Trout Fishing is requires a little different approach to tackle

Trout fishing can be very difficult in some water bodies because of the Trout’s finicky nature, but with the right tackle and lures you can get out there and catch some reel nice fish.

Fishing for Trout is generally done with smaller more natural looking lures, that is why fly fisherman are so successful at catching Trout. No bait looks much more natural than a hand tied fly. Here we will still focus on catching trout with regular spinning lures. The following are the trout lures that I am most successful with.

SPINNERS

Small Mepps and Panther Martin spinners work very well for Trout. I stock a wide variety from about 1/12 of an ounce up to 3/8 of an ounce in my tackle box. When trout fishing it is best to start out small and gradually work into the bigger stuff until you find the size and color combo that works the best that day. I try and have a number of different color combinations for each size of spinner that I have. When fishing don't spend to long with one lure on your line if you are not getting bites, switch it up every five or ten minutes until you find the lure fish will respond to.

PLUGS

These lures are typically more productive in lakes than in streams and rivers. Once again you will want to cast smaller plugs for Trout.

When I go to the store with new trout fishermen I try and get them to select plugs with Trout, perch and fire tiger patterns as their first ones. Trout patterns seem to work well because trout will eat smaller trout, especially in lakes. Fire tiger and perch are usually highly visible patterns that trout will hit rather aggressively on many days.

SPOONS

Small spoons in a wide variety of colors work very well for Trout fishing. Some classic trout patterns are yellow with red diamond, red stripe over white and nickel plate and blue. It’s best to buy spoons for trout in a size 6 or 7 or 1/8 ounce to 1/2 ounce.

MOLDABLE FOAM BAITS

Berkley makes moldable foam power bait. These baits can work so well it some days it’s incredible. You take a small snelled hook and wad enough bait to keep the foam floating in the water just off the bottom, cast it out and wait. When the rod tip moves, set the hook. Most people like to use a bobber so they do not have to constantly stare at the rod tip and make sure the line is tight. If you use a bobber you can use less bait because the bobber can keep the bait off the bottom.

The key to a successful trout trip is to always practice patience. Trout are not usually a fish you want to try and tech kids to catch right away. Many experienced fishermen that I know will not go fishing for trout with me because they have poor luck every time out.

To me trout fishing is one of the most rewarding types of fishing, as far as a fun fish to catch, tasty fish to eat and the live in some of the most beautiful and remote lakes, rivers and streams in the world. If you want to experience nature at its best, trout fish!!

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