There are different methods that you can utilize to catch rainbow trout. Two major methods to catch trout are bait fishing, and lure fishing.
Bait fishing involves hooking natural baits such as night crawlers, crickets, and salmon eggs. This style of fishing can also utilize artificial baits such as powerbait dough, or variations such as power eggs.
This style of fishing requires patience, as the anglers cast their bait out and wait for the fish to bite while periodically checking to see if the bait is still on the hook upon the suspicion of a missed bite or the bait having been tangled in particular structures such as weeds or rocks.
One of the most popular and effective rigging methods for bait fishing include the Split Shot Rig. Refer to the diagram below on how to tie the Split Shot Rig.
This method is quick to set up as it only requires the angler to crimp on a split shot weight of choice onto their leader line and the hook of choice can be tied on about 1 to 2 feet away from the split shot through knots such as the San Diego knot
Common weights you may need for standard bait fishing include the following. (1/16, ⅛, ⅜, ¼ oz weights) The lighter the weight, the more sensitive the fish bites may be and the more natural your bait will fall.
However, it requires more finesse to cast especially in windy conditions. Heavier weights increase castability but presentation will be faster falling.
Hooks you will need will be dependent on the bait of choice while the weight you need will be dependent on the current, and condition you are fishing. Let’s go through the details in the sections below.
Different selection of baits can determine the preferred hook of choice. For example, when utilizing artificial baits such as powerbaits and dough balls, treble hooks are preferred over J hooks allowing the anglers to form a dough ball firmly to conceal all 3 prongs of the hooks.
Common treble hook sizes when powerbait fishing include (#10 to #14)
However when fishing with natural baits such as night crawlers and crickets, or even artificial lures such as mice tails, J hooks are preferred.
Common sizes include size (#6 to #10) depending on the size of bait or lure.
There are many lures available for trout fishing in the market. They all provide the angler with different advantages in varying conditions.
For example, when the fish are suspended in low to mid column, artificial lures such as the mini jig enable the angler to scan the zone the fish are in when allowing the jig to sink in variable length of time or to retrieve in variable speed to fish deeper versus shallower zones.
When fishing this method it is essential for anglers to use longer ultra light trout rods with slow action that allows them to work the jig.
To fish these artificial lures, you would need to get some 1/32oz to 1/8oz jig heads.
You can either tie the jig onto your main line or your leader line, cast the jig out, let it sink to the zone you like and retrieve the jig back while having the rod point towards your jig while bouncing the rod tip up and down.
When you detect a bite, set the hook! This is a fun and effective way to catch trout.
Rod: Ultra light fishing rod rated 2-6lb (RPU76 UL-41S by United Composite)
Reel:500-1000 sized spinning reels that can hold 2-6lb of monofilament line or braided line.
Line: Odyssey 8 strand solid braid 6lb for backing and 2lb monofilament leader for bait fishing or micro jigging.
Whichever method you decide to utilize to target these beautiful fishes, you are going to have plenty of fun doing so!
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