Just got home from three good days fishing bullfrog and halls, when we were launching Thursday morning we talked to a couple different fishermen who gave us the grim news they had both been on the water for two days with no luck, not what we wanted to hear. We started out trolling in bullfrog and picked up a few. Then went around in to halls and caught several more jigging and anchovies. Big thanks for all the post that have helped me figure out how and what to use.
Three days in bullfrog and halls
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What were you using and what depth were you catching your fish in? Beside's the Chovy's.
Thank's
That makes me feel so good that the information presented here really works and that those that post their results do it to share with fishermen who will come later. It works both ways. All can read the details, prepare well and then catch fish in this large reservoir. Thank you for posting good fishing results.
We just got home also and did not have a single bite for three days. Everyone we talked to, who had success, were using anchovies. We worked upper Bullfrog and Crystal and Hansen Creeks. Graphed a lot of fish in upper ends of both canyons at 25-40' water depth. We tried everything from walleye assassins, to Wallylures, crankbaits and Ned rigs. Both Jigging and trolling presentations. One couple we spoke with were both fishing differently. He was working the artificial lures and she was dunking anchovies. She caught all the fish! Guess I need to learn how to rig those nasty anchovies, LOL! Despite not catching any fish, it was a fun weekend. Got to test out the new Lund in some big wind waves and it was a relatively dry ride. Didn't try to sink it like my ranger many years ago in Padre Bay on the way to a Shad Rally!
Sorry to hear you never caught any. I have never been to Powell on a Striper trip, and not had Chovy's with me. Chovy's have saved a many of trip's for me. Not saying that you are one of them, but I have heard a many of guy's say I would not have those stinking Chovy's in my boat. And mind you, I don't have a real nice boat. But my hat is off to you for giving a report.
Did you graph fish in Hansen creek?
Thank's
The upper part of Hansen creek was thick with fish on the graph. The water was 25-40' deep and slightly stained. About two bends before the water ends. My main issue with anchovies is not knowing how to rig them. I have tried them in years past, but they always turn to mush since I haven't figured out how to keep them frozen. It's hard to put mush on a hook 
Winter time is not near as hard to keep them from turning to soft, but summer time is another story. I like Mackerel better then Chovy's, they stay more firm.The upper part of Hansen creek was thick with fish on the graph. The water was 25-40' deep and slightly stained. About two bends before the water ends. My main issue with anchovies is not knowing how to rig them. I have tried them in years past, but they always turn to mush since I haven't figured out how to keep them frozen. It's hard to put mush on a hook
I get whole Mackerel at the Asian store in SLC they are 12 to 15'' and work great, If I get them in a can, I eat them
and you keep the Chovy's on ice, when I was there in January they stayed frozen in my cooler.I'm pretty sure 07 JK won't mind it's about fishing and Chovy's not politic's or the Virus
but I apologize all so, just in case.Mostly 55 to 60ft jigging spoons
Thank's, sorry we hijacked your post, I really was not trying to, I guess winter time blue's got me talking to much.
Have a good one.
It's all good. I keep my chovies in a keep cool worm box even in the summer that stay pretty fresh,
I also tried running a bottom bouncer and a worm harness for a walleye across from dome Rock and picked up a few strippers but no walleye for me this trip
There is another option! If you catch a skinny striper cut a chunk of meat off and use that as bait. IT WORKS and stays on the hook better than any other bait.
