This category contains information about spinning lures used for trout fishing
How to catch trout with spoons Spoons are among the oldest spinning lures still readily available, but they live in the shadows of flashy inline-spinners and lifelike jerkbaits such as the Rapala Original floaters. Spoons, in my opinion, are underrated, and many of us should fish them more. Spoons have some significant advantages over other…
When most of us think of Scandinavian lures we will think of the excellent jerk baits from Rapala, or maybe Abu Garcia. But the Nordic countries have a thriving tackle industry with many home-grown brands and some of the most peculiar trout lures I have seen. Kuusamo Taimen Super This lure combines the vibration of…
Catch and release is an important conservation tool to protect the quality of our wild fisheries. If all anglers, were to keep all that they catch the quality of some fisheries will quickly collapse. Rainbow trout streams are especially vulnerable to overfishing. Below, I share my opinion on what I consider are the best spinners,…
Yes, we can catch trout on bass lures. Trout share many of the same triggers as bass. Trout and Bass are both visual hunters, they see prey and they react to intercept it. Trout readily take bait lures. Both species also detect prey through vibrations using their ‘lateral line’ which is a series of pores…
It was difficult selecting the best trout lures. There are hundreds of lures that can catch trout, and many of them are excellent. These 25 lures are all proven trout catchers backed by excellent reputations and often decade old designs. I personally carry most of them in my tackle box. With one or two exceptions,…
I have caught more large trout on jerkbaits than any other style of lure. In this guide I will explain why they are such an efficient trout catcher.
These are the five best trout spinners, and I also suggest the ones to avoid. I also explain when, where and how to get the best out of each variation.
