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As trout fishing season begins in most areas of the country, many anglers are looking for tips to help them catch more and bigger trout. Well, this article will provide some of those tips that many trout anglers are looking for. In this article I'm going to reveal some proven tips and techniques that have been gained through more than 50 years of combined trout fishing experience.

For the most part, these tips are for the river and/or stream trout angler. Catching trout from the flowing waters of a river or stream is amazingly relaxing and enjoyable and is my personal favorite way to fish for trout. Not to mention the fact that whenever most people think of 'trout fishing', they automatically think of fishing in a river and or stream for these beautiful fish.

The first thing to keep in mind is that trout have very keen eyesight and can easily detect movement and or colors on the bank. This means that as anglers we want to stand out as little as is possible. Being draped in camouflage isn't necessary, but wearing drab clothing that doesn't stand out is a great idea. Wearing "loud" or colorful clothing is a big mistake if you're looking for more and bigger trout.

Do you pay any attention to your hands when trout fishing? Or more specifically any scents that might be on your hands? Well you should, because unnatural odors on you bait will cost you bites. A good practice is to grab a handful of grass or dirt and rub it into your hands before baiting up. This will help eliminate any unnatural odors that might be on your hands.

The next thing to keep in mind is your ability to see into the water. This is where a quality pair of polarized sunglasses comes into play. The quality aspect of the term 'quality polarized sunglasses' is highly important. When it comes to polarized sunglasses you get what you pay for, it's as simple as that. Any manufacturer that you've heard of will do the trick. There are some amazing deals available for anyone willing to look for them. The point is that polarized sunglasses are a must for catching more and bigger trout.

The next thing to keep in mind is that you're on the water when the trout are the most active. How do you do this? Simply by paying attention to the weather and moon. These two forces of Mother Nature have an incredible impact on the feeding behavior of trout, and understanding how this all works is of a huge advantage to any angler. The bottom line is that by fishing when the trout are the most active will result in you catching more and bigger trout.

The final thing to keep in mind when fishing for trout is the type of hooks you use. Gang hooks should always be used when trout fishing, especially when using live worms as bait. Gang hooks enable you to present live bait in a totally natural manner, which makes a huge difference in bite rates. Also, large trout only bite bait that appears completely natural, which was what gang hooks allow you to do. If you're looking for more and/or bigger trout begin using gang hooks, it's as simple as that.

Updated on: 7/18/2008
Ultra Light Fishing – 3 Keys To Success
One of the most enjoyable and effective ways to catch freshwater fish is by using ultra light fishing gear. By 'ultra light gear' I'm referring specifically to the rod, reel, line, and hooks that are employed while fishing. These four pieces of 'gear' are the most important part of ultra light fishing no matter what species of fish you prefer to fish for. Once you try ultra light fishing, it can be difficult to return to regular fishing. The fact of the matter is that ultra light fishing is simply using gear that’s matched to the type of fish that you're attempting to catch and makes fishing much more enjoyable. For example, did you realize that six pound test monofilament fishing line can withstand six pounds of pressure at it's weakest point? Six pounds of weight is quite a lot of weight, and this doesn't take into account the drag and bend in the rod, which also help to take pressure off of the fishing line. The point is that six pond test really isn't that "light". Here's a real world example for you. I've personally hooked and landed a eight pound walleye in a lake while using four pond test monofilament fishing line. I've also hooked and landed a five pound rainbow trout in a small river using the same setup. Ultra light fishing makes anyone a much better angler, and puts an emphasis on "playing" your catch, which to me is what fishing is all about. In any case, let's get down to the 3 keys to ultra light fishing success, shall we?

Your Line - Always pay attention to, and change your fishing line. When using light line it's important to make sure that the line is always "fresh". When the line becomes used and frayed, it's much more likely to break. My general rule of thumb during the fishing season is to change my line once a month, IU would suggest that you do the same.
Your Eyes - When ultra light fishing watching your line is very important. Watching your line helps to see bites, as well as nuances in your line that could cause problems. Being able to see the fish before and during the fight is also a key to ultra light fishing success. This is why your having a quality pair of polarized glasses is important to the ultra light angler.
Your Hooks - When ultra light fishing your hooks are very important. This is especially true for those of you who are like me and use live bait. Firstly, you always want your hooks to be as sharp as possible. Next, you want to make sure that you use gang hooks. Gang hooks are simply a pair of small hooks tied in tandem, thus enabling you to present live bait in a completely natural manner. Whenever you're ultra light fishing with live bait, make sure you have pre-tied gang hooks available and ready to use.

