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03-19-2020, 08:31 AM | #1 |
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No down riggers?
I will soon own a boat that will provide adequate comfort for me to try spring fishing on Winni.
Is there a chance that I can catch a salmon or trout without the use of a down rigger? If so, how so? Thanks! |
03-19-2020, 08:53 AM | #2 | |
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If I were you I would go Visit AJ's bait and tackle in Meredith and he can set you up with everything you need very inexpensively. Good luck! Dan
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03-19-2020, 12:42 PM | #3 | |
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I've been fishing the big lake for over 55 years, and, although the salmon fishing isn't as good as 10 years ago, you've still got a decent shot at a salmon. Sun-up till 8:00 am is your best time. Shiners, smelt, and various lures and flies, slowly drifted or trolled (1 to 1.5 mph)will do best. Use 4lb test with a the tiniest swivel possible, with a 6 foot to 8 ft fluorocarbon leader(4lb test) with a #6-8 hook(tiny). Hook the smelt or small shiner through both lips, and drift....let the bait swim, naturally. A good distance from the boat (200-300ft). The season starts April 1st, and the good top-water fishing lasts till the water temps get over 60 degrees. Twi-light til dark, is also, a good time to fish for salmon and lakers. If you're a novice, and you want a personal lesson on my tri-toon, which is docked near the Weirs channel, I have been known to take people out to get them familiar with the territory and the tactics...call me Winni Bob @ 617-678-1018 |
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03-19-2020, 09:04 PM | #4 |
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Thank you both for the tips and the offer to join Bob.
In the past I have fished swampy places for warm water species with 4# line and have lost enough lures to move to 6# for casting and 8# for trolling. I will have to recalibrate my hook setting power with 4# line! The new boat has a 115hp Yamaha which may not be able to idle slowly enough so drifting will my plan. Its arrival is set for the last week in April so I hope that's not too late for the dumber fish. Smarter fish seem to get the best of me. |
03-19-2020, 09:23 PM | #5 |
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Try tying a 5 gal bucket off your stern... that will slow you down. Attached one of my nice Rainbows Winni Bob |
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03-19-2020, 10:06 PM | #6 |
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I used to own a drogue but after letting it sit twenty five years unused I gave it away.
Do the fish bite better with a Lowes or a Home Depot bucket? |
03-20-2020, 07:59 AM | #7 | |
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I attach my anchor from the front cleat and it rides amidship on my side so I can monitor its position. Also it doesn’t get in the way of landing a fish (if used from a rear cleat.) |
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