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My neighbor who is an older gentleman wants me to take him fishing at porcupine in the morning. We will be fishing from the bank any advice on where to go would be appreciated. Ive only fished it from a boat so am a little unsure on where the good spots from the bank are.
Also what would be good to use for the kokes?
One more thing why do some call it the pig?
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Not sure why its called the pig... I've just always heard it called that.
As for what to use... any bright colored wedding rings, squids, or spiners, or flat fish. Bright as in fluorescent yellow/pink/green.
It's hard to cast a dodger.. so maybe just some egg weights.
I have been tipping mine with bright yellow anais flavored power bait, seems to work good.
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Porcupine shortened to Porky, Porky associated with Porky Pig (of Bugs Bunny fame), thus the reference to The Pig (badabadabada - that's all folks!)
Also - all them piggy little Kokes in there - chasing and swiping at anything shiny - even if they wouldn't eat it if they caught it!
Not lots of great shore access - steep banks. I ended up going around the lake, nearer the inlet - by the last "campground" - if you call it that. more "area" than a "ground"....
I pitched all kinds of spinners, spoons, and flies. Seemed to do the best on spinners - lots of chasers, but I got most kits on a Roostertail - in a pink/red pattern. Trout lure. I was tipping with either bit of worm, or squished snails.
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another question, what are all the kinds of fish found in there
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[quote wormsinker]another question, what are all the kinds of fish found in there[/quote]
Browns, cutthroat and rainbows
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and Kokanee! [cool][shocked]
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Don't know the mobility of your guest but I graphed and seen lots of fish on the west side of the bay at first launch. Try the point where the bay hits the main body of the reservoir. Lots of risers there and it gets deep quick plus the big schools of Kokes were all around there Monday. I would park (if you have 4 WD) down by boat ramp and walk out to the point. It will be muddy close to water level so go uphill a little. Good luck. J
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That lake is way too beautiful to call it the pig. It deserves more respect.
Have you ever been there? I bet if you haven't, as soon as you see it for the first time you agree with me.
Good luck.
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[quote SBennett]That lake is way too beautiful to call it the pig. It deserves more respect.
Have you ever been there? I bet if you haven't, as soon as you see it for the first time you agree with me.
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It's "The Pig", just a nick name. Heck, a dad gum Porcupine (AKA quill pig) ain't all that purdy either.
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Ive been there a few times just so you know. I agree it is way beatiful no doubt, I didnt nickname it that, that is just what some people know it by.
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Porcupine can be hard to fish, from the shore.
While there, be sure to fish the stream below the dam.
There are some nice fish in there.
A float tube can be a great way to fish the Pig.
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I agree it's a very tough bank fish puddle but quite fun on the float. DI has cheap floattubes and this time of year with water temps in the 70s you wouldn't need waders. But you still need to get down 40 + feet to get to the big schools. Good luck next time. Later J
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[quote DKStroutfitter]Porcupine can be hard to fish, from the shore.
While there, be sure to fish the stream below the dam.
There are some nice fish in there.
A float tube can be a great way to fish the Pig.[/quote]
Isn't the river below artificials only too?
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