05-24-2014, 05:49 PM | #1 |
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Day 1 big bear lake
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05-24-2014, 05:56 PM | #2 |
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Your tackle looks a little heavy for trout....but looks like you guys are having fun.!
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05-24-2014, 06:14 PM | #3 |
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x 2. Avet for trout may be a little overkill. Work with what u have. Tie on a barrel swivel and attach a 4lb Fluoro leader, maybe 6-10ft. Try trolling with a small rapala, kastmaster, needlefish, etc....
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05-24-2014, 06:18 PM | #4 |
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X3. Might want to purchase light weight (cheap rod and reel) 4lb line or at least what you use for a sabiki and some 2' to 3' of 4lb leader. Those trout can see really good in that clear water and tend to be shy. Good luck
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I got a little bass after all boys...hit the docks with my shimano and a ghost shrimp...river monsters for life 😛
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you guys crank!!
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05-24-2014, 08:43 PM | #9 |
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If you hook into a 20 lb. trout, you're in good shape.
We usually use 6 lb. test line with an 1/8 oz. spoon.
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I believe in being over prepared 😛 I do need to get some light gear as you guys have suggested ....it all takes time ...hell truth of the matter is I just love fishing even if I have the wrong setup...ignorance is bliss 😉
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They have a K Mart in Big Bear and you should be able to pick up some cheap light gear for under $30 for each set. That's all you need for trout. just use 4lb to 6lb line.
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05-24-2014, 10:27 PM | #12 |
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X4 another nail in the coffin! Worth buying a cheapo reel pre-rigged at a bait shop for what you're doing this weekend. Catching trout or any fish for that matter is fun on the lightest gear. Good luck on day 2, keep us posted!
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05-25-2014, 08:05 AM | #13 |
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Depending on how you are fishing, the avet is less overkill then you would think. Spool it up with lead core line, run a big Ford fender with a snubber and 24" of 4# floro. Then a little Rapala, worm or power bait and troll it around.
Last time I trolled for trout my go to reel was a Calcutta 400. Yeah the avet is a LITTLE overkill but whatever
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