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I have a couple silver ,chart body Trout Magnets, and have never seriously fished them. We live in the day and age of Excess ; to many Lures in our arsenal, and they get forgotten about. The only realistic solution to that, is to have a " Just Trout Magnet day, or Just a Rapala day" . Most of us would need several lifetimes to fully test and use our Entire collection.
@wilsonfishingtv2574 That’s awesome! I’m not sure of the exact number, but I think I’m in that same range.. give or take a fish or two. The ones I know for sure that I’ve caught with a Trout Magnet are: creek chub, shiner, bluegill, crappie, white bass, yellow bass, yellow perch, red breast, green sunfish, pumpkinseed, shell cracker, largemouth, smallmouth, spotted bass, channel catfish, drum. I caught a carp once on a Crappie Magnet using a Fin Spin jig head. Thank you so much for watching!
That was the most accurate and true intro ever about this time of year with recreational activities on the lakes! Those Trout magnets are the ticket brother! Great tackle box setup and I agree that's an extremely effective bait Chris! The multiple fishing techniques and the added enhancers definitely take it to the next level! All beautiful catches! Another great video brother! Thanks for sharing!
I always call them red breast…but that may not be correct? I’m not the best person to ask about fish identification.😂 Just love to catch the little buggers.
I’ve always been fairly dedicated to trout/crappie magnets until I got partnered with MuleFishing but I’ve found with the magnets that if you cut one of the 2 legs off, they get a ton more action and give a similar appearance to Bobby garlands with the thin tail flapping when twitched. It also makes it a ton easier for smaller panfish to get it down.
That’s a brilliant idea! Thank you so much for that suggestion. I’ll definitely try that out next time I’m fishing. I have heard good things about Mule Fishing but yet to try their stuff. Appreciate you stopping by, friend!
That’s a clever way to adapt! Maybe a size 12 would do really well for you? Check out the RU-vid channel called i_fish. He sells a nice bluegill jig that has a size 12 wire hook. Pairs perfectly with a trimmed Trout Magnet for smaller fish. The jig is called the BG-1 and I did a short review of them here on the channel last Summer if you are interested. Thanks so much for watching!
Get some 2lb or 4lb line (preferably 2lb)…. Then you can cast them a mile. I get about 40+ feet using Berkley Vanish 2lb and an UL rod. Makes a world of difference.
Incredible video Mr. Chris! Great work explaining and then a great morning creek session showing how effective they are. Thanks for taking us along on the adventure!
Damnit you're the first person I've seen with your magnets on jigheads in a fly box, I was gonna do the same last week 😂 Good to see it works well though. In most cases I hate trying to slide new plastics onto a jighead just to change colors, so I buy a ton more jigheads and rig one of each color. I'm switching to the fly box with multiple colors of each, plus the mini magnets to go with them. Thanks!
Fishing novice here, and I was browsing the comments to see if somebody mentioned what that box was because I wanted one. Trout magnets are my main lure this year and I thought that box was a fantastic idea. Thanks!
Yes, the trout magnet does catch a lot of fish! Looks like you proved that the trout magnets do work! Awesome video and a very nice creek you fished! Thanks for sharing your fishing trip. 💯💯🐟🐟
The rod is a 5’6 Daiwa Presso UL and the reel is a Daiwa Revros LT 1000. Hope that helps. It’s an excellent combo for the price point and a ton of fun for panfishing. Thank you for watching!
I can’t take credit for the idea. I am a fan of Victor over at the RU-vid channel i_fish. He uses them and I have even bought them from his store before. If you like ultralight fishing, check him out if you don’t already follow. Both him and Randy over at the channel TroutMagnetMan are phenomenal ultralight anglers who absolutely hammer the fish on Trout Magnets. Their content is much better than mine! They actually know what they are doing.😂 Both were a big inspiration for me getting out there and trying it for myself. So much fun! @troutmagnetman @ifishcatfish
@@pistolcreek The thing to remember about the 8lb. J-Braid is that I use it for less line memory and longer casting distance. I still have a mono or floro leader! Drag setting is very important here and my "hooksets" are more of a leaning into the fish than a hard hookset. You also have to check your double uni knot connection from time to time. Most of the time I break off it's there. Very helpful when hung up, but not so cool when you miss a fish. --- Check out www.youtube.com/@FishAnything - Ultra Lite fisherman who also has his own line of lures. (Mule Fishing) I use all of them. (in the smaller sizes). Also.. check out www.youtube.com/@ndyakangler. Your fantastic voice and easy going manor remind me a lot of him. Cheers!
