Spring Trout Fishing Tactics

By Trevor Kugler

When it comes to fishing for trout in the spring of the year everyone seems to be looking for that one thing that will give them "a leg up" over other fishermen. That one special bait or lure that will help them catch trout, when everyone else seems to be having a difficult time. Well, I have been fishing for trout for more than two decades and have found that more than the trout bait or lure that you are using, the tactic that you employ seems to make the most difference when it comes to experiencing springtime trout fishing success.
Below I will outline a few springtime trout tactics that should be employed by anyone who wants to experience more success when fishing for trout this spring. The spring of the year offers some unique challenges that fishermen don't necessarily have to deal with during other fishing seasons and those challenges would include competition (fishing pressure), high water conditions, and muddy water conditions. The good thing is that every one of the challenges can be overcome by employing the one or more of the trout tactics being outlined below.

1. Use A Longer Fishing Rod - This springtime trout tactics is most prevalent when fishing for trout in rivers that are running higher than they normally do. You see, if you use a longer fishing rod than you normally would, being able to "feel" what is happening with your bait or trout fishing lure is much easier. For example, rather than using a standard five foot ultralight fishing rod (which under 'normal' water conditions is ideal for trout fishing) use a seven to seven and a half-foot ultralight rod instead. Although often overlooked, this simple springtime trout tactic will make you a much more successful springtime trout angler.


2. Drifting "Mealies" - Meal worms are often thought of as an effective trout bait for ice fishing, but get forgotten as soon as the weather begins to warm up. Drift fishing with small hooks that are baited with "mealies" (meal worms) might be the most effective of the spring trout tactics being discussed in this article. A meal worm can be threaded onto a #8 or #10 fishing hook, in much the same way a jig body is threaded onto a jig head, results in an extremely realistic presentation that hungry spring trout find hard to resist.


3. Micro Jigs - Another often overlooked trout bait are micro jigs, which means a jig that is from 1/100 to 1/32 of an ounce. These teeny jigs can be fished in lakes or rivers and are like little pieces of candy to hungry springtime trout. If you are going to fish micro jigs without the help of a slip bobber (which adds weight to the rig making casting these tiny jigs much easier) make sure that you are using long fishing rod and very light fishing line. Most experienced micro jig fishermen advise using two-pound test line when fishing micro jigs without the help of a slip bobber. In muddy water conditions, use a jig that has a white head and brightly colored body. This will mean that the jig is much more visible to hungry trout.

The bottom line is that the aforementioned spring trout tactics are all extremely effective and should be a part of every serious trout fisherman's fishing arsenal. If any of them aren't a part of yours, they should be added sooner, rather than later.

Trevor Kugler is president of JRWfishing.com, a website dedicated to ultra light fishing, with an emphasis on ultra light river fishing for trout. Check out our new blog focused on trout fishing tips and techniques to help you be more successful on the water: http://jrwfishing.blogspot.com

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Personal Pontoon Boats - River Fishing

By Trevor Kugler

Do you enjoy strapping on your waders, grabbing you ultralight gear and heading out to your favorite river for a morning of fishing? I sure do. As a matter of fact there is no other type of fishing I enjoy more than fishing in the current of a flowing river. Sometimes the river only lets an angler travel so far though. I know on my favorite river, I can wade about a mile upstream and 2 miles downstream, and that's it. Because of the overgrowth along the bank and deep water, I simply can't travel any further. If you're an avid wade fisherman like I am, you've more than likely experienced this exact dilemma.

The solution to this problem is a personal pontoon boat. These things are like a float tube on steroids. To me a float tube is no fun at all. I feel as if I'm some sort of retarded duck floating around the water. That or I feel as if it's something that my 3 year old daughter should be doing, not a grown man. In any case, the point is that I don't care for float tubes, and a personal pontoon boat is a viable alternative.
Not only is it a viable alternative to a float tube, a personal pontoon boat is a solution to our river fishing dilemma. Obviously, high water will no longer be an issue, but neither will all of the brush on the bank. With a personal pontoon boat, you're floating the river. It's a beautiful thing. When you reach an area that looks promising, you simply pull over, step off of your seat, and begin fishing the area!

For fishing rivers such as I eluded to earlier in this article, personal pontoon boats are the perfect solution. You'll be amazed at the amount of river that can be covered. It's almost as if the use of one of these personal boats opens up whole new worlds of fishing possibilities. That's probably because that's exactly what a personal pontoon boat provides....entirely new areas (or worlds) to fish.

Trevor Kugler is Co-founder of JRWfishing.com Trevor has more than 20 years of fishing experience as well as 15 years of business experience. He currently raises his three year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country....Montana.

