10.5lb Rainbow Trout | Big Bear Lake | Trout Fishing California

[@TroutWest]

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[@adventurechannel6410]

Just subscribed.

[@pamelabthemap9863]

Thank you...your videos are great for us Grandmas at 75🤠no one to take me camping anymore and this really satisfied my want to...

[@xo200855]

Subscribed...

[@edwardandrade4390]

Congratulations on that personal best catch. Yeah I've gotten nothing close. I will be out there next weekend so let's see. This is why I'm looking for any recent videos. Thanks for sharing

[@TroutWest]

@@edwardandrade4390 good luck out there!!

[@HuckOutdoors]

Awesome to see that one come from Juniper Point! Woo Buddy! Get wet on that fish! You deserved that big one for the time you have put in up there at Big Bear and for helping all the anglers out too! I remember I thought I had a good trout that time and brought in that carp! Doh!

[@TroutWest]

Dude, it's been a battle to break 10lbs there!! It had to happen some time, who knew today was the day!! When you're done hiking you gotta head up!

[@michaellouie2851]

Fantastic video! Congrats on that fish. I could hear your heart pounding through the video! Thank you for the great videos!

[@TroutWest]

Oh definitely the heart was pumpin on this one!!! Thanks for checking out the video!

[@livinglifeexploring]

Absolute tank! Great video Andrew!🤘🤘🎣🎣

[@marccosen7427]

Love the cooking. Thought that was cool to add.

[@TroutWest]

I need to do More.

[@B737Matt]

OHHH MAN!!! What an awesome day! Had so much fun up there with ya. You definitely do deserve that fish out of there for all your hard work & dedication to the lake. You know that lake like the back of your hand. Watching you finesse that beast in like a pro, and then ‘SNAP’, that sound of the pole breaking will haunt me for a while. Haha. Thanks again for having me buddy, hope to do much more fishing with you in the future. CONGRATS!!

[@TroutWest]

It was awesome to have you at the shoreline dude!! Well done yourself out there slayin' em'! You have many more fish ahead of you at BBL! That net sucked!! Did you happen to see those folks in the background getting ready to jump you for your fish in my video? LOL. I was rollin'

[@B737Matt]

Thanks man, you helped break my skunk stink from the last few trips up. Haha I did, they were ready to attack like grizzly bears!

[@TroutWest]

@@B737Matt Hahaha .. oh man. That was ridiculous.

[@johns8091]

absolutely awesome!!!on 2lb test! thats amazing:)

[@TroutWest]

Thanks John!

[@Rubenowski]

Wouldn't be a epic battle without the net drama lol good stuff bro fish on

[@TroutWest]

Hahaha exactly

[@mijeepito1]

Very nice fish! Congrats.

[@deannday4]

Congratulations on the beast! So happy for you with all of your dedication and hard work to get out there, well deserved 👏😊

[@LiboltAdventures]

Man what a day looks like it finished well 👌. Thanks for sharing.

[@TroutWest]

Yeah things picked up at the end there... .I didn't put all the fish in the video, but you guys got the point. lol

[@michaelwilks3649]

Wow nice trout . Fish of a life time.

[@mikecheck1256]

Nice catch, good timing on the weather also.

[@TroutWest]

Yeah right on time!! Thanks for checking out the video!

[@HeliJim400]

Holy crap, what a beauty! Way to go! That looked so tasty on the grill.

[@TroutWest]

It was very good tasting which is not common for a socal trout... Smoked up nicely!

[@misndaainaleighton2947]

Hey braddah, congrats on dat monstah of a trout!!!!!!! What was your cook time on those fillets???? Shua look Onolicious!!!!!!

[@gabepettinicchio7454]

Wonderful video. Remember cold air flows downhill and is trapped. It accumulates & becomes progressively colder in the valleys and canyon bottoms. That is why Big Bear and Baldwin are so much colder than when you are driving along the hillside slopes, on the way up. The same is true down the backside where Lucerne can be as cold and sometimes even colder than BB. Wind also plays a role. A breeze mixes the air and does not allow it to settle, even though it may make it feel colder.

[@TroutWest]

The interesting thing about that... is the lake itself can be 20* colder on the east side of the lake than the west side, same elevation. It's all about that air flow! Wind compresses air, flat bowls trap it. East big bear is the coldest, although not that cold compared to other spots I fish.

