Trout Fishing Bait – The Top 3 Trout Fishing Baits

In this article I’m going to list the top three trout fishing baits of all time. When it comes to trout fishing bait there are a ton of choices, so how do you determine the top 3? While there is always room for other baits to be listed, these three baits have long been known as extremely effective baits for trout fishing. Any one of them will help you catch trout, and when the proper techniques are used with any of these baits, many times the results can be deadly (for the trout of course).

The interesting thing about trout fishing is that there are two different kinds of trout. Not species, but kinds of trout. The two kinds of trout are stocked and native. Stocked trout are planted by the government and native trout are born naturally in the river stream or lake that they are found. Actually, once a stocked trout has been in a waterway for a couple of years, it’s becomes “native”, but stocked trout in the eight inch and up size range are a completely different animal. These stocked trout eat things like corn and cheese, which aren’t the kind of trout fishing bait that I’m going to be referring to.

In any case, these types of trout fishing bait are extremely effective, and most effective for trout of the “native” kind. These trout fishing baits are being listed in no particular order.

1. Powerbait - Powerbait is most effective for trout that at some point in their lives were stocked, but will even work on native trout. Powerbait comes in many different colors and is molded onto a hook. The best technique I’ve ever seen for using Powerbait to catch trout is to float it off a bottom fishing rig. Not only is Powerbait trout bait infused with trout attracting scents, it also floats, so using a bottom rig is a great technique. The best color of Powerbait is determined through trial and error, as the most productive color often changes from day to day.
2. Worms - Worms are a very effective bait for trout fishing, especially when drifted through the current of a small river or stream. Worms as trout bait used to mean exclusively live worms, but now also includes synthetic worms such as Berkley Power worms and Gulf Alive Night crawlers. These synthetic worm options are almost as effective as live worms for trout bait, and much less messy. A great way to rig worms as trout fishing bait is to use gang hooks. These hooks allow for a completely natural and extremely effective presentation of a worm for fishing.
3. Small Spinners - Small spinners are very effective baits for trout fishing and are effective in lakes and rivers. The two most effective brand names (at least in my experience) are Blue Fox and Rooster Tail. These trout fishing spinners are very effective trout fishing baits. I personally like the “tails” that Rooster Tails provide as they seem to provide an extra attractant. Blue Fox spinners emit a vibration that attracts trout as well. Either of these small spinner choices in sizes from 3/16 to ¼ ounce are great choice for trout fishing bait. Again “the best” color is determined through trial and error, so having some options available is a great idea.

These are the top 3 trout fishing baits of all time, and I suggest having them all available any time that you’re fishing for trout. You can determine your favorite technique and go from there. Just make sure that you always have these trout fishing bait choices available whenever you are trout fishing and you will be much more successful.

Montana Trout Fishing – 3 Things To Remember When

When you think of fishing for trout, the state of Montana more than likely at least crosses your mind. Montana has long been known as a great place for trout fishing, heck movies have even been made about Montana trout fishing (ever heard of A River Runs Through It?) The state of Montana and trout fishing go together like a hand and a glove, there’s no doubt about it.

At the end of the day, trout are what brought me to the great state of Montana after years of bouncing around the country in search of good small river fishing. The unfortunate thing about Montana trout fishing is that the focus (as is the case with trout fishing in general) is almost always on fly fishing. Now there is nothing wrong with fly fishing, but I’ve never personally cared for it at all. I love to fish for trout, but don’t like to do it by waving feathers in the air.

More than 20 years ago, my river fishing mentor called fly fishermen “flea flickers”, which I tend to agree with. In this article I’m going to provide you with three things to remember when fishing for trout in Montana, and none of the tips will have anything to do with feathers. The Montana trout fishing tips in this article are for the hundreds of thousands of traditional anglers out there who choose not to fly fish.

