Question Holmes Lake Trout

tmn515 · 10-06-2008, 11:11 PM

Does anyone know if the trout were dumped in today? I sure hope so, atleast by sometime tomorrow! I have Tuesdays off from class and was hoping that they would be in by tomorrow so that I can get out and get a few before it becomes impossible.

I don't know what it is, but after a couple of days of the trout being stocked, I can't even get one of those slimers to bite!

Anyone stake out Holmes today?

Troy

BryantN · 10-07-2008, 12:21 AM

It should be stocked this week! What kind of bait is good for trout at Holmes guy? All i hear is to use salmon eggs. Anyone had any luck with other kind of bait?

Tone2129 · 10-07-2008, 12:41 AM

welcome to the forum BryantN

And all I use is CORN!

tmn515 · 10-07-2008, 01:45 AM

Just got back from a walk out to Holmes. They have the net up below the bridge with the floaties on top of the net holding it up. There is a sign by the dock that says that THIS AREA IS DESTIGNATED AS A YOUTH AREA. Also says that adults can be present but if you are over 15 you can't fish there. Says that it is in effect from October 10-April 15. I am guessing it is just that little cove around the boat ramp but am not sure. I did hear some splashes around but not sure if they were trout, couple loud splashes in the south basin had to be large bass or cats, scared the crap out of us. Beings that the youth area takes in effect Friday, I am guessing that is when they are going to be dumping them in, but who knows, maybe they already have as I did here those familiar splashes on top of the water and the net is ready with the floaties. Could be other fish though. Just thought I would let everyone know. Thank you's are welcome for my trouble

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Troy

LincolnLunger · 10-07-2008, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by BryantN

It should be stocked this week! What kind of bait is good for trout at Holmes guy? All i hear is to use salmon eggs. Anyone had any luck with other kind of bait?

You can catch them on crawlers and power bait but When they stock the trout I use a small roostertail or panther martin. the past years I have been using a #1 roostertail and got plenty of trout but I think a #0 or #00 would work best. Good luck.

fish_finder · 10-07-2008, 08:32 AM

Small mepps spinners or rooster tail spinners work. I also recommend using corn.

OldBaldGuy · 10-07-2008, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by tmn515

Does anyone know if the trout were dumped in today? I sure hope so, atleast by sometime tomorrow! I have Tuesdays off from class and was hoping that they would be in by tomorrow so that I can get out and get a few before it becomes impossible.

I don't know what it is, but after a couple of days of the trout being stocked, I can't even get one of those slimers to bite!

Anyone stake out Holmes today?

Troy

Troy, did you check out the "winter trout" section of the Beginner's Corner? Good advice there.

tmn515 · 10-07-2008, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by OldBaldGuy

Troy, did you check out the "winter trout" section of the Beginner's Corner? Good advice there.

Thanks OBG! I'll check on that right now! I have taken a lot of limits from holmes in the past, but it just seems like after the first few days of them going in, they stop for me and I see other people just pounding them!! They are for sure the biggest challenge I have in my fishing adventures! I'll go read up on um in the beginners, thanks again!

Troy

fishon · 10-07-2008, 03:42 PM

try good old corn. A few years ago I caught about six at bowling lake on corn but it's hit and miss when the start to bit they really bit.

lazyike · 10-07-2008, 07:50 PM

do people really eat those pellet fed trout out there at Holmes?

LincolnLunger · 10-07-2008, 08:57 PM

I believe that is why they stock the trout so that people can catch em' and eat em'

tmn515 · 10-07-2008, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by LincolnLunger

I believe that is why they stock the trout so that people can catch em' and eat em'

Troy

BryantN · 10-07-2008, 09:28 PM

me and the kids is going to holmes this friday to see if we can catch something. Oh btw, there is a gigantic carp out at Holmes, at least 15 lbs or more! wonder where it could've come from. My son wanna catch it ;D

Phishful Thinking · 10-07-2008, 09:48 PM

so they have been stocked then??? I will be heading out tomorrow if that is the case... stock the freezer with 2 or 3 of um...

tmn515 · 10-07-2008, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Phishful Thinking

so they have been stocked then??? I will be heading out tomorrow if that is the case... stock the freezer with 2 or 3 of um...

I don't think they have been stocked yet. I went out there earlier to see if there were many people there and there was only one person out there, which tells me that they have not gone in yet. Usually when they go in, word of mouth spreads and it turns into a real zoo!

