BBQ trout?

[min-va]

Ok, i am having a BBQ this weekend, a friend asked if i can catch some trout....
But in fact, i never catch a single fresh water fish...

So my plan is to go Irvine lake to catch my first trout, i did some research online here and there, but to avoid skunk, i need some more information about this.

I am going to bring one rod only, i have a lot of saltwater setup, but guess they are way too heavy, my lightest setup is a spinning reel setup with 8lb line.

I saw people likes to troll rapala CD5/7 and powerbait.

Basically i have no question about trolling rapala, just like i troll in the bay for sw bass, right?

For powerbait, i think i am just going to add split shot and small size 6 hook, and let it drift?

Or you guys have any other good advise to help me catch my first trout?......

[gupppy]

Garlic chartreuse works well if you end up shore bound. Also the treble hook with the dough bait works well. Also night crawlers. I've only caught on dough bait, never tried crawlers. My limited experience, when it's windy it sucks. Check out irvine lakes website. They have tips in the fishing reports.

[RedSledTeam]

Firetiger CD3 or CD5, in Santiago flats. Good fishing!

[Yakin]

Trout fishing was my hobby before i began saltwater fishing
Get yourself some power bait that the flavor is lemon twist or orange twist and use a small size trouble hook
then place your sinker about a foot up your line once your out there
put your pole in the pole holder take a medium sized bobber with a hook on the booker below the second eye of your like and hang it off your line
once that bobber starts to move your one baby
You will kill them all day!!
Or if you want to be a more active fisher and move around buy the second smallest silver cast master lure
cast it out give your rod a couple light jerks around 5-8 cranks
Good luck!!

[ful-rac]

don't go there without a pink mira shad!!!!! cd5/and 7 in firetiger are also good producers. Trolling those lures, if you put the work in, you are almost surely going to catch trout!!!!

Good luck out there!

[min-va]

Looks like we have a lot of trout experts here

But what size of sinkers should i bring when fishing bait? split shot? 1/4oz? 1/2oz? i have no idea the depth there, i have no FF either..

[J3FFro]

Remember to change that 8lb line to 4lb. Small hook.

I normally do a dropshot setup with a very light weight, leave the weight about ~12in or less below the hook. power worms any color (they have green, pink, orange, white).

A light rod is preferred but im no expert.. =)

Just Have fun.. BBQ trout MMmmMmm

[Anthony179]

The last time I fished I caught my trout on trolling
a pink diawa shiner. They sell them in their
tackle store. You can also ask the Berkeley
pro staff.

[Yakin]

Originally Posted by min-va

Looks like we have a lot of trout experts here

But what size of sinkers should i bring when fishing bait? split shot? 1/4oz? 1/2oz? i have no idea the depth there, i have no FF either..

I perfer the 1/4 oz sinker looks like a tear drop

[Jimmyz123]

Originally Posted by min-va

Ok, i am having a BBQ this weekend, a friend asked if i can catch some trout....
But in fact, i never catch a single fresh water fish...

So my plan is to go Irvine lake to catch my first trout, i did some research online here and there, but to avoid skunk, i need some more information about this.

I am going to bring one rod only, i have a lot of saltwater setup, but guess they are way too heavy, my lightest setup is a spinning reel setup with 8lb line.

I saw people likes to troll rapala CD5/7 and powerbait.

Basically i have no question about trolling rapala, just like i troll in the bay for sw bass, right?

For powerbait, i think i am just going to add split shot and small size 6 hook, and let it drift?

Or you guys have any other good advise to help me catch my first trout?......

My go to Trolling baits for trout are In-line spinner roostertails, and gold cast masters, those never fail, they will catch trout.

If fishing bait, try a combo of Rainbow power bait on a treble hook and add either a night crawler, or pink power worm, and add some trout scent to it. Sounds like a lot to do, but it works, and don't be shocked if you hook catfish with this setup also.

As for BBQing trout, they are in the salmon family so some of them you will see that pink meat like salmon. Research the ceder plank BBQ method, you can even throw them right on the grill scaled, gutted, but leave the skin and head on. Grill for 15 - 20 minutes on medium heat. Below is a link for some more Trout cooking options.
http://www.cooks.com/rec/search/0,1-..._trout,FF.html

[Yakin]

Originally Posted by Jimmyz123

My go to Trolling baits for trout are In-line spinner roostertails, and gold cast masters, those never fail, they will catch trout.

Love seeing someone else besides me still going with the roostertails and cast master many people now days hate them!

[Hunter (The 80's Man)]

I love the castmasters too,but they are alittle to heavy to troll from a kayak. a quick left just inside the gate and follow the road to the end takes you to cleghorn cove. There is a paved launch ramp for hand launching only not crowded,no boat traffic, better and closer parking. The setup is called a mouse tail or mexican top hat. basically a ball of powerbait for scent on a trble hook with a power worm on one prong hanging out for action. use contrasting colors. make sure you check the wind and don't get caught at the north end when it picks up. It's unusal if it's not blowing! Good Luck. rob

[Yakin]

Originally Posted by Hunter (The 80's Man)

I love the castmasters too,but they are alittle to heavy to troll from a kayak. a quick left just inside the gate and follow the road to the end takes you to cleghorn cove. There is a paved launch ramp for hand launching only not crowded,no boat traffic, better and closer parking. The setup is called a mouse tail or mexican top hat. basically a ball of powerbait for scent on a trble hook with a power worm on one prong hanging out for action. use contrasting colors. make sure you check the wind and don't get caught at the north end when it picks up. It's unusal if it's not blowing! Good Luck. rob

they make 3 sizes of cast master but finding the right trolling speed for them is hard that's why rooster tails work great!!!

[Jimmyz123]

Originally Posted by Yakin

Love seeing someone else besides me still going with the roostertails and cast master many people now days hate them!

I have been using those since I was 13 and have never stopped. They work, and that's all that matters. I don't know what it is but some think that if they are not throwing the most popular thing they are doing something wrong. I have seen people catch trout on small rapalas, but I stick with what I know gets numbers and even size. My larger fish have always been on the Roostertails.

Last time I was on lake Jennings about a month ago. My son and I could have limited out on trout in 1 hour trolling the roostertails, but I stopped so I could give him the chance to bait fish and see what if feels like to get a bite. He caught a trout and a catfish back to back all on his own. I didn't help him at all. He's 5, keep that in mind.

Stick with what works.

[Yakin]

Originally Posted by Jimmyz123

I have been using those since I was 13 and have never stopped. They work, and that's all that matters. I don't know what it is but some think that if they are not throwing the most popular thing they are doing something wrong. I have seen people catch trout on small rapalas, but I stick with what I know gets numbers and even size. My larger fish have always been on the Roostertails.

Last time I was on lake Jennings about a month ago. My son and I could have limited out on trout in 1 hour trolling the roostertails, but I stopped so I could give him the chance to bait fish and see what if feels like to get a bite. He caught a trout and a catfish back to back all on his own. I didn't help him at all. He's 5, keep that in mind.

Stick with what works.

No joke I started to use cast master when i was about 8 but I been fishing since I was 2 1/2 but I am only 21 and I bed your son is a true addict after having fishing days with his idol especially catching numbers like that!

[Jimmyz123]

Originally Posted by Yakin

No joke I started to use cast master when i was about 8 but I been fishing since I was 2 1/2 but I am only 21 and I bed your son is a true addict after having fishing days with his idol especially catching numbers like that!

Nick loves fishing. I can't wait to get him on the bay or ocean to get into some bigger and stronger fish.