East Lake Report [Archive]

hookjawfreak

07-30-2008, 09:31 PM

Fished East with a buddy for 2 days last weekend. The browns are biting well in the thermocline and we caught 80 of them to 7 lbs. Most were 14-18 inches with 15 or so in the 20-28 inch range. Great fishing with lots of action. Just beautiful fish. Surface temps were in the upper 60's and the fish were biting around 25 ft on kokanee plugs 4-5 inches long. We caught fish consistantly throughout the morning, day, and evening.

The kokanee fishemen were doing well too with lots of boats on the water and plenty of bent rods.

Here's 5 of the biggest browns - All were released after photos

http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/medium/7lbhookjaweast072608.jpg

http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Copy_of_IMGP1424.JPG

http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Copy_of_IMGP1389.JPG

http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Copy_of_5lbeastdan072708.jpg

http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Copy_of_IMGP1409.JPG

BarroomHero

07-30-2008, 09:35 PM

Very Nice Congrats! What a successful trip!

kigercreek

07-30-2008, 09:37 PM

ElkTalker

07-30-2008, 09:45 PM

Way to go guys!!! Looks like a great time, congratulations.

ET

Wingmaster

07-30-2008, 10:07 PM

:applause::applause::applause: amazing fish!

SouthSantiamSlayer

07-30-2008, 10:10 PM

Awesome looking fish!!
Were you guys using stickbaits?
Rapala's? Yo-Zuri's?

Dullhook

07-31-2008, 07:03 AM

Thanks for reporting. Those are some real beauties! :applause:

Looks like you two have reduced this brown fishing down to a science. :cheers:

fish-on-bend

07-31-2008, 07:16 AM

As usual........way to go Dan. You have been on a roll for a while. I wish you could teach Jimmy how to catch a fish.:wink:

salmontime

07-31-2008, 07:25 AM

Pretty fish, nice going.

Klamanite

07-31-2008, 07:44 AM

Awesome trip fellas :applause:

Must've been pretty embarassing to be an "elusive brown trout" with you guys putting up numbers like that :passout: Not an easy feat :bowdown:

Once again you have been rewarded for all of your hard work and long hours on the water :cheers:

R.D., that's a scary lookin' hook. Do you still have all of your fingers?

Jimmy

07-31-2008, 07:48 AM

As usual........way to go Dan. You have been on a roll for a while. I wish you could teach Jimmy how to catch a fish.:wink:

OMG, :eek:

Now thats just mean Joe. :argue: Wait til fall and will see. Actually Dan is on fire catching more trophies then ever. keep up the good work buddy. Dont worry Joe I am sure I will see ya on the water this fall.:whistle:

joemomma

07-31-2008, 08:28 AM

I'm always impressed with the fish you guys catch! Great job!

pathfinder

07-31-2008, 09:27 AM

With fish like that , We need to head over there. Joe let's go!!!!!!!!!!!!!:meme::excited::pray::pray:

clarkman23

07-31-2008, 10:13 AM

Holy Crap!!! NICE FEESH!!! & great report!!

I wonder what it would take to get a fly down to those guys...I dunno if a full sink would even do it...perhaps a full sink plus a T-14 tip?

=opportunityfishin

07-31-2008, 03:34 PM

Dan is the man and RD too :meme:
Brian

hookjawfreak

07-31-2008, 11:15 PM

Holy Crap!!! NICE FEESH!!! & great report!!

I wonder what it would take to get a fly down to those guys...I dunno if a full sink would even do it...perhaps a full sink plus a T-14 tip?

I would ask Stillwater97 ....

Phillipkol

08-01-2008, 05:50 PM

Beautiful fish; where do you buy Kokanee plugs?

Phillipkol

Fished East with a buddy for 2 days last weekend. The browns are biting well in the thermocline and we caught 80 of them to 7 lbs. Most were 14-18 inches with 15 or so in the 20-28 inch range. Great fishing with lots of action. Just beautiful fish. Surface temps were in the upper 60's and the fish were biting around 25 ft on kokanee plugs 4-5 inches long. We caught fish consistantly throughout the morning, day, and evening.

The kokanee fishemen were doing well too with lots of boats on the water and plenty of bent rods.

Here's 5 of the biggest browns - All were released after photos

http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/medium/7lbhookjaweast072608.jpg

http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Copy_of_IMGP1424.JPG

http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Copy_of_IMGP1389.JPG

http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Copy_of_5lbeastdan072708.jpg

http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Copy_of_IMGP1409.JPG

Klamanite

08-01-2008, 06:25 PM

Beautiful fish; where do you buy Kokanee plugs?

Phillipkol

"Kokanee Plugs" is not a brand name, if that's what you meant. They were using plugs in Kokanee imitating patterns such as Rapalas, Yo-Zuris etc.

hookjawfreak

08-01-2008, 10:30 PM

"Kokanee Plugs" is not a brand name, if that's what you meant. They were using plugs in Kokanee imitating patterns such as Rapalas, Yo-Zuris etc.

:yeahthat: Black/silver, Blue/silver, etc. not important for a dead match, just a close resemblance. Bomber B15's are a good choice, too;)

-Dan

hookjawfreak

08-01-2008, 10:40 PM

Very nice! Looks like you and the Trophy Trout Hunter had a great trip! On Trophy Sticks? His website turned me on to those which produced some great mackinaw for me at Crescent a few weeks ago. I'm kinda itchin' to get back to East or Crescent now!!:meme:

I hate to say it after "plugging" the Trophy Sticks, but I have had the finish peel off of over 50% of those things. They catch fish, but too much money for a lure that has a good chance of total melt down. If they do fail, contact the owner thru the website. He swore to me that he would send 2 for each one that gets sent back.

hookjawfreak

08-18-2008, 03:44 PM

I hate to say it after "plugging" the Trophy Sticks, but I have had the finish peel off of over 50% of those things. They catch fish, but too much money for a lure that has a good chance of total melt down. If they do fail, contact the owner thru the website. He swore to me that he would send 2 for each one that gets sent back.

Just an update on the Trophy Sticks. I have been in contact with the company and they have solved the issue of the finish coming off. There was a bad batch of clear coat that I got in on and they have moved to the best (and most expensive) clear coat availible. These guys are really working hard to maintain top shelf quality and the lures just plain catch big fish. There should be no more issues and I personally would recommend getting some for your tackle box.

-Dan