What line weight for the Ausable this time of year?

[naterade]

I'll be camping and canoeing this week. Have an UL with 4 lb. test setup. Should I go with a heavier line? I am using size 0 Mepps, is that too small for up there? Thanks in advance.

[DE82]

If your just trout fishing I don't see why 4lb won't work. That's what I use in small streams and bigger rivers....and for stream trout there is never anything too small ;) Some of my biggest trout have been caught on rapala's 2inches and under and spinners less than a 1/4oz ;)

[naterade]

Thanks DE82. I'm heading up with the 5 foot ugly stick and symetre reel you recommended for me on the other thread.

[DE82]

Thanks DE82. I'm heading up with the 5 foot ugly stick and symetre reel you recommended for me on the other thread.
Works well for me, I think you'll like that set up. Let me know how you do -Bryon

[naterade]

Had lots of hits on the Ausable but nothing landed. Switched to a different lure back at the camp site and managed to start landing brookies in the stream. Should have taken the rod on day 2 canoeing the Manistee. Brown trout everywhere and good sized. Looked like a trout pond at one bend.