This category contains information about spinning lures used for trout fishing
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…
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…
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 follows the lure nearly to my feet, then with a…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Below are my favorite seven lures for catching trout while trolling. These are the lures that have brought me my most consistent success in catching trout. I mostly troll in shallow or medium-depth rivers and lakes. I never really target trout in very deep water. But when I do, I still use the same lures…
When to replace hooks Replace hooks when they show signs of corrosion, are bent or showing signs of stress. What single hooks should I use when replacing trebles? I replace treble hooks with inline singles, usually of a much larger size but similar mass. Inline single hooks work well because the eye is on the…
When deciding which color jerkbait I am going to fish I have a few guidelines I follow. When the water is clear I fish natural patterns. When the water is dirty I fish highly contrasting bright patterns. Selecting the correct color jerkbait or minnow lure can mean the difference between a productive day on the…
