Fish Report – Alouette Lake, Golden Ears Park, BC – May 20, 2025
Tried something new on this trip—dropper weights—and it’s safe to say I’m officially on board. With spring barely settling in on the West Coast, the weather was a mixed bag: light showers turning into sudden downpours throughout the day. But that didn’t stop the bite.
🎣 Why Dropper Weights?
Dropper weights have been on my radar for a while. I’ve seen more and more lake anglers stash away their downriggers in favour of this simpler method. After trying it myself, I can see why—and I agree with the hype.
Pros:
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Quick depth adjustments on the fly
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Lighter, cheaper, and simpler than a downrigger setup
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Better bite visibility since you're not clipped to a release
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And surprisingly… more bites!
Con:
The only downside? When you're reeling in and hit the dropper clip, you need to pause and remove it. That brief pause takes a couple of seconds of pressure off the fish—and sometimes, that’s all it takes to lose it. I'd say it was a 50/50 chance of landing the fish once I hit that clip. But despite that, it still felt worth it.
This setup is especially ideal for smaller vessels like kayaks. Less gear, more action, and a great way to stay mobile.
🔧 Best Setup of the Day:
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Morning: 1 oz dropper weight, 70 ft setup, descending 15–20 ft on the reel counter
→ Instant bites. -
Later in the day: Switched to a 3 oz weight to reach deeper—that was the ticket.
Lures & Baits:
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Homemade cured corn (Pro-cure red, Mike Lunker Garlic spray, Anise Bloody-Tuna gel, Flaked Tuna with Whole Corn)
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Gibbs Dog-Tail Dodger
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Teton Tackle Jet Dodgers
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Silver Slayer's Minnow Body Lure – this one was 🔥
🎥 Wrapping It Up
Lost more fish than I could count… but also had one of the most action-packed days I’ve had in a while. Dropper weights are now a solid option in my playbook—especially for spring transitions when fish are adjusting their depth throughout the day.
This will make for a fun episode, so stay tuned for the full video on my channel. Be sure to check out the photos and gear list in the products section.
Hope you found this report helpful—let me know your experience with dropper weights!
Thanks for reading. Tight lines, and I’ll see you on the next Fish Report.
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