Trout Fishing at J Percy Priest Dam - Winter Trout Fishing Part 2

Once again I am doing some winter Trout fishing at J Percy Priest Dam. Last time I was here I got skunked so I am hoping today will be different. I start out fishing with a Gulp Minnow and a bobber. I eventually remove the float and try to swim it above the rocks without getting snagged. After moving around a bit and switching to Powerbait Trout Dough, I finally catch one! It took three days to catch this one trout. Perhaps as time goes by the bite will turn on even more. I went through a lot to catch this one, but it's my first trout of the year. If you want a challenge, try winter trout fishing at J Percy Priest Dam near Nashville TN.
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[@theterriblefisherman5963]

That "Hallelujah!" had me laughing in my chair. Was not expecting that sound bite.

[@RealisticFishing]

Thats what it was really like when I finally caught one. 😀

[@j.t.cooper2963]

In New Mexico we used salmon eggs and mini marshmallows. That was back in the 70's before all of these different trout baits they have today. We would chum them in with canned corn too.

[@sethjohnsonoutdoors4055]

Awesome looking rainbow 🌈 trout!!!

[@soulfoodqueennet]

thank you for sharing...

[@RealisticFishing]

😀

[@alexr9348]

Persistence payed off!

[@RealisticFishing]

Yes! 😀

[@sethjohnsonoutdoors4055]

Treacherous looking rocks for sure 👍

[@froggleggers1805]

Air Wolf? lolololo dude that shows your age, one of my favorite shows. :)

[@RealisticFishing]

Wha me worry?

[@ty_createss]

I ve had luck with powerballs orange garlic scented for stockers

[@RealisticFishing]

Cool

[@rapalafiretiger9024]

wooow ....I told you RF... when the water calm down...the fishing will be better ...nice catching trout....clear HD vid. always learning from you...thanks..and congrats ...greets ✌

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks RF. I was happy to finally catch one 😀

[@217rebeloutdoors5]

Spring can't get here fast enough

[@RealisticFishing]

I know right! 😀

[@jayt3000]

Well thats one more trout than I have caught! Nice one!

[@RealisticFishing]

Ha! You might have caught more 👊

[@MegaNafo]

love your realistic videos , because they are really realistic.

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks!

[@josephnywayfarer1345]

Airwolf! Nice hook set on that rainbow trout. They normally swallow the power bait and gut hook themselves.

[@RealisticFishing]

Yikes. I hope I don't gut hook too many.

[@thespartanmk1]

As someone who fishes for Rainbow trout almost exclusively (it's literally the only thing they stock in most of California's lakes,) I find the best way to catch Rainbows is to set up, throw out a bullet weight above a swivel and foot of leader with a nightcralwer and one with powerbait. Then you crack a beer, throw on some tunes, and wait. Sometimes setups with floats work, but in the wind, forget it. I do have success with things like Roostertails and Super Dupers. They'll hit just about anything that throws a shine. but I've caught far more on worms and dough.

[@RealisticFishing]

Its 40 degrees when we fish for em here... how about ever there?

[@thespartanmk1]

Realistic Fishing actually, yeah. Ice been out in 100+ I've been out when it's below 30. Where I grew up in the southern California desert it got pretty cold. A normal winters day was 30 and windy. Fished a lot of mornings bundled up. Then in summer, is be burning up in 95+ with wind The place was a special kind of hell.

[@dnacash]

Way to stay with it Alex! Got one!

[@RealisticFishing]

Finally! 😀

[@Rodreellurefish]

Great fishing lads. Thanks for sharing.

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks!

[@606OnTheFly]

Loved it! Trout are frustrating for sure

[@RealisticFishing]

Some people make it seem so easy. 😂

[@ifishcatfish]

Ha! Same as me ! I only got one on doigh ball, afger mich misery. I never do well with stocked trout. I hate them, lol :). Gj avoiding skunk!

[@RealisticFishing]

I hope they are just moody after the stocking

[@robertmoore1472]

Use the floating powerbait. Shape into a ball around your hook so it looks like the feed that they feed them at the Hatchery. Using egg weight ans a swivel to hold the line down. Make your leader 12"-14"

[@RealisticFishing]

I didn't know they feed them with Carolina rigs at the hatchery 😂

[@OldLadyAngler]

Woohoo! Finally! Well done!

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks OLA! 👍

[@MrJones-rf5fu]

I really like your videos, it shows how hard fishing can really be. Most youtubers just cut out all of the casting and just show themselves catching fish. You show how hard it can be to catch a fish. Also, I like your “commentary”. I find it funny. Thank you and keep up the good work!

