Trevor Kugler is co-founder of http://www.JRWfishing.com and an avid angler.
He has more than 20 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his three year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country...Montana!
Many angler throughout the country like to spend time fishing for stocked trout, and in this article I'm going to reveal some wonderful tips that will make your fishing trip much more successful. For the purposes of this particular article, I'm going to focus on fishing for stocked trout in lakes. The technique described here is extremely effective when used in lakes that have been stocked with trout.
The first thing that is needed is a jar or two of Powerbait. Actually a jar or two of any synthetic trout bait that floats. The important factor is that it floats. The company who manufactures it matters less than personal preference in my opinion. The same goes for the color. These types of trout baits come in a billion different colors, and I've never found a consistent answer to the "which color is best" dilemma. What's important is that you have a jar or two of synthetic trout bait that floats. The fact that your bait floats is integral to this technique.
So now that we have a couple jars of synthetic bait, head out to the lake and follow these directions. Begin by grabbing the end of your line and slipping on an egg sinker (1/4 to ½ an ounce). Now tie on a small barrel swivel. This will act as a "stopper" for your weight. On the opposite end of the barrel swivel, tie on a set of pre-tied gang hooks. This is the rig that will be used.
Now add enough Powerbait to completely cover each hook (you should have two balls of Powerbait hanging from the rig). Having twice as much bait available is key to this rig. What you will have is two balls of bait floating off the bottom, rather than just one. This is a very good thing and it's all due to having pre-tied gang hooks available to you. Now, simply cast the baited rig into the water and allow it to sink. Once it's on the bottom slowly reel in the slack line (you want your line to be completely taught).
Now you wait for the trout to bite. You'll know when you have a bite, because your rod tip will begin to bounce. I usually give each cast a half an hour to forty five minutes, before checking my bait and re-casting. This method is extremely effective for fishing for stocked trout, especially in lakes. If you like this tip, you can get tips just like it twice a month for FREE. For me, getting new tips, techniques, and deals is always helpful to my fishing repertoire.
EMAIL: tkugler@jrwfishing.com