I live in WNC and these are hatchery supported eaters. Some shallows and deep pools where you can find them but mostly this kind of water. Maybe 1-2 feet deep in some places. I’m planning on using spinners because flies are out of my skill grade. How would you begin?
Posted by doublehubblegum
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Well I mean I would try flies even if u don’t like them that much just let them float down on some line and you should hopefully get a fish but if you decide not to I think that spoons and spinners would be a great option too
Fly fish if you can. Beginning sets are manageable. If not look for deep spots and fish worms eggs,
Gotcha, that makes sense. That kind of shallow, moving water seems perfect for spinners anyway. I was thinking of starting with something like a Panther Martin or Rooster Tail and just working the deeper pockets and seams. Do you usually cast upstream or across in spots like that?
Drift trout magnets under a bobber.
That is very shallow. Find the very deepest holes and pools, and I would be shocked if a fish wasn’t hiding out. I’d just use a tiny nymph or a dry fly. Also a tiny spinner – pretty much the smallest and lightest you can find. If you have some hip waders that would probably work, but if you wade just always move upstream. Behind you the fish will be spooked out more. Just a good general rule of wading especially in a small creek.
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Trout magnets (with or without a bobber) or a light rooster tail or beetlespin. If you can’t wade out I would stick with the trout magnet and a float, unless you want to lose a bunch of spinners.
Fly rod and flies.
Rapala or panther Martin on a ultra light
Flies or like tiny spinner/spoons
Position yourself so you can cast light spinners upstream and across the channel, coming back down through the tailrace of the riffles.