what is a good pound test for trout fishing in a creek in western ny?
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what is a good line for fishing for trout and also how about some tips would be greatly appriciated
I like 4 or 6 pound Trilene XL green. Usually the water is a little stained so the line is less visible. I fished Keg Creek, 12 Mile and 18 Mile creeks off lake Ontario and a lot of the small streams in the southern tier lik Wiscoy, East Coy and Oatka Creek. Small spinners like Panther Martins or Rooster Tails, worms, power bait, plastic trout worms like Trout Magnets and even corn will catch trout. Just use enough weight to keep the bait bouncing near the bottom but still moving and you’ll catch fish. Good luck and enjoy your fresh fish dinner.
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March 14th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
For to six-pound test line will work well. I’ve always had the best luck when using spinners such as Rooster Tails…the smaller ones seem to work better. I’ve had excellent fishing on Cayuta Creek and Cayuga Inlet and Fall Creek. It’ll be time to go dippin’ for smelt pretty soon! Fall Creek’s a good stream for that…
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March 14th, 2010 at 1:08 pm
4lb , 2lb if you want a challenge
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March 14th, 2010 at 1:45 pm
I generally use 4 lb test, but you could go as high as 6. I wouldn’t go any higher than that though. Blue Fox, Mepps, Panther Martins, and Rooster tails are good options. For me in streams, Blue fox minnow spins in rainbow trout pattern = trout and smallies all day. I live in PA though, so take it FWIW.
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18 years on the water.
March 14th, 2010 at 2:35 pm
I like 4 or 6 pound Trilene XL green. Usually the water is a little stained so the line is less visible. I fished Keg Creek, 12 Mile and 18 Mile creeks off lake Ontario and a lot of the small streams in the southern tier lik Wiscoy, East Coy and Oatka Creek. Small spinners like Panther Martins or Rooster Tails, worms, power bait, plastic trout worms like Trout Magnets and even corn will catch trout. Just use enough weight to keep the bait bouncing near the bottom but still moving and you’ll catch fish. Good luck and enjoy your fresh fish dinner.
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March 14th, 2010 at 3:03 pm
4 lb is the best for finicky trout but I tend to use 6 lb more often because of all the obstructions (rocks, trees/branches, weeds and so on) on the streams I fish. The best tip I can give you is get away from the roads and parking areas. The farther back in you get the more and better quality fish you will find. Another tip is to use a #8 or #6 Tru Turn hook if you are fishing with nightcrawlers (I’ve never found anything they like better). They stay on them well and the bend in the hook makes a good hook set more likely. When I go trouting I travel very light, as I am usually covering a lot of ground. My "tackle box" is merely an old plastic chew container with various size split shot and hooks in it. I throw a pair of needle nose pliers and a stringer in the pouch of my waders and take a couple dozen crawlers with me and that’s it. Remember, the best spots are the hardest to get to and the toughest place to get your bait in will undoubtedly hold trout. A big blow down with lots of branches will have a high likelihood of breaking you off but retying is just part of fishing where the fish are. Learn to tie your knots quickly and correctly. Good luck!
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March 14th, 2010 at 3:43 pm
hi i live in central new york and trout fish to. if your fishing a stream with lots of rocks that you think your gonna get snagged on i would go with 4lb test line but if dont think your gonna get snagged much i would go with 6lb test line. doing this should make your fishing a little easier! hope i helped
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thats what me and my father do!
March 14th, 2010 at 3:51 pm
For small creek trout, 4 or 6lb. test would be great.
If you wanna try lures, spoons and in-line spinners are the best. I have had luck catching all species on a curly tailed grub too.
Hope i helped ya out.
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March 14th, 2010 at 4:19 pm
I have had my best luck with Power Pro 2/10 braided line with a leader of 4LB Flurocarbon.
Works esp well in a stream with obstructions.(I’ve managed to land Brook Trout & Rainbow I KNOW would have cut me off!)
Not everyone likes Braid, but in many conditions where you need super-sensitivity, amazing abrasion resistance VS diameter, & immediate hook-setting due to no stretch, Power Pro and Berkley Fireline come in mighty handy.
Power Pro line costs approx twice what Berkley Trilene costs but (in my opinion) is worth the extra 5-6$.
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