Frustrated at Silver Lake

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deova
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Frustrated at Silver Lake

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Hi all,

I have been fishing Silver lake in Maberly for Lakers for some time. I am using a down rigger with varying distance from rigger ball. I have fished with spoons raps and live bait at different depths. Fished west, east and north of Island. I have trolled at 1,1.5 and 2 mph. I mark lots of fish but have had no luck. I fish Big Rideau and Muskrat with great success.

Pls help.
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stay at Big Rideau and Muskrat
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I have only fished for lakers there once, last spring after ice out. Was tough even then (supposed to be easier after ice out). That lake gets hit hard b/c it's easy to access. Try jigging for them after you mark them. White jig, white Mister Twister grub or a plastic paddletail minnow. Also doesn't hurt to add a stinger hook to the jig for the short strikers (embed it in the plastic tail a bit).
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I'm guessing due to closed seasons the first suggestion likely won't work much for you :lol:

I've fished Silver from the boat once and would also suggest jigging if you're marking the fish. It doesn't seem like a very productive lake though. Given the other year-round choices available if it was me I'd try to get on Redhorse or Loghborough. Both can be good.

Good luck!
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Re: Frustrated at Silver Lake

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You are not the only one to have a hard time on this lake...
search silver lake in the forum and you will see...
I was there a few weeks ago and had the line come off the downriggers twice.
The second time there were head shakes and a small battle before the hook was straightened... after 10 or trips that was the most success i've ever had :lol: :lol:
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