The Ketchican Kid Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Looking to try for some salmon out in the lake via trolling in my fishing Kayak. I have the proper rod and reel and I have a scotty rod holder that adjusts at the gunull of my yak both swiveling and sliding up and down. I was planning on getting a dipsy or jet diver to get my glow spoon down to the fish and im wondering if this is a good idea. I dont have a fishfinder but I do have charts that tell me how deep the water is infront of where i want to go. Any help much appretiated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YakFisher Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 This time of year, stay near the shore at piers,inlets, bays and river mouths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philzgotcarp Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 Yeah, no need to venture out far. Troll a bright colored stick bait of some sort and you will get into the Kings....Just troll it behind the boat without any added weight, divers, etc....The farther back you put it, the deeper it will run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLofchik Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 For the staging Chinooks during the day trolling deep running crankbaits is the ticket, the more it wobbles the better. Grimsby Tackle has been Kwikfish cheaper than anybody all season, Reef Runners, Tail Dancers & Deep Thundersticks will also get you fish. Start a few casts length off the pier and work your way out until you hit fish. At night I've found you'll do better casting glow spoons and letting them sink near bottom than trolling. Most of the fish are hugging bottom, if you're not snagging up every now & then you're not near the fish. Atleast in a yak when you snag you can paddle over and get your spoon back most of the time. If you pick your days you can paddle off into deep water chasing rainbows this time of year no problem, Sunday was gorgeous, great paddling weather and more than a few eager rainbows 3 miles out. Some guys like to stay in tight and play with the boots, they've already lost half of their strength compared to early August but they are still fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ketchican Kid Posted September 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 Thank you all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-hamilton Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 is that a photo of Mr Dave Clayton with you CLofchik? (holding the net?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLofchik Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 is that a photo of Mr Dave Clayton with you CLofchik? (holding the net?) Heh it can be small lake eh? Yup that's Dave, he's been bitten by the yakfishing bug and we've been out a few times since May. That was the day we were playing chicken with the blowboats infront of Bronte, lulz. I'm pretty sure he's the only guy out paddling a 12' kayak with an 8000 watt sounder & GPS puck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-hamilton Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 not many giants floating along on kayaks on lake ontario. dave is the man. he took me on the lake for my first ever "lake Ontario" trip in 2004, and was also present to do the camera work when I caught my 24.5lbs brown. he's one of the best anglers on the lake - and also one of the kindest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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