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sarnold
02-14-2010, 10:40 PM
I'm planning a trip to revelstoke lake may long to do some dolly varden fishin.......any suggestions and tips would be great camping just north of the goldstream fsr
what tackle should I be looking at bringin?
Salty
02-15-2010, 01:06 AM
For dollys (bull trout actually- often incorectly called dolly varden which are mainly on the coast) they like big food for their size and mainly eat other fish. Assuming you are fishing with gear good sized crocodiles, flat fish and rapella type stuff is a good bet. Fish deep and not with a real fast retrieve. They are also light sensative so first and last light is most productive or even in the dark if that works for you. Fun fishing! good luck
.303
02-15-2010, 01:12 AM
Used big spinners and a "Hockey Stick Lure" on Kootenay in the Fall.....down to about 120 feetish. Good results.
Stone Sheep Steve
02-15-2010, 05:03 AM
Normally, around May-long you shouldn't need to fish too deep yet.

SSS
GoatGuy
02-15-2010, 07:22 AM
Right on the surface with plugs or bucktails is usually the ticket at that time of year. The fishing in Revelstoke seems to be quite a bit more spotty than in Kinbasket.
sarnold
02-15-2010, 07:12 PM
I saw some guys on a site (i think from alaska) fishing bull trout with a fly rod? that would be fun!
eyed eggs at that time of year?
leechs?
Brew
02-15-2010, 08:06 PM
So far I have had good luck with coyote spoons. the rainbow trout and the plain silver. Give them a little bit more of a bend to get a good action and put them down 40- 60 feet. troll slow and fish close to rock cliffs. The depth i gave you is what I fish here on the coastal lakes. The water will be cooler where you are so try a little shallower. plugs and bucktails work well also close to the surface. Good luck. If you can keep one they taste awesome. Buy far one of my favorite fish to eat.
Salty
02-15-2010, 08:37 PM
Normally, around May-long you shouldn't need to fish too deep yet.

SSS

Agreed. When I said fish deep back there, I meant near the bottom but not necessarily in deep water. I remember a May long weekend at a creek mouth into Williston lake years back. Me and two other guys fishing off the beach with two piece articulated flat fish type baits had a triple header right at day break. The other two guys landed a 6 and an 8 and mine was 12 lbs :mrgreen: We were in about 6 ft of water. ..
plumbob
02-15-2010, 08:44 PM
kitimat lures orange and silver with a fast retreive
capt.T
02-15-2010, 10:17 PM
rainbow trout rapela trolled behind 8wt fly rod with sinking line is fun. fly rods are great for trolling, I also use them on the downrigger with 15ld maxima. apex are very productive for bulls crome,watermellon, red/white. bigger is better for bulls. I have also had good success with the new baitrix fake anchovies.
Moose Guide
02-15-2010, 10:23 PM
large len thompson, white with red or black
Stone Sheep Steve
02-16-2010, 05:47 AM
Agreed. When I said fish deep back there, I meant near the bottom but not necessarily in deep water. I remember a May long weekend at a creek mouth into Williston lake years back. Me and two other guys fishing off the beach with two piece articulated flat fish type baits had a triple header right at day break. The other two guys landed a 6 and an 8 and mine was 12 lbs :mrgreen: We were in about 6 ft of water. ..

When I said "not Deep" I meant what GG said.....plugs drug behind the boat with no weight....just plaining down 4-6'.

SSS
Dannybuoy
02-16-2010, 09:52 AM
dollies are feeding where the bait fish are ..... mostly kokanee up there ,
near creek mouth area's and gravelly/sandy shores should be best in the morn . try a flasher or dodger in front of a hoochie , otherwise go with a 5 or 6" plug/apex .
kishman
02-16-2010, 05:04 PM
They like big "bunny strip" Leeches down this way, probably work if your fly fishin...

