Downrigger Lures For Lake Trout

Apex - Size 45 Purple Pearl Line Class Record 16 lbs.
Downrigger lures for lake trout. Flashy Fish lures can be trolled right on the bottom with a downrigger or lead-core line andbecause of their light weightthey just glide over the rocks and snags that other types of lures. As with the banana baits troll the swim baits at a much faster speed than normal. Another popular technique for trolling for lake trout is to use a dodger or flasher.
A lure is attached to the downrigger by clipping the fishing line to the metal cable. The only real disadvantages to downriggers is the added equipment and of course reeling them up and down if you dont have electric ones. 19062019 The basics of downrigger trolling for trout and landlocked salmon are pretty simple and straight forward.
13082018 Outfitter Mike Howe walks you through a basic downrigger set up for trolling Lake Trout on Flathead Lake Montana. Nonie Goldsmith Victoria BC Lure. A strip of cut bait can be used as well.
Next in line is a two-foot-wind for approximately 500 which is suitable for bigger. A white buck tail jig is an excellent lure for jigging for lake trout. Downriggers are obviously the most proficient way to work the thermocline effectively.
When a fish bites the line pops off the clip so the fish can be fought to the boat. 2 ounces is a good all round size. The best dodger trolling speed for lake trout is between 15 mph and 2 mph.
In this video Ill show you how they work how to set it up and how to trol. World Record Kokanee Salmon - 9lbs 6oz Okanagan Lake BC - June 18 1988 Caught By. 19052013 The downrigger is put at the depth you want and it takes your lure with it.