Trout fishing on a paid pond

Date: March 22, 2021 | 690

Contrary to the opinion of ordinary people, trout is not the name of a species of fish, but only a common common name for several species. Trout is the name given to forms of brown trout, Dolly Varden, and char that remain to live in the river, while the main population lives in the sea and goes to rivers only to spawn. There are about twenty species united under this name. In this review I will tell you how to catch trout in streams . Where to look for this fish, what gear and bait to use, how to serve them, how to conduct them.

Anglers are primarily interested in brook trout. Looking for schools of salmon in the sea is a thankless task. You can enjoy tracking and catching cautious, strong fish only in rivers and streams. The settled form is what you need. There is also lake trout, which we actively breed in cultivated ponds, the so-called “platniki”. We will talk separately about the features of fishing in paid trout ponds. Now we will focus on catching wild trout, as the most interesting and extreme.

The appearance of the fish is very beautiful. Typical salmon, with minimal variation in shape. The outline of the head can be round, blunt or slightly elongated. The body is quite thick, slab-like. Fins with rounded edges. The base of the caudal fin is wide. The adipose fin at the end of the back is another sign of salmon. A distinctive feature is the abundance of red and black spots on the sides and dorsal fin. Red spots are framed by a bright yellow border. The scales are small and not very tight. The experience of catching brook trout is unforgettable. She looks so impressive.

The size of trout varies greatly, depending on the region and the actual species. Somewhere these are individuals no larger than 0.5 kg, and somewhere you can find fish weighing more than 5 kg, and this will also be considered brook trout. In relation to our conditions, if you don’t go far to the north, these are small fish, up to 300 - 500 g, as an exception: 800 g.

Despite its modest size, the aura of mystery plays its role. Getting to the trout spots is not easy. Seducing a cautious, sharp-eyed fish with bait is also not easy. She resists bravely, very nimble. To fully experience the fight, they use elegant ultralight rods and thin fishing lines. This is how a collision with a modest fish turns into a thriller.

Although trout is very tasty, it is less and less perceived as a gastronomic object. It is customary to catch, enjoy the beauty, take a photo and quickly release the fish. You can buy yourself a salmon fillet in the store for your table, and let the beautiful brook trout live and delight anglers with new bites.

Pros and cons of a paid reservoir

In order not to travel far away for a worthy trophy, it’s easier to go to a paid pond; here you can do just as good fishing. Such reservoirs have their negative and positive sides.

close location to home

comfort and convenience

fishing possible all year round

trout are less timid on paid platforms

fishing is paid

premature termination of fishing does not always guarantee a refund

on a paid pond, most often the fish caught for cooking will also have to be bought back

Otherwise, fishing will bring only positive emotions; a catch is almost always guaranteed.

The fisherman should first study the rules established on this particular body of water, and then go on to his favorite hobby.

Permitted and prohibited trout fishing gear

Any paid pond is equipped for the comfort of fishermen, but the established rules should not be violated. Most in the price list indicate all the subtleties and nuances that you should familiarize yourself with in advance.

Among other things, prohibitions usually include the use

networks

electric fishing rods

saddles

traps

forts

Poaching equipment is prohibited here just like everywhere else. It is better not to take risks and carry out fishing in accordance with the established regulations.

Permitted trout fishing gear includes:

Float rod

Feeder tackle

Spinning

Bottom tackle, including elastic.

Fly fishing is also not prohibited, but only specialists use it.

Tackle and equipment for catching river trout

The choice of gear depends on the season in which you plan to fish. However, in essence, the simplest gear and equipment for catching river trout, from spring to the freeze-up period, is used. This is a float rod up to five meters long. The fishing line must have a tensile strength of up to three kilograms. Line thickness up to 0.4 mm. The leash is somewhat thinner. Hooks according to fish size.

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Catching asp with wobblers

If you catch large trout, take from 3 to 5 numbers. Accordingly, change will go from 6 to 9. You can safely go trout fishing with an ultralight, on which you put a good reel with a smooth running, size, for example, 1500. This is a set for small fish, weighing up to a kilogram, maximum one and a half. If you plan to pull out something more serious, then you will need a fishing rod that is far from light. The only question here is what kind of fish and why are you going to catch.

