Thread: New to trout Softbaiting

Originally Posted by Grey Kiwi

Best knot...the 'Uni-knot'.
I used this for years. Even to tie on a fly.
Leave the loop slightly loose and the mono doesn't influence the sit of the fly.
Allows the fly/lure to act more natural.
Also helps then as a built in 'shock absorber' once a fish strikes. The Uni-knot tightens up then, but that wee bit of give as it does tighten can help to absorb some of the shock.
It's the only knot you may ever need.
https://fishingmag.co.nz/knots-for-fishing/uni-knot
Soft baits? I loved 'Mr.Twister' baits.
The 'Curly tail' is great.
https://www.mistertwister.com/products/lures/
You buy the hooks that have a weighted head on them, and slide the Mr. twister on to that hook.
1/4oz, 1/2oz maybe. Depends on depth/speed of water...but I always used the lighter weights.
Mono is fine.
All the above works for trout, and also Kahawai, etc.
https://fishingmag.co.nz/saltwater-f...graham-andrews

Thanks

What size hooks are you using on the jigs? I had a look in h&f but the smallest they had in 1/4 oz is 3/0. Maybe need to find specific freshwater ones?

Also what size lures did you go for? I use between 1/2 - 2 inch spinners is it the same for softbaits?