01-27-2001, 08:43 PM
I started a thread on the freshwater forum that I think would be better here. I thought that since spring fishing isn't far off, we could share some techniques to improve our catches this year.<br>We start targeting browns early in April. At that time of year, the browns are searching out the warmest water around and that is usually right near shore. We troll the 5-20' depth with an eye on the surface temp probe reading looking for "hot" water. "Hot" water may be only 43 deg., but it is 2-3 deg. warmer than the surrounding water.<br>Common lures at that time are stickbaits like Thunderstick Jr.'s, #7 Rapalas, etc. Good colors are chartreuse, orange, firetiger, black/silver. Sometimes we add a splitshot to the line about 4' ahead of the lure to drop it a little deeper.<br>Let's hear your tip!<br><br>Capt. Dick Dennie of Landing Zone Charters on Lake Ontario