DCfishing Posted April 4, 2015 Posted April 4, 2015 I don't fish near a lot of brush so the rod doesn't have to be short, but should it be? I'm mainly a bass fisher so I don't know much about trout... Thanks, in advance! Quote
Super User Crestliner2008 Posted April 4, 2015 Super User Posted April 4, 2015 First off, Welcome aboard! Before you can get a decent answer to your question, you need to tell us how much you are able to spend on a rod? Then, what size trout are you targeting? Generally just about any UL to Light action rod should suffice if you are fishing for stockers. I'd also go with a 7' - 8' length. Take a look at the B n' M line-up of rods. Great quality and most are less than $50.00. The 7' Sam Heaton Super Sensitive is a good one there. Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted April 4, 2015 Super User Posted April 4, 2015 Are you asking about fly rods? We have a few guys here who can help you a lot....if they know your price range and size of fish. I've got a 7' 3 wt but would never use it for the size of trout J Franco catches. Quote
Super User flyfisher Posted April 4, 2015 Super User Posted April 4, 2015 what type of water--lake, river, stream spring creek etc....are you talking about a fly rod and what type of trout are you chasing after. If yo are talking about fly rods i can provide some advice as far as conventional tackle goes, i haven't a clue what gear to use as i always use my fly rod for chasing trout. Quote
Bruce424 Posted April 4, 2015 Posted April 4, 2015 Ultra light 6to7 ft should do. Moderate action cuz your using 4 lb line most likely Quote
ColdSVT Posted April 4, 2015 Posted April 4, 2015 I like a 5'5 ul spinning rig when my 8'6 5wt isnt in my hand Quote
OntarioFishingGuy Posted April 4, 2015 Posted April 4, 2015 Either a 4wt or an UL spinning rod. I use 2-3lb test line, but for bigger trout you could go heavier. Quote
fishinphilly Posted April 4, 2015 Posted April 4, 2015 I don't fish near a lot of brush so the rod doesn't have to be short, but should it be? I'm mainly a bass fisher so I don't know much about trout... Thanks, in advance! lol i just got trout fishing earlier, but i fish small creeks that i can pretty much cast across and usually people around me so i tend not to use a big rod it makes it harder to cast so i use a 5' ul rod and a pinnacle tiny deadbolt with 4lb fluro but if it gets tough ill use 2lb and idk how your fishing but i use a size 16 hook with a split shot 14-16in above the hook and either 1 or 2 split shots depending on how fast the water is moving Quote
Super User Darren. Posted April 4, 2015 Super User Posted April 4, 2015 Welcome aboard! When I used to attempt to fish for trout up in western NY, I like a short ultra light in the 4'6"-5'5" range because I was fishing heavily treed areas, shorter was better. Only caught one trout, LOL. I was never very good at it. Now bass? 'Nother story. Quote
DCfishing Posted April 5, 2015 Author Posted April 5, 2015 Are you asking about fly rods? We have a few guys here who can help you a lot....if they know your price range and size of fish. I've got a 7' 3 wt but would never use it for the size of trout J Franco catches. Oh, sorry! I'm talking about spinning rods, to clarify! My price range is $50 at the most for a rod... As for the size of the trout, nothing more that 15 inches... Quote
DCfishing Posted April 5, 2015 Author Posted April 5, 2015 what type of water--lake, river, stream spring creek etc....are you talking about a fly rod and what type of trout are you chasing after. If yo are talking about fly rods i can provide some advice as far as conventional tackle goes, i haven't a clue what gear to use as i always use my fly rod for chasing trout. It's a small stream/creek. Also, although I'd love to fly fish, I just don't live in a great place for it, so I'm actually looking for a spinning rod... Quote
DCfishing Posted April 5, 2015 Author Posted April 5, 2015 THANK YOU for all the answers! It was very helpful! Quote
Super User everythingthatswims Posted April 5, 2015 Super User Posted April 5, 2015 Dicks sporting goods carries the field and stream tec lite series which are outstanding for trout. 49.99. They make a 5'6" UL, a 6' UL, and a 6'6" Light action. All of the rods have very fast actions which I really like, I hate moderate action for trout and I don't think its necessary for light line, just too much sensitivity lost and it makes casting weird because the rod is still flexing back and forth a lot while the line leaves. I fish 2lb mono on the 6'6" Light with a 1000 size reel. Quote
