Top 5 Trout Trolling Lures

[@richardfrost8048]

By far the best information I've seen on catching Trout and Kokanee!! Your tactics work well over here on the east coast as well. Thank you. 👍

[@rayharrington5147]

Very informative. As a newbie to trout fishing I greatly appreciate the detail on setups

[@AquariumPlantLab]

Love your content man! As a Washingtonian who just recently picked up kayak fishing I am very thankful for your tips and tricks. Cheers!

[@Poontz208]

You drop nothing but gems of knowledge man!! Thank you!!

[@super_drupal]

Excellent video, very helpful. You have one of the best kayak fishing channels.

[@spiltmilt]

Thank you!

[@TruthPrevails24]

My dads been wanting to get into fishing and trolling, but actually be good. and we just moved to colorado and a lake is right next to us, and tomorrow is his bday so imma help him out. our Walmart has all of these so i appreciate it man!

[@5Kwame]

Love that smile every time you get a bite. What fishing is all about 🙌🏿Bless you brother

[@dwayneivie3350]

i WATCH THIS ON AND OFF ALLL THE TIME, I JUST IN JOY IT SOME MUCH, AND I DONT TO ANY ICE FISH, SO IM WAITING FOR APRIL TO GET HERE, AND YOUR VIDEO ARE SO LIGHT AND CLEAR. THANKS AGAIN. IM IN Southern Utah.

[@jimwheeler6326]

Love, love, love seeing the details on the set up rigs.. many 'how to' videos skim over these important first steps and go right to fishing them. Thanks

[@michaeldvorak8140]

Got another new subscriber hooked and landed. Quite professional in the production area all it takes is catch more fish!

[@renotimberwolf2139]

I just placed an order for some of the lures that you had on the video. I used your links! I also have some salmon defrosting right now, that I’m going to try your brine and smoke them. Keep up the videos!

[@05subisti]

Thank you for this video. We recently got a deck boat and just got it out of the shop. I grew up less than 30 minutes from the Columbia and never really fished it. That is something that I plan on fixing immediately. Haha.

[@leomdk939]

Love these sit on top pedal kayaks. I have a Porta-Bote, which I also love, but I'm tempted on these kayaks because I love the idea of getting great leg exercise while fishing!

[@PolarStarOutdoors]

Just found your channel.. great information, really like watching what others are fishing for gear! Thanks and tight lines!

[@wayne8276]

Might be my favorite way to fish is trolling, but in a boat , not a canoe. In a canoe, all the action is behind your back . Its a awkward twisting position to be in once hook up takes place . Plus if they become airborne you miss seeing it . And that's always exciting . Good video tho . Thank you .

[@dschilowsky]

Milt I really like your video's I live live in north eastern Utah in the mountains we have a lot of small and large lakes. I just purchased a Pelican Catch PWR 100 Kayak Finally got it rigged up so I can troll. I have already caught trout with the Kastmasters always do. I have flat fish I haven't used for years they will be in my tackle for my next trip. Thanks for the tip on the Pistol Pete's I have only used them for fly and bubble fishing. Keep up the good work. Can't wait for your ice fishing video"s.

[@randallpinkfloyd7225]

My favorites include an f4 frog flatfish, super duper, needlefish spoon and a uv kokanee hootchie in blue or pink. I always put scent on my lures. Great video as always!

[@spiltmilt]

Super dupers are crazy fish killers. I can't believe how effective such a weird lure is.

[@8Jhartzell]

Have you guys ever tried Jake’s Lures? I’ve had good success slow retrieving them on still waters. Curious if anyone has trolled them

[@hardrockminer-50]

I've thrown Super Dupers for 50 years. I don't think I have caught more than 5 fish on them. F4 frogs and yellow with orange spots flatfish, tons but, my most productive has always been re and white Mepps and smaller red and white Daredevils in nickle color. But, that's always been casting off the bank. Next summer - trolling behind the kayak.

[@spiltmilt]

I've not tried Jake's Lures. I will take a look at them.

[@dallaswood4117]

Yes the f4 and f5 frog flatfish are money

[@crowdcor225]

Trolling flies like the Pistol Pete and Woolly Bugger are extremely effective not only because they work, but that they are so versatile in how you can present them. Adding them behind a dodger is also a killer combo as well. I've always been a fan of the trout sized Flatfish and Kwikfish due to the fact that the trout seem to really commit when they hit them (an added bonus if the fishing is slow and every bite you get needs to count).

[@jeffstrasheim7683]

Thanks for more lure info, I'll try each of them next trip out. Have fun and God bless

[@corythompson8446]

Reading the comments, I would say all lures work very well. Lol keep em turning.

