06-28-2023, 05:00 PM
(06-28-2023, 04:35 PM)MWScott72 Wrote: I'm going to take my brother-in-law out on a new boat he got a couple months back. I suggested Strawberry (because I know it better), but he would rather not travel that far (he's in Stansbury). As a backup, I suggested Utah Lake for cats; however, I'm not all that familiar with UL...especially boat-wise. If I remember correctly, the Lincoln Beach area seems to be productive this time of year as is Bird Island (but I'm not sure I want to chance damaging a prop on the rocks), but if anyone is willing to share a few tidbits, I'm all ears.
Full disclosure, if I were to head out there today, I'd either fling shrimp / cut WB on a slip weight or troll worm harnesses. Probably wouldn't hurt to try and get ahold of some of Pat's fligs too, but that's where I'm at at the moment. Thanks guys
Right now the cats are in transition, some spawning and some post spawn. You can find cats in the reeds if they are still spawning or hunting critters that hide in the reeds. You can find reeds almost anywhere around the lake. Last few trips you wanted to be no deeper than 3.5 feet, reeds deeper than that held very few cats. Shrimp or cut WB, with or W/out a bobber work well.
The method I use is to anchor in 3.5 feet and cast to shallower open pockets in or near reed edges. If you don't get a fish in 20 minutes, move and start again. Once you find then, the same rule applies. 20-30 minutes w/o a fish, move.
If you prefer to drag baits, most fish lately have come in 6-8 FOW, but there will be some almost any depth.
Good luck and please share a report on how you did!