It's time I learned how to fish.

[TriggerHappy]

We have caught all our trout on 3-4lb mono. You actually have to fight the fish, not just reel me in. It's more sporty...we have several pics of LARGE trout. Up to 12 pounders, same rigs.

I'll see if I can upload some.

[Wulf202]

Is that so when the fish pulls, it just lets some line out, then you reel the fish in each time it rests? Interesting...there is so much I don't know about fishing.

That fish I caught, which I believe was a 9" Rainbow Trout, was so easy to reel in I thought that I lost it.

yes that's the principal. it can be 2 steps forward 1 back for the entire time with a lively fish.

catching carp is a good way to learn alot.

[hatidua]

yes that's the principal. it can be 2 steps forward 1 back for the entire time with a lively fish.

Which can equate to four hours or more with the right critter on the other end of the string...but the end result, if successful, is fairly satisfying.

[Irving]

I'm going again tonight.

[Wulf202]

Good choice, rain makes for good fishing

[Irving]

I waited around too long and was only out there for about 30 minutes.

In your (everyone) experience, do these work as well as live night crawlers in a pinch? And when used, should they be used with a weighted jig?

[Irving]

Bump for question. Site went down and people forgot.

[llostwolf]

depends on place but they do work well. A lead headed jig is most common. They can either be bounced off the bottom or pulled through the weeds

[ChunkyMonkey]

Any of you want to hit local reservoir tomorrow?

[Irving]

Caught a large mouth Bass today. We were there for 10 minutes tops. I have three more significant bites on the line, and one of them I definitely should have been able to pull in but never snagged the fish. Caught the same way as the trout, with a worm on a hook and a bobber. Simple and effective, I'd like to catch a fish another way. Also, SAFriday, I saw a guy fly fishing in person when we were at Loch Lomand and it didn't look as complicated as I thought. I think I'm going to give it a try.