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Meridian Lake Report
King County, WA

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05/22/2017
Rainbow Trout
Morning
05/23/2017
4
2408

This was originally to be a kokanee trip and report but the kokanee at the lake took the day off. The trout, however, were very active and entertaining.
Started 6am. City launch is under repairs until mid June so we launched at the WDFW launch, very challenging small gravel launch, flat. Robbie and I managed to get Reel Zen in the water. Next task was forgetting a depth map, opps. Took a lap around the lake to zero in on trolling depths.

Two rods on downriggers probing the depths for koks. Fish on the fish finder but no takers all morning. The leaded lines meanwhile had consistant action on 12-14" rainbows. Great fun! 3 colors out, sling blades and Reli Lures in orange and pink colors were hot. Troll speed 1.0 to 1.8, itroll hunt mode triggered several bites.

You can check out Reli Lures here: Reli Lures

Lost one kok rig to a sunken anchor rope in 80 feet of water, ugh.

Beautifulmorning to be on the water, called it a day at 11am to do chores. Another fun trip and good memories!


Comments

Toni
5/23/2017 10:06:24 AM
Wow you launched there? I was checking out some lakes in King County for my son. I was glad I didn't have the boat with me. Yes, sometimes those trout like to play more than kokanee.
Mike Carey
5/23/2017 12:22:34 PM
It was a challenge.
:-)
Fishheads290
5/23/2017 12:33:16 PM
Great Report Mike! Were you using our flies or spinners?
Mike Carey
5/23/2017 6:48:33 PM
Yes, Reli lures was the hot ticket out there! Check em out everyone: http://zombietinder.com/fishing/reli-lures/
Sideburns
5/24/2017 2:38:36 PM
Well, too bad on the no kokes, but I would have cried if you went out there and slayed kokanee.....
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