TROUT FISHING EXPERTS!!!!?
Posted by admin on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
k so i want to get into trout fishing, cuz i read my mag. (feild and stream) and it turns out that there is this river that is only like an hour away from me its called the “Sable River” and it says it is know for its brown trout, (and well since there’s brown trout, im pretty sure there are rainbows and others in there too). me and my dad both have fly fishing rods, and we never use them. and for trout, is it easier to catch them with a fly rod or a reg. rod? can i fish for trout in rivers year round? and if i can fly fish, what flies to use? i have NEVER fished for trout before so yah, that’s pretty much all thats goin on.
oh yah, forgot to tell you i live in michigan, and tell me some good spots on the sable river, and another thing, i dont have waders, but my dad does.
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Danielon 02 Mar 2010 at 4:05 am 1I like to use regular rods with 6 or 8 pound test line. You can fish for trout all year long but i love fishing for trout in the fall but you can catch them all year long. I dont fly fish so i dont know what flies to use. For fishing with a regular rod i like mepps spinners, joes flys, power bait, and live bait. Good luck fishing.
Bill Ton 02 Mar 2010 at 4:53 am 2well im a fly fisherman and with much practice i have found that a properly presented fly is much more productive than spinning or baitcasting tackle (at least for trout) if you choose to use your fly equipment i would strongly recommend getting out in the backyard or a local park to practice the casting. the last thing you want to do is get out on the water and get frustrated because you cant seem to get your fly where you need it. i would also recommend, if you plan on going further with fly fishing (you really should its amazing) that you pick up the orvis guide to fly fishing by Tom Rosenbauer. it is an amazing book that you will learn alot from. (i still am atleast) and as far as waders go… you dont absolutely need them but they are very nice to have. dont go out and spend $400 on a pair of simms, just go to your local dicks or gander mtn and pick up a pair of chest waders for $70. i wish you lots of luck out on the Sable its a very popular trout fishery so fishing pressure might be a little high but i guarantee you will have a great time! feel free to email me with more questions about fly fishing and to let me know about your adventures! (rngr_on_the_edge@yahoo.com)
Backwater Charlieon 02 Mar 2010 at 5:22 am 3I do not fly fish, AIRFLOW, pheseant tail, SageFly, and all the rest know a LOT about fly-fishing.
This is in a “spin-fishers” point-of-view!
Known for Brown Trout, eh? I would use either a short limber rod or if available a 7′ ultra-light rod. Something rated for 4-8 pound test, or something similar. Good brands to use? I personally like St. Croix’s “Triumph” series which may have a Trout sized rod, but any ultra-light should do.
For line I would prefer 6-pound Trilene 100% Fluorocarbon. Those Brown Trout are “well-known”, which means they “really” know that it’s your line and not an actual minnow/worm/etc. Fluorocarbon is virtually invisible to most fish.
For the reel, I would prefer something small but not “Ultra-Light” small. I have a Abu Garcia Maxxar which would be the “perfect” size for a trout combo. Maybe something a little bit smaller. It’s mostly on personal preference.
Float ‘N Fly would also work. You need some light fluorocarbon line, a bubble float, and a small 1/16 or 1/8 oz. Pop-eye jig, any lead head will work but I like Pop-eye jigs. They cost around $0.99 for a two-pack of them. Let the waters “waves” make the lure move in action. This works on Trout and also is popular for Bass, Bluegill, Crappie, and other species.
redheaton 02 Mar 2010 at 6:03 am 4I would say bring 1 fly fishing rod and 1 spinning rod. I have noticed that spinning produces the most but fly is can be good also. The reason why is it depends on what the fish is feeding on. If you see alot of fish rolling use fly fishing if it is not thatmuch use spinning or bait.I suggest using south spinners and spoons because it is inexpensive and it works well. As for fly fishing it is not hard you will learn in 15 min of so. I do not know what bugs are present in Michigan now but I doubt that there is much because its late fall. Anyways find what bugs are out there and match their SIZE and color. Size being more important my favorite is the elk hair caddis, gold nymph, and mosquito. I noticed black and brown are the best colors, but it depends on what is available.As for bait match what is available I believe right now minnows should work well.