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks, I try to keep it realistic 👍

[@jakedeal6508]

Usually the trout don't start biting till about 5-7 days after they are stocked, or that's what works for me. Wait a couple more days then give it a try

[@RealisticFishing]

Yup. I am just anxious to catch something. Its been a tough winter.

[@mr.shelton8391]

Marrowbone is Joelton has stocked trout as well

[@RealisticFishing]

Nice!

[@gooutsideandplay4975]

Congrats! Got some momentum going now!

[@RealisticFishing]

I hope so 😀

[@markmartinez4676]

Admire your persistence! I would have kept that one and at least enjoyed a fish sandwich. Another enjoyable video!

[@RealisticFishing]

Don't give up 👊

[@oldschoolbassman4590]

I'm happy you got one. All frozen solid up here in Illinois. Nice trout.

[@RealisticFishing]

You ever try ice fishing?

[@oldschoolbassman4590]

Realistic Fishing yep. Not into it. I need to move and cast. I can't sit there and stare at a little hole in the ice. At least not sober anyway.

[@andyd834]

you should chuck a big trout swimbait around when they release them... no telling what you would catch

[@RealisticFishing]

Maybe. I cant even catch a trout and there are thousands of them.

[@217rebeloutdoors5]

Nice trout Alex great video man keep them coming

[@RealisticFishing]

👍

[@ComedicScents]

Nice video as always! Sweet spot to fish as well

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks!

[@kirklandcheatham3612]

When I fished there I used a silver spoon and was catching them left and right.

[@RealisticFishing]

Lets see the video 😉

[@DesmondFishnReef]

Awesome bro, took you long enough to get that well deserved trout.

[@RealisticFishing]

I know right. Maybe I am too early... 🤔

[@xave93montoya]

Rat-l-traps and spinner baits bro, and a small minnow rap, always works

[@SouthernFisherman]

Looked Like a sweet spot

[@RealisticFishing]

It sure is tougher than it looks over there 😅

[@C.Adams82]

I don't know if like striper fishing but u live on quite possibly the best land locked striper fishery in the country, the Cumberland River system is absolutely amazing for trophy striper, especially right below Old Hickory and Cordell Hull dams, the steam plant in the winter is a great place to catch em.

[@RealisticFishing]

I have caught one or two, but my boat isn't really a dangerous water kinda boat.

[@fiftyforwardmadisonstation1050]

i fished here at the dam and caught fish in march, i landed one about every other cast, your on the right side but stand on the small wall against the Dam and cast a lure that looks like a bream cast to the wall that comes out from the dam then put the tip of your rod in the water and reel fast as you can, (they are deep where the cooler water is), then slow down. good fishing

[@TrulyForgiven]

Good job man! Damn trout!

[@RealisticFishing]

Dam Trout! 😂

[@jeffdurocher8669]

Drop shot with power bait balls, put the weight above bait so the bait floats up but not to far up, several inches. White works best in our area.

[@aznbboy17]

Garlic power egg work great here

[@RealisticFishing]

I will have to check walmart for that.

[@adamwest745]

Try power eggs with a worm on a hook. Put a weight on your line. The power egg will float the worm from the bottom and put the worm in their face. I always catch them like this.

[@RealisticFishing]

Batman, is that you?

[@adamwest745]

Let that be a lesson. In future, be more careful from who you accept free lemonade.

[@catfish6138]

Jan Michael Vincent waved at ya' from the chopper. 😁😁 Man you caught that one under awful trout conditions - slack water. Up here at Wolf Creek when the water quits rolling the fish say to hell with it, playground is closed. But they love hanging on the edge of spillway where it meets the slack water when it's running.

[@134rwa]

You definitely show a trait that all fishermen must have, and that's "patients". I was going to suggest a spinner, but I saw in the comments that you tried that. Power bait has always been my go-to bait for stocked trout. With all those shad, I still think a spinner or a spoon on a steady retrieve might be worth a revisit.

[@RealisticFishing]

I tried trout magnets and spinners for all of day 2 which I didn't show, because I didn't get one bite.

[@RealisticFishing]

Later in the season when they are hungry... I bet I will get them on something other than powerbait. 👍

[@4Gentry4]

Best time to fish below the dam, is when the sea birds are flying overhead...that lets you know the bait fish have been chased up the river to that point, plus everybody under the sun, is out there......