[@gabepettinicchio7454]

@@TroutWest I wish they still stocked Coho like they did a few decades ago.

[@TroutWest]

@@gabepettinicchio7454 Me too dude! Me too!

[@TroutWest]

BTW, i dig the weather knowledge Gabe! I'm a bigtime weather nerd too! Love that stuff

[@mike.sea.nympho.fishing106]

Wow that fish was a beast great job👍

[@TroutWest]

Super cool to catch it! Hopefully more to come soon.... It's almost that time! Thanks for watchin'

[@benemyjosh]

GREAT video, and awesome catch. I live here in Big Bear City. Maybe I'll see you on the lake some day. Thanks for the great videos.

[@TroutWest]

Right on dude!! If you see me out there, stop in and say hello!

[@ridiculousfishr9812]

Congratulations!!! That was awesome!!!!

[@TroutWest]

Thank you sir~

[@davidvelazquez3767]

Awesome job! Very impressed

[@donzimmer4616]

Wow! Nice fish! In Big Bear? Great!

[@stevencorwin6681]

BEAUTIFUL BOW...... CONGRATS..........

[@erictrippin4927]

Congrats on your PB truck trout!

[@FishfearmeStudios]

I would have had a heart attack with that loose in the water next to me

[@TroutWest]

Haha, oh I was pretty close to that!

[@ninjakris3004]

News travels fast, I can hear the news helicopter in the background 😂🤣!

[@bb-fe9ur]

What a tank!!!

[@redsamurai5861]

Nice fish dude. 🍻🏔🎣

[@whatdamush]

Nice Catch my friend! Tight Lines! Will definitely try the east side. Last week Redhouse was slow. Juniper point is the spot!

[@TroutWest]

Should be decent fishin' @ Juniper on and off... the storm could change things of course, but should be good on that east side for the most part. Good luck out there!~

[@TheFishingDoctorsAdventures]

Congrats, nice fish! That's a tank!

[@USMCdad470]

That was an awesome trip. Great catch

[@edevans1513]

Nice fish! I have 2 fish in Big Bear over 5 pounds. And lost one I thought was in the 7 to 8 pound range. I usually troll when I go to Big Bear. Congrads on a great fish.

[@TroutWest]

Yeah I love to troll on BBL,, but I don't have a boat up there so it's a rarity. Also I do pretty well along the shore there most the year. I wish it wasn't such a hassle to tube it there I would do that a lot

[@adventurechannel6410]

Great catch. Big Trout. Great fish. I loved when the net broke great action. I have fished that lake before but never a monster like that. Going to subscribe to your channel right now.

[@TroutWest]

I never expected the net to do that either!! It seems like such a great fishing net at the time! Thanks for checking out the channel I will sub back

[@johnjchaconjr9771]

The news media , lol , freakin awesome fish bro , thanks for the vid !

[@TroutWest]

Haha, Glad you liked the footage dude~

[@tobyflory2436]

Dude I live there and about a week after this video it snowed almost 4 feet of snow and after that it rained all week long

[@xksongx]

Wow what a fish! I got skunked two weeks ago at Juniper and the red house. Congrats brother!

[@TroutWest]

Go back to Juniper.. the fish have moved down there now. Should be good all through winter.

[@SouthernFisherman]

That’s a beast bro hell yeah bro loved the vid

[@TroutWest]

Thanks for checking out the video! Looking forward to more on your channel!

[@ethanyang854]

That was awesome but imagine catching that on a spoon or a jig, it would be more fun

[@TroutWest]

No body's every caught a fish this big out of BBL with a spoon or jig. Would be cool though.

[@ethanyang854]

@@TroutWest I started trout fishing with power bait! I won’t stop using it! But now I’m into spoons and spinners, it is super effective and you can’t deny it feels so good to catch a fish off it, your work pays off

[@markantalan1035]

Thinking of going to big bear in a few weeks. Any tips? I do most my fishing saltwater and just started fishing freshwater this past summer so any advice is much appreciated! Type of bait, rig, gear?

[@TroutWest]

6'6""-7'6" ultralight rod... 2-4 lb test. Look up a sliding egg sinker setup on Google image. Use a 2-3 ft leader. Your choice of number 16 treble hooks with powerbait or number 12 mosquito hook with gulp egg. Important to use scent. Try bang garlic spray. Fish the east side of the lake....pro tip is to make sure if you use powerbait to roll debate like a worm and keep it small no bigger than 1 inch. I prefer the gulp egg on a mosquito hook method.

