Skan help

[Meoj1234]

Hi All

Have been running my downriggers around skaneatelas without luck the last 2 weeks

 

Running between 35-70 over 60-100 FOW.  Small spoons.

 

Any ideas where the trout hide this time of year?

[rusty1034]

I haven't been there in awhile, but something small in a perch pattern can do well. A fire tiger needlefish for example. The first three hours of the day are usually the best.

Good luck , be patient, and eat what you catch. There's none better !

Rusty

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[walnut109]

We have been out nearly once a week since 7/1. We have caught RT, LT and a few LLS pretty consistently, but have not seen many other's raising a net.   Lots of schools of small perch right now.  Smaller spoons work best and early morning is the only time we have been out.  Riggers set at 65 feet has been a good start for us.  After 9:00 AM has been slow, but LT can be had over 100 feet after that.  Speed can be critical also.  Fluorocarbon leader is a must.  The fish are there. Good luck. 

[walnut109]

Also, our most productive water has been between 125 to 165 feet deep.

[Meoj1234]

Thanks Guys I think I have been fishing too shallow and not early enough.  I will also try my fire tiger. I have been going as slow as I can with a trolling bag.  What speed are you using?  Also - Is there a particular lake point to start around or should I just run over 100 FOW.  I have been spotting fish at 70 last few days now that you mention it.

[walnut109]

Fish should be anywhere in the lake, but since we launch at the state boat launch we typically stay between the launch and Mandana.  Our most productive speeds have been over 2 and under 3.  Lakers will liker it slower.

[Meoj1234]

You guys are the best - I did all of the above and have had some great luck

 

4 Rainbows

2 Lakers

 

Bam.......

[walnut109]

^{Glad you got into some fish.   That's what the forum is about.}