Author Topic: Deadsticking for trout? (Read 12255 times)

Greenglo_Bob · « **on:** Dec 25, 2007, 05:09 AM »

Does anyone here deadstick for trout? For the last 2 weeks I have been hammering the rainbow trout in shallow water , 3'- 10' while deadsticking jigs such as demons, frostees etc, and flies tipped with waxies. I set up my UL Micro rods,30" in a 30' radius around me while jigging. The rods are set in spring type rod holders produced by Outdoor creations. This method has served me well for the kast 3 years or so. My reels are Okuma ul 10s with drag set loose. Flouresent strike indicators are attached to the rod tips for strike visibility. Usualy limit out in 2- 3 hrs. If you wish to relocate you just reelup and move.

yooperdave · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 25, 2007, 05:32 AM »

i fish that way all the time but i use minnows on a thin wire hook. i am fishing for splake in 4 - 8 ft. of water.

Greenglo_Bob · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 25, 2007, 06:34 AM »

I have also used minnows but the rainbows seem to like bugs n worms better here in Ct. I would love to try for splake, Limekin Lake in Ny state comes to mind.

jflood · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 25, 2007, 06:41 AM »

i deadstick one rod and jig with my other handheld. i use trout worms, minnows, hellagramites and waxies. I'm not killing them but I've got a bow & a brown this year. the tip ups pretty much present the same way in the water and I would have to say that most of the trout have been cuaght on waxies this season

DUCKDIGGLER · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 25, 2007, 09:25 AM »

Bob...you got me thinking now bud. Now I have to buy a good rod holder to try this deadsticking method out. DD

Charman03 · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 25, 2007, 09:28 AM »

trout absolutely love a small jig with a waxie just dangling there. That's how I fish for trout. Set a rod or two out and let it sit while I jig for panfish.

Greenglo_Bob · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 25, 2007, 12:24 PM »

I have been setting 5 deadstick rods out and jigging but the action is too much. Had to cut back to 3 rods.

jflood · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 25, 2007, 01:01 PM »

Quote from: Greenglo_Bob on Dec 25, 2007, 12:24 PM

I have been setting 5 deadstick rods out and jigging but the action is too much. Had to cut back to 3 rods.

how many jigging rods can you legally use on the ice in ct

you can use 5 tip ups and 2 handhelds in nys

Greenglo_Bob · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 25, 2007, 02:04 PM »

6 devices including are allowed in Ct. here, rods or tipups.

POk3s · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 25, 2007, 07:42 PM »

We deadstick mostly. Sit around and talk and watch the poles sometimes, and when you're not catchin' anything, just go over there and jig it. I've noticed they'll hit the pole that's not moving rather than the one i'm jigging most of the time though. I just don't know how a jig just sitting there in the water can be more appealing than it moving up and down. I don't argue though....just catch fish....lol.

jackpine · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 15, 2008, 01:36 PM »

I like to deadstick for Browns as well. I like to use 1 of those 6"-8" long floats. Since Trout can be finicky you can attened a jigging rod and always look over to see your float because it sticks up way above the hole. Those long thin European floats have less resistance. At times I have set 3 flaots, sit in a lawn chair and just watch. Skein, waxies, shiners will do it.

Fran 8)

rob-s · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 15, 2008, 03:27 PM »

Quote from: POk3s on Dec 25, 2007, 07:42 PM

We deadstick mostly. Sit around and talk and watch the poles sometimes, and when you're not catchin' anything, just go over there and jig it. I've noticed they'll hit the pole that's not moving rather than the one I'm jigging most of the time though. I just don't know how a jig just sitting there in the water can be more appealing than it moving up and down. I don't argue though....just catch fish....Lil.

natural bait swims horizontally in the water , with a little wind action on the line it gets slight horizontal action.

King Fisher22 · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 27, 2008, 03:05 PM »

Can someone take a pic of their set up? That would be awesome thanx!

