Trout Spoons
Best Trout Fishing Lures – Spinners, Spoons and Rooster Tails
By Phillip Wayne
Best lures designed for trout fishing are spinners, rooster tails and spoons. Lures are designed to mimic a trouts natural prey.
Before fishing, do some research on the area that you will be fishing to see what bait fish inhabit the lake, river or creek that you will be fishing. It will greatly increase your chances of snagging that monster trout you have been dreaming about.
You will also want to check the clarity of the water and you can make a decision on the color of the lure you will need. Typically for dark or muddy water a brighter colored lure is required.
Spinners are usually around 1 inch long and can fished under the water. You can change the depth that a spinner dives by adjusting the speed at which it is retrieved or by changing the weight of the spinner.
The different seasons can call for the use of different lures. In the early spring trout are generally slower and at the bottom due to coming out of their hibernation period.
So its best to fish a little deeper but not to hang the bottom and not so shallow you pass the lure over the trouts head. It will take some adjustment in choosing the proper depth by changing the weight of the spinner or the speed in which you reel.
Spoons are shaped, kind of like spoons I guess that is where they get there name. When reeled in they wobble to imitate a small bait fish. The only thing is if there are no bait fish in the area the trout may not hit the spoon.
It is still a good lure to try, but its success will be determined on what the trout are feeding on that particular body of water. It all come back to trying different lures to hone in on what they are eating.
Another successful lure is the rooster tail. They commonly have a tuft of hair on the end and are to mimic a minnow which is a trouts natural prey.
They can be fished underwater or on top of the water depending on the speed at which it is retrieved. You can also change the depth at which it dives by adjusting the tip of rooster tail.
These are very good lures for catching trout. You will have to try each one until you zero in on the trouts chosen bait that day.
Like I said there is a number of factors to consider when trout fishing so do a little homework on the area you want to fish and it will greatly improve your chances at a successful fishing trip.
My name is Phillip Wayne and I am a trout fishing expert. I have spent a lot my life to understanding and catching trout. For more information on Trout Fishing Lures, or feel free to visit my website at www.troutfishingstrategy.com
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Trout Spinners
How to Rig a Spinner For Trout Fishing
By Trevor Kugler
More than twenty years ago I was taught a great technique for rigging spinners for trout fishing. In reality this method can be used for rigging spinners for fish other than trout, but it is most effective when used in the flowing waters of a river or stream. The man who taught me this method was a bait fisherman and needed an efficient way to change from bait fishing to spinner fishing as fishing conditions changed.
The first thing to keep in mind when using spinners for trout fishing is that light line and small spinners should be employed. Your fishing line should be six-pound test at the heaviest, and your spinners should be between 1/12 and ¼ ounce. The spinners that you use should be the size of the quarry that trout normally eat, which is normally quite small.
Now, let’s get down to how to rig a spinner for trout fishing shall we? Start by grabbing the end of your line and cutting off a piece of line between eighteen and twenty four inches. Set this piece of line aside.
Now tie a small barrel swivel onto the end of the line coming from the end of your rod, size 10 to 18 will suffice. Once your barrel swivel is attached, take the piece of line you cut off and tie this onto the opposite end of the barrel swivel.
At this point tie your spinner onto the other end of the piece of line you had previously cut off. What you have now is your spinner on the end of your line, and your barrel swivel twelve or so inches above your spinner.
Having this barrel swivel between you spinner and the end of your rod will help prevent line twist and make the spinner perform as it was designed.
This way of rigging a spinner is very effective, but also very light. You’re going to need to add some weight to effectively cast your spinner rig. This is accomplished by adding split shot sinkers to your line above the barrel swivel. By adding split shot sinker you will get the necessary weight for casting.
This way of rigging a spinner for trout fishing helps to prevent line twist and allows your spinner to perform in the manner it was designed. This makes a huge difference in the number of bites you receive.
Now you know how to rig a spinner for trout fishing. Give it a shot and find out for yourself just how effective this method is.
