| In this article I will use my 25 plus years of trout | | | | using four pound test monofilament fishing line. |
| fishing experience to provide you with some 'real | | | | Not only is using ultralight equipment and line more |
| world' trout fishing tips for beginning trout | | | | effective for trout fishing, it also makes you a |
| fishermen. For beginners trout fishing can be a | | | | much better angler all the way around. Using light |
| challenge and starting off on the right foot can | | | | gear makes you learn to "play" your catch (which |
| make all the difference in the world. Keep these | | | | in my opinion is what fishing is all about). |
| simple tips and rules in mind as you start trout | | | | The next thing all trout fishing beginners need to |
| fishing and you will have a lot more fun and | | | | keep in mind is the size of their lure or hooks. For |
| experience much more success. | | | | the most part small lures and hooks should be |
| When it comes to trout fishing for beginners the | | | | employed when fishing for trout. For example if |
| first thin g to keep in mind is the type of fishing | | | | spinners are being used sizes in the 1/32 to 1/16 |
| gear that is employed. All too often I see people | | | | ounce range are a good place to start. If bait is |
| attempting to use fishing gear that's much too | | | | being used hooks in the size 8 and size 10 range |
| heavy. When it comes to trout fishing your gear, | | | | are perfect. For bait such as worms, gang hooks |
| and by gear I mean your rod, reel, and line, are | | | | are a great way to implement small hooks into |
| as important as anything. If you use fishing gear | | | | your trout fishing repertoire. |
| that too heavy when fishing for these fish, it will | | | | When a beginner is fishing for trout all too often |
| greatly affect your catch rates. | | | | they don't pay any attention to their clothing. |
| Trout are found mainly in cold clear water, which | | | | Trout have very keen eyesight and can easily |
| means that ultralight fishing gear should always be | | | | notice anything "out of the ordinary". For this |
| employed. An ultralight rod and matching reel are | | | | reason you always want to wear drab colored |
| the way to go when fishing for these beautifully | | | | clothing when fishing for trout. When trout notice |
| colored fish. Your line is also extremely important | | | | you, they are much less apt to bite your offering |
| when fishing for trout. You should use fishing line | | | | and they are much less apt to notice you when |
| that's as light as possible. I personally use four | | | | you are wearing drab colored clothing. Stay away |
| pound test for almost all of my trout fishing and | | | | from any clothing that makes you stand out. |
| line heavier than six pound test should almost | | | | If these tips seem simplistic that's because they |
| never be employed when fishing for trout. | | | | are. I learned long ago that when it comes to |
| If you think that line of this size is too light, | | | | fishing for trout the simple things are often the |
| consider the fact that I regularly catch trout and | | | | most effective. Learn these things as a beginner |
| smallmouth bass in the 4-6 pound range while | | | | and you will be much better off. |