Maker a Laker....

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Bit of a catch up report here on the Laker bite as of late. Once the heat of summer arrives and the thermocline sets up our local Laker population just get that much more predictable. I LOVE predictable fish... :lol:

Whether guiding or out with family and friends we never troll, always on the jig. 4 and 5 inch swimbaits. Nothing beats that strike 90 feet down directly under the boat and the ensuing fight. So fun.

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This young lad popped his Laker cherry on a trip with his Dad, they bagged 7 that day.

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Finally cleared 4 schedules and had a few familiar faces aboard the Lund. Grant, Luke and Huddy wailed on em to a total of 15 Greasy Darlins.

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With only a few weeks left in the season it should heat up even more. I only have 2 open dates left before season end... :wink:

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Wow jigging in 90 FOW
I'll try that some day..

Nice report!
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Jiggin for lakers sounds awesome... I may need to plan an outing with you!
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RJ wrote:...always on the jig. 4 and 5 inch swimbaits......
Which swimbait do you like to use?

Do you use line counter real to know how deep you are jigging?
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I use various swimbaits. Berkely Ripple Shads are always good. Jackall Ammonite Shads are great later in the season as well.

I don't use a line counter as I don't really fuss about where the bait is in the column, as long as its not on the bottom or the top 10 feet. Other than that I've caught Lakers everywhere else. Depending on the wind I can usually follow my bait on my sonar....

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What size of jig do you use,any hot colours for laker.Do you use fluorocarbon line and how many lbs.....may ask.
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Thanks for the info...I'll put it to use soon...hopefully.
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Nice fish!
If you can get Fish-Hawk logos on straw hats like that...order me up one :wink:
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Lot's of bent rods and smiles, got to love it :D Love how dark they are.

Seen ya running back to the launch with clients one of those afternoons I think. Can't mistake that beauty Lund! Too far for a wave though :wink:

Nice fish!!
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Wally wrote:What size of jig do you use,any hot colours for laker.Do you use fluorocarbon line and how many lbs.....may ask.
3/4 to 1 oz Jig. White, White/Black, White/Pink. I use 30 lb braid with a 15 lb Fluro Lead.

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Thanks for the info RJ, really appreciated, one last ? how long is your floro leader
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Usually about 4 feet, I really don't think it's required but I do it anyways... :lol:

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Looks like a fun time of year, especially when you crack the code on a predictable pattern! I have to say Grant looks really....relaxed...these days and that is fun to see. I can just hear the smack talkin' from here 8) :D !

tight lines and luck with the FH site!

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ShawnD wrote:Wow jigging in 90 FOW
I'll try that some day..

Nice report!
Come ice fishing for them !! It is fun as hell when you hook into one!!! You should of seen Tia shacking :lol: Awesome grease right there!!!
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Some great Trout and info 8)
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