How to Troll for Lake Trout

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Today we're out here in Lake Ontario flat-line trolling for lake trout. I'm using the silver/blue American Smelt model crank bait. We're out here in 30' of water, and the crankbait dives about 20' which seems to be the hot-zone for catching trout today!
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How to Troll for Lake Trout
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@rjl1303 3 года назад

Another great video. I love your respect and appreciation for the fish. You handle them with care and it’s obvious you enjoy the sport.

@codypgc2997 7 лет назад

Love your videos. Every time I sit down to watch one I watch more. I appreciate the tips

@thundermistlures 7 лет назад

so glad you are enjoying our video and good luck on the water :)

@dlmsarge8329 Год назад

I started trolling for Lake Trout using leadcore line behind my hobie PA12 in July 2022. I fish lakes around Barry's Bay , Ont. The leadcore setup takes a bit of management in a kayak but you can fish to 40 or 50ft of depth for summer trout and it's very rewarding to score a good fish!!

@jerryc3093 3 года назад

I like the way he goes to neutral to fight the fish. I do the same thing. There is nothing fun about bouncing a fish across the top of the water because the boat speed is negating the fight.

@dlmsarge8329 Год назад

So true !! And yet few people seem to acknowledge this.

@longpointfishmaster947 Год назад

its also to put less load on the hook because if it stays down you are fighting the water current as well. to much load and you rip the hook out or break the line

@mnmike6884 Год назад

Always thought maintaining some boat speed after hooking up prevented big fish from heading to the bottom where they refuse to budge.

@rogerdudra178 4 года назад

Seeing those lakers coming out of Ontario sure speaks well for the fishery.

@SteveSaysByePearlHurlbutt 7 лет назад

lake trout are beautiful fish, both for catching and eating. I'll have to get fishing over the summer.

@thundermistlures 7 лет назад

....sounds good and hope you have a great time fishing for lakers :)

@veerman15 7 лет назад

trout are the few species on my fishing bucket list. Great video.

@thundermistlures 7 лет назад

....great species to have on your bucket list and hope you get to that list soon :)

@whitetail54 Год назад

Nice video Thanks for sharing, I have used the same lures and techniques you use and I have had real good luck Thanks.

@nissassagame 7 лет назад

Keep up the great videos sir. Many of the tips you provide have netted me a few extra fish.

@thundermistlures 7 лет назад

...you just made my day :) So glad you are enjoying our videos and thanks for the great feedback

@fourwheelerproductions4183 3 года назад

@frankmnowickl9010 7 лет назад

thanks for the video always enjoy them just got my last order in now I just have to get my butt out fishing.thanks again

@thundermistlures 7 лет назад

...glad your order arrived Frank and hope you are able to get out soon :) Good luck out there

@JohnFarnham-dn4fo 10 месяцев назад

Love feeling the action of this rod on my recent fishing trip to coast catching redfish, this was the rod of my choice among many nice rods I own.

@Nick-xn5os 7 лет назад

I went out a few days ago on Lake Ontario to troll. We got one rainbow on a spoon, and lost a monster on a thunder stick. Trolling is the way to go, keep up the good videos Ivo!

@thundermistlures 7 лет назад

Sounds like a great day on the water....got-to love Lake Ontario :)

@davidsimt 5 лет назад

Nice video. I enjoyed the action and your commentary.

@thundermistlures 5 лет назад

thank you for that feedback - really appreciate it :)

@wildontario2185 7 лет назад

Great tips. Its not about the size. Its all about the action !!!

@thundermistlures 7 лет назад

...that's so true :) Good luck on the water

@AaronHendu 7 лет назад

Looks like another great day out on the water! Great video as always Ivo!

@thundermistlures 7 лет назад

It sure was a lot of fun Aaron and thanks for taking time to write :)

@AaronHendu 7 лет назад

And thanks Ivo and crew for taking the time to share with us your fishing knowledge and adventures! I've said it before, but you all seem like genuinely good dudes! I'd be happy to be on the water with any of the crew! I do most of my fishing alone...perhaps I should share my adventures on RU-vid as well so I can share those moments too!

@thundermistlures 7 лет назад

Glad you enjoyed this lake trout episode Aaron and good luck on the water :)

@rollastoney 7 лет назад

Not a huge one...almost twice the size of any fish I have ever caught 😂 I would love to catch a fish that size

@dirtydan1764 7 лет назад

Well he is on lake ontario. The lake trout in the great lakes are huge.

@thundermistlures 7 лет назад

@daltonj15 5 лет назад

Are they wild trout it's huge bigger than I ever got

@tuscanollie1242 3 года назад

Lol I was thinking the same thing

@blandry021 3 года назад

I noticed at 11.51 when u clean the weeds off your smelt, your not using a swivel on your snap, is this always the way u fish the smelt?

