07-10-2013, 02:26 PM
[quote Troll]Our best wiper lake is a lot shallower than yours and almost devoid of structure. [/quote]
I'd argue that Utah has better wiper lakes than Willard!!
Like you mentioned, Willard is shallow, warm, and devoid of structure.
Newcastle, Piute, Minersville, Otter Creek -- they all have better structure, deeper and cooler water, and lots of forage (exception: Newcastle -- the wipers cleaned all the shiners up!). They are much better wiper lakes. Popularity is a whole different deal -- willard is by far the most popular.
But, all your other advice is pretty good. Look for boils. Troll cranks until you find the school.
Early morning, and late evening. They seem to be much more active when the sun isn't blazing down on the water.
Also -- we like to target them on flies. Big zonkers, deceivers, etc.
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I'd argue that Utah has better wiper lakes than Willard!!
Like you mentioned, Willard is shallow, warm, and devoid of structure.
Newcastle, Piute, Minersville, Otter Creek -- they all have better structure, deeper and cooler water, and lots of forage (exception: Newcastle -- the wipers cleaned all the shiners up!). They are much better wiper lakes. Popularity is a whole different deal -- willard is by far the most popular.
But, all your other advice is pretty good. Look for boils. Troll cranks until you find the school.
Early morning, and late evening. They seem to be much more active when the sun isn't blazing down on the water.
Also -- we like to target them on flies. Big zonkers, deceivers, etc.
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