Author Topic: SCHROON LAKE and Surrounding Ponds Thread (Read 429599 times)

moosefeet · « **Reply #750 on:** Jan 25, 2017, 05:54 PM »

What do you guys jig with for the Lakers there? My daughter has caught 2 nice rainbows on a tungsten gold glow bead tipped with spikes. We have never fished for Lakers but they are awesome looking!

Loudmouth879 · « **Reply #751 on:** Jan 25, 2017, 06:13 PM »

Well today was my first time fishing for lakers anywhere and I was doing something right and something wrong! lol.... had about 20 laker chase my jig anywhere from 20-50ft in the water column and not strike

however I did manage to get 2 to hit... a 12" and a 16" so i did something right there just couldn't reproduce the results with the other fish. It was pretty cool seeing them just appear on the flasher and charging in and the schools of smelt or whatever periodically coming around.... any tips for me?

Also the launch behind stewarts is pretty slushy along the shore

jig em · « **Reply #752 on:** Jan 25, 2017, 07:28 PM »

was there much water on top of the ice besides at the ramp?

hot tuna · « **Reply #753 on:** Jan 25, 2017, 07:57 PM »

Quote from: bigredonice on Jan 25, 2017, 01:07 PM

That paradox brewery beer is unbelievable. Its almost too good.

Actually. I don't care for the taste. It's bitter . But then again, I'm a conformed stout to a busch guy.
Crossroads has a great selection incuding an early am growler of paradox if needed .

Loudmouth879 · « **Reply #754 on:** Jan 25, 2017, 07:59 PM »

Quote from: jig em on Jan 25, 2017, 07:28 PM

was there much water on top of the ice besides at the ramp?

not until you drilled holes

hot tuna · « **Reply #755 on:** Jan 25, 2017, 08:04 PM »

Quote from: Loudmouth879 on Jan 25, 2017, 06:13 PM

Well today was my first time fishing for lakers anywhere and I was doing something right and something wrong! lol.... had about 20 laker chase my jig anywhere from 20-50ft in the water column and not strike however I did manage to get 2 to hit... a 12" and a 16" so i did something right there just couldn't reproduce the results with the other fish. It was pretty cool seeing them just appear on the flasher and charging in and the schools of smelt or whatever periodically coming around.... any tips for me?

Also the launch behind stewarts is pretty slushy along the shore

My only suggestion is , decipher perch from lake trout.
If they are just coming 2 ' off , move .
Find a hump , flat and small hole . Fish around there , move around there.
Just open water is just a shot at a fish passing through. 30-60 fow is easier to figure out then 60-100 fow ,
Good luck

Loudmouth879 · « **Reply #756 on:** Jan 25, 2017, 08:33 PM »

Quote from: hot tuna on Jan 25, 2017, 08:04 PM

My only suggestion is , decipher perch from lake trout.
If they are just coming 2 ' off , move .
Find a hump , flat and small hole . Fish around there , move around there.
Just open water is just a shot at a fish passing through. 30-60 fow is easier to figure out then 60-100 fow ,
Good luck

I was fishing 67 fow on the drop offs... and most the time was jigging around 40ft.... when i was jigging towards the bottom those were the ones chasing it about 40 ft up then just turning away

hot tuna · « **Reply #757 on:** Jan 25, 2017, 08:40 PM »

Quote from: Loudmouth879 on Jan 25, 2017, 08:33 PM

I was fishing 67 fow on the drop offs... and most the time was jigging around 40ft.... when i was jigging towards the bottom those were the ones chasing it about 40 ft up then just turning away

Well.seems you did right .
Now just figure out how to make them bite , sometimes nothing will.
couldn't do squat 2 weeks ago, did ok last Saturday, same spot

fishyfishes · « **Reply #758 on:** Jan 26, 2017, 04:34 AM »

Quote from: Loudmouth879 on Jan 25, 2017, 08:33 PM

I was fishing 67 fow on the drop offs... and most the time was jigging around 40ft.... when i was jigging towards the bottom those were the ones chasing it about 40 ft up then just turning away

When they do that, open your bail and drop it right back at them, Usually they'll stop and sometimes come back at it. If they come back, just reel away when it just about to them. But if they don't and just stop, stop your bait when it is just above them, jig it a few times and reel away or just reel away, like you would off the bottom. Sometimes they'll follow and do the same thing and stop and descend, but repeat that sequence. It doesn't work all of the time. Just try to figure out how they want it, dead or alive. Last week I worked numerous fish through the water column, some as much as 5 times before they hit just under the ice. Hope this suggestion helps a little. Try smelt oil on your bait as well. You can pick it up at fish 307.

lowaccord66 · « **Reply #759 on:** Jan 26, 2017, 05:23 AM »

^ Do that. If you are using the right jig you can also make them pick it up off the bottom when they are being really picky.

fishyfishes · « **Reply #760 on:** Jan 26, 2017, 06:11 AM »

Quote from: lowaccord66 on Jan 26, 2017, 05:23 AM

^ Do that. If you are using the right jig you can also make them pick it up off the bottom when they are being really picky.

Had that as well, a few days prior.

nitzer · « **Reply #761 on:** Jan 26, 2017, 06:14 AM »

the brewery moving to the old frontier town would be huge for them. they have grown so much since they started. not too mention its only about 30 minutes away. they can even set up their own little paraphernalia shop with merchandise.

lowaccord66 · « **Reply #762 on:** Jan 26, 2017, 07:42 AM »

Quote from: fishyfishes on Jan 26, 2017, 06:11 AM

Had that as well, a few days prior.

One day it was all I could get them to do. Fun to watch with zoom on....and more fun because you get to really sting them rather than them catching the jig.

bigredonice · « **Reply #763 on:** Jan 26, 2017, 08:37 AM »

Quote from: lowaccord66 on Jan 26, 2017, 07:42 AM

One day it was all I could get them to do. Fun to watch with zoom on....and more fun because you get to really sting them rather than them catching the jig.

I swear I read an article once where the author suggested doing just such a thing....

WADuckman · « **Reply #764 on:** Jan 26, 2017, 09:18 AM »

Hey guys,

Going to head up next weekend and want to fish the north end. I have read you all saying down size. Are we talking like panfish size or bigger?

Thanks for any info I really appreciate it. I'm used to using like 4" tubes so any help would be great.

lowaccord66 · « **Reply #765 on:** Jan 26, 2017, 09:58 AM »

Quote from: bigredonice on Jan 26, 2017, 08:37 AM

I swear I read an article once where the author suggested doing just such a thing....

Ya some jerk friend of Doug Stange I think....I read it and do what the words say and boom off the the races....

Here's the article in question:

http://www.in-fisherman.com/trout-salmon/lake-trout/the-final-temptaion-of-ice-fishing-for-lake-trout/

Maybe you know the guy???

slipbob · « **Reply #766 on:** Jan 26, 2017, 10:24 AM »

Quote from: lowaccord66 on Jan 26, 2017, 09:58 AM

Here's the article in question:

http://www.in-fisherman.com/trout-salmon/lake-trout/the-final-temptaion-of-ice-fishing-for-lake-trout/

Maybe you know the guy???

I've seen that guy out there fishing

The only thing that guy didn't mention was whether or not he will use fish attractant on those days when the bite is slow

bigredonice · « **Reply #767 on:** Jan 26, 2017, 10:38 AM »

Quote from: slipbob on Jan 26, 2017, 10:24 AM

I've seen that guy out there fishing The only thing that guy didn't mention was whether or not he will use fish attractant on those days when the bite is slow

I would hazard a guess maybe he didn't want to give all his secrets away at once