@thundermistlures 3 года назад

Yes - as the lure does not spin (it just wobbles form side to side) I just use a single snap in order to maximize action - here's a video I did that will help explain further :) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--4-hWQ8yOYk.html

@blandry021 3 года назад

Thanks for the info, I always wondered about that

@hitman1234ful 3 года назад

Alot of relax. 😁

@nanokcasts9187 4 года назад

I’m sold on the smelt

@jeffersonlucianofranza3454 7 лет назад

WONDERFUL FISH CONGRATULATIONS FROM BRAZIL...............

@thundermistlures 7 лет назад

Great to hear from you in Brazil Jefferson and thanks for taking time to write :)

@Straderthanyou 7 лет назад

Awesome video as always and awesome fish! Can you do a video on catching walleye from shore?

@thundermistlures 7 лет назад

....if we get a chance to, we will :)

@thomasbrooklyn1820 7 лет назад

Thanks for the video and the tips. Would it be a good idea to wear a pfd, especially when the water is so cold (47F)?

@thundermistlures 7 лет назад

PFD is definitly a good idea....I am wearing a "Survival Suit"...it's a one piece PFD - very safe :)

@govsux1 5 лет назад

True if he was by himself he probably would have.

@reelproreelpro9332 7 лет назад

Healthy and Straight out of the HATCHERY !!

@thundermistlures 7 лет назад

Thanks for writing in :)

@jakepeterson3755 7 лет назад

This guys awesome

@thundermistlures 7 лет назад

Thanks for the great feedback and good luck on the water :)

@maxtadros283 7 лет назад

Hi, its great that you reply to all comments, quick question, i'm on lake Ontario, (Mississauga / area ,, how far off the shore do we go in ? i feel when you start going on , i'm just lost in the water - or is it the water depth ?is there any special spots to fish ? its August now - any suggestions ? will be great, i'm still a newbie to great lakes

@thundermistlures 7 лет назад

Hi Max....depth is the key for lake trout - make your way out to 80 feet - 120 feet range and fish close to the bottom - the salmon will be in the same are, but suspended - good luck :)

@kfs4869 6 лет назад

What kind of tackle would suggest for flat line fishing? Rod type and rod spec (length, strength, etc...) and reel and reel type?

@thundermistlures 6 лет назад

a 7 1/2 or 8 foot rod with a slow tip, preferable not graphite...glass is better - as for a reel, be sure to get one that has the line capacity you want and that it has instant anti-reverse and a good drag system :) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5z5LwJS3G0o.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2QEz6ECaBSo.html

@jsyangyu 4 года назад

Nice video. In which month while trolling 20 to 30 fow? Which month move to deeper?

@thundermistlures 4 года назад

you can find them at 20 - 30 fow in this area from Dec - May, after that, they move into deep water :)

@cajunkorea 6 лет назад

Wow! Just Incredible lake trout. I’m trout fishing in Nova Scotia in smaller lakes. Trolling with a 12’ aluminum. What depth of water is best? I usually use a 1 1/2” lucky strike spinner with worm. And troll the shoreline. I feel if I used your rig I would hit bottom a lot with it. Any thought would be greatly appreciated

@thundermistlures 6 лет назад

In this episode, I was fishing 20 - 30 FOW, but in the summer, they go to depts of 100 feet and more :)

@adventuresofanexpat 7 лет назад

Nice lakers!!

@thundermistlures 7 лет назад

Glad you enjoyed this lake trout episode :)

@michelleparsons4394 7 лет назад

i have went out a few times with no success, what speed should i troll at and how much line do i let out? currently trolling at 5km/h and letting out 250 yards of line.

@thundermistlures 7 лет назад

Hi Michelle....the lake trout will be deeper now, and 250 yards is a bit much (that's 2 1/2 football fields), so suggest going back about 100 feet behind the boat and if you are fishing Lake Ontario right now, try 80 feet to 100 feet deep and 5 km per hour is a good speed - good luck on the water :)

@godslake7576 7 лет назад

what would you recommend for deep lake trolling for lake trout early june?

@thundermistlures 7 лет назад

...look for lake trout to be starting to go deep as June goes on (such as 80 feet and deeper) but in very early June, you can still catch them right from shore in the Niagara River :)

@dlmsarge8329 Год назад

Leadcore works to get down to 40 or 50ft , I troll it behind my kayak on Ontario back lakes. I've had some success in July and Aug 2022.

@mirore5525 4 месяца назад

What thickness of fluorocarbon do you use for lake trout? Especially when you are not sure what exactly will happen rainbows or browns

@CookingwiththeCoias 4 месяца назад

I use a minimum of 12 lb but when fishing for those huge Lakers, I prefer 14 lb fluorocarbon

@reeceerlbacher183 7 лет назад

So close to 70k subcribers!