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Trout Hooks
Best Hooks For Trout Fishing
By Trevor Kugler
What are the best hooks for trout fishing? I’ve been asked that question many times in the last 25 years, and in this article I’m going to do my best to explain the answer to this question.
The best hooks for trout fishing have 3 very important things in common. These 3 things are what this article is about. As long as your trout fishing hooks have these 3 things in common, you’re going to be in great shape.
Many trout anglers make the mistake of not thinking enough about their hooks, and it ends up costing them bites. Many times in trout fishing the simplest things are the most effective and this is certainly true with hooks. This is especially true if live bait is employed when fishing for trout.
When you fish with live bait, you want the focus to be on the bait, and nothing else. The bottom line is that if you keep these 3 things in mind, you’ll know that you’re always using the best hooks for trout fishing.
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The Size – When fishing for trout you always want to use small fishing hooks. This means size 8 or 10 in most situations, and rarely any hooks larger than size 6. The size of your hooks is important because we don’t want them to be visible to the trout.
When talking about the best hooks for trout fishing, the smaller the better. Some trout anglers even like to use size 12 and 14 hooks, which are so small you almost have to have the hands of a four year old to deal with then effectively.
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The Sharpness – When fishing for trout (or any other species of fish) your hooks should always be as sharp as possible. New hooks are very sharp, but after being used for a while they become dull. This is why changing your hooks frequently or sharpening them with a hook sharper is so important.
It’s said that 50% of the fish we miss is because of dull hooks. I like to drift fish in rivers, where I bounce my bait along the bottom as it flows with the current. This means that I get snagged and/or hung up a lot. So I’m constantly changing my hooks to make sure that they’re as sharp as possible.
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The Configuration – Trout fishing hooks should be configured properly, especially when using live bait. The most effective configuration that I’ve ever used is a set of gang hook. Trout fishing hooks configured as a set of gang hooks are extremely effective, especially when worm fishing.
Another configuration that some trout fishermen like is a #10 plain hook with a small treble hook tied behind it. This trout fishing hook set up is quite effective for Powerbait fishing.
The bottom line is that the best hooks for this type of fishing need to have these 3 things in common. If your trout fishing hooks have these three things in common you will be a successful trout fisherman. And never forget, there is no magic formula to fishing, so the more time that you can spend on the water practicing your craft, the better off you will be.
Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than 25 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his five year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country…..Montana!
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Brook Trout Fishing
Brook Trout Fishing Thoughts
By Mike Atasca
Brook trout fishing has become a true passion for many anglers over an ever-increasing area partly due to its popularity. Another reason is because these fish have successfully been relocated in far-reaching places from their native habitat, which is North America and parts of Canada.
Today, these trout can be found in most areas that have cool to cold water in both streams and lakes. Because they prefer cold water conditions, they don’t get as large as other types of trout.
You will most often catch a brook trout in the 5 to 12 inch range, although they can grow to over 3 pounds in a lifespan that has the potential to reach over 20 years in very cold climates.
Brook trout are beautiful fish! With a gray-olive-green color on their back, they sport vermiculations, which are worm looking markings on top. Their sides have halos of blue surrounding red spots on a lighter background color.
No wonder they are the state fish of so many states! Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Vermont and West Virginia all appreciate the beauty and wonderful flavor of this species of trout.
Brookies are different from other trout in several ways. In addition to their no-tolerance approach to warm water, they also spawn in the fall instead of the spring. Furthermore, the brook trout has more easily inter-bred with other species, creating hybrids such as the splake, which is a cross between the brook trout and the lake trout, and the Tiger trout, which comes from the combination of the Brook and the Brown trout.
Because these crosses usually produce reproductively sterile offspring, the hybrids don’t occur as often in natural settings, but more so in stocking programs. They are popular here because they grow so quickly.
Brook trout feed on insects and water bugs, and in the case of the larger brookies, they eat smaller fish as well. So, if you are heading out with Brook trout on your mind, what should you prepare yourself with? Bait, lures, flies…. they will all work well with these trout.
