ehukai
5/9/2010 10:11:00 PMHow fast were you going? Seems like I see most people going slow (1mph)
For similar time constraints you mention, I'd like to get some exercise while fishing and start using some paddle power. If I drop much below 3 to 4mph though its probably not worth it. Thanks for the advice
For similar time constraints you mention, I'd like to get some exercise while fishing and start using some paddle power. If I drop much below 3 to 4mph though its probably not worth it. Thanks for the advice
fishmanjh
5/10/2010 7:06:00 AMFor 2" Spoons .. Canadian Wonders etc ..or my Old Abalone I run 2.5-3.0 mph max. ... I get good erratic action, instead of at the higher speeds, where it is a constant spinning action with no flutter. If you watch closely at the slower speeds it will rotate, and then flutter, rotate some more ... then flutter, which I prefer.
Also for a plug cut Herring it doesn't take much more then 1.5 - 2.0 mph ... You could easily mooch it from a row boat. Tiny Herring and 1oz maybe more, and a person can cover the whole water column, and also troll with it. Sometimes a down rigger is not the best way to go.
When I first started on the Lake 20+ years ago, I had a little Aluminum boat with a 5hp motor. I used the motor to get where I was going, and when I fished, I rowed. Depending on the lure you get a much better erratic motion. Back then (and still now) I often use a Wedding ring type lure with worms, and do just fine. My Original "Olde Skool" Pacific Mariner "Salmon Moocher" had Oar Locks for just that purpose.
I fish both sides .... They say to fish the Windward side, yet if you watch closely on a windy day, the Leeward side has 'Boiling" water due to the currents from the Windward side which draw bait.
Ps... I did get out on Sunday .. Fished 520 for a change, and we got a few. It was so calm in the AM, debris was everywhere, and it was tough till the wind came up a bit. It's amazing how dirty that lake can be. Picked up about 10 tennis balls for my Black Lab!!
Also for a plug cut Herring it doesn't take much more then 1.5 - 2.0 mph ... You could easily mooch it from a row boat. Tiny Herring and 1oz maybe more, and a person can cover the whole water column, and also troll with it. Sometimes a down rigger is not the best way to go.
When I first started on the Lake 20+ years ago, I had a little Aluminum boat with a 5hp motor. I used the motor to get where I was going, and when I fished, I rowed. Depending on the lure you get a much better erratic motion. Back then (and still now) I often use a Wedding ring type lure with worms, and do just fine. My Original "Olde Skool" Pacific Mariner "Salmon Moocher" had Oar Locks for just that purpose.
I fish both sides .... They say to fish the Windward side, yet if you watch closely on a windy day, the Leeward side has 'Boiling" water due to the currents from the Windward side which draw bait.
Ps... I did get out on Sunday .. Fished 520 for a change, and we got a few. It was so calm in the AM, debris was everywhere, and it was tough till the wind came up a bit. It's amazing how dirty that lake can be. Picked up about 10 tennis balls for my Black Lab!!
ehukai
5/10/2010 11:40:00 PMMany Thanks. I'll give it a whirl. Sounds like I'll be at the top end of the speed, but 'I'm goin for a workout' is much better received these days than 'goin fishin'