[jad2t]

You're definitely missing something if you can't catch trout on a TM. They're incredibly effective but when I first got some, I didn't catch any for a while because I was using them wrong. Between everyone on this forum, I think we've caught every species that swims in fresh water on these lures except a sturgeon.

The 2lb flourocarbon is essential. I was hardheaded about this and was fishing them with 6lb mono. That was one mistake. Especially in clear water like the Caney, get the flouro. Use it for a 3-4 foot leader and splitshot it about 18" above the lure. If you really want to gain some confidence in the lure, which is very important, head to the waterfalls below the dam on the spillway side. Have the lure a few feet under a float and toss it into the waterfall current. The float will bounce and move enough to give it plenty of action. I promise you'll catch fish this way. I absolutely guarantee it. Just let it drift along that waterfall current and watch the float disappear.