A Few Questions About Trout Fishing

[OzarkFishman]

Alright, I have my ultra light spinning rod and reel spooled up with 4 lb test. I have some 1/8 oz roostertails (black, white, black/purple), a few Rapalas (some suspending, some floater/jointed, some big, some small), and one Little Cleo (silver/orange). I plan on buying some small jigs (white, pink, black, and olive) and may buy some streamers. With all of the help I am getting from this website, I am close to being ready to hit the water. I still have a few questions.

I will probably buy the Bass Pro breathable waders (since I am from Ozark and Cabela’s is not close). Are the Cabela’s really that much better than the Bass Pro?

I am spooled up with 4 lb clear mono. Should I tie a small swivel on and attach 2 lb green line? Or is the 4 lb good to go just to get some experience?

Now the most important question, since I live in Ozark it seems that Taney is the closest place to fish for trout. I found the great maps of Lake Taneycomo on this website, but I would like to know the quickest way to get to Pointe Royale and the TR dam (if there are better places, then I welcome your suggestions). It seems that I would have to take 76 to 165 to get to Pointe Royale. Is there no way to get there without driving through the busy traffic on the strip?

Honestly, I wouldn’t even think about trout fishing if it wasn’t for this site. Thank you to everyone for your help. Once I become a little more seasoned in the art of trout fishing, I look forward to passing along information to you all.

OzarkFishman

[Trout Stalker]

OzarkFishman,

If Bass Pro is closer too you than Cabelas, then go there and try on the waders. I have just had great luck with Cabelas.

Swivel or NO Swivel is the question. When I use too spin fish (fly fish now) for trout, I didn't use a swivel. IMO, for jigs I wouldn't and for Rapalas I would.

The rest of your questions, I can't you. But I feel your pain about Branson.

TS

[jOrOb]

I am late getting in, and couldn't give you any better advice than you already have gotten, so I will only offer my two cents worth on waders. I have not really enjoyed my BPS breathables. Also, they are beyond warranty and in need of replacement, and are only about 5 years old. I have a fishing buddy who opted for the Cabelas ones at about the same time, and he still loves his. So, I think yes the Cabelas brand is worth the money, as is the Simms that Ducky mentioned for a little more. You could however go to BPS and try theirs on for a size reference. Should get you close anyway.

As for the fishing, just feel it man. Try both with and without the swivel, try lots of stuff. Have a ball with it, and don't be afraid to ask for help. As a whole, Taney anglers are very friendly, and would gladly answer your questions.

Tight lines

jOrOb

[warlock]

I don't have much to add, since everybody else pretty much covered everything. But I did want to add that Albright Tackle has waders too. And they are very reasonable.

Albright Tackle Waders

[OzarkFishman]

Thanks for all the help. I ordered the Cabela's waders last night and some jigs from LilleysTackleStore.com at only $1 a piece. Once I get the waders, it will be time to put all of the help I have received to use. Good fishing to all.

OzarkFishman

[duckydoty]

When you get ready to fish, give me a holler. I'd be happy to take a little time and show you some spots on the water. I will be fishing with a fly rod if thats ok