Wednesday, July 6, 2011

In Search of the Perfect Trout Fishing Lure

By Bill Hefensen


Pretty much anything that has caught a fish at some point can be considered a trout fishing lure. There are so many different kinds of lures that it can seem overwhelming trying to pick one or two to use. So how does one go about picking the perfect trout fishing lure? The key is to know which lure is best for which situation.

Some people like to use artificial baits. Artificial bait is an effective trout fishing lure. For example the artificial crawdaddy will often catch nice panfish or bass. The smaller the trout fishing lure, the easier it is to cast. However, sometimes it takes a monster sized lure to catch a monster sized fish.

The spoon is a popular trout fishing lure. Spoons come in a variety of colors, sizes and compositions. Different trout like different colors. Gold seems to be the best choice for brown trout. Big browns just love gold spoons with hints of bright color flecks in them. Rainbow trout go after the silver spoons. A silver spoon with red stripes will drive the rainbow trout into a feeding frenzy.

Brook trout prefer the plain copper spoons. Particularly those with a hint of blue or a touch of green. Of course, even if you have the perfect trout fishing lure for species of fish you are trying to catch, you might not catch a thing. This is because the lure is only part of the equation. Presentation is equally important. You must learn to jig and strip the trout fishing lure in a way that attracts fish.

Other Trout Fishing Lure Options

The general rule of trout fishing is to be quiet. Nothing is worse than belligerent passerby spooking your fish. However, some fisherman actually swear by the noisy trout fishing lure. These lures emit a sound that supposedly attracts fish. Other fisherman think the noisy trout fishing lure is a gimmick, but it doesn't hurt to give it a try if nothing else works.

Some fisherman use nothing but artificial flies when they trout fish. An artificial fly can be an excellent trout fishing lure. This is especially true if it is fished appropriately. Dry flies are great for river fishing. By making slight flicks with your rod you can easily imitate the movements of real insects.

There are a variety of philosophies when it comes to moving a trout fishing lure through the water. You might want to try the slow approach, especially in slow or still water. However, the occasional quick twitch is sure to get attention. Finding the right technique is a matter of trial and error.




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