[@jonlobello7151]

One of my favorite lures for Great Lakes salmon and steelhead is the F-7 silver plated Flatfish with hot orange or pink dots which I apply myself. I use these specifically in rivers and seldom troll them because my boat can't troll down as slow as your kayak. They really do need to be troll slaowly to work properly. I do have a few F-4s, 5s and 6s though.

[@josephjardine8380]

Kastmaster has always been my go too for Brook Trout in Salmon!

[@baseballhaha]

Dude those pistol Pete’s are deadly! And just like you said somehow extremely hard to find. You can catch anything from bass to salmon with those. Rivers to trolling. Truly a underrated lure.

[@thapa1266]

I found a whole variety of em at my local Walmart. But then again I live in CO so I had all kinds of options.

[@Timbochop]

I really loved this. The only thing I would have liked to see on top of it is a summary. Just all the setups, out of the water.

[@bennynotti6175]

Good info......enjoy your happy presentation.😊

[@kscott8464]

Cool video. You clearly know what you're doing out there.

[@BC-ue3ku]

Luhr Jensen needlefish in Fire tiger or metallic perch gets absolutely hammered. Pistol Pete’s are great. Caught a few flat lined on Pete’s while I was out paddle boarding with the wife even. Always have some wedding rings in the tackle box as well.

[@spiltmilt]

I have both of those Needlefish stashed in my Rainbow Trout box as well.

[@fishingthe509]

Sweet video. Good stuff as always

[@artnsue23]

I slayed them today on an orange buoyant. Flatfish also worked well.

[@HungryH1951]

You used 3 of my favorite lures. 1) weightless spinner ( I mostly use wedding ring) 2) Flatfish (I like yellow with red spots) 3) Kastmaster (silver). These have caught a lot of trout for me. I recently bought some Pistol Pete flies which I intend to try out in the next week or so using a fly and bubble setup. I also have caught a lot of trout trolling a Rapala original floater (usually silver) which has also caught me a lot of bass and some walleye. Years ago, when I was a kid, I used a Triple Teaser a lot which is quite good when trolled for trout. Incidentally Dick Nite spoons are around $10 for a 1/100 oz. piece of very thin metal a little smaller than a dime. Danielson makes the same lure called a Dandy Mite for $1.69. Just sayin, why pay $10.

[@xsessionpr0]

Great video! I haven't used many flatfish but apparently they do well in the lakes in my are. If you're adding weight with a flatfish, do you just add splitshots a couple feet up the line or do you tie in a 3 way swivel with a dropshot?

[@spiltmilt]

You can do either although I prefer sliding weights or snap on weights. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIOzh2aVd52Mjck

[@moretime2fish]

I agree with what you said about Rooster tails, and I have many. Is there a way for me to tweak them to work better?

[@freshsaltyfries5078]

Great fishing whats the line size your recommended using for trolling for trout

[@spiltmilt]

8 lb is my favorite.

[@rodneysmith7737]

Kind of surprised no one mentions Apex Trout Killers. I've had good success with them, especially the frog pattern. The bottom of that one glows and I think that ups the catch.

[@eulisestorres6210]

Great video thanks for the helpful information can you tell me about the pants that you are wearing I took my kayak out last Saturday and it was cold

[@brilintube]

Have you ever used wigglefin action discs when trolling flies for trout? Thanks

[@spiltmilt]

Yes check out this video Trolling Flies for Rainbow Trout kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIaYaKaHjtN8e7c

[@pointblanksandwich8497]

Wardens lures , the needle fish.. hands down the best slow trolling trout lure!

[@stingray4540]

Ssshhh!!!! Before you know it, people will start finding out about triple teasers and super duper’s as well. Needlefish with a little piece of worm is deadly on some lakes.

[@pointblanksandwich8497]

@@stingray4540 yea you know! Don't forget " Dick nights'.

[@Sindy4212]

Hello, what is the white thing in your right front side on the mount? Can not remember see this in your other movies..🤔

[@billsmith-rq7ki]

I thought the 1/4 oz gold thomas buoyant was my secret, I've been using it for 40 years starting as a kid in western oregon creeks and rivers, I've used all the others, except for the prop flies, you might find those flies trolled slow with out the prop spinner might become your favorite though!... Not that I'm not going to get some and try them. Also try old school Indiana spinner the little two tandem blade with a bit of worm behind it when you use bait. I am betting you know that, you are around my age and I'll bet you have an old one in your box. All of it is better than gang trolls, to get the fun out of spunky trout. Thanks for your video's, you make me wonder sometimes whether I should sell my big boat's!

[@spiltmilt]

I still drag plain ole wooly buggers around too and do very well. I agree those running just a straight lure makes fighting the smaller fish more fun.

[@JenkinsB]

prop files, huh, never knew it was a thing. going to pick some up and give em a shot

[@tedthornton7130]

I live in WA. South East King County. Learning to fish (again) at 50 years old. What are some good year around trolling lakes I can visit? Would love to meet you on the water someday. You explain things so well.