@thundermistlures 7 лет назад

Thanks to people like you Reece, we will be at 70K soon :)

@wrath231 3 года назад

How much line do you let out to make sure your smelt lure at the right depth?

@thundermistlures 3 года назад

I like to let out about 100 - 120 ft of line :)

@dustinss1 3 года назад

Hi, its October 5th now, I've been trying to troll in this 20-30ft range for lake trout near Jordan Harbor out on Lake Ontario. At this time of year what depth do you suggest trolling at. I haven't been able to catch anything yet, I can hardly even find any on my fish finder? I plan to keep trying thanksgiving weekend. Thanks

@thundermistlures 3 года назад

The lakers will move in closer, but not till the water gets colder - season is closed , so December is your best option

@dirtydan1764 7 лет назад

Nice. It would be cool if you also did some videos on brook trout.

@thundermistlures 7 лет назад

...if we get a chance to we will someday :)

@blandry021 3 года назад

Is there a depth chart for those American smelts body baits? Flat lining, with 100' of line out, how deep is the American smelt?

@thundermistlures 3 года назад

there are many variables, but generally, it will dive 20 feet with 100 - 120 ft. out :)

@greygraham5361 6 лет назад

What type of line do you use? Is it braid or mono? Do you recommend a type of reel/rod? Do you thing using a small metal leader is good?

@thundermistlures 6 лет назад

I would avoid using a metal leader for trout as they may be spooked by it and it is not really needed ...i prefer to use fluorocarbon line or mono when I am trolling. A slow to medium action rod is good and a reel with a good drag system and instant anti-reverse is the way to go :)

@AaronHendu 7 лет назад

Flat-line trolling can be done from just about any boat too, I have lots of success in a canoe for pike!

@thundermistlures 7 лет назад

Sounds like fun trolling from your canoe :)

@greygraham5361 6 лет назад

Great video man. And if you don’t have pole holders on your boat do you think I should get one of the clamp on pole holders?

@thundermistlures 6 лет назад

clamp on ones are o.k., but best to have the kind you can mount on your boat :)

@greygraham5361 6 лет назад

Thundermist Lures thanks for the info

@rafabonati7757 3 года назад

Will Canadian Post work to get delivery of the Thundermist lures in the US now with the border closed?

@thundermistlures 3 года назад

Yes - regular mail delivery from Canada to the USA is going fine, but it's slower than normal (UPS moves much quicker) :)

@evanwindom3265 5 лет назад

Any recommendations for catching lakers that are down deeper?

@thundermistlures 5 лет назад

You can use a down rigger to get right to the bottom or you can vertically jig for them....I like jigging best :)

@SeasonsAndSloan 7 лет назад

Now I've never caught a lake trout before (or even fished for them for that matter) so I'm a little clueless. What method could you recommend for late July Ontario Trout?

@thundermistlures 7 лет назад

The lake trout will be in deeper water in July - so fish in 80 feet deep and deeper in Lake Ontario :)

@dlmsarge8329 Год назад

I just started using a leadcore setup for Lake Trout around Barry's Bay Ont. I troll spoons and hard baits behind my hobie PA12 kayak. I can down get to 40 or 50ft depth and have had some success in July / Aug 2022.

@donnadixon8991 7 лет назад

thanks ivo...good quality fishing videos....catfish 58........

@thundermistlures 7 лет назад

Glad you enjoyed this lake trout episode John and good luck on the water :)

@donnadixon8991 7 лет назад

thank you sir..and god bless.........catfish 58

@bostoncurtis9559 5 лет назад

Do you always use a bait caster when you troll and how do you like it?

@thundermistlures 5 лет назад

When we use heavier mono or fluoro, we prefer to use a bait-caster style reel, but otheriwse ,we are happy to use spinning reels as well :)

@dailodai9586 4 года назад

i guess he's caught much bigger trout. cause when he caught the 8 pounder he say not that big lol. that would be a trophy fish in my local lake

@DavidAlxnder 7 лет назад

How do you get the lure to sink so deep? mine just stays on the surface....I'm on Lake Michigan with a kayak...

@thundermistlures 7 лет назад

...keep your rod tip point down and only let out about 100 feet of line....troll slow at 2 - 3 MPH - good luck :) PS< be sure to use a snap or a snap/swivel to attach your lure

@dennismiklas6349 6 лет назад

Make sure you lure has a nice big lip. The bigger the lip the deeper it swims.

@geraldtompkins2239 6 лет назад

what pound test are you using on your reel?

@thundermistlures 6 лет назад

it was most likley 15 or 20 lb test :)

@dw6505 5 лет назад

He says in the video 20 lbs florocarbon

@paulfennell01 3 года назад

What pound test line? Are you using a flouro leader?

