[lovetofish]

The traditional method for fishing lake trout is tipping your tube jigs with a small piece of sucker meat for scent. Since I don't have any suckers left but lots of raw shrimps, can I still catch lakers by tipping it with a small piece of shrimp?

 

[albow]

Yes, or just straight tube jig.

 

[Pathway]

Sucker meat is for suckers. Use salmon egg Smelly Jelly in either liquid or paste. Leave a good scent trail. Keep the SJ in the freezer when not in use.

 

[snagged up]

You can tipped your jig with what ever you like.

 

[fishinghunter14]

Yep tip with anything except live bait unless permitted but most the laker lakes I know in CO don't allow live bait

 

[da_teacher]

Raw shrimp works... Squid works as well and stays on the hook really good!

 

[albow]

Cooked/frozen shrimp works too, and you can eat it for lunch! :biggrin1:

 

[trotline jr]

As the Teacher said squid works well and it is a lot cheaper than sucker meat .

 

[lovetofish]

Thanks for all the responds guys. I will take a few senior citizens, a 69 years old Trump's supporter, and a 68 years old Russkie (what the h... I am doing) out to Williams Forks tomorrow without the sucker meat. I will blame your guys if we don't entice the lakers to bite lol.

 

[da_teacher]

Thanks for all the responds guys. I will take a few senior citizens, a 69 years old Trump's supporter, and a 68 years old Russkie (what the h... I am doing) out to Williams Forks tomorrow without the sucker meat. I will blame your guys if we don't entice the lakers to bite lol.

how'd you do man?

 

[lovetofish]

how'd you do man?

I am doing fine Dan, did your brother, Kim ever went ice fishing this year? Hopefully the drive tomorrow won't be too bad.

 

[redleader]

Can't you find any Suckermeat? Try all the shrimp or squid you want but I would take what you know works.
I just judged a tournament there a few weeks ago and know where the guys were having the best success. Pm if you want some intel, deeper 60-70' was happening

 

[lovetofish]

Fishing from 52 to 70 FOW today. 3 guys, o fish, sad isn't it? We used tube jigs in different colors tipped with shrimp or squid with no bites. Fish were there chasing jigs up and down for long times but would not bite. It was maddening to see them do it. This is my first time ever skunked out on lakers. Here is a quote for you guys:
He who doesn't bring sucker meat, will not get the lakers to bite lol. I forgot to mention thanks to redleader for the spots, found the fish but not the bites.

 

[kastmisser]

Fishing from 52 to 70 FOW today. 3 guys, o fish, sad isn't it? We used tube jigs in different colors tipped with shrimp or squid with no bites. Fish were there chasing jigs up and down for long times but would not bite. It was maddening to see them do it. This is my first time ever skunked out on lakers. Here is a quote for you guys:
He who doesn't bring sucker meat, will not get the lakers to bite lol. I forgot to mention thanks to redleader for the spots, found the fish but not the bites.

Did you see any kokes on your finder?

 

[lovetofish]

No kokes. only one or 2 at a time.

 

[leg]

I heard from a couple of guys using tilapia worked for lakers at Williams Fork. Just a thought, what about using salmon from the fish market, lakers do eat the kokanee salmon that are in the lake. No I don't fish for lakers myself so I don't know if these work or not but it seems like it might be worth a try.

 

[bigassbassman]

Buying salmon fillets to catch greasy lakers??? Just eat the salmon. That's like tipping jigs with nice perch fillets to catch freakin slimers. ;D

 

[ghostman]

Buying salmon fillets to catch greasy lakers??? Just eat the salmon. That's like tipping jigs with nice perch fillets to catch freakin slimers. ;D

Been waiting for that one... :thumb:

 

[Zman]

Buying salmon fillets to catch greasy lakers??? Just eat the salmon. That's like tipping jigs with nice perch fillets to catch freakin slimers. ;D

I agree totally but buying a small salmon fillet is cheaper than a $6 or $8 sucker from a bait store plus it is fresh and already prepared...if you feel the need to tip a jig...

 

[Str8Down]

I bet if you go fishing with Bernie at Granby (or any of other guides) they will have sucker meat. Lot of effort and time to get there. What's a few bucks for a sucker from the bait store?Mike at Granby Bait and Tackle carries suckers and with a purchase will also share information.