More than twenty years ago I had the pleasure of knowing and learning from the best trout angler I've since come in contact with. During the time he was still wading the local trout rivers, he taught me many tips for fishing for trout. In this article, I'm going to reveal three of these tips that I consider to be some of the most productive. He taught me many more than 3 tips, but as I said the three I'm going to reveal in this article have always worked extremely well for me when fishing for trout.

The man that taught me these tips for fishing for trout was able to catch not only numbers of trout, but also very large trout, out of rivers where other anglers didn't think trout of that sized even lived in. He was truly a trout fishing "master", and I'm glad I had the pleasure of learning from him during his time on this planet. Now down to the business of revealing these 3 surefire tips so that you can add them to your trout fishing repertoire, what do you say?

1. Pay Attention To Your Hands - Trout have a very sensitive sense of small and can detect unnatural odors very easily. And guess what happens if the trout you're attempting to catch detect an unnatural odor on your bait? That's right, they will tend not to bite it. This is especially true for larger, more experienced trout. In order to make sure that your hands are free from any unnatural odors, grab a handful of grass or dirt before baiting up, and rub in into your hands. This will eliminate any unnatural scents that may be present.
Always Use Gang Hooks - Whenever live bait is employed, my mentor was an advocate for gang hooks. Gang hooks are simply a pair of small hooks tied in tandem, which enable live bait (and especially live worms) to be presented in a totally natural manner. These hooks also give you the ability to hook those 'short striking' trout. When trout fishing, gang hooks are a "must have" item, a sure fire tip for catching more trout. Use the Weather & Moon to Your Advantage -My mentor insisted on using the weather and moon to his advantage when trout fishing. These to forces of Mother Nature have as much to do with catching fish as the bait or lure you use. This is why using the weather & moon to your advantage is a sure fire tip to catching more trout. Being on the water when the trout are the most active will pay huge dividends in your catch rates.

Begin using these three tips sooner, rather than later, and you will experience much more success when fishing for trout. These tips have made me a much better trout angler, and if they work for me, they will work for anyone. And never forget what Steven Wright said of us anglers, "There's a fine line between fishing and standing on the shore looking like an idiot". Amen Steven, Amen.

As trout anglers, we all want to catch more trout, right? Well, in this article I'm going to reveal 3 tips that will help almost anyone catch more trout on their next fishing excursion. More than 20 years ago I had the pleasure of knowing (and learning from) a man I've always considered to be a trout fishing master. This man was able to catch trophy trout out of rivers and streams that other anglers didn't believe trout of that size swam in. He also caught "normal" sized trout at a very high rate.

This man taught me these 3 tips which have enabled me to be a much more effective trout angler. They will do the same for you as soon as you implement them. As trout anglers we should always be trying to increase our knowledge base in order to become better angler. This article will help you with that. Then it's up to you to go out and spend as much time on the water as you can. There are very few things that will help you as much as practice.

That being said, let's get down to the business of the 3 tips that will help you catch more trout, shall we?

1. Pay Attention To Your Hands - This might sound strange, but the scents on your hands transfer to your bait, and if those scents are unnatural, you will get many less bites from fish like trout. Trout have a very sensitive sense of smell. This is why paying attention to your hands and more importantly eliminating any unnatural odors on your hands is so important. A great tip is to grab a handful of grass or dirt and rub it into your hands before baiting up. This will eliminate any unnatural scents that might be present on your hands.
2. Where Polarized Sunglasses - Wearing a quality pair of polarized sunglasses is of the utmost importance to the serious trout angler. They allow you to see your line much better, and even see the trout before and during the fight. I used to think this was BS, but then I realized that it was because I had always purchased cheap polarized sunglasses (under $25)! As soon as I purchased a pair of quality polarized sun glasses, I realized what all the fuss was about. Wear a quality pair of polarized sunglasses whenever you're trout fishing.
3. Understand The Weather & Moon - This tip is also quite simple. The weather and moon play a very large role in whether or not you catch fish. This is why understanding this phenomenon is of such value to anglers. Learn how the weather and moon affect trout, and you will become much more successful.

Use one or all three of these simple tips sooner, rather than later. They are all amazingly effective and will help anyone catch more trout. How am I so sure of this? Simply because I've been using them all for more than 20 years and know how effective they are.

