This category contains information about spinning lures used for trout fishing
Looking for a new ultralight spinning reel? A reel that is not only lightweight but durable with excellent line management. In this article, I hope to provide what I consider to be the best ultralight spinning reels. For more comprehensive reviews covering many of these reels check my main spinning reel buyers guide. What makes … Read more
This article was initially going to be about 7 forgotten trout lures that deserve a second chance. But while preparing for the article, I realized that many lures were forgotten for a good reason. They have simply been replaced by newer, more efficient designs or maybe they were never that great to begin with. Secondly, … Read more
Ever went into a fishing store, and looked at all the Rapala lures on display. Two of the most common models being the Original Floater and the Xrap. But, which lure is best and how do they compare to each other? While this article is primarily going to be focused on trout fishing, I have … Read more
Winter is one of my favorite times of year to target trout on jerkbaits. The reason why jerkbaits are my lure of choice over the colder months is that their realistic appearance allows for extremely slow retrieves, which give lethargic trout plenty of time to inspect before striking. The basics are simple, cast the Jerkbait … Read more
10 Reasons why trout will follow but refuse to strike. It is a cool summer morning, I cast out my tiny Mepps black fury lure. It splashes down just beneath the overhanging willows, I retrieve and as the lure enters the shallows I see a nice trout, I estimated around 3lb in hot pursuit. It … Read more
I feel like spoons are somewhat under appreciated. They are becoming the forgotten lure of the trout fishing world. It is a shame, because they offer some real advantages over other designs. Trout fishing with a spoon does not have to be difficult. You cast out, wait a few seconds to let it sink then … Read more
I learned to spin fish using kastmaster, or at least a very similar lure. I have caught hundreds of fish and spent nearly as many hours fishing them. If I have to describe a kastmaster, it would be as a simple metal lure that casts a mile. I consider the Kastmaster to be one of … Read more
When fishing for trout over winter. It is best to use lures that have plenty of action on a slow retrieve. That is because trout are sluggish, and less likely to chase after fast moving prey. In winter, trout often hold towards the bottom of deeper pools. For this reason, I prefer to fish lures … Read more
A question I often get asked, is which jerkbait is best for trout fishing, and out of all jerkbaits I am asked to share my thoughts between Rapala’s and Dynamic Lures HD trout. To start with Rapala produces a massive range of different jerkbaits, there is simply just not one Rapala lure. When people ask … Read more
Below are the seven trout lures that I consider to be must have when trolling for trout. They are all proven fish catchers. These are the lures that have brought me my most consistent success in catching trout. Like the title says, they represent timeless quality. First some background, I mostly troll in shallow or … Read more