Top products from r/troutfishing
We found 25 product mentions on r/troutfishing. We ranked the 47 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. Rio Fluoroflex Plus Tippet 5X - 5lb - 30yd
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 2
Rio Fluoroflex Plus Fluorocarbon Tippet 30 yd. Spool - 5X - Fly Fishing
2. Yellowstone Fly Goods, Palsa Strike Indicator Pinch-on-Floats (24ct, Flame/Orange)
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Simple adhesive floats take only seconds to applyMultiple floats can be applied to reach desired bouyancy24 Floats in a Pack (Two sheets of 12)Color: Pink (also available in Lime Green, White/Glow, and Orange Flame)Made in U.S.A.
3. Trout Magnet Ultimate Bundle - 85 Piece Neon Grub Kit, 350 yd Trout S.O.S. Spool, 100% Fluorocarbon Phantom Leader Line, and 4 E-Z Trout Floats
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
All you need to fish the Trout Magnet System; catches anything that swims and will out-fish any lure on the stream for trout; will not work without the right line and floatsNamed one of the top lures of all time by Field and Stream magazine and sold all over America since 1997Trout Magnet hook and b...
4. Crappie Magnet 96-Piece Kit - 80 Bodies, 2 E-Z Floats, 6 Crappie Magnet Jig Heads, 8 Double Cross Jig Heads
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
UNIQUE SPLIT TAIL STAYS OPEN; Body has very little action but will consistently outfish skirts and curly tails that have more actionProven to be one of the top vertical fishing jigs for Crappie on the market; Has WON SEVERAL TOURNAMENTS over the yearsKIT CONTAINS EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR CRAPPIE: Our...
5. Trout Magnet Neon Kit - 70 Grub Bodies and 15 Size 8 Hooks.
Sentiment score: 3
Number of reviews: 1
TROUT AND OTHER SPECIES: This lure catches anything that swims and will outfish any lure on the stream for trout.NAMED TOP BY FIELD AND STREAM: Named one of the top lures of all time by Field and Stream magazine and sold all over America since 1997.FALLS HORIZONTALLY IN THE WATER: The Trout Magnet ...
6. Trout Magnet E-Z Trout Float, 4-Pack
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
EASY ON AND OFF: Slot allows for easy on and easy off without cutting line or removing your lureEASY ADJUSTMENT: Adjust depth easily without removing floatSMALL SIZE: Perfect size to drift small lures or baitWORKS GREAT FOR ALL SPECIES: Works great with the Trout Magnet and all other similar size lu...
7. Trout Magnet Original 152-Piece Kit - 120 Split-Tail Grub Bodies and 30 Shad-Dart Jigs
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
GREAT FOR TROUT AND OTHER SPECIES; Catches anything that swims and will out-fish any lure on the stream for troutNAMED ONE OF THE TOP LURES OF ALL TIME by Field and Stream magazine and sold all over America since 1997Trout Magnet hook and body FALLS HORIZONTALLY IN THE WATER instead of head weight l...
8. Panther Martin Best of the Best Kit.
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Guaranteed to catch fishMade in the USAIncrease you fish countThree of our most popular colors in two of our most popular sizesUnique convex/concave blade mounted directly on shaft. Sends out sonic vibrations that drive fish crazyRazor sharp treble red hooks mimic wounded fishHeavy weighted body cas...
9. Okuma VS-605-20 Voyager Spinning Travel Kit
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Convenient nylon travel bagShock-resistant foam insertAdjustable shoulder strap
10. Okuma Celilo Graphite Lightweight Ultra Light Trout Rods, CE-S-662UL-1
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Crafted from the highest quality material ensuring quality and durability6'6", UltraLite 2 PieceMade in the U.S.A.Sensitive Graphite Blank ConstructionAluminum Oxide Guide InsertsStainless Steel Hooded Reel SeatsQuality Grade Fore and Rear Cork Grips
11. Redington Clark Fork Mesh Vest - Large/X-Large, Sage
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Color: SageUsed for fishingManufactured by Far banks5-FM001341-0304 number 5-FM001341-0304Part of the Edington line of fly fishing products
12. Ugly Stik Spinning Combo
Sentiment score: -1
Number of reviews: 1
Spinning rod and reel comboTwo piece spinning rodGraphite spinning reel with ball bearingPre spooled with lineAssorted tackle includedRod length is 5 feet7 year rod warrantyTwo piece spinning rodPrespooled with 6 lb monofilamentThe all in one fishing package
13. Fly Patterns by Fishing Guides: 200 Flies That Really Work
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Used Book in Good Condition
14. Mepps Plain Lure Assortment Trouter Kit
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Solid brass bodiesSpinner blades are silver or gold plated, copper, or polished brassBeads are hand-turned on a lathe to resist chipping and crackingFlexible vinyl decals are silk screed with UV inks to resist fadingHand assembled in the U.S.AAll Mepps spinners feature solid brass bodiesMepps 1/8 oz...
