If you want to know how to catch trout you need to be adept at quality river fishing techniques and in this article I will draw upon my twenty plus years of trout fishing experience to outline a pair of highly effective techniques that will help you become a much more successful trout fisherman when river fishing. To me trout fishing means river fishing and these techniques have served me well over the past twenty or so years.

In my opinion there is no better way to catch trout than while wading in the river that you are fishing. When it comes to learning how to catch trout river fishing techniques have to me learned and the following techniques are a great place to start. An important point to remember when discussing any fishing technique is that the most important aspect of any technique is the time that's put into practicing said technique. The more time that can be spent practicing any fishing technique the more adept you will become at it, and the more effective it will be for you. So, with that being said, make sure that you spend as much time as possible on the water putting these (or any other) fishing technique into action.

1. The Fly & Bubble Technique - The fly and bubble technique is the best way for a spin fisherman to use artificial flies as bait, and we all know how effective artificial flies are when attempting to catch trout. This river fishing technique is best employed in large pools or slow moving "runs" in your favorite trout river. The rig involves the use of a fly fishing bubble, a swivel, a tapered leader and a artificial fly of your choice. The fly and bubble technique is the best way for traditional spin fisherman to use an artificial fly as bait and is a lesser known and very effective river fishing technique.
2. The Live Worm Technique - The live worm technique involves "drift fishing" a live worm through the current of your favorite trout river. I learned how to catch trout using this technique when my trout fishing "career" started more than two decades ago, and I continue to use the technique to this day. The technique involves the use of a live worm rigged on a set of gang hooks that is then "drifted" through the current of the river that you are fishing. As far as river fishing techniques are concerned, the live worm technique is extremely effective for trout (or any other species of fish that swims in small rivers and streams). A tip for this technique is to add split shot sinkers for weight and add and remove them as necessary so that your offering bounces or "rolls" along the bottom as it drifts.

Both of these techniques are highly effective in river fishing scenarios and should be added to any serious trout fisherman's arsenal. And remember the more time that is spent implementing the techniques, the more effective they will become.

Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than 25 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his five year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country.

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When it comes to fishing for trout, and I'm of course referring to freshwater trout such as rainbow, cutthroat, and brown trout, there may be no more effective bait that live worms. For those of you who like to go worm fishing for trout, this article is for you. I will outline some very effective tips and techniques to help you catch more trout while fishing with worms.

Although there is no doubt that worms are very effective trout bait, this rule holds true only in certain fishing situations. Live worms should only be used as bait when you are fishing in the flowing waters of either a river or stream. Using worms for fishing trout in lake fishing scenarios normally isn't nearly as effective as when fishing in river and stream fishing scenarios.

I'm going to list the following 3 tips in no particular order. I have always found these tips to be of equal importance when worm fishing trout.

• Wading Is A Necessity - When worm fishing for trout wading is a necessity to that you can position yourself in the most opportune fish catching positions within the current. This means standing in the flowing water with the trout. Having a pair of waders is optional, but for comfort wearing waders while trout fishing is a "must" for me personally. If you don't have waders, investing the small amount of money that they cost is a great idea. The point is that whether you wear waders or not, wading is a necessity when it comes to worm fishing for trout.
• Have An Effective Worm Carrier - Having an efficient and effective way to carry your worms while fishing is of the utmost importance when worm fishing trout. A bait bag is the best way to solve the problem of carrying your live worms while on the river or stream. This small "pouch" hangs from your fishing vest, waders, or shirt and carries your live worms while you are fishing. This way you always know exactly where your worms are and baiting up as well as re-baiting are a snap, saving you a ton of valuable fishing time. Always having your live worms "at your fingertips" is a huge advantage and something that you will wonder how you ever trout fished without.
• Use Effective Worm Rigs - The most overlooked aspect of worm fishing for any species of fish, but especially trout, is the way in which said worm is presented to the fish. Using effective bait rigs is of the utmost importance when worm fishing trout. Gang hooks are a very effective worm rig and an excellent way to rig a live worm for trout fishing. The bottom line is that you want your live worm to appear as natural as possible to the trout, so in the case of large worms (such as night crawlers) your worm should be pinched in half for a realistic presentation. This is another reason why a bait bag is great, because the unused portion of the worm can simply be put back into the bag for the next time that you have to bait up. In any case, using effective worm rigs is very important when worm fishing trout.

