Trolling Plug
Trolling Plug
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 CUSTOM RIGGED CEDAR Zucchini Saltwater Trolling Lure Plug Mahi Tuna Marlin Wahoo  US $17.00
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 Brand New Jaslure 75 Cedar Plug Bird Squid Daisy Chain With Storage Bag US $21.99
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 4 Offshore 6 Pocket Tuna Mahi Sailfish Trolling Lure Mesh Rollup Bags 14 x 21 US $18.99
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 Cedar plug daisy chain Tuna mahi Tuna Trolling fishing lures purple and black US $23.00
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 6 BLUE WHITE CEDAR W TEASERS Saltwater Trolling Plug Lure Tuna Mahi Wahoo US $19.49
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 4 Offshore 6 Pocket Trolling Lures Rollup Bags 14x21 US $18.99
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 Offshore 6 Pocket 20x7 Rollup Trolling Lure Bag US $7.50
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 Pair of Vintage Unrigged Cedar Trolling Plugs US $.99
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 Custom 4 INCH CEDAR BLK ORNG YELL Plug Lure Mahi Tuna Marlin Bkfin US $18.50
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 6 RED SILVR MYLAR CEDAR Saltwater Fishing Trolling Plug Lure Tuna Mahi Wahoo US $21.00
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 Custom DORADO CEDAR Plug Lure Mahi Tuna Marlin Bkfin US $18.50
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 Custom MAHI MYLAR CEDAR Plug plug Fishing Lure MAHI Tuna Longfin Wahoo Sailfish US $18.50
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 Custom PURPLE BLACK CEDAR salt waterTrolling Lure Mahi Tuna Marlin sailfish Hoo US $18.50
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 SALTWATER TROLLING PLUGS NEW CHINOOK COHO TUNA US $29.95
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 Six Pocket Lure Wrap Offshore tuna fishing Bag US $8.25
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 6 CUSTOM RIGGED CEDAR RED WH SaltwaterTrolling Lure Plug Tuna Mahi Marlin Hoo US $19.49
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 CUSTOM RIGGED HEX HEAD LEMON LIME Saltwater Trolling Lure Plug MAHI TUNA MARLIN US $18.59
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 6 CUSTOM RIGGED CEDAR Saltwater Trolling ZUCHINNI Fishing Plug Lure Tuna Mahi US $19.49
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 CUSTOM RED BLACK MYLAR CEDAR Plug Lure Wahoo Mahi Tuna US $17.00
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 4 Offshore 6 Pocket Mahi Tuna Sailfish Trolling lure Mesh Rollup Bags 14x21 US $26.99
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 BIG GAME FISHING CEDER ALUMINUM PLUGS LURES SALMON TUNA MAHI MAHI MARLIN US $17.95
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 Offshore 6 Pocket Rollup Trolling Lure Bag Blue US $8.50
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 NEW Offshore 6 Pocket Trolling Tuna Mahi Sailfish Lure Mesh Rollup Bag 14x21 US $6.99
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 Six Pocket Lure Wrap Offshore tuna fishing Bag SM 20x7 US $7.55
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 6 Pocket Lure Bag Rollup Up Offshore Lure Bag Medium 18 x 95 US $13.99
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 Offshore 6 Pocket 20x9 Rollup Trolling Lure Bag US $8.50
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 Cedar Plugs Length 6 Weight 25 oz Color 5 Blue Aqua US $10.99
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 Braid Marauder Trolling Lure 85 10oz Pink Orange US $36.99
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 Braid Marauder Trolling Lure 105 18oz Blue White US $44.99
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 Braid Marauder Trolling Lure 105 18oz Dorado US $44.99
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 6 Pocket Lure Bag Rollup Up Offshore Lure Bag Small 16 x 7 US $11.99
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 6 Pocket Lure Bag Rollup Up Offshore Lure Bag Large 21 x 125 US $15.99
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 SEA STRIKER CEDAR PLUG JET HEAD NATURAL RIGGED NIP US $13.50
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 SEA STRIKER CEDAR PLUG JET HEAD BLUE MACKERAL RIGGED NIP US $13.50
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 SEA STRIKER CEDAR PLUG ZUCCHINI RIGGED NIP US $10.50
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 SEA STRIKER CEDAR PLUG BLUE MACKERAL RIGGED NIP US $10.50
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 Braid Marauder Trolling Lure 85 10oz Black Purple US $36.99
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 BOMBER SALTWATER GRADE HIGH SPEED TROLLING BIG GAME PLUG 8 1 8 LG GOGGLE EYE US $22.00
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 Offshore 6 Pocket Rollup Trolling Lure Jig Bag Black US $8.50
