In this quick article I'm going to outline 2 very effective ways to catch rainbow trout. Are these the only ways to catch trout? Of course not, but they are very effective ways to catch trout. These techniques will work for most any type of trout that swims in freshwater. One of these techniques was taught to me by my fishing mentor and the other has been learned through twenty plus years of experience. In any case one (or both) of these techniques will be valuable to most any trout angler.
One of the trout fishing techniques involves lures, the other involves bait. Trout bait come in 2 main forms; live or synthetic. Live trout bait involves things like worms, minnows, or bugs. Synthetic trout bait involves the various types of trout dough (such as Berkley Powerbait and Berkley's Power and Gulp products. Some synthetic trout baits will actually outperform live bait in many situations.
The bottom line is that either of these ways to catch trout will help almost any trout fisherman out.
- The Spinner Technique - This trout fishing technique involves the use of small spinners such as Rooster Tails. One of the keys is to use very small spinners. I like 1/16 to ¼ ounce spinners. What color to choose is up to you, although I tend to like darker colors such as black and brown for trout fishing. Start by grabbing the end of your line and cutting off a piece of line 18 to 24 inches long. Set that piece of line aside. Now tie a small barrel swivel to the line coming from the end of your fishing rod, and tie the piece of line you just cut off to the opposite end of the barrel swivel. At this point tie your spinner onto the other end of the line that you cut off. To use this spinner effectively some weight will need to be added for casting. Add split shot sinkers above the barrel swivel for weight. The swivel will prevent line twist and allow you spinner to spin properly. Whether you're fishing in a river, stream, or lake it's always a good idea to 'snap' your rod as you reel in. This will give a great action to your spinner and result in more bites.
- The Gang Hooks Technique - This trout fishing technique involves the use of pre-tied gang hooks. Gang hooks enable you to present bait (especially worms) in a totally natural manner. These hooks are also great for Powerbait trout bait. You can have two balls of Powerbait on your rig, rather than just one, which is a nice advantage. The best technique for using gang hooks is again to tie a small barrel swivel onto the end of your line. Now tie a set of pre-tied gang hooks to the opposite end of the barrel swivel. Your bait (or Powerbait) is now added to the gang hooks. Once again, weight is added by adding split shot sinkers above the barrel swivel. If you're making a still fishing rig simply substitute the split shot sinkers with an egg sinker.
These two ways to catch trout are extremely effective. Especially once they have been put into practice for a little while. As with anything, the more experience you get with these techniques, the more nuances you will discover, and thus the more effective they will become. In my opinion that's a great excuse to get on the water.
Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than 20 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his three year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country.....Montana!
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