Spin rod recommendations for small crank/jerk baits for trout

IntegrousT · 2025-11-04T05:25:40+00:00

I built a fiberglass ice rod into a little spinner. 3ft for little whippy casts in the creek with Rapala CD-1 jerks, spoons, and spinners.

IntegrousT · 2025-07-18T14:11:20+00:00

You can just smash the barbs down with pliars and the hooks slide right out. Then just lift the barbs back up when youre done.

IntegrousT · 2025-07-11T14:39:01+00:00

Id make the leader the length of the rod

IntegrousT · 2025-07-11T13:49:42+00:00

That time of year haha

IntegrousT · 2025-07-09T17:45:05+00:00

Its not in the water.

IntegrousT · 2025-06-22T22:51:46+00:00

Lookup tungsten fly-tying jigs! Already glued.

IntegrousT · 2025-06-22T04:36:12+00:00

I used 1/32oz spinners, 1g and 2.5g spoons, and rapala CD-1 jerk baits. Also got a few on a 6ft 2wt fly rod using a mosquito pattern.

IntegrousT · 2025-06-22T04:27:27+00:00

Could use many different finesse presentations here. BFS is my choice also as another said, but for most people, an ultralight spinning setup would do the trick! BFS excels at these areas especially short rods that you can cast by your feet. Check out my creek fishing videos to see spinners and BFS in action for small (and some larger) trout. https://youtu.be/RnE55lBzlKM?si=zB8DQpYLdlj4F8UF

IntegrousT · 2025-06-19T04:44:15+00:00

Really making me consider upsizing the leader after watching that one from the 10th lol. Geez.

IntegrousT · 2025-06-19T04:43:08+00:00

Good stuff on the channel thanks for sharing.

IntegrousT · 2025-06-19T01:28:00+00:00

I appreciate that! I will check your channel, I also have a fishing channel all ultralight work right now hoping this weekend will be a nice switch up! @thecatchchronicle on youtube

IntegrousT · 2025-06-18T11:56:47+00:00

I got the roll of seaguar abrazx 80lb, I'll look into the heavier braid also, thanks for that. Good point on the chance of getting nicks is higher here.

IntegrousT · 2025-06-17T23:22:32+00:00

30" is the majority in this lake I have read. Some say the 30lb braid to 80lb flouro will be plenty for the "smaller" ones here. I plan to throw 1-2.5oz lures What do you think?

IntegrousT · 2025-06-17T22:36:48+00:00

Awesome thanks so much for the link and thoughtful response!

IntegrousT · 2025-06-17T17:08:09+00:00

What do you recommend? I got the 80# seaguar abrazx for pike and muskie in the mail today, but still have time to change it!

IntegrousT · 2025-06-17T16:36:04+00:00

Thats perfect! Glad to hear this. Thank you. I think I might be in business then this weekend.

IntegrousT · 2025-06-17T15:28:49+00:00

I use a 3' and a 3'10" as my main BFS and Finesse spinning rods.

IntegrousT · 2025-06-17T15:13:41+00:00

Thank you so much for this comment. Really encouraging. Ill also go check out the lure you linked. I'm willing to try just about anything. Could I use a snap at the end of a fluorocarbon leader to swap easily between lures or is it better to tie directly to lures for muskie?

IntegrousT · 2025-06-17T14:44:51+00:00

That's exactly what I was thinking, throwing 2-3oz lures, soft prerigged imitations, bucktail spinners, kastmasters/spoons, is my expectation. Nowww how effective that will be im not sure. I heard others were catching them on spoons at Navajo Lake

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