[@spiltmilt]

Tanwax, Ohop, and Samammish are all good trolling lakes for Cutthroat and Rainbow Trout. Glad you enjoy the videos!

[@jazizfaz2216]

Do dodgers add a lot of extra weight like can they drop ur lure down 30- 40 feet?

[@spiltmilt]

No they will not add much depth to you lure.

[@jazizfaz2216]

@@spiltmilt thanks

[@razorback1171]

Great video.

[@heyjim52]

I use a # 60 Lure Jensen hot shot color black scale just killer.

[@ElliottMorris]

I'm a big fan of your videos and have learned from you - thanks! I live in the Wenatchee area and I know you fish many nearby lakes - where did you film this?

[@spiltmilt]

Wapato Lake

[@jeffjulander4256]

i have found that instead of using a dodger you can remove the hooks from a large daredevil type lure and use that as a dodger which gives you a little more wieght to get your lure down to depth

[@dallaswood4117]

I’ve always done crazy good trolling flatfish

[@ol2533]

whats best to catch stocked trout in small lakes that arent deeper than 20-30 ft? slip bobber or carolina bottom rig?

[@spiltmilt]

Depends on water temps

[@ol2533]

@@spiltmilt can you give a quick run down on what you would use for different temperatures?

[@renotimberwolf2139]

Great video!! What kind of fishing line did you use, on these rods, used in the video.

[@spiltmilt]

6 lb monofilament and 5 lb (with 6 lb leader) braid dependinng on the reel.

[@salmonkiller2545]

You need to get your hands on some Old Goat lures !!!!!! Work very nice for cutthroat!

[@ol2533]

is trolling with that flasher mainly for deeper waters? What depth?

[@spiltmilt]

No I troll flashers shallow all the time

[@aaronstory22]

In this video you mentioned running barbless hooks on your castmaster. Are you running single barbless or triple? Where are you sourcing them? We have several trophy trout lakes over here in Idaho that require barbless hooks as well. I cant seem to find them anywhere, assistance on sourcing barbless hooks would be fantastic. Thanks for the assistance!

[@spiltmilt]

The Daiwa Presso Speed hooks are awesome. amzn.to/3sOnc6k

[@aaronstory22]

@@spiltmilt thank you for the link. Do you use the single hooks on your spinners and spoons?

[@Sanctified_Leather]

Great Video , I noticed you have the 2020 Predator seat in the Top Water PDL , did it fit fine or did you have to do any mods to make it fit ? Just wondering , Thank you 👍👋

[@spiltmilt]

It fits very well without modification. Its more comfortable and a better built chair. However, I still have issues with the bar hitting my tailbone.

[@Sanctified_Leather]

@@spiltmilt Awsome , Thank You very much and love All your Content. How about a Foam Pool Noodle to go over the bar and or a Winter Pipe Cover for your Tail Bone . I know what you mean , Have had several lumbar Fusions and it can hurt when pressing on the lumbar/ Tailbone for several Hours . Tight Lines 😎👍

[@spiltmilt]

I plan on trying the pool noodle soon.

[@Sanctified_Leather]

@@spiltmilt Nice 👍

[@giffish84]

I really enjoy your content. You ever use a 50/50 or frog pattern Dick-Nite? I love the f5 flatfish in Orange with blue eyes or a frog pattern... Luhr Jensen needle fish in a perch pattern or brass with orange absolute slay cutts and big bows with a 1/8oz - 5/8oz weight and 3-5ft leader. Larger lakes in western and eastern Washington.

[@spiltmilt]

I like the 50/50 Thomas spoons and frog pattern needlfish.

[@eddiefalch127]

When fishing/trolling these lures (Kastmaster, Thomas Buoyant, Pistol Pete's, Flatfish F5) do you use a swivel? Snaps? Snap swivels? Tie directly to lure?

[@spiltmilt]

You can do either

[@dallaswood4117]

With flat fish I always tie a swivel several feet up from the lure that wobble when you get a little twist in the line can turn into a spin easily and twist the snot out of your line

[@kayakangler7683]

My best trout lures are a red/brass and silver/blue Little Cleo and God's Tooth spoons.

[@stingray4540]

Funny, all my life fishing, since before I was born, and I have never caught a trout on any kind of silver/blue lure. Silver/black works great, but for some reason I never catch trout with blue.

[@thomassmestead6424]

Definitely a difference in how a trout hits a wedding ring, and how a Kokanee hits it.

[@G_marvelous85]

You should try the Maglip 2.0 plugs! Those things are awesome!

