Originally Posted By: Spoonmeister
Bob, I hear u bud. But, they are so thick in numbers even if u r not targeting them you are still gonna a catch a few. As far as I m concerned we can use bait down stream from the tank bridge regardless of species we are fishing for. That being said, I caught 2 on Sunday( they actually hooked them selves) and both released unharmed. I live up near Mc Kenna and c&r trout all day drifting flies with a small weight, using spinning gear( can't use a fly rod because of my injuries). Also, while drifting worms, one can hook into one of those big ugly suckers and we both know that they fight like hell:)


I know that bait's legal in that section, I think I would swap out trebles for siwash or sickle hooks on a small spinner or spoon, you can catch and release all day.the larger (1, 1/0) hooks do quite well and keep the smaller ones from even hooking up. Helps improves the young ones casting abilities as well. And we all know the thrill of catching fish on hardware.Makes the fooling that much sweeter. Good fishing! Bob R