Trout Fishing Lures
Whether you are a beginner or an avid trout fisherman, there is a huge variety of lures in which you can choose from. One may begin with the lure that they were taught with or perhaps the lure that a local fisherman caught a good sized fish with. The trout fishing lures that you will use can vary from location to location and upon what the fisherman feels like using with each cast.
An easy thing to remember when choosing lures is that the type that is used should be chosen depending upon what method of fishing will be done. Spinners should be used when spinner fishing and flies should be used when one is fly fishing. Flies are great for their purpose but spinners and lures are made to imitate the trout’s prey even though they don’t look like their prey. Choosing the best lure can be a little difficult but as long as you know some tips and tricks of the game, you should fish well. The fish usually gather near the bottom during the spring as they are somewhat slow after hibernating through the winter. This is when a lure that has sufficient weight to get to the bottom but not enough so that it could easily get snagged on something is perfect for the job. Always be prepared and bring a variety of lures with you when trout fishing.
Spring is a great time to use spinners or worm rigs. It’s a good idea to use a worm with an un-weighted spinner and allow the spinner to drift close to the bottom keeping the line tight enough to where you can bring the line up if necessary without any issues.
One particular spinner called spoons is so named because they look like spoons and wobble when the spinner is retrieved acting like a small fish. Success depends upon what is on the trout’s menu for that day. Spoons are available in a large variety of weights, sizes and shapes which can make picking the right one somewhat of a chore, but fun. Early spring is the best time for using spoons that are heavy and small in size; if the trout won’t hit on the first one, don’t give up just keep trying.
Another widely used lure for trout fishing is the Rooster tail. As the name suggests, the lure has a small tuft of hair at the end and looks like a rooster’s tail when dry. This particular trout lure is made to imitate a trout’s natural prey, the minnow. This lure can go into the deeper water or rest near the surface. Many lures of this type are approximately 3-4 inches long and sometimes are easily broken so take a little caution with these lures.
Spin fishing for trout, the fisherman will usually cast upstream. The fisherman may also decide to cast across the stream depending upon the speed and strength of the current. A good fisherman will always bring a sufficient number of trout lures for fishing, spinners or flies so that he has a choice when he finds that perfect fishing spot and he can catch the perfect trout.
