Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 06, 2021, 06:52:14 PM
Post by: ne kid on January 06, 2021, 07:37:01 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 06, 2021, 07:44:38 PM
Post by: Doublelunger on January 06, 2021, 07:53:02 PM
Post by: cbond3318 on January 06, 2021, 07:56:18 PM
Seriously, same rules apply , little heavier line and warmer clothes. Couple good spots just above Chief Joe if you end up down that way.
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on January 06, 2021, 09:28:53 PM
Post by: 270Flat on January 06, 2021, 09:54:02 PM
Was there a few weeks back. Water was high but we managed several fish with a couple 20” for the boys. Hot bite was pink with orange power eggs. We threw everything at them and they kept at that combo. A little secret sauce never hurts too 😉
I like to use 4lb test and the ultra light rod. Fights like a steelhead with the light set up.
Post by: 270Flat on January 06, 2021, 10:16:00 PM
Post by: hughjorgan on January 06, 2021, 10:40:04 PM
I don't often ask for help but man I need a bit of fishing in my life and want to broaden my horizons. Winter bank fishing for some fat rainbows sounds like fun. So what are the hot tips and tricks to catch some trout? Looking around keller ferry but open to suggestions. Thanks guys :hello:
Karl it is pretty simple. I live not far from Keller but have seen a number of ways work successfully. Usually a worm and marshmallow and scent work with a slip sinker and four foot leader. Same setup replace the marshmallow with power bait. Or slip sinker with four foot leader and a sinker tipped with power bait. PM if you want more specifics with a spot to try at Keller.
Post by: buckcanyonlodge on January 07, 2021, 05:23:41 AM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on January 07, 2021, 05:27:39 AM
Post by: Dhoey07 on January 07, 2021, 07:01:33 AM
Steelhead size slip bobber set at 10-14' with half a worm and krill scent on a #8 baitholder. Cast it out as far as you can and it will slowly drift downstream.
Or
Egg sinker, swivel, 4' leader, two marshmallows in either pink or green, half of worm and shrimp or krill scent on a #8 baitholder. Cast it out as far as you can.
Use your steelhead rod and cast out as far as you can!! That seems to be critical where I fish. I have brought a lot of people down there and usually will out fish them 2:1 because they didn't listen and only brought their trout rod and can't cast out that far.
I fish Fort Spokane.
Post by: RugerRay on January 07, 2021, 07:32:44 AM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on January 07, 2021, 07:35:20 AM
Post by: Timberstalker on January 07, 2021, 07:37:10 AM
But is anyone catching fish now
Cryder - he is always catching them.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 07, 2021, 07:42:21 AM
Post by: ctwiggs1 on January 07, 2021, 07:44:00 AM
Post by: Jonathan_S on January 07, 2021, 07:56:20 AM
We used to catch some great fish on terrible cold days.
Post by: ne kid on January 07, 2021, 08:10:34 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 07, 2021, 08:13:36 AM
Anise marshmallows (2) to float a full nightcrawler up 2-4' at the first drop-off :IBCOOL:take me and I'll pay you in Diet Mountain Dew and doritos :chuckle:
We used to catch some great fish on terrible cold days.
But seriously 8)
Post by: baldopepper on January 07, 2021, 08:41:50 AM
Post by: buckcanyonlodge on January 07, 2021, 09:23:39 AM
We've found this cold weather is the best time of the year to catch fish. Not the most comfortable though. As another poster mentioned, be aware that many of the bigger fish we hook are redbands or have adipose fins. If you fish where there is easy access seems the wardens are also out checking more this time of year. Obviously from the posts, all types of baits and methods work so just go prepared to experiment a bit.
Cold weather is the best.. It was 2 below when we caught the fish in these pics. 15 fish in 45 min.A liberal dose of Lamprey Oil seems to work pretty well. I found a source for Lamprey Oil up in B.C. The trout love it.
