Lake Ontario Browns

[captdick]

Let's share some techniques for spring brown trout. I start targeting browns in early April. At that time of year we usually fish very shallow (10' or less) water and look for the pockets of "hot" water. To us at that time of year, "hot" water may be only 41-43 deg. F but it is warmer than any surrounding water. We find these pockets near stream outlets, near power plant outflows, on the lee side of outcroppings, etc. Let's hear a tip from you guys!! USCG Licensed #827379

[captdick]

The main lures we use early in the year are stickbaits trolled in 5-20 ft. of water. These are about 4" long and usually floaters that dive when pulled. Popular ones are Thunderstick Jr.'s, #9 straight & jointed Rapalas, etc. Good colors are chartreuse, orange, firetiger, black & silver. Sometimes these are pulled with a split shot up the line about 4' from the lure to achieve a little more depth. Capt. Dick Dennie of Landing Zone Charters on Lake Ontario