Thread: Trout/perch spin rig advice please.....

Thank you

The silly thing is just how exciting this decrepit old bugger is at the thought of going fishing again after so many years!

Another question! Sorry.... With the Patea River being low at the moment, what would be a good spinning lure to try for browns and rainbows? Thanks :-)

What are the browns and bows feeding on ? Have you got a set of fishing glasses so that you can watch the trout.
My guess would be that the water is too warm all day and the fish will be laying deep in the cold holes, and active at night and early in the morn before the water warms again. ( unless they are on cicadas)
Try a black magic jellybean with enough split shot for it to cast and sink to depth. Put the split shot a foot up from the JB. Fish the JB with a pause move pause type retrieve.

Thank you both!!!! Sorry for all the newbie questions..... A newbie (nearly) 57-year old......

Originally Posted by muzza

just trying to work this stuff out too - after about 30 years away.

I see you're from the 'Naki too. Remember; just save a few fish for me!

you can buy cheaper rapala type lures off trademe sometimes VERY cheaply.....smaller is better but you will need to run light line to cast any distance.4lb maxima was great with tiny wee lures for me.the beauty of a rapala type lure is the floating ones give you time to react and sort your shit before starting to wind them in,when they start to dive,pause and it lifts...the softbaits sort of work the opposite way,pause and they sink,wind and they lift.
in low water dont be afraid to blind fish rapids....often fish will be holding in the faster water as its cooler,more oxygenated and food is moving past,added bonus they not so likely to see you and have to grab it quick before its gone past.

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I'm a bit mixed up; should I use braid or mono? Thanks

I still use mono...still using same rod Mum bought me 40 years ago..... dont over think it. less than 8lb will cast better 6lb is about perfect,a happy medium between cast easy and snap easy.

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

I still use mono...still using same rod Mum bought me 40 years ago..... dont over think it. less than 8lb will cast better 6lb is about perfect,a happy medium between cast easy and snap easy.

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Originally Posted by muzza

Not sure were you live in Taranaki , but you shouldnt discount perch fishing for practice. Ratapiko and Rotorangi have no shortage of them, and access is easy.

Yup; I'm going to do more perch fishing. I'm trying to do the self sufficiency thing so think they are a good choice. I used to fish Ratapiko for perch when I was at high school. I'm looking to get a kayak, throw on the 223 and a rod, camping gear and explore Lake Rotorangi later this year

Last question; promise! Is there any benefit from getting a 7' rod over a 6' 6" spinning rod for general purpose fishing of small to med rivers? Thanks

Longer is better. A man will land more fish with a longer rod. It makes playing of them better because the longer rod absorbs more shock when the fish makes a sudden dash. Go to the 8' 4pc Dragon Trout.

Thank you!