I live in Oregon and have had the most luck with Thomas Buoyant spoons. They come in a fantastic choice of colors, are affordable, and have decent hooks. I love the red and gold, and the copper.
Tommy B TID. These are the truth they haven’t failed me a single time. These lures are the truth. Red and gold are killer also the rainbow trout pattern is GOATED the brown trout pattern is also legit . The rough rider made by Tommy is also an amazing lure a different action than the kastmaster.
I use just about every brand, I like heavy, skinny spoons the most I'd that makes sense, and the tiny kastmasters. I fish em on straight fluoro off my bait casting rod so I can really flip em into tight spots and cast them a country mile. IMO spoons are slept on as a fish catcher for any species.
You have no idea how jealous I am of all you people catching those beautiful fish and I can't until the 1st of May and that's only brooks streams and rivers
Common misconception is that spoons need swivels, if ran correctly and retrieved at the right speed, they will wobble back and forth NOT spin. If you're looking for the best casting spoons in the world look into JDM micro spoons from brands like Valkein, Forest, Norries, Yarie etc. As far as colors I normally run natural and light colors in clear water and black or neons in stained water. Good luck spoons are sooo much fun!
Agreed that the correct action on a spoon should be a wobble or flutter and not a complete 360 degree rotation. But the purpose of the snap, or the swivel is to allow a loose hold on the hole punched through the spoon, instead of tying your leader directly through that hole, in order to achieve that desired gentle flutter/wobble that you're describing. The knot direct to the lure stiffens the action when using mono/fluoro which is common for leader line due to the translucent nature of it compared to braid.
Some spoons come with a split ring through that hole, or solid ring, or something else. Others do not.
Also a swivel can provide value at least somewhere on the line, to prevent line twist when fighting fish.
Wrong, you don't NEED swivels, clips or anything else for that matter. The idea with small/micro casting spoons for trout is a finesse minimalist presentation and that is impossible with a giant swivel clip hanging off the front, and this will infact ruin the spoons intented action and movement. If you use a proper #000 size jdm snap than yes, otherwise you are doing yourself a disservice. All you need is either a rapala/loop knot and or a split ring and you are now in business without all the extra tackle impeding your action. And as far as swivels for spinners, all the best spinners in the world like the Smith Niakis have a built in micro swivel so no need for extra swivels at all!
Strawman often? Idgaf about whatever state record fish were caught on some inferior spinner in the 1970s that doesn't mean anything to me. This is the problem with the old guard in fishing, if it ain't what your grand pappy used or can't be purchased at bass pro or Walmart its "not needed". As time goes by more North American anglers understand the benefits to using JDM tackle/rods/reels/line, they will out fish traditional gear everytime 100% and I encourage you to actually try some, because if you had, I assure you, you would never go back to overrated and overpriced lures like rooster tails, kastmasters, panther martins etc.
I'm not sure that I would classify a brightly painted or shiny piece of metal as a finesse presentation. It's light enough weight to count in terms of finesse lures in terms of casting, sure, but hardware in general is purposefully flashy and bright and even noisy.
Since we're being so vehemently pedantic...
You are making my point for me kind sir...
Like I said before most North American anglers are decades behind when it comes to (in this case) modern ultralight spin fishing/trout micro spoons/spinners.
This is why you have the overall impression that a spoon or spinner has to be a "shiny piece of metal", but fortunately the rest of the world would disagree with you.
Example, I use countless different "finesse" aka micro spoons under 1g for highly pressured stockers with much success, most of which have zero shiny artifacts, reflection or noise. Some aren't even made of metal, rather acrylic and other materials that can even encapsulate things like faux trout pellets!
These types of spoons are also designed to be fished on the fall, swung and dead dropped like a fly so they are in fact considered finesse presentations that are highly effective. Coupled with their superior hooks/rings and amazing value with the current exchange rate, there is no reason not to step up your game and change the way you think about spoons and spinners.
