This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale had a great conversation with his buddy Ross Tate who is also known by anglers on Flathead Lake located in Northwest Montana as the Whitefish Whisperer. When you watch this podcast you will understand that Ross is called that for a good reason. There are very few folks out there that know more about how to catch the Lake Whitefish in Flathead Lake than Ross Tate. And Good ole Rigger got Ross to spill all his secrets! So, this is a great opportunity for anyone who has ever wanted to learn how to catch the Lake Whitefish also referred to by many on Flathead Lake as the Lake Superior Whitefish. If you have never caught one of these fish, you might be wondering what is the big deal about catching Lake Whitefish? There are two main reasons. 1. They are quite possibly the best eating freshwater fish anywhere on the planet! And 2. Pound for pound they are one of the hardest fighting fish you will ever catch! The problem is there are only a few times of the year that the Lake Whitefish can be found and caught. This is the time of the year when they feed on the freshly hatched perch fry, however it takes a special technique to find and catch the HUGE ones and you guessed it, Ross is one that truly knows how to do it! Ross also shows all the lures he uses, and he shows the rod and reel that delivers the perfect action to get the job done. Plus, Ross even describes the perfect way to clean Lake Whitefish so you have perfect boneless filets. If you want to see more of Ross’s gear you can also email Rigger ask him to send you some videos and pictures, his email is below. Don’t miss this one gang, it is fantastic info that will get you (pardon the pun) hooked on catching Lake Whitefish.
Links:
To learn more about Flathead Lake and its Campgrounds clicking the link below: @rks/flathead-lake.
Click blow to find the tackle Ross talks about from Dick Zimmer:
https://zimmertackle.com
Ross Rigger also talked about having info handy if you are stranded on Flathead Lake. Click below for one of the companies that can help:
https://flatheadlakeboaterassist.com
Rigger also mentioned that you can contact the Coast Guard Auxiliary for a free boat safety inspection. Click below for that:
https://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=130-10-05&category=vessel-inspections
Do you have a question for Ross Tate? Click below to email him:
rtatemontana2@gmail.com
Click below to email Downrigger Dale:
downrigger@montanaoutdoor.com
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