Ddolan

Went out yesterday late afternoon til dark.

4/5 all salmon between 6-15 lbs. 2 out deep 400 and three in about 300.

Mainly dipseys at 250 on 3.

I only have braid and fleas were unbearable.

I have no temp or deep speed info.

Thanks to everyone's answers on here --doing a little better.

Anybody out now ? What's the lake like ?

What do you catch them with ?

Can they be caught this time of year ?

Do most people retie knots when changing or use loops for easier on/off ?

Thank you so much fir taking the time to write such a complete and thoughtful answer. I appreciate your time.

I will experiment a bit more next time out.

Any help would be appreciated.

Why can I sometimes see my diwnrigger balls and sometimes not ?

Does current effect performance ?

When I use deep water setting and range of 80 ft so I can see fish able water I lose the actual depth reading ?

What adjustments should I be tweaking ?

83 or 200 ?

Slow or fast pings ?

Deep water setting or trolling mode ?

One day screen looks great -- see everything and next day very fuzzy ?? Current/ direction/ trolling plate ??

A couple of questions.

1) what kind of knot should I use to make loop in fly leader ?

2) what size swivel for connection to spoon? Do u use swivel ? With or without o ring ?

3)how to stop braid from slipping on reel --sometimes does , sometimes doesn't .

Thx

Sorry -I phrased the question wrong.

Braid on downrigger rods ? Seems to be cutting release pads.

Thx for response.

Is this wrong ?

Is this wrong ?

What makes the flea problem better or worse ....certain times of year ?

I am trying to learn the lake game and keep my kids interested. Only get out a dozen times probably and just bought a new lowrance hd elite 4. Here are a couple questions if anyone is willing to help.

1) I am literally not marking any fish .... Is this possible. I have marked bait balls and thermocline ( I think ) but no fish.

2) Was out today for a few hours and caught two small steelies.

3) when folks are talking about "other fish" .....as easier to catch.....lakers I am assuming .....what can I do different to catch something for the kids.

I am running 2 riggers and 2 dipseys. Today ....3 spoons and one spin doctor. Speed around 2.3 and mainly between 200 and 400 feet right in front of olcott. Depth from 35-65.

Lots of boats moving around so I'm guessing not a stellar day but who knows.

Thanks for any ideas

Thanks for all the advice.....I appreciate your time.

Dan

What is the best way to connect SD and fly to diver ? Is mono okay ? How much lie between dipsy and SD ?

Thanks for any input