[@SeaSpankerOutdoors]

WOW!! Great job brother!

[@ExploreNaturesCatch]

Helllll yeaaahhh! Nice fish!

[@TroutWest]

Thanks for checkin' out the video!

[@danpayan9468]

Mine faught just like that. Nice fish 🦈

[@TroutWest]

Definitely had some power. 🐂

[@raymondcarmona54]

Right on bud🤙🏽

[@thewesternoutdoorsman1055]

Man all I want is to catch a 5lbs+ trout in the west coats mountains, those are so beautiful. But the only way to get them is to keep trying. Awesome vids man👍

[@TroutWest]

Took 25 years fishin big bear to get this one!!

[@TroutWest]

@chuck wood I fish diamond lake every year!!! Love Oregon

[@dantheman6931]

Wow good job dude!

[@TroutWest]

Thanks partna~

[@pinhighdiscdyes]

Beautiful looking meat, epic

[@TroutWest]

It was!

[@DonGrigorianFishing]

Dude what a Doozie!!! That was one of the best looking fish on a grill I've seen in a while....I'll try that spot after the storm LOL

[@TroutWest]

Thanks man! Good luck up there at the spot!! There should still be some good ones!

[@DonGrigorianFishing]

@@TroutWest Thanks brother I appreciate that! Keep on Hammering

[@RaulGarciaFishingandOutdoors]

Wow! That was a tank

[@jwraps310]

new sub, SWEET! fish of a lifetime

[@TroutWest]

Thanks for checking out the video!!

[@isaiahserna6056]

Wow what a fish great job! I bet you were freezing after you jumped in that water haha

[@TroutWest]

I wasn't that cold with all that adrenaline ... But after we started to head out my feet were pretty numb!

[@acosta1503]

Wow is right!

[@jammnjoey]

Sick bro!congrats!

[@TroutWest]

Thanks dude!!

[@isaiahserna6056]

Deer lick. Used to make beer runs there haha. Used to live in running springs. Miss it up there

[@TWITCH3D0UT]

Damn dude! Congrats thats a toad! Never seen one that big come out of bear! 🤘🤘

[@TroutWest]

It was a fun fish to catch, first fish that size out of SoCal for me...especially out of BBL

[@TWITCH3D0UT]

@@TroutWest so insane, that is a once and a life time catch for sure. I agree i have seen some toads come out of the sierras, never local though.

[@davidvelazquez3767]

I love the cooking part of the video! U should do more of that! When is ur next big bear trip? U got me wanting to leave tomorrow

[@TroutWest]

I'm glad you enjoy the cooking portions I really wish Id do more of those too!! I'll try to get some in ..in the near future. Not sure when hitting Big Bear next probably in a week or two

[@EverythingTrout]

Hey man, I don't know if you'll be able to get to this or not... but where do you park during the snow? Assuming the roads are plowed and there's no parking at Juniper.

[@TroutWest]

That's a great question and it's really hard to park during the winter because of the big snow Banks created by the plows. you have to just look for areas where you can fit a car as long as you're parked off the highway and away from where I plow needs to go you will be fine. A lot of locals and tourist is still punch holes in the snow bank along the north side to find spots. there is a strong chance you will have to walk a little bit farther to your actual fishing spot because of where you park. currently the snow has all but a hundred percent in melted along the North shore except in a few areas so you will be good for the next two to three weeks probably unless another cold storm comes in. The next storm is supposed to be warm again not much snow.

[@EverythingTrout]

@@TroutWest Awesome man, thanks for the quick reply!

[@RJV-uu2jm]

Nice rainbow, man. I'd brine and smoke that sucker. Quick tip though, if you take a small paperclip and bobber and hang it on your line between two guides, you will detect bites more easily. Bobber shoots up or drops down, depending where the fish swims with the bait.

[@TroutWest]

I don't like putting things on the line or rod for bites.. I watch my line at all times. I'm aware of all the doo-dad tricks you can do for bite indicators but i'm just not a fan of it. I can see using reflective at night, but i only do a night fishing trip a few times a year. In general I'm watching lines... no issues detecting bites. Thanks for watchin'

[@Love2Wander]

Congrats on the bow my friend only in my dreams.

