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IceAngler650:
 :ohey guys im lookin for couple tips or pointera im rainbow fishing  i use a regular spinning rod with heavy line as its jus all i can afford right now lol im familiar with floating roe and tieing sinker on foot up from floating roe/bait to catch em any other tips lures baits  that would work good in the river here? Thanks for ny advice in advance guys

dokdok:
Hi IceAngler650,
As far as I know, there is very little activity on this board for rainbow / fly fishing ... it's not to say the interest isn't there  :D  Thx for the post.

I was hoping to try the rainbow hunt this fall ... a neighbor frequently talks about his annual trips each year and it's got me itching to try ... his trip this year was cancelled due to local weather (tornado damage in the region). So maybe next fall.

Like you I lack the proper fly rigs/ equipment; but I am curious if one could be caught with just a spinning rod.

With every new species, I try and do a lot of research, starting off with public resources; thru' forums and newspapers, fishing regs etc. I find the local newspapers are great for general knowledge.
Some of the best tips can be found in older articles / releases ... Good Luck!

Here's a couple links:
Goderich country ...Maitland River, the Nine-Mile to the north and the Bayfield River; all good rivers for rainbow trout


Dave (Big Wave) Trotter caused a big splash at the Maitland Falls Valley Fishing Derby

IceAngler650:
Hey dokdok well one can be caught with basic spinning rod i caught a 5-6 lber they other day on my basic spinning rod a float and a roe sack oat guys are using 13-15ft fly rods or centre pins but basic gear will still catch em  :D Ganaraska river here in port hope is great for rainbow and salmon from sept nov rainbows after that im new to this fishing but plan on investing in a centre pin rod and reel for next season!

dokdok:

--- Quote from: IceAngler650 on December 14, 2011, 11:21:27 PM --- ... caught with basic spinning rod i caught a 5-6 lber they other day on my basic spinning rod a float and a roe sack ..  :D Ganaraska river here in port hope is great for rainbow and salmon from sept nov
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Nice!! Little far for me to travel, so I'll wait for your pics and drool on em' hahaha
Thanks for the tip


More Research: I was hoping to try the Saugeen River region (north of London). Probably about a 4 hour + drive for you from Port Hope ...
Plans get broken eh... maybe next year.


Here's some links for the area, looks like a great spot and plenty of volunteers to support the fishery there too! (also looking for more thou ... great cause)


Resources ...
Old news archieve: Change at Walkerton dam should help fish (Sun Times)


Ontario Steelheaders News Letter: Plenty of good info here (pdf)


Denny's Dam Conservation Area: is located 5 km north of of Southampton. The area is accessible via Denny’s Dam road just off Highway 21, north of Southampton.


Denny’s Conservation Area (Steelheader’s Park)
Annual Fall Steelhead Derby & Appreciation Day - Oct 15/11 .. Some nice fish caught during derby ... close to 8lbs  :P


Other Links to check out ...
Ontario Steelheaders Website


Niagara region ...
Outdoors Niagara: Premier Outdoors Website


Thanks for sharin' IceAngler650

OrangePeel:
Yes guys you can catch them on standard spinning out fits.
For bottom bouncing and float fishing use a lighter leader than your "heavy line". I would say around 6lb floro at the most.
But do not forget your spinners. Mepps, Panther martins and others are used.
With spinners, cast strait across the creek. With a slow retrieve.....and I mean slow....just enough to spin the blade.
I used to find that most spinner fish came from the bottom half of the holes.

Safe Fishing First,
Jack

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