Every year, right after Christmas, my brother and I head to one of our favorite winter fishing spots to try out our new fishing gear and, in the isolation, have the opportunity to screw around with different techniques and fly creations without drawing condescending stares from other anglers.
Our favorite is a well-known trophy trout lake located in Merced county in the foothills of the Sierras. During the winter, it stays nice a cold and there is little pressure over the holidays.
We've got a few favorite patterns that we like to double-haul way the heck out into the deep water, mostly streamers.
I was just wondering what favorite patterns you use for big lake trout. The stranger and more unique, the better!
I mostly use my 9' 6/7wt rod with all different types of line from floating to fast sinking.
Tight lines!
Zach