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 9 Pink White Old Faithful 36 Big Game Spreader Bar US $49.00
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 Braid Marauder Trolling Lure 85 10oz Skipjack US $36.99
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 Braid Marauder Trolling Lure 105 18oz Black Orange US $44.99
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 Braid Marauder Trolling Lure 105 18oz Skipjack US $44.99
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 Braid Marauder Trolling Lure 105 18oz Black Purple US $44.99
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 LOT OF 5 Offshore 6 Pocket Rollup Trolling Lure Jig Bags Black US $39.95
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 Assorted lott of saltwater trolling lures US $39.99
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 Lot of 5 Offshore 6 Pocket 20x7 Rollup Trolling Lure Bags US $37.50
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 Yo Zuri Surface Bull GT Popper Model F178 W59 7 3 4 3 1 2 oz US $33.99
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 Braid Marauder Trolling Lure 85 10oz Blue White US $36.99
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 Braid Marauder Trolling Lure 85 10oz Black Orange US $36.99
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 Braid Marauder Trolling Lure 85 10oz Dorado US $36.99
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 BALLYHOO PIN RIG RIGS 3 Use w Black Bart Ilander Sea Witch Trolling US $18.99
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 9 Chartruse Old Faithful 36 Big Game Spreader Bar US $49.00
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 Cedar Plugs Length 6 Weight 25 oz Color 4 Zucchini US $10.99
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 CUSTOM RIGGED CEDAR NATURAL Saltwater Trolling Plug Lure MAHI TUNA WAHOO LFIN US $17.00
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 10 MEGABAIT SEA BOZ BIG GAME TROLLING LURE US $19.99
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 85 MEGABAIT SEA BOZ BIG GAME TROLLING LURE BLACK US $18.99
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 85 MEGABAIT SEA BOZ BIG GAME TROLLING LURE US $18.99
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 85 MEGABAIT SEA BOZ BIG GAME TROLLING LURE PINK BLUE US $18.99
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 85 MEGABAIT SEA BOZ BIG GAME TROLLING LURE US $18.99
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 6 BL WH MYLAR CEDAR TEASRS Saltwater Trolling Plug Lure Tuna Mahi Marlin Hoo US $19.49
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 Yo Zuri Surface Bull GT Popper Model F178 W71 7 3 4 3 1 2 oz US $33.99
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 Braid Little Speedster 6 5 oz Flaming Tuna US $25.99
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 Braid Little Speedster 6 5 oz Skipjack US $25.99
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 Braid Little Speedster 6 5 oz Tony T US $25.99
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 Braid Little Speedster 6 5 oz Dorado US $25.99
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 Braid Little Speedster 6 5 oz Black Purple US $25.99
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 Cedar Plugs Length 4 Weight 15 oz Color 2 Natural US $9.99
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 Cedar Plugs Length 4 Weight 15 oz Color 1 Black Purple US $9.99
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 Cedar Plugs Length 6 Weight 25 oz Color 6 Red White US $10.99
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 Braid Little Speedster 6 5 oz Blue White US $25.99
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 Cedar Plugs Length 6 Weight 25 oz Color 3 Dorado US $10.99
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 Cedar Plugs Length 4 Weight 15 oz Color 6 Red White US $9.99
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 Cedar Plugs Length 4 Weight 15 oz Color 5 Blue Aqua US $9.99
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 Cedar Plugs Length 4 Weight 15 oz Color 3 Dorado US $9.99
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 Cedar Plugs Length 8 Weight 6 oz Color 5 Blue Aqua US $13.99
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 Cedar Plug Daisy Chains CP 3 Dorado US $54.99
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 LOOK BLUE WATER ASSORTMENT 4 RIGGED LURESTROLLINGCASTINGJIGGING $40 VALUE US $25.00
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 9 Green Mackerel O F 36 Big Game Spreader Bar US $49.00
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 9 Green Old Faithful 36 Big Game Spreader Bar US $49.00
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Bend Oregon Home to Great Trout Fishing
Bend Oregon is home to several different species of trout. Rainbow Trout, German Brown Trout, Lake Trout, Bull Trout and Brook Trout are the primary species caught within a short drive from Bend.
