Post by: deerhunter_98520 on May 18, 2013, 11:08:54 PM
Post by: viva_che1363 on May 18, 2013, 11:22:12 PM
Post by: mossback91 on May 18, 2013, 11:27:35 PM
Post by: Old Dog on May 18, 2013, 11:32:00 PM
Post by: hrd2fnd on May 18, 2013, 11:33:23 PM
Post by: rtspring on May 18, 2013, 11:35:46 PM
When fishing a lake for trout, reel in your bait like 4 feet at a time! Let it sit a few minutes then reel in another four feet. Long leader, and your normal worm and power bait.
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on May 18, 2013, 11:42:23 PM
Post by: Dan-o on May 18, 2013, 11:46:35 PM
Have you tried trolling a small pink spinner? it's working for us.
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on May 19, 2013, 12:11:03 AM
Post by: Disturbed1 on May 19, 2013, 12:46:11 AM
Use a longer leader. 3 to 5 feet depending on the vegetation in the lake. If that still doesn't work try right on the bottom.:yeah:
longer leader always works for me and 2 yellow/chartrues(sp) power eggs
Post by: elk247 on May 19, 2013, 12:59:56 AM
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on May 19, 2013, 01:22:25 AM
Post by: Bullkllr on May 19, 2013, 06:55:41 AM
Use a longer leader. 3 to 5 feet depending on the vegetation in the lake. If that still doesn't work try right on the bottom.:yeah:
longer leader always works for me and 2 yellow/chartrues(sp) power eggs
:yeah: I almost always use 4-6 feet of leader. Also make sure to use a light leader. In most trout lakes the lighter you go the more fish you will catch; 4# is max, 2# is better. Make sure your baits are floating. I like a size 6-8 single for most trout bait fishing, sometimes a 10. And a slip sinker is an absolute must.
There are places on lakes that are just lousy- tried moving around :dunno:
Post by: Greenhorn on May 19, 2013, 07:19:01 AM
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on May 19, 2013, 07:51:30 AM
Post by: fishseeker on May 19, 2013, 09:14:20 AM
your one up on me and the wife, we've been out now to 4 different lakes 8 times with only 1 bite. >:( tagging this in hopes those around north Snohomish have suggestions :dunno:OK Ken guess I'm gonna have to get my Lic. and see if we can't put some of those thingy's in the boat. Know a couple spots around that might have some. :tup:
Post by: fishseeker on May 19, 2013, 09:21:49 AM
Old wise man taught me this!:yeah:
When fishing a lake for trout, reel in your bait like 4 feet at a time! Let it sit a few minutes then reel in another four feet. Long leader, and your normal worm and power bait.
Also when you cast out keep feeding line till it hits bottom in that spot. Then gently bring the line in till you feel the sinker. I leave a little slack off the rod and lay the rod down and just watch the slack line. When the line moves a couple feet pick up the rod and do a LIGHT hook set, reel in fish and repeat. :tup:
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on May 19, 2013, 09:31:50 AM
Post by: ribka on May 19, 2013, 12:15:46 PM
I use a 2lb flouro leader 3 to 5 feet
Another trick is to squirt some scented oil (krill, anise etc) on your slip sinker.
Post by: Smossy on May 19, 2013, 12:19:12 PM
:yeah:Use a longer leader. 3 to 5 feet depending on the vegetation in the lake. If that still doesn't work try right on the bottom.:yeah:
longer leader always works for me and 2 yellow/chartrues(sp) power eggs
:yeah: I almost always use 4-6 feet of leader. Also make sure to use a light leader. In most trout lakes the lighter you go the more fish you will catch; 4# is max, 2# is better. Make sure your baits are floating. I like a size 6-8 single for most trout bait fishing, sometimes a 10. And a slip sinker is an absolute must.
There are places on lakes that are just lousy- tried moving around :dunno:
Light leader is best, Trout have amazing eyesight. I usually do 1/2 oz sliding egg singer with a bead to the swivel. Then 3 foot 4lb leader, with a size 8/10 hook. Very small. I limit out every time. Chartreuse is one of the hottest hitters right now on the Berkleys Gulp "Salmon Eggs" Pick up a pack, throw 2 on a size 10 hook, and set your pole down and wait for that bite.
Post by: EDT on May 19, 2013, 12:31:36 PM
Old wise man taught me this!
When fishing a lake for trout, reel in your bait like 4 feet at a time! Let it sit a few minutes then reel in another four feet. Long leader, and your normal worm and power bait.
