I have been out a few times this season, and until today I thought I was in for a long slow season...but I spent about two and a half hours on a small private lake in Federal way, and caught 6...8...9...I really didn't count how many nice rainbows and had dozens of other bites. I am convinced that a nice troll-speed with a simple spinner and worm combo yeilds lots o fish...if anyone else is off to a rough season, look for the lake less fished....good luck