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Post by Bucko on Sept 1, 2004 13:51:22 GMT -1
I was wondering what spinners people find works best for spate sea trout. In the past I've done well on Mepps from size 1-3 but after adding up the cost of all the lost spinners started making my own. The longshot of this is that I've been doing better on my own than on shop bought lures. In particular one I made of about 8g using mylar, brass tubing and lead wire for the body. It swims level, even in heavy water meaning it can be fished slower. I had 8 on it last year and lost a good fish on it last week. So what works best for you guys???
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Post by Paul Dunstan on Sept 1, 2004 19:11:30 GMT -1
Generally my favourites are the ones I have most confidence in - as a result of previously catching fish on them! First favourite - Mepps Aglia Longue in copper - great in low water. Next, a gold or gold with red spot Vibrax or Mepps for fresh run school sewin. In heavy water, a black Flying C moving to red as it starts to clear. Most favourite in most conditions however are Rapalas in a range of colours and sizes - again mainly because I have huge confidence in how effective they are. Lures I don't like - Tobys (good for Mackerel though!) great attractors, poor hookers. Devon minnows - just because I think they're boring!
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Post by Bucko on Sept 2, 2004 14:27:54 GMT -1
Cheers for that Paul. I mate of mine does well on Tobies but he loses more than I could bear to part company with. As for Devon minnows, I've fished them but never touched a thing. Funny actually because I posted this thread with the forecast of heavy rain today & tonight which hasn't happened so it looks like all the flies I tied for this Summer will have a use after all (my river has been way above fly level since I was in Wales in July!!!!).
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Post by Hoppy on Sept 2, 2004 21:02:06 GMT -1
It has to be a Rapala - my favourite is a green back and orange belly - the flouro orange are also good!!!! They are bloody expensive though, however you can pick them up at game fairs cheaper. Go for the countdown model about 7cms long They work for me Hoppy
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Post by Aled on Sept 3, 2004 6:57:30 GMT -1
Spinning hmmm in the bad old days i used to catch a lot of fish on spinners, Anglia Longue Mepps, size 2 & 3, Irish Lane Minnows, and a Flying Condom Called Super Cybele (can't find anyone who sells them any more). Since 1997 i have not caught a sewin over 3lb on a spinner. But it hasnt been for the lack of trying! Cheers Aled
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Post by Aled on Sept 3, 2004 12:06:56 GMT -1
By the way a thought has just entered my head! Anybody out there know an outlet for Super Cybele Flying C's Size 4? Its the only spinner thats seems to work for me. I have some size 3's and this seasons 3 pounder from the Taff took one of those. Or does anyone have any in some box somewhere which they don't use? Will happliy swap for some Towy sewin flies! Cheers Aled ps I have loads of normal flying C's but can i catch fish on them.. no!
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Post by Bucko on Sept 6, 2004 11:32:58 GMT -1
Whats the difference between them & regular flying C's Aled??
May be able to help you out when I start my late season spinner making.
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Post by Aled on Sept 6, 2004 14:38:36 GMT -1
Hello Bucko Probably very little difference that is outside my head! They were thinner than the new flying c, they span brilliantly when cast up and accross, and had a larger slightly squarer blade. What i do know is that i have not caught a sewin over 3 pound on spinner since i lost my last super cybele size 4 in 1997! Even both 3 pounders from the Taff came to size 3 Super Cybeles! Fly and worm have still caught them but spinning.... Cheers Aled
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Post by JCT on Sept 7, 2004 11:36:49 GMT -1
Hi Aled I just ordered some Flying Cs, ahead of my trip to the Towy in a couple of weeks, from a site called www.flyingcs.co.uk . The only reason I mention it is that it says they are "fitted with French blades". Cybele sounds quite French.... Anyway, its worth a try. You could maybe email him... James
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Post by Aled on Sept 7, 2004 13:42:07 GMT -1
Thanks James They are French will have a look this evening. Cheers Aled
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Post by SB on Sept 9, 2004 12:08:40 GMT -1
Hoppy do you use a float rod to cast the rapalas or do you use the weighted rapalas that cast on a spinning rod.
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Post by thehoodedman on Sept 28, 2004 16:26:57 GMT -1
I use nils master lures. They are great plugs and more robust than rapalas.
I also like to use long silver spoons such as Luhr Jensen crocodile lures in the smaller sizes.
However Fladen Oring are a cheaper alternative.
I like mepps but their hooks are pants.
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Post by llew on Oct 7, 2004 11:22:25 GMT -1
Rapalas definately get the nod from me for sea trout, I've found that the original floater 7cm or countdown do the trick, the rainbow trout pattern is the best, the floaters can be just twiched accross nearly like a surface lure and can be devastating.
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