09-03-2010, 11:45 AM
[cool][#0000ff]Yes, the spinner was one of my own creations. But almost any flashy spinner...or a Jakes lure...will work just fine.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The trout seemed to be at all levels. I caught them from the bottom...in 28' feet of water...to right on the top as soon as a spinner hit the water. When I was motoring back across the channel about noon I caught two or three fish almost immediately after casting my spinner back out after unhooking another fish. Didn't even get to put the rod into the rod holder. I hate it when that happens. HA HA.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Interesting though, is that I also caught a couple of trout by dropping the spinner down to mid depth and then jigging it like a jig. That works a lot. Just give it a couple of shakes and then let it sit...just like ice fishing. WHAMO.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]As I mentioned, the water clarity has dropped of a lot. The lake has been super clear all year but with the water levels dropping it has exposed the mud banks around the lake. And with all the wind we have been having the waves have washed the mud into the lake. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]That usually means that you will do better if you use something flashy or colorful for better visibility. If you are using flies don't overlook basic black. Big black wooly buggers are always effective in stained water. Black shows up better than bright colors in murky water. But don't forget purple, dark green or dark brown. They are good too...especially with a bit of tinsel or a bright red head.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I don't think you can count on any dry fly action but shallow to mid-depth stripping or trolling buggers or streamers should definitely put a few deep bends in your fairy wand. I suspect smaller patterns would work well too since the trout are feeding mostly on small invertebrates. Heck, a plain old hare's ear would probably get the job done...or a bead head prince nymph...especially when they are up swirling on the top.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The trout seemed to be at all levels. I caught them from the bottom...in 28' feet of water...to right on the top as soon as a spinner hit the water. When I was motoring back across the channel about noon I caught two or three fish almost immediately after casting my spinner back out after unhooking another fish. Didn't even get to put the rod into the rod holder. I hate it when that happens. HA HA.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Interesting though, is that I also caught a couple of trout by dropping the spinner down to mid depth and then jigging it like a jig. That works a lot. Just give it a couple of shakes and then let it sit...just like ice fishing. WHAMO.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]As I mentioned, the water clarity has dropped of a lot. The lake has been super clear all year but with the water levels dropping it has exposed the mud banks around the lake. And with all the wind we have been having the waves have washed the mud into the lake. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]That usually means that you will do better if you use something flashy or colorful for better visibility. If you are using flies don't overlook basic black. Big black wooly buggers are always effective in stained water. Black shows up better than bright colors in murky water. But don't forget purple, dark green or dark brown. They are good too...especially with a bit of tinsel or a bright red head.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I don't think you can count on any dry fly action but shallow to mid-depth stripping or trolling buggers or streamers should definitely put a few deep bends in your fairy wand. I suspect smaller patterns would work well too since the trout are feeding mostly on small invertebrates. Heck, a plain old hare's ear would probably get the job done...or a bead head prince nymph...especially when they are up swirling on the top.[/#0000ff]
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