15. Daiwa Mini System Minispin Ultralight Spinning Reel and Rod Combo in Hard Carry Case
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Terminal tackle not includedUltra compact hard casePerfect size for tucking in your luggageDesigned for anglers on the move, compact tackle setup comes in its own hard case, and is ideal for stowing in luggage, backpacking, or keeping under a car seatUltralight MS-S500T reel with smooth, ball bearin...
16. acme C140/NNB C140-NNB Little CleoSpoon, Nickel/Blue, 1/4-ounce
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Wild action without line twistAerodynamic designPrecision MachinedUse in fresh or saltwaterSurest way to catch fish
17. Panther Martin 2PMR-S 1/16-Ounce Spinner Spinbait, Size 11 Hook, Silver Finish
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Sport Type: FishingWeighted bodyCasts like a bulletBlade spins easier and fasterSuper sharp hooks keep fish caught
18. Panther Martin 2PMR-G Regulars
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Unique shaft through blade design creates easiest and fastest spinning action in the worldConvex/concave blades send out Sonic vibrations that are irresistable to fishHeavy weighted bodies cast like bullets and go down deeperSuper sharp premium quality hooks keep fish caught
It's a broad and general question, so you are likely to get similarly broad advice.
I am assuming you are talking about spin-fishing rather than fly fishing. I'd say:
Get a spinning (not casting) rod, and a spinning (not 'baitcasting') reel. Match your rod to your fish, your reel to your rod, and your line to your reel. The easiest thing to do is buy a combo LIKE THIS because the components are matched already.
If you want to roll-your-own setup:
ROD The rod will say what "weight" it is: ultra-light, Light, ..., heavy). Trout are usually light or ultra-light depending on the size they grow where you are fishing. Unless you know the trout are > 2 lbs. in weight, go with "Light"
REEL The reel should match the rod, look for a 1000 series for Light, or an ultralite for UL. More important though, the spool of the reel will list the how much of which line it can hold in terms of pounds of test. and length. e.g. My ultra-light reel will hold 100 yards of 4 lb. line (still on Imperial measurements here in US). For a Light rod, look for a reel that shows 6 - 8 lb test. About 150 yards of 6 lb is a good target.
LINE Get what is listed on the reel. Monofilament is fine, don't worry about flourocarbon, coated or braided lines.
TIPPET Do get some flourocarbon "tippet" and the smallest barrel swivels you can find. Trout have excellent eyesight, and the tippet is much harder for them to see because it is smaller and flourocarbon is invisible in water. This makes your terminal tackle less 'spooky.' 5x tippet is a good match for 6 lb test. 6x for ultralight. Do this even if you bought the combo above.
RIGGING Generally you will put your main line on the reel's spool and out to a swivel, then a few feet of the lighter, more expensive tippet to your terminal tackle. e.g. My ultralight setup is 4 lb. mono main line to a size 7 swivel and 7x flouro tippet to the terminal tackle. You probably want 6 lb to 5x, and 8 lb. to 5x is totally fine if you buy a combo with 8 lb.
TERMINAL TACKLE For reservoirs you want to use floating bait, tubes/jigs, and lures (inline spinners and/or spoons) from shore. From a boat, same, but more emphasis on spoons. Lures are a blast, but will cost you a LOT of money to acquire a good variety of them. I recommend bait and tubes/jigs if you are just starting out.
Floating Bait If you are shore-fishing, this is going to be your friend. Get some floating bait (real worms, dough, nuggets, etc.) and set up a Carolina Rig. Real worms are the best bait IMO, but they do not float naturally. You have to put air in them with a hypo. If you are just starting out, the artificial baits are fine. Rig it up, throw it in, take the slack out of the line and wait for the lunkers to come get some.
Tubes & Jigs These take more skill, but can produce a lot of fish. If you are fishing snaggy, moving water like rivers I recommend these as the top way to fish (lures are expensive and easy to lose in rivers.) Get a Trout Magnet or Crappie Magnet kit and you have everything you need.
Lures Inline spinners like Panther Martins (esp. the black/yellow dot & yellow/red dot) and Mepps Algias crush Sierra trout, not sure what their Eton comrades prefer. Keep the weight between 1/16 oz. and 1/8 oz. unless the trout are big (match the lure weights that are often listed on your rod) Good spoons here include the Acme Kastmaster, Thomas Bouyant and Super Duper. The rule here that the heavier the lure, the better it casts and the more potentially off-putting it is to a smallish fish like a trout.
Lure Selection The specifics of lure size, color and action can have a big impact on whether you get bites. What works one day may not work the next. This is how you can end up buying a LOT of lures. In general, you want to use light/bright colored lures in clear water and/or bright days and dark lures in turbid water or dimly lit days. THIS THREAD as well as THIS OTHER THREAD has some more detailed info on lure colors, sizes and brands I recommend.
You may also want to check out Fly and Bubble fishing which lets you use a spin rod to cast flies. It's a hoot and pretty effective: Get some adjustable spin floats, some flies and start fly and bubble fishing. Elk Hair Caddis sizes 12 - 18 are good, as are nymphs, and Mayfly imitations. Talk to local fly fishermen to see which bugs are good for your reservoir.
