subject: Five Great Tips for Using Trout Fishing Spinners [print this page] One of the most effective forms of trout fishing is spin fishing. This type of fishing refers to the use of artificial spinner lures on the end of your line as opposed to flies or live bait. Spinners can be a great alternative to other types of bait because of their ability to very accurately emulate real bait fish such as minnows. They also are permitted is several areas where live bait is prohibited because they are generally less harmful to the fish. In this article we will talk about some important tips for using trout fishing spinners in order to successfully catch more fish.
Make sure you have an appropriate reel when using a spinner. This is critical because you want to be able to have good control of your line, especially in fast-changing currents and depths. Many reels allow you to move your line quickly without expending much energy reeling it in, and this can be very important in the rivers where spinners are most effective.
Try to avoid sinking the spinner as much as possible. In other words, it will be beneficial if you move your line as your lure is moving with the current, and retrieving it when necessary. If you cast your spinner upstream and just simply allow it to drag then it will most likely get caught in certain parts of the water.
Don't be afraid to get creative with where you allow your spinner to move through the water. It's easy to simply cast out to the middle of a river and not worry too much about undercut banks, rocks, logs, and other things that generally attract trout. If the current is changing then the trout will probably want to be there, especially in warmer water.
If you are trout fishing in an area where the use of live bait is permitted then you may want to consider trying a spinner/live bait combination. This technique can be highly effective because you get the man-made aspect of a lure but can maintain the natural appearance that comes from live bait. For example, if you combine a regular spinner with a live worm and rig it in the correct way then you can create a piece of bait that looks like a minnow eating a worm. This would be very enticing to the hungry trout that preys on both of these creatures. Also, the addition of live bait to your spinner will target the trout's keen sense of smell.
It's a good idea to try using small tackle at first when using spinners to catch trout. This is because of the fact that they are smart fish and will not be fooled by some large, complicated rig. You can always increase the size of your hooks and spinners if the smaller ones aren't working, but you would be surprised at how effective small spinner tackle can be.
