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[Matt1984]

I am just looking for the best or your favorite trout spoons and types that have worked in the past for you.. Kinda new to fishing with spoons, so any info as well would be amazing, Thanks for your time and info!

[Fish Assassin]

crocs

[FishOn36]

Gibbs Crocs or Blue Fox Pixees

[Matt1984]

crocs

Any particular color?

Gibbs Crocs or Blue Fox Pixees

any particular colors for the Pixees?

[jon5hill]

The color probably contributes less than 5% to the effectiveness of the lure. It's more about where you put it.

[D.Sams]

I seldom fish lures, but in the past I have had moderate success with a rooster tail.

[skaha]

--For trolling... Water Wave (Compleat Angler) and Salmon Seeker.. Jim Babaloas, both spoons air brushed in assortment of Colours and patterns. And both now out of production for several years.
--Almost out and no way to replace them.

[clarki]

Gibbs Ultra. My go to spoon for cutthroat, in both fresh and saltwater.

[bigblue]

Key is putting the lure in front of the fish with the right kind of action.
So depending on the depth, current, water temp and lighting situation, you will need to select the lure with suitable shape, weight and brightness.
Generally for more deeper and stronger current, you will go with elongated and/or heavier lure to take it down to the bottom where the fish are.
Whereas, shallower and less current will favour a tear dropped shape and/or lighter lure to keep it at the sweet spot.
Colder water will require bigger more flashy lure, and vice versa, to compensate for activity level of fish.
In cold water, say below 5 degrees, a 3" silver croc or #5 silver french spinner, works well for late season coho.
As water temp goes up, you need to tone down both size and brightness of lures to compensate for their level of activity.
In warm water, small black or copper spinners or spoons might be need to not scare fish away.

[Fish Assassin]

Any particular color?

1/8 oz hammered brass

[Matt1984]

Gibbs Ultra. My go to spoon for cutthroat, in both fresh and saltwater.

Is there any local spots you can recommend for shore fishing for cutthroat?

[1son]

mepps black fury spinner work good for me

[NiceFish]

I was just going to say....mepps black fury is a staple for me aswell

[Spooner]

CROC all the way for me!!! Across the whole province!!

[Bently]

I've use the good ol' Rooster Tails for trout and salmon in rivers since I was young and find they always produce well. Landed a 36 lb chinnook in the Puntledge River back in the early 80's on a small purple one, 6 ft trout rod and 6 lb test to boot.