05-28-2008, 03:38 AM
In my area, most of the trout you'll catch are fish that were stocked into the body of water by the fish commission. You can catch 11", 12", 13" fish all season long, but finding a big one is tough.
With that said, small stuff works the best. I haven't had any luck with red worms or wax worms, but they might work depending on the location. Some guys use Berkley Power Bait nuggets. Personally, I've had no luck with it.
For me and the trout fishing I have done, fathead minnows (approx 2") and small hooks (#10 or even #12) seem to be at least decent all the time. I've also had decent results with salmon eggs in quicker water where they kind of drag the bottom with the current.
Also, as lunkerhunter suggested, try some spinners. I use Blue Fox spinners for lots of different applications, but for trout I've had the most hits on 1/16th oz Panther Martins. I wouldn't go heavier than 1/8 oz if the fish are on the small side. The 1/8th oz will reach a little deeper and the 1/16 oz will be more apt to stay near the top of the water. Just make sure you're gear is light enough to throw 1/16 oz or you might run into some headaches.
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With that said, small stuff works the best. I haven't had any luck with red worms or wax worms, but they might work depending on the location. Some guys use Berkley Power Bait nuggets. Personally, I've had no luck with it.
For me and the trout fishing I have done, fathead minnows (approx 2") and small hooks (#10 or even #12) seem to be at least decent all the time. I've also had decent results with salmon eggs in quicker water where they kind of drag the bottom with the current.
Also, as lunkerhunter suggested, try some spinners. I use Blue Fox spinners for lots of different applications, but for trout I've had the most hits on 1/16th oz Panther Martins. I wouldn't go heavier than 1/8 oz if the fish are on the small side. The 1/8th oz will reach a little deeper and the 1/16 oz will be more apt to stay near the top of the water. Just make sure you're gear is light enough to throw 1/16 oz or you might run into some headaches.
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