06-27-2008, 04:10 PM
In this article I'm going to outline a few tips for catching more trout with bait. When I refer to the word "bait", I'm referring mainly to live bait, and more specifically live worms. Although many types of "live bait" are effective for trout fishing, very few are as readily available and effective as live worms. In any case the tips contained in this article can be easily modified to your favorite trout bait.
When it comes to fishing for trout with bait you need to take into account the fact that trout live in cold clear water most of the time. Couple this with the fact that trout have very keen eyesight and it means that you need to pay attention to your fishing line. When trout fishing you should always use fishing line that's as light as possible, so as not to spook the fish. As an example, I rarely use fishing line that's heavier than four pound test when trout fishing with bait.
Now let's get down to the actual tips for catching more trout with bait, shall we?
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<li>Fish At The Proper Times - What do I mean by this? Simply that you need to be on the water when the trout are the most active. This is accomplished by learning how the weather and moon impact fishing. These two forces of Mother Nature have a lot to do with fish behavior, and the better you understand about how this works, the better off you'll be. If you want to catch more trout with bait (or anything else) familiarize yourself with the weather and moon.</li>
<li>Use Gang Hooks - This is probably the most important live bait fishing tip you will ever get. Gang hooks (especially when using live worms) are the most effective way to present live bait (especially live worms) to fish. Gang hooks are simply a pair of small hooks tied in tandem that enable live bait to be presented in an outstretched and natural manner. This makes an amazing difference in the number of bites you receive. The bottom line is that if you would like to catch more trout with bait, start using live worms to present you worms in a natural way, the way God intended.</li>
<li>Pay Attention To Your Hands - Any scents that are on your hands will transfer to whatever bait you use and cost you bites. This is why paying attention to your hands is so important to trout fishing. Not to mention the fact that trout have a very sensitive sense of smell. A great practice is to grab a handful of grass or dirt before baiting up, and rub it into your hands. This will eliminate any unnatural odors that might be present.</li>
<li>Be Efficient - What do I mean by being efficient? Well, when we're discussing bait fishing, I'm referring to having an effective method for carrying and using your bait. This is where the <a target="_new" href="http://www.jrwfishing.com/bait_pouch.asp">remarkable bait bag</a> comes into play. The concept couldn't be simpler, however once you start using a bait bag to carry your live bait (especially worms), you'll wonder how you ever fished without it. This ingenious device saves a TON of time baiting up and re-baiting, which means more time for fishing!</li>
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These simple, yet extremely effective tips will help anyone catch more trout with bait. How am I so sure of this fact? Because I've personally used every one of these tips for more than twenty years and know how effective they are. And believe me, if they're effective for me, they'll be effective for anyone.
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When it comes to fishing for trout with bait you need to take into account the fact that trout live in cold clear water most of the time. Couple this with the fact that trout have very keen eyesight and it means that you need to pay attention to your fishing line. When trout fishing you should always use fishing line that's as light as possible, so as not to spook the fish. As an example, I rarely use fishing line that's heavier than four pound test when trout fishing with bait.
Now let's get down to the actual tips for catching more trout with bait, shall we?
<ol>
<li>Fish At The Proper Times - What do I mean by this? Simply that you need to be on the water when the trout are the most active. This is accomplished by learning how the weather and moon impact fishing. These two forces of Mother Nature have a lot to do with fish behavior, and the better you understand about how this works, the better off you'll be. If you want to catch more trout with bait (or anything else) familiarize yourself with the weather and moon.</li>
<li>Use Gang Hooks - This is probably the most important live bait fishing tip you will ever get. Gang hooks (especially when using live worms) are the most effective way to present live bait (especially live worms) to fish. Gang hooks are simply a pair of small hooks tied in tandem that enable live bait to be presented in an outstretched and natural manner. This makes an amazing difference in the number of bites you receive. The bottom line is that if you would like to catch more trout with bait, start using live worms to present you worms in a natural way, the way God intended.</li>
<li>Pay Attention To Your Hands - Any scents that are on your hands will transfer to whatever bait you use and cost you bites. This is why paying attention to your hands is so important to trout fishing. Not to mention the fact that trout have a very sensitive sense of smell. A great practice is to grab a handful of grass or dirt before baiting up, and rub it into your hands. This will eliminate any unnatural odors that might be present.</li>
<li>Be Efficient - What do I mean by being efficient? Well, when we're discussing bait fishing, I'm referring to having an effective method for carrying and using your bait. This is where the <a target="_new" href="http://www.jrwfishing.com/bait_pouch.asp">remarkable bait bag</a> comes into play. The concept couldn't be simpler, however once you start using a bait bag to carry your live bait (especially worms), you'll wonder how you ever fished without it. This ingenious device saves a TON of time baiting up and re-baiting, which means more time for fishing!</li>
</ol>
These simple, yet extremely effective tips will help anyone catch more trout with bait. How am I so sure of this fact? Because I've personally used every one of these tips for more than twenty years and know how effective they are. And believe me, if they're effective for me, they'll be effective for anyone.
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