Fishing for trophy brown trout on the white river in cotter, arkansas, is making me a better swimbait fisherman. Matt peters, walks you thru the southern trout eaters huddleston rig. As i drifted in about 15 to 20 feet of water outside an east central florida inlet, a froth of water roiled by baitfish, diving birds, and game fish bent on carnage had my full attention. Apr 10, 2020 ri opening day trout fishing 2017 trout fishing opening day is spring ritual, ri opening day of trout season pits 20,000 trout fishermen against 80,000 trout that are stocked by the ri dem.
Aug 16, 2016 the best bait imitates their favourite food. The trout was obviously too long for the bass to swallow completely, but it didnt stop it from trying. So trout patterned swimbaits are a logical next step and are becoming increasingly popular, even here in the northeast. Although you should also check out southern trout eaters with matt peters, the godfather of the swimbait down south. These trout lures dont weigh much, so they arent suitable for casting, but do make great trolling lures. A southern california bass in a deep, clear trout pond is going to get. Guaranteed lowest prices on the best bass trout swimbaits from the top brands including 3. In addition, these trout were acclimated to live at a certain depth in the water and at a constant temperature. Field study lures and baits for stocked rainbow trout.
At 2 hours and 40 minutes, the film is anything but short on content. For any trout fisherman who is interested in catching trout in our new ebook, trout baits. Icing on the cake is i caught it on a hudd 68 so either she was super territorial or just couldnt resist stuffing her face with trout at any opportunity she could. Southern trout eaters dvd, themes from our southern trout eaters dvd. Tsunami ss3 soft bait swim shad lure 28sea trout all of these lures are tank tested to assure proper performance and strike triggering action. Popular trout swimbaits include huddleston deluxe, mattlures trout and rago trout swimbaits. Stocked rainbow trout at catchable sizes are eager biters, which are ideal for entry level anglers and kids who may find it challenging to catch a fish. Keeping your tackle simple is the key to a good day of fishing. Also, the reason power bait has been shown to be an effective trout catching bait, is that it is almost a direct rip off, of the hatchery food formula. We spent the fall of 2009 thru the fall of 2010 compiling the footage for this film. Southern trout eaters follow this category founded in 2006, we have a commitment to bringing fishing to a higher level, a higher place that involves film, photos, interviews, articles, and discussions.
Like a hot shot, its better to add scent to the lure instead of bait, as the movement of the lure is what makes it effective. For most trout, a whole nightcrawler is overkill, half or third of a worm will do just fine. During the hot summer months, trout are deeper and typically further from shore. Trout swimbaits are a favorite meal of big bass all over the country.
Southern trout eaters documents the trophy bass fishing that is happening around the trout fed lakes of the appalachian mountains of georgia and the carolinas the crew spent the fall of 2009 thru the fall of 2010 compiling a year of swimbait fishing. It draws hatchery trout in, where hopefully they find your bait. Over the years there have been a ton of giant bass, stripers, etc caught on the stocker. Shrimp is responsible for catching more trout than any other live bait, but croaker catches more big fish than other live bait. The 10 best trout lures part 1 anglers club magazine. These 20 fishing secrets will help you catch trout, bass, bluegills, cats. Bait fishing for stocked rainbow trout fishing with rod. The most common, basic fishing method for rainbow trout is bait fishing. But the plastic minnow bait has evolved into much more than that. Trout kept in captivity may never have seen minnows or bugs, so you have to use what they have been fed with. Im using the official launch date of southern trout eaters as july 3rd, 2011 as per this post announcing the film on the trophy fishing forum of.
