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Trout Catching Tips
Author: Trevor Kugler
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There are many articles on fishing. Fishing tips and advice of
all kinds abound on the internet. What about on catching? I
mean, that's what we all want to do right? We want to catch more
fish, not necessarily just fish for them. It's like a wise man
once said, "there's a fine line between fishing and
catching". In this article I'm going to discuss some things
that will help you catch more trout, not just fish for them.
These tips aren't just reserved for trout. They're actually
reserved for any fish that swims within the current of a river.
I've personally used these techniques to catch both Smallmouth
Bass and Walleye, as well as Trout and various other none-game
species
Don't disturb Your Fishing Area - I've seen many anglers
wade directly through the area they intend to fish, turn around,
and fish the area they just waded through! This is a mistake. If
you spook an area by wading through it, your chances of catching
a quality fish are slim and none. Fish the area, and then wade
through it if you must. And if you need a better angle, go
upstream, wade across, and then walk back down to your fishing
area.
Live Bait Must Be Lively - For example, worms. Worms
must be lively to work effectively. A half dead worm is of
little use to the angler. Employing a bait bag is a wonderful
idea. Then when the worms are looking a bit "under the weather"
simply dip the entire bait bag into the cold water to liven the
worms' right back up.
Use The Proper Test Fishing Line - Remember fish have
great eyesight underwater, and if you're using heavy line, the
fish are more apt to see it. I've been walking along streams on
many occasions and seen old fishing line that had to be 10 or 12
pound test! This is complete overkill for river and stream
fishing (unless big browns, steelhead, or salmon are involved).
I suggest no more than 6 pound test for most all river and
stream fishing.
Use Gang Hooks - Gang Hooks are the best way to present
live bait (especially worms). A set of gang hooks is simply 2
small hooks tied in tandem. Gang hooks enable the angler to
present their bait in a completely natural manner, while the
hooks are all but invisible. This is obviously to the angler's
advantage. Not to mention the fact that with 2 hooks, you're
effectively doubling your chances of a hook set.
Pay Attention To Your Hands - Fish (especially trout)
have a very good sense of smell. The scents on your hands will
transfer to your bait. For example, if you were filling up your
car with gas and spilled a little on your hands, that smell will
get on your bait and result in fewer bites. I always rub my
hands in dirt or a handful of grass, just to make sure. Doing
this will help neutralize any strange odors that might be on
your hands and that may in turn end up on your bait.
These simple tips/techniques will help you catch more trout (as
well as other fish), not just fish for them. Remember, although
the act of fishing is relaxing and great, most times we really
want to catch fish too. Not just fish for them.
About the author:
Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing.com. He has more than
15 years of business experience and 25 years of fishing
experience. He currently raises his 3 year old daughter in the
heart of trout fishing country.....Montana.
The
Original Bait Pouch!!.
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