![]() ![]() A slow steady movement of the bait will help make it look alive, vary the speed and how high you raise and drop the jig until you get bit then repeat. This works well as a second rod technique or when you just do not want to move it. Dead sticking is when you place a bait in the water column and do not move it, a fish will swim by and eat the bait. ![]() Points, deeper humps, and flat areas attract these predators.Ī few general techniques will work on all these fish. 3/8 ounce jig heads, 1-3” plastics (twister tails, grubs and tubes) spoons or just plain bait. ![]() Lake trout live in deeper water35’-120’ of water), eat crawfish, larger bugs, minnows and fish. Brook trout tend to roam certain areas of a lake, points and weed beds seem to hold fish. A small bright colored jig or spoon tipped with a meal worm or wax worm will generally get bit.īrook trout can be very eager to eat small jigs and spoons, live in shallow water and have a unique flavor. They live in shallow water (under 15’) and eat bugs, crawfish and small minnows. Rainbows cruise the shoreline but do tend to stall on points and the backs of small coves. They are fairly easy to catch and most people seem to like their flavor. Rainbow trout are plentiful in the county. If you want to stay toasty warm, a hut and heater can be added for comfort. Lake trout gear should be a little heavier, a medium to med hvy rod, 8-10lb test line. Rainbows and brook trout gear should be light rods with a small indicator and 4-6lb test. A short rod, small box of jigs and a little bait. Ice augers can be gas, electric or hand operated. You will need warm clothes, good boots (preferably waterproof) an extra pair of gloves. A bunch of people standing out in the cold staring at a hole? Not at all, it’s like a chess match with a fish. If you’ve never tried ice fishing, it might look ridiculous. The best one is to go catch breakfast, the other is to eat fresh fish for breakfast. There are 2 reasons to get up early in the winter. The air is brisk, snow crunches when you walk on it and the magnificent sunrises are forever imprinted in my memories. Winter mornings in the Rockies hold a special place in my heart. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |