Can You Catch Trout On Mini Jigs In Murky Water? - Underwater Footage - Santa Ana River Lakes

In today's trout fishing video I'm back out at Santa Ana River Lakes hunting monster trout. Some were having an easy time catching trout but I was struggling. So I had to switch tactics until I found something that would work. Did it work? Watch this video to find out.
In this trout fishing video you will see the techniques I use to regularly catch trout including; how to fish mini jigs, how to fish spoons, how to fish the double dropshot, and tips and tricks for using bait set ups for trout.
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RODS & REELS - LINE
PYRAMID LAKE, NV
Phenix Black Chrome 9' 2" BCX-S 92ML
Shimano Vanford 2500HG
Line-10lb Phenix Hydra 8x (main) RUNCL 8lb Fluoro (Leader)
Diawa Acculite 9' 902MLFS
Shimano Vanford 2500HG
Line-8lb Daiwa J-Braid x8 (main) RUNCL 8lb Fluoro (Leader)
DROPSHOT & HARD BAITS
Katana #K5 7'6" UL
Daiwa Presso 1000
Katana 8' UL
Shimano Stella 22 1000
Line-4lb Phenix Iron Feather (main) RUNCL 5lb Fluoro (Leader)
MINI JIGS
Katana 7'6" UL
Shimano Vanquish 19 1000
Line 4lb Phenix Iron Feather HD (Main) RUNCL 5lb Fluoro (Leader)
BAIT & WAIT
Diawa Spinmatic SMD 802ULFS
Diawa Legalis 1000
Line-RUNCL 5lb Fluor

[@FishingwithMG0433]

Thank you seaspanker your tips have improved my fishing by 75%. I’m just a follower.😂 thanks for sharing.

[@SeaSpankerOutdoors]

Right on!! Great to hear. Thanks for watching 🙏

[@JoeD.294.]

Great video Rob. Your instructions on what and how your using the tackle & baits is very informative and appreciated.

[@SeaSpankerOutdoors]

Thanks brother 🙏 lots more coming 🤘

[@fullmetalmex0172]

Always appreciate a video at SARL. Thank you for sharing.

[@SeaSpankerOutdoors]

Thank you for watching 🙏. Lots more to come

[@ChristopherAlvarez111]

another great vid rob. I will be at the Bart Hall Show on Saturday. I will definitely be by the GSF booth to pick up some more Spartan minnows. I hope to see you and Estevan there.

[@SeaSpankerOutdoors]

Right on! Well see ya there 🤘

[@JesusLORD690]

Is it possible for you to fish at Jess Ranch Lakes? They've been out of operation for years, but now they're opening again. Those trout have been in the lake for 3 years since the COVID-closure, and I suggest using natural color jigs, silver kastmasters, or inflated nightcrawlers to catch them. I cannot wait to catch those full-finned steelhead

[@SeaSpankerOutdoors]

I definitely will if they open but from what I understand is they let their liability insurance lapse and it was very expensive to re up the policy

[@stevengarcia88]

Thanks rob, ill be trying SARL for the 1st time of the season soon and keep this in mind.

[@SeaSpankerOutdoors]

Right on. Hope you get into some 🤘

[@user-dg7px7cc3o]

Hello Rob I use this braid in north california and it is called ray rods and go the braid section and you will find the braid

[@jesusgaona5189]

I use that also and it’s very similar to phenix definitely a great braid I bought it when they came down to socal for the cml jigs show

[@user-dg7px7cc3o]

did Rob say anything @@jesusgaona5189

[@SeaSpankerOutdoors]

Awesome Ill check it out 🤘

[@PatriotCoinRings]

@Seaspanker Outdoors - Well, I definitely have more fishing poles than I'll ever need...lol but not ever having been one to do much ultra light jigging you have me convinced I need another. Being a local SARL fisherman myself, between the two options of mini-jigging a 16th single or running a double on a dropshot, which of the two poles would you recommend being the best for the mud hole? I know it probably depends day to day on water clarity and temp but I think at least on this particular day you mentioned the dropshot was working best. Over the majority of time you've spent on the lake, what would be your #1 go to setup between these two rod and reel combos and setup?

[@SeaSpankerOutdoors]

Interesting question. I use two different action Katana’s for each technique simply because I’m fortunate enough to do it. If your looking for a real nice set up that your gonna spend some money on I would concentrate on a set up for min jigs. Dropshot is much easier to fish and can be done with most ultralight set ups. My favorite set up for mini jigs is definitely tge Katana #K4 7’ 6” split grip paired with a Shimano Vanquish 1000ssspg

[@PatriotCoinRings]

@@SeaSpankerOutdoors Good deal, I'll look into it this week. Thanks for the heads up brother.

