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For those who prefer to use
a spinning or casting rod,
using lures such as spoons,
spinners, and soft plastics
can be highly effective.
These lures mimic the
movements of baitfish and
can provoke aggressive
strikes from predatory
trout. Top producing lures
to try are the Luhr-Jensen
Krocodile spoon in the frog
pattern and Dick Nites
in silver and chartreuse.
Another option is to troll
the F4 Kwik Fish in a
frog pattern. For both fly
fishermen and gear trollers
can do very well using a
Smile Blade Fly by Macks
Lure, which is a whooly
bugger with a smile blade
in front as a “go to” fly. For
the gear guys, simply put a
few split shots a foot or two
above the fly and troll at
slow speed. The fly anglers
should use a slow-sinking
tippet line and strip it in
slowly.
Fishing for Lahontan
cutthroat trout at Omak
Lake is more than just a
sport; it's an experience
that connects anglers with
nature. The serene beauty
of the lake, surrounded by
rolling hills and open skies,
creates a tranquil setting
for a day on the water.
What makes this trip to
Omak Lake unique is that
you are fishing a part of
history. First, the region
itself should be explored. It
is rich in Native American
culture. In fact, Chief Joseph
of the Nez Perce, who gave
the famous surrendering
speech “I will fight no
more forever” died on the
Colville Reservation in 1904
and is buried at Nespelem.
The Grand Coulee Dam
is bringing back its laser
night show during the
summer months, and just
seeing this dam is worth
the nearby side trip. There
are also several trails to
hike and, of course, the
Columbia River to fish if you
want to add other places to
cast a line.
