04-05-2010, 01:04 AM
Hi all,
Just wondering how you guys fish for trout in lakes from shore.
Instead of hitting the rivers this weekend when trout season opens, I'm going to try a local lake. It's Furnace Lake in Oxford, NJ for those that are familiar with it. It's about 10 to 12 feet deep from what I've been told. There is some shoreline that can be waded into...I'm not sure what the drop offs are so I probably won't wade much.
I'm familiar with fishing in a river for stocked trout. Since the lake doesn't have any inlets or outlets, there isn't much current if any.
I was planning on using a bob with about a 2 to 3ft leader below it. I may rig two hooks but will start with 1. I have Powerbait pellets and may pick up some meal or butter worms (never really had luck with nightcrawlers).
I also plan on using some spinners (Roostertails, Panther Martins) and fan cast.
If there are any additional techniques/tips you guys can share, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks and good luck to all going out this weekend.
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Just wondering how you guys fish for trout in lakes from shore.
Instead of hitting the rivers this weekend when trout season opens, I'm going to try a local lake. It's Furnace Lake in Oxford, NJ for those that are familiar with it. It's about 10 to 12 feet deep from what I've been told. There is some shoreline that can be waded into...I'm not sure what the drop offs are so I probably won't wade much.
I'm familiar with fishing in a river for stocked trout. Since the lake doesn't have any inlets or outlets, there isn't much current if any.
I was planning on using a bob with about a 2 to 3ft leader below it. I may rig two hooks but will start with 1. I have Powerbait pellets and may pick up some meal or butter worms (never really had luck with nightcrawlers).
I also plan on using some spinners (Roostertails, Panther Martins) and fan cast.
If there are any additional techniques/tips you guys can share, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks and good luck to all going out this weekend.
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