A Few Questions About Trout Fishing

[OzarkFishman]

Hello everyone. I am wanting to get in to trout fishing and I have a few questions.

1) Do I have to have a fly rod to trout fish effectively? Can I use my spinning reels?

2) I am looking to buy fishing waders (breathable). I have seen the Bass Pro and Cabela's brand breathables for 139.99 - 149.99. Are these good enough?

3) If I do use my spinning reels, then what lures should I use? Would I still use flies or would I use trout bait?

Thanks in advance for any advice that is given.

OzarkFishman

[duckydoty]

Hello everyone. I am wanting to get in to trout fishing and I have a few questions.

1) Do I have to have a fly rod to trout fish effectively? Can I use my spinning reels?

2) I am looking to buy fishing waders (breathable). I have seen the Bass Pro and Cabela's brand breathables for 139.99 - 149.99. Are these good enough?

3) If I do use my spinning reels, then what lures should I use? Would I still use flies or would I use trout bait?

Thanks in advance for any advice that is given.

OzarkFishman

Question 1. You do not have to fish with a fly rod to be effect catching trout. Lots of people use spinning gear. You can use an ultra light throwing jigs in fly fishing only areas. Jigs are a very effective way to catch trout.

Question 2. Those waders are good enough, but the warrenty is not always as good as with some higher end waders. Breathable is a good choice and I would recommend them. Simms is usually thought of as the top of the line for waders but not the only choice out there. Simms has a more ecconomical breathable wader that runs right around $200 I beleive. That is where I would put my money the first time if I had to do it all over again.

Question 3. You can use flies under and indicator that is large enough to provide enough weight to cast on a spinning reel. Most people use jigs on the spinning reel for fly fishing only areas. You can also use small crank baits and spoons, all of which catch fish but these would have to be fished where artifical lures are allowed. Examples would be the trophy area of Lake Taneycomo, or zone 2 at Montauk. You could not use these lures in zone 3 at Bennet (bait only area)

Good luck in your trout adventure and hope some of this helped.

[jdmidwest]

Hello everyone. I am wanting to get in to trout fishing and I have a few questions.

1) Do I have to have a fly rod to trout fish effectively? Can I use my spinning reels? You can fish spinning reels and rods, select a light or ultralight action and 2-6 lb test line.

2) I am looking to buy fishing waders (breathable). I have seen the Bass Pro and Cabela's brand breathables for 139.99 - 149.99. Are these good enough? Probably. Cabela's has always had a decent wader, don't know about BPS.

3) If I do use my spinning reels, then what lures should I use? Would I still use flies or would I use trout bait? 1/8 to 1/6 oz roostertails, panther martins, little cleo spoons, daredevil spoons, small crankbaits, shad raps, and rapalas are all good artificial. Stay away from bait unless you are going to catch and keep, certain areas are artificial only, check regs.

Thanks in advance for any advice that is given. Anytime, welcome to the addiction!

OzarkFishman

[OzarkFishman]

Thanks for the quick response.

If you all had $50 to spend on trout tackle, then what would you get?

I would rather not have to waste money on stuff that doesn't work. I will be fishing catch and release, so don't be afraid to tell me your secret weapons

[Rolan Duffield]

Best advice would be to visit one of the fly fishing shops near Taney. Phil has a very complete inventory there and i'm cetain their advice would sincere.

Rolan

[soggyfeet]

The $50 would depend on the type of rod you will be useing. If your useing the spinning gear little cleos, small rapelas, the smallest jigs you can cast and even some of the streamers that the fly guys use. I catch more fish on small jigs and sculpins than anything else but thats just me. Others will swear by midges and the other tine flys I just cant seem to get the tine hook set.

[flyfishmaster]

OF,

As for waders, the Cabels brand is great and yes they do honor their 5 year warranty. I recently had a 4 1/2 year old pair of breathable pant waders and they had 3 leaks in them. I contact cabelas, they first wanted to see it aqua seal would resolve the problems so they sent me a tube. Well it did not so they sent me a brand new pair of waders. I also own a pair of Orvis High backs for the winter season and they are great too.

Over all I think I have been getting my moneys worth from the Cabela's brand.

later,

FFM

[OzarkFishman]

I've started reading about regulations and have quickly realized there are more when it comes to trout.

To trout fish, I need the following:

1) Fishing license

2) Trout stamp

3) Do I need anything else

I will be going to Taney more than likely once I get everything bought and set-up. Which is better, Upper or Lower?

[mhall02]

$50 question on gear, I would get an ultra-light small Shimano spinning reel like this:

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/s...0001000_100-1-2

And a 5'6" or 6' ultra light spinning rod, fiberglass like this

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/s...0002000_100-2-2

Spool up with some 2 lb test Trilene XT or Sensation, get some 1/32 oz maroubou or crappie jigs (white, black and yellow, olive, yellow), some single hook 1/16 oz Rooster Tail spinners (black with silver spinner, olive with gold spinner) and go to town. This is legal in the trophy area at Taney, and anywhere in the trout parks (except Zone 3 at Benett, bait only).

As far as waders, I've had these for 5-6 years and the price is right:

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/s...013000_100-13-0

Don't forget the wading shoes. I only reference Bass Pro because they have a nice website, other similar brands/setups should be fine, but that is basically my budget trout spinning gear setup.

Upper Taney is better for wading, but water generation can mess this up. Do need the license and trout stamp, they expire end of Feb, not 12 months from purchase. Might want to try Roaring River catch and release on the weekends to get some experience.

[Trout Stalker]

As for waders, the Cabels brand is great

Over all I think I have been getting my moneys worth from the Cabela's brand.

I agree. I use the Cabelas Dry Plus waders very hard over the last 3 years and have not had a problem. I also know of someone that had a leak and they were replaced for free.