Small jigs are the most versatile of all trout lures. Whether made of fur, feathers, or soft plastic, they can be fished fast or slow, shallow or deep, all according to the needs of the moment. They ...

Trout take the bait when a simple little lure does its happy dance down deep. A fishing jig is little more than a hook with a lead head and some hair attached. The little lures shine wherever trout ...

There are lots of different ways to catch lake trout, but the key to consistency is knowing the best techniques and lures to use based on the current conditions and the fish’s patterns and preferences ...

There are three kinds of trout in this country — native, wild, and stocked. Native trout are the ones that have been here for thousands of years, such as brook trout in the mountains of the Northeast ...

My tackle box is full of trout lures that I’ve only fished a few times. I keep the best speckled trout lures tied on my light-action spinning and casting rods. My confidence lures made my list of the ...

Sadly, there's no magic lure that entices trout all the time. What I've found is that the best lure for trout depends on ...

TWO HARBORS -- Tim Sonday is channeling his inner GPS now. He's a few minutes out of Agate Bay on Lake Superior, running his old 16-foot Lund with the 50-horse Evinrude. Just before sunrise on an ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › What is a jig? Well, depending on who you’re talking to a jig could be anything from a ...

Austin Kennedy, fishing guide, said trout are biting well on prepared baits. Small jerk baits or Rooster Tails are good lure ...

When ice fishing stocked trout, knowing where to look can make all the difference. Ask your local fisheries biologist about winter trout fishing opportunities in your area. Trout are stocked in a ...