Trick - Or - Trout !!

[NorthJerzyG]

I was off today and wanted to get some casts in. Planned on taking the boat out until I saw the wind forecast for the day. :eek: Not good for the jboat so I decided to hit up the trout grounds instead. Checked the flows and they were back down to just above average so off I went.

First 15mins there I hooked and lost what felt like a nice fish. Fought for about 3 headshakes then got off. :mad: Nothing for the next 40 mins or so until I made my way further from the starting point. Hooked 2 browns in short order. One was 15ish and the other was the biggest of the day at 16.5 with a nice full belly!!!

Worked my way down further to a nice big pool and proceeded to catch 2 good size crik smallies around 14/15 inches. Was about to start walking back but took another cast..... BAM, another brown at 14".

Just about back at the car I hit the spot where I lost the first fish. Couple casts later I landed a nice thick bow! Probably a leftover spring stockie but was starting to color up and had nice pink fins. Perfect way to end a day of trick or troutin!!!!

[Hookmanski]

Thats one hell of a day man! Congrats on all those beautiful fish. I've never had much luck using Rapalas with trout, whats your favorite way to use them? I feel like I've used every approach but I just can't seem to get a trout to bite a rapala.

Also glad to see the water levels back up, it makes our smaller streams look so much better! Tight Lines!

[JDTuna]

Great day on the trout!

[kcritch]

Damn dude that's a sweet collection of fish for a backup plan. Nicely done.

[FASTEDDIE29]

"G" money on da meat! That's one hell of a day off man! Love, love, love those Browns! Beeeeeeeautiful fish and great report as always!!!:D

[thmyorke1]

Now that's quality!

[NJSquatch]

great pics and report as always G....good stuff

[Jigman13]

Nice healthy trout man. You've got some quality spots that produce year round. Keep them to yourself lol

[NorthJerzyG]

Thanks all!

Jigman, I try not to talk about this particular spot. Not that its secret, but don't want to draw attention. One of the main reasons I go there is for the solitude, but the fishing happens to be good too!! It's a drive, and a hike but not tooooo far. Ysterday was the most company I've had there. One guy well upstream and one well downstream. I might be willing to bring a fishing responsible friend along though..... ;)

Hookmanski, I never used to use them either but once I figured them out, it's my go to lure! Not only Rapala but plugs in general. Some work better than others in certain conditions, but I always have some Raps on me.

I put less thought into color than size and retrieve. Size considerations would be small stream wild trout, stockies and holdovers, big wilds???? All affect my decision on size and shape. Retrieve has more to do with conditions, flows, activity. If they're not hitting it, either, no fish there, or try something different. Sometimes straight retrieve, sometimes, really erratic is better or any combo of both..... Sometimes they smash it, sometimes they nip it?? :confused:

Yesterday was a PAIN IN THE A$$ with the leaves and wind. Was trying to find the best retrieve to hook less leaves than ANYTHING else!! Just happened to catch a few fish along the way.... :D

[FASTEDDIE29]

[QUOTE=NorthJerzyG;496462]Thanks all!

Jigman, I try not to talk about this particular spot. Not that its secret, but don't want to draw attention. One of the main reasons I go there is for the solitude, but the fishing happens to be good too!! It's a drive, and a hike but not tooooo far. Ysterday was the most company I've had there. One guy well upstream and one well downstream. I might be willing to bring a fishing responsible friend along though..... ;)

Take me, take me!!!!!!:D

[Hookmanski]

Hookmanski, I never used to use them either but once I figured them out, it's my go to lure! Not only Rapala but plugs in general. Some work better than others in certain conditions, but I always have some Raps on me.

I put less thought into color than size and retrieve. Size considerations would be small stream wild trout, stockies and holdovers, big wilds???? All affect my decision on size and shape. Retrieve has more to do with conditions, flows, activity. If they're not hitting it, either, no fish there, or try something different. Sometimes straight retrieve, sometimes, really erratic is better or any combo of both..... Sometimes they smash it, sometimes they nip it??

Thanks for the tips man, and congrats again on all the beautiful fish!

[NorthJerzyG]

[QUOTE=NorthJerzyG;496462]Thanks all!

Jigman, I try not to talk about this particular spot. Not that its secret, but don't want to draw attention. One of the main reasons I go there is for the solitude, but the fishing happens to be good too!! It's a drive, and a hike but not tooooo far. Ysterday was the most company I've had there. One guy well upstream and one well downstream. I might be willing to bring a fishing responsible friend along though..... ;)

Take me, take me!!!!!!:D

Anytime man. You've probably forgot more about fishing than myself or others have known... Plus, you probably have better spots than me. Just don't use em for bait , lol...

[Rich196]

Nice way to spend Halloween I'd say. What a beautiful day, and great fish. Thanks for the report.

[Dave B.]

Nice job on the wild browns 'G'! I don't notice any wear on their tails yet, did you happen to see any redds on your travels? I figure the water's been too low, and it's just now coming into their prime spawning time so I wouldn't be surprised if you didn't notice any beds, just curious. Kudos on the catching though!

[NorthJerzyG]

I didn't notice any redds and with the water still slightly up and I fished from the banks the whole time. The bigger one was releasing some juices when I was unhooking it though so they're prob getting ready .....

[AndyS]

Nice fish all around, those Browns are PHAT !!