We use downriggers when the water temps force the trout deeper in mid to late summer. We are using them a lot less nowadays as we’ve developed confidence with leadcore. Long line trolling with lead weights will also let you get deeper without a downrigger but the faster you troll the more lead you need to get down there. Example: currently at American lake the thermocline is about 35 feet where you start to see significantly cooler water. Hard (not impossible) to get down there with trolling weights. I’m currently experimenting with dipsey divers to try something different and they should easily get down to depth even in the summer. The good news is only on deep lakes that stratify and only in the middle to end of summer do you need to get very deep to catch trout. Most of the time in
I suppose I should have also answered your question better about other options. Leadcore allows some depth without additional weight but it’s limited especially at higher speeds. Online trolling weights get you down quicker and deeper. For reference a rule of thumb is 1.5mph with one ounce 100 feet back should get you 15-17 feet of depth. Add more weight, slow down, or let out more line as needed. Another thing to consider is your gear. For instance, some plugs are designed to dive and will add additional depth. As well, braided line in non buoyant, thinner, and cuts the water better=more depth. Fluorocarbon is also sinking so the combination of your rigging can add depth.
Did you use Downrigger ? Any tips on how to do without it ?
We use downriggers when the water temps force the trout deeper in mid to late summer. We are using them a lot less nowadays as we’ve developed confidence with leadcore. Long line trolling with lead weights will also let you get deeper without a downrigger but the faster you troll the more lead you need to get down there. Example: currently at American lake the thermocline is about 35 feet where you start to see significantly cooler water. Hard (not impossible) to get down there with trolling weights. I’m currently experimenting with dipsey divers to try something different and they should easily get down to depth even in the summer. The good news is only on deep lakes that stratify and only in the middle to end of summer do you need to get very deep to catch trout. Most of the time in
I suppose I should have also answered your question better about other options. Leadcore allows some depth without additional weight but it’s limited especially at higher speeds. Online trolling weights get you down quicker and deeper. For reference a rule of thumb is 1.5mph with one ounce 100 feet back should get you 15-17 feet of depth. Add more weight, slow down, or let out more line as needed. Another thing to consider is your gear. For instance, some plugs are designed to dive and will add additional depth. As well, braided line in non buoyant, thinner, and cuts the water better=more depth. Fluorocarbon is also sinking so the combination of your rigging can add depth.
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Thanks and welcome
are you sure that treble hooks are allowed on Sammamish?
As far as the rules I read there is no prohibition of trebles currently in effect for trout trolling in sammamish