When it comes to fishing for trout there are certain tips that should be learned that will help to tips the odds into your favor so to speak. Fishing for trout isn't as simple as just grabbing a jar of Powerbait and heading out to your local trout pond. Well, actually it is that simple if all you want to do is catch a few "trout" that have been planted in said lake by your local fish commission, but if you want to become a true trout fisherman there are certain tips that can help you to become much more successful.
As you can probably tell, I've never had much respect for stocked trout or the people who sit shoulder to shoulder along the bank in an attempt to catch them. These tips to know when fishing for trout are for native trout (which to me means that they were born or have survived 2 or more seasons in a particular waterway). These tips are also geared towards fishing in the flowing waters of either a river or stream. Fishing in rivers or streams while wading is the best (and most effective) way to catch trout in my opinion.
When fishing for trout the first tip to know is that trout are most active when the weather and moon are doing certain things. As trout fishermen we want to use this information to our advantage to make sure that your are on the water at the most opportune times. It's not necessary to become a meteorologist or astronomer, knowing the basics will do. For example, try to be on the river fishing for trout anytime that there is a new moon (this happens every month for those of you who don't pay attention). The bottom line is to be on the water when the odds are the most in your favor by paying attention to the weather and moon.
The next of the tips to know when fishing for trout is that whenever live bait is employed that bait needs to be presented in the most natural way possible. This means using a quality bait rig for rigging your live bait rather than a single fishing hook. When fishing for trout, especially if you fish with live worms, quality bait rigs should be employed.
When it comes to tips for fishing for trout one of the simplest and most often overlooked are the scents that are on your hands. You see, any scents that are on your hands will transfer to your trout bait or lure and since trout have very sensitive noses, this will cost you bites. This is especially true with larger, more experienced trout. Make sure that your hands are free of unnatural scents by rubbing your hands in a handful of dirt before beginning your fishing trip.
These simple tips should be employed by anyone who wants to become a more successful trout fisherman. If not, get out there early, so you can get a "good spot" before the crowd shows up after the fish commission gets done releasing the stocked trout.
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