Small spinners, live bait and artificial flies to be more specific. Remember Brook trout are often smaller, so use 4 to 6 pound test line, and small hooks. Your fishing methods are similar to those used for typical lure, bait and fly situations.
One mention, however, is that brookies are very alert, and scare easily. So be sure to approach from downstream, and cast upstream of where they are, allowing the bait, lure or fly to flow down with the current to the fish.
Because brook trout are the smallest type of trout you likely will catch, please decide early on if you plan to keep what you catch or not. Many anglers keep every brookie they land, because of the delicate flavor and texture to the flesh.
However, some fishermen only want the “big ones,” so they throw back the smaller brook trout. If you plan to release what you catch, remember a couple things.
First, using barbless hooks will help you remove the hook without critically injuring the fish. Also, trout have a slimy coating on them, not only making them extremely slippery, but also providing a protective layer on their skin.
If you handle the fish with your dry hands, this layer of protection is removed, and the fish likely will become infected and die. It causes a burning sensation to the trout as well, so be sure to wet your hands before touching it.
Brook trout can be caught all year long. Just remember they will be where the water is the coldest, so if the source of the stream is a cold lake, they will travel upstream.
If the cooler water is downstream, they will have migrated that way. So, load up your tackle box and head out! Maybe I’ll see you at the pass.
Mike Atasca is a trout fishing expert, with more than 45 years experience. For more great tips on brook trout fishing, visit http://www.troutfishingpros.com.
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River Trout Fishing
7 Secrets to River Trout Fishing
By Jason Lawson
One of the most exciting forms of fishing is river trout fishing. Rivers provide many different options for anglers of all skill levels. River fishing allows for various bait and lure combinations, in addition to a wide range of techniques such as fly fishing and spin fishing.
This article is designed to highlight seven important guidelines to keep in mind when trout fishing in rivers, and hopefully this knowledge will come in handy the next time you are on the river.
1. Rules and Regulations
It is very important to understand the local rules and regulations of the river where you are fishing. Many places require fishing licenses, and in order to obtain those licenses you must fully understand the laws. Many rivers have bait and lure restrictions since certain bait combinations can be harmful to the trout, so you should be fine as long as you are aware of these restrictions ahead of time.
2. Artificial Lures
Using artificial lures is a great option for river trout fishing. Many anglers will use light weight lures for river fishing, but this all depends on the strength of the current. Stronger currents typically require heavier lures. This is something that you will probably be prepared for anyway since it’s always a good idea to carry a wide variety of tackle options.
3. Live Bait
Live bait is an excellent choice for catching trout in rivers as well. Worms, grasshoppers and other insects can be highly effective for trout fishing since they are natural prey for the fish. However, many local laws prohibit the use of live bait for the risk of deep hooking, which can be very harmful to the fish.
Trout tend to be more aggressive with live bait, and this is why it poses a risk. As mentioned in the first guideline, if you are aware of the rules and regulations local to your area then you will know whether or not you should be using live bait.
4. Examine the River
Don’t be afraid to walk up and down the river before beginning to fish. There is a lot that can be accomplished from examining current behavior and looking for spots in the river where the current changes. You may also want to study the depth of the water in various places and how those depths relate to the strength of the current.
Keep in mind that trout love areas of the river where the amount of dissolved oxygen is the highest. In warmer water, this is usually where the water is moving pretty fast. If you are trout fishing in cold water then you can probably fish in slower moving water like deep pools. Your goal is to find the best place on the river to snag as many trout as possible, but that area might not be where you first start.
5. Be Light on Your Feet
As you have probably heard, trout have a very strong sense of sight and smell. However, what most people do not know about trout is their amazing ability to feel and sense pressure waves. They can literally feel your vibrations depending on where you are, so it is very important to be mindful of this.
This especially holds true if you are wading through the river; make sure to wade slowly and be as light on your feet as possible. Also, don’t forget that trout can sense these vibrations on the river bank as well. A great rule of thumb is to just walk slowly without much force wherever you are while fishing to avoid scaring the trout away.
