| Fishing for trout, here's a subject that it seems | | | | bait (especially live worms) that I've ever seen, |
| like many people write articles about, yet don't | | | | and I use them to this day. As a matter of fact, |
| have a clue what they're writing about. Trout | | | | I wouldn't even consider fishing with live bait |
| fishing, at least as far as larger more experienced | | | | without having some pre-tied gang hooks with |
| fish are concerned, it a fairly technical activity. | | | | me. Gang hooks have become as much a part of |
| There are certain tips and tricks that should be | | | | my fishing repertoire as my fishing rod! |
| employed, all of which will dramatically increase | | | | Another big factor in trout fishing is making sure |
| your catch rates. This article is about those tips | | | | that you're on the water when the fish are the |
| and tricks. | | | | most apt to bite. This may sound strange, but it's |
| More than 20 years ago I had the pleasure of | | | | true. You can make sure your on the water at |
| fishing with and learning from the best trout | | | | the most opportune times simply by studying the |
| angler I've since known, and most of these tips | | | | weather and moon a little bit. For example, do |
| were taught to me by him. He was renowned in | | | | you know what frontal systems are considered |
| the area of Central Pennsylvania where I grew up | | | | "fish catching" fronts? As a matter of fact, the |
| as being a "trout fishing master". And I must | | | | answers that you need can be found by paying |
| admit, he had the mounts on the wall to prove it! | | | | attention to the weather and moon. These two |
| The first thing that this man insisted on when | | | | forces of nature have a huge impact on your fish |
| fishing for trout was the use of ultra light gear. By | | | | catching ability. |
| 'gear' I'm referring specifically to your rod, reel, | | | | The final thing that my fishing mentor believed in |
| and fishing line. In his opinion, nothing larger than | | | | was having an efficient and effective way of |
| ultra light gear should be used for this type of | | | | carrying your bait. That's why he came up with |
| fishing. I have since stood by this rule, with great | | | | the concept of a bait bag. This small bag hangs |
| success, and have come to the conclusion that | | | | off of your fishing vest and carries your bait |
| my fishing mentor was dead on about the use of | | | | (especially live worms while you are fishing. This |
| ultra light gear for fishing for these fish. He also | | | | way there's almost no wasted fishing time baiting |
| believed that your ultra light rod and reel should | | | | up. Your bait is always literally at your fingertips |
| be spooled with four-pound test (or lighter) when | | | | waiting to be used. A bait bag was an integral part |
| fishing for trout. | | | | of his trout fishing repertoire and is for me to this |
| The other thing this man believed in was the use | | | | day. |
| of gang hooks. These are simply a pair of small | | | | Follow these simple yet effective tips and tricks |
| hooks tied in tandem that he would tie himself. | | | | on your next trip and see what happens? You |
| These hooks are the best way to present live | | | | won't be disappointed, I promise you that. |