[@spiltmilt]

I tried them. I could never get them to run true. Ended up throwing them in the garbage

[@G_marvelous85]

@@spiltmilt really! That's wierd. I always take the treble hook off and switch it for a size 7 barrel swivel and a size 8 Gamakatsu saiwash hook. They've always worked great for me that way.

[@spiltmilt]

I did the same. Two split rings and a siwash and they would all end up on the surface skipping.

[@G_marvelous85]

@@spiltmilt that odd! How far back were you letting them out? I usually go 40ft-50ft back. I do know if you troll them too fast they will pop up to the surface

[@G_marvelous85]

@@spiltmilt that odd! How far back were you letting them out? I usually go 40ft-50ft back.

[@parkergarrett805]

What type of line do you have on the bait caster set up

[@spiltmilt]

10 lb mono

[@leomdk939]

Don't forget the Mag Lip! It's basically a deep-diving Flatfish, which throughout the summer will yield a lot more than the Flatfish ...

[@spiltmilt]

I love Maglips for trout! I've had a lot of issues with 2.0 running straight though.

[@orviskid]

Big rainbows hot shot behind a flasher

[@AKDragonFish3D]

What lake is that? That backdrop looks familiar....

[@hourlay9556]

Replacement arrived!By the way, I did forget to mention that the original lure did have a decent strike however as most anglers will attest you can get a hit kzbin.infoUgkxCbNOWAGmn6nfbCbJDmasvBq7J38KZNw2 and fish will hang on and release lure. I used the replacement lure yesterday and ran thru a Shimano Waxwing, Kastmaster, Bobber (set to sink). I found the does run deep (I casting on the flats 3.5'). Make sure you adjust your rate of retrieve and rod tip angle (up) to prevent getting snagged on bottom. Used it a couple of times and action was very lifelike (looked like local bait fish for trevally), craftsmanship very good....however eyeball fell out. I asked for replacement and it is on it's way! It was very easy to change out treble to single inline hook.

[@joshcabral5858]

What is you rod holder combination?

[@spiltmilt]

Here ya go kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3vMmaWubL10kLs

[@joshcabral5858]

@@spiltmilt went with yakattack

[@BlackoutBilll21]

my dude is worried about catching his limit.. Im out here trying to catch 1!! lol

[@eddiefalch127]

Using a pistol Pete what is your trolling speed? Great videos! Thanks

[@spiltmilt]

1.5 to 2mph

[@mattclark1429]

Cast Masters and buzz bombs have got to be some of the most versitile lures . Dick nite spoons and Kwik fish are a close second. Never go fishing without them .

[@billvill61]

Nice techniques, I'll definitely use them. One small issue...dry hand at 12:45 in the vid.

[@robertlukenbill5681]

Kayak fishing looks like a pain in the ass

[@spiltmilt]

I like it that way. Keeps those undedicated anglers out of the sport

[@robertlukenbill5681]

@@spiltmilt guess so sweet setup though

[@kylehutto7959]

What battery do you use to power your fish finder ?

[@spiltmilt]

Lithium 10ah. I recommend Amped or ReBel batteries.

[@jeramyh9344]

As a rule I get really tired of catching Planter Rainbow trout. But sometimes it is nice to catch a whole mess of fish in one trip.

[@Joeblade1966]

Trolling speed average? Pistol Pete ?

[@spencerb891]

Thomas Colorado copper 1/4

[@spiltmilt]

I love Thomas spoons!

[@thecount1001]

even better is single barbless hooks. less handling of the fish, less damage and injury to the fish and less likely to hook and injure the fishermen. and you'll still land most fish. it's the law in many lakes in BC (tidal water too) and most of us have adopted it whole heartedly. trebles should go the way of the dinos.

[@spiltmilt]

It depends on the lure and fishery for me. I get far more brain or eye spiked fish with single siwash hooks.

[@ChiefManny1]

Has the fish ever gone after your dodgers?!

[@noobfisherman1626]

Man I did this for 5 hours today just trolling and no bites LOL im so sad!!!!

[@parkergarrett805]

11:56 trout jumping

[@leomdk939]

that was his catch! Best part of the video ... him: "aw, did he throw it?" me: "YUP"

[@dkat1108]

Is it my eyes or does it seam like the trout really hammer those" flat fish" hard ?

[@spiltmilt]

I believe you are correct they do hit them harder

[@InUteroKDC]

I quit using regular rooster tails all together- the blades will bend just enough to where they won’t spin anymore.

[@jondixon1392]

Old big red mooselook

[@brandynwood5872]

Man I went trolling with every lure under the sun today and not a single bite 😒

[@stingray4540]

Was it a full moon?

[@tracyparrish8692]

Great lures! But really need to do something with the porn music. 😂

[@spiltmilt]

Bow chika wow wow

[@stingray4540]

I like it, it’s a familiar sound that bri gs comfort... 😏