| This article will outline to different, yet very | | | | Second add a few split shot sinkers to your line |
| effective ways to catch a trout. These | | | | above the swivel for weight. Now a live worm (or |
| techniques can be used by any trout fisherman to | | | | half of a worm in the case of night crawlers) is |
| catch freshwater trout such as rainbow or brown | | | | added to the set of gang hooks as trout bait. The |
| trout, from either a lake or a flowing river or | | | | goal with this technique is to have your offering |
| stream. One of the techniques is more useful | | | | "roll" along the bottom as it flows naturally with |
| when fishing for trout in lakes or ponds, while the | | | | the current of the river or stream. You will want |
| other is great for catching trout from rivers. The | | | | your bail closed when using this technique and it is |
| bottom line is that after reading this article you will | | | | also a good idea to "follow" your drift (your live |
| no doubt know how to catch a trout. | | | | bait) with the tip of your rod as it flows through |
| Before I get down to ways to catch a trout it's | | | | the drift. Your drift will be over when your bait is |
| important to point out the importance of the size | | | | directly downstream of your position in the river. |
| fishing rod, reel, and line that is employed when | | | | With practice this technique is extremely effective |
| fishing for trout, because many anglers tend to | | | | and certainly a great way to catch a trout. |
| use gear that's entirely too heavy when fishing | | | | - The Casting Bubble Technique - The casting |
| for these beautiful fish. As far as rods and reels | | | | bubble technique is best employed when fishing |
| are concerned, when fishing for trout you always | | | | for trout in lakes and ponds, although the |
| want to use ultra light rods and reels. When it | | | | technique works well when fishing river "pools" as |
| comes to fishing line, four or six pound test | | | | well. This technique involves very little fishing gear |
| monofilament is perfect for trout fishing. The | | | | as well. All you will need is: a casting bubble, a |
| "lighter the better" is a great rule when it comes | | | | leader, a swivel, and a few fishing flies. The |
| to fishing for trout. | | | | casting bubble technique is a way to fly fish while |
| With that being said, lets get down to the 2 | | | | using spin fishing gear and is a great way to catch |
| different, yet effective ways to catch a trout, | | | | a trout. The casting bubble gives you the ability to |
| shall we? | | | | cast and fish lightweight trout flies effectively. The |
| - The Live Bait Technique - The live bait technique | | | | keys to this technique are to let the water |
| is best employed when fishing for trout in the | | | | completely "settle" after casting out and to |
| flowing waters of a river or stream. A river or | | | | retrieve you fly slowly. A very slow or "stop and |
| stream that can be waded and fished effectively | | | | start" retrieve is usually very effective when |
| is a perfect candidate. This technique involves only | | | | fishing with a casting bubble. |
| four pieces of equipment/gear: split shot sinkers, | | | | No matter where you fish for trout, one of these |
| swivels (preferably barrel), gang hooks (preferably | | | | techniques will no doubt work perfectly and you |
| pre-tied), and live bait (preferably live worms). | | | | will never again have to ask the question how to |
| First, tie a swivel onto your line and tie a set of | | | | catch a trout. |
| gang hooks to the opposite side of the swivel. | | | | |