| Trout fishing is a popular activity enjoyed | | | | actually repel the fish away from you. |
| by many people around the world. Although, | | | | Therefore, it is a good idea to wear clothing |
| some people might not exactly describe their | | | | that blends in well with the surroundings. |
| trout fishing experiences as being enjoyable | | | | The colors that best accomplish this are |
| all the time. Trout fishing can in fact be | | | | usually dull browns and greens. Another of |
| quite frustrating at times. Here are 4 trout | | | | the top trout fishing tips to remember is to |
| fishing tips to ensure that you have a | | | | only wear dull-colored clothing, and avoid |
| positive trout fishing experience, and to | | | | any clothing with bright colors. |
| help increase the number of trout you catch. | | | | |
| | | | Trout Fishing Tip #3 |
| Trout Fishing Tip #1: | | | | |
| | | | One of the most overlooked things while trout |
| The ideal trout fishing gear should be | | | | fishing is the smell of your hands. Any |
| lightweight. Heavier gear is really only | | | | unnatural smells on your hands will be |
| needed if you are fishing for brown trout | | | | transferred to the bait and will work to |
| that reside in the great lakes. A 5 foot | | | | repel the trout. You need to remember that |
| ultra light rod paired with an ultra light | | | | trout and most fish in general have a very |
| reel is the preferred trout fishing setup for | | | | acute sense of smell. If you are a smoker, be |
| many experienced anglers. You will have no | | | | sure to rub dirt or mud on your hands after |
| problem catching very large trout with this | | | | smoking. Before trout actually bite the bait, |
| type of setup. The recommended hook size for | | | | they will first sniff out the bait. If you |
| live bait is a size 10 hook. The next piece | | | | smoked a cigarette and than touched the bait, |
| of trout fishing gear to consider is the | | | | it will smell of cigarettes, which is a major |
| fishing lure. It is preferable to use smaller | | | | repellant for trout. The third of the trout |
| lures when trout fishing. Accomplished | | | | fishing tips to remember is to avoid any |
| anglers normally do not fish for trout with | | | | unnatural scents. |
| spinners and spoons heavier than a 1/4 ounce. | | | | |
| When trout fishing, also try to avoid using | | | | Trout Fishing Tip #4 |
| minnow type plugs longer than 4 inches. One | | | | |
| of the top trout fishing tips is to use light | | | | The way the bait is presented is also |
| fishing gear. | | | | something that cannot be overlooked when |
| | | | trout fishing. Trout are very intelligent |
| Trout Fishing Tip #2 | | | | fish, and so the bait needs to appear to be |
| | | | as natural as possible. The use of gang hooks |
| Pay attention to the size and color of | | | | is a great way to make your bait more natural |
| clothing you wear when trout fishing. If you | | | | and presentable to trout. It is extremely |
| are trout fishing and wading in the water, | | | | important that no part of the hook be |
| the color of clothing you are wearing becomes | | | | showing, so be sure to completely cover any |
| very important. Avoid wearing plain white | | | | signs of the hook with your bait. The last of |
| clothing or anything with bright colors. | | | | the trout fishing tips is to ensure that your |
| These color stand out too much, and will | | | | bait appears to be as natural as possible. |