One of the biggest headaches with bait fishing is that trout love to swallow it. It is not uncommon for 3 out of every 4 trout to be gut or throat hooked. This is not really a problem when fishing for the table, but it can be detrimental when trying to release trout. Depending on … Read more
Every summer, when I am in my home town. I go along to a local beach fishing competition put on by a local lions club. This relaxed family friendly event involves a bunch of people relaxing in the sun, drinking beer, and soaking baits. Some people take it more seriously than others, but overall it … Read more
There is a massive range of different color Powerbaits. It can be a bit overwhelming trying to decide which color to fish. This article will share my experiences and views which will hopefully make the decision on which bait to fish a bit easier. Which color Powerbait catches the most trout? There is no one … Read more
If you’re here, it’s because you’re eager to discover the most effective lures and baits for catching trout in California. In this article, I’ve compiled a list of 14 tried-and-true options recommended by experienced anglers who know the California fishing scene inside out. However, it’s crucial to keep in mind that trout in California face … Read more
I personally feel that a well-presented worm will out fish a plastic worm in most situations. This difference in effectiveness is most apparent when fishing is hard, maybe due to high or low water temperatures. With that said, presentation is still key, a well-presented plastic worm will likely be grabbed before a badly presented natural. … Read more
The five best baits for catching stock Brown trout are Worms, Corn, Powerbait, Cricket, and Minnows. These can be split into two categories. Baits that resemble natural prey, and bait that resemble fish pellets. The longer a stock trout have been in the wild, the more their preference moves away from food that resembles pellets … Read more
The five best baits for catching stock rainbow trout are Corn, Worms, Powerbait, Cricket, and Minnows. It is always a good idea to bring a selection of different baits to cover all possibilities. I recently asked around a group of trout fishermen based in the Southeast what their favorite bait for recently stocked Rainbow trout … Read more
Chumming is when you throw or dissolve ‘bait’ into the water to try and attract nearby fish into the area. In some parts of the world, it is also known as berleying Chumming works extremely well to attract fish such as eels and catfish that largely depend mostly on their sense of smell to find … Read more
Wild trout, while not as eager to eat Powerbait as stocked trout, may still take it under certain circumstances. One such scenario is when they are preying on fish eggs and mistake the Powerbait for an egg. Out of all the common species of trout, I find that wild rainbow trout are the most likely … Read more
In this guide, I will discuss how often fishing line needs to be replaced and will provide some tips and tricks to prolong, and sometimes double it’s useful life. It is important to replace your line to prevent break off’s and lost tackle. How often to replace fishing line? Occasional use Heavy use Heavy use … Read more