tbaltovski Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 I was fishing the creek behind my school where there are big rainbow trout but I kept catching the small ones. Am I doing any harm to the fish by catching them? I use a barb-less hook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 Those are steelhead smolts... You really don't wanna be putting hooks into them, but good job at making sure you're barbless. If you are getting smolt after smolt, definitely move spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckymcd Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 (edited) you usually have to fish out all the small ones before you get to the big guys. Oh and welcome to the board! Edited May 2, 2012 by Fins and Skins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbaltovski Posted May 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 (edited) Thanks guys. I try to get my bait the drift to the bigger fish but the little buggers hit it first. I did move after trying for a bit. Is there any way to get the bigger ones to bite in the situation? Edited May 2, 2012 by balto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 Try tossing a big spinner through the pool or even a stick bait. Usually you'll get the bigger, aggressive fish first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbaltovski Posted May 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 Anything on a cetrepin? Big jig? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 (edited) Big jig, big nightcrawler, etc. (You can also run hardbaits under a float as well) Edited May 2, 2012 by BillM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbaltovski Posted May 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 Thanks Bill, I will try tomorrow morning or evening after class. I'm new to float fishing. When using a jig in a 1-2 foot pool with clear water, do I make near the bottom or in the middle? Will the fish bite the big bait out of hunger, curiosity or rage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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