We all understand that it is not for food, and unlikely for sale. Nowadays, many people engage in sport fishing and simply release their catch. But this is a personal matter for everyone. On the described ultralight it is worth putting a 0.12 mm thick monofilament line. Then the question of choosing bait begins. These can be wobblers, cranks and much more.

Choosing a catchable place

Trout is grown in reservoirs under conditions as close as possible to natural conditions; this fish cannot live and develop normally everywhere. The most suitable bodies of water should have the following characteristics:

1. The relief is flat, without sharp changes in depth and anomalous areas.
2. Vegetation in the reservoir should be moderate.
3. The bottom is relatively clean; there may be isolated boulders, snags, and other obstacles.

It is under these conditions that the trout will be able to actively collect the food offered to it and quickly grow to the desired size. Fish are classified as predators; they still need shelter.

Criteria for choosing a promising place for fishing

The success of trout fishing depends on many factors, including:

• weather;
• food base
• season

But the most important thing is to choose a promising place from which to fish. With a successful combination of circumstances, even in non-trout weather and an abundant food supply, you can spot and catch a real trophy on a platform without any problems.

• the presence of local pits and grooves is welcome
• good places will be near the protrusions and tubercles on the bottom
• The fisherman should sit down near a flooded clearing
• priority is given to stones, snags and other shelters
• You should not bypass the branches of coastal vegetation overhanging the water

Anglers have noticed that trout often choose bridges specially installed for fishing for their shelter. Therefore, you should behave as quietly as possible; fish can often be caught right from under your feet.

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You shouldn’t look for trout in completely flat and empty areas; it’s unlikely to stand here. Even with an abundant food supply, the fish simply will not be interested in the offered baits.

Choosing a place to fish for trout

The success of fishing depends on the correct choice of a section of the reservoir in which the likelihood of a bite increases. The choice of place for trout fishing in the fall is carried out according to the following criteria:

• Riffles with a rocky bottom;
• Svali;
• Sharp depressions at the bend of the river bed;
• Steep banks.

If in the first half of September there are fine sunny days, then you can catch trout in shallow water. Short rains are not a problem. During periods of prolonged autumn rains, trout biting activity noticeably decreases.

Indicators of the presence of fish in the selected area of ​​the reservoir

You can determine that the trout is exactly in the chosen fishing spot using several indicators:

• the head often appears from the water after each strike of the bait on the water;
• splashes occur periodically, trout jump out for insects or bait.

It often happens that the trophy is not noticeable at all, but with a correctly chosen and proposed bait, an attack and hooking immediately occurs, and it is possible to hook several fish at once.

Where to look for trout depending on the time of year

The activity of trout in the natural environment varies depending on the time of year, and fish will behave the same way when reared artificially. It is worth understanding that it will not be possible to fish in the same place in spring and summer on a paid platform.

Spring

Immediately after freezing, while the water has not yet warmed up very much, trout will actively scour the entire reservoir in search of food. It will definitely not stand in one place, even if the food supply in the water area is at the highest level. You will have to look for trout everywhere, depending on the gear used, it is better to fish the surface where the trout will go out to bask in the sun and catch insects that have fallen into the water.

When the temperature rises, trout go in search of food in shaded places ; they can stand under the branches of vegetation hanging over the water, in snags , behind boulders at the bottom of the reservoir.

Summer

This time of year is least suitable for trout fishing; warm water will make the predator minimally active . The fish can stand in a visible place, but at the same time not react at all to the bait offered to it.

Fishing for trout on paid platforms during this period will bring success in rainy weather and with a significant decrease in temperature during the daytime.

You need to look for it in holes, in places where water is supplied to the reservoir , special attention should be paid to areas with moderate currents.

Autumn

This period is considered the rainbow season, during which time you can catch a real trophy without much effort. Gear can be cast throughout the entire body of water, using any of the acceptable methods. Trout will quickly evaluate the offered baits and begin to respond to them almost instantly.

The best places during this period are considered to be rifts , edges , places near snags and stones at the bottom, places where water is supplied to the reservoir .

Winter

You can catch trout on a platform in winter, but for this you need to take into account only one thing: whether the pond freezes or not. From the ice, the same gear is used; in open and cold water, slightly different options are used.