[@RealisticFishing]

We get seagulls when then they open the gate and the water rushes through. It stuns the deep shad that get sucked through and the seagulls go nuts!

[@pitdawg6418]

For stock trout only power bait works. I use the power bait floating balls not the dough. I've NEVER fished for trout and tried all sorts of other things and just got the power bait floating balls the garlic scent and the colors of orange,yellow, white, with glitter mixed in it and I got trout after trout after trout.

[@RealisticFishing]

I totally mis-read this. LOL. I havent had a chance to try the balls yet, but the dough did well for me the other day. Video coming soon. 😀

[@franksanchez230]

Salmon egg work really good

[@RealisticFishing]

Can you get that at Walmart?

[@ThomasHardenFishing]

At least your catching fish, still frozen here.

[@RealisticFishing]

Yep. Moving water is still open here 👍

[@papabeepbeep2727]

Alex, I am bummed. My Okuma TCS rod arrived snapped in two and we received 7 inches of snow today here in North Central NC. However, it is supposed to warm up by the weekend and I will go out for some bass. Nice job with the trout. You are the man!

[@RealisticFishing]

Yikes. I hope you have a back up rod.

[@HopskysLounge]

great video. nice little trout

[@RealisticFishing]

Oh yeah!

[@jonmonroe2280]

Trout like moving water and rooster tails with the smallest hooks you can find with either a gold or silver(preferred) if you use powerbait give green garlic a try.

[@RealisticFishing]

This wasn't my first rodeo, but thanks 👍

[@jonmonroe2280]

No worries aha catch em good brother!

[@WAEofFishing]

Dude they stocked them in Richmond and I can't get one too save my life! That was supposed to be my winter channel content! Epic fails repeatedly!

[@RealisticFishing]

Its not as easy as it seems. 😂

[@enthusiasticfisherman1229]

Great video man! Nice job!

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks EF

[@ronr4024]

Fishing for those dam trout looks hard. Looks like you need the right dam bait. It didn't look like those other dam fisherman caught anything. Once good dam catch has to make you feel a little successful. Hope you post another dam video. :) By the way the "Airwolf" reference was epic! Have a good one!

[@RealisticFishing]

I dam appreciate it 😀

[@crasher140]

When in dought powerbait it out. Also try out a small kastmaster to mimic a dying shad

[@RealisticFishing]

Powerbait for the win!

[@cristhianeduardogutierrezc1613]

You must try with 2 or 3 rods at least and with diferent baits each one. Good trout!!

[@RealisticFishing]

I must?

[@kenhayes6953]

You should tie on a crank bait that looks like a trout and catch a monster Smallmouth!

[@RealisticFishing]

I don't know if there are any smallmouth in there. I never saw anyone catch one down there anyway 🤔

[@kenhayes6953]

Realistic Fishing I suspect that is where all the the trout are. In big fish bellies.🐡

[@randominformation3255]

Those shad there are stingy. I just hate all the rocks. I switched to fishing for catfish there when I don't hit old hickory dam area. That's what's up though. Maybe I'll bump into you one day out here. Great catch on the trout too!

[@RealisticFishing]

What is a stingy shad?

[@chriswhisenant7426]

Yellow power bait or red worms works good here in NC! Another good video!

[@RealisticFishing]

I have had a ton of suggestions and they are all different. Doesn't that mean they will eat a ton of different baits?

[@dirtsmiles8098]

Inline spinners work well up here in PA, maybe give those a try

[@RealisticFishing]

I've tried but havent got any bites on it yet. Hopefully soon 👍

[@ericflowers2146]

I caught a few trout years ago on cut bait when I was catfishing there during August. They say they die out but they don't

[@BassGeek]

HAHAHAHAHA I love the music when you caught it.

[@RealisticFishing]

Angels were singing!

[@xstraightedgefishingx]

I didn't know there were trout at that dam, I fished there last fall and caught some white bass.

[@WMrFamous]

I'm in Nashville. Let's go fishing sometime!

[@honkeykong85]

I have an insanely high amount of respect for your persistence. And it paid off! Kudos,Alex,you earned that trout!

[@RealisticFishing]

Thats why I have 11,000+ Persistence. 😉

[@lojofishing]

I really need to expand my fishing mind, I'm stuck on largies year round

[@honkeykong85]

lojo.fishing dude same here haha. That and panfish.