For the past twenty plus years I have been using these exact tips to catch more trout with worms and I know they will be just as effective for you as they have been for me. Add one or all of these tips to your trout fishing repertoire sooner, rather than later.

Trout Fishing 101 - 3 Things Anyone New to Trout Fishing Must Keep in Mind

I've been fishing for trout for more than 25 years and have learned many tips and tricks that have helped me catch many trophy trout in that time. My fishing mentor, the man who originally taught me how to trout fish, introduced me to many of these concepts and these tips have been very useful to me. In this article, trout fishing 101, I will outline these simple trout fishing concepts so that you can add them to your repertoire and become a much more successful trout angler.

Although trout can be fished for and caught in rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds these concepts are all dedicated to trout fishing in small rivers and streams. The size rivers and streams that can be fished effectively by wading. To me, wading is a big part of catching trout, but these concepts can also be easily modified for other trout fishing scenarios for those who are interested.

In school classes are designated by numbers for degree of difficulty, such as math 101, 201, 301, etc, with the classes becoming more difficult the higher the number. These 3 tips are things anyone new to trout fishing needs to keep in mind. Trout fishing 101, if you will.

1. The Weight Of Your Rod & Reel - Many anglers who are new to fishing tend to use a rod and reel that's entirely too heavy for trout fishing. Light action rods and reels are the largest that should ever be used for trout fishing, with ultra light action rods and reels being ideal for trout fishing in small rivers and streams. Whenever a rod or reel is purchased the 'action' of said rod or reel is always listed. Stick with either 'light action' or ideally 'ultra light action' when purchasing a trout fishing rod or reel. This is the first tip that anyone new to trout fishing needs to keep in mind.
2. The Size & Configuration Of Your Hooks - People who are new to fishing tend to think that a fishing hook is a fishing hook. Nothing could be farther from the truth. This is especially true when fishing for trout in small rivers or streams with bait. When fishing for trout with bait your want the focus of your offering to be the bait not the hook, which means that small hooks are in order. Size 8 to 12 hooks are in order anytime that you fish for trout with bait. Using small hooks means that your hooks need to be configured properly to rig bait effectively, which is where gang hooks come into play. Gang Hooks are simply a pair of small fishing hooks tied in tandem, which enables you to rig bait like worms in an extremely effective manner. The size and configuration of your hooks are very important, especially where bait is concerned.
3. The Weight Of Your Line - Anyone who is new to trout fishing must keep the weight of there line in mind. By 'weight' of line I'm referring specifically to the pound test of the fishing line that's being employed. Throughout the years I've met all too many trout fishermen who are using line for fishing in rivers and streams that's entirely too heavy. I personally use and suggest four pound test monofilament for this type of fishing. Six pound test is passable, but nothing heaver than six pound test should be used for fishing in this manner.

Keep these simple tips in mind and before you know it you will be a 'seasoned' trout angler, and remember there is no substitute for spending time of the water honing your skills. The more time you can spend on the water implementing tips and tricks, the more trout you will catch. There is simply no substitute for practice.

Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than 25 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his five year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country.

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How to Trout Fish - The Perfect Rig For Trout Fishing
By Trevor Kugler

There are many anglers that are new to trout fishing or are considering jumping into the trout fishing arena, and simply don't have much good information. In this quick article I will answer the question of how to trout fish by outlining the perfect rig for fishing for trout. I had the good fortune of learning this rig very early on in my tout fishing "career" and it has served me well. Now this rig will do the same for you.

Although this trout fishing rig can be easily modified for trout fishing in lakes, if you want to learn how to trout fish, the rig is best implemented in running water situations like small rivers and streams while you are wading. To truly fish for trout in any meaningful way wading is a necessity in any case.