The fishing location does not change; with a significant drop in water and air temperatures, the trout will go to the depressions and wait there for more suitable conditions. The fish will happily respond to almost all baits offered to it during this period.

How to catch trout using pasta in the fall

Paste is a universal bait for catching trout on a fishing rod or feeder. It can be used at any time and in any weather. It's inexpensive, fish like it, and is a mixture of protein and flavor. The paste has different colors, the most effective ones are carrot, pink, and white. The odors used are those that the fish prefers:

• Cheese;
• Caviar;
• Shrimp;
• Garlic.

There are two types of trout paste: sinking and floating. The use of one or the other depends on what layers of water the trout hunt in. If it walks on top, take a floating one, if it stays at depth, then preference is given to a sinking one.

advice

It is easy to make sinking paste from floating paste. To do this, just attach a pellet weight to the hook, and then attach the paste to it.

An original option for using paste when fishing with a spinning rod is to equip it with a retractable leash. How to make it, see here. The load should lie on the bottom, and the hook with paste will glide at the distance from the bottom that the length of the leash allows it to rise to.

In autumn, the paste should be chosen so that it does not tan at low temperatures. It should not be quickly washed away by water, but the main thing is that it attracts trout. To learn how to fish with trout paste in a cunning way, watch the video.

Features of fishing by season

For each season, experienced fishermen use different types of gear, with which they certainly won’t be able to miss a trophy. But it is worth noting that a real fisherman must be fully armed under any circumstances, so it is better to always carry the minimum possible arsenal with you.

Spring fishing

During this period, trout on the fishing grounds are very active, the sun and cool water have an exciting effect on them. The fish splashes both near the coastline and at depth with the same intensity. A long spring with frequent frosts will not allow it to come close to the surface, so in such weather conditions it is worth looking for fish in the bottom layers of the reservoir.

All gear used for trout will work during this period:

• spinning
• float tackle
• bottom
• fly fishing

Feeder and spinning rod will be especially relevant; the main thing is to choose a good place and assemble the tackle correctly. At this time, the fish will be cautious, so the formation is carried out with thin, inconspicuous, but strong components.

Autumn fishing

After a hot summer the trout’s activity increases ; it tries to eat the fat that was partially lost during the “rest” period. The fish will not miss a single opportunity to feast, so it will greedily rush to all the bait and lures offered to it. You can use all possible open water fishing methods:

• donk
• feeder
• spinning
• float tackle

It’s not worth fishing with fly fishing during this period; the effectiveness of the gear is no longer the same as in the spring.

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It is worth understanding that in the fall the fish are more frisky, so the tackle is collected more firmly.

You can try to install girders, if this is not prohibited by the rules of the pond. You can use small live bait as bait; the fish will respond well to this delicacy.

Ice fishing

Fishing on paid platforms does not stop even with the onset of winter . In relatively cool water, the fish feels great, it actively feeds and moves around the reservoir.

Some water areas freeze for the winter, then they fish with winter gear:

• zherlitsy
• winter float fishing rod
• jig tackle
• flashing

If the reservoir is not covered with ice for the winter, then use the same gear as in the fall .

Promising places for trout fishing do not depend on the seasons; in open water, fish will stand in holes , small depressions in the bottom , near places where water is supplied to the water area, and hide behind stones and snags while hunting. In winter, trout (from the ice) are searched for in depressions; the fish will move there for the winter.

Natural Trout Fishing Baits and Fishing Techniques

Trout are caught using baits of plant and animal origin, and artificial baits. The closer autumn is, the greater the appetite of this fish. Trout turns into a predator and gains fat, so people often fish with spinning rods in the fall. Spring and summer trout are being caught on natural baits.

Of these, the most promising and best are: live bait, worms, kernels from canned corn, cheese, flies, larvae (maggots, bloodworms), bark beetles, eggs. Lake and river trout are caught with such bait using float gear. The most expensive bait is red caviar.

Not every angler can afford to purchase such a bait due to its high cost. Moreover, we need real caviar, and not its imitation. Large specimens of shad are caught using earthworms and dungworms, which are entirely attached to a hook. If the goal is to catch not just a fish, but a fish, it makes sense to put a bunch of worms on the hook at once.

