At Bridgeport Reservoir in the Eastern Sierras, Capt. Wes Hoskin put the Catch with Max crew on giant rainbow trout up to about 5 pounds over two days by trolling soft plastics. The bite turned on the moment they ran the Trix Minnow and the orange Trix Worm. When a big rainbow loads the rod, lean the tip down toward the water, keep it low, and stay tight to land it.
What lures caught trophy trout at Bridgeport Reservoir?
The bite went off when the crew trolled two soft plastics. They ran the Trix Minnow and the orange Trix Worm, and Capt. Wes Hoskin had the fish dialed in with rods bent the whole trip. Both are 3-inch soft baits sold in 5-packs.
Where is Bridgeport Reservoir and what trout does it hold?
Bridgeport Reservoir sits in the Eastern Sierras near Bridgeport, California. It holds giant rainbow trout. On this two-day Catch with Max trip the crew landed tanks up to about 5 pounds, with steady action once they got the trolling program figured out.
How do you troll soft plastics for big rainbow trout?
Rig a soft minnow or worm and troll it as a slow, natural presentation. At Bridgeport the crew pulled the Trix Minnow and orange Trix Worm behind the boat, which produced non-stop strikes from quality rainbows over both days on the water.
How do you land a big rainbow trout on trolling gear?
When a trophy loads up, lean down toward the water and put the rod tip straight down near the surface. Keep the tip low, keep steady pressure, and keep running the fish on the high end of the rod until it is ready for the net.
What color Trix Worm worked at Bridgeport?
The orange Trix Worm was the color that fired. The crew called out the orange worm as one of the two baits that turned the bite on. Trix Worms are 3-inch soft baits packed 5 per pack, so you can carry a spread of colors.
Should you fish Bridgeport with a guide?
A guide shortcuts the learning curve. Capt. Wes Hoskin had the fish dialed on this trip and kept the rods bent for two straight days. If you want a piece of this Bridgeport rainbow action, getting on the water with a guide who knows the reservoir is the fastest path.
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Trolling for trophy trout at Bridgeport Reservoir FAQ
The crew landed giant rainbow trout up to about 5 pounds over the two-day trip, with several fish they called tanks and toads.
The Trix Minnow is a 3-inch soft plastic trout minnow sold in a 5-pack. At Bridgeport it was one of the two baits that turned the bite on when trolled.
The Trix Worm is a 3-inch soft plastic trout worm sold in a 5-pack. The orange color produced at Bridgeport.
The Catch with Max crew trolled for these fish. They pulled soft plastics behind the boat over two days for non-stop rainbow trout action.
Two days. The crew fished Bridgeport Reservoir for two action-packed days with guide Capt. Wes Hoskin.
The two-day trip ran in June, and the trout bite stayed hot the whole time with rods bent throughout the trip.