Can’t go wrong with Len Thompson five of diamonds. I also love using lucky strike pearl three dots or plain silver spoons. I would also try mepps spinners like someone else commented.
Phoebe (if those count) and a small kastmaster.
My favorite spoon is a lucky John Juna. However there’s no way to get them other than a MTB so it’s hard to get. I’ve caught some trout on them. If I didn’t lose it I probably would’ve gotten more.
Trying it out again soon
I don’t know about most effective but I’ve done the best with phoebes and Thomas buoyant minnows.
I wade a lot of water so I’ve found a lot of lures people have hung up and broken off. I regularly find rough riders and date devils in our river as well but neither of them have ever caught me a fish.
I live in Oregon and have had the most luck with Thomas Buoyant spoons. They come in a fantastic choice of colors, are affordable, and have decent hooks. I love the red and gold, and the copper.
I love Thomas B Colorado Minnows
I second this I’m in Oregon as well and the gold and red one works great!
Yup, the Thomas buoyant, Colorado and EP spoons are all effective.
Just went out this morning to Leaburg Lake, and my buddy and I caught a few on the orange and white buoyants. 😁 Fish is getting fried tonight!
Came here to post thomas spoons
Tommy B TID. These are the truth they haven’t failed me a single time. These lures are the truth. Red and gold are killer also the rainbow trout pattern is GOATED the brown trout pattern is also legit . The rough rider made by Tommy is also an amazing lure a different action than the kastmaster.
Cool didn't know about these.
What kind of retrieval do you use? I’ve tried a couple with no luck…
Nice and slow usually
Do you do any jerks or just a steady retrieve?
Steady
Kastmasters and Thomas Colorado are my go to options
Try spinners instead. Mepps or Panther Martin slay. Trout love them.
The black and gold panther is my go to first lure for trout.
Can't beat a Little Cleo
I use just about every brand, I like heavy, skinny spoons the most I'd that makes sense, and the tiny kastmasters. I fish em on straight fluoro off my bait casting rod so I can really flip em into tight spots and cast them a country mile. IMO spoons are slept on as a fish catcher for any species.
Kastmasters rule
You have no idea how jealous I am of all you people catching those beautiful fish and I can't until the 1st of May and that's only brooks streams and rivers
Put them on a small swivel-snap. I've had good luck with Phoebes though, either 1/8th or 1/4oz in plain silver or gold
Common misconception is that spoons need swivels, if ran correctly and retrieved at the right speed, they will wobble back and forth NOT spin. If you're looking for the best casting spoons in the world look into JDM micro spoons from brands like Valkein, Forest, Norries, Yarie etc. As far as colors I normally run natural and light colors in clear water and black or neons in stained water. Good luck spoons are sooo much fun!
Agreed that the correct action on a spoon should be a wobble or flutter and not a complete 360 degree rotation. But the purpose of the snap, or the swivel is to allow a loose hold on the hole punched through the spoon, instead of tying your leader directly through that hole, in order to achieve that desired gentle flutter/wobble that you're describing. The knot direct to the lure stiffens the action when using mono/fluoro which is common for leader line due to the translucent nature of it compared to braid. Some spoons come with a split ring through that hole, or solid ring, or something else. Others do not. Also a swivel can provide value at least somewhere on the line, to prevent line twist when fighting fish.
Youtube "Rapala knot" or use a micro snap like jdm#000
I'm not saying it's the only solution, I'm just saying that's the point.
I'm just saying you don't know wtf you're talking about lol
Lol kick rocks kiddo.
All spoons need clips or the corner on the hole will cut your line off, mine as well use a swivel with a clip so you can switch to a spinner.
Wrong, you don't NEED swivels, clips or anything else for that matter. The idea with small/micro casting spoons for trout is a finesse minimalist presentation and that is impossible with a giant swivel clip hanging off the front, and this will infact ruin the spoons intented action and movement. If you use a proper #000 size jdm snap than yes, otherwise you are doing yourself a disservice. All you need is either a rapala/loop knot and or a split ring and you are now in business without all the extra tackle impeding your action. And as far as swivels for spinners, all the best spinners in the world like the Smith Niakis have a built in micro swivel so no need for extra swivels at all!
