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Originally posted by -=HOAX=-
I'd have to agree that a roostertail, Pictured above, is a very good producer this and thoughout the year. As always presentation is key. Toss it up stream and bump it as it drifts back to you. Contrary to popular belief the blade doesn't need to turn for it to draw a strike.
In this early spring time I'd fish it deep and close to shore, to get at those waking lunkers hanging close to the bank's overhang or tree roots. Try and stay away from the faster current brought on by the spring melt as the food is somewhat scarce and the fish are conserving energy. Expect to lose alot of tackle as well.
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Good advice. I haven't fished in forever, but my brothers crazy about fishing. I just remember a lot of stuff from growing up.
But yeah you want to throw your spinner/floater bait upstream and pull it down slowly.. if there is a current you pretty much want to just be reeling in the slack rather than dragging the bait/lure any closer to you - ie let the current bring it back.
But you can also do this with with bait. One good trick is to use a salmon egg hook and the lightest split shot (the crimp-on kind)
weight that will give you enough weight to throw it upstream a bit. Crimp it on about 18" away from the single egg, with the egg at the bottom.
You can catch a lot of trout like that.
