02-22-2007, 01:55 PM
[black][size 3]I have not fished that lake before, but, I have fished for lake trout on other bodies of water. Look for them in really deep water - 60 to over 100 feet is common . They tend to hang out on deeper humps, but sometimes will cruise the deep flats too. [/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]During the spawn, they move up into the shallow areas and wait untill dark to go even more shallow for the spawning activities, at which time, you can actually see them right on the surface early in the morning or late in the evening. If it is legal there to fish the spawn, the Macs will take casted lures or flies.[/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]Will you be trolling or jigging ?[/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]For trolling, I would suggest you use wire instead of mono or lead core as you will want to get your offering down deep and wire is much more precise as far as depth control goes. Or, you could opt to use downriggers if you have them. Don't worry about the Macs being line shy, when they are deep, they don't seem to notice.[/size][/black]
[black][size 3]Your speed will need to be experimented with, but start out at around 2 mph and adjust as needed. Use standard trolling techniques, such as "S" turning and occasional stop and goes to change up your lure's action.[/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]Use larger Rapalas or silver/chrome spoons in large sizes - blue is also a good color when they are deep.[/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]For verticle jigging, use your electronics to locate the fish, then drop large jigs (start with 1 oz and adjust according to conditions) tubes or marabou (start with white). Remember you want your presentation VERTICLE ! Boat control is paramount for jigging.[/size][/black]
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[size 3]Sorry I can't help with specific info as far as that specific lake goes.[/size]
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[black][size 3]During the spawn, they move up into the shallow areas and wait untill dark to go even more shallow for the spawning activities, at which time, you can actually see them right on the surface early in the morning or late in the evening. If it is legal there to fish the spawn, the Macs will take casted lures or flies.[/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]Will you be trolling or jigging ?[/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]For trolling, I would suggest you use wire instead of mono or lead core as you will want to get your offering down deep and wire is much more precise as far as depth control goes. Or, you could opt to use downriggers if you have them. Don't worry about the Macs being line shy, when they are deep, they don't seem to notice.[/size][/black]
[black][size 3]Your speed will need to be experimented with, but start out at around 2 mph and adjust as needed. Use standard trolling techniques, such as "S" turning and occasional stop and goes to change up your lure's action.[/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]Use larger Rapalas or silver/chrome spoons in large sizes - blue is also a good color when they are deep.[/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]For verticle jigging, use your electronics to locate the fish, then drop large jigs (start with 1 oz and adjust according to conditions) tubes or marabou (start with white). Remember you want your presentation VERTICLE ! Boat control is paramount for jigging.[/size][/black]
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[size 3]Sorry I can't help with specific info as far as that specific lake goes.[/size]
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