Bait casting rods for use in lake trout fishing have become very popular over the last few years because you can zing them a country mile. Plus, with a little practice, they're as accurate as a sniper rifle. However, there are some significant differences between these rods and your daddy's typical spin-cast rod. They take a bit of practice to master, and most fishermen plunk down the money for these rods only to get frustrated on their first few casts because they're spinning up a bird's nest with the line in their reel every time they attempt to cast. Three simple tips to successful trout bait casting nearly every time 1. Line on Your Reel: Make sure the line you're using on your reel is not too heavy. When the line you're using on your reel is too heavy, the line is going to try and jump off the reel as you attempt to cast. Keep it light, and avoid the bird's nest. 2. Reel Tension: The video briefly covers this, but if you hold your rod at 2 o'clock
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Lake Trout
Lake Trout can mostly be found in the northern part of the United States and Canada. They are prized as both a game fish as well as a food fish. Lake trout are the largest of the trout species and can grow in excess of 40 pounds in some cases. Lake trout are dependent on cold, deep, oxygen rich water, which is why they are mostly found in the Northern parts of North America. As a matter of fact, here's a trivia question for you: Did you know that nearly 25% of Canada's lake trout population is found in Ontario, and even though this is true, only 1% of Ontario's lakes contain Lake Trout? Lake trout prefer cold water and are likely to be found deep during warm summer periods. Long narrow spoons and plugs are preferred lures for Lake trout fishing. Angling techniques are similar for lake trout in most waters. Down-riggers and lead core lines are useful for getting deep when surface waters are warm. During spring and fall when surface waters are cold, the l