In this article I'm going to outline 3 tips to help anyone catch more fish. These tips come from more than 50 years of combined fishing experience and can be employed by any angler. No matter what type of fishing you prefer, these tips will help you enjoy more fishing success. None of us should ever forget what Steven Wright said about fishing, "There's a fine line between fishing and standing on the shore looking like an idiot." I'm not sure any truer words have ever been spoken and with any luck this article will help you avoid that latter part of that quote. If you want to catch more fish there is nothing that helps like practice. There is simply no substitute for spending time on the water practicing your craft. The next closest thing to practice for becoming a better angler is to study your craft (which is what you're doing by reading this article). The more tips and techniques you can get the better. Some will work for you, some won't, but the point is that educating yourself is never a bad thing. So, let's get down to business, shall we? Here are the 3 tips that will help you become a better angler, and thus catch more fish.

1. Pay Attention To Your Hands – Your hands are very important to fishing, or more specifically the scents that are on your hands. Any scents that are on your hands will transfer to whatever bait or lure you're using. If this scent is unnatural to the fish they will tend not to bite. This might not be true for smaller, more inexperienced fish, but for larger experienced fish this rule is most certainly true. We want to make be sure that our hands are free of any unnatural odors. The easiest way to accomplish this is by grabbing a handful of grass of dirt and rubbing it into your hands before handling your bait or lure.
2. Pay Attention To Mother Nature – Mother Nature has an amazing impact on the feeding behavior of fish. When I use the term 'Mother Nature', I'm referring specifically to the weather and moon. By knowing when the weather and moon, or one of the two is in your favor as an angler is of the utmost importance. If you've ever had one of those epic days fishing where it seemed like you could do no wrong, it was more than likely due to these two forces of Mother Nature, rather than your prowess as an angler. Learn about the weather & moon and the ways they affect fishing, and you'll start catching more fish.
3. Pay Attention To Your Eyes – Having a quality pair of polarized glasses is a tip that can help any angler catch more fish. In the flowing waters of a river or stream polarized glasses are a must, not only for seeing the fish, but also seeing your line. Any bass fisherman who has fished for spawning bass knows exactly what I'm referring to as well. Pay attention to your eyes by getting yourself a pair of quality polarized sun glasses. With polarized glasses, like most things remember: you get what you pay for.

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Are you interested in knowing how to rig Powerbait to catch more trout? I assume so, or you wouldn't be reading this article. In this article I'm going to reveal the best way to rig Powerbait to catch more trout, and the best times to use said trout rig. These two valuable pieces of information will help anyone catch more trout on their next fishing outing. When talking about trout and Powerbait I think it's important to describe what it is we're fishing for. When you use Powerbait for trout the bottom line is that you're fishing for stocked fish, rather than 'native' fish. These are trout that have been raised and 'planted' by the government. There's nothing wrong with this, it's just the way it is. For the most part the rig that I'm going to describe is used for still fishing in lakes. This can be modified as you see fit, but for me, Powerbait is only used when still fishing is lakes for stocked trout. Many people ask what color Powerbait is best. I've always said that I've never believed that it matters. If one color isn't working, try another color, it's as simple as that. Stocked trout are no very sophisticated (to say the least) and I simply don't think that color matters much. The important thing to remember is that whatever color you use, make sure that it floats. Flotation is the important aspect this type of trout bait. Begin by taking the end of your line and slipping on an egg sinker (1/4 to ˝ ounce). Now tie on a small barrel swivel (size 10 or 12). The barrel swivel acts as a "stopper" for the weight and helps to prevent line twist. Now tie on a set of pre-tied gang hooks, size 8 or 10 is usually best. Now add enough Powerbait to each hook to completely cover each hook. In other words, when you're done you'll have two balls of Powerbait hanging from the end of your line. This is how to rig Powerbait to catch more trout. Now cast this rig into the lake, let it sink, and slowly reel in the slack line. Now prop your rod against an immovable object and wait. Your line should be completely taught. The rod tip will bounce when you start to get a bite (it shouldn’t take long). Now how do you make sure that you're fishing at the best time? The best time to be on the water fishing is determined by the weather and moon. All you have to do is pay attention to the weather and moon, and plan your fishing trips accordingly. Seriously, the weather and moon have an incredible impact on the feeding activity of trout and the better you understand this phenomenon the better. This might sound strange, but it's nonetheless true. Begin using these tips sooner, rather than later and you will begin catching more trout. Albeit stocked trout, but hey sometimes an anglers got to do what he or she has to do.