Perfect day on the water... slow bite, got 12 for two of us for 3 hours of dragging lines. Downriggers really slow, even though were at 20-30ft. Long lines with 1/2 or 1/3 ounce were best. Never found anything consistent. Get a couple hits on brass, never get another, a couple on hammered nickel, nothing more. Most prolific was silver and pink Mini Ford Fenders from Luhr Jenson/Rapala.
Marked a lot of fish. Here's typical. Lots of fish up shallow. I think the cooler weather, and water tempts pretty cold for July, have the fish very shallow.
We went from Elk River to Dent Bridge. Think next week I'll try Reeds.
Rick
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