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[upcomer]

Will a line test that's too strong for smaller fish result in them not biting?
I have 10lb test on my pink rod, which I have used 3 times on the local LML lakes for rainbows. In three outings I have yet to even get a nibble. Tried krill, piwerbait, trolling flies etc and still not a nibble. So could the fact I have a 10 lb test be the reason the fish aren't going near my hook?

[Noahs Arc]

Well 10lb is big for those guys but you think you'd still get some hookups.
Try using a 4lb leader with a swivel see if that changes your luck.

[Rodney]

The thickness of your line most likely does not spook stocked rainbow trout, which aren't exactly too smart after spending their entire life in a hatchery pen. The thickness of your line, does influence how sensitive your setup is. A good comparison would be, which would you feel more on your rod when they pull your 10lb test line, a tiny 300g stocked rainbow trout or a 10lb steelhead? The answer is quite obvious. For small fish, you want to use lighter line, smaller float, so you can detect bites sooner and set the hook more precisely.

[TacoChris]

I would take your setup to a proper tackle shop and get some advise. Not Walmart or Canadian tire. You may be able to get a spare spool for your reel and put lighter line on it as long as your rod is suitable.

Rodney is right about the stocked ones but that can change as they spend years in the lake. Rainbows can be leader shy especially in clear stillwater lakes. Almost all of these are stocked. After being hooked a few times or chased by loons they become a little more wary.

[chronicfisher]

I had the same problem as you when I first started fishing lml.had the same set up but now I have switched to lighter gear.6lb main 4lb leader.what Rodney said above is very true and helpful.another thing is for your lead line try using a fluorocarbon line.ive been getting more bites on the fluorocarbon then with my mono lead.

[bsmcrosseyed]

The lower mainland trout are small because of overfishing and low amount of food. Use light everything! Ultralight rod, line and leader. If you were fishing trout in the interior, you need a different setup. The trout is bigger and the water is clearer. I use seaguar leader, it helped my catch count increase.

[FishingKing]

The lower mainland trout are small because of overfishing and low amount of food. Use light everything! Ultralight rod, line and leader. If you were fishing trout in the interior, you need a different setup. The trout is bigger and the water is clearer. I use seaguar leader, it helped my catch count increase.

I think he is talking about stocked rainbows, which has nothing to do with over fishing or a low amount of food. from my experience, go with a light test line it does seem to help a lot more for me at least. I always consider presentation for any species, presentation is key!  the smallest adjustment can do a lot.

[bsmcrosseyed]

That is correct. I was talking about stocked lower mainland rainbows. Although a stocked rainbow around Kamloops is usually bigger. They usually release fry there because they will grow fast due to abundant insects. I prefer flyfishing in Kamloops area. There is less bush, so it is easier to cast from shore. Ice-off spring and fall is the time to fish there from shore. Summers there are boiling hot so they are deep on the cooler bottom.

[FishingKing]

I agree with you, since I've switched to flourocarbon my success rate has increased. seaguar is a great line.