Fish love red worms dangling from a hook. And to catch medium-sized trout weighing about 300 grams, you can choose a medium hook and put half a worm there. It should be remembered that this fish has a cautious disposition.

Therefore, the fisherman must constantly ensure that the worm is set in such a way that the hook is not noticeable, otherwise the fish will get scared and leave the water area. But when fishing for dead fish or live bait, the hook must be open, otherwise it will be impossible to hook the fish. Usually the fish is impaled by the lip, tail or fin.

The trout sees the hook, but is not afraid of it, apparently mistaking it for a sharp fish fin. Live bait is always closer to the bottom. If fishing takes place along the river flow, then the fry heads towards the whirlpool. To increase the chance of a bite, the angler always tries to play with the tip of the fishing rod. Lake trout are caught by reeling in the fishing line and reeling in the fishing rod.

You can only catch qualifying fish using live bait or dead fish. If the fisherman's goal is to catch small or medium-sized trout, then there is no point in fishing with live bait. But most often you come across small specimens of trout, so they don’t often fish with live bait.

Only experienced fishermen with great patience can wait for a trophy trout to bite on the fry. Usually they fish with live bait during fall fishing. At this time, the fish is hungry and becomes voracious.

She scours the pond in search of food and may be tempted by the fry. The fly as bait is used in spring fly fishing for trout. At this time, nature awakens from hibernation. Various insects wake up and fall from the trees into the water.

The trout begins to gorge on insects and if they see a fly, they will certainly bite on it if the natural action of the bait is carried out using fly fishing. Other baits are also used, but are not as widespread as live bait, worms and flies.

What to fish for trout with: trout tackle

You can catch trout with several types of gear, each of which will bring success to the angler only if properly collected and used. In order not to miss your chance to catch a trophy, you should prepare before fishing, review and sort through all the gear, and, if necessary, replace the components with more reliable ones.

Spinning

not every form is suitable for trout . To lure out a predator, you need to select all the components correctly and at the same time not scare off the potential prey.

• Carbon ultralight blank , the length of which can be selected individually. Rods of 2.2-2.5 m are considered the most convenient for fishing from the coastline , depending on the body of water being fished. Test values ​​should not exceed 8 g; ideally, the lower value should be zero. It is better to take a super fast action, then every touch of the fish to the bait will be visible by the tip of the whip. It is better to choose a cortical handle, it slips less in the hand, the reel right away, all flaws will be visible to the naked eye.
• The reel should not be heavy, but it should hold enough warp and work properly. For such a form, select a specimen with a spool size of no more than 1500 sizes and a front drag; this is quite enough even for landing a large trophy. The minimum number of bearings required is 4 or more, plus one in the line layer.
• Both fishing line and braided cord are chosen as the base. An important indicator is strength with minimal thickness and invisibility in water. Monochromes in the spring are used of no more than 0.2 mm ; in the fall, thicker options are chosen; often even 0.3 mm is used, but it is completely transparent. For a cord you will need a thinner diameter, 0.12 mm is quite enough for fishing in the spring, but in the fall you should not use anything thicker than 0.18 mm.
• It is mandatory to use leashes for spinning tackle fluorocarbon is considered the best option , and its thickness in the spring is at least 0.25 mm; in the fall, you can use 0.35 mm. The length can be different, a minimum of 25 cm, when fishing with a retractable leash it can reach up to one and a half meters.
• Fittings are installed only of high quality: the minimum size must withstand the maximum possible loads. It is better to use “anti-glare” options, which allows you not to scare away the fish from the bait or bait even in sunny weather.

All that remains is to pick up the bait and go to the pond, where checking the collected gear will show whether everything was done correctly.

Tackle has its advantages and disadvantages

ease of tackle

Possibility of use not only for trout

ease of collection

not every beginner immediately masters wiring

when hooked, there is a high probability of losing the bait

for beginners and not only when fishing, the whip often breaks, the reason for this is the inability to work with the reel clutch

Otherwise, spinning tackle will bring a lot of pleasure to both novice and experienced fishermen.

Feeder

Trout can also be caught on a feeder, using gear with a medium load and an appropriate whip.

