Catch Lake Trout Through Ice

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Catch lake trout through ice. 2014-01-05 How to ice fish for lake troutThis is how I fish for lake trout through the ice. 2018-04-03 One of the most exhilarating sportfish to target through the ice are lake trout. Have the trout vanished or stopped feeding.

Lake trout are very abundant in colder waters making them some of the most common fish to catch while ice fishing. In cover or where 5lb trout are common bump up to 6-pound test. Add a 24 fluorocarbon leader for stealth and a touch of shock absorption.

As is my custom I would jig one rod for five or 10 minutes then lay it down walk over to the second rod and jig it. This strong no-stretch thin-diameter line is perfect for deep-water hook sets and taming big lakers. Sufix 832 Advanced Ice Braid in 20-pound test is a reliable choice.

The bottom line is that all of these baits are an excellent choice. Then I tie a size 12 gold salmon egg hook on the end of the line. You have lots of options when it comes to ice-fishing poles and reels.

Both these lakes normally stay frozen until early May. A cold water fish by nature lake trout prefer when temperatures are below 55 degrees. 2018-02-17 Probably the easiest way to catch hatchery trout under the ice is to fish Powerbait Trout Bait paste on a stationary line.

As winter progresses though usually in February a midseason lull begins. They are active early in the season and seem to eat as much as they can before heading for deep cool water for the summer. Cabresto Lake near Questa may offer some ice fishing.