Fishing Frenzy

Pretty much anything that has caught a fish at some point can be considered a trout fishing lure. There are so many different kinds of lures that it can seem overwhelming trying to pick one or two to use. So how does one go about picking the perfect trout fishing lure? The key is to know which lure is best for which situation.

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.

Many times a fisherman's favorite trout fishing lure is a spoon. Spoons are versatile and provide many options. Depending on the color and design, they will catch different fish. If you are out to get big brown trout, then you might choose a gold lure. Brown trout seem to prefer either plain gold spoons or those that are gold with a few bright streaks on them. However, rainbow trout will more likely chase after silver spoons. Lots of fishermen claim a silver spoon with red streaks is a trout slayer.

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.

A favorite trout fishing lure for many fisherman, is the artificial fly. Artificial flies provide challenging and rewarding fishing. Care must be taken to learn to move your fly in a way that mimics the movement of a real fly. When it comes to artificial flies, timing and presentation are everything.

There are a variety of philosophies when it comes to moving a trout fishing lure through the water. You might want to try the slow approach, especially in slow or still water. However, the occasional quick twitch is sure to get attention. Finding the right technique is a matter of trial and error.