The Mepps Aglia was recently ranked number 1 by readers of Field and Stream as the top trout fishing lure. Trout spinners are one of anglers’ favorite fishing lures and are effective all year round.
The size of your lure is important. A common rule of thumb to keep in mind is smaller lures will be effective for catching smaller fish and larger lures should be used when fishing for larger fish. A dressed spinner will have a larger profile in the water than regular spinners. This makes plain trout spinners work better for stream trout.
Mepps Aglias sizes range from #00 through #5. Size #00 weights 1/18 of an ounce and is a Mepps Ultra Lite. A #5 Aglia weighs half an ounce. The Mepps Aglia is so popular with fishermen world-wide because it will catch just about any freshwater fish and many species of saltwater fish. Mepps Aglia size #00 and #0 are good for smaller stream trout and size #4 Aglias are good for lunker Rainbow trout. Continue reading ‘Mepps Aglia Spinners for Rainbow Trout Fishing’
Selecting the right Rainbow Trout lures is important but you also have to keep in mind the realtors mantra: location, location, location. Alaska trout fishing offers some of the best places to catch trophy rainbows. Continue reading ‘Alaska Trout Fishing for Rainbow Trout’
Fly fishing is an ancient fishing technique dating back to the 2nd century A.D. in which imitation flies are used to mimic the food found naturally in a trout’s habitat. Feathers, fur, and string are some of the components that artificial flies are made from. Fly fishing rods are much longer than a normal fishing rod but also made of lighter materials. Fly fishing line is heavier than regular fishing line because of the plastic coating which aids in casting and causes the line to float. Continue reading ‘Rainbow Trout Fly Fishing for Beginners’
Berkley Powerbait makes fishing for Rainbow Trout very easy. This article will explain a few of the many different types of Berkley Powerbait and how to use them to catch more Rainbow Trout. Making sure you are using the proper rod, reel, and line is just as important as which rainbow trout lures you use when trout fishing. Use an ultralight rod and reel combination or at the most light action. Your rod should be no bigger than five feet long and your line should not be heavier than four pound test. With this rod and reel combination squared away you can focus on the appropriate trout bait. Continue reading ‘Rainbow Trout Fishing with Berkley Powerbait’
If you are out fishing and want to land some rainbow trout, what is the best trout bait to use? Anglers all across the country would obviously debate this question, so let us spell out some of the top favorite trout baits to give you a notion of the types that are available. Continue reading ‘Choosing the Best Trout Bait’
Rainbow trout provide some of the most enjoyable fishing in all the rivers and streams of North America and the world. Trout make a great meal and are exciting to catch. Continue reading ‘Rainbow Trout: Characteristics and more’
In many spring-fed streams, spinning tackle is the most popular equipment used by rainbow trout fisherman. The spinning blade on the wire flash pumps and pushes through the water and mimics the flashes made by darting creek chubs in these streams. In-line spinners are the lure of choice when fishing for rainbow trout on spinning tackle. Two very popular brands of trout spinners are Mepps and Panther Martin. Continue reading ‘Catching Trout with Trout Spinners’
There are numerous kinds of jigs that can be used for rainbow trout fishing. A jig consists of a weighted head with attached hook and body. Trout jig bodies include tubes, grubs, feathers and minnows which are particularly effective on rainbow trout. Trout jigs are very small; they have a 1/16 to 1/32 ounce jig head. Some jig heads, called mini-jigs, are even as small as 1/80 of an ounce. Continue reading ‘Best Jigs for Rainbow Trout’
Fly fishing is probably the most frequently thought of method used when trout fishing. Although the most popular way to fly fish is by using a fly rod, it is also possible to use a spinning rod with a small bobber attached 18 to 24 inches up from the fly to aid in casting. Continue reading ‘Trout Flies for Lunker Rainbows’
The trout fisherman has a lot of options available to him when fishing with trout bait. Trout bait can range anywhere from live bait such as nightcrawlers to homemade dough baits. These baits can be grouped into three categories: human food, prepared trout dough bait, and live bait. Continue reading ‘Best Trout Bait for Rainbow Trout’