• A high-quality form, and the length can vary from 3 m to 4 m . Both rods made of pure carbon fiber are used for such fishing, they will be a little lighter, as well as composite options. This will not affect the quality of fishing; everyone relies on their own capabilities and preferences. You should choose from models that have three quivertypes, the maximum possible test is 100-120 g. They also use rods with higher performance, but this is enough for trout.
• The reel is selected from power models; preference is given to options with a baitrunner or with a rear friction brake . Experienced fishermen claim that it will be easier to work when hooking and fishing. It’s worth looking at the number of bearings; the minimum should be three, plus one in the line layer. The spool size is from 3000 or more, depending on what kind of catch the fisherman is counting on.
• For the base, it is better to take a good quality fishing line, with a diameter of at least 0.3 mm in the spring and 0.4 mm in the autumn . Preference is given to transparent or rainbow options; they will be minimally visible in the water column at different times of the year. Fishing using braid was also allowed.
• Accessories, fasteners and swivels are selected from trusted manufacturers with good tear properties. You shouldn't use shiny ones , but dark ones are perfect.
• Feeders are used depending on the topography of the water area. With minimal flow, a 20-30 g feeder is suitable, or you can do without it at all. Not everyone uses bait; some people think that it is superfluous for catching trout on a platform.

The advantages of feeder gear include the opportunity after each cast to simply admire nature or talk with family and friends. Using this gear, you can catch fish from the bottom layers of the water area, where they are found during the cold season. The disadvantages include frequent recasting when using bait and studying the operation of a reel with a baitrunner.

Float tackle

The most popular tackle among beginners who go to a paid pond for trout. It is easy to assemble and use, and both lapdogs and flywheels are equally in demand.

• A fishing rod 5-6 meters with rings , you can take one of the carbon options or buy a slightly simpler one, a composite one. The main indicator should be a fairly hard whip.
• It is better to install a spinning reel , this will help bring out even large fish without problems. There must be at least three bearings, the spool size should not exceed 1500.
• The best basis for this gear is considered to be a fishing line with a diameter of 0.22 mm in the spring and 0.3 mm in the fall. Transparent or rainbow are more suitable, there should be enough of it on the reel, from 70 m or more.
• Hooks are selected depending on the bait used; smaller ones are used for a worm, larger ones for a small shrimp. One size is suitable for a worm, a completely different one for a small shrimp, the main thing is that the wire is thin and strong, and the sting is sharp.
• The float is chosen individually; for long casting it is better to take a heavier and brighter option. When fishing near the coastline or bridge, products with minimal loading are used.

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A leash must be installed; usually it is made of thinner fishing line.

The swing version of the tackle is formed from:

• The rods are of the appropriate type, the length can vary from 5 m to 7 m depending on the fishing characteristics. Carbon fiber ones are considered the best options; they are light and sweeping.
• The fishing line is taken with a cross-section of 0.2 mm for spring fishing and 0.25 mm for autumn fishing . You only need 5-7 m.
• The float is chosen individually; it is not worth installing a heavy and sliding type.
• Hooks are selected for the selected bait.
• Leashes are made independently from thinner fishing line, length 20 cm or more.

Pros and cons of float gear

easy to assemble

ease of use

the ability to fish both the coastal zone and make longer casts

use a variety of bait options

the trout is not always caught on the hook when it is offered a delicacy

with abundant vegetation on the shore, long-distance casting will be problematic

Otherwise, the gear has proven itself only from the best side; most fishermen use just this kind of installation.

Fishing with a bombard

Not every angler has an ultralight rod , but he wants to catch trout. What to do in this case? There is no need to despair, even with a rough spinning blank you can throw a light-weight bait, namely flies, to the required distance. An assistant here will be a bombard or a water-filling float. The tackle is not difficult to assemble and use, you just have to get used to casting.

• remove the leash from any equipped spinning blank
• put a stopper, then the bombard itself, then another stopper
• then attach the leash and the bait itself

All that remains is to throw the finished equipment; if the artificial bait flies poorly as it is, you should fill the body of the bombard with water, this will make the equipment heavier.

The bite is checked by the float, the depth is set with silicone or rubber stoppers. All that remains is to detect the trophy in time and bring it to the landing net.