The crew spent the fall of 2009 thru the fall of 2010 compiling a year of swimbait fishing. Themes from our southern trout eaters dvd southern swim bait. The standard swimbait for lakers on lake simcoe is an xzone swammer. Tasmania is the mecca when it comes to trout fishing in australia due to its colder climate as trout can become quite lethargic in warmer water. It couldnt get much easier that using canned corn for bait. They can be caught in rivers, dams and lakes throughout these areas. According to many trout fishermen, what sets the amateur apart from the consummate trout angler is the willingness to create and produce homemade trout bait. Trout swimbaits are bass fishing lures used to mimic trout. This years opening day is april 8th 2017, ri opening day of trout season is always the second saturday of april. The mix of spanish mackerel, bonito false albacore, ladyfish and cobia offered perfect targets for swimbaits. You can also mimic the gravel trick by fishing one spot and fan casting repeatedly with spoons. The best saltwater fishing baits fishing bait, saltwater. The trout were too large for the snook to eat, so they coexisted, at least until the food source was gone. As soon as the laker starts moving towards the bait, start reeling the swimbait away from the fish and hold on because shes going to try to hit it.
These tips for trout fishing in the early spring will help to. Fly fishing can land you quality fish, so can spin fishing, but catching a monster will require a large bait and cloudypoor weather. Big trout in lakes cruise close to shore in early fall. Swimbaits for summer bass union sportsmens alliance. For them, they are tuned into that sound of the hatchery food falling in the water. You will find this information extremely helpful in choosing which type of trout bait will be most.
Bass will hit trout patterns everywhere, but you need to worry less about the color and more about using a bait that is known for getting bit. Get the best deals on trout saltwater fishing swimbaits when you shop the largest online selection at. If you want monster browns, you have to use bigger model rapalas, ac plugs, and swimbaits. A 4inch pearl white swammer has probably accounted for more trout on lake simcoe in the last couple years than any other bait. Southern trout eaters dvd rod and reel radio interview march 2014. One is in tasmania, the other right here, in the south island, tony entwistle. The real trout features and internal jig head with an ultrasharp, superstrong hook. Bait fish, clams, crustaceans, squid and other marine life all make good bait, depending on the game fish species. Deluxe, ms slammer, triple trout, nezumaa rat, and big hammer swimbaits. Apr 09, 2016 i discuss my favorite rig for catching trout.
The key is to use a bait that the trout would encounter in its natural habitat. Urban lakes are typically stocked between march and june, september and november but fish can be caught yearround. Berkley power eggs are a fairly recent addition to the. Four secret baits for shy stocked trout fin and field blog. The best saltwater fishing baits fishing with natural bait is perhaps the most productive method of angling for saltwater game fish.
The torrent of waterall beer and no frothis fast and silent, tightlipped with intent. Ive thrown them other places, too some big, some small but most times swimbaits are designed with. The realistic side to side swimming action produced by the kicking paddle tail offers a true lifelike appearance. The best baits for trout fishing learn what trout baits. Secret trout bait recipe gone outdoors your adventure. Many individuals enjoy fishing for trout in mountain streams and lakes. How to catch stocked rainbow trout gone outdoors your. Minnows work great if you are fishing in a river, but would be ineffective in stocked ponds. Use a live bait float to target the top half of the water column. We recommend hooking bait fish through their lips or dorsal fin for best presentation. Lots of trout baits come in different color patterns, so if you live somewhere with absolutely no trout then dont by trout patterns.
Southern trout eaters dvd page 2 southern swim bait. Growing up this was one of the two main stocked trout baits which i used regularly. Popular trout swimbaits include huddleston deluxe, mattlures trout and. The stocker trouts unique wings that cause it to swim are still completey unique on the swimbait market. Dec 15, 2014 lots of trout baits come in different color patterns, so if you live somewhere with absolutely no trout then dont by trout patterns. Minnows, shad, bream or whatever bait fish you can get your hands on is a pretty good choice if your goal is to hook into big trout. Just make sure that you dont use fishing line heavier than sixpound test for trout fishing. Official the original troutglider lure is the worlds most realistic trout swim bait on the planet. Ive thrown them other places, too some big, some small but most times swimbaits are designed with a specific fishing situation in mind like the big. Jan 10, 2018 crazy wind and cold temps made for a slow bite, but capitalized on a solid 6lber on the 8in rof 5 huddleston trout. Below are my four go to baits to entice even the weariest stocked trout in your local streams. Catching rainbow trout that were raised in a hatchery presents a number of problems for a fisherman.
