New to the site

[dhhurlburt]

Good afternoon all, this is Dave and I'm new to the site. I've started pursuing trolling for lake fish as a means to spend time with my boys.  I'm sure I'll ask all kinds of silly rookie questions, but my intentions are always good. I look forward to learning as much as I can from all you salty dogs.

 

My very first question is what kind of setup is a good one for downrigger and a few reliable bait patterns. I am familiar with downrigger use..I spent many hours trolling the gulf stream while I was in the Navy stationed in Chsrelston. Any help would be greatly appreciated. 

 

Thank You

Dave

[whaler1]

Welcome Dave. Lots of good people here. Where and when do you plan on fishing?



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[NymphO]

Can't beat a couple good spoons. Easy to run, catches em all ! Browns, Lakers, king's, cohos, steelies etc.

[dhhurlburt]

Whaler1....I'm getting all the pieces together for the downriggers and a couple rigs with dipsey divers.  So far just trolled some stick baits in close and bounced some jigs for smallies. 

 

I launch out of bear creek in Ontario NY. Its not very busy and close to home

 

NymphO...thanks for the info. Spoons seem to be the go to..maybe time for a new tackle box dedicated to spoons and flies