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Fishing For Trout With Worms
One of the best ways that I know to fish for trout is with live worms, or as Hank Hill referred to them, "the good old American worm". Worms have always been a favorite bait for trout fishing, and when rigged properly, a worm can be an extremely effective bait. In this article, I'm going to explain the best way that I've ever come across for rigging and fishing with live worms.
The first thing to keep in mind is that trout have very sensitive eyesight and are normally found in cold clear water. This means that the lighter the better, as far as your fishing line is concerned. Trout fishing with worms should always be done with light line. I've seen all too many anglers employing fishing line when trout fishing that's entirely too heavy. I personally use four pound test, but up to six pound test is passable. The rule of thumb should be; no line heavier than size pound test for trout fishing.
Trout fishing with worms is always the most effective when done in the flowing waters of a river or stream. To effectively fish for trout with worms, you'll only need a few things. Gang hooks (size 8 or 10), small barrel swivels (size 10 or 12), split shot sinkers, and live worms. That's the basic equipment that you'll need to be successful fishing for trout with worms.
Begin by grabbing the end of your line and tying on a small barrel swivel. Now, tie a set of pre-tied gang hooks onto the opposite end of the barrel swivel. Add split shots above the swivel to weight down your offering. The number and size of the split shot will vary depending on current flow. The goal is to have your offering tumble along the bottom, as it flows naturally downstream. Now all you have to do is a live worm to your pre-tied gang hooks.
The easiest and most efficient way to carry your live worms while fishing is a bait bag. A bait bag is simply a small bag that carries your live worms while fishing. This will save you a ton of time and keep your worms literally "at your fingertips" waiting to be used.
In any case, throw this rig into the current and let it flow with the current, keeping your line taught the entire time. With practice you'll easily be able to distinguish between bottom and bites. The bottom line is that this technique is the best way I've ever encountered to fish for trout with worms. Give it a try on your next fishing trip, you won't be disappointed.
Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than 20 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his three year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country.....Montana!
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