10-14-2009, 12:13 AM
If the trout you are going after are stocked, powerbait will probably deliver the best results. Reason being is because it resembles a lot of the bait that the trout are fed in the hatcheries. I would get a variety of different colors. My favorite are chartreuse, orange, and yellow. If they are not stocked, or if the stocked trout are not interested in it try live bait. If you are fishing a pond slide on an egg sinker, then attach a swivel with one or two hooks(size 8) with an 8-12 inch leader. The reason for using an egg sinker is because when the trout pull on the bait, there wont be any resistance. The line slides freely when pulled.That might solve your problem of just getting nibbles. If your fishing a stream, do the same thing. But instead of an egg sinker clip on the smallest split shot weight you can find. Cast it up stream and let if drift down. Hope this helps. Good luck.
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