snake7676
8/18/2008 7:06:00 PMWow! I cant seem to get any hits from cutts like i said before , I have tried dodgers with 3' to 4' leader dick nights or flat fish at the ends .I tried the shrimp oil and anis oil and still no luck . is it better to fish while sun is going down or in the morn. in deeper water or closer to shore I just cant get them to hit : ( ill keep trying till I get 1,nice fish and pic of the sun! you rock G-man the cutt slayer lmao L8TR !
G-Man
8/19/2008 8:06:00 AMsnake7676,
Early morning and just before dusk are typically the best times to fish for most any species and I have found that these cutts follow this general rule. They are without a doubt the apex predator in this lake as they will search out, find and take food throughout the entire water column. I haven't mastered the lake as kutthroatkilla has but have been giving the lake more attention as the price of gas keeps me from heading East of the mountains to fish for walleye. I've found that being able to properly understand what my fish finder is showing me has made a huge difference in my ability to catch fish in general. Knowing what the thermocline looks like as well as "seeing" bait balls and bottom structure is the key to this lake. Once you can "see" these items on your finder is is only a matter of locating the bait on which they are feeding. Right now it is most likely smelt which in turn feed on the shrimp and daphnia in the lake. They can be found most anywhere, but start with the major points along the lake shore and the floating bridges. It's only a matter of time before you catch a few and find out what works best for you. I like spoons, others use herring or spinners and even plugs, so keep at it!
Early morning and just before dusk are typically the best times to fish for most any species and I have found that these cutts follow this general rule. They are without a doubt the apex predator in this lake as they will search out, find and take food throughout the entire water column. I haven't mastered the lake as kutthroatkilla has but have been giving the lake more attention as the price of gas keeps me from heading East of the mountains to fish for walleye. I've found that being able to properly understand what my fish finder is showing me has made a huge difference in my ability to catch fish in general. Knowing what the thermocline looks like as well as "seeing" bait balls and bottom structure is the key to this lake. Once you can "see" these items on your finder is is only a matter of locating the bait on which they are feeding. Right now it is most likely smelt which in turn feed on the shrimp and daphnia in the lake. They can be found most anywhere, but start with the major points along the lake shore and the floating bridges. It's only a matter of time before you catch a few and find out what works best for you. I like spoons, others use herring or spinners and even plugs, so keep at it!