Browns Advice

[HuffBoy]

I've caught browns in the spring but haven't targeted them in the summer or fall. My understanding is to fish near the bottom in about 58 degrees? What lures work? Any advice for targeting them? I fish in Henderson and sometimes Mexico.

 

Thank you in advance.

[troutslayer81]

Thundersticks and Bay Rats!!!

 

[HuffBoy]

I've used them in the spring but didn't know you can use them in the summer? I thought spoons were used?

 

About how large? Troll them near bottom? Any idea what temps work?

 

 

Thanks!

[troutslayer81]

Of course, spoons will work just fine.... but stickbaits are money for browns year round!!!... the later we get in the fall, the closer in the BT's will move obvi and its just easier in tight to run em. Also, as far as temps go obvi cooler water is ideal but the further we get into the fall you can kinda but not totally throw temps out out of the equation (early September and onward) I can locate big schools of fish well outside of temps staging in front of the tribs, and I know some ppl will say different and find fish other ways but thats my experience and that's when I find that stickbaits start to outfish my spoons for BT's. Sizes, all different sizes will work, browns eat alwife and smelt that are sometimes 6-7in long so theyll eat bigger baits than you think. Use the sizes that correspond with whatever depth ur fichin. Bay Rat deep divers will work good until they move in close, for BT's and all other salmonoids! I've also done very well with live target banana baits (smelt) but they don't run as deep as the deep Bay Rats. Do yourself a favor and grab some anise scent (I also like herring) either smelly jelly or lunker lotion, put a layer on ur stickbaits (all lures) sometimes it'll get ya a few extra bites that day. Hope this helps and tight lines!!!

Edited August 27, 2022 by troutslayer81

[HuffBoy]

What does obvi stand for? Obviously? How does depth correspond with sizes of lures? Does depth determine colors? I used to use jointed rapalas. I also used to use thundersticks. Do they work? Like 15 bucks now…Any spoon size or color suggestions? What depth works with the diver bay rats?

 

Thanks for taking time out to help. 

[troutslayer81]

Different size stickbaits dive pre determined depths,  should be marked on the package. All different colors, all different sizes. Rapalas are awesome!! I personally just prefer thundersticks cause I'm old school, and Bay Rats. Spoons same thing all different size/colors, but you can't go wrong with natural colors most of the time. Natural color during sunny days. florescent patterns for cloudy days (and stained water).

[HuffBoy]

I believe they use bay rats for walleye too!

 

But the browns aren’t as deep as the salmon?

[troutslayer81]

Walleye love Bay Rats, and most other stickbaits. You'll find browns shallower than kings yes. Watch for lake flips (upwelling) during the summer months, and that colder water will usually draw them closer to shore especially around mouths of tributaries. Aside from that, target them between like 50-110 fow during the summer. Start shallower first thing in the a.m., and slide out as the the morning goes by if you need to. Also, if you can find pockets of stained water, there will probably be BTs around more times than not.

Edited August 27, 2022 by troutslayer81

[whaler1]

Look for where 60 degree water meets the bottom. Fish one rod five feet ish above that and another up another ten. 
If in 50 feet of depth or more run 20 foot leads. In my opinion mag spoons work best this time of year and you won’t catch as many skipper kings. 1.8 to 2.5 MPH. 

Take your time and cover some water. Don’t be afraid to go a little deeper or a little shallower. Good luck!

[HuffBoy]

Thank you so much. I will try it next time out in the morning and head out for salmon late morning. For some reason the salmon haven’t hit first light this year for me. Personally I love BT fish to eat the most!

[troutslayer81]

There a blast to catch too!!!.. since you can use lighter gear to fish for em. Good luck out there dude,  lmk how you make out!!

[whaler1]

Kings are mixed in with the Browns now. 
you’d be surprised how many big Kings are caught out of temp this time of year. 

[troutslayer81]

Whaler, what area do you fish normally?... I'm from Webster still live in the area and fish primarily between 4mile and the G.... wondering if anyone's been picking any sharks up in tight yet??

Edited August 27, 2022 by troutslayer81

[whaler1]

Braddocks 

couple weeks ago in 70 degree water in tight. Was supposed to be a Brown. 

 

[troutslayer81]

Surprise!!!..... nice fish!.. if that was a couple weeks ago, I'd assume that means there's probably even more around now.

[HuffBoy]

Nice!

 

these were in 46 degrees 

[troutslayer81]

Oh nice looking fish there!!!.... getting me fired up dude