03-23-2015, 10:36 PM
[quote Tarponjim]Big fish eat little fish, not worms and marshmallows. (though they will at an odd moment). Feed them something closer to what they eat. Rapalas, hard swim baits, soft plastic swim baits, oversized jigs, large streamers, etc. If its a big brown you want, fish at night, and in low-light conditions like pre-sunrise, after sunset, when the wind is howling, when its very cloudy, etc. Cover lots of water, 'cause there isn't just a big trout lurking everywhere. 3 pounds isn't really "big" in the grand scheme of things. You'll catch them if you put in a little time, at the right time, with the right offering, presented to them in a way as not to spook them.
If you wanna keep it simple, fish a #11 gold countdown rapala in the dark. Cast, retrieve with some snaps, cast again, repeat, and be ready. Been millions big browns caught that way.[/quote]
This is what I am looking for! Thank you my friend for being so specific about what to use and with ideas to aid me in my quest. I am especially receptive to the idea of "big fish eat little fish." That has been my (limited) experience as well. When I've cut open a big trout, their guts were full of little fish, and a few crayfish.
Thank you for taking the time to respond to me personally.
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If you wanna keep it simple, fish a #11 gold countdown rapala in the dark. Cast, retrieve with some snaps, cast again, repeat, and be ready. Been millions big browns caught that way.[/quote]
This is what I am looking for! Thank you my friend for being so specific about what to use and with ideas to aid me in my quest. I am especially receptive to the idea of "big fish eat little fish." That has been my (limited) experience as well. When I've cut open a big trout, their guts were full of little fish, and a few crayfish.
Thank you for taking the time to respond to me personally.
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