Silver Creek / Conquest BFS - Jackson Shizuku 62V (BFS Trout Fishing)

READ BELOW FOR STORY: In this video, Silver Creek / Conquest BFS - Jackson Shizuku 62V (BFS Trout Fishing), Hobie-Wan Kenobi uses a new trout minnow to catch brown trout with BFS tackle.
This trip was near the end of inland stream fishing season. I followed a stream up to where a waterfall stops the migration of trout going to spawn. These trout are year round resident fish and although they are not the size of the monsters that migrate from the Great Lakes, they grow to a surprisingly large size for small waters.
When approaching this spot, I scared an eagle that was waiting near the waterfall, assuming to grab trout as they stop to spawn. Seeing that, I knew I was on to some fish.
The trip ended with catching a few decent sized brown trout and a modest sized brook trout. Even with the rain and cold weather, it was still a great time and a trip I will definitely make again. Perhaps I will bring camping gear and hike more of the stream to further explore.
Read below on some of the gear I used:
Reel: Shimano Conquest BFS (8.1 gear ratio mod)
Rod: Daiwa Silver Creek Glass Progressive (promo code 9J7 for Digitaka)
Lure: Jackson Shizuku 62V baitfinesseemp...
Waders: Simms G3 Riparian Camo www.simmsfishi...
Rain Jacket: Simms Flyweight Access Shell Jacket
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Wading Boots: Simms Flyweight Access Wading Boot www.simmsfishi...
Silver Creek Glass Progressive:
My findings led me to want to use monofilament line instead of braided line with the Silver Creek Glass Progressive. The rod is quite versatile but for small fish like brook trout, it would not be ideal for. There is a 48UL version that would be better suited for smaller fish.
I also took the Daiwa Silver Creek Glass Progressive out on a lake to catch bass and bluegill. The rod can handle a wide variety of fish and was surprisingly sensitive. There was adequate power on the hookset and controlling fish was easy, yet enjoyable.
The Daiwa Silver Creek Glass Progressive 51LB-G is a new BFS rod from Daiwa Japan. The Silver Creek Glass progressive has a taper fast enough to twitch minnow style lures and still have flex when a fish hits your lure, This versatile blank should be a great option for water that have a variety of sized fish.
BLANK: Blank is made of 33% carbon and 67% ultra high density fiberglass. A mix of carbon and fiberglass for a rod blank is called composite. This composite material is supposed to combine the deep flex and smoothness of fiberglass and the lightweight, responsiveness and sensitivity of carbon. The action of the Silver Creek 51LB-G is faster than other fiberglass blanks but, still has a "progressive" deep taper as force is applied. This should increase accuracy and twitching of minnow style lures.
GUIDES: Fuji Titanium SiC guides for a lightweight rod and smooth casting
REEL SEAT: Daiwa used a traditional wood/metal reel seat for a contemporary look. Unlike most reel seats in this class, Daiwa used a modern tapered trigger to increase comfort and functionality of the reel seat.
Jackson Shizuku 62V
62mm
4.4gr
From Jackson Website:
"These days most minnows employ a low center of gravity to create stability. However the Shizuku 62V was designed for speed, as speed is a key to entice the strike. The Shizuku has a strong darting action when twitched and at speed can move through obstructions creating noise and vibration tempting fish to strike. Its weight balance is crucial to its swimming action and has been designed to specific specifications to obtain the required action, while being conscious to keep its tight action using its coffin shaped lip. Its body is constructed with flat surfaces, which creates various angles to reflect light and flash when retrieved and with its slim baitfish profile body it attracts a wide variety of fish species."
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[@HobieWanKenobi]

What lures do you use for trout?

[@MrLarrypad]

I use a lot of spinners. They work for me and catch fish of all sizes. I want to try that buggy spinner you used in an earlier video.

[@HobieWanKenobi]

Jackson has a few different spinners than the Buggy. The Buggy is the smallest but, the Eddy is a larger one if you are after bigger fish.

[@doza183]

My favorites for small creeks and relatively small trout here in Germany are the Jackall Chubby 38, Chubby Vibration 40, Buriburi Minnow, Panicra and Tricoroll GT 56MD-F / Duo International Tetra Works Toto 42S and the Spearhead Ryuki Variations in 38-50 mm / Megabass Smolt, Great Hunting GH51 Humpback, GH 45 Flat Side and GH Vib 38 / Classic Rapala Countdown in Gold-Orange color and 30-50mm size / Mepps spinners in copper size 1-3 (if I could choose only one its going to be the mepps)

[@HobieWanKenobi]

@@doza183 People seem to really like spinner for trout. I caught many with a Panther Martin years ago. Modern JDM spinners are way better...although I didn't know what JDM was as a kid.

[@rutvegasr0cker687]

Not Sure yet… have bass bfs stuff. Just getting started on Trout this winter in VT. Got some Ryuki spearhead 55s in the cart. Question? What size Single Hook do you use to replace the treble? Same size or up one or two?

[@arnemueller2112]

Great scenery…as always. Nice to have you back! My trout baits: Duo Ryuki Spearhead in different sizes, Daiwa Double Clutch 75, different cranks (Yamaria, Jackall, Daiwa), Illex Squirrel 67 (European entity of Jackall) in different dive depths, Illex Tiny Fry and so on….

