Long Lone Trolling Cranks For Trout

[ten_scoach]

Has anyone trolled crankbaits for trout with success? Any advice on areas, cranks, and experience appreciated.

[perchjerker]

Myself and my Brothers have trolled for years and the fish always seem to want something new. First it was small lazy ikes and Rebel crawdads, then it was smal gold or silver Rebels or Rapalas.We would go deep with mini bombers with some good luck. Throw in the spoons, orange & gold cleos, gold and red diamond wobble lures, and black or brown small roostertails. Small is probably the key here so my next trip I'm thinking of trying Flicker shads. you will need to be able to troll slow with these small lures. Don't know if this helps but good luck.My favorite, gold 4" broked back Rapala.

[ten_scoach]

Thanks. Went today. Caught 5, one of which was a 20" brown. Used small cranks. Trolled up stream between cooper and fall creek. I see people troll upstream and down stream. Do you find one way works better than the other? Don't try down by the landing after water running.....too much moss. Need to get cooper up to not get all covered in moss. Thanks again.