[@TroutWest]

You never know!! Just gotta fish to find out! Took me 20 years at that lake

[@gillys4013]

Thats a freaking tank!!

[@TroutWest]

Hahaha yes sir!! I'll be up in UT mid December if you want to roll out...

[@gillys4013]

@@TroutWest sweet I should be free around then!

[@TroutWest]

@@gillys4013 Email some contact into [e-mail]. I'll give you a heads up when I roll out

[@ricardogalindo7603]

Nice catch. what are your top 5 lures and/or baits for trout?

[@TroutWest]

Thanks for checking out the video! Stay tuned.. video on that topic very soon

[@pamelabthemap9863]

I would almost bet those are some of the best fish you tasted🤠🌹❗️😁❤️

[@EverythingTrout]

Heading up tomorrow man, any advice? Haven't decided on juniper or RH. Still watching the video as I write this!

[@EverythingTrout]

Should've just kept watching the video... you're pretty much answering my questions. Haha

[@TroutWest]

@@EverythingTrout Bingo.. good luck out there. 2-3ft leader. Cast far.

[@EverythingTrout]

Dude, awesome freaking catch! Congrats man!!!

[@TroutWest]

@@EverythingTrout I hope you get em'.. .Fish hard at Juniper near at the point. Cast east

[@profishproductions3399]

Nice fish! What color gulp egg do you use?

[@TroutWest]

All of the colors really, but I prefer the Yellow and Florescent orange

[@severinomartinez9378]

I found out about this from the Western Outdoors News magazine, good job for being on there

[@TroutWest]

Thanks dude!! They released it last week but got the picture wrong...they're going to put it again this week I don't know if that's the one you saw

[@pinstripingbybear.]

Have you fished fisherman's retreat in Redlands? I pull a 8lbs out of there this past winter i wont there jackpot for biggest fish on the last day for the Weigh-in's they said there are up to 13 lbs in the lake still to this day

[@TroutWest]

I have! Congrats on the fish!!

[@pinstripingbybear.]

@@TroutWest thanks man you too.. have you tried the lakes im talking about in redlands? Im in highland right off the 330 and baseline

[@TroutWest]

@@pinstripingbybear. yep we've been out there!

[@sharsphootervideos]

Amazing catch!! I love fishing big bear. Hoping to get out there this winter. If you take invites I'd be happy to join and even chauffeur. Is there a power egg color or scent you would suggest? How many do you put on a. hook?

[@TroutWest]

Thanks for posting up I'm glad you enjoyed the video... We do offer invites anybody's welcome to join us when we head up. Email [e-mail] with some contact information. typically use only one egg on the hook and less I'm looking for even more visibility... I add sent to all of the eggs I cast out I usually add bang garlic spray or a custom dip I made.

[@B737Matt]

That custom dip is fish crack, you gotta post up that recipe.

[@LAOCExotics]

Oh my😍

[@LAOCExotics]

I was getting so nervous when you were netting him, then it broke😂😫

[@buckbuffaloe]

Congrats that's an awesome catch! What color gulp eggs work best at BB?

[@TroutWest]

Bright colors, yellows...greens...etc.

[@donaldstephensen8654]

Nice fish bro.

[@TroutWest]

Thank you sir!!

[@donaldstephensen8654]

@@TroutWest do you fish the trout fest?

[@TroutWest]

@@donaldstephensen8654 I do fish there around that time of year just not in the derby

[@donaldstephensen8654]

@@TroutWest ok cool big bears going off right alot of fish left over from the derby and there biting now

[@fvandiest]

nice job, i fish arrowhead and have not caught a 10 pounder

[@TroutWest]

Arrowhead is a great lake I've got some really nice fish up there. I lost my connection to get on the water there so I haven't been in a while

[@desertbrewcrew1974]

Wow! That wouldve won the tournament back in october.

[@TroutWest]

Yeah? That would have been awesome

[@desertbrewcrew1974]

@@TroutWest Early sunday(last day) at about 1030 am biggest was 8 lb 7 oz

[@Adrian.z71]

Do you recommend jigging there at big bear lake ???

[@TroutWest]

Not normally but there are a few times a year it's good.

[@drewdavies1872]

Ever fish by the docks? By the boat rental area ?

[@TroutWest]

Which one are you talking about .... there are 4+ boat rental docks on the lake.

[@evanhernandez9324]

Wow

[@Todo_Chido]

Whoa...

