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Quick Guide

TechniqueCast upstream into head of the run.Reel in a slow to medium retrieve,following the contour of the stream.

Vibrate the blade against rocky shoals.Stream ConditionsSeason: Summer Target: Run -> Shoals Depth: < 5 Ft.Stream Size: Med. Water Height: Med. Current: Moderate

Lake Use

Lake Use

Troll the surface with planar boards during Spring

C A S T I N G S P O O NTechnique

Cover water with long casts, letspoon fall to bottom then picking up andretrieve at less than fast pace through

the middle of the water column Stream ConditionsSeason: Spring Target: Runs -> Pools Depth: 5-7 Ft.Stream Size: Large Water Height: High Current: Fast

Troll the thermocline with downriggers in Summer

J IG & GRUBTechnique

Pitch lure to the head of the run andhopping it over cover. Try to reachfull water column, rising and falling

on retrieve, pausing on bottom.Stream ConditionsSeason: Fall Target: Bank -> Pools Depth: 3-5 Ft.Stream Size: Med. Water Height: Med. Current: Moderate

Lake Use Steady retrieve near surface at any depth in Winter

S U S P E N D I N G C R A N KTechnique

per second until crank is halfwaydown water column. Drive the luredownward and let it float back up in2-3 Ft. increments on the retrieve.Stream Conditions

Season: Winter Target: Bank -> Drop Off -> Pool Depth: ALLStream Size: Med. Water Height: Med. Current: Moderate

Lake Use Cast across shoreline transitions and suspended drop offs

Trout Tackle

Cast & let sink counting 1 Ft.

Plain Jig Head 1/16 Oz2.25" White Curl Tail Grub

2.5" | 1/8 OzBlack/Silver

3/16 OzChrome Silver

Feather Tail 1/4 OzGold/Fire Perch

Technique2-3 Ft. leader adjust for water level,

cast into deeper pools. Let scentattract trout from nearby cover 5-10

min. Move pools after 20 min.

Season: Winter -> Spring Target: Deep Pools Depth: > 4 Ft.Stream Size: Large Water Height: High Current: Moderate

Lake Use Summer deep depths 30+ Ft. halfway up water column

Q U I C K T I P S

TechniqueWorm or cricket, imitate terrestrial offeringin low water conditions. Target banks with

exposed cover. Add BB split shot forcasting distance and float separation.

Season: Summer -> Fall Target: Banks & Ledges Depth: 1-3 Ft.Stream Size: Small Water Height: Low Current: Slow

Lake Use Spring/Fall shallow depths 15+ Ft. halfway up water column

Cast upstream and retrieve bait down-stream;injured bait falls with the current not against it.Trout feed upwards; above and parallel to theirlateral line. Expect strikes off of the bottom noton it, likely top half of the water column.

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2Let the current do the work when possible, it ismore natural and appealing than an artificiallooking presentation.

Run = Rapid Flowing WaterPool = Deep, Calm WaterEddy = Reverse Current Pool

Shoal = Submerged bankLedge = Edge of a bankDrop-Off = Steep decline in depth

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Structure = Framework of the body that holds the waterCover = Objects on and within the structure of the water body

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Stream Conditions

Stream Conditions

Egg Sinker 1/16 Oz | #7 Swivel#12 Treble Hook | Dough Bait

Slip Float 5/8" | BB Split Shot#6 Baitholder Hook | Worm

FLOATING RIG

LIVE BAIT FLOAT

Lake Use

MARABOU J IG+SLIPTechnique

Dead drift in current with afloat spacing the difference tohang the jig close to bottom.

Current works the bait,monitor float activity.

Season: Winter Target: Runs -> Eddy's Depth: 2-4 Ft.Stream Size: Small Water Height: Medium Current: Moderate

Jig along rocky shoreline transitions in +clarity

Slip Float 5/8"White Jig 1/16 Oz

Stream Conditions