More than twenty years ago, I had the pleasure of learning to fish for trout with someone I consider to be a 'trout fishing master'. This man was able to catch very large trout out of small rivers and streams where most people thought trout of that size didn't exist. It was a remarkable thing to see, and throughout the time that I knew him and his son, they taught me the secret trout fishing tips that I'm revealing in this article.
The first thing that this man taught me was that when trout fishing, small gear needs to be employed. And before you start thinking that the gear I'm going to describe is too small, keep in mind that all of the large trout (20 to 25 inches) that this man caught were on the gear that I'm going to describe. The gear that's used for trout should be of the ultra light variety. In other words, always use an ultra light rod and reel for trout fishing.
That reel should be spooled with four-pound test as well. The only fishing line this man used for this type of fishing was four-pound test. For more than twenty years, four-pound test is also what I use for this type of fishing. And again, before you begin thinking that four-pound test is too light to use, keep in mind that I regularly hook and land trout in the twenty to twenty three inch range on four-pound test.
The first secret fishing tip is to pay attention to your hands. This may sound strange, but any scents that are on your hands will transfer to whatever bait you happen to be using. If this scent is completely unnatural, like gasoline or the smell of smoke, you will get many less bites. You see, trout have very sensitive senses of smell and making sure your hands are free of unnatural odors is a great idea. The easiest way to make sure is to grab a handful of grass or dirt, and rub it into your hands before baiting up.
The next tip is to always make sure that you're fishing when the trout are the most active. How do you know when the trout are the most active? By paying attention to the weather and moon. The "fishing master" that gave me this tip believed in fishing when the fish are the most active, which means he always planned his fishing trips around the weather and/or moon. Knowing about the affect of the weather and moon on fish will go a long way to you being a more successful angler.
The biggest secret trout fishing tip is to always use gang hooks. Gang hooks are the most effective way to present live bait (especially live worms). The 'trout master' that I keep referring to, always used either size 8 or 10 gang hooks for trout fishing. Using gang hooks automatically tips the odds into your favor, because of the natural way in which they allow live bait to be presented. This is especially true for larger, more experienced fish. I've always got five to ten sets of pre-tied gang hooks in my fishing vest.
Follow these simple, yet effective secret trout fishing tips, and you will begin having much more success. How am I so sure of this? Because I personally use these tips and know how effective they are.
The first thing that this man taught me was that when trout fishing, small gear needs to be employed. And before you start thinking that the gear I'm going to describe is too small, keep in mind that all of the large trout (20 to 25 inches) that this man caught were on the gear that I'm going to describe. The gear that's used for trout should be of the ultra light variety. In other words, always use an ultra light rod and reel for trout fishing.
That reel should be spooled with four-pound test as well. The only fishing line this man used for this type of fishing was four-pound test. For more than twenty years, four-pound test is also what I use for this type of fishing. And again, before you begin thinking that four-pound test is too light to use, keep in mind that I regularly hook and land trout in the twenty to twenty three inch range on four-pound test.
The first secret fishing tip is to pay attention to your hands. This may sound strange, but any scents that are on your hands will transfer to whatever bait you happen to be using. If this scent is completely unnatural, like gasoline or the smell of smoke, you will get many less bites. You see, trout have very sensitive senses of smell and making sure your hands are free of unnatural odors is a great idea. The easiest way to make sure is to grab a handful of grass or dirt, and rub it into your hands before baiting up.
The next tip is to always make sure that you're fishing when the trout are the most active. How do you know when the trout are the most active? By paying attention to the weather and moon. The "fishing master" that gave me this tip believed in fishing when the fish are the most active, which means he always planned his fishing trips around the weather and/or moon. Knowing about the affect of the weather and moon on fish will go a long way to you being a more successful angler.
The biggest secret trout fishing tip is to always use gang hooks. Gang hooks are the most effective way to present live bait (especially live worms). The 'trout master' that I keep referring to, always used either size 8 or 10 gang hooks for trout fishing. Using gang hooks automatically tips the odds into your favor, because of the natural way in which they allow live bait to be presented. This is especially true for larger, more experienced fish. I've always got five to ten sets of pre-tied gang hooks in my fishing vest.
Follow these simple, yet effective secret trout fishing tips, and you will begin having much more success. How am I so sure of this? Because I personally use these tips and know how effective they are.
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!
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