[@USMCdad470]

What set up and bait did you use?

[@TroutWest]

Check the description of the video you'll see what you need

[@hektaah]

Can you fish the lake year round?

[@TroutWest]

Yes you can!

[@hektaah]

Urban Outdoorsman awesome! Do you carry chains when you go at this time of year?

[@TroutWest]

@@hektaah I always have chains in my rig starting mid Oct.

[@ricklopez3733]

What are you using for bait?

[@TroutWest]

These were Gulp Eggs...some of the rigs had Power Eggs. Same stuff though

[@tommigi]

Are you using barbed bait hooks for catch and release? Isn't that not allowed and all but guarantees the fish will die when you rip the hook out and then release it.

[@TroutWest]

These are single Barb mosquito hooks.. being more gentle on the fish. This is why I use mosquito as opposed to treble. If you watch my channel you will see most of the fish the hooks are easily removed because the fish does not swallow the bait. In the case the fish swallows the bait, I remove the bait with pliers and release the fish with the hook. I use non painted hooks which will rust out in about a week. No it is not illegal to fish with barbed hooks and release fish. Also, Big Bear Lake does not have a barbless artificial restriction. While it is possible that releasing a fish after being caught will die that is possible regardless of the hook used, as some fish may die simply from the fatigue of being caught or improper handling of the fish once it is caught. unlike keeping a limit of 5 a 100 percent of that limit will die as opposed to a very small portion of the fish i release will die. In the thousands of fish I have caught in the last year I have only kept 2. In The last 5 years I might have kept five total. That's probably 10000 fish I have caught and released in that span and kept five think about that.

[@Megasportsman79]

Where did you get that trout hat ?

[@TroutWest]

Search "Coal trout hat" on Google or Amazon

[@davidf2699]

Wow! Congrats on that big bruiser! He put up an awesome fight. How are the road conditions up to Big Bear at the moment?

[@TroutWest]

Currently the roads are mostly perfect, there were some icy patches just before and just after snow valley. Melt during the day, then ices over night. Nothing dangerous though.

[@anthonysblogs.7763]

Man awsome what bait did you use ..good fish

[@TroutWest]

Gulp eggs!

[@sg-mx4ii]

I never have seen a stocker trout nipple so small. Usually they hit it once then take off

[@TroutWest]

Yep..very picky

[@jonmacdonald5345]

Sea world called they want their missing shamu back!

[@TroutWest]

Hahaha. That's hilarious.

[@gabe116]

What bait did you use

[@TroutWest]

I used Gulp!

[@tiddiesprinkles]

These fish are stocked right?

[@TroutWest]

it's impossible to know the exact source of this fish... but very likely this was a stocked fish as part of the Derby that took place a month earlier.

[@tiddiesprinkles]

@@TroutWest the lake doesnt have natural rainbow trout though?

[@TroutWest]

@@tiddiesprinkles the Lake does have a wild trout population.

[@pennytheabarth_]

Go swimming or loose it ha awesome catch

[@TroutWest]

You know!!

[@brackishfishing1744]

How can you tell the difference between male and female trout?

[@TroutWest]

The jaw and girth usually give it away. Males have a bony narrow jaw, narrow longer head. Females have a rounder head with a shorter jaw.

[@marshassassin9583]

Congrats on that tank! Any wild trout in that lake?

[@TroutWest]

Thanks dude! There are wilds in the lake.. Fish spawn in the spring.. around early march.

[@markpenalora9227]

I use to fish there with my dad as a kid I live in Tennessee now though... nice fish

[@TroutWest]

How's the fishing out in Tennessee

[@markpenalora9227]

Urban Outdoorsman pretty good! Just not a ton of trout.

[@shatter2608]

Why dont the trout like lures @ big bear , I used to use lures in the early 2000's but I never touch it since now I always use bait because rainbows like the smell of such and such.

