Trout Fishing 101 – Tips For The Beginning Trout Angler
If you are new to trout fishing or you have tried trout fishing, but haven't experienced much success, this article is for you. Catching trout can be a challenging proposition and many times beginners become frustrated because they don't understand some simple trout fishing rules. In this article I will use my 25 years of trout fishing experience to outline some of these simple, yet extremely effective rules.
These tips will help any beginning trout angler experience much more trout fishing success. The first thing to consider in terms of trout fishing is your gear. What do I mean by gear? When I say 'gear' I'm referring specifically to your rod, reel, and the line that's spooled on your reel. A mistake that many beginning trout anglers make is using gear that's entirely too heavy.
As far as your rod and reel are concerned, ultralight action should always be employed. Ultra light rods and reels can be distinguished in two ways. By their size (they are small) and by a small 'ul' that's printed on the rod or reel itself. A rod that is 5 to 6 feet long is a good place to start, and then buy a reel that matches the rod.
Your reel should be spooled with light line. A mistake many beginning trout fishermen make is using fishing line that's entirely too heavy. Four pound test monofilament is perfect, and nothing heavier than six pound test should be used for trout fishing in most situations. Trout have very good eyesight and will detect your fishing line if it's too heavy.
The next thing to consider is the presentation of your bait. If you fish with live bait (which is a great idea when trout fishing) your bait needs to be presented in the most natural manner possible. Many beginners make the mistake of thinking just balling a worm onto a hook is good enough. It's not. Gang hooks should be used when trout fishing, especially if worms or Powerbait are being used. These hooks allow trout bait to be presented in the most natural manner possible.
Another simple thing that many trout anglers overlook are any scents that may be on their hands. These scents will transfer to your bait. If trout detect anything unnatural on their prey they will tend not to bite. You want to make sure that your hands are free of unnatural scents before baiting up. This can be accomplished by simply rubbing your hands in a handful of grass or dirt before baiting up.
If you employ these simple tips into your fishing repertoire as a beginner you will be way ahead of the curve. And remember that there is nothing that will improve you skills like spending time on the water. The more time that you can spend fishing, the better.
Pre-tied gang hooks