[@noedelatorre6597]

Good job man nice fishing 🎣 nice video

[@SeaSpankerOutdoors]

Thanks Noe 🤘

[@seanhartnett6923]

Hey Rob, another awesome video. I live in hawaii, been spearfishing successfuly for years. Red is the first color to dissappear at a depth of around 10 to 15 feet a bright red object will appear to be gray in color

[@SeaSpankerOutdoors]

Right on! Thats excellent information. Thanks for the heads up 🤘

[@wolfrenville-1088]

Ultra light fishing rod

[@sambagz8826]

Hey Rob, my local tackle shop has 5lb ironfeather

[@stevengarcia9492]

City? Looking for ironfeather as well

[@sambagz8826]

@@stevengarcia9492 bob sands in van nuys Had pink 5lb in stock when I went few days ago

[@SeaSpankerOutdoors]

Very cool. Wheres the shop at?

[@sambagz8826]

@@SeaSpankerOutdoors Bob Sands in Van Nuys. Had pink 5lb in stock when I went this weekend

[@bobbypalmer2192]

Another great video! I'm super excited to head out this Friday to give the dropshot a try for the first time. I've always used mini jigs or bait n' wait in the past. Do you have to tie on a new mini jig each time you change colors or do you have some sort of jig head that you can just slip new colors on and off without having to retie? I'd love to find a faster way to cycle through mini jig colors until I find the one they're biting on. Thanks as always! I've learned a ton.

[@SeaSpankerOutdoors]

Some guys put the hook through the top of the jig and push the jig onto the lead head and change them that way. I use size L fly fishing snaps. Here is the link No-Knot Fast Snaps Fly Fishing... www.amazon.com/dp/B094QQZQG8?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@elmoshmelmo8216]

What blanks do katana rods use? I’m looking for a new setup but I keep hearing about juicy beaver katana Carlitos and north fork rods

[@SeaSpankerOutdoors]

They use a custom blank for the Katana’s

[@Terpted]

i like your spoons and box to your right do you have a link

[@SeaSpankerOutdoors]

Here is the link to the small box. The bigger one I found in the fly shop at BassPro. Riverruns Waterproof Fly Fishing... www.amazon.com/dp/B072F7RMKC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@GQRS]

Why is iron feather braid not available..?

[@SeaSpankerOutdoors]

Not really sure. Ive heard that it is an issue with the manufacturer

[@MichaelC-]

Where did you get your head/hat strap for the go pro?

[@SeaSpankerOutdoors]

No special mount. I just drilled a hole in the bill of my had and used an 8mm bolt to attach it to the standard mount

[@TheDestroyerYT-ph3lv]

When I’m fishing at Sarl what size jig head should I use for mini jigs?

[@SeaSpankerOutdoors]

1/32 and 1/16. You should try both at every lake you fish until you start getting bit

[@I.like.fishing.60]

Have you ever fished the sierra slammer mini jigs?

[@SeaSpankerOutdoors]

I have but it was some time ago. I really prefer the Golden State Fishing mini jigs and minnows

[@onamissionfishin]

5lb- I run it on my dragonfly and can cast .9g 25/30 yards RAY FISHING BRAID!!! Amazing he has 3lb and 5lb

[@onamissionfishin]

you can easily cook up a deal with him!

[@sal...408]

Yup check out the Rays Fishing Nanobraided PE Line, works great 👍

[@SeaSpankerOutdoors]

Nice. Ill look into it

[@wettlines]

yeah dont be afraid to use that 2lb izorline its a lot more stronger than it seems.

[@SeaSpankerOutdoors]

It’s definitely good stuff

[@adammiller2419]

What is the best way to find trout in the murk other than guessing?

[@SeaSpankerOutdoors]

Typically when if your able to move around making lots of casts and seeing if you get bit. If you have to pick one spot then look at the shore line for small points, shallow areas in the water (can also be visible from shore if the bank leading up to the water is flatter than other areas, water may not be very deep or have a gradual slope), and any small coves are places Id start at and places where i believe the trout would be if that makes sense

[@wolfrenville-1088]

Can you help me with picking up a new rods that's 6-5 or 7-00 give me 5 rods that's are under 130-$$$$$

[@SeaSpankerOutdoors]

No worries. I would like you to consider getting longer rods (7’ 6” or 8’) if you’re looking for rods for all types of trout fishing applications. Rods that are shorter in length are best used in specific applications like boats, tubes, kayaks, or streams and can be limiting when you need to make longer casts or if you wanted to work moving baits. All that said here are a few ultra light spinning rods that I either own or have actually handled in that price range that I recommend: Daiwa Presso, Daiwa Spinmatic, Okuma Celilo, and the Okuma SST. All of these rods can be found for under $100. Just let me know if you have any questions about specific models and applications 🤘