Went to Rufus Woods lake for 3 days (Wed, Thurs, Fri) with my dad and brother. We went right above Chief Joseph Dam in between the dam and the boat barrier on Murphy Road. It was very cold probably ranging from 25-35 all days. We caught our limit every day except got 5 all together on Fri because it was so cold we couldn't feel our fingers and put on any more bait. The limit is 2 fish per day so we only missed out on 1. The fish ranged from 2-6 lbs and put up fights. We used 10 lb test. We put an egg weight at the end of the line and would tie on a swivel. Than we would tie 3 feet of leader on the other end of the swivel and then tie on the hook at the end of the leader. We would put 1 scented marshmallow on the hook and pull it up onto the line. Than we would do the same with 2 or 3 mini Jetpuff marshmallows. That would make it float better of the bottom. Than we put a power egg at the top of the hook. Than a scented marshmallow and 1/4 of a worm. Than put another power egg on the bottom of the hook. The reason you put on power eggs is to hold on the other stuff because power eggs are so strong. You might have to squeeze it together good. MAKE SURE YOU SLIDE THE MARSHMALLOWS ON THE LINE SO THEY ARE RIGHT ON TOP OF THE HOOK!!!! TOP IT OFF WITH WD-40 BECAUSE THEY SEEM TO LOVE IT. We ended up catching about 55lbs of fish all together and 20 POUNDS OF FILLETS. It was a very fun trip.


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