Lake Simcoe Dowrigging for Lakers

[love2fishhave2work]

I got into downrigging last year on Lake O for Salmon but would like to hunt some Lake Trout this weekend on Simcoe. Do I need to invest into different lure set ups or will the Lakers hit the same salmon spoons I use on Lake O. If there are any laker guru's on the board, I would sure appreciate info on types of lures and presentations to pick up for the outing, speed I should target trolling and depths this time of year.

 

Are lakers even hitting in July/August?

 

Much appreciated.

[LefroyFisherman]

I would also like to know if you can down rig for lakers this time of year?

[Fisherman]

You can use the same lures, NK's silver Foxes, etc, 40-50ft or longer leads off the cannon ball dragged close to the bottom. Some drag or bounce their c/balls of the bottom, not something I do or would advise, it can be costly if you get hung up. Go to the north shore around the 14th of Oro, slow, slow trolling.

[Cudz]

go with chrome and greens. Spoons. Last time I was out we did ok at 90' over 116 but in the past I would go 90' in 90' of water. Some people use 20' leads off ball but I too use more than 50' leads.

 

7th line to the 5th works as well. As does BBP.