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Trolling Steelhead Tomarrow
Hey fellas I could use some advice on trolling tomarrow. Do you think taking into consideration the forecast 3-5ft waves early with a west wind it will be possible to use my planer boards ? What is the typical set up for flatlining spoons . Currently I run 30 lb braid main line / 20 lb leader flurocarbon 10ft to a bb swiwel & dark colored spoon. Should I start deep 50ft & work in shallow until the fish are found ? How about a tip on the troll speed , run small dipsys in front of spoons? Any help will be appreciated . Start in close flatlining ? or give up , anchor , & spoon it at at crewek mouth ?  Thanks DC
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RE: Trolling Steelhead Tomarrow
2007/09/21 15:02:00
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I'd run down to Godfrey and troll back with them with the waves using boards flat lining shallow running plugs. Make the pass from Godfrey to just west of the 'Nut. If nada action, run back west, slip out a little deeper (15 to 25 fow) with riggers and deeper diving plugs and make the pass again.
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RE: Trolling Steelhead Tomarrow
2007/09/21 19:27:32
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I was out in 75-85 fow off point and went 9 for 12 yesterday on Chrome with nice 8 walleye mixed in. I dont know how many fish are in close I do know there is enough still out deep
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RE: Trolling Steelhead Tomarrow
2007/09/22 01:00:16
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75 to 80 is hot for steel right now. caught 17 of them today and a limit of walleyes. best day for me this year. its a shame that the steelies wont always revive themselves. most just float up after you release them. i kept 9 of them the others i released and most just floated. shame
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RE: Trolling Steelhead Tomarrow
2007/09/22 07:26:41
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did you also keep the ones that floated? ORIGINAL: CUZZZZZZZZZZ
75 to 80 is hot for steel right now. caught 17 of them today and a limit of walleyes. best day for me this year. its a shame that the steelies wont always revive themselves. most just float up after you release them. i kept 9 of them the others i released and most just floated. shame
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RE: Trolling Steelhead Tomarrow
2007/09/24 15:28:21
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Thanks for the help Guys . I was anchored saturday only picked two Steel head up on spoons between trout & godfrey runs . The waves beat us up pretty good . Sunday trolled 68 - 71 ft of water from godfrey to elk only picked up two walleye on dipsys . I was still glad be be out fishing but walleyes are starting to elude me . TRY TRY AGAIN . I'd like to thank the fish gods for get'n us back to port ; saturday was an adventure off shore.
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RE: Trolling Steelhead Tomarrow
2007/09/24 16:21:42
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When trolling for steelhead deep, what lures are you guys using? I've never caught the elusive chromer.
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RE: Trolling Steelhead Tomarrow
2007/09/26 12:01:00
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Offshore and nearshore: spoons, spoons, spoons! Try bright colors: pinks, blues, greens, oranges, sometimes purple can be hot.
Nearshore: J-9 rappalas in black/silver, black/gold, orange/gold, blue/silver, chartreuse/silver. Jr. Tstix in black/orange, pink/black, etc.
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RE: Trolling Steelhead Tomarrow
2007/09/27 15:15:18
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I don't know much about it but ; I hooked up with three trolling meat / yellow / purple harnesses in two outings 2.2-2.5MPH in 68 - 72 FOW just west of the point . On #3 dipsys back 220 FT ? Good luck
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RE: Trolling Steelhead Tomarrow
2007/09/27 15:30:30
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Detroit Tiger and Double orange crush tape w/ silver back has been hot for steelhead all year!
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RE: Trolling Steelhead Tomarrow
2007/10/03 18:26:44
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has anyone been picking up the steelhead from boats. i watched a bunch troll the mouth of walnut last sat. but didnt see any rods moved. i plan on taking my boat out this weekend. is it work just going for perch or trying for steelhead
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RE: Trolling Steelhead Tomarrow
2007/10/03 22:57:27
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Was up a week ago and boated 7 on cleos, trout run and walnut. A little slow but where would you rather be ?  Will be up tomorrow or fri to try again.
Eat what you catch,troll for cows.
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RE: Trolling Steelhead Tomarrow
2007/10/04 09:40:38
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Last sunday . Boated 100 perch ( three hours fishing 11Am-2PM ) 5 people using 8 poles on LIVE emeralds the dead ones don't do as well . 62 FOW 5 miles north ; north east of walnut . About 2 miles west of the point . If steelies get slow I would give her a shot . Forecast is 2ft or less Thurs - Sunday good luck - DC
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RE: Trolling Steelhead Tomarrow
2007/10/04 12:11:12
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Looks like the better half and I will give it a shot tomorrow, I think she'll be happy to find some perch ! Tried 3 times last week to get out to the perch, to rough each attempt. (she's sane) Need a bigger boat ! Do you know who may have emeralds ? Thanks for the info !
Eat what you catch,troll for cows.
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RE: Trolling Steelhead Tomarrow
2007/10/04 15:18:02
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B.A.C. at route 5 and intersection with 98 North has Emeralds ( bait shop top of hill @ trout run ) keep the water cool / oxygenated like I said the jumbos like the lively critters.
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