07-21-2011, 03:31 PM
HI all! I've been fishing in AZ waters for trout since I could hold a rod. I have pretty good luck with trolling cowbells (etc), fishing off bottom/top with worms. I have absolutely NO experience with lures -except that I often lose them [
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I am going to Flathead Lake in Montana for b-day vacation. I'm told that the trout we catch here in AZ are "bait" compared to the Montana fish. Do I need a heavy duty rod/reel/line (currently use 5-10 lb line)?
I love the look of the baitcaster reel (I see them at outdoor shows like the RCX Powerfishing baitcast reel) and bought a cheap one. I'm used to the spincast reel and open-faced spinning reel but cannot figure out how to cast the baitcaster. I'm considering buying one like the RCX Powerfishing baitcast reel but am afraid I will just be frustrated. Are there any tricks to learning how to cast these reels? HELP!
Any other suggestions regarding fishing at Flathead are welcomed!
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]I am going to Flathead Lake in Montana for b-day vacation. I'm told that the trout we catch here in AZ are "bait" compared to the Montana fish. Do I need a heavy duty rod/reel/line (currently use 5-10 lb line)?
I love the look of the baitcaster reel (I see them at outdoor shows like the RCX Powerfishing baitcast reel) and bought a cheap one. I'm used to the spincast reel and open-faced spinning reel but cannot figure out how to cast the baitcaster. I'm considering buying one like the RCX Powerfishing baitcast reel but am afraid I will just be frustrated. Are there any tricks to learning how to cast these reels? HELP!
Any other suggestions regarding fishing at Flathead are welcomed!
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