hotsky Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 I'm going to fish at a stocked pond for rainbow trout and bass this weekend, but I never fished for trout before. I have a few Mepps Syclops lures that I use for pike but know they are also good for salmon. I'm guessing they would work well there too? I have a little bit of everything in my tackle box and will be fishing from shore (small pond) with my GF so need some tips on locating the fish and what lures and techniques to use. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oryx Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 I've always had luck with Panther Martin's for rainbows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broker Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Im sure a good worm will work for both bass and bows. Even more so because its a stocked trout pond the fish wont have the same eating habits as the wild fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky or Specks Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Is this a pay to fish stocked pond? If so anything that looks like Purina Trout Chow (now called Aquamax) will get them going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotsky Posted August 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Its in a conservation area. Id rather use lures will the syclospes work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broker Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 The trout would be kinda hard to get from shore .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt bruce Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 (edited) Its in a conservation area. Id rather use lures will the syclospes work? This is a stocked pond these fish have eaten trout chow all their lives . Any way you dont want to catch to many as in these ponds the trout are catch and KEEP and at the prices per inch and I see you trying to save money on boat and fish finder etc. you should hope to NOT CATCH MANY as five of these fish will buy you that watch fish finder easy .. Lures MAY work but these fish will average 1 to 2 pounds , stick to corn ,trout pelets or worms ..This is like fishing in your bath tub , ... Edited August 16, 2012 by capt bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adolson Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 (edited) Its in a conservation area. Id rather use lures will the syclospes work? Do you have any Little Cleos? I don't know much about pond fishing (only did it once as a kid in winter, and we used a hook and piece of corn.. But I suspect we could have used a bare hook). However, I've caught lots of brook trout from stocked lakes using those, as well as small Panther Martins. Mepps #3 dressed work well too, though I've not caught on those (fishing partners have). I wouldn't know about the Syclops - I've casted them a bit but never had a hit. Edited August 16, 2012 by Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Big O crankbaits work very well in the stocked conservation areas i fish, provided they are deep enough. Otherwise a panther martin #3 is your best bet. Gold blade, orange fur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 But, p.s. - nothing beats a live worm once the fish are used to their reservoir surroundings. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigdritchie Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 A lot of the fish you find in stocked ponds are fairly small, so keep lures small as well. I've always done well with a number one Mepps. Small Panther Martins work well. So do small crappie jigs. Anything large enough to interest bass or salmon will often scare the crap out of pond trout. Use a live worm, either on bottom or under a float. It catches everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_614 Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Find out the pond depth and set a slip float so that your worm is just off bottom. Even ask if the sides drop straight down or gradually slope. My girls and I did well in a stocked pong near Niagara falls a few weeks ago fish bottom with worms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotsky Posted August 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Thanks guys. Will twisters work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinmortician Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Last pond I took the kids too almost broke the bank. Of course a 5 lb'er took the first cast! Good luck and bring lots of money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotsky Posted August 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 I called and they only charge like $10 to get in the park and you can keep 2, no extra pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 I wouldn't know about the Syclops - I've casted them a bit but never had a hit. Me too . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Default User Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Burds? Those 2 will happen within seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotsky Posted August 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 50 point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotsky Posted August 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 (edited) I read somewhere that stocked trout like shrimp too, so ill try that. About corn do i put it on a hair rig like for carp or straight on a hook? Edited August 17, 2012 by Gray_Wolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopheraaron Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 I read somewhere that stocked trout like shrimp too, so ill try that. About corn do i put it on a hair rig like for carp or straight on a hook? Right on the hook... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattletrap2 Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 I used to fish the ponds at Glen Haffy many years ago. A small "0" or "1" Mepps, Panther Martin, or Olympique type spinner would usually work well. Drive by it most week days now and never give it a try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopheraaron Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 I forget is it catch and release at glen haffy? I'm looking for a place to catch good fighting fish (trout) easily for a younger kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaspumper Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 If your stocked trout pond's are anything like ours are the trout jump out of the water after your bait as you try to put your line in the water.The speckles are at least 12-15 inches,so the price adds up pretty fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 Slip float and worm... Shrimp... Corn... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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