Techniques
How-to guides for fishing South Park’s big reservoirs — the knots, rigs, trolling setups, and retrieves that actually produce at Spinney Mountain and Eleven Mile.
Setup Guides
Paul's 4-Rod Trolling System for Colorado Reservoirs
The exact setup Paul runs at Spinney Mountain and Eleven Mile: 3 St. Croix Triumph 7ft ML rods + 1 Avid 8ft ML on the outside, Quantum Smoke S3 reels, Sufix Revolve 10lb braid to 8lb fluorocarbon via Alberto knot. Every product linked, every depth and speed explained.
Read guideBest Fish Finders for Colorado Reservoir Fishing
From Paul's Lowrance Elite FS 9 with Active Target 2 live sonar down to the best starter unit for anglers just getting serious about Spinney and Eleven Mile. Real depth readings, GPS marking tips, and why live sonar changes everything at 80ft.
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- Trolling speed and depth guide — when to go shallow vs. deep
- Setting your spread — rod placement and angle for 4-rod trolling
- Reading the Lowrance at Spinney Mountain — what to look for at 80ft
- Bank casting technique — casting spoons from Eleven Mile's east shore