[@HobieWanKenobi]

Thanks Arne. I took a break from uploading for various reasons. I have been evaluating which direction to go and such with content. That is a long list of lures I haven't tried yet.

[@arnemueller2112]

@@HobieWanKenobi whatever your reasons for absence are….no need to explain. I really hope you will not stop doing content for us because your videos are so entertaining and valuable but if your path leads into another direction it has to be accepted (honestly, I assume it must have something to do with your rod project….maybe it‘s too frustrating). Anyways….you need to try out the DAIWA Double Clutch 75 for Browns and Rainbows….this is such a deadly bait (preferred color is phantom, but I think this isn‘t produced anymore).

[@HobieWanKenobi]

Haha... Rod production has nothing to do with it 😂. I appreciate the support as always Arne.

[@davidohlert4754]

Ahhh yes very nice and relaxing video...what a beautiful area.

[@HobieWanKenobi]

I can't wait to see more of it. I have some footage fishing downstream a little with a different setup.

[@hectorm7056]

Great video,Relaxing vibe 😎 out in nature in God's country 🔥👍

[@HobieWanKenobi]

Thanks Hector. It was a great time of the year to hike in the wilderness for some trout. There is something about the sound of water that drowns out all the distractions in life.

[@davidohlert4754]

@@HobieWanKenobi it certainly does

[@geraldbalciarjr651]

You fish some pretty streems nice Brown.

[@HobieWanKenobi]

There are many near me I haven't even explored yet. I plan to find some more next year.

[@letufamily]

beautiful!

[@HobieWanKenobi]

Thank you! This day was great to get out and explore some areas I found prior.

[@ChasRibaka]

Привет дружище, отличный ролик, люблю такие места 😁👍

[@HobieWanKenobi]

There are many more places you will see next year!

[@gmpbuilder]

Alas, I didn't get to do any trout (stream) fishing this season. All of my time was spent at my boat in Arcadia, but I did get to spend a lot of time fishing from my kayak in Arcadia Lake. Hands down, my go to lure was a Rapala X-Rap in colors Gold and Olive - size 04 and 06. The little bit of flash on the back hook seems to drive the fish nuts. I caught large mouth, small mouth, perch, carp, and even a monster bowfin with these little guys. My line was 4lb Varivas Twitch Master so I had to mostly tire them out, and I lost several lures on the bigger strikes. You might want to give them a try on the stream.

[@HobieWanKenobi]

I have the X-Rap 04. It is a fun lure. I swapped to a single barbless hooks on the rear and it floats now. Great lure for fishing aggressive for brook trout.

[@InfinityFishing]

That’s like a paradise ❤

[@HobieWanKenobi]

It is a great place to fish. I been here before and caught some bigger trout. This trip was more fun because I got to explore more.

[@InfinityFishing]

@@HobieWanKenobi enjoy, these places won’t last due to human behaviour unfortunately :(

[@HobieWanKenobi]

It is sad to see urban sprawl into beautiful areas like this. Luckily, this terrain is terrible to build on 😂.

[@kevythyrrakalastus1296]

Beautiful place, and very relaxing video as Hector said! Also thank you for sharing story in a video description! I didn't know that there is available such high gears than 8.1:1 to this reel. Which gears are those?

[@HobieWanKenobi]

I appreciate you stopping by and watching. The gears are from the 2016 Aldebaran BFS.

[@kevythyrrakalastus1296]

@@HobieWanKenobi Thank you for answering. I wrongly thought that there's no room for bigger main gear...Nice to know that Aldebaran 2016 gears will fit!

[@HobieWanKenobi]

@@kevythyrrakalastus1296 It is a must have for me. I do not like slow BFS reels

[@kevythyrrakalastus1296]

@@HobieWanKenobi Yes...Slow BFS reels are pretty horrible 😄

[@HobieWanKenobi]

@@kevythyrrakalastus1296 The advantages of a lower gear ratio do not really provide much benefit to finesse fishing.

[@car_charodon]

Hi, in your opinion, for lures, minnow and cranks - 3g what is better? Shimano 22 Aldebaran BFS or Shimano Conquest BFS? And for 5-7g? Tnx

[@HobieWanKenobi]

The 22 Aldebaran BFS casts better than the Conquest BFS in my hands, especially for lighter weights.

[@mikevdb6386]

Hobie-Wan Kenobi what kind of blue rod separators do you use?

[@HobieWanKenobi]

They are the Jackson Rod Egg. Come in a few colors too.

[@raymondjohnson6496]

Does Roro make micro bearings for all the bearings for the Calcutta bfs reel it’s 12/1 bearings or do they just make it for the side of the reel which is the best bearings stainless steel, micro or ceramic? What do you think

[@HobieWanKenobi]

Usually people focus on the spool bearings for upgrades. Roro size 733 will work for the Conquest spool bearings

[@zankyou101]

What brand backpack are you using? Waterproof?

[@HobieWanKenobi]

This is by Condor I think. It is good for carrying camera gear and normal items too. Pockets for batteries, mics and all that. It is not waterproof.

[@catchacow1927]

What trouser/pants, boots set up are you using?

[@HobieWanKenobi]

These are the Simms G3 Guide waders in Riparian Camo with the Simms Flyweight Access Wading Boots.

[@catchacow1927]

@@HobieWanKenobi Thank you 🙏

[@HobieWanKenobi]

@@catchacow1927 No problem. I have links in the description to those products.