DCfishing Posted April 5, 2015 Author Posted April 5, 2015 First off, Welcome aboard! Before you can get a decent answer to your question, you need to tell us how much you are able to spend on a rod? Then, what size trout are you targeting? Generally just about any UL to Light action rod should suffice if you are fishing for stockers. I'd also go with a 7' - 8' length. Take a look at the B n' M line-up of rods. Great quality and most are less than $50.00. The 7' Sam Heaton Super Sensitive is a good one there. Hey, thanks for your suggestions! To clarify, I'm looking for a spinning rod at $50 or less. The trout I'll be catching won't be bigger that 15 inches, if that helps. Quote
kcdinkerz Posted April 5, 2015 Posted April 5, 2015 are you fishing a lake or river? I lake fish for stocked trout and use a 5'6 ultra light it can cast 1/8 to 3/16 spoons n spinners pretty decent and set powerbait or live bait. I think my rods are daiwa trifoce. We're about 25 to 30 bucks on eBay. 6 pounds fluro on a 1000 size reel it handles bigger trout fine. The rod is a moderate taper 1 Quote
ibobpeb Posted April 5, 2015 Posted April 5, 2015 My favorite trout rod is my 6' ultralight st croix premier. I have it paired with a size 25 president. Quote
Grizzley Posted April 10, 2015 Posted April 10, 2015 what length of rod and action do you have? i love daiwa brand rods they have worked for me in the past and their warranty dept here in california really helped me out. i broke to tip rods somehow when i moved into my girlfriends apartment. Her mom put them aside, for whatever reason. When i was getting ready to go on my trip, i noticed both tips were broken. I emailed daiwa and the exchange them for a slightly different rod and reel but at no extra cost and they were three or four year old rod and reel combos d shop ultra lite 5'0 or 5'5 exchanged them for newer verson 5'5's and stickers. Quote
Kevin22 Posted April 11, 2015 Posted April 11, 2015 I don't fish near a lot of brush so the rod doesn't have to be short, but should it be? I'm mainly a bass fisher so I don't know much about trout... Thanks, in advance! I use one of my crappie rods for trout and it does a real nice job as long as the hooks are sharp! Takes some backbone to set dull hooks into trout, so keep those hooks sharp for UL rods! 6'9ULF St. Croix Panfish (Same as the trout series but 1pc). If you would like/need 2pc then the trout series has either the same model or a 6'6, can't remember.. but I'd get that. Fantastic rod for spinners and small plastics/live bait presentations. Matched with a 1000 series shimano reel and good limber 4# fluoro. Quote
Kevin22 Posted April 11, 2015 Posted April 11, 2015 Sorry, didn't see the $50 limit. If you can swing the extra bucks then get the croix. If not then well, any UL that has a soft tip and some backbone in the midsection. Lots of brands in the "standard" UL category for $50. BnM seems to be a popular one. I wouldn't rate them up with the croix, but really to be completely honest you probably don't need an ultra-sensitive rod for trout- they tend to pound any bait that looks flashy or appetizing. The bass pro micro lite is a decent rod, I've had a few of those in the past as beater rods, they did work good for trout. If you are in brush then 4'8-6' max, long rods are a mess with overhanging trees and shrubs. If you are wading then get a 6'6-7'6, it will help you get long casts so you don't have to walk right up on them... trout are spooky in clear water. Plus its just more fun to fight them on a long rod and much easier to control the fish when hooked. Probably why you don't see too many guys wishing for a 5' fly rod. Quote
Dillo Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 Don't go shorter than 5 foot 6. I have a 5 foot shimano that I use for trout and panfish and I can't cast over 15feet. This is fine for small stream trout but when I try to use it on my local bluegill pond I can't do everything I want. Get a light or ultralight medium action rod Quote
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