6. Up-River Casting
In order to successfully and consistently catch trout in a river, you are going to want to cast your line upstream and at an angle. This holds true when fishing from the river bank or if you are positioned in the water.
By casting upstream, your bait or lure can naturally float down with the river current and allows the trout to have time to see it. If you allow the end of your line to drift all the way down as far as you can then you will increase your chances of getting a bite.
7. Catch and Release
One of the most important parts of your trout fishing adventure is what to do once you have successfully caught one. This is also related to knowing the local laws and what the regulations are for keeping the fish you catch. Most anglers will use the catch and release method for smaller trout or wild trout.
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Trout Rigs
Trout Rigs – 3 Highly Effective Trout Fishing Rigs
I have had the good fortune of fishing for trout from coast to coast and have always found certain trout rigs to be much more effective than others when fishing for these beautiful and sometimes hard to catch fish. In this article I will use my two plus decades of trout fishing experience to outline 3 highly effective trout fishing rigs that can be used by any spin fishing angler. The bottom line is that if you like to fish for trout with traditional spinning gear, this article is for you.
Before getting down to the rigs themselves, I think it’s important to point out one of the biggest mistakes that anglers make when fishing for trout, which is the size of the line that they use. Many trout fishermen tend to use fishing line that’s entirely too heavy. In my experience no fishing line heavier than six pound test should be used when fishing for trout.
Sure, if you are expecting to catch very large trout (heavier than 6 to 7 pounds) heavier fishing line can and should be used, but for most trout fishing situations, six pound test monofilament should be the maximum line weight that is used. I personally use and suggest four pound test monofilament when fishing for trout.
With that being said, let’s get down to the trout rigs themselves, what do you say?
- The Gang Hook Rig – This trout fishing rig is for those of you who like to use live worms as bait (an excellent trout bait by the way) when fishing for trout. The gang hook rig is an extremely effective way to fish for trout in the flowing waters of a river or stream.
This trout rig is simple to set up. All you need is a swivel, some split shot sinkers, pre-tied gang hooks, and live worms. In the case of large live worms such as night crawlers, make sure that you pinch the worm in half so as not to leave too much of the worm hanging from the second of the two hooks that gang hooks are made of.
A live worm rigged onto a gang hook rig and allowed to flow naturally with the current of your favorite trout river, is an extremely effective trout fishing technique, and one that you could easily “fall in love” with.
- The Casting Bubble & Fly Rig – A casting bubble is one of the best ways for a spin fisherman to fish with an artificial fly in an effective manner. Of the 3 trout fishing rigs being outlined in this article, this rig is most effective when fishing for trout in lakes. This trout fishing rig involves a casting bubble, a swivel, a tapered leader, and an artificial fly.
Both wet and dry flies can be used with this trout fishing rig, with dry flies (meaning a fly floating on top of the water) being a bit more effective in my experience. In any case a casting bubble rig is a great trout fishing rig for fishing an artificial fly in a lake or other still water fishing situation.
- The Nymph Rig – When it comes to trout rigs, this rig is one of my favorites. This rig is much like the gang hook rig, minus the use of gang hooks and bait. For this trout fishing rig all you need are some split shot sinkers, a swivel, a tapered leader (or a 12-18 inch length of line), and an artificial nymph.
This trout fishing rig should be fished in the flowing water of a river or stream just as the gang hook rig is. The rig is made like this: tie a swivel onto one end of your line and a leader (or length of line) to the opposite end of the swivel. Now add the nymph to the end of your leader. Split shot sinkers are added to the line above the swivel for weight.
The goal is to have enough weight for the entire rig to bounce along the bottom as it flows with the current without becoming snagged. Trial and error, combined with experience, make this process a breeze. The bottom line is that the nymph rig is a very effective trout fishing rig, especially when fishing for large trout.
The bottom line is that when it comes to trout rigs, these 3 highly effective rigs are hard to beat. If any of them aren’t a part of your trout fishing arsenal they should be added sooner, rather than later.
Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than 25 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his five year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country.
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