Fishing for Trout, how can I improve my chances?
Jul 13, 2019 18:43:48 #
Hey everyone! So I’m currently at a stocked pond fishing for trout mainly but they don’t appear to be biting, I see a few splashes here and there next to my bobble but to no avail. From my understanding these trout are fairly small-medium sized and I’m using a size 8 hook with a worm bait.
What should I do differently?
I also have some scented powerbait that I’ve tried in the past but is wasn’t effective either.
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by dave0977
What should I do differently?
I also have some scented powerbait that I’ve tried in the past but is wasn’t effective either.
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by dave0977
Jul 13, 2019 18:43:55 #
If you are up to it you could try fly fishing or artificial lures. Im not a fly fisherman but I know that they can catch fish when other methods are not. Try small floating rapalas, panther Martin spinners, or small phoebe spoons. I’ve also seen people use corn and small marshmallows for trout. Tight lines
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by Otis2341
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by Otis2341
Jul 13, 2019 18:44:02 #
Try some small spinners, they tend to produce well.
Another part, if you are in an area where its getting hot, the trout bite slows way down when its hot. Anything over like 75-80 degrees for a while and the water temperatures shoot up quickly. Trout lakes get tough because the water is just too warm. Spring fed streams and creeks tend to do better during these times, the water stays cooler.
You can definitely hook those trout though, but you'll just need to be patient with it.
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by DarkRyok
Another part, if you are in an area where its getting hot, the trout bite slows way down when its hot. Anything over like 75-80 degrees for a while and the water temperatures shoot up quickly. Trout lakes get tough because the water is just too warm. Spring fed streams and creeks tend to do better during these times, the water stays cooler.
You can definitely hook those trout though, but you'll just need to be patient with it.
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by DarkRyok
Jul 13, 2019 18:44:08 #
I figured this might not be the best season for it. Being in Canada the temperature is about 75 and it’s midday now. I was wondering if perhaps the evening or very early morning would be better?
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by dave0977
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by dave0977
Jul 13, 2019 18:44:15 #
https://www.panthermartin.com/Lures/spinners/spotted
Spotted red. I use it in lakes in CO and it has not failed me. The rainbows go crazy for it.
Other spinners with tail in chartreuse seem to work well too.
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by Pennachini19
Spotted red. I use it in lakes in CO and it has not failed me. The rainbows go crazy for it.
Other spinners with tail in chartreuse seem to work well too.
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by Pennachini19
Jul 13, 2019 18:44:23 #
Jul 13, 2019 18:44:27 #
no bait. lures only. slow to medium return, would guess the lures stay between 0-2 feet under water. the trout by me spend a lot of time in the upper water column so i try to keep the lures in that area
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by Pennachini19
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by Pennachini19
Jul 13, 2019 21:00:54 #
Jul 14, 2019 07:08:18 #
If you have announced your arrival, the trout are going to be gone. You have to be quite in order to catch a trout.
Jul 14, 2019 07:30:44 #
You might try fishing from the bottom with floating bait like Power bait or an inflated worm.
About 90% of fish feed on the bottom and are looking there for food so keeping your bait close to the bottom gives you a much better chance of getting a bite.
About 90% of fish feed on the bottom and are looking there for food so keeping your bait close to the bottom gives you a much better chance of getting a bite.
Jul 14, 2019 08:23:09 #
Angler Al Bell
Loc: Franklin PA
As you I have often chose red worms and pieces of Nightcrawler as my go-to bait. However when they tend to be on the slow side I go purchase a couple dozen small to medium-sized flathead minnows. Hooked in just the top of their mouth with a number eight or even number 10 Aberdeen hook how to split shot or 2 somewhere around two feet about that and then a indicator of your choice to let you know you have a taker...
Jul 14, 2019 21:37:02 #
I assume you are using a spinning reel. Attach a floating bobber with about half full of water. Attach a two foot leader to that -- 2 pound test and to that a floating fly. A long cast where you see the trout feeding and a very slow retrieve. With the floating bobber you will have distance plus the slow retrieve and you should get hit.
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