..phishnuts pretty much covered it.at least 15lb the rule on trout plugs for the big dogs(14 will hold in unexpected situations!) small swimbaits for the schoolies.I like the little 3in worm kings in the black/white on a 1/8 oz darter head. I even go to 4 lb with these little baits.kind of light but......finess is the name of the game and sometimes can mean the difference between fish and no fish.As far as lake level being down I was up there a couple weeks ago and the water was very high. It was flooding the asfault paths in Cleghorn! way above full pool,so they must be rippin water in and out of it!Good luck and hit us back with a report.KEEP EM BENT!!!!!

PHISHuntR