trout fishing

[deerhunter_98520]

Ok guys its been about 5 -6 years since i went fishing.....ive been out 4 times now and one had one fish on...ive used power bait, worms, power eggs, lures and no luck.....im running a sliding sinker with 18" leader on a single hook...any suggestions? Tips? Any help is appreciated

[viva_che1363]

im not sure if it actually helps, but i always put a bit of sand shrimp oil (left over from salmon and steelhead fishing) in the worm container and shake it to incorporate. it seems like i get a lot more bites if i do this. also if using worms ive had good luck with using "gang hooks" basically two hooks on one line to string up the worm.  i can post a pic if you want just let me know

[mossback91]

Try a  different lake

[Old Dog]

Use a longer leader.  3 to 5 feet depending on the vegetation in the lake.  If that still doesn't work try right on the bottom.

[hrd2fnd]

your one up on me and the wife, we've been out now to 4 different lakes 8 times with only 1 bite.     tagging this in hopes those around north Snohomish have suggestions 

[rtspring]

Old wise man taught me this!

When fishing a lake for trout, reel in your bait like 4 feet at a time! Let it sit a few minutes then reel in another four feet.  Long leader, and your normal worm and power bait.

[deerhunter_98520]

Ive tried 2 different lakes....ill try a longer leader and see if that works....i know theres fish in the lakes...ive seen guys catch them and they plant them

[Dan-o]

Bummer.

Have you tried trolling a small pink spinner?   it's working for us.

[deerhunter_98520]

Im just fishing from shore.....if i was trolling i would be using a flatfish....caught alot of nice ones with those....but no boat anymore unfortunatly

[Disturbed1]

Use a longer leader.  3 to 5 feet depending on the vegetation in the lake.  If that still doesn't work try right on the bottom.

longer leader always works for me and 2 yellow/chartrues(sp) power eggs

[elk247]

Did you try the chartruse garlic power bait? I get bites on that when nothing else is working.

[deerhunter_98520]

Havent tried that but will

[Bullkllr]

Use a longer leader.  3 to 5 feet depending on the vegetation in the lake.  If that still doesn't work try right on the bottom.

longer leader always works for me and 2 yellow/chartrues(sp) power eggs

  I almost always use 4-6 feet of leader. Also make sure to use a light leader. In most trout lakes the lighter you go the more fish you will catch; 4# is max, 2# is better. Make sure your baits are floating. I like a size 6-8 single for most trout bait fishing, sometimes a 10. And a slip sinker is an absolute must.

There are places on lakes that are just lousy- tried moving around

[Greenhorn]

Tagging

[deerhunter_98520]

Ive tried a different spot everytime out....just havent found the right spot i guess