[@RealisticFishing]

If that's what floats your Kayak 😉

[@bassackwards8821]

You should try a rooster tail. Always works for me

[@RealisticFishing]

I have tried but its too boring to show... I didnt catch any with it 😂

[@dandamanfishing4179]

Good job out there brother fighting the cold can be brutal but a lil stockie can change that in a heartbeat great job out there man and can’t wait for the next one until then fish on my man👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks man. I will keep trying 👍

[@franksanchez230]

Yes. Pautzke bait co. Green label is what I like to use

[@RealisticFishing]

I was curious about it and I have tried it... it was too soft and got all over my hands.

[@RealisticFishing]

The dough, not the eggs. I will have to see if they have the eggs.

[@franksanchez230]

Realistic Fishing Yes that’s the only down side. But you can leave the jar open a bit and let the top layer dry out alittle and it make it more manageable. And it stays on the hook alittle longer and also the hook has to be totally covered.

[@franksanchez230]

Night crawlers and red worms work also

[@jramsouer]

Way to break that skunk!

[@Justic3h]

There are little spoon rigs you can get for trouts for about a buck. They are rigged with a small treble hook. You put trout dough or trout bait on the hooks and it should work ok. They like the flash of gold spoons

[@RealisticFishing]

Even if they ate pellets for the last 2 years?

[@Justic3h]

Realistic Fishing yeah I guess you have a point there

[@walrusfest]

beautiful rainbow. I have never caught a trout in freshwater. GOALS!!!

[@RealisticFishing]

If I can do it, so can you. 👍

[@lancehoward1802]

We were sitting at 0 this morning, supposed to be back in the 50s after today and tom. Think I would try a Rooster Tail, about the only thing I have that resembles a fly fishing lure lol.

[@lancehoward1802]

Glad you caught one, rainbow trout taste pretty good actually. Only time I have had it was in Gatlinburg actually lol.

[@RealisticFishing]

These trout are used to eating pellets for years, thats why I went with dough balls. They might chase after stuff as they get used to the water though.

[@lancehoward1802]

True, wonder if you could throw a chroma glo crappie nibble on the barb after getting the trout dough on to help attract them and hold the dough.

[@RealisticFishing]

they would probably bite on crappie nibbles 👍

[@lancehoward1802]

Realistic Fishing yep those things are deadly, lol.

[@kenhayes6953]

Red wigglers, no weight under a tiny float. Float more the size of a strike indicator.

[@RealisticFishing]

I should be able to cast that all of 7 ft.

[@kenhayes6953]

Realistic Fishing Well, maybe a little sinker😁. I just saw some videos on the lemon rig. I will have to try it.

[@RJV-uu2jm]

Try drift fishing Pautzke eggs with a slip bobber setup. Place small split shot every 6-8in from the hook to keep the drift even through the water column. I did this in the Sierra in nor cal in June and caught over 50 fish on my trip. Can't go wrong

[@RealisticFishing]

I have tried a bobber before and caught a few. 👍

[@RJV-uu2jm]

Realistic Fishing sweet. Love the vids man. A realistic look at bass fishing. Urban ponds are all we have around me, difficult to get a bite.

[@fly_bow_films]

Use one split shot and a regular hook with power balls

[@RealisticFishing]

Add the word "bait" in there, and that's what I did

[@BassRangerOutdoors]

The enthusiasm was priceless!! Congrats!!

[@RealisticFishing]

HA-leyluyah!

[@chok2345]

Fish have to become accustomed to new areas my man. They're still acclimating, trout are finicky as is, I think you'll see some better luck once they've settled In. The trip to the dam was probably very stressful, and fish don't handle stress well. I'm sure you've considered this, just a small beam of hope that it'll get better! 😁

[@RealisticFishing]

I think it will improve. I am just anxious to get some fishing in because its rough here in TN 👍

[@AndresGarcia-cu6ou]

I love fishing 4 trout their fun to catch ,easy to handle,and taste so good

[@brianj123458]

They stocked 10000 lbs of trout in my local lake I fished for over 2weeks there after they stocked and I have still not caught one lol good catch god bless you my friend

[@RealisticFishing]

Hopefully you will get one next time. 👊

[@octaviofuentes7781]

at min 7:32 oh yes thats what im talking about don't give up man we all like watching your videos rainbow trout are fin to catch the brown powerbait whit garlic and glitter on it i may cost a lil more than regular powerbait but works good video man thanks

[@RealisticFishing]

Whats strange is everyone has a different favorite that works for them. Doesn't that mean trout will eat many many different things?