Pros and cons of fishing with a bombard

possibility of using light, medium, heavy baits of various types

can be used both for trout fishing and for other predators

rigidity of the rod, which is beneficial when hatching heavy specimens

it is difficult for a beginner to adjust the depth of the float

inexperienced fishermen often overlap the bait with the bombard

However, the negative aspects can be easily corrected; once you get used to throwing the tackle, everything will go like clockwork.

What gear is used

A large number of specialized sources, as well as the experience of many anglers, indicate that it is better to catch trout using such gear as a float rod, spinning rod, fly fishing, and feeder. At the same time, the most accessible and easiest to learn of them is float tackle, and the most expensive and quite difficult to acquire skills is fly fishing.

Recommended reading: How to catch ruffs

Spinning

For trout fishing, spinning gear is used, consisting of the following parts:

• Carbon fiber rod with bait weight from 2-3.5 to 10.5-12 grams. The length of the rod, depending on the fishing conditions, ranges from 180-240 (for small rivers and streams with overgrown banks) to 270-300 cm (when fishing in ponds).
• Inertia-free reel size 1500-2000 with a gear ratio from 5.2 to 6-6.2:1, front-mounted friction brake, reliable instant reverse stop;
• Monofilament fishing line with a thickness of 0.18-0.22 mm, fluorescent color.

Brook trout are often caught with telescopic spinning rods. The convenience of such rods, compared to plug-in rods, lies in their compactness. If necessary, they can be quickly folded and get through bushes or dense thickets.

Fly fishing

For fly fishing for trout, one-handed forms of 3-4 classes, 250-300 cm long, light inertial reels with a reliable brake, light and ultra-light cords of 3-5 classes are used. As a leader and a leash, pieces of monofilament fishing line with a cross-section of 0.3 and 01.5 mm, respectively, are used. In this case, the length of the undergrowth should be 125-150 cm, the leash – 50-70 cm.

Important. The classes of the reel and cord used in fly fishing gear must match. This is necessary for optimal filling of the reel spool with cord and its normal winding.

Float rod

In streams, it is better to catch trout with a medium-length fly rod.
With light tackle it is easier to catch local fish sites, often moving along the shore. On a trout pond, it is convenient to use a Bolognese float rod 5-6 m long, equipped with a small spinning reel, a braided cord with a cross-section of 0.10 mm with a meter-long undergrowth made of monofilament with a thickness of 0.14, and a leash made of thin monofilament with a cross-section of 0.12 mm. This type of tackle allows you to make long casts, which increases the chances of being bitten by wary fish in the pond.

Since trout bites are very sharp and strong, floats with a spindle-shaped body, a long, strong antenna and a weight of 2.5 to 5-6 g are used as a signaling device.

Recommended reading: How and what to catch minnows with

Trout paste, various baits (worms, bloodworms, pieces of squid or shrimp), and artificial baits—heavy wet flies—are used as baits.

Feeder

Trout are caught using English donkey in cold-water-fed lakes and paid ponds. This tackle is most catchy on the eve of winter cold. The fish, gradually flocking into small schools, occupy holes distant from the shore.

Tackle for feeder trout fishing includes the following components:

• Flexible carbon fiber plug rod with a length of 270-330 cm with a test weight of 40-60 g;
• Spinning reel size 3000 with front clutch and at least 3 bearings for the main pair and rotor;
• Monofilament fishing line with a thickness of 0.2-0.25 mm;
• A triple swivel, to one of the branches is attached a meter-long leash made of fluorocarbon fishing line with a cross-section of 0.18 mm, and to the other, located at a right angle to the previous one, is an olive sinker weighing 20-30 g on a 30-centimeter piece of fishing line.

To start feeding a promising point, the sinker is replaced with a metal mesh feeder weighing 20-40 g. To attract schooling trout to the fishing point, use a mixture of special cheese coarse bait. The mixture is slightly moistened, then various dry trout flavors (shrimp, worm flavor) are added to it.

Floating trout pastes - cheese, caviar, etc. - are used as bait for such equipment.

