Trout Fishing Gear List

For those of us who enjoy fishing for trout, the month of February means one thing; that trout fishing is right around the corner and after a long winter of being resigned to a frozen lake or more tragically stuck indoors, the idea of getting out and attempting to catch some trout sounds pretty darn good. Yep, to those of us who fish for trout this time of the year brings with it the need to get all of our gear ready for the quickly approaching trout season.

Below I will draw upon my twenty plus years of experience to put together a trout fishing gear list that every serious trout fisherman should take a look at. If any of these items aren't a part of your trout fishing arsenal, they should probably be added sooner, rather than later.

1. Extra Fishing Hooks - Whether you use single fishing hooks, salmon egg hooks, gang hooks, or treble hooks, make sure that you have plenty of your favorite sizes with you when you head out fishing. Having an assortment of sizes is never a bad idea as well, in case you want to change tactics or techniques.


2. Extra Fishing Line - Many rookie trout fishermen make the mistake of only having the line on their reel, and this can be a big mistake. Always have an extra spool of your favorite fishing line in case an accident happens and you need to change your fishing line on your trip.


3. A Bait Bag - This unique piece of trout fishing gear is invaluable for any fisherman that fishes with live worms and also holds trout bait such as salmon eggs and powerbait quite nicely as well. Using a bait bag to carry your worms or other trout bait saves a ton of valuable fishing time that would otherwise be wasted while you fumble around with your bait.


4. Extra Spinners - Spinners are one of the most popular and effective trout baits that can be used and having extra spinners while you are fishing for trout is very important. This way you can experiment with colors and sizes to determine which spinner is the most effective on the day that you are fishing.


5. Swivels & Weights - Have plenty of swivels and weights with you anytime that you are trout fishing. I like to carry my extra's in empty film canisters or similar small plastic containers for easy access in my fishing vest.

If you make sure that the aforementioned items are a part of your trout fishing gear list as you get ready for your next trout fishing outing you will be ready for a great day on the water.