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Spin fishing gear
Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2023 5:14 pm
by joe_panella
I know basically nothing about spin fishing anymore. What kind/size spinning rod and reel do you use for trout. Also what are the popular spinners people use and what size. Thanks in advance. I want to get my kids fishing, and I want to slowly work them into fly rods.
Re: Spin fishing gear
Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2023 7:37 pm
by Troutman
Re: Spin fishing gear
Posted: Sun Apr 02, 2023 1:12 pm
by MikeB
Okuma trout reel (it was originally in white) and a 5" St Croix rod. Very flexible and versatile for trout, panfish and small bass.
My kids all learned on 6" medium Johnny Morris bass pro rods that I had from tournament days....better for "bigger" fish and can be used in salt or fresh water
Re: Spin fishing gear
Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2023 11:59 am
by 46er
I use my Fenwick F74-4 fly/spin combo hollow fiberglass rod with a Mitchell 308 and 4lb test. Have had this combo for many, many years for my travels. Best trout lure I've found is the Jakes lure, any one of them in the correct size.
Re: Spin fishing gear
Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2023 4:34 pm
by Drossi
can't help you on equipment, all my spinning gear is 30-40 years old. I do prefer ultra-light rods though and 4lb test (lower breaking point for the inevitable snags).
For trout lures I prefer that panther martin shown above in the smaller size. As well as Mepps spinners size 0 or 1 and small Phoebe's but it's been a while since I intentionally cast a lure for trout. I just did so much spin fishing from ages 7 - 18 that it just doesn't do it for me anymore when it comes to trout.
Re: Spin fishing gear
Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2023 6:19 pm
by Troutman
Drossi wrote: ↑Mon Apr 03, 2023 4:34 pm
For trout lures I prefer that panther martin shown above in the smaller size. As well as Mepps spinners size 0 or 1
Size # 0 for spinners is the way to go for trout imo. I rarely use spinners. I use jigs to get trout of all sizes
Re: Spin fishing gear
Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2023 6:24 pm
by Troutman
46er wrote: ↑Mon Apr 03, 2023 11:59 am
a Mitchell 308 and 4lb test.
Still gots my 308 & the ole High-Vis gold stren line
. Had this MItchell 308 since I was about 12 year old. Still ticking away like a well oiled Timex
Re: Spin fishing gear
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2023 10:57 am
by Rusty Spinner
Troutman wrote: ↑Mon Apr 03, 2023 6:24 pm
46er wrote: ↑Mon Apr 03, 2023 11:59 am
a Mitchell 308 and 4lb test.
Still gots my 308 & the ole High-Vis gold stren line
. Had this MItchell 308 since I was about 12 year old. Still ticking away like a well oiled Timex
A 2,400 yard spool of 4 lb test? That's enough for every trout angler in NJ to re-spool with!
Re: Spin fishing gear
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2023 12:09 pm
by Drossi
Troutman wrote: ↑Mon Apr 03, 2023 6:24 pm
46er wrote: ↑Mon Apr 03, 2023 11:59 am
a Mitchell 308 and 4lb test.
Still gots my 308 & the ole High-Vis gold stren line
. Had this MItchell 308 since I was about 12 year old. Still ticking away like a well oiled Timex
How many times have you changed the bail spring on the 308? That was one of my "jobs" as a teen, service dad's and uncle's 308's.
Re: Spin fishing gear
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2023 7:22 pm
by Troutman
Rusty Spinner wrote: ↑Tue Apr 04, 2023 10:57 am
Troutman wrote: ↑Mon Apr 03, 2023 6:24 pm
46er wrote: ↑Mon Apr 03, 2023 11:59 am
a Mitchell 308 and 4lb test.
Still gots my 308 & the ole High-Vis gold stren line
. Had this MItchell 308 since I was about 12 year old. Still ticking away like a well oiled Timex
A 2,400 yard spool of 4 lb test? That's enough for every trout angler in NJ to re-spool with!
I spool is about 1/2 full. The other is unopened. But I have long stopped using monofilament kine
Re: Spin fishing gear
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2023 7:23 pm
by Troutman
Drossi wrote: ↑Tue Apr 04, 2023 12:09 pm
Troutman wrote: ↑Mon Apr 03, 2023 6:24 pm
46er wrote: ↑Mon Apr 03, 2023 11:59 am
a Mitchell 308 and 4lb test.
Still gots my 308 & the ole High-Vis gold stren line
. Had this MItchell 308 since I was about 12 year old. Still ticking away like a well oiled Timex
How many times have you changed the bail spring on the 308? That was one of my "jobs" as a teen, service dad's and uncle's 308's.
MUST bE @ least 10 times. I still have about 6 original springs left
Re: Spin fishing gear
Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2023 12:13 pm
by lightenup
I sold a 308 eggzactly like that one to a member on this site or the other one...forget who.
Re: Spin fishing gear
Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2023 7:12 pm
by Troutman
lightenup wrote: ↑Wed Apr 05, 2023 12:13 pm
I sold a 308 eggzactly like that one to a member on this site or the other one...forget who.
Im requesting this reel be buried with me in my casket
Re: Spin fishing gear
Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2023 7:06 pm
by Twism86
Troutman wrote: ↑Wed Apr 05, 2023 7:12 pm
lightenup wrote: ↑Wed Apr 05, 2023 12:13 pm
I sold a 308 eggzactly like that one to a member on this site or the other one...forget who.
Im requesting this reel be buried with me in my casket
Well in that case I will take your Stella
Re: Spin fishing gear
Posted: Mon May 01, 2023 10:29 am
by Johnw
lightenup wrote: ↑Wed Apr 05, 2023 12:13 pm
I sold a 308 eggzactly like that one to a member on this site or the other one...forget who.
That was me. Using it. Cought a few with it last week.
Re: Spin fishing gear
Posted: Mon May 01, 2023 12:10 pm
by Troutman
Twism86 wrote: ↑Sun Apr 30, 2023 7:06 pm
Troutman wrote: ↑Wed Apr 05, 2023 7:12 pm
lightenup wrote: ↑Wed Apr 05, 2023 12:13 pm
I sold a 308 eggzactly like that one to a member on this site or the other one...forget who.
Im requesting this reel be buried with me in my casket
Well in that case I will take your Stella
