Inconsistent June, but July looking better
By The Nelson Daily Sports
Kerry Reed, Reel Adventures Charters Kootenay Lake
Kerry Reed is back on the lake giving fishermen the straight goods on what’s happening on the water. Here’s is the July report.
Kootenay Lake
Well, June has come and gone. And the rain kept coming and going also. Another wet month for the record books. And again, the inconsistent weather made for inconsistent fishing.
We had some great days out there with up to 15 fish on the day. But we also had some dismal days due to the bouncing barometer. When the weather remained steady, we had our best fishing. Our biggest Rainbow in the past few weeks was a bright, chrome 22-pounder, with a few others between 12 and 18 pounds. We also landed quite a few Bull Trout between three and 15 pounds.
And now, since the heat wave, things are changing again. Water temperature is rising fast and the fish are going through sporadic feeding frenzies. So, one day the fish are feeding heavily and we can’t keep them off the hook. And the next day they are fed up and taking a break.
We have had some great morning fishing trips since the heat wave. Trying to beat the heat and start early in the morning seems to be the ticket. Our latest morning trip saw saw nice fish come to the boat in only four hours. That’s great fishing for Summer time.
So, like I always say, you just never know.
But, you can’t catch them from the couch. You just have to be out there.
What are they biting on???
Now that the summer weather is here, we are catching more fish on the downriggers. Nothing too deep, but the usual depths of 60-100 feet seem to be working well.
My favorite lures on the downrigger have been: Lyman plugs. Lucky numbers have been # 10, 14, 16, 108. Or common colors such as: blue & yellow, or green & yellow, or blue & white.
Our favorite fly colors are all over the map. Not one consistent pattern lately. But some of my best patterns have been: Black/wht, grey/wht, and green/wht. Or some common numbered flies such as: 214, 215, 225, 226, and the old standby 228.
Also, apex lures have been producing some good fish. The usual colors at this time of year being: black/white, blue/yellow, blue/green.
Tight lines………………..
Kerry Reed
Reel Adventures Charters
Nelson B.C
250-505-4963
www.reeladventuresfishing.com
