I used to only use fly fishing gear for trout, but I've come to really appreciate the simplicity of stream fishing with spinning gear. Last summer on a two week road trip through northern BC, I tied a silver Mepps on at the beginning of the trip and had no reason to change hooks the whole trip. I do also keep some spoons in my box though, cast farther and can be counted down deep which is occasionally beneficial.
First video to pop up on my search. Trying to get into trout fishing and I have nothing but casting and spinning rods. This is the perfect video to help get started in trout fishing thank you! Those were some narly catches man! Got hyped when I saw the last catch!
My father taught me how to fish for trout from my earliest memories-so, over 65 years ago. You sir have got it-as good of a tutorial as I have seen. If I am going to pick on anything it is that the use of weight is way over-rated...do not use any if at all possible-only as absolutely necessary.
I’ve been having so much fun spin fishing for trout I don’t think I’ll be buying a fly rod in the near future. Still so much to explore and colors to buy. Great video and catches!
I’d love to see some of the Northern WI trout lakes! So many around but never have any luck with them. Great video. Those rivers and streams are some of the most beautiful areas in the state!
Bringing the spinner down stream makes sense. All the trout in rivers I catch are usually on the way across the channels. Problem I will have is the rivers here are faster flowing.
Nice detailed video and very good presentation. At ~4:42 you talk about how wonderful the Eurotackle Micro Finesse braided line is and at ~17:21 you mention Sufix 832 braided line - are both lines equal in your opinion ? or which one do you favor most ? Also at ~14:09 you show a wet fly that you use on your spinning rod !! which is exciting to me as I didn't think it would be possible. Is that maribu tail prince nymph a weighted and what size were you using?
Thanks Thomas. I prefer Eurotackle micro braid but it only goes up to 8lb test. If I want 10 or 15 I usually use Sufix 832. The fly was a weighted bead nymph. I think I picked it up at Superior Fly Angler in Superior WI. And yes, it works great! Good luck out there!
This is the only fishing I really do. Small streams for wild brown/brook/and rainbow with short wids and spinning reels up by my grandparents camp. Its oddly hard to find non fly fishing videos for this fishing niche.
What’s a good live bait rig for this? Should I just use split shot and hook and call it a day or would perhaps a barrel swivel, bead, slip sinker, and hook be good?
I recently have been using spinners for trout here in central wisco and most of the time it seems like it spooks them whenever it lands. Any tips on having that not happen?
When they swallow the hook I cut the line as close as possible to the mouth of the trout and release them, unless they're bleeding heavily. Most hooks will rust out eventually.
Dude, I love 8” to 10” trout dusted in seasoned flour and fried whole. They are absolutely delicious! There are many streams around here that don’t grow many trout larger than 12” anyway.
@@calebwistad More like "impossible to beat". A couple years ago my brother and I fished a little brook trout lake in the Boundary Waters. He is a phenomenal fly fisherman-and he caught lots. But I was using salted minnows-on a plain hook with a small split-shot right at the hook. I was casting to shore and jigging back to the canoe. I was catching a fish every cast-lost count...15-20 inch brookies!
I used to only use fly fishing gear for trout, but I've come to really appreciate the simplicity of stream fishing with spinning gear. Last summer on a two week road trip through northern BC, I tied a silver Mepps on at the beginning of the trip and had no reason to change hooks the whole trip. I do also keep some spoons in my box though, cast farther and can be counted down deep which is occasionally beneficial.
Nice!
The best mepps in my opinion is a full siver one With the Red Points in a size like 3 or 4
First video to pop up on my search. Trying to get into trout fishing and I have nothing but casting and spinning rods. This is the perfect video to help get started in trout fishing thank you! Those were some narly catches man! Got hyped when I saw the last catch!
I’m glad to see you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching.
My father taught me how to fish for trout from my earliest memories-so, over 65 years ago. You sir have got it-as good of a tutorial as I have seen. If I am going to pick on anything it is that the use of weight is way over-rated...do not use any if at all possible-only as absolutely necessary.
Thanks! That’s quite a compliment.
I like your approach to trout fishing. Thanks for posting and for the info. I will check out some of these products.
Thanks! Good luck!
Excellent and I would say complete presentation on the what and how of flowing water trouting with a spin rod
Thank you sir!
I’ve been having so much fun spin fishing for trout I don’t think I’ll be buying a fly rod in the near future. Still so much to explore and colors to buy. Great video and catches!
Yes, lots of fun!
I replace the treble hooks with inline single hooks or siwash. In C&R streams just crimp down the barb.
Not a bad plan for C&R.
I like that idea, I'm guessing you have to put some ring on and cut the treble hook off? Ty
You are a master @caleb caught Trout with 4-5 diff methods! 🤯
Haha. Thanks! The trout were biting good that day.
Great information and well presented, no gimmicks. New sub!
Thanks very much!
Incredibly helpful and well put together video. Thank you!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video. Thanks for the tips! Epic brown trout on the swimbait!
You bet. And thanks! That was a beautiful fish.
It’s fun to watch you catch all these amazing fish in the same places I catch only a few dinkers lol.
Sometimes it’s just luck. Lol. There are plenty of days that don’t make the channel too for sure!
@@calebwistad while I’m sure you have those days, you prove time and time again that fishing is more skill than luck.
I enjoy your videos. Using a spinning rod with flys is something new to me and this video is great info. I just became a subscriber!😊
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it.
You are my favorite fishing show, great video and as always practical USEFUL things you show. Great work.
Thanks so much! Tight lines.