Slammerman · « **Reply #13 on:** Feb 19, 2008, 03:41 PM »

Quote from: King Fisher22 on Jan 27, 2008, 03:05 PM

Can someone take a pic of their set up? That would be awesome thanx!

Here ya go ...

pooley · « **Reply #14 on:** Mar 04, 2008, 06:52 AM »

look below. sorry about the quality. made from 3/4" pvc

rich81 · « **Reply #15 on:** Mar 15, 2008, 09:42 PM »

Quote from: pooley on Mar 04, 2008, 06:52 AM

look below. sorry about the quality. made from 3/4" pvc

pooley · « **Reply #16 on:** Apr 02, 2008, 02:44 PM »

sorry. here you go.

and broken down

i've wanted to fix that! lol

johnwaynejeep · « **Reply #17 on:** Aug 08, 2008, 03:49 AM »

I usually dead stick chunks of canned corn. If I get a couple taps but no bite, I'll lightly jig the pole an inch or 2 to get the fishes attentiuon and then let it dead stick again. I don't usually get a hit while jigging but as soon as the bait stops moving I'm likely to get a good bite. The fact that corn works good may have something to do with the fact that all the trout out in South Dakota are stocked from farms

pooley · « **Reply #18 on:** Aug 08, 2008, 07:00 AM »

i use med. minnows, and a jig on 2 rods, with 5 tip-ups out. works well on browns. i don't get dinks with med minnows.

hammerhead · « **Reply #19 on:** Nov 25, 2008, 08:35 PM »

I use rod holders, but a guy I fish with just piles up the shavings from the drill and jams the handle of his rod in . We catch 20 inchers and I've never seen him loose a rod yet. After the shavings freeze for awhile they are pretty firm.

rich81 · « **Reply #20 on:** Nov 27, 2008, 08:30 PM »

Quote from: pooley on Apr 02, 2008, 02:44 PM

sorry. here you go.
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and broken down
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i've wanted to fix that! lol

looks good

Townie · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 11, 2008, 03:57 PM »

Quote from: King Fisher22 on Jan 27, 2008, 03:05 PM

Can someone take a pic of their set up? That would be awesome thanx!

Okuma EB-20 baitfeeder w/ The Guardian rod holder from IceFishing accessories.com

Oldfart · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 24, 2008, 07:00 AM »

Whats the cost of a Guardian?

It looks like I need some.

BCice · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 24, 2008, 10:56 AM »

$14.95
http://www.icefishingaccessories.com/

pooley · « **Reply #24 on:** Dec 24, 2008, 12:38 PM »

http://www.icefishingaccessories.com/

fixed it for you.

you could make 10-12 of mine for the same price.

BCice · « **Reply #25 on:** Dec 24, 2008, 04:18 PM »

My Apple won't hyperlink. Sorry, tried & tried
[http://www.icefishingaccessories.com/]

pooley · « **Reply #26 on:** Dec 24, 2008, 04:38 PM »

Quote from: BCice on Dec 24, 2008, 04:18 PM

My Apple won't hyperlink. Sorry, tried & tried

copy and paste to your address bar.

Oldfart · « **Reply #27 on:** Dec 25, 2008, 07:52 AM »

Quote from: pooley on Dec 24, 2008, 12:38 PM

http://www.icefishingaccessories.com/

fixed it for you.

you could make 10-12 of mine for the same price.

The only thing I cant make out in the pic is the final connections of pvc at the top end, and the cord?

pooley · « **Reply #28 on:** Dec 25, 2008, 08:11 AM »

Quote from: Oldfart on Dec 25, 2008, 07:52 AM

The only thing I cant make out in the pic is the final connections of pvc at the top end, and the cord?

the bungee hooks are hooked into holes i drilled.

Oldfart · « **Reply #29 on:** Dec 25, 2008, 09:40 AM »

Nice. Real nice.

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Author Topic: Deadsticking for trout? (Read 12255 times)