| What does the phrase 'trout fishing rig' conjure up in | | | | you receive. If there is a "trout fishing rig", gang |
| your mind? Some sort of packaged rig with springs, | | | | hooks would definitely qualify. These hooks are also |
| swivels, clips, and hooks that will supposedly help you | | | | effective for still fishing with Powerbait or other |
| catch more trout? Or does the entire thought of a | | | | floating synthetic bait. If you want to catch more |
| trout fishing rig just sound silly? I mean really, this | | | | trout, you should always have a few sets of pre-tied |
| doesn't mean that much. The point is that there are | | | | gang hooks in your fishing vest. The gang hooks |
| some ways to rig your bait that are much more | | | | concept was presented to me more than 20 years |
| effective than other (which is what this article is | | | | ago by a man who was a true trout fishing "master". |
| about). | | | | Give them a shot and see for yourself how effective |
| The important thing to remember is that you want | | | | they are. |
| your bait to look as natural as is possible. This, of | | | | When you're trout fishing, it's always a great idea to |
| course, is for those of you who like to use live bait | | | | make sure that you're on the water when the fish |
| to fish for trout. Presenting your live bait (especially | | | | are the most active. What do I mean by this? Simple. |
| live worms) in a natural manner is of the utmost | | | | As anglers we want to maximize our time by being |
| importance in trout fishing. Is the best way to | | | | on the water when the fish are the most active, and |
| accomplish this by attempting to thread a live worm | | | | the answer to this riddle lies with the weather and |
| onto a single hook? Many anglers believe this to be | | | | moon. Learning how the weather and moon impact |
| the case. | | | | fish and fish behavior will make a huge difference in |
| The truth is that like many things in life, just because | | | | your catch rates. When trout fishing, always pay |
| that's the way it's always been done, it most | | | | attention to the weather and moon, this information |
| certainly doesn't mean that it's the most effective. | | | | is as important as any 'trout fishing rig' you choose to |
| There is a better way to present live bait (especially | | | | employ. |
| live worms). The way I'm referring to is called a set | | | | The best "rig" that can be employed while trout |
| of gang hooks. For those of you who aren't familiar | | | | fishing is an angler's knowledge and the |
| with gang hooks, they are simply a pair of small | | | | implementation of that knowledge in a constructive |
| hooks tied in tandem. This enables live bait to be | | | | way. Always strive to learn as much as you can |
| presented in a truly natural manner. If you use gang | | | | about your quarry, and the more successful you will |
| hooks, your live worm looks just like a live worm, | | | | become. There are a ton of tricks and tips available |
| rather than some sort of worm ball. | | | | that can help you catch more trout. |
| This makes a huge difference in the amount of bites | | | | |