A little help regarding trout fishing

[spoonface]

I am off to a trout fishery in a couple of weeks, I was just wondering if anyone could tell me what tackle I would need and what pound line would be best for bait fishing?

Also would a carp rod be suitable or would I need some other type of rod?

Any help would be appreciated.

[drof46]

You could get by with a carp rod but a 'Match' rod would be better.

You need something that would hoy a half ounce to one ounce lead or the equivalent weight in 'float' tackle.

A light spinning rod is also ideal.

If I can offer any other advice, I'd be more than happy to oblige.

Tight lines,

Drof

[drof46]

Sorry, just re-read your post you'll need about 5 0r 6lb line

Drof

[drifter]

A little help regarding trout fishing

It is my understanding that bottom fishing or spinning for trout is not allowed until June 1st. It's certainly the case on our rivers but maybe trout fisheries do not come under that regulation. Best check it out rather than get into bother.

[spoonface]

Thanks for the responses.

[oldessox]

A carp rod is a bit on the heavy side for trout , it will catch them ok but you will enjoy the fishing more with a lighter rod , I'd probably float fish for them , 12 ft float rod with 4lb line on a spinning reel , waggler float and a size 10 or 12 hook .
If you want to ledger , a 10ft quiver tip rod with 6lb line and the same size hooks , you don't need big weights 1/2 oz will go a long way on 6lb line. Have fun

Ray

[drof46]

Don't Forget Your Rod License

You will also need your Environmental Agency Rod License.

£3.75 for the day or £27 per year. Online or from the Post Office.

I've been told from a couple of sources that they are clamping down on license-dodgers this year and 'forgetfulness' could prove expensive.

Tight lines,

Drof

[spoonface]

Thanks all, sorry to keep asking but I am determined not to buy a new rod.

I was just about to ask if a 1.25lb test curve barbel rod would be better or could I still go lighter to say a two tipped feeder rod.

@drof46 Licence wise I'm sound, but thanks for the heads up.

I used to be the one stood outside of the post office with all my fishing gear just waiting for them open so I could go down the Thames. Happy days.

[drof46]

Keep the rod light!

I normally fish the fly but two or three years ago I took my Grandson 'worming' for trout at a local lake.

The rod I used was a 13' Shimano Alivio Match Rod which I bought that morning from Argos for around £30, he was on a light spinning rod.

We literally slaughtered browns and bows using earthworms and my biggest fish (my biggest trout ever) weighed in at 10 pound 6 ounces all on the lightest rod imaginable and 6lb main line.

It doesn't really matter what the breaking strain of the line is or the rod's capacity as long as you have the clutch set correctly and are patient when playing the fish

Tight lines,

Drof.

[drof46]

Shimano Alivio AX 390 Match Rod

P.S.

I've just checked. Argos have still got them in stock @ £49.99 - Gone up a bit but still very good value.

Tight lines,

Drof

[oldessox]

Thanks all, sorry to keep asking but I am determined not to buy a new rod.

I was just about to ask if a 1.25lb test curve barbel rod would be better or could I still go lighter to say a two tipped feeder rod.

@drof46 Licence wise I'm sound, but thanks for the heads up.

I used to be the one stood outside of the post office with all my fishing gear just waiting for them open so I could go down the Thames. Happy days.

Think of them as chub and choose a rod to suit them , they are similar size and fighting characteristics , again an avon rod would do the job , but your twin tip quiver tip rod would be ideal , I coarse fished whittle dene reservoire the first year after they changed from trout to coarse and caught 3-4lb rainbows on a light feeder rod set up for dace , obviously if you hook into a monster it's going to be touch and go whether you land it but again I've landed a 10lb wild trout from loch ken using 4lb line and 2lb hooklengths on a quivertip rod so it can be done. Monsters don't come along too often so fish that bit lighter and enjoy the regular sized ones more.


Ray
p.s. it took me 2 goes to land the trout at loch ken , got smashed off by it one Sunday and hooked it again and landed it the next Sunday still with my hook and 6 inches of 2lb line in it's mouth , both times maggot feeder fishing for roach.

[lorry]

if your just starting out and maybe taking a kid along I would advise dropping into a small pond near the angel of the north just off the roundabout going into Bertley theirs a bloke there called Rob hes a nice bloke but first time there he will supply a fly rod and relevant equipment with a bit of good advice for you to try or float rod but try the fly its addictive and then you can fly fish the free stretches on the rivers in the summer it beats sitting behind a rod in my opinion being on the move traveling lite I love it

[spoonface]

Thanks everyone , I may just invest in a cheap fly rod and reel and a few flies. Any suggestions for a cheap starter set, and which are the must have flies?

[drof46]

Fly Starter Kit

Check-out 'Yorkshire Game Angling'.

Just enter YGA CATALOGUE..

They have a wide selection of rods reels flies etc. They also do complete kits all at reasonable prices.

P&P is free if you order online and if you order before mid-day, it's next day delivery.

I've used them for odds and ends for 10 years.

Cheors,

Drof

[drof46]

Y G A Fl;y Fishing Outfit

I was just browsing through their latest catalogue and, on page 4, get this:

9.5ft three-piece fly rod; large arbour fly reel; spare spool; floating fly line; sinking fly line; braided leader loops ; leader mono and fifty mixed flies.

In short, everything you need to start hoying a fly

£39.99 the lot!

Can't believe the price!

Tight lines,

Drof