That's a very nicely crafted video! I completely agree that copper and gold are most universal (but not the only effective) spinners out there. However, as a fellow trout fisherman I would think this set-up could be improved. First of all, because casting tiny lures is difficult, one should use longer, not shorter rods, imho. There are 7-8 feet long UL spinning rods out there. The longer the rod - the longer the cast. Speaking of longer casts, why not use No. 2 or 3 lures? I stopped using smaller than No. 1 fifteen years ago and barely use No 1 nowadays, mostly it's No. 3. And it's not only because of the shorter casts. More importantly, very small spinner is harder to work in higher depths, is too slow to sink for small streams, etc, imho. Also, larger spinner is better for larger brown trout, while smaller fish just don't care, they will still attack it. If anything, you will get (slightly) less really tiny ones hooked, which is a bonus, imho ;) Finally, I would use a clip with the swivell. Spinners will spin the line, and a swivel can help. Actually, I used to tie the lure directly to the line, but stopped doing this as, again, imho, trout (almost) do not care about the swivel and the clip above the lure. Just my two cents. Tight lines! :)
I'm fishing Llyn Crafnant in a couple of months, which is how I found your vids (thanks - enjoyable to watch) but never mind that - what a cracking Defender! (I've got a 110 Puma XS SW, but not half as well kitted as yours is!)
I love using the spinners, especially bronze for Brown and Rainbow trout. Plugs seem to work better imho although, my biggest Brown trout of 7lb fell to a bronze sz 2 blue fox vibrax here in Northern Ireland.
I think it depends on the water. If its super clear or deeper that 4ft or pressured I won't use spinners but on shallow streams with a bit or colour they do work well. Although so do plugs. Plugs are more fun that's for sure
Really nice little video that mate! Subbed, just got into my ultra lite after years of lobbing round 80g lumps for pike! Never had so much fun since I got on my 0,1-7g spinning rod! Yet too have a trout tho.
hi , I have just spent hours on 3 mid wales rivers using mepps and got nothing likely due to very low water but same result in deeper pools and this was in the afternoon so what is the secret please ?
+Rhys Watkins not really, hit or miss, had nothing on the fly, and only small browns, ok for ultra light lure fishing like I do, but not worth a day out there, hive it a couple of hours and that would be enough. I have a season ticket for Trawsfynydd, now that's where you need to be!
Good to see some more videos up, I hope to see some more sea fishing lure videos this coming year. Keep up the good work.
That's a very nicely crafted video! I completely agree that copper and gold are most universal (but not the only effective) spinners out there. However, as a fellow trout fisherman I would think this set-up could be improved.
First of all, because casting tiny lures is difficult, one should use longer, not shorter rods, imho. There are 7-8 feet long UL spinning rods out there. The longer the rod - the longer the cast.
Speaking of longer casts, why not use No. 2 or 3 lures? I stopped using smaller than No. 1 fifteen years ago and barely use No 1 nowadays, mostly it's No. 3. And it's not only because of the shorter casts. More importantly, very small spinner is harder to work in higher depths, is too slow to sink for small streams, etc, imho. Also, larger spinner is better for larger brown trout, while smaller fish just don't care, they will still attack it. If anything, you will get (slightly) less really tiny ones hooked, which is a bonus, imho ;)
Finally, I would use a clip with the swivell. Spinners will spin the line, and a swivel can help. Actually, I used to tie the lure directly to the line, but stopped doing this as, again, imho, trout (almost) do not care about the swivel and the clip above the lure.
Just my two cents. Tight lines! :)
Yeah I use 2 and 3s no problem even for 6 inch Brown's. You can put smaller hooks on if you want
I'm fishing Llyn Crafnant in a couple of months, which is how I found your vids (thanks - enjoyable to watch) but never mind that - what a cracking Defender! (I've got a 110 Puma XS SW, but not half as well kitted as yours is!)
great vid, thank you! have you ever been spinning on Llyn Padarn, Llanberis?
I love using the spinners, especially bronze for Brown and Rainbow trout. Plugs seem to work better imho although, my biggest Brown trout of 7lb fell to a bronze sz 2 blue fox vibrax here in Northern Ireland.
I think it depends on the water. If its super clear or deeper that 4ft or pressured I won't use spinners but on shallow streams with a bit or colour they do work well. Although so do plugs. Plugs are more fun that's for sure
awesome video mate, well done, liked and subscribed :)
I have been trying to find how to tie the tiny lures on for a while now since im a beginner. I cant thank you enough as im going for the same species
Really nice little video that mate! Subbed, just got into my ultra lite after years of lobbing round 80g lumps for pike! Never had so much fun since I got on my 0,1-7g spinning rod! Yet too have a trout tho.
Try Trawsfynydd, superb venue, £20 a day, 6 fish, you won't blank guaranteed! Watch my other vids there! Cheers!
MrNWLF where is this.. Im in north wales and like a spinner or two
hi , I have just spent hours on 3 mid wales rivers using mepps and got nothing likely due to very low water but same result in deeper pools and this was in the afternoon so what is the secret please ?
Great video, didn't know Geirionydd had trout! Any tips about fishing the water! Cheers!!
Yes but I wouldn't eat them the lake is polluted with lead and copper.
+MrNWLF I thought it was, is it a productive water?
+Rhys Watkins not really, hit or miss, had nothing on the fly, and only small browns, ok for ultra light lure fishing like I do, but not worth a day out there, hive it a couple of hours and that would be enough. I have a season ticket for Trawsfynydd, now that's where you need to be!
Fabulous
Hiya pal are you still around? I need some advice about ultralight fishing,cheers in advance ✌👍from Scotland 🙋
Tight lines 💙🎣
What a bewt!
4x4 that's never been offroad hahaha bless you,get out there into the wild and allways get a permit or permission not like this tool.
What're you on about?
@@James-kb5mx cant you read
your killing all the insects with your 4x4 fume`s.geirionydd is fly only barbless hook`s.
Get yourself a fly rod and do some real fishing. This is slaughter metal lures damage fish.
James Hughes I go fly fishing as well. All hooks are barbless. Cheers.
Don't be ridiculous you are gate keeping.
If the lures or spinners are whit single hooks, does it make any difference whether you fly fishing or lure fishing?
@@MrNWLF spinners damage fish. Its that simple.
@@jameshughes9234 have a screw loose or what?