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In Search of the Perfect Trout Fishing Lure
Posted by Bill Hefensen at Sep 24th, 2009 in Fly Fishing
The trout fishing lure comes in many forms. Sometimes a crude lure can be fashioned from nothing more than a hook and scrap of cloth. Other times the most expensive trout fishing lure in the world won’t catch a thing. The real secret is knowing which lure to use for each fishing situation. More importantly, you have use lure in an effective manner.
If you are out to catch pan fish or bass then you might have some luck with some of the many artificial baits. For instance, the artificial crawfish gets a lot of hits. The size is important. If you choose a smaller bait then you will usually (but not always) catch smaller fish. The upside is that a smaller bait is easier to cast. Of course, the larger trout fishing lure might catch some monster fish, but can sometimes be cumbersome to cast.
Many times a fisherman’s favorite trout fishing lure is a spoon. Spoons are versatile and provide many options. Depending on the color and design, they will catch different fish. If you are out to get big brown trout, then you might choose a gold lure. Brown trout seem to prefer either plain gold spoons or those that are gold with a few bright streaks on them. However, rainbow trout will more likely chase after silver spoons. Lots of fishermen claim a silver spoon with red streaks is a trout slayer.
Brook trout prefer the plain copper spoons. Particularly those with a hint of blue or a touch of green. Of course, even if you have the perfect trout fishing lure for species of fish you are trying to catch, you might not catch a thing. This is because the lure is only part of the equation. Presentation is equally important. You must learn to jig and strip the trout fishing lure in a way that attracts fish.
Other Fish Attraction Methods
The general rule of trout fishing is to be quiet. Nothing is worse than belligerent passerby spooking your fish. However, some fisherman actually swear by the noisy trout fishing lure. These lures emit a sound that supposedly attracts fish. Other fisherman think the noisy trout fishing lure is a gimmick, but it doesn’t hurt to give it a try if nothing else works.
A favorite trout fishing lure for many fisherman, is the artificial fly. Artificial flies provide challenging and rewarding fishing. Care must be taken to learn to move your fly in a way that mimics the movement of a real fly. When it comes to artificial flies, timing and presentation are everything.
Moving your trout fishing lure slowly through the water is a great way to begin. If this doesn’t catch any fish then you can mix it up a little. Try changing the length of your strips or the speed you bring in your trout fishing lure. Eventually you will discover the trouts weakness.


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