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…
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…
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…
If you are reading this, you probably want to know what lure or bait to use to catch trout. In this article, I am going to list 14 of the most consistent baits and artificial lures that come highly recommended from experienced California based fishermen. Before heading out, and spending your hard earned money on…
When targeting trout are plastic or artificial worms just as effective as a real nightcrawler? In this article, I will discuss the pros and cons of each and will share which situations favor one over the other. Firstly, I want to discuss which catches the most trout. I personally feel that a well presented worm…
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…
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…
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…
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 a similar-looking prey item. Out of all the common species of trout, I find that wild rainbow trout are the…
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…
