Tips for Trout Fishing with Corn

Here are some tips that anglers can use when trout fishing with corn. Corn was once a popular trout fishing bait but has largely been replaced by commercially made trout baits such as PowerBait. However, corn will still catch trout and is a useful bait for fishermen and fisherwomen to consider as it is inexpensive and easy to obtain. A can of corn can be left in a car and will be on hand and ready to use when needed.

Standard Method

The standard method of fishing corn is to simply place a piece or two of corn onto a hook. A small split shot sinker is used for casting weight and the rig is cast into a likely spot. Then simply wait for a strike.

Drifting

Corn can also be drifted in streams. In a swift current simply casting upstream with a small sinker will allow the corn to drift along the bottom. In streams without much of a current a bobber or float may be needed to get the corn moving. The corn can be presented both weighted to bounce along the bottom and floating freely in the stream.

Jigging

Corn can be fished from a boat with a jigging motion as well. Let the corn sink to the bottom, pause, and then slowly lift it a few feet and allow it to fall again. Be aware as trout may strike the corn at any time and it may difficult to notice the bite particularly as the corn is falling.

Multiple Poles

When possible, using multiple poles can increase the likelihood of catching trout or increase the number of trout caught. With multiple poles an angler can also try various baits to see what is working best on that day.

Adding Attraction

While bright yellow corn is easily found in the water, a fisherman or fisherwoman can add a small blade or rattle above the hook to add more attraction to the bait. These tactics are probably more useful with other baits that are harder to see in muddy or murky water but it can't hurt anything to try them with corn as well.

Chumming

Corn can also be chummed to attract trout to a certain area of a stream or lake. An angler can take a handful of corn and toss the corn into the water. Then simply cast a hooked piece of corn into the area and wait for a bite.