Shiners

[Metz]

Has anyone ever tried large shiners for big browns?

[Greasy B]

Bait, as in live bait?

[Metz]

Yes

[Riverwhy]

Metz,

Live crawfish work best. Particularly if you can find those pink softshell variety. If all else fails just use a nightcrawler.

Ok, I am joking. Most of the fine folks on this site are avid artificial bait users and expect strict catch, picture and release practices. It is preferred that you use a flyrod and tie your own flys. If you stoop to the spinning reel make sure your line is not too light or you may stress the fish when reeling them in. Oh, and be sure and fish only when the water temperature is cool enough to not stress the poor critters.

Lastly, never let anyone know where you are fishing because it might alert fish poachers as to the location of the critters and they will go extinct.

All in good humor.

[LittleRedFisherman]

I have seen it done, and it they work well for browns. They can be drifted with the boat, or used just still fishing in a hole. I have been wanting to try them myself, I've seen some youtube stuff of a guide on white river using them.

I love to flyfish like many on here, but I"m not to proud to chuck some bait as well....