Brown trout cranks

[Lavrax]

I am planning to go to a lake that holds big brownies 10lb+.. So i wish to pack myself with some crankbaits for these monsters.. The lake is packed with roach and bream, and the big browns are really difficult to bite. Many have tried with spoons etc but caught nothing. I ve only heard once of a guy catching a big on on a crank.. water clarity is about 6 feet. I dont really like spoons/spinners

So what type of crankbaits would you suggest?

[SenkoBasser]

Try Zapper cranbaits or troll with these:

[SenkoBasser]

A 10 lb Brown is HUGE! My advice: fish 10 to 15' first with spinners or my favorite the "Panther Martin". If you're still catching bream, move deeper. Fish at after sunset. Post pics of your catch before you eat it (if that's what you plan on) and good luck man!

[VolFan]

Try a good sized Rapala Shad Rap or Original, colored to match the forage (I don't know what a Roach is?).  Perch colored has always been good for me on browns, or a big roostertail with a gold blade and teh green, ellow and red body.

[Marty]

My trout fishing has been confined to fishing Lake Ontario piers in the spring, but I haven't cracked the 10# barrier, but topped out at 9-6. For the last 10 years or so, crankbaits have been my favorites, although spoons are good too. The baits I've used most are lipless cranks, followed by Countdown Rapalas. I've also caught a few on hard jerkbaits, but don't use them often. The same baits also catch cohos and lakers.

[SenkoBasser]

Most of my experience has been rivers. And rooster tails have become a major part of my trout box. Good pointer on the rooster tails.

[RoLo]

If you're looking for a 10-lb brownie, my vote would be for a live minnow, unless you feel like that's cheating (it's really not).

An old 10-lb brownie will usually be completely carnivorous (weaned of insects) and will be largely nocturnal (sulk during the day).

Trout have exquisite eyesight, so if you go the artificial route, choose a plug with the most realistic action (e.g. balsawood).

Roger

[T-rig]

I have caught some nice browns on a LC LV-0. I imagine the water over there is quite warm and the trout will be deeper. One of my favorite baits for browns is the Little Cleo Spoon 3/4oz.

http://www.cabelas.com/prod-1/0030464110902a.shtml

Another awesome bait for browns is the LC Wander 80 or 95. Alot of fish where caught here this year on that bait!

You twitch this bait, kind of like a walk the dog under water. When you stop the bait, it sinks and flutters down! Deadly on trout. This lure casts like a bullet and is silent. Big browns often don't like noise/rattles.

[71Rig]

Post pics of your catch before you eat it (if that's what you plan on) and good luck man!

 Yes, please spare us the photos of the post eaten trout.  We all know what those "brown trout" look like already.  

As for baits I would try little cleo's in 3/4 oz. blue with silver.  I fished Lake Superior run browns with them and they really rip them up.  And also try the Rapala Jointed Minnow in firetiger, perch, and just silver/black or gold/black.  You might not get 10 pound fish but it will better your chances and keep the smaller fish off.  

[Lavrax]

thanks guys for your tips.. Dont worry i will take a pic of the trout as soon as it is inside my landing net