In the mid to late summer when the lakes have a strong thermocline established the Kokanee will stack up in this zone. This tight schooling effect makes Kokanee an easy target for large trout to forage on. One effective trolling method is to troll 4-inch plugs below the school of fish. This will mimic an injured Kokanee that is appetizing for a hungry trout … [Read more...]
Tip – Fishing Line Setbacks off Downriggers
Most experienced anglers have their own preference on how far they setback their line from the downrigger canon ball. There’s a lot of variables that can go into deciding what the optimum setback is such type of fish you are targeting, depth and speed, etc. Here’s an easy proven formula that tends to work almost every time in freshwater fishing applications. It is called the … [Read more...]
Tip – Leader Lengths for Lake Trolls
What is the right leader length when trolling a lure such as a wedding ring behind a set of Gang or Lake Troll flashers? There really is no right answer, however following this basic guideline will help increase your results. When the water clarity is extreme you want to lengthen your leader further away from your flashers. Many times in clear water fish will stay back from … [Read more...]
Fall Cranking for B.C. Bass
Water temperatures are dropping, but don’t put away those reaction baits just yet. With temps in the 50s around the province (10 to 15 degrees Celsius), bass are feeding hard on baitfish before winter hits. If you’ve read much about bass fishing in the U.S. you’ve heard that crankbaits are the penultimate fall bait. Shad are dying off in the southern lakes and that means … [Read more...]
Fundamentals of Fishing with Plugs
When fishing bigger water bodies in British Columbia by far one of the most effective methods in hooking big fish is by trolling a plug. Plug fishing has been around for many years and is continuing to grow in popularity within the angling community. Most of the stories of big fish being caught in BC usually give credit to a secret plug and how that plug was presented! This … [Read more...]
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