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Ward Lake Report
Thurston County, WA

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05/17/2017
Trolling
Cutthroat Trout
Other
Pink
Cloudy
Other
Morning
61° - 65°
05/17/2017
5
2415

So I fixed my trolling motor issue and decided to give Ward lake another go for Kokanee. I hate to say it but I tried from the surface down to 45 feet and no hungry Kokanee to be found. I gave this report a 5 rating because I got into some nice Cutthroat and Rainbows today! I decided on fishing the nerka bug today. I used a pink one, and I also put out a orange crankbait. I must say that the nerka bug out fished the crankbait, However the crankbait hooked two of the largest fish of the day. I found most of the action 18-24 feet. I hooked between 25-30 fish. I decided after catching two smaller trout to just not use a piece of corn on my nerka bug so I could release the fish and continue looking for kokanee. Corn is not a big deal anyway when fishing for Kokanee it just acts as a holder for the scent you use. I have caught numerous kok's without corn. Due to the action I was getting from the trout on the bug, I figured better go naked so I can fish longer. Overall the action was great with a few double hook ups, I wasn't upset that I didn't run into any kokanee, since I was hooking some nice quality fish. I took my go pro out with me today, captured a double hook up but not sure if I can upload it on here or not. I am uploading it to youtube if anyone is interested.


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nerka nailer
5/17/2017 6:47:31 PM
Here is a link to the double hook up today. https://youtu.be/7U4GdIuwWNQ
Toni
5/17/2017 10:46:48 PM
You can add the video to your report by copying the embedded code. It is in the share area on the youtube after it is done. Same spot if you put it on facebook or any of the other social media. I just add it to the end of my report
TMBob
5/17/2017 7:12:45 PM
nerka, why can I not find any info on what a nerka is and where to buy some?
nerka nailer
5/17/2017 7:45:05 PM
TMBob. I make the nerka bugs. I don't as of yet sell them anywhere . I can list some on Ebay if you like or if you want to give me a contact I can give you more details about getting some
nerka nailer
5/17/2017 7:41:38 PM
Here is a link to the double hook up today. https://youtu.be/7U4GdIuwWNQ
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