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Bobby B.
05-13-2012, 08:44 AM
Super Dave and I arrived at Dolberg about 9:30 and were quite surprised by the number of people. We launched the boat and began trolling clockwise around the lake. Dave had on a big, dark fly and I had on a small Rapala Rainbow. My reasoning for the Rapala was since the lake was stocked May 4 with 6-8" rainbows, the big boys would be feeding on these little trout.

Half way between the first and second beaverlodge, I had a good, solid strike. The trout surfaced 30 yds behind the boat and was jumping around for a few seconds before snapping my 8 lb line and taking off with my little Rapala. Lucky for me, Super Dave had another Rapala just like mine and offered it to me.

We just started moving again and playing out our lines when Super Dave hooked into a fish. Turned out to be a 12 incher so we released him.

The wind was 20 kph with gusts up to 40. The Minn Kota Traxxis 55SC moved the 14 Ft Lund around effortlessly. Wasn't fast by any stretch of the imagination but fine for trolling into the wind as readily as with or across it.

After a few passes around the lake, I switched the little Rapala for 2 sizes larger. Had a few hard hits but nothing hooked solid. Super Dave had on his little rapala Rainbow and was hooking and landing fish. He then switched to a Mepps spinner and I switched back to his little Rapala.

The Mepps were running much deeper than the little Rapala and Super Dave was hooking weeds often enough to switch away from the spinner. He put on one of my Rapalas (I don't know what species it's intended to mimic) which was the same small size as the one of his I was using. Both of us were hooking and losing fish as well as hooking and landing fish. Super Dave actually caught a 6" stocker and I a 8". The biggest fish of the day was a 17 incher Super Dave caught. Along with the 17 incher, we kept 7 14 inchers.

We often chatted with other fishermen as we passed by each other. It was interesting to learn some were catching a good number of trout yet others were not.

As a side not, we met up with a old hunting buddy of mine who was doing well catching trout on a small Hotshot.

Unfortunately, Super Dave forgot my camera in the truck so weren't able to take any photos. Super Dave will attempt to blame the forgetting of my camera on me but, as we all know, when in doubt, the FIL is always right.

All and all a great day out on the water. Can't wait to do it again next weekend. I've a hunch I might be taking a 4 day long weekend.

Bobby B.

Neil Waugh
05-13-2012, 09:38 AM
For me a 14-inch trout is a good meal. Just out of curiosity, what did you and Super Dave do with the other five?
Or do you really enjoy catching 8-inch stockers?

dkrhome
05-13-2012, 10:17 AM
Poor Bobby, he forgot that he forgot the camera... dementia is so sad.

:) as for the fish, I am cooking up 3 in a few min for a Mother's day brunch. And the other 5 I am cooking up tonight. Cooking 8 fish at 1 time I have found out (in the last 20 min) is next to impossible on a normal sized bbq :)

waterninja
05-13-2012, 10:59 AM
nice report. nice to know how different lakes are doing. sounds like you had fun.

Bobby B.
05-13-2012, 01:39 PM
For me a 14-inch trout is a good meal. Just out of curiosity, what did you and Super Dave do with the other five?
Or do you really enjoy catching 8-inch stockers?

What other 5 are you referring to? We kept the 17" as well as 7 14 inchers for a total of 8 trout kept. Hope that clarifies everything.

Bobby B.

Paul C
05-14-2012, 12:58 PM
Those bigger fish are easier to get from shore. Location is the key for that lake especially in the spring.

dkrhome
05-14-2012, 12:59 PM
Those bigger fish are easier to get from shore. Location is the key for that lake especially in the spring.

I remember taking that picture. :)

fishman
05-14-2012, 02:11 PM
Those bigger fish are easier to get from shore. Location is the key for that lake especially in the spring.


There is a spot on the other side of the lake that you dont have to worry about shore fisherman and the bows cruise right threw it i have sat basically in just about the same spot while i was fishing that day and caught fish all day and big ones this time of the year.........dont ever think the shore fisherman have the advanatge ,,,,,,, it is such a perfect lake for the float tube that is why u see so many of them out there and yes the guys trolling in the boats catch fish and yes the shore fisherman catch fish but the guy in the float tube which knows the lake and has some skill will clean up........when i lived in whitecourt i knew exactly times of the year to go to catch the biggers and loved it, i actually miss the lake and a few other but i do have new water here..........good luck and happy fishing

AxeMan
05-14-2012, 02:54 PM
The float tube guys were sure humbled two Sundays ago when they saw Paul land 3 five pound plus fish in under twenty minutes from shore. They even parked their float tubes to come and have a look at the spectacle. Anybody who knows Dolberg knows Paul. Paul has shared his techniques with many fishing folks at Dolberg. :thinking-006:

I have done just as good from shore as with a boat. The tube or a boat gives you more fishable water not necessarily better spots. Fish are in the water, experience and technique will produce nice fish.

Good luck everyone and keep this little gem clean and leave some for the next guy.

Alberta Bigbore
05-14-2012, 02:57 PM
Great report!

Paul C
05-14-2012, 03:16 PM
I remember taking that picture. :)
Thx for taking the photo. Next time your up there come and see me for some free promotional stuff I give away.

Paul C
05-14-2012, 03:18 PM
There is a spot on the other side of the lake that you dont have to worry about shore fisherman and the bows cruise right threw it i have sat basically in just about the same spot while i was fishing that day and caught fish all day and big ones this time of the year.........dont ever think the shore fisherman have the advanatge ,,,,,,, it is such a perfect lake for the float tube that is why u see so many of them out there and yes the guys trolling in the boats catch fish and yes the shore fisherman catch fish but the guy in the float tube which knows the lake and has some skill will clean up........when i lived in whitecourt i knew exactly times of the year to go to catch the biggers and loved it, i actually miss the lake and a few other but i do have new water here..........good luck and happy fishing
Please post some pics of the big ones you have caught.

fishman
05-14-2012, 04:53 PM
Please post some pics of the big ones you have caught.

I am at work i will have to go threw my computer or albums as after 30 some years fly fishing i dont take as many pictures anymore...........and paul dont take it personal as i was pointing out that the obvious is not always the obvious.....my personal best out of dolberg is #8.6

AxeMan
05-14-2012, 05:02 PM
Fishman, 8.5 pounds is about the best I have seen out of there as well. Nice fish btw. Many stories of bigger ones but that is about the best I have personally seen. I think that is about max for that lake. I will hold that opinion until someone proves different.

dkrhome
05-14-2012, 06:03 PM
Thx for taking the photo. Next time your up there come and see me for some free promotional stuff I give away.

I think we will be up there on Saturday...weather permitting.

Bobby B.
05-14-2012, 06:06 PM
Those bigger fish are easier to get from shore. Location is the key for that lake especially in the spring.

Paul, I remember you. You handed me one of your business cards.

Bobby B.

fishman
05-14-2012, 09:19 PM
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