Conference wahoo::fishing

    The only lake trout fishing I've done, was at the Quabbin res. We
    used lead core line with shinners using a shiner rig, (most tackle
    stores have them). The lead core line is an alternative to down
    riggers and fish finders, though if I wasn't so cheap thats the way
    I would go. When you fish for lakers at Quabbin, during the summer,
    you have to troll on the bottom about 100ft. to 160 ft. down, to
    get there you have to put out about 200yds. of lead core, which
    is a *itch to handle. We used 20lb test mono. leaders about 9ft.
    long. From my limited experience in lake trout fishing the important
    thing is the temperature of the water. The warmer the water the
    deeper they'll be, up north the water is colder so you probably
    don't have to go down as deep. Lakers can go up to 40lbs at the 
    Quabbin, and I would guess their that size up north, so plan on
    heavier equipment than what you would use for Horn Pout, or
    Brook Trout.
           
    Good Luck
    Jim

     Wayne, depending on the month, the Lakers will probably still be
    near the surface, but any outfitter up there can tell you what to
    expect. If you have to troll, buy a couple of luhr Jensen "Dipsy
    Diver" trolling planers ($5-6) and screw the lead core. It's a pain
    in the ass to use, kinks, and sometimes bellies up near the surface.
    You don't know how deep you are, and it's limited in useful depth.
     I'd bring several spools of 6# and 8# and a bunch of Blue Fox "pixie"
    spoons in half oz. Also Krokodiles and Cleos in chrome, pearl,
    blue/chrome and green/chrome and, absolutely!! some brass/fluorescent
    orange and brass/fluorescent red. Casting spoons should be 1/2 oz.
    For trolling, some wafer types like "evil eyes", "alpena diamonds"
    (blue/chrome, green/black), "stingers" and "sutton spoons" are all
    good. 
     Lakers have teeth, but it shouldn't be a problem with lures. Are
    there any Arctic Char, up there ? If so, and you can fish for 'em,
    don't miss it.
     Let me know if you need more info, and don't forget the polyprop
    underwear and "gore-tex" and good (!!) bug dope. One last thought,
    if you fish big Rapalas like you do at Dillon, I bet you'll kill
    'em.
    
    Best 'O Luck,
    
    The Skoal Bandit   
    

    re:2
    What are and how do these Dipsy Diver Trolling planers work ? I'd
    like to can the lead core myself, but can I get to the bottom of
    Quabbin at gate #8 with it ? Lead core is a pain, especially in
    areas with heavy traffic.
    
    Jim

    I saw the Dispy Divers used on a recent show of the Rod and Reel.
    Seems like a good device for use on Quabin or Wallum when you
    can't justify the cost of downriggers.  I saw a similar device
    in a BASS PRO catalog.  Are you sure of the cost? I would expect
    them to cost more like $20 to 30 bucks
    
    
    Harbor Master
    

     At last recall, Zyla's had 'em, as does the rotary tackle shop
    in Hudson, Mass. $5-6 is the correct price. With the Dipsy Divers
    you can troll right, left or straight back by setting the disk;
    but the deeper you go (especially right/left) the more line you
    need - ex. to go 40' down to the right, you might need 120' of line
    out (this is a guess, the diver comes with a chart).
     If anyone is interested, I have a copy of the Luhr Jensen test
    report on fishing/using the Diver. one more thought about deep water
    fishing - when I hear numbers like 120' down in fresh water (other
    than the Great Lakes, I start thinking guys are fishing below the
    thermocline, which means (ugh!) probably just lakers.
    
    In low tech and high,
    
    --The Skoal Bandit

    
    
    Yes, I would like a copy of the Luhr Jensen Test report on the Dipsy
    Diver.
    
    Pleae send via Interoffice mail to:
    
    Gary Beaudreau
    LJO2/I11
    
    Thanks in advance.
    
    The HARBOR MASTER
    

    I'll take a report also, if you can.
    thanks
    Jim Richard
    SHR1-2/N12
    

    I 'll take a copy of the report also if you can.
    
    thanks,
     Tom Zilinsky
     HLO1-1/R01
    
                        a.k.a. bartender

    Hey Bandit,
    
    Your "right on" about Lakers!! Sure you don't fish Ontario?? My
    problem is I throw them back because they taste too "fishey" and
    we have a bunch of Browns, Salmon and Rainbows in the big "O". You
    can always tell if you have a Laker on. Its like pulling up a log
    that moves a little from side to side. I muck prefer a Salmon that
    runs all over the surface and then trys to take your boat down with
    him when you get it along side!! (Get the other lines in quick!)
    
    

    
    Hey  WALTAH, are you into collecting reports again or are you into
    goin fishin?
    
    TBDW