Hit Beaver over the weekend.....first time there with my Pontoon. Was told to head to the end of the lake which I did in search of the fat stocked Rainbow's.

Did well both days with Saturday being more active. Trolled 90% of the time as I am not into Powerbiat fishing unless it's my only choice. (Dead of winter) Trolled a fly rod and spinning rod with the spinning rod producing big time with Yakima Baits Flatfish. Today, I doubled up on the Flatfish and again it produced. I trolled counterclockwise the whole time and had plenty of takes but with a barbless singe Siwash hook, some came off quickly. Speeds varied for take downs. Strikes without a hook up got a quick speed increase that produced a strong strike and hook up. I also had a double which can be quite difficult to handle! All fish were released with the hook popping free many times after I put the fish in the net.

Will be giving it a go the next few night as the weather seems to shaping up well. Maybe flies at dusk might be the ticket. I should have my Orange Simms jacket on, so if you spot me come on over and say hi!

Interesting lake....I should have tried it earlier.

Anyone ever fish the small lake at the far end? I did not venture that way, but love these little puddles.

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