Fishing Frenzy

Every fisherman has a favorite trout fishing bait. For most of us, this is simply the last bait we had luck with. Others have a favorite that they feel consistently catches big trout. If you don't have a favorite yet, then ask some veterans for a suggestion. Here is some good trout fishing bait to get you started.

Small minnows make fro great trout fishing bait. These little fish move well in the water and provide an exciting treat for most fish. This is a great choice early in the season when fish seem extra lazy. Sometimes all it takes is a little minnow to get those big lurking fish to come out and eat.

A classic trout fishing bait that can yield great results is the night crawler. Night crawlers are irresistible to most fish, because they squirm around under the water. Large worms can be cast a fair distance, but smaller worms are too light to cast very far. Another potential pitfall with worms occurs when fishing fast moving water. The worms can easily fall of your hook.

Another great trout fishing bait comes in the form of insect larvae. Larvae forms of insect are bountiful in lakes and streams. Whether you choose the stonefly nymph or the hellgrammite, you will catch fish. Hellgrammites are nice because like worms they move around a lot. As an added bonus, hellgrammites have a strong exoskeleton so they stay on your hook longer.

A Little Fishing Strategy

Trout can be hard to catch. They are easily spooked and might be unwilling to nibble at your trout fishing bait. A good rule of thumb is to be quite. Don't stomp around near the water and try to avoid wading too close to the hole you want to fish. If you do disturb the fish, then you might have to move on and return again later.

Trout can also see your shadow. So be aware of where the sun is and where your shadow hits the water. When stream fishing, start downstream and work your way up. Trout are looking upstream for potential meals floating downriver, so you don't want to come from that direction. Cast your trout fishing bait upstream and let it float to you.

Did you hook a sucker instead of a tasty trout? Many fishermen keep these fish, cut them up, and use them as trout fishing bait. This can be great if you are running low on bait or if your trout fishing bait isn't working.