Fishing Frenzy

The trout fishing lure comes in many forms. Sometimes a crude lure can be fashioned from nothing more than a hook and scrap of cloth. Other times the most expensive trout fishing lure in the world won't catch a thing. The real secret is knowing which lure to use for each fishing situation. More importantly, you have use lure in an effective manner.

If you are out to catch pan fish or bass then you might have some luck with some of the many artificial baits. For instance, the artificial crawfish gets a lot of hits. The size is important. If you choose a smaller bait then you will usually (but not always) catch smaller fish. The upside is that a smaller bait is easier to cast. Of course, the larger trout fishing lure might catch some monster fish, but can sometimes be cumbersome to cast.

Another popular trout fishing lure is the spoon. Spoons are easy to use and come in a variety of colors and sizes. Different fish will prefer different patterns. Brown trout have a hankering for the solid gold spoon. Sometimes they will go after bright spoons if they are predominately gold. Rainbow trout, on the other hand, prefer the solid silver lure. They will also scarf down silver spoons with red stripes.

Brook trout on the other hand might not bite unless you use a copper lure. They like a trout fishing lure that has a touch of blue or green speckled in. Of course, even if you have the ideal trout fishing lure, you'll never catch a fish if you just let the lure dangle in the water. You need to make effective attractor movements too.

Trying Artificial Flies or Noisy Lures

The general rule of trout fishing is to be quiet. Nothing is worse than belligerent passerby spooking your fish. However, some fisherman actually swear by the noisy trout fishing lure. These lures emit a sound that supposedly attracts fish. Other fisherman think the noisy trout fishing lure is a gimmick, but it doesn't hurt to give it a try if nothing else works.

Some fisherman use nothing but artificial flies when they trout fish. An artificial fly can be an excellent trout fishing lure. This is especially true if it is fished appropriately. Dry flies are great for river fishing. By making slight flicks with your rod you can easily imitate the movements of real insects.

The approach of moving your lure is important no matter which type you use. A good rule of thumb is to start moving your trout fishing lure slowly through the water. You can then increase stripping or jigging speed until you find a pattern that seems to fool fish.