Gringo Pescador
11/9/2008 2:59:00 PMThat is two people that will remember that day for the rest of their lives...
bazzdude
11/9/2008 3:48:00 PMWow,nice fish. I fished Rufus last year when the nets broke and i cought 90+ fish in two days(triploids)I was woundering where could i drop my 12' aluminum boat with only a trolling motor on it in at? I fished the nets when i went there, so i am not to fimiliar with that area yet.I also her troling flies is the way to go huh> Bottom fihing any good,trolling with weeding ring,i have never trolled with a fly so i don;t know how to hook that up yet. Ok, well keep the lines tight,thanks
Jacob Tieszen
11/9/2008 4:55:00 PMI'm going down to rufus woods soon where is the best places to fish at.(shallow,deep,shade,sun)
Big D
11/9/2008 5:01:00 PMHello,
Anyone that has Rufus Woods fly trolling info.
I follow the posts about Rufus Woods very closely. When and if you have the time, could you please post a discription of how you troll the surface and what you use while doing so. I see people talking about trolling flies all the time and I would really like to learn how it's done. A couple of photos of the fly setup would be even better.
Thanks all & good luck on the water.
Anyone that has Rufus Woods fly trolling info.
I follow the posts about Rufus Woods very closely. When and if you have the time, could you please post a discription of how you troll the surface and what you use while doing so. I see people talking about trolling flies all the time and I would really like to learn how it's done. A couple of photos of the fly setup would be even better.
Thanks all & good luck on the water.
The Redneck Emo
11/9/2008 8:37:00 PM"Banged 41 Bows" i didnt know you guys did that on guide trips... haha just kidding. its probably because im jealous haha nice work
jetman221
11/11/2008 6:02:00 AMjust so everone knows you really dont need a guide to fish that lake it is extremly simple on what to use really you dont even need a boat but i guess you dont know till ya try tho
jetman221
11/11/2008 6:09:00 AMbazz there is a little boat launch about half a mile below the pens which is the best place to fish you take the omak lake columbia river road it is on a private ranch but as long as you respect it they let you use it it is the tim's ranch but if your not going to go to the pens is to troll wedding rings or rapalas straight across the river from the state park start at the pipe on the beach and work back and worth to the next park down
blufin loui
11/11/2008 9:16:00 AMhey jetman221,
nice pic of your boat. just wanted to pipe in on the stated simplicity of fishing at RW. Still fresh in my memory are the first (several) experiences on RW, and I had been told how easy it was to catch these big triploids. I remember several trips to RW where the catch rate was low or nonexistent. Needless to say, I had to pay my dues (time on the water) before the term simple meant anything regarding my attempts at catching RW trout. Yes it is a simple matter for those in the know (or just lucky) to catch trout in these waters consistently, but I have persons asking the same questions as I see here on the forum. These same people have tried methods told them, and would sparaticly catch fish, but to those who consistently catch fish, they have developed specific techniques to do so. I'm aware that you can chunk a hunk of worm, power bait, or marshmallows (along with a long list of other baits) just about anywhere in RW and catch a trout. But two (2) fish (even little ones) and you're through. There are bait fishermen who have tweaked the setup to be more productive, along with knowing just where to put the bait. Also, there are several persons on this forum who "knock em dead" with Rooster tails. I've a box of Rooster Tails, but I can count the tripps I've caught on them on one hand. Go figure. I'll keep my box of Rooster Tails because they are a great lure, but I have found other offerings that "I feel more confident in", therefore utilize more often. .
Bazzdude, there is great fishing to be had right above the can line and along the shore/weed-line above the boat launch (non-tribal side). Float tubes, canoes, and kayaks are utilized with good success. Be watchful of the wind though, as it can hit in there pretty strongly. I'm not a veteran troller, but there appears to be success "draggin" a dark woolly bugger style fly behind a "small" dodger or spinner rig. I have caught trout pullin Crocodile lures in a Perch color also. Just put your lure in the water beside the boat and watch what speed makes the lure have action. Long line out behind boat seems to be productive, experiment. One thing I "have " done is to put a slipsinker (1/8 oz) on the line, then a barrel swivel, then about 24 inches of leader. Tied on a fly (your fav nymph/woolybugger design) and put out 60-100 feet of line and troll in a zigzag pattern out from the weed line. shorten or lengthen line if necessary. I like to keep rod in hand while doing this, and give short jerks or long sweeps as trolling. sometimes this will trigger a following fish to bite.It does work.
