 3/8 oz / Green Pumpkin Craw

Out of Stock

Strike King Rage Bug Green Pumpkin / 4"

$6.99

Strike King Coffee Tube Green Pumpkin / 3 1/2"

$5.49

Russell Bianchi

Gold Ambassador

12/26/22

Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Winter
Technique
Hard Swimbaits
Structure
Points
Forage
Bluegill
Water Temperature
55°

Threw BIG baits looking for that one BIG bite! Caught a couple 3-4 pounders. Ended the day with football jigs, (1/2 - 3/4 oz.) in that 10-20' foot range catching spots. Caught 20-25 fish

Hotbait

River2Sea S-Waver 168S Glide Bait Lite Trout / 6 1/4"

$18.99

River2Sea Tactical DD Crank 75 DD Minnow / 3"

$15.99

Basslife_209

Gold Ambassador

12/18/22

Species
Spotted Bass
Season
Winter
Technique
Drop Shot
Structure
Ledges
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
51°

The drop shot was working 💪 using xzonelures finesse worm in morning dawn

Hotbait

Xzone Lures 6" MB Fat Finesse Worms Plum / 6"

$4.99

P-Line Tactical Fluorocarbon 15lb / 200 Yards

$27.99

Russell Bianchi

Gold Ambassador

12/16/23

Species
Spotted Bass
Season
Winter
Technique
Crankbaits 13'+
Structure
Ledges
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
54°

Storm blowing in with water temps 55-57 degrees. Clear water with 3-5 mile an hour winds.

Hotbait

River2Sea Tactical DD Crank 75 Metallic Shad / 3"

$15.99

River2Sea Tactical DD Crank 75 Ghost Minnow / 3"

$15.99

Daiwa Tatula SV TW103 Casting Reel - EOL Right / 6.3:1

Out of Stock

Daiwa Tatula Series Casting Rods 7'6" / Medium-Heavy / Fast

$159.99

Russell Bianchi

Gold Ambassador

1/5/23

Species
Spotted Bass
Season
Winter
Technique
Ned Rigs
Structure
Stumps
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
54°

After 3 days of solid rain, lake was heavily stained and muddy. Presentation was very slow. The 9 fish that were caught, were in the 10-25 ft. range. "Pizza Bob's' famous Mother Lode football jigs were also very good go too with a chunk trailer.

Hotbait

Z-Man Finesse TRD Green Pumpkin / 2 3/4"

$3.99

Z-Man Hula StickZ Green Pumpkin / 4"

$4.49

Z-Man Finesse TRD Green Pumpkin Goby / 2 3/4"

$3.99

Roboworm 4.5'' Straight Tail Worm Morning Dawn / 4 1/2"

$4.49

Roboworm 4.5" Fat Straight Tail Worm MM III / 4 1/2"

$4.49

Basslife_209

Gold Ambassador

12/9/22

Species
Spotted Bass
Season
Winter
Technique
Drop Shot
Structure
Ledges
Forage
Shad

Had a great day, pre frontal storm, 5 to 8 miles of wind. Always blessed to get outdoors and fish

Hotbait

Xzone Lures Deception Worm 309 / 6"

$4.99

P-Line Tactical Fluorocarbon 10lb / 200 Yards

$22.99

M MOORE

Gold Ambassador

12/7/23

Species
Spotted Bass
Season
Winter
Technique
Football Jigs
Structure
Points
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
58°

Slow Drag with an occasional hop and shake

Hotbait

Gamakatsu Football 24 Jig Head 3/8 oz

$3.99

~~$4.99~~

Yamamoto Double Tail Hula Grub 5" / Cinnamon w/Black and Purple Flake

$7.49

Russell Bianchi

Gold Ambassador

12/3/23

Species
Spotted Bass
Season
Winter
Technique
Umbrella Rigs
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
59°

Fished A-rig in 12-15 feet of water along rocky points and steep rocky areas. Water temps in 58-60 degree range. Caught 20-25 spotted bass and one large mouth. Overcast morning with 3-5 mile an hour winds.