| So, you would like to learn how to catch trout with | | | | stocked trout, so if the lake that you're thinking about |
| Powerbait? It's really not that difficult, it's just that there | | | | gets stocked with trout, all the better. So pick a color, |
| are some simple things that you can do to make your | | | | actually a couple of colors, and I'll explain the technique. |
| trout fishing with Powerbait that much more | | | | It's always a good idea to have a couple of different |
| successful. These tips and techniques aren't difficult, in | | | | colors of this bait with you, so if the trout aren't biting |
| fact they're quite easy to implement, and the results | | | | one, you can switch to the other. Before you begin to |
| can be fantastic. The first thing we need to do though, | | | | think this sounds crazy, I've seen it happen. |
| is define our terms. | | | | Start by picking out a good looking spot and taking the |
| First and foremost we need to define the term | | | | end of your line and slipping a small egg sinker onto |
| Powerbait. When I refer to the word Powerbait, I'm | | | | your line (1/4 to ½ ounce). Now tie on a small |
| referring to any synthetic trout bait that comes | | | | barrel swivel (size 10 or 12). Now, on the opposite end |
| packaged in a little jar. There are many manufactures | | | | of the barrel swivel tie on a set of pre-tied gang hooks. |
| who make such synthetic trout baits, and which one | | | | You see, a set of pre tied #8 or #10 gang hooks |
| that's employed seems to make only a slight | | | | enable you to present twice as much Powerbait, |
| difference. The important thing to keep in mind when | | | | which is a good thing. Now you want to cast this rig |
| purchasing any of these synthetic trout baits is that | | | | out and let it sink. Once it's on bottom, slowly reel in the |
| they float. The fact that the bait floats is of the utmost | | | | slack line until your line is completely taught. This is |
| importance. | | | | where your egg sinker is important. You want enough |
| For the main technique I will describe in this article, we | | | | weight to keep your line taught even in the wind or |
| want our offering floating off of the bottom. These | | | | deep water. |
| synthetic baits, that I'm referring to as Powerbait, are | | | | At this point, it's time to wait. My normal rule of thumb |
| available in as many colors as a large box of crayons, | | | | is to wait a half an hour to forty five minutes and if |
| and again what color is employed seems to make only | | | | you get no bites, check the bait and re-cast. This is |
| a minor difference. The important thing to keep in mind | | | | how to catch trout with Powerbait. If this tip/technique |
| is that whatever brand you purchase, make sure that | | | | seems helpful, why not get more tips for FREE here? |
| it floats. | | | | In any case, this technique works for catching trout |
| This technique is best performed in a lake, so locate | | | | with Powerbait, and will work for you as soon as you |
| your favorite lake (with trout in it) and you're good to | | | | give it a shot. |
| go. These types of baits seem to work best with | | | | |