I just started using a lead core setup for Lake Trout in my kayak on Ontario lakes. In July I bagged a 21 incher, a 13in and 2 babies. The lead core takes a bit of management in a kayak but it's well worth it!! I'm hooked!! Lol Thanks for the excellent video!!
You need to put snubbers on the back of your Dipsey Divers. The strechy snubbers will help on hooking fish and make it harder to break off. Use 20 pound flouro to go the spoon. Little Kokanee snubbers, 4-8 inches, might be enough...? Great Lakes snubbers are i-2 foot long.
You should try Rapala's Deep Tail Dancers plugs. I like the two bigger sizes. They are a good early morning in the 3 UV colors: Green Tiger, Pink Tiger, and Orange Tiger. I put Orange Tigers out o lead-core line first thing in the morning. They usually catch the first fish. They catch a lot of 4-8 pound Lakers. When the sun gets high I usually switch to Purpledescent or some other color. I also like their Scatter Rap Tail Dancers. They have a rounded lip that makes swing from side to side, very erratic! They don't dive as deep. Sometimes I put them on the downrigger instead of spoons.
Yeah, that’s actually the one way I have caught them before. I was vertical jigging when I like trout hit. I’m definitely going to have to look into that more.
If you’re looking for Lake Trout, I would recommend contacting Fish Springs Marina. I believe there is a guide who works out of that particular Marina.
Video was posted a few days ago. Was it July when it happened. What depth worked for you. Renting a boat on Monday and would be beyond estatic to pull in a few trout. We don’t have down riggers but deep diving crank baits and dipsy divers. Any suggestions?
Thanks. We got chased off by a storm Gillian’s island style but I’m hooked. Headed back up there in a few weeks with my own boat. Rewatched the video again and appreciate the detail you gave.
I reached out to Chuck and this is what he told me. “I use #45 for lead core and #35 or #45 for stacker downriggers rod with counter. Bottom downrigger reel can be reels can be any size does not require a counter if downrigger has a counter.”
I'm retiring next year and looking to learn to fish. Love the videos. Very informative.
I’m glad you like the video. Hopefully you’ll catch a bunch of fish soon.
I just started using a lead core setup for Lake Trout in my kayak on Ontario lakes. In July I bagged a 21 incher, a 13in and 2 babies. The lead core takes a bit of management in a kayak but it's well worth it!! I'm hooked!! Lol Thanks for the excellent video!!
I’m glad you Enjoyed the video. It’s cool to hear other people using lead Core line. Tight lines!
In my years of fishing I’ve never tried a down rigger. Looks like it was a fun day with great weather and little wind. Always a plus 👍
It was a fantastic day on the water. That’s for sure
This was a great teaching video on downrigging. Great job explaining everything. Great fish!
Thanks, Chuck did a great job. I had a blast.
You need to put snubbers on the back of your Dipsey Divers. The strechy snubbers will help on hooking fish and make it harder to break off. Use 20 pound flouro to go the spoon. Little Kokanee snubbers, 4-8 inches, might be enough...? Great Lakes snubbers are i-2 foot long.
I will definitely give that a try next time are use a Dipsy diver
Great video!!! I love that you took the time to explain so well.
Thanks, Chuck did a great job of explaining everything. I Feel like I learned a ton from him
Man that is awesome, I have always wanted to go after lake trout but never had a clue how .this is an awesome video as always.
Thanks. It was super helpful to have Chuck walk me through down rigging. I’m glad you liked it.
You should try Rapala's Deep Tail Dancers plugs. I like the two bigger sizes. They are a good early morning in the 3 UV colors: Green Tiger, Pink Tiger, and Orange Tiger. I put Orange Tigers out o lead-core line first thing in the morning. They usually catch the first fish. They catch a lot of 4-8 pound Lakers. When the sun gets high I usually switch to Purpledescent or some other color. I also like their Scatter Rap Tail Dancers. They have a rounded lip that makes swing from side to side, very erratic! They don't dive as deep. Sometimes I put them on the downrigger instead of spoons.
Thanks for the tips. good to hear from people who are knowledgeable
You should try casting a vertical jigging at them I’ve caught a lot of rainbow trout that way
Yeah, that’s actually the one way I have caught them before. I was vertical jigging when I like trout hit. I’m definitely going to have to look into that more.
Awesome video!!
Thanks, Chuck was great!
I live near pittsburgh pa. I get 3 months off work in jan feb and mar. I wanna come spend two or three weeks fishing NE tenn for lakers
Awesome, I think you will have a great time out here.
Hey Michael. Who would you suggest for a trip on Watuga???
If you’re looking for Lake Trout, I would recommend contacting Fish Springs Marina. I believe there is a guide who works out of that particular Marina.
Video was posted a few days ago. Was it July when it happened. What depth worked for you. Renting a boat on Monday and would be beyond estatic to pull in a few trout. We don’t have down riggers but deep diving crank baits and dipsy divers. Any suggestions?
Yes, most of the fish were caught between 30 and 40 feet. I filmed this video a last weeks ago. I hope you guys catch a bunch
Thanks. We got chased off by a storm Gillian’s island style but I’m hooked. Headed back up there in a few weeks with my own boat. Rewatched the video again and appreciate the detail you gave.
@@briananstead Yeah, weather on Watauga can be tough. Im glad you are enjoying it. tight lines!
I think i missed what size reel, what size reels do u have?
I reached out to Chuck and this is what he told me. “I use #45 for lead core and #35 or #45 for stacker downriggers rod with counter. Bottom downrigger reel can be reels can be any size does not require a counter if downrigger has a counter.”
Does the snap weight slide down to the bait or leader?
No, it’s the kind of weight that you have to unclip as you reel in.
Is chuck a guide on Watauga?
No, he just loves down Rigging. He easily could be.