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TROUT FISHIN' !!!!!!! new to the sport. will be using standard spinning rod/reel.?

help? tips? tactics? places to go in western new york??? I will be fishing in creeks/streams. mostly knee high water or lower.

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1. Use a fly rod...they eat from the top of the water mainly.and fly line floats,along with the plug,or fly
2. You don't say whether you'll be fishing in river/stream, or lake. Tactics vary. In most cases, fly rods are the way to go. But if you don't have one, then the lightest rod/reel/line combo you can get would be best. When not using a fly rod, I use a light rod with 4-6 lb test monofilament, size 12/14 hook w/ salmon egg and a small split-shot sinker about 4 ft. from the hook. Let it drift down stream, bouncing off the bottom. I let it go as far as I can and still be able to bring it back. When retrieving, the word is S L O W. This technique has worked well for me, but then maybe California trout are different (LOL). For lake fishing, I usually use Power Bait, but I'm not much into lake fishing unless I'm in a boat, then it's usually trolling deep for the big guys. Hope some others will give you tips. Good luck... have fun.
3. Spinning lures work Great....Throw it in the calm deep water just after a High current section(rocky ripply section)..Trout like high oxygenation in the water. be patient and Good Luck.
4. Spinning outfit will work fine - ultra light would be best. You want to use like 2 or 4 lb mono especially when it is sunny. My favorite lure is a spoon called a "Super Duper". "Rooster Tail" is also a good lure for me. You want very small lures/baits. That is one of the reasons you want light line. It easier to cast a light lure with light line. The other reason is a heavy line is more likely to spook the fish. You also what to have your line in the water at first light or as early as is legal. I have found that the first hour in the morning is the most productive. My last word of advice is to patronize a tackle shop that is local to where you are fishing. This is a great place to find out what bait is hot and what location is hot.