How's my plan for Friday? (Still in pursuit of first lake trout)
Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2021 10:51 am
Hi, everyone. I'm still in pursuit of my first lake trout. The forecast for Friday morning is low wind so that's my next shot (I fish from a kayak, wind makes things difficult). Would all you experts please tell me if my plan is a good one?
I'll put in at Converse Bay and fish the 70-90 feet deep shelf just north of the bay. I have 2oz jigs, a 2oz spoon and a 4oz spoon. I'll jig those bouncing on the bottom, occasionally reeling quickly up to simulate a bait fish fleeing upward then drop it back down to the bottom. I won't worry too much if my tiny fish finder doesn't show fish on the bottom (I've been told bottom-hugging lakers don't always show up).
Anything you'd do differently? Fish a different place in the Burlington-ish area? Work the lures differently? I have a slide diver so I could troll if that would be better - only braid on the reels though which I hear may be a problem with fleas, and with the slide diver my depth would be approximate.
Thanks for the feedback everyone! I really want to get one these fish! I know opinions are divided about their palatability but I'd like to try one on the grill - seems like the population could sustain a couple being harvested.
Or, if anyone is headed out Friday morning near-ish Burlington and wants to teach an enthusiastic lake trout novice, I'd gladly join you!
I'll put in at Converse Bay and fish the 70-90 feet deep shelf just north of the bay. I have 2oz jigs, a 2oz spoon and a 4oz spoon. I'll jig those bouncing on the bottom, occasionally reeling quickly up to simulate a bait fish fleeing upward then drop it back down to the bottom. I won't worry too much if my tiny fish finder doesn't show fish on the bottom (I've been told bottom-hugging lakers don't always show up).
Anything you'd do differently? Fish a different place in the Burlington-ish area? Work the lures differently? I have a slide diver so I could troll if that would be better - only braid on the reels though which I hear may be a problem with fleas, and with the slide diver my depth would be approximate.
Thanks for the feedback everyone! I really want to get one these fish! I know opinions are divided about their palatability but I'd like to try one on the grill - seems like the population could sustain a couple being harvested.
Or, if anyone is headed out Friday morning near-ish Burlington and wants to teach an enthusiastic lake trout novice, I'd gladly join you!