Troy

LincolnLunger · 10-07-2008, 09:57 PM

I will probably be out there friday... Im assuming that is when they will stock them.

LincolnLunger · 10-07-2008, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BryantN

me and the kids is going to holmes this friday to see if we can catch something. Oh btw, there is a gigantic carp out at Holmes, at least 15 lbs or more! wonder where it could've come from. My son wanna catch it ;D

Yah I have seen it once and a buddy of mine seen a big carp too... probably the same one. catch that thing next time you see it and dispose of it properly

Phishful Thinking · 10-07-2008, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by LincolnLunger

I will probably be out there friday... Im assuming that is when they will stock them.

be there friday then....

GenericAngler · 10-08-2008, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by LincolnLunger

Yah I have seen it once and a buddy of mine seen a big carp too... probably the same one. catch that thing next time you see it and dispose of it properly

Yep -- if it were me who was lucky enough to catch it, it would be going straight back into the lake..........
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one cut strip at a time.

**holdemplyer** · 10-08-2008, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by GenericAngler

Yep -- if it were me who was lucky enough to catch it, it would be going straight back into the lake..........

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one cut strip at a time.

damn skippy!

10-06-2008, 11:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
tmn515 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 679 Thanks: 61 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts	Holmes Lake Trout Does anyone know if the trout were dumped in today? I sure hope so, atleast by sometime tomorrow! I have Tuesdays off from class and was hoping that they would be in by tomorrow so that I can get out and get a few before it becomes impossible.I don't know what it is, but after a couple of days of the trout being stocked, I can't even get one of those slimers to bite! Anyone stake out Holmes today? Troy

10-07-2008, 12:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
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10-07-2008, 01:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
tmn515 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 679 Thanks: 61 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts	Just got back from a walk out to Holmes. They have the net up below the bridge with the floaties on top of the net holding it up. There is a sign by the dock that says that THIS AREA IS DESTIGNATED AS A YOUTH AREA. Also says that adults can be present but if you are over 15 you can't fish there. Says that it is in effect from October 10-April 15. I am guessing it is just that little cove around the boat ramp but am not sure. I did hear some splashes around but not sure if they were trout, couple loud splashes in the south basin had to be large bass or cats, scared the crap out of us. Beings that the youth area takes in effect Friday, I am guessing that is when they are going to be dumping them in, but who knows, maybe they already have as I did here those familiar splashes on top of the water and the net is ready with the floaties. Could be other fish though. Just thought I would let everyone know. Thank you's are welcome for my trouble! Troy

10-07-2008, 08:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
LincolnLunger Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: on the water 24/7 Posts: 534 Thanks: 107 Thanked 31 Times in 24 Posts	I believe that is why they stock the trout so that people can catch em' and eat em' __________________ Shut Up And Fish!

10-07-2008, 09:48 PM	#14 (permalink)
Phishful Thinking Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 356 Thanks: 25 Thanked 16 Times in 12 Posts	so they have been stocked then??? I will be heading out tomorrow if that is the case... stock the freezer with 2 or 3 of um... __________________ Every working class citizen needs a Workingman on his side! Vote Workman '08 T-shirts and Bumper stickers available upon request...

10-07-2008, 12:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
BryantN Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 26 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It should be stocked this week! What kind of bait is good for trout at Holmes guy? All i hear is to use salmon eggs. Anyone had any luck with other kind of bait?

10-07-2008, 08:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
fish_finder Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lincoln Posts: 651 Thanks: 11 Thanked 13 Times in 11 Posts	Small mepps spinners or rooster tail spinners work. I also recommend using corn.

10-07-2008, 03:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
fishon Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 302 Thanks: 6 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	try good old corn. A few years ago I caught about six at bowling lake on corn but it's hit and miss when the start to bit they really bit.

10-07-2008, 07:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
lazyike Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	do people really eat those pellet fed trout out there at Holmes?

10-07-2008, 09:28 PM	#13 (permalink)
BryantN Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 26 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	me and the kids is going to holmes this friday to see if we can catch something. Oh btw, there is a gigantic carp out at Holmes, at least 15 lbs or more! wonder where it could've come from. My son wanna catch it ;D

10-07-2008, 09:57 PM	#16 (permalink)
LincolnLunger Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: on the water 24/7 Posts: 534 Thanks: 107 Thanked 31 Times in 24 Posts	I will probably be out there friday... Im assuming that is when they will stock them. __________________ Shut Up And Fish!

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