Almost all lakes and streams in Central Oregon contain Rainbow Trout. The Deschutes River is world famous for it trout fishing. It begins in the Cascade Mountains Southwest of Bend. It is the source of water for Crane Prairie Reservoir and Wickiup Reservoir. It runs through the middle of Bend and eventually flows into the mighty Columbia River.
Crane Prairie Reservoir is known for its large trout ("Cranebows"). It is about a one hour drive from Bend. It was flooded in 1928 with most of the timber left standing. It is a relatively shallow lake with the deepest sections about 15-20 feet deep near the channels in the spring. The water level drops steadily all summer during the irrigation season.
The Cranebows spawn in the upper Deschutes in early spring and then return to the reservoir and are scattered around the shallower water. As the water warms in early summer the fish start congregating around the channels. Twenty to thirty inch rainbows are common.
All methods of lake fishing work on this strong fighting fish. Fly fishing is very popular once the fish move into the channels. Trolling flies, spoons or spinners is a popular method early in the season. Early summer brings on weed growth which makes it difficult to troll without fowling you lure.
There are numerous campgrounds and one resort on Crane Prairie. The resort provides rental boats, licenses and anything you might need for trout fishing. The owners are always helpful in pointing new anglers to where the fish are biting the best. It is difficult to fish here without a boat.
The Deschutes flows out of Crane Prairie and a few short miles into Wickiup Reservoir. Wickiup has large Rainbow and German Brown Trout as well as a large population of Kokanee Salmon. The Kokanee and Browns are the primary targeted fish.
Early spring brings out the die hard Brown Trout fisherman. They concentrate near the dam and generally troll Rapalas or similar minnow type lures. Ten pound fish are common in the early spring. Since Brown trout are nocturnal you'll find the serious fisherman on the water at first light. Wickiup is best fished by boat but some large browns are caught from shore along the dam in the spring.
During the summer the Kokanee start congregating along the river channel. Jigging, bait fishing or trolling are the preferred methods for catching the Wickiup Kokanee. The Kokanee spawn in the fall with the Browns following them up the Deschutes channel.
Early morning and late evening is the best time to target the large Browns.
Wickiup only has one improved boat ramp which is located at Gull Point. There is not a boat dock so it makes it somewhat difficult for launching and boarding your boat. There are a couple of improved camp grounds as well as many unimproved places to camp.
The Deschutes River continues below Wickiup dam and flows through Bend. This section contains some smaller Rainbows and some nice sized German Browns. It runs through the Deschutes National forest. There is a good drift from the dam down to the Pringle Falls area.
Pringle Falls is dangerous and cannot be drifted. Watch for signs and be prepared to take out above the falls. This is a beautiful drift. The river from Pringle Falls to Bend has several different water falls that cannot be drifted. Check the numerous books available that discuss this section of river in detail.
The section of river that runs through Bend does not produce many fish as it is not stocked with hatchery fish and receives substantial fishing pressure.
The Deschutes flows from Bend into Lake Billy Chinook which is located between Redmond and Madras. Lake Billy Chinook is actually a reservoir that is backed up by Round Butte dam. "Round Butte" reservoir is filled by the Deschutes River, Crooked River and the Metolius River.
Lake Billy Chinook is known for its native Bull Trout population. Bull Trout are close to extinction in many parts of Oregon but not in Lake Billy Chinook. The state record Bull Trout was caught here in 1989. It weighed 23 pounds and 2 ounces. Ten to fifteen pound fish are still common with several being caught every year.
The best time to catch a large Bull Trout is in March and April. The Metolius arm of the reservoir boarders the Warm Springs Indian reservation and is closed from the end of October to March 1st every year. Early in the season the larger trout come into the shallows (10-20 feet) to feed on the abundant Kokanee salmon.
If you find the Kokanee you will find the Bull Trout. A boat is necessary to catch these fish. They are caught by casting the shore line with silver minnow plugs, trolling plugs, fly fishing with a sink tip line or jigging the deeper water if the fish have not moved up into the shallows yet.
If you are interested in pursuing Bull Trout check the authors' web site for more helpful information, links and pictures.
The trout fishing in this article is all located within a one hour drive from Bend. There are many other lakes, reservoirs and streams within an hour of Bend that are not mentioned in this article.
Bend Oregon is a great place to live if you like the outdoors. There are many good trout fishing spots close by. The lower Deschutes below Bend is world famous for its Salmon Fly hatch but that is the subject of another article.
About the Author
Jim Johnson CRS is a real estate expert who has lived in Bend Oregon since 1981.
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