Image via WikipediaWhat's the best bait for trout? Its' the bait that the fish are biting!
Almost all fisherman have a favorite, go-to bait. Their favorite is generally influenced by the kind of fishing they do and by what worked best on the last few fishing trips.
Small minnows make a great trout fishing bait. Let the minnows work under a small float with a light wire hook through the lips or tail. The little fish will move well with a small hook and provide an exciting treat for most fish.
This is a great choice early in the season or after a cold front when fish seem real lazy. Sometimes all it takes is a little minnow to get those big fish to come out and play.
Another great trout bait is the night crawler. Night crawlers are irresistible to almost all fish, because they squirm around under the water.
Large worms can be cast a fair distance, but with smaller worms you will need an A-Just_a_Bubble float to add some weight to cast very far. Hook your worm well so they don't just fall off when you cast.
Another great trout fishing bait comes in the form of insect larvae. Larvae forms of insect are bountiful in lakes and streams. Whether you choose the stonefly nymph or the hellgrammite, you will catch fish. Hellgrammites are nice because like worms they move around a lot. As an added bonus, hellgrammites have a strong exoskeleton so they stay on your hook longer.
Watch Your Shadow
Trout are sometimes hard to catch. They can be easily spooked and be unwilling to bite. A good rule of thumb is to be very quiet. Don't stomp around near the water or wade too close to where you want to fish. If you do disturb the fish, just move on and return again later.
Any fish can also see your shadow. So be aware of where the sun is and where your shadow hits the water. I have been told that the shadow looks like a giant crane to the fish with your rod being the beak.
When stream fishing, start downstream and work your way up. Trout look upstream for potential meals floating downriver, so you fish from that direction. Cast your bait upstream and let it float to you. watching you line all the time.
Should you hook a sucker instead of a trout , cut it up, and use it as bait. This can be great if you are running low on bait or if your trout fishing bait isn't working.
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Almost all fisherman have a favorite, go-to bait. Their favorite is generally influenced by the kind of fishing they do and by what worked best on the last few fishing trips.
Small minnows make a great trout fishing bait. Let the minnows work under a small float with a light wire hook through the lips or tail. The little fish will move well with a small hook and provide an exciting treat for most fish.
This is a great choice early in the season or after a cold front when fish seem real lazy. Sometimes all it takes is a little minnow to get those big fish to come out and play.
Another great trout bait is the night crawler. Night crawlers are irresistible to almost all fish, because they squirm around under the water.
Large worms can be cast a fair distance, but with smaller worms you will need an A-Just_a_Bubble float to add some weight to cast very far. Hook your worm well so they don't just fall off when you cast.
Another great trout fishing bait comes in the form of insect larvae. Larvae forms of insect are bountiful in lakes and streams. Whether you choose the stonefly nymph or the hellgrammite, you will catch fish. Hellgrammites are nice because like worms they move around a lot. As an added bonus, hellgrammites have a strong exoskeleton so they stay on your hook longer.
Watch Your Shadow
Trout are sometimes hard to catch. They can be easily spooked and be unwilling to bite. A good rule of thumb is to be very quiet. Don't stomp around near the water or wade too close to where you want to fish. If you do disturb the fish, just move on and return again later.
Any fish can also see your shadow. So be aware of where the sun is and where your shadow hits the water. I have been told that the shadow looks like a giant crane to the fish with your rod being the beak.
When stream fishing, start downstream and work your way up. Trout look upstream for potential meals floating downriver, so you fish from that direction. Cast your bait upstream and let it float to you. watching you line all the time.
Should you hook a sucker instead of a trout , cut it up, and use it as bait. This can be great if you are running low on bait or if your trout fishing bait isn't working.
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