[@octaviofuentes7781]

Realistic Fishing you right

[@greenwoodoutdoors9448]

Do think the trout would be good this time of year down there

[@RealisticFishing]

Water is over 60 degrees now. Most of them will die soon. Its a winter program for the most part.

[@sai_bfishing4547]

Go to nice mill dam..they have been biting pretty good...lmk

[@RealisticFishing]

I've been there. Video coming soon.

[@ronmcconnell4938]

try regular to microe rooster tails in different color patterns that's my go to bait for trout and yes thay catch fish oh man do thay catch a lot of fish year round

[@dylant4737]

Just sent out a package to you at the address you messaged me, it should be there on January 25th. It’s got over 28 items in it, almost all of it is fishing lures 👍🏻

[@RealisticFishing]

I will keep an eye out 👍

[@neighborhooddelinquent3092]

A good set up for stocked rainbows is a size 8 hook tied to 4lb leader 2 ft from a swivel connected to a barrel weight on the bottom. Garlic scented green is one of the better ones if you can’t find pink

[@RealisticFishing]

You sound pretty sure about it.

[@frodoadventure1]

I appreciate the authenticity of your fishing videos. :)

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks Frodo 👍

[@darinp02]

Try pautzke fire bait for stocked trout

[@RealisticFishing]

I have tried it. It was so soft that it just smeared every where. I couldn't roll it into a ball.

[@garym2293]

Feels Good Ya!!! Great Video Cheers!!! :))

[@RealisticFishing]

Finally! 😀

[@dr53love]

Airwolf!. Catch some already... I haven't ever caught any and need to live through you!...

[@RealisticFishing]

Its not always easy. Sometime I wish I could just "catch some already".

[@dr53love]

Realistic Fishing I really admire your tenacity. Watched you be cold, wet, hot, pissed off by snakers, dik head boaters, blowers and you stay resilient. Keep it realistic

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks! Thats what it takes nowadays 👍

[@jorgerivero9460]

Patience pays in the long run even if you just caught one it still feels good to catch one tight lines big guy

[@RealisticFishing]

It sure does 😀

[@staticmantra5833]

Hey, you got one though! Very nice RF!

[@RealisticFishing]

Angels sang when I caught this one 😀

[@scottyhillakacatfishnfreak]

Hell to to the yeah brother!

[@RealisticFishing]

Woo!

[@patrickruhe5450]

Ha! you said Airwolf. that was my favorite show as a kid. 🚁

[@RealisticFishing]

It was a great show 👍

[@codym2903]

It should only get better. Power bait in pink is my go to for stocker trout. Bobber, light line, very small treble hook.

[@RealisticFishing]

Now that I finally caught 1, hopefully I will have some kind of momentum for next time 👍

[@tommymckiddy7872]

You need some small inline spinners like Rooster Tails. They seem to work better in slack water like that.

[@RealisticFishing]

Oh I NEED some huh...

[@jtotherog]

Yo them stocker trout love to eat redworms and corn! For future reference. Love the vid

[@THEREELTEST]

The only place ive seen people catch trout at PP right next to the dam. Same side you are on but right next to the dam, using power bait and corn

[@RealisticFishing]

Well, you just saw someone catch one somewhere else. About 30 ft away from there. 😀

[@JohnnyWalker721]

Realistic Fishing I always found worms work better than powerbait for trout. Try a very slow steady retrieve along the bottom. Or work a pheobe spoon, roostertail, or rapala just fast enough to impart action(in the winter trout are lethargic). Also, i know its cold but you should always wet your hands before handling trout or you will severely compromise their immune system. Just friendly advice keep on fishin

[@smalltowngoons3719]

Channels growing quickly man, good work! Keep with it, your already making content worthy of 100k+

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks 👍

[@jettercool]

You need an inline spinner white or pink

[@RealisticFishing]

Oh, does that resemble the pellets they have been eating for 2 years?

[@metalfaced0om]

Trout like to idle against the current they have good eyesight so cast upstream use worms and reel fast no bobber and very little weight. Just enough to cast. Set the hook immediately they'll spit it out faster than any other fish. If they're new stickers use powerbait with garlic scent. Take a trip to the mountains and get you some wild trout, come to nc and I'll get you on some fish

[@RealisticFishing]

I wouldn't be able to handle you telling me what to do every 5 seconds 😂

[@kristinel6352]

Speaking of Airwolf, check out Jan Michael Vincent now....very sad!

[@RealisticFishing]

😥

[@anthonyabundiz2736]

I’ve had shit luck for Trout lol I’m determined

[@RealisticFishing]

They are out there waiting on you