This is exactly what I do, seems to work! :tup:
Post by: snocohunter on May 19, 2013, 12:36:43 PM
Post by: hrd2fnd on May 19, 2013, 12:46:34 PM
I've hear black and has Ben really productive for the bank fisherman. An lake Stevens just got some big trip loins, a big a 10# :yike:thanks I will have to check out blackmans hopefully tomorrow. as I have no trolling gear at this time other than some rooster tails and mepps, how is Stevens from for just sitting on the lake in a 12`
Post by: BigD on May 19, 2013, 12:54:27 PM
Bring at least 3 different colors of power bait to try and as mentioned longer leader. make sure you put enough pb on treble hook to get it to float. A small night crawler with injected air from a syringe is also effective.
I use a 2lb flouro leader 3 to 5 feet
Another trick is to squirt some scented oil (krill, anise etc) on your slip sinker.
Best advice I have read on here. Inflated night crawler has been my best producer ever.
Post by: MLHSN on May 19, 2013, 01:40:24 PM
I really like spoons around 1/4 oz. colored like rainbows or cuts. I try to get ones with a little cup in them to create some wobble action. I've had 10x as much action with these then I have with spoons.
I will say, if you are fishing an area with a log of logs and debree using spoons and spinners can get expensive if you keep snagging them.
Post by: wsucowboy on May 19, 2013, 01:47:40 PM
Post by: singleshot12 on May 19, 2013, 04:51:29 PM
Todays catch
Post by: PolarBear on May 19, 2013, 05:24:07 PM
Post by: Smossy on May 19, 2013, 05:29:43 PM
Power bait seems to only work best on planted trout for the first week or two, after that they start feeding more on natural baits like bugs,flies and worms. I always do good trolling wooly buggers,leeches and small pink rubber wormsNever had a problem with powerbait anytime of the year :dunno:
Todays catch
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on May 19, 2013, 06:12:13 PM
Post by: wsucowboy on May 19, 2013, 06:30:03 PM
:yeah: limited out on orange power bait friday evening after work :twocents:Power bait seems to only work best on planted trout for the first week or two, after that they start feeding more on natural baits like bugs,flies and worms. I always do good trolling wooly buggers,leeches and small pink rubber wormsNever had a problem with powerbait anytime of the year :dunno:
Todays catch
Post by: snocohunter on May 19, 2013, 06:32:30 PM
I've hear black and has Ben really productive for the bank fisherman. An lake Stevens just got some big trip loins, a big a 10# :yike:thanks I will have to check out blackmans hopefully tomorrow. as I have no trolling gear at this time other than some rooster tails and mepps, how is Stevens from for just sitting on the lake in a 12`
If you have a boat and trolling motor it's great. I would focus on kokanee though for the table fare. But I'm sure a guy could row out and fish the shallows and docks early in the day before the boaters start tearing it up skiing etc.
Post by: JODakota on May 19, 2013, 08:32:51 PM
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on May 19, 2013, 08:41:50 PM
Post by: JODakota on May 19, 2013, 08:43:23 PM
What is adams?Its a type of fly, caddis patterns work well too, as well as stone nymphs or gold beaded pheasant nymph's.
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on May 19, 2013, 08:57:26 PM
Post by: Alchase on May 20, 2013, 08:32:13 AM
I have caught 10 times the amount of trout with this then with power bait. Though I admit some lakes power bait seems to be more effective, at least with the hatchery fish.
Post by: Smossy on May 20, 2013, 12:48:57 PM
This was just earlier this morning. Took about an hour and a half to limit.
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on May 20, 2013, 02:00:43 PM
Post by: mossback91 on May 20, 2013, 02:06:33 PM
Post by: Smossy on May 20, 2013, 02:08:33 PM
I can't believe you guys like to eat those things!! :puke:You would be what I call a fish prude. They are absolutely delicious, Specially smoked.
Post by: mossback91 on May 20, 2013, 02:24:41 PM
Post by: Smossy on May 20, 2013, 02:27:59 PM
Could be true Smossy :dunno: I kinda think they taste like mud :chuckle: Smoked they are decent ;) These are the only kind of trout I like to eat :drool:I only eat them smoked so I wouldnt really know about the mud stuff. No trout like that around here lol. I eat salmon all the time though. But then again, Im no prude. Ill eat a dark fish. Anything meat that's not pure white. I fish to eat, Not just to fish. Thats how people roll when they are low/no income.
