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 with the lure your using, and release the bail with your thumb, the lure should drop slowly - not drop like a rock to the ground. If it does this, tighten it up.
3. braking System: Inside your reel, there's an internal braking system. If adjusting your line tension doesn't help stop your line from ratting up in the spool, look at your reel's owner's manual on how to adjust the brakes.
It's really that easy. With these simple tips you'll be casting you're lures when lake trout fishing anywhere you want with ease. Plus, with a little practice, either after work or even better, on the water you'll be able to cast with a tremendous amount of accuracy with this type of trout fishing rod.
There are important thing to know about when you are going on lake trout fishing. You must know the different kinds of lures, flies and baits that are available to you. Knowing how and when to use each type is also important.
Take note that you might be allowed in certain zones to do trout fishing. You must also be aware of the restrictions and guidelines set on that zone. So before you become excited in fishing be aware that some particular zones has strict guidelines on lures, baits and flies.
Lures, Baits and Flies are categorized below:
Class A:
They are known as scented and natural baits. In this class the bait is allowed as long as it will not kill or injure the fish. Some examples are: bait fish, frogs, crayfish, insects, grubs, larvae, salmon eggs, cheese, worms, corn and other food substances. It also includes natural fish food, dough bait, paste-type bait, and anything that lures a fish by smell or taste any lure, fly or bait that has or is used with a substance.
Class B:
They are known as unscented soft plastic bait. It includes fake worms, fake eggs, fake grubs and plastic lures which are soft.
Class C: Fake Lures.
These are natural and scented bait as explained in Class A and B and lures made of any material except soft plastic.
Class D: Flys.
This is an artificial lure attached permanently or glued, it can not be made up of any material such as soft bait or natural and scented bait, this is usually made up of single-point hook.
If in this fishing zone you are fishing where restrictions apply, it will be listed as Class A, B ,C or D so make sure that you are aware of the different types of baits before you begin your fishing adventure in the location you choose.
Before you start looking for a lake to do your lake trout fishing, bear in mind that trout can be very choosy and volatile, and keeping this in mind, make sure that you also bring different types of lures so that in case one fails you can choose from other flys or lures. If you have used already a lot of different lures and you still fail to catch a fish you can ask other fishermen in the area to help you out, by picking the right one that is if they want to share it with you.
When doing trout fishing it is just a mere trial and error like any other activities. Simply try another bait if you are unsuccessful with the first one. It might be frustrating at first but that is why it is called fishing! it can be enjoyable if you are already used to it.