Old Thunder Slough is a lake in Montana, near Blaine County.
Old Thunder Slough is a lake in Blaine County, Montana.
Without a dependable size figure for Old Thunder Slough, weeds, rock, water color, and nearby depth are the best starting clues.
Near the deep corner of an outside bend, the fish mix here is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.
Beside the windward edge of a shaded bank, begin with one slow bottom presentation and one moving bait, then let bites show whether fish are holding close to cover or roaming open water.
Near the outside edge of a broad flat, do not let the deepest number control the whole day; nearby cover, firm bottom, and food usually matter more than the deepest hole by itself.
Around the weed line of a deep bend, spring runoff can add color and pull fish toward fresh water; green weeds and the first drop become stronger summer targets; in fall, follow bait toward points and shallow flats, while winter rewards a slower search.
Beside the windward edge of a wooded bank, a medium spinning rod, 8-pound line, a small box of jigs, a few crankbaits, and a simple bottom rig cover most situations; change depth or speed before changing every piece of tackle.
Beside the steep side of a gravel shelf, record the wind, water color, depth where fish were holding, and cover after a bite; those four notes are more useful on the next trip than a long list of spots that did not produce.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.