These 3 keys to success will help you become a much more successful ultra light angler. If you're new to ultra light fishing, just wait until you hook and land your first 3 pound rainbow trout or smallmouth bass on ultra light gear. It's as much fun as can be had with your clothes on and you will then be an ultra light fisherperson forever, I promise you.

Updated on: 7/10/2008
Live Bait Fishing Strategies
As fishing season begins in most areas of the United States I figured that it was the perfect time to discuss some live bait fishing strategies that will help any angler catch more fish. When the term 'live bait fishing' is uttered, it usually means either live worm or live minnow fishing. These are the two most popular firms of live bait used in freshwater. No matter what type of live bait you choose to use, this article will help you be a more successful angler. Let begin with the scents that might be present on our hands. This is an often overlooked aspect of live bait fishing, and one that's very important. Any unnatural scents that are on your hands (such as gasoline from gassing up your car) will transfer to your bait and cost you bites. There is no question that unnatural scents on your live bait will cost you bites. This is why making sure that your hands are free of any unnatural odors is so important. The best way to accomplish this is by grabbing a handful of grass or dirt before baiting up and rubbing it into your hands. This simple act will eliminate this problem. The next thing to consider is you fishing line. The more visible your fishing line is, the more likely it is that the fish will see it. If the fish detect your fishing line, they are that much less apt to bite. This is especially true when fishing with live bait, and even truer when fishing in clear water. Make sure that you always use fishing line that's as thin as you can get away with when fishing with live bait. The next strategy is to always make sure that you're on the water when the fish are the most active. This is accomplished by paying attention to the weather and moon. These two forces of Mother Nature have an incredible impact on the feeding activity of fish. The better that you understand how these two forces of Mother Nature affect fishing, the more successful you will be. Pay attention to the weather and moon and you'll always be on the water at the most opportune times. The final live bait fishing strategy that I have for you is to always present your live bait in the most natural way possible. This is accomplished by employing something called gang hooks. You se, gang hooks are simply a pair of small hooks tied in tandem, thus enabling live bait to be presented in a totally natural manner. This is especially true when fishing with live worms. A live worm rigged on a set of pre-tied gang hooks is a deadly live bait fishing strategy. Gang hooks allow you to present live worms in an outstretched and natural manner, which makes a big difference in bite rates. Begin employing one or all of these strategies sooner, rather than later and you will begin enjoying much more success when it comes to fishing with live bait. Hey, what's the worst that could happen? You just wasted five minutes reading this article? That's the worst. On the flip side, you'll begin having more fishing success.

Updated on: 7/2/2008
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Updated on: 6/19/2008
River Fishing Tips

In this article I'm going to outline some river fishing tips that will help almost anyone have more success. Many of these tips are for smaller rivers and streams, you know the size that you fish from the bank, however not all of them. Some of these tips are great for fishing any size river. The point is that these river fishing tips will help you catch more fish on your next outing.

Use all of them or pick and choose your favorites, the point is that these tips have been proven through more than twenty years of actual fishing experience. These aren't simply "theories" that haven't been proven by actual fishing. You're not gpoing to find any magic formula in this article, just simple river fishing tips that will enable you to get more bites, and thus catch more fish.

Let's begin with when you go fishing. We all get a limited amount of time to spend on the water, so we need to maximize our time as much as we can. Did you realize that there are certain times that are better for fishing than others? Well there are, and the more you know about this phenomenon, the better. If you've ever had an epic day fishing, where it seemed as if no matter what you threw into the water resulted in you catching fish, it more than likely had to do with this phenomenon.

Specifically, you want to understand the weather and moon, and the ways these two factors impact fishing. The weather and moon hold the key to being on the water when fish are the most active, and being on the water when fish are active is a key to fishing success. Have you ever had one of those days when the fishing was simply incredible? This probably had to do with you being on the water when one or both of these factors were in your favor.

The next river fishing tip is for those of you who use live bait. If live bait is employed when river fishing, natural presentation is a key to success. In other words, we want our live bait to look as natural as possible. This is where gang hooks come into play. Gang hooks are the best way to present live bait in a natural and realistic manner. This is especially true when using live worms as bait. When a live worm is rigged on a set of gang hooks and allowed to flow naturally with the current of a river or steam, the results can be quite dramatic.

These simple, yet effective river fishing tips will enable anyone to catch more fish. Go out and give one or all of them a try, you won't be disappointed. To me, standing in a flowing river, attempting to catch a fish or two is as good as it gets, and these tips will simply help you hook up more often. And we're all interested in hooking up as much as we can, right?