| Okay, this might seem simple enough, after all | | | | If your fishing line is too heavy, the trout can see |
| you just form your Powerbait into a ball around | | | | it underwater, and if this is the case, they will |
| your hook and your good to go, right? Well | | | | tend not to bite. So make sure that you're |
| technically yes, but there are some tips and | | | | employing light fishing line (no heavier than |
| techniques that can make your use of it much | | | | six-pound test) when using Powerbait to fish for |
| more effective. That's what this article is about. | | | | trout. |
| How to use this synthetic bait in the most | | | | The best way to make a Powerbait rig is this: |
| effective and efficient way so that you can catch | | | | grab the end of your line and slip on an egg sinker |
| more fish. | | | | (1/4 to ½ an ounce). You need enough |
| For the purposes of this article, I'm going to focus | | | | weight to keep your rig on the bottom, and that's |
| on the bait that comes in little jars, and is mainly | | | | it, so if it's windy, you'll need a heavier sinker. |
| used to fish for trout. Not any trout, but mainly | | | | Once the egg sinker has been slipped onto the line |
| stocked trout. In my experience, native trout | | | | tie on a barrel swivel (size 10 or 12) as a |
| aren't nearly as interested in Powerbait as their | | | | "stopper". At this point tie on a set of pre-tied #8 |
| stocked cousins (who were born and grew up in a | | | | or #10 gang hooks. Gang hooks give you the |
| hatchery somewhere). The other thing that I've | | | | ability to double the amount of bait that you have |
| noticed about fishing with this type of bait is that | | | | floating off of the bottom. Now add enough |
| it is most effective in still fishing situations, rather | | | | Powerbait to each hook to completely cover each |
| than in rivers and streams. | | | | hook. This is the rig and the best way to use this |
| That being said, let's get down to the business of | | | | type of bait. |
| how to use this jarred bait. As I eluded to earlier, | | | | Now cast this rig out and let it sink. Once it's on |
| I'm going to focus on still fishing with Powerbait, | | | | bottom, simply reel in the slack line until your line |
| because still fishing is the most effective way to | | | | is completely taught. You're incidentally going to |
| use this form of synthetic bait. The important | | | | want to rest you rod against some sort of solid |
| factor to remember when still fishing with it is the | | | | object. Now you wait for bites. You can tell you're |
| fact that it floats. If for same reason you have a | | | | getting a bite because the rod tip will begin to |
| form of synthetic bait that doesn't float, get | | | | bounce. Another great tip is to make sure that |
| some that does. The bait floating is a key to | | | | you're fishing at the most opportune times Having |
| success. You see, when your synthetic bait floats, | | | | the weather and/or moon in your favor makes a |
| and is rigged properly (which you will learn in this | | | | huge difference in the amount of bites you will |
| article) it then floats above any underwater debris | | | | get. |
| that might cause you problems. | | | | If you've ever wondered how to use Powerbait, |
| The other thing to remember when fishing in this | | | | this is it. This technique (rig) is extremely effective |
| manner is to always use light line. In my opinion | | | | when using this "play dough" as bait. If you ever |
| anything over six-pound test is overkill. As I said, | | | | wondered how to use this type of bait, now you |
| we're mostly fishing for trout when using this | | | | know. |
| type of bait, and trout have very keen eyesight. | | | | |