It's been a few months since I had been trolling for Rainbows and I was really missing it. Saturdays weather looked OK so I decided to make the trip to Long Lake. I knew that it would probably be very tough fishing this early in the season, the water temp was only 49 degree to 51. For the first 2-1/2 hours I was marking some fish but absolutely no bites. I got desperate and tried the northeast corner of the lake where it rises to only 9 foot in depth. As soon as I got over the shallow hump --Wham-- to my amazement a 10 pound 5 ounce catfish took the trolled smile blade and nightcrawler. I was trolling at 1.1 mph and using 1/8 ounce weight. I believe that it is a Channel Catfish, but perhaps some of the more experienced guys can help identify it. About and hour later I finally hooked into 2 nice Rainbows and brought one home for dinner. These were caught on a Pink/Red Mack's Wedding Ring with nightcrawler piece and 4" silver dodger (20 feet of water).


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