Targeting Tullies

[klee]

I didn't know where to post this so I did it here since it's more active. I really want to go after these fish this year. I don't know where to start or what to look for. I have done some research online too but it has not been really helpful. I'm still learning how to read a lake map and learn the terminologies. Can someone help me out? I don't need your hot spots. I've looked at a few lakes up north and the DNR surveys online, but those aren't up to date. I don't want to drive 2-3 hours blinded. I don't mind drilling lots of holes and working to find them. Even if I ended up with no fish in the end, its the learning experience that matters to me. I know every lake is different so if you could name a lake and tell me what kind of depth or vegetation your looking for. Thanks!

[JBMasterAngler]

Typical go to lakes like mille lacs and leech had a pretty good summer die off in 2012. Big sandy is normally a good lake too, but I had heard the 2012 flood did a number on their population (I really don't know how, but that's what I've heard). Lake winnie and lake of the woods still have healthy populations.

[slurpie]

The typical structure for tallies is deep holes. They need cold water to live. I would only target them on a really nice day because you are going to move a lot.

[broman]

I heard that Lake Elmo has Tullibees but are hard to find. As for Mille Lacs I've did very well for a few years but they did go downhill as previously mentioned. If you're looking for the try the flats and off the edges and outward.

[klee]

People said they have been found in 30+ fow. I looked at one lake on the DNR site that said there was tullies in it and the deep holes started 90-100+ ft deep. Are these the deep holes your referring too? I tried looking for them on the flats on lacs but had a very hard time finding them. That lake is big so I didnt want to venture of the roads.

[slammer]

Forum member SM1 chases tullies and usually has good luck. Maybe he will post some info. Deep holes will be the spot to look for with fish suspended anywhere from top to bottom. Flashy lures with smaller hooks also. They have small mouths. Check DNR survey results for lake populations.

[Pooh]

My experiences: deep holes in the lake is where to start looking. I use a hammered silver spoon (hooks removed) with ball bearing swivels above and below the spoon. Then a dropper line under the spoon about 18 inches long with a small sunfish jig tied to it. I typically fish 60 + FOW..

[klee]

Since there is not much info out there, I've looked up a few lakes on the dnr site and going to get out there and do my own exploring. What size swedish pimples, heli, or slender spoons do you guys think will work best?