05-14-2008, 04:35 PM
Totally agree, Mike. When you're on them everything seems to work lure wise. Usually the guys promoting different colors/types for depths, etc., are the ones selling their products which is fine. I had really good luck last year with smaller silver and gold beer can trolls with red prism tape cut to the shape of the blade. Still trying to improve my results with small dodgers which give you a better fight with less resistance.
Again, with f.f.'s, I spent my first year with a entry level finder (b&w) that came with my boat package. Good unit but did not point out the red arch of a Kokanee. So I'd nail them one time and get 2 or 3 the next. Even on my best days I'd get 8-9 good fish. Never knew where they were; figured they were just random around the lake similiar to trout. Once you've seen a big column (like up near the L.P. nursery outlet last year) or a line of them like they stack at A.R.'s Lime Creek area you can hammer them consistently; get your limit and home by noon in the case of L.P.
You're comment about L.C. line is right on. I get one occasionally on my rear line but the D.R.'s slay them. Light mono is fun on the small level winds. Looking forward to trying this new Tica I bought which compares to the Shimano Calcutta but a lot less money. Good fishing this season, Mike. I didn't make it out this last week due to honey-do's and other obligations but next week looks promising as does the wx.
A group of sail-board/wind-surfing guys are planning on installing a small weather station (with wind indicator) on that RV cover at the Barclay Bay host's position soon. A family friend of mine is the project guy. Once up, it will be available on the internet. I offered to donate as I'm sure other fishermen would; they have numerous pledges within there own group. Apparent only a few hundred buys a good, reliable unit. We'd benefit as well even though the two groups would be looking for opposite wind conditions. They like wind and we don't. Be nice to see current conditions before you head up the hill. Ideally, one at Barclay and one up by Spring Shores would give both locations (which can be quite different) but the Barclay Bay location will be a valuable tool. I'll post as soon as I find it up and know the specifics for accessing.
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Again, with f.f.'s, I spent my first year with a entry level finder (b&w) that came with my boat package. Good unit but did not point out the red arch of a Kokanee. So I'd nail them one time and get 2 or 3 the next. Even on my best days I'd get 8-9 good fish. Never knew where they were; figured they were just random around the lake similiar to trout. Once you've seen a big column (like up near the L.P. nursery outlet last year) or a line of them like they stack at A.R.'s Lime Creek area you can hammer them consistently; get your limit and home by noon in the case of L.P.
You're comment about L.C. line is right on. I get one occasionally on my rear line but the D.R.'s slay them. Light mono is fun on the small level winds. Looking forward to trying this new Tica I bought which compares to the Shimano Calcutta but a lot less money. Good fishing this season, Mike. I didn't make it out this last week due to honey-do's and other obligations but next week looks promising as does the wx.
A group of sail-board/wind-surfing guys are planning on installing a small weather station (with wind indicator) on that RV cover at the Barclay Bay host's position soon. A family friend of mine is the project guy. Once up, it will be available on the internet. I offered to donate as I'm sure other fishermen would; they have numerous pledges within there own group. Apparent only a few hundred buys a good, reliable unit. We'd benefit as well even though the two groups would be looking for opposite wind conditions. They like wind and we don't. Be nice to see current conditions before you head up the hill. Ideally, one at Barclay and one up by Spring Shores would give both locations (which can be quite different) but the Barclay Bay location will be a valuable tool. I'll post as soon as I find it up and know the specifics for accessing.
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