Features of winter fishing

Often, platoons are equipped so that they do not freeze in winter; in this case, fishing continues all year round with the usual gear for fishing in open water. If a lake or pond is covered with ice, then appropriate gear will be required. In winter, trout are caught on the platform:

• For jig tackle, this will require a light fishing rod with a foam handle, 15-20 m of fishing line with a diameter of 0.1-0.14 mm , a nod to determine the bite selected for the jig, and the jig itself. Trout respond best to bait in the form of small bugs, ants and other living creatures.
• While trolling will be successful, this method will require stronger tackle. A fishing rod is chosen with a hard whip, a fishing line is selected that is at least 0.16 mm in diameter , a nod is also needed to determine the bite, and you can’t do without a spinner. For trout, small vertical models are chosen, and different colors are used.
• The trout also like the balancer; the tackle is standard, just like for a spinner. With this fishing method, it is important to be able to play the bait correctly so that it can attract cautious fish.
• Separately, it is worth highlighting the girders; this method is classified as passive. For equipment you will need a fishing line 0.3 mm in diameter, 10-15 m for each unit. The sinker, its weight is selected depending on the fishing conditions, the triple or double hook and the live bait itself. Girders are installed in places where trout accumulate on the platform during wintering and on relative shallows during thaws.

It is also possible to fish with float tackle in winter, with a worm serving as bait and the tackle being collected using small winter fishing rods.

What do trout bite on: lures and baits

Without properly selected lures and baits, trout fishing on a platform will not be successful. These components of the gear are selected individually for each installation, but even here there are subtleties and tricks.

6 Best Feeder Baits

Only animal species are used as bait for the feeder; plant and artificial trout cannot be attracted. Trout responds best to:

1. dung worm
2. moth larva
3. earthworm
4. shrimp
5. mealworm
6. amphipod

Colored maggot is also sometimes used by fishermen, but it will not always work.

It will also be good to bite on fishing dough with flavors such as shrimp, krill, halibut, bloodworm.

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The bait used must be added to the groundbait in order to bind these two components together.

4 best spinning baits

Using ultralight or tackle with a bombard, they try to interest trout in different types of artificial baits. They have one thing in common: light weight, but in everything else they can be very different:

1. Flies are used on a single, double or triple hook, and an important characteristic is the presence of red lurex on the bait. Likenesses of butterflies and small beetles will work great.
2. When using wobblers, preference should be given to minnow and crank ; trout will definitely attack them almost immediately. It is worth choosing small-sized fish, and the depth should be as minimal as possible. It is impossible to single out any colors; completely different options will work in different bodies of water.
3. Pinwheels are used with a round petal, the so-called Aglia . Of the well-known Meps, the maximum for trout is No. 1 , and the model must have an edge on the tee. Other manufacturers have proven themselves no worse, the main thing is to be able to move the bait so that the fish notices it in the water column.
4. Micro-oscillators are used with one hook; these are the models that are considered trout. Silver and rainbow colors will work best; in sunny weather, you should try bronze or darkened options. The maximum weight is 4-5 g, more is not needed for this ichthyan.

Silicone bait is rarely used; trout react to it extremely rarely. But if there is a complete lack of bite, you can try to equip a microjig for a predator .

3 baits for float fishing

A bare hook is unlikely to be attractive to fish, including trout. In float gear it is covered with an animal bait:

1. worm;
2. moth larva;
3. Amphipod.

You can use both single nozzles and “sandwiches”, that is, arrange them in different orders, plant maggots or plant elements.

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Grills and baitfish will require slightly different bait, it will also be animal. Live bait is used to attract attention, namely small-sized roach, ruffe, and gudgeon. They are considered the natural food of trout in the wild.

Experienced fishermen also use available options; shell meat from a pond will always help in this case.

Trout baits

As bait for trout, various larvae, worms and insects are used, swarming near the shore and above the surface of the water. As bait, in addition to the traditional worm, bloodworms and maggots, the following are used:

• Caddisfly larvae;
• Grasshoppers;
• Beetles;
• Flies;
• Shrimp, peeled;
• Caterpillars;
• Midges.

Trout bite well on pieces of fresh fish, crab sticks and red caviar. To increase the likelihood of a bite, you can additionally attach various vegetable fishing baits to the hook. Cooked corn for fishing is especially attractive.

At any time of the year, brown trout are excellently caught using live bait. It is important to place the live bait correctly so that with its mobility it attracts the attention of a large omnivorous predator.

