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After action report time.
Went to lake about 10 minutes away and did get a single nibble. Only one guy near me caught anything (8-10 in Rainbow). I learned about the lakes contours, had a lot of fun just standing and enjoying the crisp breeze and sun. I surprised myself, I was not at all disappointed I didn't get anything. Didn't even have a chair - just thoroughly enjoyed my time. I think the hook I used today was too big for the size of the trout near the shore. I talked to someone else and they recommend either a #6 or #10 (forgot which).
I am fishing mainly for brown and rainbow trout from a dock that has some semi-regularly rowing team traffic. The lake is overall shallow, and the spots I hit are between 10-15ft depthwise. 70-90% of the area underwater has weeds and other foliage but I don't think there is much in terms of structure.
A few questions, any insights would be appreciated:
1) I saw someone who basically had like 5 different leaders with their hook or lure on one end and a swivel on the other. Would you guys recommend doing this for efficiency? If so, what knot (or how) would you attach your leader to your swivel (the part that opens).
2) Is it possible to use lures that travel closer to the surface but still under it in order to bypass the worst of the grass underwater? I use power eggs and dough bait covered in some scented dip on treble or single hook that floats to try and get above the reeds. I assume if I am running something like a inline spinner or spoon that I don't want weights on my main line or leader, ya?
3) What set up would you rig for fishing in grass to ensure your bait is properly place at or above the reed line? Would a drop shot or three-way rig work? Right now I just use to sliding eggs and a foam pad egg above my swivel and then a 3-4 foot lead line with the hook at the end. I know what I am doing works, but was wondering if there are other viable options.
