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  1. Hi everyone.

    I was hoping to get some information about trolling for brown trout. Based on what I've been reading the pattern is in close to shore in 5-15 ft, stick baits, find stained and warmer water, speed 1-2 mph. I see alot about using down riggers and planer boards.

    Can I just flat line straight out the back of the boat and run some off to the sides with in line planers? Would I be able to get the baits deep enough or should I add some weight?

    I've never done this before and looking for some beginner pointers just to get me started.

    Thanks

  2. Chad and Dan,

    As you know I spent the day there with a friend and we too had high expectations for the day. The only things that were high was the wind and our dissapointment with the results. We ended the day with a small 31" "ax handle". The fish hit the Lunge Lumber 9" Prowler in perch pattern

    I took a a tip from Dan on using the drift sock and it really helped to control the boat, slow the drift and keep the bait in the water longer.

    It was still great to spent on a warm day in November on the water rather than in the office. It just makes me want to be right back out there.

    Ed

    PS. It was in the 60's yesterday and tonight there is a lake effect warning for Chautauqua Lake forecasting up to 7" of snow overnight into tomorrow noon.

  3. Caught this nice musky this morning about 7 a.m. on a Lunge Lumber Prowler in the perch pattern (thanks Dan). The fish crushed the bait right at boat side. Saw the whole thing, it was awesome. The fish rolled up in the net, had to cut the hooks. When I returned the fish to revive it and before I could put the floating measure stick in he took off so I don't know exactly how long he was. Nice fresh and lively release. We left for home at 11 a.m. and didnt see any more.

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  4. Dan

    Yesterday was a very humbling experience. A three hour drive through blinding fog and every overpass covered with black ice made for a white knuckle ride. Then the dense fog on the lake, 23 degree temps and a stiff west wind made me wonder what I was doing there :( ............................but now I can't wait to get back this coming weekend :) . Hopefully my back and my spirits will hold out for the whole day.

  5. Hey Dan,

    See what happens when you call it in early. I went zippo for the day. I was just pulling out of the marina when you were pulling this one into the boat. Nice fish.

    Thanks for the Lunge Lumbers. I gave the perch and bass pattern a hell of a work out. They look good in the water. I'll be at it again this coming weekend. The forecast for temps this weekend look a tad bit warmer than yesterday. I'll be beating the water to a froth.

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