GO TO for Trout................

[dfish28]

Man I miss blockbusters!!

[huntcountypussbuck]

Garden worms, spinners, eggs.

[Jigman13]

2012 was the year of the small rapala and yo zuri pins minnow for me... about 95% of every trout I caught came on these lures. This includes a 7+ lb brown and quite a few 15-17 inch rainbows. All were caught in rivers/streams.

I was a rooster tail fan for a long time but there's something about the yo zuris that seems irresistible... Plus I'm impatient as all hell when it comes to soaking bait or drifting eggs etc...

[cmoran719]

whenever I try to bounce eggs along the bottom I get snagged, tips anyone? and does anyone try using flies with spinning gear? I plan on trying some wooly buggers under a few split shots to keep it near the bottom after opening day, I've heard it can be killer

[Jigman13]

Originally Posted by cmoran719

whenever I try to bounce eggs along the bottom I get snagged, tips anyone? and does anyone try using flies with spinning gear? I plan on trying some wooly buggers under a few split shots to keep it near the bottom after opening day, I've heard it can be killer

I've had a couple nice rainbows on black weighted woolys this past November on the Pequest. No split shot... just floated through so rapids into a pool. They wouldnt commit to anything that day. Gave the ol' wooly a whirl and whammo! Had to be quick with the hook set as they didnt hold on long. A bit of an adjustment with spinning gear. See below...

[Mikey topaz]

P bait, panther martin spinner 1/4 oz , cabelas fishermen minnow 3 inch.

[baetis]

Originally Posted by cmoran719

whenever I try to bounce eggs along the bottom I get snagged, tips anyone? and does anyone try using flies with spinning gear? I plan on trying some wooly buggers under a few split shots to keep it near the bottom after opening day, I've heard it can be killer

To avoid snags use a little less weight so that it is just ticking the bottom as it drifts down stream. Also try to avoid slack so you are in constant contact with the weight/bait so you can give it a small flick to keep it drifting if if gets hung up.

[Moz]

1/16 oz Roostertail. Silver blades, Copper blades, Glow in the dark blades.... I just ordered some all-black ones.

It's what I always go to, not necessarily what I always catch them on, and I don't always catch them but I do go to them with those. I don't know what I just said there but anyway it's the Roostertail.

[The Birdman]

Panther martin GOLD and Black 1/4 spinner. everybody (including trout) loves gold. all gold everything

[Lard Almighty]

If I absolutely have to catch a trout, I want a tin of nightcrawlers with me.