Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Late September on Lake Superior means one thing — giant water, cold mornings, and deep-water lake trout fishing at its finest.
In this episode of Angling Edge, Jeff Simpson teams up with Mike Hehner to target late-season lake trout suspended 160 to 170 feet down over nearly 200 feet of water along Minnesota’s north shore. When warm surface temperatures force trout deep, precision trolling becomes critical.
In this video, we break down:
* Deep-water lake trout trolling tactics
* How to use downriggers for trout
* Best spoon setups for lake trout
* Rod, reel, and line selection
* Why monofilament still shines for downrigger fishing
* Using electronics to locate suspended trout
* Boat control and trolling speed adjustments
* Lake Superior trout patterns during late fall
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* Daiwa SeaLine reels ▶︎ alnk.to/hszlJjX
* Sufix monofilament line ▶︎ alnk.to/apX2uH1
Whether you’re new to Great Lakes trolling or a hardcore trout angler looking to dial in a deep-water bite, this episode is loaded with practical information that will help you catch more lake trout.
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Late September on Lake Superior means one thing — giant water, cold mornings, and deep-water lake trout fishing at its finest.
In this episode of Angling Edge, Jeff Simpson teams up with Mike Hehner to target late-season lake trout suspended 160 to 170 feet down over nearly 200 feet of water along Minnesota’s north shore. When warm surface temperatures force trout deep, precision trolling becomes critical.
In this video, we break down:
* Deep-water lake trout trolling tactics
* How to use downriggers for trout
* Best spoon setups for lake trout
* Rod, reel, and line selection
* Why monofilament still shines for downrigger fishing
* Using electronics to locate suspended trout
* Boat control and trolling speed adjustments
* Lake Superior trout patterns during late fall
Featured gear includes:
*Cannon Downriggers ▶︎ alnk.to/8tSJwuq
*Cannon Accessories ▶︎ alnk.to/aLMAh8c
* Lund Pro-V ▶︎ lundboats.com
* Humminbird electronics ▶︎ alnk.to/4fUwa7I
* St. Croix Rods ▶︎ alnk.to/2jQbn9K
* Daiwa SeaLine reels ▶︎ alnk.to/hszlJjX
* Sufix monofilament line ▶︎ alnk.to/apX2uH1
Whether you’re new to Great Lakes trolling or a hardcore trout angler looking to dial in a deep-water bite, this episode is loaded with practical information that will help you catch more lake trout.
▶︎ Subscribe to Angling Edge for more multispecies fishing action, tips, and television episodes.
#LakeTrout #LakeSuperior #TroutFishing #Downriggers #GreatLakesFishing #AnglingEdge #FishingMinnesota #TrollingForTrout #LakeTroutFishing #FishingTips
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