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Hello, I'm going on a fishing trip tomorrow thats going to take me to ultimately to Henry's lake Idaho but i will be in salt lake for maybe a couple days. I was wondering if it would be worth the drive out to Flaming Gorge for a couple days of mack jiggin, i heard it was a top notch spot. I know nothing about the lake and not much about jigging for mackinaw any tips or suggestions?
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Well your in luck, Flaming Gorge is starting to get really good for lakers right now. Not to mention if you have the itch to catch a trophy red Koke (for release of couse), then now is an excellent time to hit up the Gorge.
Now I'm no genious on Lake Trout but I do chase the Kokanee up there. If you need any info or help with lures or choice of area let me know and I'll tell you the latest.
As for the Lakers, this time of year it doesn't take a Pro to figure out how to catch them, considering they will stack and I mean stack on certain spawning grounds.
There are plenty of peps in the Mack Attack Crew that should be willing to give you a few tips.
Good Luck !!!! [cool]
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[quote BassDuder]Well your in luck, Flaming Gorge is starting to get really good for lakers right now. . .
As for the Lakers, this time of year it doesn't take a Pro to figure out how to catch them, considering they will stack and I mean stack on certain spawning grounds. [/quote]

So, because they're stacked, its starting to get really good, and somebody's figured out how to catch them?

PM me with some tips. I'd love to know!

In case someone wants some advice from a supposed "pro.", I'd say to go the said stacks, drop down, and pray. We're approaching the toughest fishing of the season unless you count 3-pounders. Yes, I'll get some 20's and 30's in the next month, but it won't be easy, and I won't get them every day like I've been doing up to now.

The approach for the next month is no secret. Go to Linwood Bay, see your sonar light up like a Christmas tree (attached), drop a tube jig of your choice (color DOESN'T matter), take two Advil, and again, pray.
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[quote Tarponjim],...drop a tube jig of your choice (color DOESN'T matter)....
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Does, too. [angelic]
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[indent]Don, It doesnt matter what color when your in The GDRB!
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I count 3 pounders...... I guess I'm not a hardcore trophy guy as much as others.
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ya don you know the gdrb catches the darn things. we just and have fun.[cool]
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