Although fishing with trout with Powerbait isn’t my first choice of ways in which to catch a trout, there are some simple steps that can be followed to make your fishing excursion much more successful. This is obviously what this article is about, how to fish for trout with Powerbait. After reading this quick article you will know the best way I have ever personally discovered for accomplishing the task of catching trout with Powerbait.
We can never forget what the reverend McLain said of trout fishing; “Anyone who does not know how to catch a trout, should be able to disgrace the trout by catching it.” He wasn’t referring to trout fishing with Powerbait, being a fly fisherman, but the quote is nonetheless true. None of us should be able to disgrace any fish by catching it when we don’t understand what we’re doing. This is why we as anglers should always be trying to hone our skills by reading articles such as this and others to become more efficient anglers.
The first thing to keep in mind when fishing for trout with any kind of bait is that we’re using fishing line that’s as light as possible. My mentor taught me to always use four pound test monofilament, which is what I use to this day. You can get away with six pound test, but line any heavier than six pound test is a huge mistake. Make sure that you’re using light line anytime that you’re fishing for trout. Now, let’s get down to the actual rig, shall we?
Begin by taking the end of your line and slipping on an egg sinker. The weight will vary depending on depth, wind, and/or current conditions, but as a simple rule of thumb any egg sinker in the quarter ounce range should work fine. Once your egg sinker is on the line, tie on a small barrel swivel (size 10 or 12). The barrel swivel will act as a “stopper”, stopping the egg sinker from sliding past the swivel. If the egg sinker does slide past the barrel swivel, simply ad a small split shot to “stop” the egg sinker. Now you will need some pre-tied gang hooks.
Gang hooks are simply a pair of small hooks, tied in tandem thus enabling you to present twice as much Powerbait. This is one of the advantages to this rig. At this point tie a set of prettied gang hooks (size 8 or 10) onto the other end of the barrel swivel. Now simply add enough Powerbait to each hook to completely cover each hook. You’ll and up with 2 balls of Powerbait on the end of your rig.
Now simply (and gently) cast your rig into the lake and let in sink. Keep your bail open until it sinks to the bottom (just watch your line). No slowly reel in the slack line until your line is completely taught, and rest your rod against a stationary object. Many people use forked sticks, but any stationary object will work fine. Now it’s time to wait. It usually doesn’t take too long (especially If the lake you’re fishing has been stocked with trout). My normal “rule of thumb” is to wait 30-45 minutes, and if there haven’t been any bites, reel in, check the Powerbait, and re-cast. You’re rod tip will obviously bounce whenever a trout is biting.
You now know an extremely effective way to fish for trout with Powerbait. As I said, it’s the most effective method that I’ve ever come in contact with for fishing with the trout play dough known as Powerbait.
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