Fishing for trout is a very enjoyable activity, but when it comes to being consistently successful trout fishing can be quite challenging. In this article I'm going to provide you with 3 tips to have more success when it comes to fishing for these multi colored beauties. These tips are effective for the four main species of river and stream dwelling trout: rainbow, brook, brown, and cutthroat.
All of these species of trout can be caught out of the same (or similar) water in most cases, and the techniques used are the same (or similar). I've personally been using every one of these tips while fishing for trout for more than twenty five years and know how effective they are. I also know that these tips will be equally as effective for anyone who chooses to implement them.
Let's get down to business, shall we?
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!All of these species of trout can be caught out of the same (or similar) water in most cases, and the techniques used are the same (or similar). I've personally been using every one of these tips while fishing for trout for more than twenty five years and know how effective they are. I also know that these tips will be equally as effective for anyone who chooses to implement them.
Let's get down to business, shall we?
- Remember Your Hands - What do I mean by remember your hands? The fact is that trout have a very sensitive sense of smell and can easily detect unnatural scents on their prey. If they detect an unnatural scent (such as the odor of human) on your bait, they are much less apt to bite your offering. This is why you want to "remember your hands", and make sure that your hands are free of any unnatural scents that might be present. This is easily accomplished by rubbing a handful of grass into your hands before baiting up. Trout attracting sprays can also be sprayed on your bait to mask any unnatural scents.
- Remember Your Line - Fishing for trout is usually performed in cold, clear water and the less visible your fishing line is to the fish, the better. Whenever you are trout fishing you always want to use fishing line that's as light as possible and that you are comfortable with. I personally use four pound test for almost all of my trout fishing, and have found through experience that any line heavier than six pound test is overkill. Always use light line when fishing for these fish.
- Remember Your Hooks - Many anglers use hooks that are much larger than they should be. Anytime that you're fishing for trout you want to use hooks that are small and sharp. Most trout fishermen use hooks that are much too large in an attempt to make their bait appear natural. This is easily remedied by using gang hooks when fishing for trout. Whether you are fishing in the flowing water of a river or stream or a lake that's been planted with trout, gang hooks are your best bet. Many trout are also "missed" due to dull hooks, so change your hooks often (or carry a hook sharpener) in order to make sure that your hooks are as sharp as possible.
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