• Check The Regulations – When fishing for trout in Montana (as with in many states) regulations vary from river to river, and even from stretch to stretch within certain rivers. Some rivers are designated exclusively for fly fishing (a “law” that I’ve never understood) or artificial lures, and slot limits could be in place. The point is that when trout fishing in Montana, make sure you read the licensing book so you know the rules on the water that you’re fishing.
• Do Research Beforehand – Montana trout fishing can be a bit difficult in certain areas without the help of things like drift boats and/or rafts. Many of the “blue ribbon” trout rivers in Montana (especially in the Bozeman and Billings areas) are quite large and all but impossible to fish effectively without the help of a drift boat and/or raft. This is why doing research before going fishing in Montana is a great idea. You want to have an idea of what you’re going to be dealing with before heading out. This tip is actually a great tip for any new fishing area.
• Have An Effective Bait Carrier – In Montana many of the trout rivers that need to be waded (this is the kind of river that I personally prefer) can be quite remote. Especially after you work your way a mile or two up or downstream. This is why having an effective bait carrier is a great idea when fishing for trout in Montana. Having an effective way to carry your bait means that your bait is always right where you need it so you can concentrate on fishing, and enjoying the scenery that Montana trout fishing has to offer.

Keep these 3 things in mind and your Montana trout fishing trip will be much more enjoyable. All I know is that in 25 years of fishing for trout, I’ve personally never experienced more beautiful trout or fishing scenery than the great state of Montana has to offer, and I’m able to experience all of this without waving a single feather in the air. Who would have thought such a thing was possible?

How To Catch Largemouth Bass

How to Catch Largemouth Bass - Tips For Catching More & Bigger Bass
By Trevor Kugler

In this article I'm going to give you some tips on how to catch more and bigger bass. This isn't going to be a step by step explanation of how to catch largemouth bass, but rather tips to make you a better and more effective bass fisherman. Any or all of these tips can be implemented almost immediately, and will help anyone have a good day fishing.

Before I list the tips themselves, let me start by sating that in my experience the simplest things are often the most effective when it comes to fishing for largemouth bass. Many times there seems to be a tendency to overcomplicate things and make bass fishing seem like rocket science. It's not; after all we're just trying to catch a fish, right?

In any case the following tips will help any angler learn how to catch largemouth bass with consistency.

1. Largemouth Bass have a very sensitive sense of smell and can easily detect any human scents. This is why your hands needs to be cleaned of unnatural scents or baits should be sprayed with a fish attractant. Making sure that your bass bait is free of any human scent is a key to catching more & bigger bass.
2. Bass like underwater structure of almost any kind. Pylons, docks, underwater brush and/or tees, weeds, and rocks all attract largemouth bass. When fishing for these fish, fish around underwater structure whenever you can.
3. Largemouth Bass prefer cooler water temperatures, especially when it's really hot outside. This is why fishing in the morning and evening is so popular. When the sun is high in the sky, target the shade created by trees and/or docks.
4. Be on the water at the most opportune times. The easiest way to know the most opportune times to be on the water is to pay attention to the weather and moon. These two forces of nature have an amazing impact on the behavior of fish.
5. Largemouth Bass like baitfish, so using a lure that imitates bait fish is a great idea. The more realistic your bass fishing lure the more success you will experience. If you like fishing with live bait, whatever baitfish is prevalent in the water you are fishing will work great.
6. These Fish are largely an ambush predators, so look for places where the bass can hide from their prey to ambush it, then pull your lure past these areas. Using a "start & stop" retrieve sometimes triggers bites as well.

Using any or all of the tips above will help anyone determine how to catch largemouth bass with consistency. Remember; there's no substitute for spending time on the water practicing your craft, so get out there and go fishing as much as you can. Practicing your bass fishing skills will pay very big dividends in your catch rates.

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Bass Lures – The Most Effective Warm Weather Bass

In this article I'm going to outline a few of the more popular and effective warm weather bass fishing lures. When it comes to bass fishing lures the sheer number of options available to the average fisherman can be enough to make you want to take up a different past time altogether. This article will give you a good jumping off point when it comes to fishing for bass in warm weather.

It seems to me that many times bass lures are made more for the fishermen than the fish. In other words the fisherman will look at the lure and say to himself, "that's a cool looking lure", and buy it. The most important thing to remember when looking at bass lures is to think like a bass.

