Fall trout opener outing

17733 Views 36 Replies 12 Participants Last post by Augy, Oct 21, 2006

Augy

Discussion Starter · Oct 10, 2006

I figure we might as well have an outing together at Axehead for the opener. We could monopolize some real estate that way. sunrise i think should be around 7am when the gates are opened but i plan on being there around 5:30. anyway, i'll be there on the south end if anybody wants to join me.

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Gither03

· #2 · Oct 10, 2006

See you there at 5:30 haha. What's your set up going to be? ultra light rod, 4lb line, berkley power bait and size 14-16 hooks? I couldn't find any 14-16 hooks at dicks by the glen last sat. You think 12 will do the job?

phil

· #3 · Oct 10, 2006

Gither03 said:
See you there at 5:30 haha. What's your set up going to be? ultra light rod, 4lb line, berkley power bait and size 14-16 hooks? I couldn't find any 14-16 hooks at dicks by the glen last sat. You think 12 will do the job?

14-16?! :shock: that must be tiny! I didn't even know they made hooks that small. I just picked up some #8 I think Gamakatsu bait holder hooks for worm fishing for trout. I did fine with those last year.

Augy

Discussion Starter · #4 · Oct 10, 2006

just use the smallest hooks you can get your hands on. the hooks need to be basically small enough to allow the powerbait to float it. yeah, light rigs and 4 lb line.

who's bringing the dunkin donuts?

#1cubsfan

· #5 · Oct 10, 2006

i'll bring some donuts does anyone know if my powerbait
from the spring will still be good or should i buy some
new jars of it. also which colors were working good for
you augy.

Augy

Discussion Starter · #6 · Oct 11, 2006

#1cubsfan said:
also which colors were working good for
you augy.

ahhh, that's the ultimate secret tony. keke

j/k. all colors work. it's the smell that gets them but i've always had luck with the rainbow. i've tried the glitter stuff last year and didn't produce as much as the original formulas. orange and green have produced as well.

toothdoc

· #7 · Oct 11, 2006

I remember reading somewhere that the lake would open at 5 am. I'll see what my calendar looks like. It is probably going to be a zoo.

JasonN

· #8 · Oct 11, 2006

Sounds like a good idea, Augy. Count me in.

BassCaster

· #9 · Oct 11, 2006

toothdoc said:
It is probably going to be a zoo.

Good luck guys. Sure will be crazy I'm sure.

Augy

Discussion Starter · #10 · Oct 11, 2006

if it opens at 5 then i'm there at 4. doc let us know if that will be the case.

toothdoc

· #11 · Oct 11, 2006

Here is what the DNR site says. It also says that it depends upon when the local lake opens. I know that at Axehead you can park on River to get in earlier.

http://dnr.state.il.us/pubaffairs/2006/ ... /trout.htm

bearscubs

· #12 · Oct 12, 2006

good luck everyone and have fun with the trout fishing ^^
i think i'll give it a shot and see how it goes

panhead

· #13 · Oct 16, 2006

What kind of flies to use on the casting bubbles?

Wooly buggers? black nymph? I am not sure what kind to buy?

Augy

Discussion Starter · #14 · Oct 16, 2006

i used the el cheapo dialpad assortment flies from walmart last year and they worked fine.

phil

· #15 · Oct 16, 2006

I can't wait to get out there. My fingers are crossed about CCFP not screwing up again. I'm seriously tempted to get over there and see if it's been stocked yet...you can usually see them jumping or along the shoreline. When they close it down is it only closed to fishing?

#1cubsfan

· #16 · Oct 18, 2006

so who is in for saturday
we can target the whole south side im bringing
donuts krispy kream or dunkin
:?

JasonN

· #17 · Oct 18, 2006

I'm in.

Gither03

· #18 · Oct 18, 2006

In for sure. Getting there bright 'n early. Will be wearing blue coat and black USMC cap.

toothdoc

· #19 · Oct 18, 2006

I'll be there as well.

#1cubsfan

· #20 · Oct 18, 2006

4:00a.m. looks like i'll be bringing two dozen
lots of trout to go around i'm loading up on my
powerbait

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