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Fly Fishing: Forums  Search   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in         Flies And Fins Forum Index -> Fresh Water Fly Fishing Forum View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message Hunter Newbie Joined: Dec 06, 2006 Posts: 39 Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 7:34 am    Post subject: Lakers on the fly? Ok, it's finally spring up here in Maine. The water is high, mud season is getting into full swing, the peepers are starting, and with any luck the ice will be off some of the bigger lakes in the next two weeks. Something tells me now is the time to chase lake trout with a fly. I've never tried chasing lakers with a flyrod before and am hoping to cross them off my list this spring. Any suggestions on what to use and when? Water temps are hovering in the mid 30's still (I know- I went for a swim in my waders chasing salmon at GLS on Thursday). Things have been off to a slow start, but with warmer weather here this week, I'm hoping things will pick up soon. Thanks, Dave Back to top Barbless Newbie Joined: Jan 09, 2007 Posts: 6 Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 7:55 am    Post subject: While I dont know much about how the lakers respond in Maine Lakes. Here in NY they can be caught for about the next month before they move to deeper waters. I fish for them at the mouth of the Niagara River by Lake Ontario. They usually are around 15-60 feet of water. So basically we cruise around in a boat and try to hover around the 15-20 foot ledges. Using a 350 grain sinking line gets down to that depth. Most other anglers troll for them...and almost always we are the only ones fly fishing for them, and people look at us like we are ridiculous. However a 20lb laker on the fly is a great rush. Obviously the best imitation of their natural baitfish seems to be the best for out here. Good Luck! Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         Flies And Fins Forum Index -> Fresh Water Fly Fishing Forum All times are GMT - 5 Hours Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forum Flies And Fins Forums----------------Fresh Water Fly Fishing ForumSalt Water Fly Fishing ForumGear, Trips, & Services Reviews ForumOff Topic Forum  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group

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