>>1851653I use the worm weights too, up to 3/8 oz - they help to cut through the weeds on retrieve. I can't usually find them in 1/2 oz so I get the barrel weights for 1/2 oz. I've also had good results with Powerbait mouse tails in green/orange, and the floating trout worms in natural. The worms are nice because you can rig them the same, but you'll have a chance of catching brookies or other more wary fish on them. For maximum casting distance use the max size sinker for your rod (it should say on the rod what weight lures it can handle). Stocker rainbow trout will love the bright colors, but wild brook trout/brown trout are more selective. If those guys are what's in your lake, go with small natural colored lures, a worm and bobber, or the floating powerbait natural colored worm with the setup I described.
I currently have 3 rods, and usually take 2 when I'm going fishing. I have a 7' M, 6'6" ML, and 5'6" L. I plan to add an 8'6" Heavy for steelies and salmon and a 4' or 5' UL for little streams and tiny lures.
Picrelated is the rig I use for trout, often referred to as a Carolina Rig. Just use whatever kind of floating bait you want and vary the leader length to keep it above the weeds. Good luck anon!
