What bait attracts Rainbow Trout?

Rainbow trout are probably the most common and easiest to catch of all trout. They are stocked in many lakes and rivers and eat a wide variety of both baits and lures. They are also very popular among fly fishermen. read more

Rainbow trout are much easier to catch than wild brown trout, however you still need to use some finesse when it comes to presentation. With Powerbait you can either use a medium sized single hook(#10) or a small treble hook. read more

Nightcrawlers are one of the best baits for wild trout. They are cheap, they are easy to store and they stay on the hook for a long time. They stay alive for a relatively long time in water, twisting and turning on the hook, which is a plus as the movement will attract nearby trout. However the nightcrawlers don't leave a trail of scent. read more

The use of scent attractants to lure trout can be extremely effective when deployed in various situations. Trout enthusiasts have classified trout baits into three categories: human food, trout dough bait and live bait. You can literally attach three categories of baits to a treble hook and lure a trout to your hook. read more

The best trout bait depends a lot on where you are going to fish for trout. If you are fishing for trout close to the shore, salmon eggs might be the way to go, while if you are fishing in deep waters nightcrawlers might be better. If you are going to fish in a stocked pond, go with whatever they feed to the trouts. read more