To get the maximum fish catching wiggle out of the lure attach it to the line with a loop knot, like the non-slip mono knot. When trolling use the classic formula of: Remember if you stop reeling, then lure will float back up to the surface.Retrieve with enough speed to feel the lure wiggle.Cast the lure a bit past where you think the fish are.Scent can be added to the body if you desire some added attractant. These lures can either be casted or trolled, and used in lakes or rivers. Stick with the smaller sizes – like size 3 and 5, but go bigger if that matches the bait fish where you are fishing. To keep things simple I usually stick with the original floating Rapala line, but the other styles work great too. Rapala lures are a classic for bass fishermen, and come in a wide range of sizes, colors and styles. These lures don’t weigh much, so they aren’t suitable for casting, but do make great trolling lures: Like Hot Shots it is better to add scent to the lure instead of bait, as the movement of the lure is what makes it effective. For trout stick with the 1 inch or 1.5 inch sizes. It comes in a variety of sizes and colors. But this simple bend plastic produces a fish killing wiggle. The Apex lure is a simple piece of bend plastic from Hot Spot. Split shot can be added about 4 feet above the lure, to get the lure deeper.
This article covers the best 10 lures I’ve used when fishing for trout. How do you know which ones will catch fish, not just fishermen? If you walk into a tackle shop you will be bombarded with what looks like a billion different lures in many different colors.