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Trout Fishing at it's finest! There are basic things to consider when tackling trout fishing for the first time on Lake Taneycomo. If you’re already a trout fishers, there’s not much you have to change in your tackle but this article might give you an excuse to make a trip to the local tackle store. But depending on what kind of water you’r’e used to fishing for trout, Taneycomo is probably quite a bit different. It’s big water, wide and deep for the most part so it takes a d...ifferent mindset than your typical small stream fishing. Three main ingredients are needed for a successful trout fishing trip 1. Two to four- pound green line 2. Small weights, hooks and/or lures 3. Ultra-light rod and reel If you don’t have an ultra-light or light line and don’t want to go out and buy a new rig, it would be just as effective to tie a light leader onto the end of your line with a swivel. Hook size is important. Trout, especially rainbows, have small, soft mouths. Numbers 6, 8 and 10 are average sizes for any type of bait used. Short, bronze hooks are commended. Weights should only be heavy enough for successful casting. You won’t be able to feel the trout bite if there’s too much weight. Your equipment should be comfortable, something you are familiar with and know how to use. Your reel should have a good drag. You never know when a big trout will strike and take off. The reel should give line and let the fish run instead of your line breaking. Your rod should be fairly limber, yet stiff enough to set the hook.