Trout Fishing

Things to keep in mind while trout fishing

Fishing for trout is a very popular activity among anglers. Spring is the best season of the year to fish for trout. Rigging the trout line is the main hurdle that anglers face. Anglers often make the mistake of using the same fishing equipment that they would use to catch other fish. However, to catch trout, using the right kind of fishing equipment that is best suited for catching trout is necessary. Other fishing equipment often proves to be too heavy for trout.

The best place to rig the fishing line is in the flowing water of a stream or a river. The equipment used should be very light weighted rods and reels. Rigging a trout line requires the angler to use a very light line which is why the light weighted equipment compliments it. Hence, the first step to effectively rigging a trout line is to use light gear and a light line. The ideal weight for the line can be anywhere between two pounds and four pounds. However, some anglers even use lines that are as heavy as six pounds. Anything heavier than six pounds can prove to be a hindrance while fishing for trout.
If you are using lures, the swivel is attached to the opposite end of the leader. This simply means that the lure is not tied directly to the line, but to the leader, with the swivel in the middle. This makes sure that the trout lure performs aptly and avoid the line from twisting. If you are using hooks and bait for fishing, gang hooks are a good option. Gang hooks words very well when live worms are used for bait. Gang hooks are tied with an attached leader which will make it much easier for you to attach the hooks to the