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k43/kishman_2006/dolly800x600.jpg
Salty
02-16-2010, 07:34 PM
nice ^^ I know a guy that's had good luck with humungous black bunny leaches in the Peace r
frenchbar
02-16-2010, 07:38 PM
Dollys Are Scavenger Fish That Will Take Any Type Lure That Gets Near Em..find Where Their Layin And You Will Be A Slayin!
Dream Catcher
02-16-2010, 08:02 PM
If its flies you want go with pattrens with lots of movement.As stated bunny Leeches,Double bunnies ect ect.http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b371/MMayan/Trout/044.jpghttp://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b371/MMayan/Trout/75.jpg
You'll be amazed at the size of Lure/Fly they'll devour.
frenchbar
02-16-2010, 08:04 PM
Bucktail Minnow Patterns Work Well Too..
frenchbar
03-06-2010, 02:22 PM
steelheadsabo

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x158/05muleycrazy/012-7.jpg
Dream Catcher
03-06-2010, 02:54 PM
Nice bulls..Get out there with the fly rod
T300WSM
03-06-2010, 03:54 PM
Two from today, one on a kamlooper and one on a storm rubber fish.


http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/blackbear0001/100_7889.jpg
Brew
03-06-2010, 04:10 PM
Nice fish. I was going to go out today but time flew by to quick. Those fish just gave me the bug for sure. Your going to have a awesome dinner tonight. How are you going to prepare them?
Salty
03-06-2010, 04:21 PM
fresh water sharks and spring time.. good times. ..
frenchbar
03-06-2010, 04:48 PM
Nice bulls..Get out there with the fly rod

Im to lazy to flick flys:mrgreen: 13 ft centerpins over kill tho lol...
Dream Catcher
03-06-2010, 05:06 PM
Your rod appears to be a 13 foot 3 peice St Criox..Unsure of the reel.The whipper snapper seems to be fishing a Avon on a older lommis???
frenchbar
03-06-2010, 05:10 PM
Your rod appears to be a 13 foot 3 peice St Criox..Unsure of the reel.The whipper snapper seems to be fishing a Avon on a older lommis???

Holy shit your your good :mrgreen: seldex jw young reel... whipper snappers got a 11'3 trophy with a avon royal supreme
Dream Catcher
03-06-2010, 05:12 PM
Holy shit your your good :mrgreen: seldex jw young reel... whipper snappers got a 11'3 trophy with a avon royal supreme

The Burgundy blank had me fooled
Dream Catcher
03-06-2010, 05:16 PM
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b371/MMayan/P2260641.jpgBuddies from our trip last weekend
T300WSM
03-06-2010, 05:25 PM
I am going to try Johnnybears candied salmon recipe, I used it on a chinook last summer and it was good, so will try on the bull trout.
steelheadSABO
03-07-2010, 05:57 PM
frenchbar where were you when i landed that 10lb dolly
Salty
03-07-2010, 07:45 PM
frenchbar where were you when i landed that 10lb dolly

outfishing the old man now eh? lol. ..
frenchbar
03-07-2010, 09:30 PM
frenchbar where were you when i landed that 10lb dolly

must of dozed off for a few:mrgreen: quit been cheeky:lol: buckfart..
ryanb
03-10-2010, 10:32 PM
Two from today (excuse the crappy photography):
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/rbumali/CIMG0668.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/rbumali/CIMG0666.jpg

They like a bucktail pattern, or sculpin, white, bright, or dark all supposedly work at times.

It would be interesting trying to land one on the fly in the lake. I would think you'd have a hard time getting deep enough.
Buck Skin
09-08-2010, 03:21 PM
gold spoons work great
TPB
09-08-2010, 03:34 PM
Five of diamonds if its not to late goodluck
204rug.ftw
09-08-2010, 03:52 PM
went fishing on lake revelstoke this past weekend. a yellow/orange apex was the only thing that worker. was in a large bay trolling around and got a 3-4 pounder :P really, and i mean REALLY good fishing middle of july up there. find a large creek mouth and youll hook into 10+ pounders evercast, bucktails and five of diamonds in the creek mouths. goodluck