SNF Trout

[DEADhead]

Was up in the Superior National Forest/BWCAW last week chasing trout. Got into some beautiful brookies and managed to get a few nice pictures of them to boot. Also caught a few fat rainbows for shorelunch that evening.

Fishing was slow for most of the week. I tried to use everything I had except for worms. I didn't want to be "that guy" on this trip. However, after getting outfished by my wife everyday of the week, not to mention getting skunked several days, I threw a worm on a slip bobber rig and went worm dunking on our last day of fishing. I set the depth a few feet above the historical dpeth of the thermocline. I found the deepest part of the lake according to the bathymetric map, and targeted fising around the point near the deep water. My wife and I both found success; my luck turned around and I finally managed to catch a few trout. Now I'll know which tactic to start off with on next year's trip.

[ivegottabite]

Great pics JP! Looks like it was a good time for you and the wifey.

We'll have to get out together sometime soon. I've been pretty busy lately but should be able to find some time to get out.

[DEADhead]

Thanks Loren. We'll definitely have to get out when my schedule lets up a little.

[Rugbyguy]

Great pics, those brookies look awesome!!

[DEADhead]

thanks Andy! They sure are beautiful fish. My wife always thought rainbows were prettier, I kept saying I thought brookies were. After she saw the shades of blue and lavender around the red spots she quickly agreed with me