It should be noted that trout fishing in the fall will be successful if you properly equip the gear and choose a promising place for fishing. The more diverse the arsenal of lures and baits, the greater the chances of exciting fishing.

Using bait

The opinions of fishermen with experience on this matter are divided; some believe that it is useless to use bait for this predator. After all, this is a predator, so let it get its food in a natural way, and a slight hunger will only make the fish more active. Others, on the contrary, recommend using bait mixtures; they will allow you to keep a school of predators in the right place for the required amount of time.

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It has been experimentally proven that with bait the catch will be several times greater.

Homemade

If you decide to join those who use bait, then you should learn how to prepare it yourself. It’s worth saying right away that it definitely won’t be cheaper than purchased, but the efficiency is much better.

Trout responds well to various animal odors; they are accustomed to hannibalism. In natural reservoirs, it successfully hunts salmon fry; it is these features that should be taken into account when making mixtures yourself.

Self-cooked at home is considered the best from one part salmon caviar and three parts fish feed, but this pleasure will not come cheap.

It was possible to make the recipe more accessible, while the effectiveness was practically not affected. To prepare you will need:

• eggs
• milk
• compound feed
• squid
• salted herring
• canned corn.

First of all, an omelet is prepared from eggs and milk, then it is kneaded and mixed with fish feed. The seafood is cleaned and added to the omelette mixture, the corn is passed through a meat grinder and sent there, followed by syrup from a jar. Mix everything well and leave for no more than 10 hours . It is important to use the mixture within 24 hours, otherwise it will disappear and will scare away potential catches rather than attract them.

Purchased options

Not a single manufacturer produces bait for trout separately. Experienced fishermen recommend using pellets, but not any of the options will work. To be sure to be with your catch, preference should be given to the following aromas:

• with fish
• with shrimp
• with caviar
• with cheese
• with garlic

Krill and halibut will also work well. You should not blindly follow these statements; if there is a complete lack of bite, you should try something new for this predator. Perhaps this way it will be possible to gain his favor.

4 purchased baits for trout

There are now a lot of pellet manufacturers on the fishing tackle market; every angler has the right to choose exactly the one he likes best. Experienced fishermen recommend starting with:

1. Top Secret
2. Greenfish
3. Silver
4. Dynamite baits

The products of these companies have proven themselves well and have been tested more than once by many beginning and experienced fishermen.

Fishing location and specifics of trout fishing

When fishing for trout, you should go to mountain rivers and lakes. Trout lives in the same place as grayling. Both fish love the cleanliness and transparency of water bodies, are timid, and do not like noise and the voices of people. It usually happens that a fisherman comes to fish for trout, and at the same time grayling is caught, and vice versa, when fishing for grayling, trout is caught.

One should only rejoice at this, as there will be a variety of dishes on the table. You can't make noise while trout fishing. The fish will be frightened by the noise and will hide in a quiet place from where you can’t get it out. Therefore, fishermen often go fishing alone, without taking a partner or dog with them, so that the fishing takes place in complete silence, alone with nature.

A real fisherman always dresses correctly. To do this, you need to purchase a camouflage fishing suit. This is an excellent camouflage that helps to blend in with the foliage of trees and coastal vegetation. If the fisherman is wearing bright and provocative clothing, he will not have to count on a catch.

The fish should be approached slowly, carefully and silently. The fish should not see the approaching person. Fishing should take place in the current. There the water is cooler and the saturation of life-giving oxygen is higher. But trout do not live in stagnant water, as this is a detrimental place for its well-being.

Small individuals like to stay behind large stones. There they rest and gain strength, since a lot of energy is wasted due to the fight against the strong current of a mountain river. But large trout are holding on to fallen trees and large snags sticking out of the water.

It can be located either near the bottom or closer to the surface, where it feeds on insects that have fallen into the water. When fishing, you should remember about fish protection prohibitions, individual in each region. For a small fish, you need to carefully remove the hook from the mouth and release the fish into the water.

Let it live, swim and feed, and then it will grow into a large fish, give birth and be hooked again. Fishing results are especially good at points where there are differences in depth, in holes, at the mouths of rivers and streams. These are places where trout can get food and hide from predators in case of the slightest danger.