GETTING THE STUFF THAT WORKS Talk to the fishing outfitters near where you fish. They will tell you how the bite is, what the fish like, and where to do your fishing. Invaluable advice to prevent buying the entire world to cover all the bases.
HOW TO FISH This is super situational, but in general trout want to ingest more energy than they expend, i.e. they don't want to die. They like cold water near sources of food (bugs) and cover (rocks, brush, etc.). If you are fishing moving water, take the time to learn to READ THE WATER. Trout use moving water as a conveyor belt that brings them food. In reservoirs, you want to look for spots that are shallow enough to support plants and bugs, with deep water and/or good structure/cover nearby. Trout here will generally be cruising slowly or hanging in the water. Ideally, you will put your bait or lure near enough to entice without spooking them. If the trout are jumping or rising through the surface, they are eating insects from the surface film (emergers or fallen fliers), this would be a great time for the fly and bubble technique mentioned previously.
Generally THERE ARE TONS OF VIDEOS that cover whatever specific scenario you are going to pursue.
The most important technique is getting good at SETTING THE HOOK. It's hard to catch fish if you are bad at this.
FISH HANDLING
Trout are covered in protective slime:
Mash the barbs on your hooks if you are doing catch and release.
Hemostats/forceps are the easiest way to remove hooks from fish
Turning the fish upside-down will make them less frantic in their flopping.
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I hope that helps, have fun!
You'll have to let me know where you go and how you make out; I want to fish that area when I'm next visiting my parents.
If you're doing still water stuff, powerbait should be fine on whatever setup you've already got, though your LMB line is probably too heavy.
My setup is an UL rod with a smaller reel, spooled with 4lb P-line flouroclear. I use inline spinners, spoons, and small (1/64 or 1/32 oz) jigs. I really don't fish much still water, so if you're going to be casting at a pond or lake I don't have much advice outside the powerbait and wait method.
I also use these Trout Magnet kits that come with different lure colors and the teeny jig heads, if you're looking for an easy jumping-off point. They will catch everything in the pond since the hook is so small, but even bluegill are fun on the UL rod!
Gonna be hot, so stick to the cooler water and shady areas if you can
Feel free to reply with any questions... bored at work this afternoon
I am a big fan of the Diawa Minispin. Landed fish from 6 inch trout all the way to 4 pound bass. It's case also has a built in tackle box capable of holding smaller lures such as spinners. Great price as well.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000BY56T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_RLe8wb5JXVSEH
I'm headed out for a two week bike tour through southern Wisconsin and plan on hitting a few creeks, rivers, and ponds along the way. From the DNR site it looks like mostly Brown, Brook, and Rainbow are in these areas.
Learn to read water. It's the most critical, fundamental skill in trout fishing. If you don't know how to find trout, you won't catch them. My favorite book on the topic; there is also tons of solid free material online. https://www.amazon.com/Reading-Trout-Water-Dave-Hughes/dp/081173644X
I've done well with Little Cleo's:
https://www.amazon.com/acme-C230NNB-Acme-Little-Spoon/dp/B0000AUUX9?th=1
And rooster tails.
https://www.amazon.com/Yakima-Bait-Wordens-Original-Rooster/dp/B071G94RSK/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=rooster+tail&qid=1568659352&s=sporting-goods&sr=1-5
I bought this one from an Ollie's (discount store) in Tennessee. It is all that I know of. Hope this helps. Fly Patterns by Fishing Guides: 200 Flies That Really Work https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764165631/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_u9bBzbB3VJCSR
Here you go: Redington Clark Fork Vest
Trout by John van Vliet
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1589233727/
For your small mountain slower flowing streams.
Yellowstone Fly Goods, Palsa Strike Indicator Pinch-on-Floats (24ct, Flame/Orange) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009P12Y4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_WlIBDbE8R0NEE
I usually use trout magnets. I have caught tons of fish on the various colors but if I fish with line above 4lb I notice I have a hard time catching them. I tend to catch more when I fish with 2 lb line.
Trout Magnet Ultimate Bundle - 85 Piece Neon Grub Kit, 350 yd Trout S.O.S. Spool, 100% Fluorocarbon Phantom Leader Line, and 4 E-Z Trout Floats https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CP44ZL4/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_JT-FDb1W97T2G
My rig is just a Shakespeare Ugly Stik spinning reel combo mess that I got at Gander's going out of business sale. It's very similar to this one but it came with a different tackle set. It's a 5' light action that's rated from 4-10 lbs. The reel is a basic shakespeare spinning reel.
I'm using the 6lb line that came with and I bought another spool of 6lb from Trilene (XL Smooth Casting, 110yds)
All I know how to do is tie knots and casting into wind is horrendous.
The only thing I was using for weight with the powerbait was a jig head. I don't own pliers so I wasn't able to crimp any of the weights on and it didn't matter anwyay, it was too damn windy.
I'm basically fishing on no budget so losing gear pisses me off way more than it should.
EDIT: Light action rod, not ultra