This category contains information about spinning lures used for trout fishing
I can not say that a Mepps spinner was the first lure I caught a trout on, but it was close. To save money, I actually started my trout fishing journey assembling my own inline spinners. Then one day, I discovered a little Mepps Black fury hanging from some overhead willow branches, and being 6’4” … Read more
Fall is normally a time of cool nights, sunny days, and little rainfall. This great weather means many trout streams are flowing low and clear which gives the trout plenty of opportunities to inspect their prey. I will also note that early in the fall river temperatures might still be warm during the day, but … Read more
I have been fishing Blue Fox spinner lures for nearly two decades, and they are among my favorites. When I first got into trout fishing, I favored Blue Fox Vibrax based on price alone, at that time they were a couple of dollars cheaper than the other big brands and I frequently found them in … Read more
Rapala lures are rated among the best trout lures. Jerkbaits like the ones from Rapala are without a doubt my favorite lure for catching mature, wild brown trout. With over 23 Rapala patterns available. It can be difficult for newer fishermen to decide which colors to fish. It often seems like fishermen only fish a … Read more
I feel like the Oringal Floating Jerkbait needs no introduction. They have been catching trout for longer than most of us have been alive. A truly iconic trout lure, and despite countless new designs and innovations, no other jerkbait can consistently outfish the original. The Rapala action is so iconic and effective at catching trout, … 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
Why do some treble hooks on lures come with a small piece of plastic tube over the shank of the hook? The main purpose of the plastic tube on treble hooks is decorative. Some fishermen also believe it provides a ‘hot spot’ that fish can concentrate when going in for the strike. Additionally, if the … Read more
I was fishing a shallow stream the other day, and it got me thinking that shallow skinny water, whether it is a creek, stream, or even the extreme margins of a larger river presents a number of challenges when retrieving a lure. The main issue, when fishing skinny water is that our lures often hit … Read more
Swim shads represent small fish, and they generally have a hyper realistic finish, on the retrieve their little tail does wiggle through the water in a rather fishlike fashion. They are affordable. Depending on brand, a pre-rigged shad generally costs around a dollar. You can get a whole package for the price of a single … Read more
Have you ever been to a fishing store, and looked at the large display of lures. There are so many different colors and patterns. Just which one is best for trout fishing? In this guide, I will share what I consider to be the best Kastmaster colors for trout fishing. I have been seriously trout … Read more