With thousands of miles of streams across the state, there are ample trout fishing opportunities in new york state. He was and is an avid trout fisherman, and kept telling me we would hammer the trout on croakers. Crazy wind and cold temps made for a slow bite, but capitalized on a solid 6lber on the 8in rof 5 huddleston trout. Secret trout bait recipe gone outdoors your adventure awaits. Trout swimbaits best fishing trout swimbaits trout.
The stocker trout is made by rod and todd thigpin and was first introduced in the early 90s. Although the sample size was small, salmon eggs appear to be the leader in the group of natural baits. Themes from our southern trout eaters dvd, triple trout, trophy ozark brown trout fishing. Natural baits for trout fishing uncle jims worm farm.
Trout swimbaits fishing tackle bass fishing forums. A comprehensive outline of the best baits for trout fishing we outline and explain the various forms of trout bait in order to make you a more successful angler. Hes encountered flats with a mix of big trout and snook working in tandem to corral wads of bait. The latest category of hightech minnow baits are meant to get crazy, and the newest hot bait for lake michigan trout, salmon, smallmouth, pike and walleyes are minnow baits called rip or slash baits. In lakes like diamond valley in southern california, ive spent countless hours casting huge 10inch, troutstyle swimbaits to bass that feed on the stocked trout in the winter. How to fish swimbaits in saltwater sport fishing magazine. Just make sure that you dont use fishing line heavier than six. Southern trout eaters question swimbait underground.
Southern trout eaters documents the trophy bass fishing that is happening around the trout fed lakes of the appalachian mountains of georgia and the carolinas. Farther north along the coast, rockfish and lingcod attack the same baits. Brown trout are an introduced species that inhabit the southern states of australia predominantly. Fishing for gator trout in southeast florida salt water. Ocean state tackle will be open through all night on friday the 7th of april. Stocked trout were raised in a small, confined area and were given food at regular intervals. After the float has been shot under a dock, it suspends the jig in a. Trout bait was the bait of choice in the powerbait group with orange, chartreuse, and rainbow glitter reported as the top three colors. Jul 24, 20 nichols doesnt accept the notion that all gator trout are necessarily lone individuals. I personally use nothing heavier than fourpound test for trout fishing, but anything up to six pound test is passable. This is why the weight of your fishing line is so important to trout fishing whether youre using powerbait as bait or not. How to fish for trout in a lake, reservoir or pond tailored tackle.
Nichols doesnt accept the notion that all gator trout are necessarily lone individuals. I wanted to thank the angling community at large, and certainly the swimbait fishing community for the support and genuine aloha. My first experience with croakers was nearly a decade ago while fishing with mike daleo of sour lake, texas. For whatever reason this has always been a pretty low profile bait, but this is unquestionably a pig catcher. Its the only thing most monster hunters will use at twin lakes, bridgeport reservoir, east walker river, owens river, rush creek, lake tahoe etc. Buy trout swimbaits from the leader in bass fishing outfitters, the hook up tackle. Early spring trout fishing tips northeast sporting. Suspend from a bobber or float, float off the bottom with a marshmallow or other floating bait, drift in the current, or add to a trolled or cast lure. Southern trout eaters documents the trophy bass fishing that is happening. There are new challenges of current, water fluctuation, baits, rigging, and access.
Southern trout eaters, bigbait fishing in the south and midwest. David lynch explains the advantages of throwing big swimbaits in the. Apr 12, 2017 below are my four go to baits to entice even the weariest stocked trout in your local streams. The southern trout eaters dvd is our first film, and something we are intensely. This article demonstrates two styles of bait fishing that can be quite effective in stocked lakes. Trout stocking has been well underway in the berkshires and throughout the rest of the northeast for several weeks now which means that its time for you to get out there and do a little trout fishing. For some, the challenge of catching wary trout becomes a lifelong fascination and pursuit. The southern trout eaters dvd is our first film, and something we are intensely proud of producing. Since trout are aggressive predators, they feed on a wide variety of prey including other small fish.