| Sometimes we as anglers have no choice but to fish | | | | is passable. Just make sure that you're using light line |
| for trout with Powerbait (or a similar synthetic bait). | | | | when trout fishing. |
| In my opinion this is kind of like cheating as far as | | | | Begin by picking the spot that you would like to fish. |
| trout fishing is concerned, but a fisherman's got to do | | | | Now grab the end of your line and slip on a small egg |
| what a fisherman's got to do. Sometimes you just | | | | sinker (¼ to ½ ounce). You want |
| want to catch a trout, and a stocked lake and | | | | enough weight to keep your offering on the bottom |
| synthetic trout bait is a very easy thing to do. In this | | | | and that's it, so take into account wind and/or |
| article, I'm going to lay out a great technique for | | | | current conditions. Now tie on a small barrel swivel |
| fishing for trout with Powerbait (in lakes that have | | | | (size 10 or 12). This will act as a 'stopper' for your |
| been planted with trout). | | | | weight. On the opposite end of the barrel swivel tie |
| The first thing that's needed is a lake that's been | | | | on a set of pre-tied gang hooks (size 8 or 10). That's |
| stocked with trout. In many areas of the United | | | | it, this is your fishing rig. |
| States this is fairly simple to find, and if you're having | | | | At this point add enough Powerbait to each hook to |
| trouble just contact your local fish and game office. | | | | completely cover each individual hook. You should end |
| The next thing that's needed is a jar of Powerbait | | | | up with two balls of Powerbait on your rig. As you |
| (or similar synthetic trout bait). The main thing to | | | | can see (or imagine) using the pre-tied gang hooks is |
| make sure of is that it floats. The fact that your bait | | | | very important to this technique. The afford you the |
| will be floating off of the bottom is integral to the | | | | opportunity to double the bait. Don't you think this |
| success of this technique. | | | | would be an advantage? I can tell you from |
| These types of baits come in more colors than the | | | | experience that it is. |
| rainbow, and I've always found that the color that's | | | | Now simply cast this offering into the water and |
| employed makes very little difference. So, the | | | | allow it to sink. Once it's on bottom, slowly reel in any |
| bottom line is just pick a color or two that you think | | | | slack line, and set you rod against and immovable |
| might work, and go with them. The scents that are | | | | object (such as a forked stick). You want your line |
| released are the important thing, rather than which | | | | to be completely taught. Now it's time to wait for |
| color your trout play dough is. | | | | bites. You'll know you have a bite when your rod tip |
| The final thing to make sure of is that your fishing | | | | begins to bounce. That's it. Pretty simple, huh? This |
| reel is spooled with light line. When trout fishing I | | | | Powerbait technique is very effective too. Give it a |
| suggest six-pound test as the heaviest fishing line | | | | shot and see what you think. You won't be |
| used. I personally use four-pound test, but six-pound | | | | disappointed. |