Dynamic Lures HD trout! Way more effective than any rapala I have used for trout. If you need to get them deep, use a sinker rig or a bottom bouncer.

 

Where do I pick up a dynamic lure? I don't recall seeing them anywhere.

 

Looks like you can get them at Cabela's in the store or on-line. I haven't used these before -- I have a box full of Rapala lures so maybe I will also give the Dynamic lures a try.

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Countdown rapalas work fine for trout, just remember that the size of the lure can affect the size of your catch. sizes 3,5 and 7 are good for most places

 

Order the HD trouts online, but I think a place in springs have them.

 

Any recommendations on sizes for trout? I'm using 6 lb. line on a 7' light pole.

Thanks fellas.

 

Four or six pound mono for the HD trout. I would use a 6' medium graphite rod.

 

I have had pretty good luck with 5-7cm floating rapalas in brookie colors on both running water (cast upstream and bring it down) and lakes. A countdown got me a laker out of Jefferson lake.

JW

 

Floating and jointed raps work great in shallow water, but go with the HD trout if you need a sinker.

 

the sinking rapalas work great for browns, also

 

#7 perch countdown (sinking). Silver would be 2nd choice.

 

The #5 countdowns work best in shallower stretches, the #7s best in mid depths, and the #9s in the deeper holes. Rainbow trout, brown trout, fire minnow, perch, and olive muddler are my favorite colors. Catch lots of browns and rainbows not much bigger than the lure all the way up to 24" plus.

 

Just like the title says, I'm looking into playing around with some of the Rapalas and need some recommendations for which ones would work well for fishing for trout from shore in a lake/res. as well as a boat.

Thanks in advance guys.

 

XR6 husky jerks and JSR04 jointed shad raps work very well for trout on lakes and reservoirs.

 

What would you guys recommend for lakes only not reservoirs

 

What would you guys recommend for lakes only not reservoirs

Man, that is a tricky one. I would have to go with the sub-walk. I don't know why that lure never took off, I caught a pig the very first time I casted one and it has consistently produced for me

 

I use the countdowns alot. Rainbow trout and brown trout colors work great. They have so many differnt kinds and colors. My best advice would try them all. I like to use a lead liter for strength. with 6-8 pound test. They have cd 01 that works good with 4lb test too. Go to the Rapala website and you can check out all the lures they have. I been using Rapalas for over 20 years and its stiil one of my favorites. Anyone need a sales rep for Rapala??? HAHA! Good luck and have fun fishing!!!

 

I use the countdowns alot. Rainbow trout and brown trout colors work great. They have so many differnt kinds and colors. My best advice would try them all. I like to use a lead liter for strength. with 6-8 pound test. They have cd 01 that works good with 4lb test too. Go to the Rapala website and you can check out all the lures they have. I been using Rapalas for over 20 years and its stiil one of my favorites. Anyone need a sales rep for Rapala??? HAHA! Good luck and have fun fishing!!!

 

As Neal says he hates floating plugs after dark because he cant keep the rainbows off when he is walleye fishing. I had a friend at Spinney that used to use the FL18s yes 18 that were doctored to look more like rainbows with a sharpie, he would cast them out and burn them back and catch huge fish. He used heavier line like 8 pound test since some of the collisions were epic. I also like Xrap 12's for trout they cast further and you can cover more water and get the best of both worlds. I would use a floater early and late in the day when they are up shallow or subsurface. Rapala has been my lure of choice for almost 35 years. And as Bernies wife says...Go Big Or Go Home...

 

I'm with Zman - bigger is better right now. I'll start with a #13 floater on a fast retrieve and go from there. A Pointer 100 or X-Rap 10 or 12 is good too (a little deeper), and a 1/2oz Rat-L-Trap is a no brainer for lots of trout in lakes, especially in breezy conditions. CL

 

I have caught more trout and many other fish on the original floater in black and silver. I have had good luck when I had to replace a back treble with a feathered one cause thats all I had in the box. Lean toward one size larger than you think you need. I like the F11 and F13 sizes. It will get hit just floating on the top or trolling. It doesnt dive very deep so its great for running over the tops of weeds. Bass and Walleye will hit it too. If its a tough bite and they want something small and easy a Jointed J09 works well.

 

Few things are better for deep eyes or trout than an original floater or a jointed floater worked on a bottom bouncer or three way rig. The #13 floater dives about 2', about the same as the #11 jointed. The #13 jointed is one of my all time best pike lures, and will dive about 5'-6' on 12 pound test.

 

cd07 rapalas work for me along with any hd trout.

 

Heard HD is making an ice fishing HD version...any info?

 

As posted already. Number 11 and 13 Rainbow Floating Raps have killed more trout than Whirling disease

I have also had alot of success in small streams and tail waters like the Dream Stream on Yozuri Pins minnows

 

Heard HD is making an ice fishing HD version...any info?

: : They are scheduled to ship on the 10th