Post by: Kola16 on May 20, 2013, 04:38:43 PM
Post by: singleshot12 on May 20, 2013, 06:18:42 PM
Could be true Smossy :dunno: I kinda think they taste like mud :chuckle: Smoked they are decent ;) These are the only kind of trout I like to eat :drool:I only eat them smoked so I wouldnt really know about the mud stuff. No trout like that around here lol. I eat salmon all the time though. But then again, Im no prude. Ill eat a dark fish. Anything meat that's not pure white. I fish to eat, Not just to fish. Thats how people roll when they are low/no income.
Fish to eat? people still do that :dunno: Trout are excellent food fair if they haven't been eating each others poop like hatchery trout. Smoking them helps disguise the poopy flavor a little i guess but still :chuckle: Nothing much better than a fresh piece of pan fried hold over tho, red meat and all, makes all your efforts worth it when you get one, but rarely do they hit PB.
Power bait is junk food for trout, and the ones that bite it are generally junk trout that taste like crap anyways, i say stick with natural bait if u want good eats :twocents:
Post by: singleshot12 on May 20, 2013, 06:32:01 PM
Could be true Smossy :dunno: I kinda think they taste like mud :chuckle: Smoked they are decent ;) These are the only kind of trout I like to eat :drool:
Mossback i notice the fins are kinda worn off on that bad boy. Is that one of those old expired brood stock rainbows? I heard they really taste good :chuckle: :puke:
Post by: mossback91 on May 20, 2013, 06:35:05 PM
Could be true Smossy :dunno: I kinda think they taste like mud :chuckle: Smoked they are decent ;) These are the only kind of trout I like to eat :drool:
Mossback i notice the fins are kinda worn off on that bad boy. Is that one of those old expired brood stock rainbows? I heard they really taste good :chuckle: :puke:
Its one of them fat triploids!!! :chuckle:
Post by: singleshot12 on May 20, 2013, 06:40:18 PM
Post by: hrd2fnd on May 20, 2013, 08:48:09 PM
Hrd
Post by: grundy53 on May 20, 2013, 09:24:57 PM
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Post by: deerhunter_98520 on May 21, 2013, 06:51:03 AM
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Post by: xd2005 on May 28, 2013, 03:17:35 PM
Post by: BiggLuke on May 28, 2013, 03:22:11 PM
Try a different lake :dunno:
:yeah:
Post by: BiggLuke on May 28, 2013, 03:23:52 PM
:yeah:Use a longer leader. 3 to 5 feet depending on the vegetation in the lake. If that still doesn't work try right on the bottom.:yeah:
longer leader always works for me and 2 yellow/chartrues(sp) power eggs
:yeah: I almost always use 4-6 feet of leader. Also make sure to use a light leader. In most trout lakes the lighter you go the more fish you will catch; 4# is max, 2# is better. Make sure your baits are floating. I like a size 6-8 single for most trout bait fishing, sometimes a 10. And a slip sinker is an absolute must.
There are places on lakes that are just lousy- tried moving around :dunno:
Light leader is best, Trout have amazing eyesight. I usually do 1/2 oz sliding egg singer with a bead to the swivel. Then 3 foot 4lb leader, with a size 8/10 hook. Very small. I limit out every time. Chartreuse is one of the hottest hitters right now on the Berkleys Gulp "Salmon Eggs" Pick up a pack, throw 2 on a size 10 hook, and set your pole down and wait for that bite.
Exactly what I was thinking. Try using 6 pound test.
Post by: hrd2fnd on May 28, 2013, 03:33:42 PM
Post by: grundy53 on May 28, 2013, 03:34:43 PM
4 pound main line and 2 pound leader.
Post by: Kowsrule30 on May 28, 2013, 04:59:40 PM
Eagle Claw also has a dough bait... A bunch actually.. Two buddies and I were out on a HIS dock mind you... Nothing all day and we're almost out of beer... I switch to Eagle Claw bumblebee... Had my limit in five casts after that.. Less then ten minutes and then they had to by me a bottle each to use some.... :chuckle: We left 30 minutes later to get more beer and bbq with 3 limits.. Some nice holdovers to boot...
The drifting/floating, worm/nightcrawler way has been very successful... Some of my biggest fish have came this way... Not only trout either... Got some big cats, bass, perch, and such from doing so... But just remember after a certain depth the inflated worm will no longer be inflated... And in the perfect depth they only last so long till you can't inflate them any more..
Post by: Smossy on May 28, 2013, 05:04:07 PM
:yeah:I use 6lb main with 4lb leaders
4 pound main line and 2 pound leader.
Post by: Kowsrule30 on May 28, 2013, 05:09:47 PM
Post by: hrd2fnd on May 28, 2013, 05:20:29 PM
Post by: Gobble Doc on May 28, 2013, 09:03:35 PM