The Best Tips for Fall Trout Fishing

Use light fishing gear while fishing trout in fall. Ultra-light rods and reels with 4-6 pound test line are the best. With such gear you will see more bites from trout. Only for the monster brown trout that visit the Great Lakes of Midwest heavier gear would be required. Otherwise an ultra-light rod and reel of about 5 feet in length should do the job. Use size ten hooks, avoid spinners and spoons bigger than a quarter of an ounce. Length of minnow-type plugs must not exceed 4 inches.

Use live baits like worms for fall trout fishing and rig your bait with gang hooks. Trout are intelligent fish and will not bite anything which looks, feels or seems unnatural or non-living. You will need to "present" the bait naturally for the fish to be attracted to it. It would be a good idea to keep a bunch of pre-tied hooks handy..

Trout have sharp eyesight and if they see any bright colors beyond the water level, they may not come too near to the surface. Avoid wearing bright colored clothing or even plain stark white that can be clearly visible through the water. Wear drab clothes or if it is a lake or a river you frequent, wear clothing that matches the surroundings.

Where to Find Trout

The best place to find trout are near rapids and waterfalls where they wait for their food to pass by. Look for large rocks beneath the water surface where the trout hide against the water current. The shores with overhanging trees are also a favorite visiting spot for trout as they jump up to catch a bug or fly that lie on the surface of the water. Find willow and vegetation inside the water where the trout come to feed frequently. The best time for fall trout fishing is dawn or dusk.