06-23-2009, 11:41 PM
It really depends on whether you target wild or stocked trout....
Berkelely Powerbait really only works on freshly stocked trout. If you're going after wild or resident trout, worms are usually best.
With that said, if they are freshly stocked, rainbow colored powerbait is killer. Ball up just enough to float the hook, put a split shot a foot or so up the line, and cast out, and let it sit for a bit. Remember, for any kind of trout fishing, use small hooks. Size 8 single hooks work great for just about anything.
If your fishing worms, how you fish pretty much depends on whether you want to fish in a lake, or a stream. In a stream, you'll want a small split shot, and the same tiny hook you use for powerbait. Bounce it along the bottom, but don't pin it to the bottom. If your not getting hung up occassionally, your probably not deep enough.
If your lake or pond fishing, use a bobber, and fish around cover, structure etc. Usually, you'll want to put the bobber 2 to 3 feet above the worm. Also, for any application, a half nightcrawler, or a whole red worm or garden worm is perfect. Also you might want to consider trying smaller spinners. A size 0 Mepp's is a good place to start. Reel it in just fast enough to turn the spinner blade. They work well in both lakes and streams.
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Berkelely Powerbait really only works on freshly stocked trout. If you're going after wild or resident trout, worms are usually best.
With that said, if they are freshly stocked, rainbow colored powerbait is killer. Ball up just enough to float the hook, put a split shot a foot or so up the line, and cast out, and let it sit for a bit. Remember, for any kind of trout fishing, use small hooks. Size 8 single hooks work great for just about anything.
If your fishing worms, how you fish pretty much depends on whether you want to fish in a lake, or a stream. In a stream, you'll want a small split shot, and the same tiny hook you use for powerbait. Bounce it along the bottom, but don't pin it to the bottom. If your not getting hung up occassionally, your probably not deep enough.
If your lake or pond fishing, use a bobber, and fish around cover, structure etc. Usually, you'll want to put the bobber 2 to 3 feet above the worm. Also, for any application, a half nightcrawler, or a whole red worm or garden worm is perfect. Also you might want to consider trying smaller spinners. A size 0 Mepp's is a good place to start. Reel it in just fast enough to turn the spinner blade. They work well in both lakes and streams.
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