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4 Great King Salmon Fishing Spots In Oregon

By Abhishek Agarwal

 
You can fish right through the year at Oregon with remarkable fishing experiences. Though this location is not as popular or well known like the other fishing areas of Alaska, Washington and Michigan of the United States, it offers fishing right through the year which is interesting enough. The most eagerly awaited event in Oregon is the annual King Salmon fishing which occurs annually when many King Salmons are caught. The vast coastline of Oregon which is over a hundred and eighty miles can be fished for king salmons right through. During the season more than 65,000 will be caught and some of these King Salmons can weigh up to thirty pounds or more.
Some of the very often visited hot spots for salmon fishing

1. Rogue River - this river is divided into three sectors like the lower, middle and upper sections and is thought to be a fishing enthusiast's paradise. Originating from the mountains of Crater Lake National Park, this is a 200 mile long river. The lower end of the Rogue River has exceptional prospects for spring and fall King as well as Silver salmon fishing. The lower end of the Rogue River has marvelous chances for fishing in the spring as well as the fall for King and Silver salmon angling. The water in the middle of the
Rogue River is not very rapid and offers wonderful chances for families to go fishing and rafting. Spinner and fly fishing are popular in these deep ponds with rock bottoms and eddies that mark this section of the river. The best months to fish here are between July to October. Salmon and Trout fishing are available in the upper sections of the river. You could also go hiking, camping or white water rafting here.

2. Rogue River Canyon - White water rafting, with the spectacular water movement, is more popular than fishing right through the canyon. However this is a wonderful place to experience and see. There are a few fly fishing chances towards the lower end of the Rogue River Canyon.

3. Oregon coast - Fishing for King Salmon is done in this part of Oregon most often. There are many guide charter services available here, but with the waters being calm one could go fishing without the assistance of a guide. In any case if it is your first visit then it is better that you have a guide. At Bookings Harbor, the locale of the Chetco River is predominantly well known for King fishing in the fall.

4. Gold Beach - It is in this part that the Rogue River flows into the coastal waters . One can fish for King Salmons here right through the year with most opportunities for the best fishing from March to July. King Salmon or Fall Chinook mainly run from August right up to October. Between the fall from the months of September to October you could also fish for Silver salmon.

The coast has the most number of hotels and stores where you could find accommodation or shop for supplies. This is one of the biggest boons at Oregon for Salmon fishing for visitors .There are several camping areas for camping in the day or for longer periods of camping by the coast for those fishing enthusiasts who want to have a feel of the out doors of Oregon too.

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Spin Fishing For Trout With Streamers

  

By Trevor Kugler

Spin fishing for trout with streamers? This doesn't seem like something that is possible does it? After all everyone knows that a streamer is an artificial fly and in order to use a streamer as bait you need to be a "fly fisherman" right? What I'm trying to tell you is that you actually don't have to be a fly fisherman to fish with streamers and this type of artificial fly can actually be used while spin fishing.
In this article I will explain how to go about spin fishing for trout while using a streamer as bait. As a matter of fact I will outline a pair of techniques that can be employed by the average spin fisherman to use this very effective bait for trout. As a matter of fact many experienced trout fishermen claim that using streamers as bait while using spinning gear may actually be more effective than fishing for trout with streamers while using fly fishing gear.
A major key to both of these techniques is that a longer ultra light spinning rod than you might normally use is in order. You need a fishing rod that's in the neighborhood of seven to eight feet long. This will not only give you added casting distance, but will also aide in keeping in contact with (or "feeling") the streamer that's tied to the end of your line. With that being said, let's get down to business.

1. The Bubble Technique - The bubble technique involves a piece of terminal tackle that is referred to as a casting bubble (sometimes called a fly fishing bubble). This small plastic sphere that looks much like a clear bobber has a plug running through the center of it that will allow water to enter the bubble itself when it is submerged beneath the water. When the plug it pushed in the opposite direction the water stops flowing, thus adding weight to the bubble which makes casting and retrieving a lightweight streamer much easier. There is no doubt that when spin fishing for trout with streamers the bubble technique is a "must know" for any spin fisherman who wants to use the extremely effective trout bait known as streamers.


2. The Bullet Technique - The bullet technique involves using a bullet weight, just like the ones that bass fishermen use when making a Carolina rig. A bullet weight is slipped onto your line and a barrel swivel is then tied to the end of the line. A twelve to twenty four inch leader is now tied to the other side of the barrel swivel and your streamer is tied to the end of the leader. This rig can now be cast out and retrieved with a starting and stopping motion. The bullet technique is effective in both lake and river trout fishing scenarios. The size of the bullet weight will vary depending on water depth, current flow, etc. Experimentation will be necessary to determine the proper amount of weight for the particular situation that you are fishing in.

The bottom line is that if you fish for trout with traditional spin fishing gear, streamers can not only be used but can be used effectively and one or both aforementioned techniques should be added to your trout fishing repertoire sooner rather than later.

Trevor Kugler is president of JRWfishing.com, a website dedicated to ultra light fishing, with an emphasis on ultra light river fishing for trout. Check out our new blog focused on trout fishing tips and techniques to help you be more successful on the water: http://jrwfishing.blogspot.com

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