have been fishing newcastle a few times recently and nearly always see a couple of trout jumping.last week i saw this giant of a trout, must have been around 8lbs jump 3 times nearly completely out of water. :shock:
i tried really hard of get some of these with spinner or sandeel but with not a thing. :cry:
would anyone be able to give me any help on how to catch these here. all fish are only about 10 yards from shore. would love to add these to my species list and any info is really appreciated.
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sandeel?
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If they are that big, try a small joey mackerel instead of a sandeel - also works for bass, in fact it works particularly well for bass this time of year.
FWIW
If they are that big, try a small joey mackerel instead of a sandeel - also works for bass, in fact it works particularly well for bass this time of year.
FWIW
Kieran Hanrahan
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What size spinner are you using? I am no genius at catching sea trout in the sea but on freshwater I have had plenty of sea trout on extremely small baits.
Dung worms, garden worms and maggots all work well. I have also had them on fly. If you don't flyfish try a couple of sea trout flies or small fry imitation flies, tied to 12" droppers between 10 to 12 feet up the line from a bubble float and retrieve slowly close to where you see the fish rising. Be sure to keep the rod tip raised as this will ensure there is constant pressure on the line.
Cast 20 yards over the fish so as not to spook them and retieve the flies through them.
The reason the fish are jumping is to shake sea lice off before entering the fresh water. They are not necessarily feeding on the surface but if they are there, then there's every chance to get them.
Good luck,
Donal.
Dung worms, garden worms and maggots all work well. I have also had them on fly. If you don't flyfish try a couple of sea trout flies or small fry imitation flies, tied to 12" droppers between 10 to 12 feet up the line from a bubble float and retrieve slowly close to where you see the fish rising. Be sure to keep the rod tip raised as this will ensure there is constant pressure on the line.
Cast 20 yards over the fish so as not to spook them and retieve the flies through them.
The reason the fish are jumping is to shake sea lice off before entering the fresh water. They are not necessarily feeding on the surface but if they are there, then there's every chance to get them.
Good luck,
Donal.
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