Spend a little bit of time studying your quarry and find out what they like to eat, when they like to eat it, and the places your favorite species of bass can be found. A little bit of self education will go a long way when it comes to fishing. Education and spending time on the water fishing are keys to being a successful angler. Those two factors, coupled with the most effective lures, and your on your way to a very successful bass fishing season.

1. Rattling Crankbaits - These lures excel when the weather is warm and the water is stained. These lures have a large profile which make is easier for bass to track them. A great tip is to find the favorite baitfish of the water you're fishing and choose a different color than the natural baitfish. This will make you're offering stand out a little bit. Some anglers will pull their rattling crank bait along the bottom, digging it into the bottom during the retrieve. They claim that this disturbance along the bottom attracts the bass.
2. Jigging Spoons - Most bass fishermen think of jigging spoons as a wintertime bass lure and don't use them during warm weather periods. This is a mistake. No bass lure is better at probing deep water than jigging spoon. A big flashing spoon creates a very enticing image for these voracious eaters. You can probe underwater humps and creek channels very strategically with a jigging spoon. Just because the weather is warm, don't neglect the jigging spoon.
3. Realistic Crankbaits - In warm weather conditions many time to more realistic your bass lure is the better it will perform. Some crankbaits are much more realistic than others, and one of the most realistic I've ever seen is the KickTail minnow. When it comes to bass lures the KickTail minnow looks just like a natural bait fish, which during warm weather conditions, can make all the difference in the world.
4. Loud Top Water Lures - When fishing in warm weather we are usually on the water early in the mornings and/or late in the evenings (more so than when it's colder). These are the best times to employ loud top water lures such as buzz baits. Buzz baits should always be retrieved through shade, and in a perfect world should be retrieved near an underwater tree. Remember to be patient when a strike occurs, the biggest reason anglers miss bass when using buzz baits is because of setting the hook too quickly.

Any or all of these warm weather bass fishing lures should be added to your bass fishing repertoire sooner, rather than later. If any of them aren't in your tackle box I would suggest you add whichever of these bass lures are missing. You're bites rates will increase as soon as you do.

Fishing For Smallmouth

Fishing For Smallmouth Bass - Keys to Success
By Trevor Kugler

In this article I'm going to discuss some of the keys to success when fishing for smallmouth bass. Smallmouth bass are amazingly fun to catch, and are know as being one of the hardest fighting fish that swim in freshwater. In my experience these fish, pound for pound, most certainly live up to that reputation.

Many anglers don't realize that smallmouth bass can be caught from the flowing waters of small rivers and streams just like trout. As a matter of fact, many times these fish can be caught in the exact same waters that you go trout fishing. This is how I like to catch smallmouth bass. I actually use my trout fishing rods and reels when fishing for 'bronze backs' and it's a ton of fun.

In any case, when fishing for smallmouth bass, these keys to success will serve you well.

1. Use Small Diameter Line - As I said, I like to use my trout fishing gear when fishing for bronze backs, and my trout fishing gear is quite light. I use an ultra light rod and reel spooled with four pound test monofilament. The smaller the diameter of line you use, the more bites you will get, it's as simple as that. This is a key to success when smallmouth bass fishing, especially in clear water situations.
2. Use Gang Hooks - This key to success is integral when fishing with live bait (especially worms). Gang hooks are simply a pair of small hooks tied in tandem, which allow a worm to be presented in an outstretched and natural manner. This makes a big difference in bite rates, and is a key to success when fishing for smallmouth bass. Gang hooks should be a part of your smallmouth bass repertoire, especially in river and stream situations.
3. Being On The Water At The Right Times - When fishing for smallmouth bass it's important to be on the water when the bass are the most active. This can be accomplished by learning ways that the weather & moon impact the behavior of fish. There's no need to become a scholar on these subjects either, the basic rules will do fine. Learning the ways in which these two forces of Mother Nature affect fishing is certainly one of the keys to success when fishing for bronze backs.

Begin using these simple keys to success and start catching more of these wonderful and feisty fish. Catching smallmouth bass on light gear can be as much fun as can be had with your clothes on and these keys to success will make you much more effective. Get out there and give one or all of them a shot on your next "smallie" fishing excursion.

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