Trout Spinning Tactic Questions

[Detour66]

Might wanna try some Rooster Tail spinners. They work great. I have had best results with 1/8 oz with copper color blades. Also use the lightest line possible. I use 4 lb test and sometimes 2 lb test with a ultra lite spinning pole and reel. Good luck !!

[PocketFisherman]

I bend the shaft on spinners inline and just below the eye at about 60 degrees to make them center weighted which reduces line twist. This way I do not need to use a swivel when fishing them.

[Jigman13]

Rod sensitivity, line, and the amount of weight used plays a crucial role in both jig fishing and bait fishing on the rivers. I like a 6'0-7'0 ft rod w a fast tip and some backbone to set the hook. Water depth and speed of flow are also things to consider. The heaviest jig that I'll fish is 3/32 oz, often tossing 1/16 oz. All colors work just as long as it's black! With bait, use the least amount of shot you can get away with to keep your presentation down and naturally flowing downstream. If you're snagging, you're using too much. Maintain contact with your lead as you drift your bait, too. Small lifts to tick the bottom will help to avoid snags and also help you feel the takes.

Hope this helps!

[americandesi]

What size split shots are you using with the butterworms? I like to use a size B split shot about 12" above the hook. If I need to fish deeper I will put another another B split shot above about an inch above the first one. I find that they do not snag as easily, compared to using a bigger split shot.

If you are fishing clear water, I recommend giving the Trout magnet flurorocarbon leader a shot. I typically tie about 4 feet to the end of my mono and I find that get a lot more hits that way. This is regardless of whether or not I am using bait or lures.

[RATS]

F5 Rapalas, every large trout I've caught has been on a Rapala.