Another thing to consider about this rig is what kind of trout bait should be rigged on it. In my opinion, live worms are the trout bait that should be rigged on this particular rig. A live worm (or half of a live worm if the worm is really big) rigged on this rig and allowed to flow naturally with the current of a small river or stream is a deadly trout fishing tactic.

The perfect rig for trout fishing is called a gang hook rig and involves three pieces of terminal tackle and of course worms. The terminal tackle that you will need is gang hooks, barrel swivels, and split shot sinkers. The sizes of all three items will vary depending on water depth, current flow, and the size of trout being sought after. Barrel swivels that match the pound test of your fishing line is a good idea and size 8 or 10 gang hooks a great place to start.

The rig starts by taking the end of your line and tying on a barrel swivel. On the opposite end of the swivel, tie on a set of pre-tied gang hooks (your gang hooks should always be pre-tied, because tying them as needed is a complete pain in the butt). Now add a worm to the gang hooks, and again if the worm is large simply pinch it in half. This is the perfect rig for trout fishing. Split shot sinkers are now added depending on current flow and river depth. You want enough weight to get the rig to the bottom and still allow it to flow with the current, rolling along the bottom if you will.

This then is how to trout fish, especially where rivers and streams are concerned. The key is to work the water thoroughly, casting parallel to yourself, closing your bail, and pointing your rod tip at the rig. Let your offering flow with the current until the rig is directly below you. At this point the drift is over, reel in and recast.

This truly is the perfect rig for trout fishing, especially as you learn all the little nuances that are only revealed through experience. Don't worry with experience distinguishing between the bottom and a bite becomes easy. With this information you will never again wonder how to trout fish, you will in fact know.

Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than 25 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his five year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country.

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For more than twenty five years I’ve been using ultra light fishing tackle and have learned that fishing with ultralight gear is one of the most enjoyable ways to catch fish. When I use the term ‘tackle’ or ‘gear’ I’m referring specifically to the rod, reel, and line that are employed while fishing. When you downsize your rod, reel, and line, the baits and lures that you use will also become smaller, mostly out of necessity.

Ultra light fishing can be done for type of fish. In my opinion ‘ultra light’ fishing is simply matching your rod reel and line to the size of fish you intend to catch, then as your skills become better, it means catching fish larger than your gear and line would suggest. For example catching five to six pound trout or smallmouth bass while using a four foot ultra light rod and matching reel, spooled with four pound test. The same rule holds true when fishing for ten pound steelhead with a medium action rod and reel, spooled with eight pound test.

Fishing with ultra light tackle makes you become a better angler. It forces you to learn how to “play” your catch, rather than just winching your fish in. I’m not a fly fisherman, but one of the best quotes ever made came from the fly fishing movie A River Runs Through It. In this movie the reverend Mclean is said to have said, “Anyone who does not know how to catch a fish should be able to disgrace that fish by catching it.”

To me this quote sums up ultra light fishing quite nicely. This type of fishing literally forces you to become a better angler and learn “how” to catch fish, rather than relying on some sort of luck from the fishing Gods. The bottom line is that if you use quality rods, reels, and line ultra light fishing will most certainly result in catching more fish. This is one of the keys to ultra light fishing tackle. You always want to purchase quality gear and line.

When fishing with ultra light gear that gear gets put to the test. The drag on your reel, for example, is of the utmost importance. This is why purchasing quality reels such as those made by Pflueger, is so important. How about fishing line? I’ve always been a fan of Stren monofilament, although any name brand manufacturer will work fine. Skimping on the cost of line is never a good idea when it comes to ultra light fishing tackle.

The same rule applies to your fishing rod. In many instances sub par quality ultra light rods have a very “whippy” quality to them. When you hold them in you hand and shake the rod tip, it feels almost as if you’re holding some sort of whip. An ultra light rod should have some ‘backbone’ to it for quality hook sets. Although they are a bit expensive, St. Croix makes great ultra light fishing rods that last a lifetime and perform wonderfully.

The bottom line is that ultra light fishing tackle is the way to go if you want to catch more fish, have more fun, and become a better angler. Give it a try and find out for yourself just how enjoyable fishing with ultra light tackle can be.