Good luck and maybe someone else will share some useful tips.
Good fishing Man.
nice pic of your boat. just wanted to pipe in on the stated simplicity of fishing at RW. Still fresh in my memory are the first (several) experiences on RW, and I had been told how easy it was to catch these big triploids. I remember several trips to RW where the catch rate was low or nonexistent. Needless to say, I had to pay my dues (time on the water) before the term simple meant anything regarding my attempts at catching RW trout. Yes it is a simple matter for those in the know (or just lucky) to catch trout in these waters consistently, but I have persons asking the same questions as I see here on the forum. These same people have tried methods told them, and would sparaticly catch fish, but to those who consistently catch fish, they have developed specific techniques to do so. I'm aware that you can chunk a hunk of worm, power bait, or marshmallows (along with a long list of other baits) just about anywhere in RW and catch a trout. But two (2) fish (even little ones) and you're through. There are bait fishermen who have tweaked the setup to be more productive, along with knowing just where to put the bait. Also, there are several persons on this forum who "knock em dead" with Rooster tails. I've a box of Rooster Tails, but I can count the tripps I've caught on them on one hand. Go figure. I'll keep my box of Rooster Tails because they are a great lure, but I have found other offerings that "I feel more confident in", therefore utilize more often. .
Bazzdude, there is great fishing to be had right above the can line and along the shore/weed-line above the boat launch (non-tribal side). Float tubes, canoes, and kayaks are utilized with good success. Be watchful of the wind though, as it can hit in there pretty strongly. I'm not a veteran troller, but there appears to be success "draggin" a dark woolly bugger style fly behind a "small" dodger or spinner rig. I have caught trout pullin Crocodile lures in a Perch color also. Just put your lure in the water beside the boat and watch what speed makes the lure have action. Long line out behind boat seems to be productive, experiment. One thing I "have " done is to put a slipsinker (1/8 oz) on the line, then a barrel swivel, then about 24 inches of leader. Tied on a fly (your fav nymph/woolybugger design) and put out 60-100 feet of line and troll in a zigzag pattern out from the weed line. shorten or lengthen line if necessary. I like to keep rod in hand while doing this, and give short jerks or long sweeps as trolling. sometimes this will trigger a following fish to bite.It does work.
Good luck and maybe someone else will share some useful tips.
Good fishing Man.
blufin loui
11/11/2008 6:52:00 PMThank ya..........Thank ya very much (EP), sorry bout that, but drove through Mississippi once and it kinda stuck.
Also Iforgot to mention there were kind souls (fishermen) who continued to share info, and tips.
Keep up the good work all
Also Iforgot to mention there were kind souls (fishermen) who continued to share info, and tips.
Keep up the good work all
Hal
11/12/2008 6:09:00 AMI know that there are only a couple of guides authorized for Rufus Woods, you must be one of them? There is a sign when you launch at Seaton Groove.
cenels2
11/13/2008 10:04:00 AMBig D,
I've had tremendous success at RW just trolling with a Black Wooly Bugger right on the surface. (No weight or flashers) Just tie one directly to your line and adjust your trolling speed beween 1 and 2.5 MPH until you find a speed that is working on that particular day. My last trip was on 11/10/08. Just my brother-in-law and myself and we caught 50 +/- trout during the day. Good Luck and Tight Lines. C
I've had tremendous success at RW just trolling with a Black Wooly Bugger right on the surface. (No weight or flashers) Just tie one directly to your line and adjust your trolling speed beween 1 and 2.5 MPH until you find a speed that is working on that particular day. My last trip was on 11/10/08. Just my brother-in-law and myself and we caught 50 +/- trout during the day. Good Luck and Tight Lines. C