Play'N Hooky

I know this is not really pertainent tosaltwater fishingbut i'm hoping that some of ya'llmight have had experience in this area.

In a couple of weeks I am going to be in Colorado to do a little elk hunting. In the area where we hunt there is a large lake and several good sized streams that look like they wouldbe ideal habitat for trout. Since wealways get there a couple of days before the season starts I usually have a little free time and have wondered if it would be worth while to try to see if I could catch some trout.

My question is... will trout bite when the weather is cold ie: highs in the 40s, lows in the teens?If so what is the best technique(s).

60hertz

go to the local bait & tackle shop when you get there. they will help.

jigslinger

Trout will bite in any water that isn't frozen and you can catch them then if you can get a hole in the ice. Just check the regs when you get there. If you're not a finesse fisherman and want to put a few in the pan, (me), don't rule out Berkley Power Bait if it's legal there. Rainbow is a good color to start with. If it's an artificial only area, small inline spinners work well on ultra light spinning gear.

steve-o

rooster tail, works great, its a lure , also whole kernel corn, or nightcrawlers, sneak up on the water dont cast a shadow,, keep that rooster on top good luck

Play'N Hooky

Thanks.

I'll ask around when I get up there. I'll have to check the local regs. on the artificial vs natural baits. My brother tried using some salmon eggs in the lake a couple of seasons back with no luck. I'll let ya'll know if I have any success.

MillerLicous

I use to live in Colorado Springs....And we use to tear the rainbow trout up on salmon eggs, and worms....The eggs you might just have to get a couple varieties till you catch some....The berkley stuff in little glass containers is what we used....But good luck to you and let us know how you do...Take pictures...

Matt

Play'N Hooky

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If I have any luck I'll let ya'll know.

Thanks for the advice.

Play'N Hooky

Well as promised here are the results:

These were taken on oursecond day in Pagosa Springs, CO. After we scouted around for elk on the first day we decided to trying our luck at trout fishing.We drove back intotown and went tothe local sporting goods store.

http://www.skiandbowrack.com

If you are ever in the area I would highly recommend them as they were extremely helpful not only with the fishing tips but with hunting advice also.After buying our licenses we ask about the best place tostart out. They said the best place would betheSan Juan River which runsright through town.The city spends a considerable sum each year keepingit stocked with fish andthe streach through town is not considered by mostfly fishermento be that good because it is too swift and has too much vegitation along the banktoallow for efficient fly casting. So off we went.

Whole kernel corn was thefavorite. Athough we did have some luck on red salmon eggs and using a black and yellow rooster tail. They were delicieous eating around the camp fire that night.

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im pretty sure a fly rod and some nymphs would be the best way to catch some trout. Regardless of weather you plan to eat them or not. Sounds like now might be a good time to learn.

steve-o

roostertail, or corn, or a double spoon rig