Anyone who enjoys trout fishing knows that one of the keys to success is their bait. In this article I'm going to discuss trout fishing bait, and some tips that can help any trout angler catch more trout. A man I've always considered to be a 'trout fishing master' taught these tips to me more than 25 years ago. This man was able to catch trophy trout out of rivers and streams that other anglers didn't believe trout of that size lived in. The bottom line is that these tips are effective, and will help any angler catch more trout.
The first thing to keep in mind is that when we refer to trout fishing bait, we're referring mainly to one of two things. Either live bait or synthetic bait. Live bait is my personal favorite, with synthetic bait coming in a distant second place. The point is that they can both be quite effective, when fished in the proper manners. When we refer to live bait we mainly mean live worms, grubs, minnows, and/or insects. Synthetic bait would include any trout bait in a jar or any sort of 'extruded' material.
When fishing with live bait it's important to keep in mind any scents that might be on your hands. You see, these scents will transfer to your bait, and if the trout detect an unnatural odor they are much less apt to bite. An unnatural scent could include leftover gasoline residue from filling up or the smell of smoke from a cigarette. The point is that any unnatural odors that might be on your hands should be removed before baiting up. A good practice is to grab a handful of grass or dirt and rub it into your hands before baiting up. This will help eliminate any unnatural odors that might be present.
The next thing to keep in mind is how your trout fishing bait is carried. You need to have an efficient and effective way in which to carry your bait while fishing. This is where a bait bag comes into play. A bait bag is simply a small pouch that hangs from your fishing vest and holds your live bait (especially live worms) while you fish. This way your bait is always literally at your fingertips waiting to be used. With a bait bag, baiting up and re-baiting takes seconds, rather than minutes!
How about when you fish? What I mean by this is, no matter what type of bait you choose to use, being on the water when the trout are the most active is extremely important. This is determined by understanding the weather and moon, and the roles these two forces of Mother Nature play in the activity level of trout. Learn about the weather & moon and you'll always be on the water when the trout are the most active.
Lastly, when trout fishing with bait (either live or synthetic) gang hooks should be employed. Gang hooks are simply a pair of small hooks tied in tandem that enable you to present live bait in a natural and effective manner, and twice as much synthetic bait. For the trout angler who uses trout fishing bait, gang hooks are a "must have" item.
Begin employing one or all of these tips sooner, rather than later and you will begin enjoying much more trout fishing success.
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