With Rainbow Trout stocking season in full swing in the waters of Texas, one of the fisherman’s biggest questions is what bait to will get a bite? This is a very debated question and one in which the answer can change daily. The type of trout bait to use can also be a matter of personal preference. The following choices will hopefully reel some trout in.
Worms: Rainbow trout really like worms, which you can find as night crawlers. They are best to use in Texas streams and rivers and you should float the worm close to the bottom.
Minnows: Trout also enjoy minnows. When fishing with minnows however, you need to carry a bait bucket with you. If this is not possible, try salted minnows, which are no longer live bait.
Insects: For the fly fisherman, insects are the first choice for bait. The choices for insects include wet or dry artificial trout flies, as well as live crickets or grasshoppers.
Salmon Eggs: This bait is best used where trout and salmon cohabitate. Trout will feed on salmon eggs in this type of environment and so this would be a great choice.
Meal Worms: Meal worms are generally used for ice fishing, but some trout fisherman have been known to use them.
Leeches: Leeches are great bait for trout fishing. As minnows though, they must be live bait, so a bait bucket is needed.
Dough Baits: Dough baits are a type of paste sold commercially. It is possible to make this bait at home too. The bait is hard to keep on your hook though, so make sure to check it often. But i personally prefer this “stinky” bait for fishing in Texas! I have good luck with it!
Lures: The types of lures that trout typically like to feed on are jigs, spinners and spoons. Try to find what the fish are craving that day and make sure you have an ample supply in case of snags.
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There are many different types of bait that you could choose from. Learning all of these things would help you figure out what you can use in order for you to catch a lot of trout.