I’d love to see some of the Northern WI trout lakes! So many around but never have any luck with them. Great video. Those rivers and streams are some of the most beautiful areas in the state!
I agree! I do fish some trout lakes but I don’t film on them. 😂
That’s the thing I can’t seem to figure out how to fish! Hope you consider doing it one day! I would love to see a tips video similar to this.
Bringing the spinner down stream makes sense. All the trout in rivers I catch are usually on the way across the channels. Problem I will have is the rivers here are faster flowing.
Right on!
One of the best tutorials on the topic, well done!
What River is that?
Thank you very much! As far as what river it is…… that’s not one I’m willing to divulge. 😆
Excellent video. Very informative
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
This is great! I would imagine you would hook into some smallies in these creeks as well?
On the lower stretches where the water is a bit warmer it’s very common, yes.
Very informative. Great video, thank you
Thanks! You bet.
Nice detailed video and very good presentation.
At ~4:42 you talk about how wonderful the Eurotackle Micro Finesse braided line is and at ~17:21 you mention Sufix 832 braided line - are both lines equal in your opinion ? or which one do you favor most ?
Also at ~14:09 you show a wet fly that you use on your spinning rod !! which is exciting to me as I didn't think it would be possible. Is that maribu tail prince nymph a weighted and what size were you using?
Thanks Thomas. I prefer Eurotackle micro braid but it only goes up to 8lb test. If I want 10 or 15 I usually use Sufix 832. The fly was a weighted bead nymph. I think I picked it up at Superior Fly Angler in Superior WI. And yes, it works great! Good luck out there!
Beauties! Awesome video as always, I'll be putting these to use!
Thanks man! Good luck.
Great video. What flavor billy rub did you use on that fly?
Nightcrawler I believe
This is the only fishing I really do. Small streams for wild brown/brook/and rainbow with short wids and spinning reels up by my grandparents camp. Its oddly hard to find non fly fishing videos for this fishing niche.
That’s awesome! I’m hoping to film more content like this.
What’s a good live bait rig for this? Should I just use split shot and hook and call it a day or would perhaps a barrel swivel, bead, slip sinker, and hook be good?
I always keep it simple. Just a single hook and a split shot.
I recently have been using spinners for trout here in central wisco and most of the time it seems like it spooks them whenever it lands. Any tips on having that not happen?
Just cast past them as far as possible and use a lighter spinner with feathers or hair. That will soften the landing a bit.
Hi from perth western Australia once u have hooked up do u not wind in crazy just take u time ? Longs drag set good to set hook ???
Yes, just take your time.
@@calebwistad thanks 😊
What is your opinion on using spoons?
I’ve used them with mixed results. I definitely use them vertically and in lakes more often than streams.
yous a master bait fisherman!
I’ll take that as a compliment.
@@calebwistad yes a master baiter some might say
When they swallow the hook I cut the line as close as possible to the mouth of the trout and release them, unless they're bleeding heavily. Most hooks will rust out eventually.
Yes. That is probably the best practice for deep hooked fish.
vert informative video. thanks :)
You bet!
Nice brownies homie 🤘
Thanks man!
What size jig heads do you use with the swim baits?
Typically 1/16 or 1/32
Sir, I use Nightcrawlers in October November for Brown, Rainbow trout fishing? Please reply
Yep. They will work.
How long is that rod and whats the weight on that rod? Is that fast action rod?
It’s a 6’6” ML Fast action St Croix Triumph. Link is in the video description.
What line are you using? Size wise.
Do you have a brand you prefer?
I typically am using 10lb Reaction Tackle braid.
@@calebwistad thank you
How do you know when to set the hook if you can’t see the fish?
It’s all by feel. You have to keep the line tight as it drifts and you can feel the fish pick it up.
Stranglehold Outdoors 👊
Yes
I know you said your reel was a 1500 series but all I can find is a 1000 and 2000, no 1500. Is yours 2000 series?
Some reel brands have a 1500 which is basically a 1000 with a larger spool. A 2000 would be ideal. A 1000 is a bit small.
@@calebwistad thank you!
Is this northern Wisconsin?
Yes it is!
...what?! Worm can?! Stumbled upon this video randomly and now... 🤯
Haha. They work slick!
Have you had success casting downstream then?
And I’m sure that trout was happy you got the lamprey off of him ha.
In certain cases, yes. Usually it’s in larger pools with big back eddies.
Where is this at?
Northern Wisconsin.
Can you tell me the manufacturer of the sling bag you use in the film. Thank you
I believe it is a White River pack by cabelas.
Just use a float- That way you won't end up with so many deep hooked dead fish. What's the point of taking an 8 inch long fish for the table?
Dude, I love 8” to 10” trout dusted in seasoned flour and fried whole. They are absolutely delicious! There are many streams around here that don’t grow many trout larger than 12” anyway.
I’m learning how to fly fish but I will never fish with out my spin reel. Been doing that for 18 years
They are both fun in their own way!
@@calebwistad I agree sir
What was in his stomach?
I released that one.
Wet your hands 1st.
I do. You just don’t see it on camera. I always wet my hands before handling trout I plan to release.
live bait...
Hard to beat!
@@calebwistad any tip for pocket water?
@@calebwistad More like "impossible to beat". A couple years ago my brother and I fished a little brook trout lake in the Boundary Waters. He is a phenomenal fly fisherman-and he caught lots. But I was using salted minnows-on a plain hook with a small split-shot right at the hook. I was casting to shore and jigging back to the canoe. I was catching a fish every cast-lost count...15-20 inch brookies!