Colorado.Mackinaw

Kasty's, rooster tails, and panther martins, just in case I quit the swimbait game after losing such expensive lures lol Waders on a serious note, id rather keep a giant in the water as long as possible

Thanks, I'm preparing for late fall and would love to post some pics of a giant for you all, I can catch a bunch of 25 inchers on smaller tackle but am devoted to the swimbait game! I like the mantra "Go big or go home"! I was thinking seaguar fluoro abrazx for line because it's tough and lakers have hard jaws, need some hook setting power. Would any of you put a top hook stinger on the 8 inch hudd? Appreciate your input fellas!

Thanks for the input guys, I dropped some coin on a sweet big bait setup because I wanted to ensure longevity of my gear but also to outfit myself with the right gear for the job. I agree that losing baits is part of the game and a shot at a trophy laker is worth it! Around these parts there the hardest fighting fish and stoked for fall to arrive! I like the idea of quartering the damn face. I had planned to fish fluorocarbon but if others agree mono is the way to go let me know......

Hey fellas, new to the forum and glad to be here! My setup is a Tranx 400 paired with a Dobyns champion series 807. I want to target lake trout late fall and spring and need some advice. I'll be fishing from shore off or near the damn. My concern is the rip rap fishing a Huddleston. I want to fish close to bottom but with so many rocks I don't want to lose a $30 dollar bait. The damn dives down to 60 feet and moving a bait up its face is a steep incline. I'm not fishing hard baits with trebles for this reason but want to know how to approach this structure? I realize lake trout come shallow and have caught them in 10 feet of water during this time, usually near deeper water, but hoping you gents have some suggestions..... Thanks