Use a simple setup for this large lake: floating line, 8 weight rods, and a switch rod as an option, with 9 foot abrasio
Use a simple setup for this large lake: floating line, 8 weight rods, and a switch rod as an option, with 9 foot abrasio
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- Topic: Rigging, knots and leaders
- Original category: Gear and Rigging
- Species: Trout
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Intermediate
Tip
Tip: Use a simple setup for this large lake: floating line, 8 weight rods, and a switch rod as an option, with 9 foot abrasion-resistant leaders and about 16 pound tippet
How to do it: Rig floating line, 8 weight rods, a switch rod option, and abrasion-resistant leaders with strong tippet for this lake
Mistake it fixes: Using a light, complex setup for very large lake fish
Why it works: Large lake fish and rocky shorelines demand strong, simple gear. Abrasion resistance and rod power matter more than finesse here.
When it matters most: Large lake fishing