08-22-2003, 04:14 PM
OC,
The Gorge is really slow right now for everything. Wait until fall. For jigs, go to Flaming Gorge Lodge on the way out and pick up a couple of whatever they currently recommend. I like to use huge bucktail jigs (1/2 to 2 oz.) I get in the Bass Pro Marine catalog. If you don't know the reservoir at all, I suggest fishing Lucerne Bay to Start (launch out of Manila). Just watch where the other boats are concentrating and start there. Bring a boat with good electronics. You will usually be able to spot the macs near the bottom. If it is breezy/windy, use your electric to stay on top of the fish and go with very heavy jigs. You want a vertical presentation. It also helps to tip your jig with a little sucker or similar meat. When the lake turns over in the fall, you can flatline large plugs like Rapala Magnums and such. Make sure to get your two pole stamp before you go so you can maximize your trolling presentation. You will also need a Wyoming reciprocal (sp) stamp if you head north of the border. Hope this helps.
Good Mac Fishing, Kayote
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The Gorge is really slow right now for everything. Wait until fall. For jigs, go to Flaming Gorge Lodge on the way out and pick up a couple of whatever they currently recommend. I like to use huge bucktail jigs (1/2 to 2 oz.) I get in the Bass Pro Marine catalog. If you don't know the reservoir at all, I suggest fishing Lucerne Bay to Start (launch out of Manila). Just watch where the other boats are concentrating and start there. Bring a boat with good electronics. You will usually be able to spot the macs near the bottom. If it is breezy/windy, use your electric to stay on top of the fish and go with very heavy jigs. You want a vertical presentation. It also helps to tip your jig with a little sucker or similar meat. When the lake turns over in the fall, you can flatline large plugs like Rapala Magnums and such. Make sure to get your two pole stamp before you go so you can maximize your trolling presentation. You will also need a Wyoming reciprocal (sp) stamp if you head north of the border. Hope this helps.
Good Mac Fishing, Kayote
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