Thanks to all of you guys. I KNEW the freepers would know what to do! And thanks for the links. Around the 6th of July I’ll let you know how I did.
One more question. I assume I cast and slowing reel it in keeping the lure a foot or two under water?
I like to cast it upstream and reel it in slow - just enough to keep the spinners moving. They like to be up against the rocks to hide. And probably more near the bottom. That time of year it might be warmer and they may like the deeper pools - but I don’t know. Even then though - fish on the edges of the current. The fish are in the calm water against a rock, waiting for the current to bring them a meal.
Again - talk to the local tackle shop.
4 lb test is fine. If you’re not using a spinner or spoon but a very light leadhead marabou jig , trim the feathers so they aren’t too long or else timid fish will just grab the part aft of the hook. Cast, then let it sink a bit. Then pull the rod up slow, then reel as it comes back down, repeating in short bursts so the feathers get a chance to flare out periodically. You want it to look like a nervous minnow coming up to snatch a bite and retreat to the bottom.
If there’s weed on the bottom you can add a tiny bobber.
Works on trout too... sage green looks like an aquatic bug.