A lot of what I use depends on the weather and time of day. The hotter and more middle of the day it is, the more the fish retreat to the deeper sections of the river. So too catch them you have to adjust what your fishing with.
This is a 1/8oz rainbow rooster tail. The treble hook has been replaced with a size 12. It is best to use early to mid morning and evening. Throw across the current and slow crank it, as the current makes the blade spin.
This is a 1/8oz Black glitter rooster tail also with a replacement size 12 treble hook. I've found this best to use during mid morning and late afternoon.
Joe's flies are a great option to use also. They are very light and I typicality use a split shot weight about 10 to 12 inches above. i have caught some nice size browns on these. They can be use pretty much anytime as long as its not real hot.
The Rapala Countdown sinking 1/8oz is my go to lure during the hottest part of the day when the trout are hiding in the deep stretches of the river. This is the rainbow pattern that I use but they also make a brown and brook trout pattern that should be effective also. Just throw out and let it sink close to the bottom and slow crank in. I believe it drops about a foot a second so as the name implies just count it down.
With any hook or lure you use you will want to use a fluorocarbon leader. I prefer the Berkley Trilene professional grade. In my opinion it is more abrasion resistant than other brands, but whatever you chose get 100% fluorocarbon and not fluorocarbon coated. This is a 110 yard pony spool that fits right in a small pocket on my fishing vest.
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