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Author:
majikcaster
Date:
Apr 19, 2013
Subject:
big trout beginner
Message:
I've been fishing bass for years and just recently. (2-3 Years) started fishing trout in the colder seasons. I've only caught average sized trout but recently on a trip back home to Massachusetts i hooked a muc and alh larger trout. here is the scenario. i hooked a smaller brown and noticed something MUCH larger chasing after it. i let the fish stay in the water to see if the bigger one would bite. no bite. A few casts and a few more small browns i decide to switch to a very bright chartuce blue fox vibrax blade size 1. A few casts and no bites. i say the fishermans lie "one last cast and I'm done" and i thought i snagged the bottomn i try a forceful tug and bam. my line takes off. only saw the flash of a large trout the size of wich I'v.e never even hooked before. the fight lasted maybe 3-5 seconds when i go to adjust the drag and my thumb barely touches the side of the spool and snap. i use a small advocet 2 spinning reel with 6 lb mono on it. don't usually have a net. i guess the point of this is that I'm looking for tips and help bringing the monster in next time. drag settings. netting it without the help of another person ect. thanks alot guys
Author:
majikcaster
Date:
Apr 19, 2013
Message:
Please excuse typos. I'm using a smart phone lol
Author:
AfternoonFisher
Date:
Apr 19, 2013
Subject:
well
Message:
You need to set the drag so the trout is taking out line, but tiring to do so. You need it to be working, but not putting your line at risk of breaking. You have to keep tension on the line at all times, so if he doubles back towards you, real in fast. Keep your rod tip up to keep him from getting down deep and snagging you up. When he wants to run, let him run, fighting the drag and taking out line, while you are not reeling. When you want to get him in, lift up while not reeling, then move the pole tip down while reeling in and keeping tension on the line, and repeat this process until he runs again, or you get him to shore. If you really wanna learn, you'll have to catch another big one on light line. Carp fishing would be good practice, but you should probably use 10lb or so. You'll get the same learning experience.
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