[@TroutWest]

That's a very good question I don't think it's that they don't like lures but I do think the fish habitat there can create a feeding pattern that makes the trout prefer a bait over a lure. I Fish 90% spoons when I'm on the water.. but I have noticed over the years the spoon bite at Big Bear has been less and less active. Regardless of the water im fishing I will always use the most effective method... Whatever gets em is what I have out there. I do remember going there and throwing spoons and catching a couple hundred a day at Big Bear though it's been awhile since the bite with lures has gone wide open. I'll be up there again very soon I'm thinking it could happen then

[@shatter2608]

@@TroutWest exactly I always had that problem, believe that they are kind of scared of the lures

[@shatter2608]

@@TroutWest i bet competition for lures and loner fish on bait. Trout have really good smell and rather bite it; a trout tht gets bit on a lure are the ones that are chasing other trout and are very agressive torwards other fish. thats why they go around sometimes and nip at eachother

[@TroutWest]

@@shatter2608 yeah I find thatthe spoon bite is better in southern California in the spring when there are bait fish in the water.. tuning the trout on to eating fish pattern Bait. Most lakes other than big bear spoons are much better than baits, but at BBL they can be picky.

[@TheEastBayAnglers]

is this lake in ca

[@TroutWest]

Yep... southern Cal just northeast of San Bernardino. Y'all be fishin Shadow Cliff at all this year?

[@TheEastBayAnglers]

@@TroutWest not this year, been focusing on mackinaw recently

[@TroutWest]

@@TheEastBayAnglers post up as many videos as you guys can from up there I'll definitely check them all out

[@raymondbracamontesd.c.3776]

Excellent man...you had me nervous for you...I've had those cheap nets break on me too...sweet move getting wet. What time of day did you catch that beast? Again well done. My Best, Ray

[@TroutWest]

Around 1245pm....

[@TroutWest]

Oh and yes those nets are garbage

[@raymondbracamontesd.c.3776]

@@TroutWest totally trash...makes a good story thou...

[@TroutWest]

@@raymondbracamontesd.c.3776 haha absolutely maybe that was worth the price I paid

[@ivaannarvaez]

When r u going back?

[@TroutWest]

Video soon...

[@Electrozap6001Gaming-fun]

What pound line did you use? I use 2 pound for creeks but idk what to use in big bear with all those huge trout

[@TroutWest]

2lb izorline xxx.

[@etamonte0304]

Wow on 2lb test ?!!

[@TroutWest]

Yep, 2lb izorline

[@etamonte0304]

Urban Outdoorsman I see this line a lot all over KZbin. My wife and I are backpackers. And as soon as this social thing gets lifted 20lakes basin is where I’m going first ! I’m a saltwater fisherman chasing stripers. So chasing trout is my next species so I’m building my trout Arsenal. Any tips advice I would appreciate it

[@TroutWest]

@@etamonte0304 go to fish USA. Order $60+ in Thomas Lures. 1/6th oz copper Colorado 1/6 Oz copper Cyclone 1/6 0z Sunrise and copper Bouyant. Look for Southern pro jigs. 1"-2" with 1/32 jig heads. Can of bang garlic spray. (Walmart) #8 owner mosquito Hooks. Look for the "pro pack" on eBay for around $14. Various mice tails, Gulp eggs in yellow and orange. #12 Barrel Swivels 1/8th to 1/4oz egg weights.

[@etamonte0304]

Urban Outdoorsman right on thank you!

[@etamonte0304]

Urban Outdoorsman oh of course UL rod and reel correct ? I bought a cheap rod off of letgo Shakespeare wild series

[@josebanales9514]

It huge!. The netter broke the cheap net not the fish.

[@TroutWest]

Nah. The net broke when the fish was lifted out of the water. Thanks for watchin'.

[@danpayan9468]

Lb butter loaf of French bread mmmmm

[@qwertyu2580]

how did you catch that monster on a 2lb test? i was running 4lb and luckily the fish snapped the line once i got it into the net.

[@qwertyu2580]

it wasnt nearly as big as that 10.5 pounder too

[@TroutWest]

It wasn't easy! I've lost a lot of fish before this one smaller to learn how to get this one in on 2lb. It's a combination of rod length,Rod being UL,Reel being good quality, drag set right and not horsing him in. I do a lot of salmon fishing so that helps you learn patience on hard fighting fish. I only "Lift" to make ground on the fish, I don't just reel. When the fish pauses on it's fight, I lift up then reel down fast to gain line. IF it fights, I let it run but keep tension

[@MaddMarc_RC]

awesome fish. Just need to be a bit better with the knife skills

[@gottogofishing4929]

Fish don't have hands so if a fish is moving your bait it's in his mouth. Set the hook!

[@TroutWest]

Big difference between in it's mouth and hooked. Especially with gulp eggs.

[@stevencorwin6681]

BEAUTIFUL BOW.... CONGRATS.......