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Old 05-24-2014, 04:49 PM   #1
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Day 1 big bear lake

Went out on the lake today for 3 hours, wind blowing pretty good. We quickly realized how little we know about trout fishing....going out for some structure fishing around the docs in a bit...beautiful view....


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Old 05-24-2014, 04:56 PM   #2
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Your tackle looks a little heavy for trout....but looks like you guys are having fun.!
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Old 05-24-2014, 05:14 PM   #3
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Your tackle looks a little heavy for trout....but looks like you guys are having fun.!
x 2. Avet for trout may be a little overkill. Work with what u have. Tie on a barrel swivel and attach a 4lb Fluoro leader, maybe 6-10ft. Try trolling with a small rapala, kastmaster, needlefish, etc....
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Old 05-24-2014, 05:18 PM   #4
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Your tackle looks a little heavy for trout....but looks like you guys are having fun.!
X3. Might want to purchase light weight (cheap rod and reel) 4lb line or at least what you use for a sabiki and some 2' to 3' of 4lb leader. Those trout can see really good in that clear water and tend to be shy. Good luck
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Old 05-24-2014, 05:30 PM   #5
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Are you guys like river monster fish hunters or something? I don't get it...



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Old 05-24-2014, 06:58 PM   #6
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I got a little bass after all boys...hit the docks with my shimano and a ghost shrimp...river monsters for life 😛


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Old 05-24-2014, 06:59 PM   #7
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Old 05-24-2014, 07:26 PM   #8
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you guys crank!!
Thank you for the fish report. I'm packing and heading to Big bear lake right now!!
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Old 05-24-2014, 07:43 PM   #9
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If you hook into a 20 lb. trout, you're in good shape.

We usually use 6 lb. test line with an 1/8 oz. spoon.

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Old 05-24-2014, 08:14 PM   #10
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I believe in being over prepared 😛 I do need to get some light gear as you guys have suggested ....it all takes time ...hell truth of the matter is I just love fishing even if I have the wrong setup...ignorance is bliss 😉


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Old 05-24-2014, 08:25 PM   #11
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They have a K Mart in Big Bear and you should be able to pick up some cheap light gear for under $30 for each set. That's all you need for trout. just use 4lb to 6lb line.
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Old 05-24-2014, 09:27 PM   #12
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Your tackle looks a little heavy for trout....but looks like you guys are having fun.!
X4 another nail in the coffin! Worth buying a cheapo reel pre-rigged at a bait shop for what you're doing this weekend. Catching trout or any fish for that matter is fun on the lightest gear. Good luck on day 2, keep us posted!
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Old 05-25-2014, 07:05 AM   #13
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Depending on how you are fishing, the avet is less overkill then you would think. Spool it up with lead core line, run a big Ford fender with a snubber and 24" of 4# floro. Then a little Rapala, worm or power bait and troll it around.

Last time I trolled for trout my go to reel was a Calcutta 400. Yeah the avet is a LITTLE overkill but whatever
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