I moved to Tooele City about two months ago from Chicago. I've fished off and on over the years, but I have finally decided to make it a hobby after hearing how great the fishing is here in Utah. I am a beginner to trout fishing. I have fished salt water in Southeast Georgia (used to live there too) in the past but I found it to be much easier to catch fish there. Here in Utah the trout seem to be very shy, picky, fickle fish.
I fish at Settlement Canyon and Grantsville reservoirs since they are so close to where I live. Settlement Canyon reservoir is a 5 minute drive so I go there most often.
I have had a difficult time finding the best time of day to hit the water. I have also had a hard time figuring out which lures work best for trout.
I am fishing with a 7 foot fast action Berkley lighting rod using a cabelas spinning reel that is spooled with 6lb trilene XL mono.
So far I have had luck with a Acme Kastmaster Gold 1/4 ounce spoon. Last week I maxed and brought home enough trout to feed my family. However, I was successful after much trial and error. Up until now I have always fished a Texas rig with shrimp and never used lures. Fishing with any type of lure is a new concept to me. I'm having a difficult time deciding what color lure works best for different conditions as well.
Would anyone kindly suggest how I should go about finding the best time of day to fish, as well as provide some insight as to what lures work best for Rainbow and Brown trout?
Are my rod, reel and line agreeable to trout fishing? Should I move to an ultralight rod / reel / line combination?
Any other suggestions, hints or tips are welcome!
I fish at Settlement Canyon and Grantsville reservoirs since they are so close to where I live. Settlement Canyon reservoir is a 5 minute drive so I go there most often.
I have had a difficult time finding the best time of day to hit the water. I have also had a hard time figuring out which lures work best for trout.
I am fishing with a 7 foot fast action Berkley lighting rod using a cabelas spinning reel that is spooled with 6lb trilene XL mono.
So far I have had luck with a Acme Kastmaster Gold 1/4 ounce spoon. Last week I maxed and brought home enough trout to feed my family. However, I was successful after much trial and error. Up until now I have always fished a Texas rig with shrimp and never used lures. Fishing with any type of lure is a new concept to me. I'm having a difficult time deciding what color lure works best for different conditions as well.
Would anyone kindly suggest how I should go about finding the best time of day to fish, as well as provide some insight as to what lures work best for Rainbow and Brown trout?
Are my rod, reel and line agreeable to trout fishing? Should I move to an ultralight rod / reel / line combination?
Any other suggestions, hints or tips are welcome!