High Sierra fishing

[a.k.a. Patrick]

Ok fishermen, (familiar with the Bridgeport/Twin Lakes/Virginia Lakes area fishing) Im heading to the high Sierras next week with some pals for about 4 days of fishing. We're looking for the monster Browns and Rainbows in the resevoirs and I need some tackle tips. What are some good lures to purchase for the trip? I have the usual Kastmasters, a couple Rapalas, and Thomas B's....but I want to slam 'em, so share some tips if you have them!

[SpoiledMan]

Go to a market that has live fish and put the in the cooler. Always use more than one pole so they don't notice you fishing them out of your cooler.

I've only caught one fish in my life and he had to be thrown back.

[the other pc]

Just had a successful fishing trip this afternoon. For tackle I can always count on a crisp Andrew Jackson to reel in a halibut kebob at our local Armenian place.

My father-in-law uses poles and hooks and stuff. He was up at June Lake last week. My gear recommendation after hearing his report: Polarfleece. They got snow.


PC.

[a.k.a. Patrick]

You guys are NO help!! Highs in the mid 50's, lows in the 20's. And snow is possible............

[themightytimmah]

I don't have any specific experience with west coast fishing, but over here I've been using these plastic worms impregnated with the smell of wounded fish - "Yums" they're called. They're like shooting fish in a barrel, I've outfished my friend who was using live fish with them.

[a.k.a. Patrick]

For lake Trout?

[paradigm]

i used to fish all the time growing up (4-6x per week)...lived right across the road from a major river. never went trout fishing though...only walleye, northerns, and crappies usually. never did any flyfishing either...but sure looks cool.