Musky guy trout fishing at Mineral

[kevinb]

Taking a brief break from the tiger musky fishing and taking the family down to Mineral for some brown/rainbow trout fishing. I havn't fished this lake in at least 15 years or more but I always hear good things and its hard to ignore. Not trying to get any secret info but looking for a good starting point in terms of lure/bait choice. Any tips are appreciated

[Bodofish]

You can troll and catch a million little guys or drop a worm to the bottom out in the middle and maybe catch a big hungry guy. I would also suggest trolling a 3-4 inch Rapala at day break and at sunset around the edges. Worm the rest of the day if you want some size.

[kevinb]

Thanks Bodofish,I appreciate the information. Going through the stocking history and fishing reports,I'm curious,is there a difference between a brown trout and a german brown?

[Bodofish]

Same, same and there are some big ones in there, eating stocker trout size big ones. I've seen them cruising the far end from the boat launch looking for hapless planters...... I casted right to them but they wouldn't bite mid day. If it weren't for all the logs I'd troll a big Rapala in rbt just at first light or at dusk.

[kevinb]

Thanks again Bodo! Is color a major factor for the Rapalas? I have a large collection but many are a bass and even northern pike patterns/colors.

[Bodofish]

My go too's are the gold, silver and perch in the 2 to 3 inch ones.... 7's??