Cold water fishin tech.

[KokChris]

With all the reports coming in about cold temps, I cant help but wonder what one does when they MUST fish any how. It is my understanding that Kokanee as well as any fish get "lethargic" when temps are down. Also, while temps are down in the lake, it is stated that Kokes in general will stay in the water column closest to the top as it is "warmer". I have but a few questions:

1. Instead of 10"-18" leaders should one use longer leaders to slow the action of the lure?

2. Should one fish lower columns as usually more stable ambient temps are lower in water. The first to freeze over is the top, right? I understand that heat rises and some of the physics that follow.

What are the techniques that some of you practice when temps are cold? (under 50 deg.)

-Chris
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[SilverBullets]

I'd say troll up high, tone down your presentation useing small lake trolls/dodgers, and slow your speed. Try going through shallow bay areas and along the shore-line (area's where the water might be a bit warmer.) Also...dress warm and drink hot chocolate. thumbsup

 

[KokChris]

Dress warm: Check
Hot Chocolate: Check ( Jet Boil onboard)
Troll slow, try small bay type areas: Check
Smaller Gear: Check
Troll top water column: Check

Thanks Sir! thumbsup

 

[DLM]

Does Baileys in coffee qualify as hot chocolate?whistlersmother101no101

 

[oldrider]

Does Baileys in coffee qualify as hot chocolate?whistlersmother101no101

You betcha !! thumbsup
Oldrider

 

[KokChris]

I thought that was standard procedure?101smilie101

 

[Bduck]

Does Baileys in coffee qualify as hot chocolate?whistlersmother101no101

DLM, Come & lets trip to the Gorge. I keep plenty of anti-freeze of all flavors. tongue2 whistlersmother

 

[sheepdog-dad]

hot chocolate is:

Hot coco 151 rum and Rumpleminz 100 proof Shnapps.