Showing posts with label trout fishing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label trout fishing. Show all posts

Thursday, March 17, 2011

How To Catch Rainbow Trout - 3 Effective Ways To Catch Rainbow Trout




Many anglers are interested in how to catch a rainbow trout and in this article I will outline three effective ways to accomplish this task. I have been fishing for (and catching) rainbow trout for more than two decades and in that time have learned many tips and tricks that have made me a much more successful trout fishermen. I personally use these three fishing methods to catch trout to this day and if you want to know how to catch rainbow trout, this article is for you.



Before I list the techniques themselves it's important to point out that I am not a fly fishermen. Many people tend to equate "trout fishing" to "fly fishing", however I am not, nor have I ever been a fly fishermen. Although one of the flowing three ways to catch a rainbow trout involves the use of an artificial fly (as flies are an excellent trout bait), the following methods don't involve "fly fishing" in the traditional sense. With that being said, let's get down to business, what do you say?





The Spinner Method - Small in-line spinners are an excellent way to catch rainbow trout and anyone interested in how to catch rainbow trout will be well served by having small spinners as part of their trout fishing arsenal. Spinners can be used in both lake and river fishing scenarios and a great tip is to attach your spinner to your line by using a two to four foot leader that is attached to your line using a small barrel swivel. This will help to keep the spinner from twisting your line and allow the in-line spinner to perform as it was designed to perform in the water. Varying the speed of your retrieve by 'snapping' your rod tip as the spinner is retrieved is an excellent way to trigger bites from hungry rainbow trout as well.

The Casting Bubble Method - The casting bubble method is the best way to use an artificial fly as bait (artificial flies are very effective as bait for rainbow trout) without having to be a "fly fisherman". Using a casting bubble enables you to add weight to your line so that a lightweight artificial fly can be cast and retrieved effectively in an attempt to rel=nofollow [http://www.jrwfishing.com/castingbubblecombo.html]catch rainbow trout. The casting bubble method is a great way to catch trout and should be added to any serious trout fisherman's repertoire sooner rather than later.

The Live Worm Method - As the name obviously suggests, this way of catching a trout involves the use of live worms (either red worms or nightcrawlers) that have been pinched in half. The goal is to use a live worm or portion of a live worm that is from two to four inches long that is presented to the trout in an outstretched and natural manner. Presenting the live worm in an outstretched and natural manner makes it much more enticing to the trout that you are attempting to catch. This fact is especially true in river fishing situations. A live worm that has been rigged naturally and is allowed to flow naturally with the current of a river containing trout is an excellent way to learn how to catch a rainbow trout.





The bottom line is that if you are interested in learning how to catch a rainbow trout, the aforementioned ways are all extremely effective. Add on or all of them to your trout fishing arsenal on your next trout fishing excursion.



Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than 25 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his five year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country.



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Sunday, May 10, 2009

Florida Sea Trout Fishing Techniques


Have you ever been sea trout fishing in Florida? If not, you don't know what you're missing. There are several members of the sea trout species and they all belong to the drum family. The drum family got its name because they have an air bladder that makes an odd grunting noise as they move through the water. It's believed that the sounds they make are closely related to their behavior during the spawning season and when gathering together in groups.

The sea trout is a fun species to go fishing for and they make a great meal. They tend to follow certain habits so this makes it easy to find them. For example, if you find the sea trout to be plentiful in a certain spot during an incoming tide, they will most likely be in that same spot the next time the tide comes in, if the other conditions are the same. They are simply creatures of habit and the experienced angler takes advantage of this.

When you run across a school of sea trout, pay attention to what's going on around you. The tide is not the only thing that you need to be aware of. What is the weather like? Is it cloudy, sunny, windy or calm? What time of day are you fishing? Even the moon phase will make a difference. You will need all of this information if you plan to come back to that spot when the sea trout will return.

If you are catching them in one spot during the early morning on a sunny day, they may not be in that spot during the late afternoon on a cloudy day. The conditions have to be the same for this species to return. Keeping a journal is a great way to keep up with all this information.

Best Sea Trout Fishing Techniques

Finding the sea trout is half the battle, once you have accomplished that, you are ready to start fishing. There are several techniques used when fishing for sea trout. It's up to you to choose the one that suits you the best depending on your skill level and gear. It doesn't matter if you have access to a boat because you can catch the sea trout from the shoreline, piers and bridges just as easily as you can from a boat. So don't feel like you are missing out if you're just visiting and can't get out on the water. You can still have a very productive fishing trip.

Dan Eggertsen is a fishing researcher and enthusiast who is committed to providing the best saltwater fishing information possible. Go to http://www.asksaltw aterfishing. com/editorials/ 4_florida- sea-trout- fishing-techniqu es.html for more information on trout fishing.