How To Vertical Jig For Lake Trout

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How to vertical jig for lake trout. My number one favourite lake trout jig is a smelt pattern jigfly. Remember the jigs motion is what attracts the trout. 2020-07-31 Summer lake trout are typically found in some of the deepest areas of a lake.

2014-07-14 Jonah Jigs creator Larry shows Capt. Using a lure that they havent seen before is sometimes the key to a more productive trip. Im a big fan of the M ighty Mitch.

Usually a rapid vertical snap 2 -3 feet is preferred. 2019-08-01 How to Vertical Jig For Lake Trout. The Nervous minnow comes in two sizes.

Then close your bail and set the hook. The second most popular method for fishing for lake trout is vertically jigging. In this Lake to Plate - Lake Trout episode MWF Communications and Marketing Manager Noel Linsey shares some tips on tackle as well as jigging tips.

2018-05-27 Lake Record Cutthroat Trout. The small fluttery motions of the lure are just as important as the bigger line movements that come from your jig stroke. Attach a piece of belly fat smelt or herring to the jig and drop down to bottom.

The majority of bites will come on the drop when jigging or while dropping back down to the fish. Vertical jigging lake trout in August and September is one of my favorite activities both as an angler and as a guide. On Lake Winnipesaukee they often suspend 100 down over 150 of water.