coreyhkh Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 Hey guys I have been on vacation and fishing Lake muskoka all weekend and I did pretty good around 30 fish largest was about 30" and a number of nice small mouth I got trolling for pike. Anyway today I went out and a cold front came through I know that the fish go deep so I started looking for them and sure enough there was fish galore off the bays drop off around 30-45'. I tried trolling and adding weight but I could not seem to get down that deep. What would you guys recommend to target these fish,I am gussing they where walleye and pike and probably small-mouth too. Thanks for the help Happy fishing:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 Vertical jigging with a good heavy spoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyb Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 More weight....like a solid 2 ounces in front of a swivel....or a diving device, such as a Dipsy Diver, Pink Lady or Torpedo. Beyond that, you could look at leadcore line or downriggers....if you feel like going on a real shopping spree Of course....there are a few lures on the market that will hit 30ft with lots of line out....Reefrunners and Deep Taildancers are 2 that come to mind right away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 At 40', be prepared to keep a lot of what you catch though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutologist Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 One cold front does not mean a wholesale exodus of shallow fish, they more likely reduced the distance they were willing to chase and hit a lure, slow down and fish more methodically. Roy hit the nail on the head... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 (edited) Bottom bouncers and Macks wally popswork good at that depth or even deeper, I use them at anywhere between 40-80ft for walleye. Need a heavy bottom bouncer though, at least 1oz, but preferably larger. You can always jig as well, either vertical or cast/retrieve. But as already mentioned, your gonna be keeping some of these fish unless you have experience fizzing Edited May 25, 2011 by manitoubass2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleheader Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 This time of year the deep water is likely still very cold. Try a 1/2 oz bb on a floating jig head and go only fast enough to keep the line tight. This technique works very well in early season cold fronts and calm conditions, especially on breaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Governator Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 The simplest option is just a bottom bouncer. Takes your line right down and keeps it off the ground. Tie a 3-5' leader to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coreyhkh Posted May 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 Thanks guys I got some 1 and 3oz sinkers today at BPS I will try again in a few weeks. Also another question how do you guys decided on water colour to use especially fishing deep? I have around 60 lures and I can never decide what to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctdd2006 Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 Thanks guys I got some 1 and 3oz sinkers today at BPS I will try again in a few weeks. Also another question how do you guys decided on water colour to use especially fishing deep? I have around 60 lures and I can never decide what to use. I think in a couple weeks this post becomes irrelevant.....they'll be close to summer patterns then.....help me if I'm wrong! Please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PikeMolester Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 what is everyone trolling with for pike that all these smallies are hitting? It is mentioned in 3 pike threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limeyangler Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 i say keep it simple....3/8 oz Knuckle ball jig with a big (3"-4") sucker minnow.....the minnow and jig shape keep it off bottom/snag free. 30' and you should just get to put 'em back....40' and their air bladders will be hanging out thier*&^%^% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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