At times fishing pressure can be intense. Bag limits are liberal. The kill is heavy. These fish are survivors. Long leaders and a stealthy approach are needed.
Luck can play a role.
The center of Lost lake is very deep and not easy to fly fish. Trolling streamers with very fast sinking lines can produce some decent fish. On the average the best fishing in this lake is fairly close to shore. All of the aquatic insects emerge from the shallower water. Terrestrial insects such as ants, beetles, termites and bees continually rain from the surrounding forest.