That’s awesome information and high praise! Thank you so much. I watch NDYakAngler and love that guy’s channel. I will check the other fella out this weekend. I ordered another Daiwa Revros reel a few days ago and may experiment with the braid like you suggest once we are into Winter and those fish go deep on us. The leader makes sense, as I’m betting it would be tough to break the braid off when you got snagged. I got some braided line wrapped up in my trolling motor prop once and almost never got it out!😂
There are a ton of good choices out there! Some of my favorite mid-tier ultralight reels are the Pflueger Trion 20B, The Daiwa Revros LT 1000, and the Daiwa Regal LT 1000. These are all smooth and lightweight little reels. For Rods, I LOVE the Daiwa Presso rod. Really any of the little UL rods by Daiwa or Shimano are great. Bass Pro Shops has plenty of good options, as well. Main thing is look for something with an action rating of UL and 5’6 up to 7’ are great for most types of panfishing. Thanks for watching!
Hey Anthony we can't win them all. Look at the bright side you didn't get skunked. May not have caught any bream or crappie but you still caught something. Looking forward to seeing your next video.👍🎣
I like the jig heads until they run into a snag. 🤣 Great video Chris! I actually caught a bluegill yesterday on a white one. The rest of the time they were just tapping it. I might need to slap on a crappie nibble. Nice catches! That orange color is pretty neat don't believe I've caught any like that.
Thanks so much! I’d bet that if you did add a crappie nibble, or even a small ball of that bread you use to catch your bait fish, they will hit it more aggressively. I know what you mean about the jig heads.😂 I have never seen a stronger hook on such a small jig head. Almost impossible to bend when you get snagged. At least, tough when you’re already using 2 or 4lb line. The trees along the bank line at my local lake are full of TM hooks!😂
This was a very thorough overview of the Trout Magnet, Chris! I've never fished the Trout Magnet, but I'm sure I will in the near future the more I get into panfishing. I like that compact case you organize them in. Appreciate the info on where to buy them, including the bulk-buy tips. Very inexpensive options. Those red breasts are some gorgeous fish. I'm not only looking forward to the cooler temps for fishing, but also for the recreational boats and jet ski's to pack it in. Fall/winter crappie season is about to get heavy! Tight lines!
The split tail grub is slightly similar, but the Trout Magnet is much more streamlined and sized for ultralight fishing. I fish the Beetle Spin sometimes, but have had more luck using the Trout Magnet than any other lure. Thank you for watching!
I think the best bait… is the one you enjoy using most and the one you have the most confidence in. Hard to beat live worms. I will say, though, the Trout Magnet certainly does work awesome. I’m a pretty lousy angler and they’ve still helped me catch a whole lot of fish. I have heard the native trout can be very smart and extra picky. Thanks so much for watching.
@@pistolcreek they'll eat them if they are hungry enough but in summer where I live the trout literally stop caring about the trout magnets, as well as spinners once the water gets warm-ish. But yes a worm floating right off the bottom always gets them to strike, bagged a couple casually just the other day, but fishing closed now
I’ve used these for years with an ultralight setup and a float. Didn’t have that setup when I was out this weekend but the fishing as slow and I wanted to hit up some panfish. I used a 7’ light action rod with a 25 reel loaded with 10# braid and 6# flouro leader. Realized I didn’t have a typical trout magnet float and wondered how I was going to cast that 1/64 lure…until I found a water fillable slip float and threw it on without any type of stopper to hold it in place. Fished it the way I do with Ned rigs and just let it sink to the bottom for a good 30+ seconds after it was on bottom. I was able to put it into so many tight spots with the bobber half full and a good 75+’ away. Caught quite a few small and largemouth bass. Biggest was a 3lb 17.5” that leaped out of the water one last time, throwing the hook mid shake and landing in my readied net. Usually the bigger ones don’t make it into the boat when I’m using these, but not this time. Was a fun battle that didn’t take “too” long and I was able to get a quick pic for showing to my father in law (who then sent me a picture of his much larger fish…).
Thanks Chris! You have me hooked on the Trout Magnets. My favorite is the Pink in my stream. I’m working on a Trout Magnet video. I’ll drop it soon. I’ve been buying from Amazon. Beautiful assortment of Gills. Great video as always and inspirational 🎣💥🏆
@@pistolcreek Meant to ask as I’m going to buy some of the Berkeley Power Baits Crappie Nibbles. Do you recommend blue? Put a whole one on until you catch one or it falls off?
@FitnessOutdoors I use the pink color crappie nibbles most often, but they all work. The pink would blend well with those magnets you are using, or white. Just stick one on the hook and push it up close to the grub body. Replace after they fall off. If they are too soft when you buy them, you can leave a few out in the air for an hour or two to stiffen them up. They work like crazy!
Great video, thank you! I have seen the Trout Magnets at my local Walmart and Sportman’s Warehouse. I picked up a pack, sounds like I made the right choice!
