How to Catch Trout with a Jig

So easy and so fun to catch!

Trout fishing is one of the most popular fish to catch. Learning how to jig fish for trout will allow you to cover more fishing ground and result in catching more fish.

Things You'll Need

• Fishing Pole and Reel
• 18-24" 25 lb test mono filament
• Swivel
• Jig
• Mullet

Instructions

1. First you will need to make the rig

2. 

   First we need to make the rig we will be using for trout fishing. Do this by tying the swivel to one end of the mono filament leader. The Uni Knot is a great knot to use but this is personal preference. Then tie the jig to the other end of the leader. Make sure your knots are tight so no trout get off when caught!

3. 

   Attach the swivel end of the rig you made above to the end of the line coming off of your fishing pole. When I trout fish I like to use 10-15 lb test line, I find this allows me to catch more trout. .

4. Now that you have tied the rig to your fishing pole trim all of the loose pieces of line from your knots. If you are using the Uni Knot you can feel comfortable to cut them 1/8" long.

5. 

   Next you will have to fillet the mullet but keep the skin on. You want to make strips that are 2-3" long and about 1" of an inch wide. This doesn't have to be perfect so don't waster a lot of time, trout don't care about measurements, they just like the bait!

6. Select the location you will fish. Trout like to stay around structures such as boat docks, bridges, and oyster bars. They also like to chase schools of bait fish. Fishing near one of these will greatly increase the amount of trout you will catch.

7. Cast the jig out to the area you will fish. Before the jig hits the bottom lift the jig up and pull it towards you. The jig will then to begin to return to the bottom. At this point you will reel in the extra line you just pulled in. Once you feel the line tighten up you will repeat the process. With practice you will get better and eventually it will all become second nature. This technique is known as jigging.

8. When done properly, the jig will be lifted up and down in the top of the water column and travel about 1-2 feet in distance each time. This bouncing of the jig up and down will attract trout to bite. Once you feel a bite, you will want to almost immediately set the hook with moderate pressure.

9. Reel in the trout you have just caught and enjoy!

Tips & Warnings

• Check your local laws to find out about size, bag limit, and season information. Help preserve our fish population, abide by local laws and take only what you will eat:)