Got to set up a trip with RODDY BUILT who makes dinnerbell lures in the columbia area. I have been a fan of his topwater for a long time and was excited to be able to fish with him on his turf. Tried a shot at 2 new species for me. Chris put me right on the fish. They were where he said and acted/reacted exactly how he said they would. We absolutely had to work for them but it is fishing and I still got my first ever true trout. This gorgeous rainbow!! THANKS SO MUCH CHRIS.
Very nice. The only rainbows I’ve ever caught were in a 10’ wide mountain stream with a cane poll, all about 3" haha.
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Very nice 'bow!
The Saluda River offers a very diverse selection of finned critters to chase.
Good stuff!
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That lure looks like an old Rooster Tail. Nice fish !
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I used to fish there all the time. Buy a micro rod (bc its way more fun) with like 2 lb line and use 1/4oz rooster tails in the brown or rainbow trout colors. Gotta have gold blades. We’d catch trout up to 5 lbs in there (not many, but some).
that rooster tail has way more trout behind it than i ever will im sure… unless you count specs lol
and jon it was a 5’0" micro with a 1000 spinner. 10 pd braid (cause the shop didnt have anything smaller) with a 4 pd leader
If you ever get a chance and desire, head up to Burrells Ford and fish the Chattooga for rainbows and brook trout. Primitive area and beautiful.
Add a black & yellow panther martin to that rooster tail and trout will love you
Had a good time, sorry the smallies were gun shy. I thnk I might know where they’re lurking now. I’ll letcha know if I get them dialed in.
No matter how many variables I have control over, I never expect a bite. I only hope.
hey man. that was a first for me and well worth the trip!!
Heck yea
No matter how many variables I have control over, I never expect a bite. I only hope.