10-06-2008, 08:51 AM
Hi neecolle, I do have much history with powerbait (Not expertise), one thing I will say about it initially is I do find when using, will more likely catch trout than other species for whatever reason and I like it because it's stable, can keep a jar in my box for years and it's at the ready whenever.
No need to shape like a worm lol, but is critical to mold around so as to hide the hook leaving just the points (Powerbait only holds well on your treble hooks). Treble hooks are trout killers and the way to go with powerbait but check you local regulations carefully as they are not allowed in some locations just for that reason. Trout in particular are very carefully managed and violations can be devastating anymore, here in Washington, they even have the authority to sieze all your gear, including your boat and vehicle that towed it there on top of stiff fines, that's how serious it is to know your regs (regulations).
I wouldn't concern myself with much else at this point at all, in fact, if you do find your location wont allow treble hooks, I wouldn't even bother with the powerbait for this trip as it doesnt hold well on a single hook.
As for the sinkers, pick up an assortment of Splitshot is simplest, they will pinch right on by hand and are the most inconspicuous, I give them a very gentle squeeze with pliers for a sure line grip, use just a couple and see if it sinks your rig well and that's all you need, if not simply add another, they pinch right off as well for use next time and are real cheap, 2 bucks or so for a 76 pack will last a long time. How far from the hook is a matter of opinion and conditions but at least a foot plus.
Salmon eggs require salmon egg hooks for optimum effectiveness and are excellent trout bait, as well as nightcrawlers on your #6 bait holders is a good size, your #10 stuff is too big for this.
Ask about a device that lookes like a horse syringe at your tackle shop to blow up your worms,I forget what their called. or use a horse syringe to inject air into the worm so it will float off the bottom if that's where they are feeding, DON'T be
with all of this, all of us experiment, fish different levels, move around the lake etc. trout are fickle, there is no real rule if they are there, and they are feeding, you will catch them.
For me, fishing is more about going fishing than catching fish, that's just icing on the cake, don't get me wrong I love icing, but if I don't catch anything, I still went fishing, that's the recreation, have fun and again know the regulations, BFS
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No need to shape like a worm lol, but is critical to mold around so as to hide the hook leaving just the points (Powerbait only holds well on your treble hooks). Treble hooks are trout killers and the way to go with powerbait but check you local regulations carefully as they are not allowed in some locations just for that reason. Trout in particular are very carefully managed and violations can be devastating anymore, here in Washington, they even have the authority to sieze all your gear, including your boat and vehicle that towed it there on top of stiff fines, that's how serious it is to know your regs (regulations).
I wouldn't concern myself with much else at this point at all, in fact, if you do find your location wont allow treble hooks, I wouldn't even bother with the powerbait for this trip as it doesnt hold well on a single hook.
As for the sinkers, pick up an assortment of Splitshot is simplest, they will pinch right on by hand and are the most inconspicuous, I give them a very gentle squeeze with pliers for a sure line grip, use just a couple and see if it sinks your rig well and that's all you need, if not simply add another, they pinch right off as well for use next time and are real cheap, 2 bucks or so for a 76 pack will last a long time. How far from the hook is a matter of opinion and conditions but at least a foot plus.
Salmon eggs require salmon egg hooks for optimum effectiveness and are excellent trout bait, as well as nightcrawlers on your #6 bait holders is a good size, your #10 stuff is too big for this.
Ask about a device that lookes like a horse syringe at your tackle shop to blow up your worms,I forget what their called. or use a horse syringe to inject air into the worm so it will float off the bottom if that's where they are feeding, DON'T be
with all of this, all of us experiment, fish different levels, move around the lake etc. trout are fickle, there is no real rule if they are there, and they are feeding, you will catch them.For me, fishing is more about going fishing than catching fish, that's just icing on the cake, don't get me wrong I love icing, but if I don't catch anything, I still went fishing, that's the recreation, have fun and again know the regulations, BFS
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