How to Rig Live Bait for Trout
Many fishermen will tell you the only way to catch a big trout is to use live bait. It seems these elusive fish are attracted to the movement and scent of living food. If you want to land the big one, there are some subtle moves you can employ to increase your success rate.
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Utilize a bait bag whether you are in a boat or on foot. Trout are attracted to the liveliest worms, and the best way to keep your worms fresh is in a bait bag. This bag hangs from your vest and gets frequently submerged in water which keeps the worms fresh.
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Use small hooks even if the fish is big. A hook from sizes 6 through 10 are best for snagging trout. Small hooks lodge deeply in the fish's mouth, increasing your chances of capture.
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Purchase gang hooks. This combination of two to four hooks, shaped much like a grappling hook, allows you to present your worm in a way that appears natural to fish.
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Tie your gang hook off with a barrel swivel knot. This provides adequate support for fish of any size.
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Hook the worm horizontally around the gang hook. This will make the worm appear to be floating flat in the water instead of doubled over.
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