I opted not to go after what I saw yesterday. We did horrible on the river and I assumed Raystown would be just as bad if not worse.

Hey Guys,

 

Im taking my first trip of the year to Raystown on Friday. Im kind of stuck on what to do since Raystown is usually a tough lake to fish. Does anyone have any suggestions for me to try. I would really appreciate any advice so I don't get skunked on my first trip.

 

Thanks

Well, they got more snow and cold rain today.

 

Weather pattern looks to be a bit more sun this week, you'll probably find some water in the low 40's but I wouldnt expect much warmer temps than that.

Any water is gonna be tough as nails till it gets into mid 40s-50s

I kind of thought it was going to be tough, but any advice on what kind of structure to fish and what lures to try?

Jerkbaits as slow and deep as you can stand to fish them.

 

I'd look for rocks in the sun and your NW banks are going to have the most light on them for the longest period of the day.

I'm startin to notice pickerel lounging in the river, little on the plus side long as they don't steal my home made hair jigs

Fished Saturday water was 34 no bites please let spring get here!

Was supposed to have a tournament tomorrow, canceled. Saturday I am going to go out for a few hours and see if I can get my fish finders dialed in. New elite 4 at the helm and my hb got moved up front. Hope theres enough water to even really fish. Prob throw some jerkbaits and possibly a rig.

if I had open water....

wont be long though!

Still hitting the trout up, season opens here tomorrow so I'll sit back and watch the hoards

 

 

Hog Suckers are starting to appear in the rivers

Still hitting the trout up, season opens here tomorrow so I'll sit back and watch the hoards

 

 

Hog Suckers are starting to appear in the rivers

I rarely fish for trout but I'm starting to take a liking to it while I'm struggleing to hook into another bass this season while the water is still cold.  Caught a new trout PB today this guy was a CHUNK!

Hog Suckers = Sucker Spawn coming to a water near you. Easliy the best trout fishing of the year. Drop down stream right behind where you see the suckers in the riffles. Use a cream colored sucker spawn and you will have a banner day. The fish follow the suckers and just vacuum up the eggs