Just came across your channel, great intro to the trout magnet. I'm getting back to ultralight fishing and brushing up on techniques. I added your channel to I fish and Richard Gene as my go to's.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate that. Richard Gene and Victor at i_fish are both fantastic anglers. If you don’t already follow him, also check out my friend Randy Goad over at the channel called @TroutMagnetMan . Randy is Pro Staff at TM and probably the most experienced Trout Magnet, Ultralight, JDM angler out there. His “twitching technique” is off the charts effective for catching panfish and trout with the Trout Magnet. Also a wealth of knowledge on ultralight gear. He is super nice and will answer any questions you send him. Good luck out there!🐟
I just received a pack of these from Ron at Fitness outdoors when he was out with me. Looking forward to putting them to use. What a great informative video Chris! Thanks for sharing👍. I’ll be emailing you for a decal. Would look great to my collection on the boat 😉 love the catches you showed on the back end of this video. So many beautiful looking fish, especially that last one!
Thank you so much! Ron @fitnessoutdoors is the man! I watched the video you guys did on the Delaware. Awesome fishing! Look forward to seeing more of your content. I think you will love those Trout Magnets if you give them a try. Tipping them with Crappie Nibbles really ups the bite, as well. Thank you so much for the support!
You can always catch something on a trout magnet. Saved the day for me many times when the bite was tough and i just wanted to catch some fish. One of my favorite baits for crappie
@@pistolcreek thanks would rather your fish haha we get roach up to 3lb rudd 3lb dace 1lb perch 5lb zander which is like your walleye to 20lb pike to 30lb quite a choice but only 4 species that actively hunt fish and other creatures subbed too mate
I caught two of my PBs at MO Dept of Conservation HQ ponds on trout/panfish magnets. They are for real, but I think your addition of a crappie bite is an excellent enhancement to using these lures. 👍
Right on bro. Trout Magnets are probably the most versatile lure ever made. They catch everything from 2 inch bluegill to 4 lb bass. I don't go below 4 lb test anymore. The 2 lb was breaking off too much because inevitably I'd hook a 3 lb bass and they'd break me off.
I agree 100%! You can almost bank on catching the biggest bass of your life the moment you switch to 2lb line! Ha! I use 4lb often, but LOVE the 2lb in open water. Casts like a dream! Thank you for watching!
@@pistolcreek I just got back from the pond on my lunch break and I had a big bass take it on 2lb test. Had to scramble to adjust the drag and took a bit of time to get it in, but was so worth it! Biggest fish I caught on the ultralight with 2lb. Trout magnets are amazing lures!
I need to give those two a shot sometime! Odd as it sounds, I never fish chartreuse that often. It’s probably the number one color used in crappie lures, but I usually fish more natural color baits. I’m going to pick some of the white or orange and chartreuse up the next time I order some. Thanks for the tip, Keith!
Thank you so much! Richard Gene is the man!!!! Love that guy! Yes, try them out. You will catch fish. Especially if you tip them with the Crappie Nibbles.
The rod and reel combo used in this video are the Daiwa Revros LT1000 reel and the Daiwa Presso 5’6 UltraLight rod. I will try to include curly tail grubs in a future video. Those definitely catch fish very well! Classic lure! Thank you for stopping by!
Hi, Steve! Depending on the price range you are looking to stay in, there are several options. I really like the Daiwa Presso UL rods, a lot. But there are ton of other options. If you are looking for something budget friendly, consider the Shimano Sienna 500 combo for around $52. If you want to spend a bit more, you can get some great reels from $40-70 from Daiwa, Pflueger, Shimano, and others. I really like the Revros LT 1000. Main thing is getting something in a 1000, 750, or 500 size reel with a slower retrieve rate. But honestly, you can fish these on any setup, provided you use light enough line. Ultralight rod and reel is just way more sensitive and fun, in my opinion.
@stevedupree525 I currently have both the 5’6 and the 7’. Both of those are great. The 5’6 is more versatile in terms of being able to ban fish in tight quarters with overhanging limbs. But if you fish in a wide open area, the 7’ feels great, too.
This is the first year that I have seriously fished for panfish with Trout Magnets. I have been totally amazed at the results. I have found them to be super effective for bluegills and crappies.
Aren’t they incredible? They absolutely shine in late Fall/Winter on the Crappie. I never used anything else last season, because they just kept catching them. How are you using them? Any favorite colors?
@@pistolcreek I have been using them under a float, but primarily just casting and counting down to where the fish are holding on brush and cribs, then slowly retrieving. I’ve had my best luck with the Bison color but have also done well with Bulldog.
@bugtussle7475 I’ll have to give the float method more attention. I haven’t dedicated enough time to trying them that way, but see other folks wear them out like that. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much! I bought the fly box from the RU-vidr, i_fishcatfish. You can also get them at Amazon and Walmart. It’s a fly box typically used by trout anglers. If you would like one of my decals, happy to send you one! Just send your mailing info to chris@pistolcreekpanfishing.com
