Choosing the Best Trout Fishing Lures
So many fish to catch. So many lures to choose from. And who knows what that trout might be looking for today.
Yes, choosing the correct lure for your trout fishing day can be a little overwhelming, as it is sometimes difficult to know what that trout will be interested in. Here are three of the most popular types of trout fishing lures.
1. Spinners
Spinners are for spinner fishing just as flies are for fly fishing. Spinners are popular in the spring when the trout fish are usually hanging out at the bottom of the water. They are a little sluggish after their hibernation period. The trick to choosing the best lure is to remember that you do not want it to be so light that it passes right over the heads of the trout. On the other hand, you do not want it to be so heavy that it can get caught under a rock or plant.
When the creeks are full and running in the spring, try an unweighted spinner and add a worm to it. Let this drift along the bottom of the creek bed and allow enough slip shot so that it can remain there for a bit.
2 Spoons
This is actually a type of spinner that resembles a spoon. It is shaped like a spoon and will wobble when you retrieve it. What it does is imitate a small bait fish. You can find spoons in different shapes and sizes as well as weight. If you are trout fishing in the early spring, use a heavy, compact spoon that is no longer than an inch.
Spoons are great if the trout where you are fishing are actually feeding on small fish. However, if there is no interest in small fish in this area, then the trout probably will not be interested in your spoon, either.
3. Rooster Tails
These are very popular for trout fishing. They have a small tuft of animal hair on the end which actually resembles a rooster tail. Minnow is a natural prey for trout, and rooster tails are made to imitate the minnow. Rooster tails are flexible in that they can stay close to the surface of the water or dive deep into the water. Rooster tails are usually about 3-4 inches long.
Which to choose?
The problem with choosing just one type of lure is that it may not be of interest to the trout fish that day. So be sure to take several types of trout lures with you to make your trout fishing experience a good one.
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