hagg lake question!

[bauer buoy]

I saw in the local newspaper that a 39" 18.5lb steelie was banked. A local derby had the fish caught and pictured. What do they use for those fish in that lake. I never thought that they would be steelies in there? just large trout and big bass.

[RookieSteeler]

I heard of rumors of catching those big ones on lures (spoons, spinner *blue fox*, or trolling) or bait. For bait some say they are steelhead and will take sandshrimp under a bobber, I have personally seen someone get a 19" on powerbait. Worms, powerbait, salmon eggs product. Just work to find them. They are in the lake!!!

[ploftis]

i was in that derby. the guy caught it on powerbait on the dam and it was the only fish he caught all day

[SalmonJeff]

by the time they are dumped into these lakes includeing vernonia they are basically half dead trout! hardly the chrome bright specimen you picture on a remote stream in b.C or anything. very cool and a pleasant surprise none the less:thisbig: especially for a young kid on an ultra light rod.

[soulrider]

when I was up there last week ran in to an old guy who said they have been catching steelies over by sain creek on worms and powerbait. I didnt have any luck, but hopefully the water warms up just a little so the fishing will get a little better, then maybe I will get some fish out of there.