Lamoille 0/2

[plantstone]

Took the wind predicts at face value and set up south of the causeway out of the Lamoille. Gusty, but, 1-2's for the most part. From mouth of Lamoille to Robinson Point and back. Nada. Nothing on the screen for much of that venture. But decided to focus on the mouth of the Lamoille and started seeing some action on the screen. Had the rigger fire twice (once 20' down, once 15' down in
60-25 FOW. Both huge hits. One jumped to shake off. 100' behind the boat and huge silver out of the water. 6lb's easy. Steelie? Salmon? Nothing in the boat, but 2 nice tugs. No takers on the long line.

[Reelax]

Very interesting Forrest.. How deep was the water under the bridge on the south side? Thanks for the report.

[fishhuntadventure]

...Nothing in the boat, but 2 nice tugs...

You must use the same brand hooks I do.

So far this spring I think I should check the bottom of my boat for words that read:
"Nothing silver allowed within 25 feet" but thankfully lakers can't read.

[plantstone]

[/quote]You must use the same brand hooks I do. [/quote]

Me thinks it has to do with a bad gear in my reel (most likely from frostbiting) Both cases my rod was doubled over and line was stripping out, but the drag wasn't kicking in? I had just replaced a gear in that reel and thought I was all set, but....

Matt, I launched from the river and never went near the bridge, sorry.

[raz]

Cruising out in front of the river often produces fish this time of year. Might be time to replace a well worn out reel?