I’ve been fishing Donner Lake for many years. It seems to be getting tough the past few years for Mackinaw. Many skunk 🦨 days. I had one great day in May this year with a 17 & 12 lb and lost another big one. Use big plugs that have good movement. Try a Lyman or Horde biggest size you can find. I use a custom plug 7 - 8 in trolling speed 2 to 3.5. Other stuff that I have used in the past big Rapala’s, Kwikfish, I like to jointed the best. Spoons used Krocodile and Hum Dinger. Best month to target Mackinaw late February to May when surface temperatures are still cold 48-56 degrees. Good luck🎣🐟🐟🐟👍
@@davids7782 Hi David, wow, great info, this is why I run this channel to have this type of feedback and learn from you guys who have already paid for your learnings, thank you! Now you got me all fired up again to get back on Donner. I know the fish are deep but with your info I think I have a better chance for sure. It's tricky to troll at those depths, with the rocks and changing topo, and then pop offs and resets, but big game hunting ain't easy! Lets goooo!
That lake is hard to get them Lakers but ur right in a way with bait but try using an anchovy I heard from someone that they work good but have to have it on bottom all the way no trolling just drifting 100 feet or more is about right
Good job. Alan was right he did say you would post either way. Good for you man.
Amazing
@@facedowninthemainstream Thank you Face Down!
Nice locator…that’s what the screen should look like!
@@sep649 I could see the fish but I couldn't catch them!
Looks like you like using FHS tackle
I’ve been fishing Donner Lake for many years. It seems to be getting tough the past few years for Mackinaw. Many skunk 🦨 days. I had one great day in May this year with a 17 & 12 lb and lost another big one. Use big plugs that have good movement. Try a Lyman or Horde biggest size you can find. I use a custom plug 7 - 8 in trolling speed 2 to 3.5. Other stuff that I have used in the past big Rapala’s, Kwikfish, I like to jointed the best. Spoons used Krocodile and Hum Dinger.
Best month to target Mackinaw late February to May when surface temperatures are still cold 48-56 degrees.
Good luck🎣🐟🐟🐟👍
@@davids7782
Hi David, wow, great info, this is why I run this channel to have this type of feedback and learn from you guys who have already paid for your learnings, thank you!
Now you got me all fired up again to get back on Donner. I know the fish are deep but with your info I think I have a better chance for sure. It's tricky to troll at those depths, with the rocks and changing topo, and then pop offs and resets, but big game hunting ain't easy! Lets goooo!
That lake is hard to get them Lakers but ur right in a way with bait but try using an anchovy I heard from someone that they work good but have to have it on bottom all the way no trolling just drifting 100 feet or more is about right
@@AllanGracia-mt2xl thanks Allan and I heard Spring is better than summer for those Macks. I'm gonna give it another go soon, stay tuned!
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