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Post by vanderloo on Jun 25, 2017 8:16:49 GMT -8
Was just heading out to get my fishing license and wondered what I might look into for lures for mountain lake, (and stream), trout.
Anyone have any tips they wouldn't mind sharing?
Thank You
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Post by johntpenca on Jun 25, 2017 20:57:06 GMT -8
Try a bubble and fly for sierra lakes. Goggle "bubble and fly" if you are not familiar with this type of fishing. It can also work on some streams depending on snag potential.
No doubt markskor will post up with more input.
Local fly shops can recommend and sell the flies. I've had pretty good luck with size 14 to 18 (and smaller) bead headed nymphs. If there are grasshoppers about, these flies can work well if fished near shore.
As far as hard lures, small spinners and spoons can do well too. Color choice depends on weather; again, googling "sierra trout fishing" will turn up a lot of info.
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Post by markskor on Jul 1, 2017 10:32:26 GMT -8
Spinning rig? On lakes, fly-n-bubble, right now they're hitting anything small and black..smaller the better - on the morning and evening rise - (14 - 20). As for lures, subscribe to the "bigger lure/ bigger fish" theory and as such usually throw a red 3/8 Z-Ray as my go-to spoon in Sierra lakes. Absent those, Panther Martin types (1/4 oz lakes...lighter in streams) also work well. KastMasters or Thomas Buoyants? Colors... yellow - red - black ...combos best...orange? Also prefer the gold or black blades over silver but that's just my personal preference. 4-pound mono line...maybe 6 if chuckin' heavy spoons deep like me. Also strongly suggest replacing all your trebles (C&R) w/ #8 or 10 singles...Gamakatsu Siwash hooks best/easiest. www.sportco.com/store/pc/Gamakatsu-Siwash-Open-Eye-Hook-Nickel-Red-Size-10-8-0-771p66469.htmtaut lines! |
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Post by vanderloo on Jul 1, 2017 15:33:45 GMT -8
Thanks guys.
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Post by whistlepunk on Jul 2, 2017 20:55:53 GMT -8
I have always had my best luck with worms.
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Post by markskor on Jul 3, 2017 0:40:34 GMT -8
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Post by johntpenca on Jul 3, 2017 8:49:02 GMT -8
I have always had my best luck with worms. Worms are okay as long as you plan to eat what you catch. Bait (power bait, worms, salmon eggs, marshmallows etc.) tend to get swallowed deep by the fish, making it impossible to unhook the fish without killing it. |
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Post by whistlepunk on Jul 3, 2017 9:25:41 GMT -8
I eat my catch, if legal. I generally do not sport fish.
I have never had much luck with power bait except on planters. Of course, as noted above bait fishing is not legal in all areas. In the absence of bait I have had more luck with spoons.
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Post by johntpenca on Jul 5, 2017 9:39:25 GMT -8
whistlepunk-
In the interest of the OP, what spoons do you prefer (brand, colors, size/weight, etc.)? Thanks.
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Post by davesenesac on Jul 10, 2017 13:50:21 GMT -8
After snow melts, early season there are enormous numbers of black ants crawling about everywhere. Many fall into water and also on days when winged ants emerge from nests and then fly out looking for mates because they are horrible fliers crashing into all manner of things including lakes and streams. According one will find a lot of trout stomachs full of black ants so black ant dry fly patterns are an excellent choice.
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Post by rebeccad on Jul 10, 2017 20:08:56 GMT -8
I am so tempted to answer the question in the header, "fish of the opposite gender."
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Post by hikingtiger on Jul 11, 2017 9:59:38 GMT -8
I am so tempted to answer the question in the header, "fish of the opposite gender." Pretty sure that's a non-Sierra-specific behavior. |
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