Catching Trout with Powerbait

Catching trout with Powerbait is fairly simple, there's no doubt about it, but there are a few simple things that can be done to increase your catch rates. When I use the term "Powerbait" I'm referring to the synthetic trout baits that come in a jar. There are many different companies that manufacture such baits and the colors that are available seem almost endless. The most important thing to keep in mind when purchasing Powerbait, is that it floats. In my opinion the color choices are for the fisherman more than the fish, so just pick a color and go with it.

The important factor in catching trout with Powerbait, is that it floats. When rigged properly (which I will explain in this article) the fact that your Powerbait floats is important because this way your bait is floating off of the bottom and above any underwater debris. As I said, catching trout with Powerbait isn't all that difficult and is most successful when used while still fishing from shore.

I've seen people use Powerbait (and other synthetic baits) while fishing in situations other than still fishing, but in my opinion this is a mistake. I've always found that the best way to catch trout with Powerbait is to still fish. In other words, you rig up, cast out, let your offering sink, and you wait for bites. Here is the best way to rig up if you want to catch more trout.

Begin by taking the end of your line and slipping on an egg sinker (1/4 to ½ ounce). Now tie a barrel swivel on to your line. The barrel swivel will act as a stopper for the sinker. Now, on the opposite end of the barrel swivel, tie on a set of pre-tied gang hooks. Gang hooks are great for this rig because they allow you to present twice as much Powerbait. If you want to get crazy, you can even use two different colors/kinds? The bottom line is that this is the basic rig.

Now all that you need to do is add enough Powerbait to completely cover each hook. So you have two balls of Powerbait on your rig. At this point the rig is cast out and allowed to sink. Once it hits bottom, the slack line needs to be reeled in slowly, and the rod rested against a forked stick or some other immovable object. You want your line to be completely taught. Now all you have to do is wait for bites. Your rod tip will bounce when a trout is biting.

I usually wait from thirty to forty five minutes for bites, and if nothing happens, I reel in, check my Powerbait, and re-cast. The point is that it normally doesn't take long for the trout to bite. Another great tip is to make sure that you're fishing when the trout are the most active. The point to all of this is that if you want to catch trout with Powerbait, this is the best way to do it. Catching trout with Powerbait isn't difficult, if you do it properly, and know you know exactly how to do it properly.