Sandy Creek 6-26

[American-Honey]

Fishing Report

Your Name / Boat Name:American Honey

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TRIP OVERVIEW

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Date(s):6-26-11

Time on Water:7:30am-12:30pm

Weather/Temp: I thought it was Summer??

Wind Speed/Direction:

Waves: 1-2

Surface Temp: 57-60

Location: Sandy Creek

LAT/LONG (GPS Cords):

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FISHING RESULTS

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Total Hits: 11

Total Boated:10

Species Breakdown: 5 King and 5 Lake Trout

Hot Lure: Atomik 42nd Combo and Metallic Glow Frog

Trolling Speed: 2-2.5

Down Speed:?

Boat Depth: 100-180

Lure Depth: 55-80

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SUMMARY & FURTHER DETAILS

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Was my second time out in my second year of Lake O. salmon fishing and (knock on wood) haven't been skunked this year. I'm calling that an improvement over a frustrating start last year.

Switched my diver rod to wire (from Power Pro) the start of this year and for some reason it helped. I never caught one fish on a diver last year, or on a SpinDoctor/fly combo. But this year it has almost half the fish I've caught so far (compared to the two riggers) and some of the nicer ones.

Fished mainly in the 140-160 depth and found around 70-80 feet down was the best producer. Caught our best King for the day about 30 secs after adjusting the diver from 185 back(1.5 setting) to 240. I don't have any down speed/temp reading yet, so I generally just follow the herd with the hope that they know something.

Still learning every time I go out and still find it every bit exciting as the first when that release pops. I owe this site and the many contributors 100% for all the knowledge I have gained, thank you.

[Silver Fox]

Great job and keep at it!

[W.W.IV.]

[FREEMAN77]

nice job

[motoman]

sounds like you could be the 2011 sandy creek shoot out champion keep on em and don't let the pack out of sight!

[American-Honey]

Thanks guys.

I don't know about champion , but I would of loved to get into the Sandy Creek shootout. But unfortunately, well not unfortunately, I will be trying my hand at surf fishing and pickling my liver in the Outer Banks that Saturday.