Trolling big bear 9/22

[pwynn]

Caught 4 today 3 on the little spoon I made myself and 1 on a f5 perch rapala. I don't have pictures of the fish because I was able to release all of them since the water is cooler at 58 degrees. The fish are moving since the water is cooling so they are pretty scattered. I got 1 at China island 1 in front of North Shore landing and 2 by the west ramp monitoring bouy. People where catching fish all the way to the observatory. All fish were caught from the surface down to 2 colors. So they are coming up and should really start to get active soon.

[billy b]

When we used to fish it regularly the Perch and Metallic Perch Needlefish were always winners ... use #1 early in the spring and #2 later. The Rapalas ... perch and fire minnow are gr8t Raps

2 colors is NICE ... maybe can use straight mono ... instead of lead core?

[pwynn]

When we used to fish it regularly the Perch and Metallic Perch Needlefish were always winners ... use #1 early in the spring and #2 later. The Rapals ... perch and fire perch are gr8t as you mentioned.

2 colors is NICE ... maybe can use straight mono ... instead of lead core?

i did troll straight mono but i was getting bit at around 10 feet. I expect them to be up on the surface real soon.

[troutdog]

Nice report pwynn, I like that little spoon you made...congrats on sticking some fish with it!


TD

[Cameron]

Awesome report thanks for sharing and I am trying to plan another trip SOON.

[bstolton]

Glad to see someone caught fish, I was up there the whole week and never caught one while trolling. The lake was a mess, between the low level and all the algae. Actually left thursday morning because it was so windy. Never tried the perch pattern, guess i`ll have to remember it for next time.

[billy b]

Caught 4 today 3 on the little spoon I made myself and 1 on a f5 perch rapala. I don't have pictures of the fish because I was able to release all of them since the water is cooler at 58 degrees. The fish are moving since the water is cooling so they are pretty scattered. I got 1 at China island 1 in front of North Shore landing and 2 by the west ramp monitoring bouy. People where catching fish all the way to the observatory. All fish were caught from the surface down to 2 colors. So they are coming up and should really start to get active soon.

GREAT LOOOKING lure . That Perch Rapala should work well.