In this article I’m going to list the top three trout fishing baits of all time. When it comes to trout fishing bait there are a ton of choices, so how do you determine the top 3? While there is always room for other baits to be listed, these three baits have long been known as extremely effective baits for trout fishing. Any one of them will help you catch trout, and when the proper techniques are used with any of these baits, many times the results can be deadly (for the trout of course).
The interesting thing about trout fishing is that there are two different kinds of trout. Not species, but kinds of trout. The two kinds of trout are stocked and native. Stocked trout are planted by the government and native trout are born naturally in the river stream or lake that they are found. Actually, once a stocked trout has been in a waterway for a couple of years, it’s becomes “native”, but stocked trout in the eight inch and up size range are a completely different animal. These stocked trout eat things like corn and cheese, which aren’t the kind of trout fishing bait that I’m going to be referring to.
In any case, these types of trout fishing bait are extremely effective, and most effective for trout of the “native” kind. These trout fishing baits are being listed in no particular order.
- Powerbait - Powerbait is most effective for trout that at some point in their lives were stocked, but will even work on native trout. Powerbait comes in many different colors and is molded onto a hook. The best technique I’ve ever seen for using Powerbait to catch trout is to float it off a bottom fishing rig. Not only is Powerbait trout bait infused with trout attracting scents, it also floats, so using a bottom rig is a great technique. The best color of Powerbait is determined through trial and error, as the most productive color often changes from day to day.
- Worms - Worms are a very effective bait for trout fishing, especially when drifted through the current of a small river or stream. Worms as trout bait used to mean exclusively live worms, but now also includes synthetic worms such as Berkley Power worms and Gulf Alive Night crawlers. These synthetic worm options are almost as effective as live worms for trout bait, and much less messy. A great way to rig worms as trout fishing bait is to use gang hooks. These hooks allow for a completely natural and extremely effective presentation of a worm for fishing.
- Small Spinners - Small spinners are very effective baits for trout fishing and are effective in lakes and rivers. The two most effective brand names (at least in my experience) are Blue Fox and Rooster Tail. These trout fishing spinners are very effective trout fishing baits. I personally like the “tails” that Rooster Tails provide as they seem to provide an extra attractant. Blue Fox spinners emit a vibration that attracts trout as well. Either of these small spinner choices in sizes from 3/16 to ¼ ounce are great choice for trout fishing bait. Again “the best” color is determined through trial and error, so having some options available is a great idea.
These are the top 3 trout fishing baits of all time, and I suggest having them all available any time that you’re fishing for trout. You can determine your favorite technique and go from there. Just make sure that you always have these trout fishing bait choices available whenever you are trout fishing and you will be much more successful.
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