Downrigging for Trophy Lake Trout!

Downriggers are one of the best tools to use when targeting Giant Lake Trout near bottom. In today's video we are plying waters that are nearly 170ft. deep. Capt. Bill Saiff III is joined by Capt. Chris Kerchner and Bill Rafferty as they dial in a program over these Big Trout! Joining the BSO TEAM is Cheryl Kerchner and Kelsey Alvarez as they bring some "Lady Luck" to this outing! Some 20lb.+ Lakers hit the deck as we explore Downrigging Technique, take a look at Opti-Tackle's new Cowbells and explain how we use Yakima's "Spin N Glo's" to catch these big fish! You will enjoy the action and the great tips in this video!

[@webb-cast1030]

An added advantage of using Scotty riggers for lakers is they clutch down, not power down. When the ball hits the bottom they stop. With a power down vertical spool rigger, if you don't let off the button quick enough when the ball hits the bottom you have a huge problem. The line can jump over the rim of the spool and wrap around the axle shaft. I have used Scotty 1100 series and 2100 series on several boats. I do prefer the high performance 2100 series. I have three 2106's on my Sport-Craft 252.

[@Wildwwill]

Good video! We get a few of those in lk Huron off the thumb.

[@jeffjr8267]

Great video capt

[@robertpinazza4043]

Great video! What’s even more impressive is the lack of lamprey hits on these brutes. I don’t see any fresh scars on them. Does it have to do with the depth these fish are in? And what strain laker is this? Being from Montreal, I’ve discovered Lake Champlain recently and the fishing is pretty spectacular there as well, with most fish in the 26-28” range, but many have lamprey hits even though NY and Vermont fish and wildlife have done a great job last decade at controlling lampreys. Love your videos, and thanks for sharing your wisdom. Fish on!

[@BillSaiffOutdoors]

Most of the really big Lakers are a "Seneca Strain" that come from the Finger Lakes. The lampreys like the Browns most of all but you will periodically find Lakers with hits on them.

[@jamesathendune9026]

Captain Bill great video! I have a question. Why do you place a large Spin n Glow ahead of a smaller Spin n Glow? Is there a reason or is it just personal preference?

[@BillSaiffOutdoors]

Just my preference.

[@overflowencourageequipempo1538]

My grand father got a 19.38 pounder last week out therer

[@overflowencourageequipempo1538]

I just got a 13.5 pounder in april

[@jaredballen8205]

Will stinger spoons with a paddle flasher work on lakers too?

[@BillSaiffOutdoors]

Absolutely

[@jaredballen8205]

​@@BillSaiffOutdoors great! Thanks Bill