subject: Tips in Preparing Your Trout Fishing Tackle [print this page] Preparation and experience always come hand in hand. Though preparation may teach you the basics, it's in experience that you'll get to learn the stuff that may not be found in the books. So, especially for beginners, you have to make sure that your preparation will enable you to garner the best (first-time) experience.
One key factor lies in you being efficiently equipped for your trout fishing. This means you have to be organized in your equipment and strategies which will definitely benefit you a lot when fishing for trout, especially in small rivers and streams.
Among the essentials is having the best tackle with you. The key concept isn't based only on effectiveness, but the ability to get a good catch without much effort, or in other words - efficiency. "Mundane task are always secondary preference to work if you're an angler."
Here are some really important points to keep in mind. Remember, trout are smart, so don't underestimate them. Strive to be one step ahead.
Quality & Maneuverability
Quality reel and rod, a lighter line and small tackle is a very good combination for your tackle.
Regarding your reel and rod, you should know that these two are the most essential parts of the trout fishing game, so don't settle for cheap ones. Come to think of it, cheaper ones will cost you more since they often break faster, making you buy replacements more often than you would with those that are a higher price.
On the other hand, a lighter line and smaller tackle is necessary for not only maneuverability but is also a good strategy to keep you hidden from the trout. Trout can usually spot a big or heavy line since they usually stay in cold areas of water. It's best to use monofilaments that are lighter than the six-pound test, with the four pound monofilament being top preference.
Lastly your tackle will pair-up with your line, so choose small sized swivels to lures to maximize your movement and promote easy casting. It is noted, by the way, that large trout are mostly caught using small tackle.
Better Go Natural
Experts would agree that when it comes to bait, the most effective choice is live bait. Trout have a very keen sense of not only sight but also of smell. Unlike flies or nymphs, live baits such as dew worms are more likely to appeal to their senses.
However, keep in mind that one needs to make an effort to stay one step ahead of these witty fish, so it's best to present your live bait as natural as you can. It's best to present them to mimic the usual food that the fish would dine on in their natural surroundings.
In regards to all those principles, experts would agree that the best equipment for this is using gang hooks. The price is worth it, so make sure to use these especially when going into streams.
Please do bear in mind that again, this is just the preparation' factor of your trout fishing venture. To really get a hold of it is to let experience teach you.