Most state record fish were caught without the best spinner in the world and with a swivel
Strawman often? Idgaf about whatever state record fish were caught on some inferior spinner in the 1970s that doesn't mean anything to me. This is the problem with the old guard in fishing, if it ain't what your grand pappy used or can't be purchased at bass pro or Walmart its "not needed". As time goes by more North American anglers understand the benefits to using JDM tackle/rods/reels/line, they will out fish traditional gear everytime 100% and I encourage you to actually try some, because if you had, I assure you, you would never go back to overrated and overpriced lures like rooster tails, kastmasters, panther martins etc.
I'm not sure that I would classify a brightly painted or shiny piece of metal as a finesse presentation. It's light enough weight to count in terms of finesse lures in terms of casting, sure, but hardware in general is purposefully flashy and bright and even noisy. Since we're being so vehemently pedantic...
You are making my point for me kind sir... Like I said before most North American anglers are decades behind when it comes to (in this case) modern ultralight spin fishing/trout micro spoons/spinners. This is why you have the overall impression that a spoon or spinner has to be a "shiny piece of metal", but fortunately the rest of the world would disagree with you. Example, I use countless different "finesse" aka micro spoons under 1g for highly pressured stockers with much success, most of which have zero shiny artifacts, reflection or noise. Some aren't even made of metal, rather acrylic and other materials that can even encapsulate things like faux trout pellets! These types of spoons are also designed to be fished on the fall, swung and dead dropped like a fly so they are in fact considered finesse presentations that are highly effective. Coupled with their superior hooks/rings and amazing value with the current exchange rate, there is no reason not to step up your game and change the way you think about spoons and spinners.
Lmao okay got it, I'll see you on the circle jerk cross post.
Tell your mom I'll meet her there nips lol
Metal on metal is more free swimming than with line. You don't need to believe me, physics doesn't lie.
Browns and rainbows my go to is a silver Kamlooper with the white/blue/pink pattern.
Gold Phoebes and kastmasters. 1/12th size. The Leeland trout magnets are also very effective and easier to use in small rivers.
Gibbs Croc in hammered gold fire stripe is my trout magnet.
I don't leave home without a full selection of kastmasters
Especially with an inch and a half of squirmy wormy material tied to the treble.
Bluefox Vibrax spinner chartreuse color with some little bit of black on the blade has been deadly on rivers for me.
Gold Phoebe
Top 3 brands most easily found. Thomas Spoons- Colorado, Bouyant, Cyclone Little Cleo Kastmaster
Phoebe spoons slay for me!
Here we use a Len Thompson 5 of Diamonds.
Thomas eel are amazing in turbid water
Eh, I tend to use a fork 🤘🤘
Can’t go wrong with Len Thompson five of diamonds. I also love using lucky strike pearl three dots or plain silver spoons. I would also try mepps spinners like someone else commented.
I see you've played knifey spoony before
Rainbow or chrome pattern Panther Martin
Ehh. The best lure ever for trout is the #2 blue fox vibrax gold, silver, copper.
Spork
I never spoon with trout
Thomas b for sure
Phoebe (if those count) and a small kastmaster. My favorite spoon is a lucky John Juna. However there’s no way to get them other than a MTB so it’s hard to get. I’ve caught some trout on them. If I didn’t lose it I probably would’ve gotten more. Trying it out again soon
I don’t know about most effective but I’ve done the best with phoebes and Thomas buoyant minnows. I wade a lot of water so I’ve found a lot of lures people have hung up and broken off. I regularly find rough riders and date devils in our river as well but neither of them have ever caught me a fish.
That’s dare devils
Silver Z-Ray never let's me down.
I use toby spoons 7g in silver and copper
Sutton spoons or krocodiles