Fishing - How to Catch Trout With Worms

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Anyone who knows anything about fishing is aware of the fact that worms are an excellent bait to use to catch fish, but the interesting thing about using worms to catch fish is that almost all anglers give fishing with live worms about as much thought as they do to which type of breakfast cereal they would like to eat on a certain day, which is to say not much thought at all. This is a big mistake that many anglers make.

In this article I will outline some of the nuances of fishing for trout with worms, so that you will know exactly how to catch trout with worms the next time you go fishing. These principles can also be used when fishing for other species fish, but for the purposes of this particular article, freshwater trout will be the focus of the attention.

The first thing to consider when learning how to catch trout with worms is where the trout that you are fishing for will be found. Although trout are found in lakes, when it comes to fishing for trout with worms this bait should be reserved for fishing in rivers. In my twenty plus years of experience I have found that worms are excellent bait for trout, but mostly in the flowing waters of a river or stream. So, the bottom line is that if you want to know how to catch trout with worms the process begins by fishing in the flowing water of a river or stream.

Fishing for trout in a river almost always involves wading. Wading enables you to be "up close and personal" with the trout, which is an advantage to the fisherman in my opinion. Another factor to consider when wading for trout and using live worms for bait is the manner in which your worms are carried. Carrying live worms while wading in a river can be a challenge, which is why a bait bag is such an effective piece of gear when attempting to catch trout with worms. This ingenious little bag makes baiting up and re-baiting a breeze, which saves you valuable fishing time.

The next factor to consider when learning how to catch trout with worms is the manner in which the worm itself is presented to the trout. You want your worm to look as much as possible like is does in nature, which is where an effective bait rig comes into play. Rigging your worm effectively is of the utmost importance when it comes to catching trout (and other fish species) with worms. Gang hooks are very effective bait rigs and something that any serious river trout angler should employ. These hooks enable a worm to be presented in a totally natural and effective manner.

Keep these simple tips in mind the next time that you use worms as bait for trout, and you will experience much more fishing success. These tips have been working for me for more than twenty years and I know they will do the same for you.

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