Natural Trout Bait
A strict fly fisherman may scoff at the notion of using insects and worms as trout bait, but there are many instances in which using this type of bait as opposed to flies and lures can be just as, if not more, successful. By keeping an open mind and learning about the types of scenarios in which utilizing natural bait can be beneficial, you could end up catching more fish than your traditional fly fishing buddies.
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Another Homemade Trout Bait Recipe
The previous homemade trout dough bait recipe can catch a lot of Rainbow Trout but sometimes the fish can be finicky eaters and you need to bring along a couple backups. This recipe will definitely stink up your kitchen to no end but that scent is what you need to attract the Rainbow Trout. Just think about how bad it must smell in the factory where they make Berkley Powerbait, but that trout bait will bring a lot of fish home with you. Continue reading ‘Another Homemade Trout Bait Recipe’
How to Make Homemade Trout Dough Bait
Making your own homemade trout dough bait can be one of the best trout lures out there. Many fishermen enjoy trout fishing with ultralight tackle using spinners or jigs but simple trout bait can work wonders.
Some anglers choose to buy trout bait from a bait shop, but they are missing out on the enjoyment that can be had by making your own homemade trout dough bait. Continue reading ‘How to Make Homemade Trout Dough Bait’
Trout Spinners: Mepps Aglia
The Mepps Aglia was recently ranked the #1 trout lure by readers of Field and Stream. Trout spinners are one of anglers’ favorite fishing lures and are effective all year round.
The size of your lure is important. A common rule of thumb to keep in mind is smaller fish bait will be effective for catching smaller fish and larger lures should be used when fishing for larger fish. A dressed spinner will have a larger profile in the water than regular spinners. This makes plain trout spinners work better for stream trout.
Mepps Aglias sizes range from #00 through #5. Size #00 weights 1/18 of an ounce and is a Mepps Ultra Lite. A #5 Aglia weighs half an ounce. The Mepps Aglia is so popular with fishermen world-wide because it will catch just about any freshwater fish and many species of saltwater fish. Mepps Aglia size #00 and #0 are good for smaller stream trout and size #4 Aglias are good for lunker Rainbow trout; a size #5 spinner would be used more as Northern Pike lures than for trout. Continue reading ‘Trout Spinners: Mepps Aglia’
Berkley Powerbait
Berkley Powerbait makes fishing for Rainbow Trout very easy. This article will explain a few of the many different types of Berkley Powerbait, why they are one of the best trout lures, and how to use them to catch more Rainbow Trout. Making sure you are using the proper rod, reel, and line is just as important as which rainbow trout lures you use when trout fishing. Use an ultralight rod and reel combination or at the most light action. Your rod should be no bigger than five feet long and your line should not be heavier than four pound test. With this rod and reel combination squared away you can focus on the appropriate trout bait. Continue reading ‘Berkley Powerbait’
What is the Best Trout Bait
If you want to land some rainbow trout, what is the best trout bait to use? Anglers all across the country would obviously debate this question, so let us spell out some of the top fishing baits to give you a notion of the types that are available for trout fishing. Continue reading ‘Best Trout Bait’
Trout Spinners
In many spring-fed streams, spinning tackle is the most popular equipment used for rainbow trout fishing. The spinning blade on the wire flash pumps and pushes through the water and mimics the flashes made by darting creek chubs in these streams. In-line spinners are the fish bait of choice when fishing for rainbow trout on spinning tackle. Two very popular brands of trout spinners are Mepps and Panther Martin. Continue reading ‘Trout Spinners’
Trout Jigs
There are numerous kinds of jigs that can be used for rainbow trout fishing. A jig consists of a weighted head with attached hook and body. Trout jig bodies include tubes, grubs, feathers and minnows which are particularly effective on rainbow trout. Trout jigs are a very small fishing bait; they have a 1/16 to 1/32 ounce jig head. Some jig heads, called mini-jigs, are even as small as 1/80 of an ounce. Jigs are commonly used as walleye lures but they are also a very versatile rainbow trout lure. Continue reading ‘Trout Jigs’
Trout Bait
The trout fisherman has a lot of options available to him when fishing with trout bait. Trout bait can range anywhere from live bait such as nightcrawlers to homemade dough baits. These fishing baits can be grouped into three categories: human food, prepared trout dough bait, and live bait. Continue reading ‘Trout Bait’
Types of Trout Fishing Lures
Rainbow trout fishermen have a multitude of lures available for them to choose from. Trout fishing is one of the most enjoyable activities imaginable but you need to know what the right equipment to use is. Most rainbow trout lures can be grouped into four categories: trout flies, trout spinners, trout jigs, and trout bait. Continue reading ‘Types of Trout Fishing Lures’
