West Hill

[Dobbler]

Well, due to my injury I will be off all week.  Heading out to West Hill on Wednesday morning by the launch.  They auger is ready to go but I cannot start it due to my hand.  If any one is going, please let me know and maybe you can drill me a few holes.  I will be wearing a bass pro shop camifage hat and Cabelas ice paints.  Stopped by today and it was pretty busy up there due to the holiday.  Ice held up very well, still 8 to 9 iches.  But beware when you go, the launch is a skating rink along with the state parking area.  If any one is going send me a personal message.  Stopping bye cabelas tomorrow to pick another Maine tip up. Thanks and keep a tight line . FYI I will be heading up there Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.  Fishing report...Browns are being caught and 200 yards from the launch, but I know where the Bows are hanging out.  And that's what I'm going for! Bows are a better eating fish than Browns.  Browns are very mushy and like eating mud.  The main hit is early in the morning, 11am then again around 2pm.

[justjohn]

I find the browns out of westhill  delicious.

[Dobbler]

The Bows tend to be allot firmer.  They are both great eating fish, but I like my trout aldente style.

[justjohn]

I will be fishing up there tomorrow. other end from the launch.

[Dobbler]

Let me know how you do. Thanks.

[NorthEastFisherman]

Fished there today southern part of the lake, for trout;3browns, nothing to brag about

[onepin]

Hi guys are you using live bait?   I went over there sat with shiners and only 1 flag in 3 hours and it was a miss. i was in all diff depths too. Guy 60 yds away was using crawlers and he couldnt keep up with flags. Any ideas to this

[eiderz]

For stockies, especially rainbows try a #10 hook loaded with 4-5 spikes. Light leader, 3-4 lb test.

[onepin]

Thx for the info    never tried them for anything other than perch on bottom