@thundermistlures 3 года назад

Hi Paul - on that day, I would have been using 15 or 17 lb fluorocarbon (not braid) :)

@greygraham5361 6 лет назад

What type of line do you use? Is it braid or mono?

@thundermistlures 6 лет назад

Fluoro or mono while trolling :)

@whyisthereaholeinmybutt4274 7 лет назад

Nice job! Would you ever do a video in the future with catching bowfin?!

@thundermistlures 7 лет назад

....here's a bowfin episode we did in the past - hope you enjoy it :) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xGyCB93-FCw.html

@whyisthereaholeinmybutt4274 7 лет назад

Thundermist Lures perfect! Thank you so much! And keep up the good work! And your videos are the highlight of my day!

@noahcallahan2112 7 лет назад

Just a quick question, what brand is your rod that you use?

@thundermistlures 7 лет назад

I use a variety of brands - in this episode, it was Lews brand :)

@noahcallahan2112 7 лет назад

Thundermist Lures Thanks

@kyleharris3328 4 года назад

What knot do you use to tie your lure?

@thundermistlures 4 года назад

I like the palomar knot or the single uni knot :) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zQu-hMQPFHw.html

@robertcope2465 4 года назад

What type of line are you using?

@thundermistlures 4 года назад

seaguar fluorocarbon

@geraldtompkins7209 7 лет назад

how many colors do these come in

@thundermistlures 7 лет назад

...six colors (Silver, Gold, Natural< Silver/Chartreuse, Silver/Purple, Silver/blue) Good luck out there Gerald :)

@joshbostwick5043 3 года назад

What is your rod and reel set up

@thundermistlures 3 года назад

the rod was a lews cranking stik and the reel a diawa :)

@carterwichelns4574 4 года назад

How long did it take to catch these fish

@thundermistlures 4 года назад

..although I can not recall exactly, it would not have been that long as there is a great b=lake trout bite on lake ontario :)

@dustyfindsnemo410 7 лет назад

i do pyramid lake cutthroat trout and i have seen the huge lake trout teeth and i can easily say that the cutty has the same size teeth as a 20lb laker whipe the cutty is a 10lb

@thundermistlures 7 лет назад

...interesting...thanks for the feedback :)

@ne8r 7 лет назад

Would love to see how much time passes between strikes.

@thundermistlures 7 лет назад

If you go here in April or December, the bites are pretty quick :)

@fouraces1949 7 лет назад

Whats behind you in the water? @.58

@thundermistlures 7 лет назад

...it's just a big tree branch :)

@mikebaron5829 5 лет назад

Where can we buy those lures?

@thundermistlures 5 лет назад

....biggest stores would be Disks or gander outdoor - otherwise, if you can not find them locally, you can get them from tackledirect.com, amazon or of course direct from thundermist Lure Company on line as well :)

@mikebaron5829 5 лет назад

@@thundermistlures Thanks for posting the great videos!!!! I will be ordering your lures from your online store....they obviously work, and the fact that you demonstrate them here is fantastic!

@kaseynorris2476 7 лет назад

Can anybody tell me what lure to use for trout?

@thundermistlures 7 лет назад

Hi Kasey....you can use spoons, spinners & crankbaits - or, other artificial options are yarn fly, beads, jigs...plenty of options - good luck out there :)

@minnowstomonsters8462 3 года назад

How does a fellow Ontarian get out in the boat with you 😆

@reesevoorhees3040 7 лет назад

Can you do a tour of your new boat.

@thundermistlures 7 лет назад

....here's the video I did announcing and showing the new boat :) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1Jka65d9eW8.html

@bradywebster3493 6 лет назад

How do you go so slow on a 150 hp

@thundermistlures 6 лет назад

.....it's a Honda :) :) :) Also, to slow your troll down, you can troll into the wind, as that will help a bit, or, another option is to put a drift sock out off the nose of your boat (or back of the boat) - it will make the boat harder to handle, but will definitely slow you down :)

@JackSmith-gf1qr 6 лет назад

What size does the trout according with the law needs to be so you could keep it, I like to eat fish?...

@thundermistlures 6 лет назад

rules vary by state or province - here in Ontario on the lower Niagara, there is no size limit - only possession limits :)

@nevadasean 5 лет назад

No dodger?

@thecount1001 4 года назад

great simple technique, though i'm surprised that treble hooks are still allowed. 2 single barbless hooks are the most ethical and easiest to use by far. less fish injury, easy to manage and unhook.

@screechowl9605 4 года назад

From the thumbnail???????????

@w.davismerritt7901 7 лет назад

Please get a bigger rubber net. Keep the fish in the water. Bring a second angler if you are shooting video. Set an example. You have a platform, use it to promote good catch and release technique. Our sport needs it.

@thundermistlures 7 лет назад

Thanks for your feedback W. Davis and for taking time to write - good luck on the water :)