Central Coast Fisherman Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 G'day everyone, I'm going to Jindabyne this weekend and am dedicating one day to trout fishing in the lake. Can anyone suggest what line i should be using on my 2-4kg spin outfit? I'm thinking braid of around the 4lb weight. Not sure which brand would be best though? I've been using 6lb fireline for about a year now for bream, flatties, etc but am happy to try something different. I've heard powerpro is softer than fireline and it may cast a bit further. Can anyone let me know what line they use for flicking lures around for trout? Cheers, Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stylo Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 2, 3 or 4lb crystal fireline will do mate. the trout aren't fussy as the fisherman usually pack some fluoro leader as well 4lbs and up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abecedarian Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Honestly, the 6lb fireline is fine. Just put a decent length leader of 6lb fluro and you'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny boi Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 i agree just leave the 6lb fireline on and you dont need to go less than 4lb-6lb mono or fluro leader.just got back from a few days down there the fish are biting goodluck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Central Coast Fisherman Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 I was due for some new line anyway so i decided to try the new fireline exceed. Got some 4.4lb. I cant believe how thin it is. And i like the orange colour. Hopefully i'll be able to get a few trout to test out my new rod and line. Another question, if its windy I am planning on using powerbait instead of spinning. I've never used powerbait before so can anyone tell me what rig i should be using? As in small running ball sinker to a small swivel then 6lb leader to a hook?? That was what i was thinking. What size hook should i be using? Cheers, Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny boi Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 hey mate i just use the standard running sinker rig you have mentioned just go a small ball sinker to a small swivel then a long leader i would go atleast 1metre.hook sizes are probably personal opinion but i use small ones size 8-10 baitholders. if you can get some garden worms push a worm up the hook then put the power bait on the end of the hook.The best tip i can give is keep your line slack and watch your line rather than the rod tip for bites,the trout will play with the bait for a bit sometimes and will shy away if they feel resistance. goodluck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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