Crawlerman Posted April 9, 2003 Share Posted April 9, 2003 Hey all. I'm thinking on getting into the trout thing this year. I have a fly rod (which I know not how to use) and a nice lil 5'5" light action "trout" rod. I have some rooster tails and small spoons in my panfish box that would be ideal for trout. Slip bobbers/earthworms I'd also use. Now the question is where. I was thinking of doing Wis on the Kinnie, but I found out that doesn't start till WAY late, the whole point of doing Trout is having something different for a few weeks to fish for before the boat is ready. Where is a good place to start within relative proxitmity to the South East metro? Any of those streams in Farmington have anything in them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutman72 Posted April 9, 2003 Share Posted April 9, 2003 check out the MN DNR trout stream guide on there web site. you might be dissapointed when you do go trout fishing for the first time it takes most people a couple years just to get the casting in tight quarters. I would use the spinnig rod with very small spinners rooster tails are kind of big for most of the trout we have left( unless you no a private land owner)try meps 0 or 1 with very light line.(i use 1 pound diamiter line almost inviseble.a good stream to try would be hay creek in red wing very good numbers of trout and easy acess. CPR catch photo releaseif you want to keep some i suggest taking the 9 to 10 inches anything bigger in my opinion sould go back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renneberg Posted April 9, 2003 Share Posted April 9, 2003 Hey Crawlerman,If you are new to trout fishing you should look into getting the In-fishermen video called Stream Trout Techtics. Great video! They show you ever you need to know about how to catch trout and lots of them.------------------"Study to be quite" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim W Posted April 9, 2003 Share Posted April 9, 2003 If I don't say so myself, attending the 3rd Annual Trout Day wouldn't hurt either!!That won't cost you dime one!Jim W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crawlerman Posted April 9, 2003 Author Share Posted April 9, 2003 Jim-- I'm defiantly gonna try to make it.. though I have plans that day for something else. I may be able to sneak it in as it's mostly in the AM. I'll see.. but yes, I would definatly be trying to come otherwise. Dunno.. the rooster tails I have are pretty small.. and there is no way I'm using 1 lb test. If there too finiky I'll just use worms, crickets, or corn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSW Posted April 10, 2003 Share Posted April 10, 2003 Crawlerman,A couple of other different baits you could use are:Wax worms, I use two on one hook.Nightcrawlers, I only use part of one, about an inch.With these I hook them on a small hook with a small split shot, just enough to let the current float your bait down stream slowly.KSW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim W Posted April 10, 2003 Share Posted April 10, 2003 Crawlerman,Don't let the ultra ultra light philosophy scare you. TO be honest, I use 6lb XL! I have had way too many nice trout and stream smallmouth break off my 4 pound. I guess what I am trying to say is you don't need to go so light and small for trout. Plus when using spinners, 4lb and less might get backlashed a tad sooner than others!SPin fishing is not flyfishing, keep the smallish stuff for the long rod!Crane fly larvae is typically a great SPring bait as well! Not too many trout can resist these juicy morsels!!!!!!Jim WThink castability, durability, and forage native to the waters your fishing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crawlerman Posted April 10, 2003 Author Share Posted April 10, 2003 Jim-- yeah.. that was what I was planning on using.. altough I guess I could try 6lb Flourcarb if the fish were very finicky; though it's a pain to work with. I think I have the basics of tackle down from what I've been reading.. I'm just looking for Location. Too bad Lake-trout season opens later in the year; I'd love to go toss some spinners into Holland right now and see what I could ctach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 11, 2003 Share Posted April 11, 2003 WATERWORMS is THE BAIT to use in the early season period if you are "bait-fishing"! Ask any bait-fishing veteran trout fisherman..they'll inform you on this "Golden Rule" of bait-fishing for trout. Personally, I use the fly-rod and wet-fly fishem. A gold-ribbed hare's ear works wonders down there! Best of luck! "LUND-MAN" ------------------"Leave NO Trace" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crawlerman Posted April 11, 2003 Author Share Posted April 11, 2003 Heh. ok.. I think I have enough tips and such for what to use.. now does anyone have suggestions on where to go, relativley close to the cities? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renneberg Posted April 12, 2003 Share Posted April 12, 2003 Hay Creek in Red Wing would be a great place to start. It's less then a hour drive from the cities and is a great trout stream.------------------"Study to be quite" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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