Trout fishing

[jallen67]

Got my waders for Christmas and I'm ready to try and fish for some trout. Where would be an easy place to start out tomorrow? It's my first time trout fishing so I suspect I'll carry my rod and some TMs. Any suggestions out there?


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[tcintn]

Just looking at the weather for next week or so,I would wait until the weather is warmer and there is no generation on the Caney.
And when it gets warmer I will be going if i'm not taking some sick person to the doctor.
Give me a PM and we will hook up and I will bring every known color of T M's and jig heads plus floats.
Take care
Ed

[Alphahawk]

The Elk will be normal flow.....100 CFS......tomorrow. Normandy is running a little high but you could get some stockers below dam area. Try a Bison colored TM at Normandy..... If that don't work try white.....then whatever other colors you may have. Good luck.


Regards


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[jallen67]

It seems like they had a stocking at JPP dam today. Is it fishable from the bank for trout?


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[Alphahawk]

I would take Ed up on his offer if you get the chance. He can flat catch a lot of trout. He is very good with that 9 foot float road with a TM under a float.


Regards


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[tcintn]

Thanks Randy,I just looked at Elk and I might head that way tomorrow.Then check out Duck on way back.
Be the last time to fish for a while.

[Alphahawk]

It seems like they had a stocking at JPP dam today. Is it fishable from the bank for trout?


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Oh yeah. After the generator cuts off try both banks if one or the other is not producing.

Regards


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[jallen67]

Correct me if I'm wrong but I need my Type 22 permit and the limit is 7? No size limit?


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[Alphahawk]

Correct me if I'm wrong but I need my Type 22 permit and the limit is 7? No size limit?


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Trout stamp. Limit of 7 trout....any length for Percy....Normandy....and Elk. Regs much different for Caney Fork.



Regards


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[jallen67]

I went to JPP and caught 1 trout today. The wind was just atrocious. Couldn't get my TM past about 15ft. Anything that'll work well with trout when it's too windy for a TM?


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[TroutFiend]

Small Rapala cranks, spoons, rooster tails, Cleo's will work well. Were you using the float with the TM? I primarily use the TM w/o float and a small split shot weight a few inches above to help cast in wind and get down into current a little.


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[Alphahawk]

Small Rapala cranks, spoons, rooster tails, Cleo's will work well. Were you using the float with the TM? I primarily use the TM w/o float and a small split shot weight a few inches above to help cast in wind and get down into current a little.


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All good lures no doubt. As TroutFiend said you can put a split shot on.... I don't recommend any larger than a size BB. When it is windy it is a good time to fish the TM under a float.


Regards


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[jallen67]

I was using a float and a split shot. Does a reel have any effect on casting distance? Maybe it's time to get away from my $25 rod/reel combos...


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[Alphahawk]

I was using a float and a split shot. Does a reel have any effect on casting distance? Maybe it's time to get away from my $25 rod/reel combos...


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What pound test line are you using ?


Regards


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[tcintn]

Jallen67

You asked does reel have anything to do with distance of cast,I think so along with the rod.
I use this reel https://www.troutmagnet.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=30&products_id=266&zenid=d77ab596b0e34cbe948d75a1ecd33a46

and this rod with Micro wave guides https://www.troutmagnet.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7&products_id=154

Today in the wind on the Elk I was able to cast at least 30 to 40 feet without a split shot and further with one bb shot. I use 2 lb test line https://www.troutmagnet.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9_24&products_id=553
Today they were hitting white and nothing else.Usually on the Elk it is always a pink T M. I only fish the T M under float.
Ed

[TroutFiend]

Ed, are you using a flouro leader or just the 2# SOS only?

Andy



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[jallen67]

I was using 2lb with a leader.


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[tcintn]

Andy
I use this 75% of the time in 6X. http://www.amazon.com/Seaguar-Grand-FX-Fluorocarbon-Tippet/dp/B0094FRM6C/ref=pd_sim_sg_2 It has a diameter of less than SOS 2 lb test.
The other time I use 7X from T M.
I start out with around a 4' piece because when I am catching nice size trout I re-tie after 6 fish.

[jallen67]

And Ed, my wife would flip out if I bought that setup you have. She would have to miss out on all those clothes... (I'm glad she's not reading this...)


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[TroutFiend]

Andy
I use this 75% of the time in 6X. http://www.amazon.com/Seaguar-Grand-FX-Fluorocarbon-Tippet/dp/B0094FRM6C/ref=pd_sim_sg_2 It has a diameter of less than SOS 2 lb test.
The other time I use 7X from T M.
I start out with around a 4' piece because when I am catching nice size trout I re-tie after 6 fish.


Thanks Ed. That is some mighty fine line there.






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[TroutFiend]

I went to JPP and caught 1 trout today. The wind was just atrocious. Couldn't get my TM past about 15ft. Anything that'll work well with trout when it's too windy for a TM?


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Here are a few lures that I use when conditions won't allow the TM. I can't stress a flouro leader enough though, even with these... Ask me how I know. LOL

4677


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[Alphahawk]

I was using 2lb with a leader.


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Could be the rod action.....reel not being spooled correctly.....length of rod....theoretically the longer the rod the further the cast.... But that is only part of it. Would be hard for me to say without seeing your setup and casting. I use 6 foot to 7' 2" rods for casting. They have fast tips. I use a 9 foot for a float rod. I do know casting a TM in the wind can be very frustrating that is one of the reasons I bought some tungsten jig heads. But they are expensive and there are other lures to use when the wind is really bad.


Regards


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[Alphahawk]

Thanks Ed. That is some mighty fine line there.






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I use that when the fishing gets tough. It can make a huge difference...but as much as I fish I only go to it when the trout are really slow. Since I use a fluro leader for all of my fishing the cost is too much for me to use on crappie...Gills and Smallies....but it is some good stuff.


Regards