Post by: ctwiggs1 on January 07, 2021, 09:41:10 AM
Post by: Dhoey07 on January 07, 2021, 10:18:32 AM
How you cooking those up? Just fillet or smoking?Both. They make quite a fillet for a trout
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 07, 2021, 10:30:05 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 07, 2021, 10:31:38 AM
Post by: rasbo on January 07, 2021, 01:12:43 PM
Post by: TommyH on January 07, 2021, 01:35:17 PM
Post by: buckcanyonlodge on January 07, 2021, 01:59:27 PM
Post by: Elmer Fletch on January 11, 2021, 07:55:08 PM
Post by: Dhoey07 on January 12, 2021, 06:58:45 AM
Can someone help me decipher retention limit rules for Lake Roosevelt? for example: "Little Dalles power line crossing upstream 1.7 miles to marked rock point CRC (549)"... Searched Little Dales power line on google and it took me to Dalles, OR everytime. Specifically interested in waters upstream of Hunters. Which section of regulations cover that area? http://www.eregulations.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20WAFW-VLR6.pdf - page 96.
Little Dalles is above China Bend. Search Marble, Wa and it will put you there.
Post by: Mr Mykiss on January 13, 2021, 06:17:45 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 13, 2021, 09:34:21 AM
Sorry Karl. I was a little late in seeing this...I’m not telling you s#%t!!!you shut your mouth when you're talking to me! Keep that up and I won't let you take me walleye fishing! :o
Post by: Gobble Doc on January 14, 2021, 04:38:10 PM
I fish for them like I fish for steelhead.. Slip bobber, jig , and shrimp. Or cast a Krocodile in Bikini Pearl color. I have a two rod permit so I have one rod with orange power nugget tipped with a white power egg and the other rod the slip bobber. Of course I fish further north than Keller. Watch out for "native" redside.
Post by: Limhangerslayer on January 14, 2021, 06:20:44 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 17, 2021, 08:49:55 PM
Post by: Dan-o on January 17, 2021, 09:00:45 PM
Post by: rasbo on January 18, 2021, 03:31:40 PM
Well the weather was beautiful on Saturday and the water was like glass. Fished all day and got zero bites. I'm blaming all of you guys for the terrible advice :chuckle:we did well today,my wife did awesome one limit.
Post by: Timberstalker on January 18, 2021, 04:01:15 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 18, 2021, 04:39:59 PM
So for the pro's out there.....gamey blamed the high water for the slow bite. There was a dozen folks we could see and we only saw 1 other fish caught. Opinions on high/low water zapping fish temporarily?
Post by: hughjorgan on January 18, 2021, 04:51:16 PM
Post by: Limhangerslayer on January 18, 2021, 05:19:17 PM
Beauty!I already told you the problem Karl, you didn’t drink a single beer. Even if you get deathly ill. It’s worth it!!!
So for the pro's out there.....gamey blamed the high water for the slow bite. There was a dozen folks we could see and we only saw 1 other fish caught. Opinions on high/low water zapping fish temporarily?
Post by: Limhangerslayer on January 18, 2021, 05:21:02 PM
Post by: Ridgeratt on January 18, 2021, 06:10:09 PM
I think you were privileged to a good bit of information.
Had you asked about people's honey holes you might have gotten a bunch more. I usually fish farther north but it is still fishing.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 18, 2021, 06:15:06 PM
Post by: rasbo on January 18, 2021, 07:02:45 PM
Well I did have a local guide who is a seasoned roosevelt trout slayer. Didnt pay him enough apparently :chuckle:you could be a 90 % er..... :chuckle:
Post by: GASoline71 on February 04, 2021, 08:44:00 AM
Gary
Post by: Skyvalhunter on February 04, 2021, 08:48:04 AM
Post by: Jonathan_S on February 04, 2021, 10:33:43 AM
Well I did have a local guide who is a seasoned roosevelt trout slayer. Didnt pay him enough apparently :chuckle:
Hey it's been great everytime since then 😂
Post by: Timberstalker on February 04, 2021, 10:46:51 AM