A floating worm is a trout lure that is designed to fish on the top of the water, usually fished in a lake, stream, or river with visibly moving waters. Floating lures can be used to target some of the more challenging trout species such as…

Trout flies are small "trout lures" that resemble bugs or flying insects. These lures are usually fished without weights and can be accompanied with an entire fly fishing set up. Trout flies can be hand tied by the fishermen or can be…

PowerBait is an artificial bait that comes in a variety of styles and forms, but is most frequently used has a clay or play-doh consistency. PowerBait is most effective when baited onto, small traditional hooks no larger than size 10 or…

A swimbait is a lure that acts as a though it is a live fish as the lure is reeled in. Many swim baits may features spinners, long tails, or other modifications that may increase the odds of a target fish noticing the lure. A swimbait is…

Below is a simple chart to help you identify the various forms of trout you are likely to come across. Each trout has a unique look, and should be fairly easy for an experienced fishermen to identify. You can read more about each of the…

Trout spinners are often very similar to trout spoons with the difference that spinners not only spin but also are usually accompanied by some type tail (either a feather or other basic swim bait design). Spinners ofter several ways that…

A spoon is possibly the most popular lure when fishing for trout. Spoons are possibly the most effective lures available as well as the simplest to fish with. Spoon type lures can target a large number of species of fish, in a large number…

A crank bait is a common type of lure that usually is designed to appear to be either a minnow, small fish, grasshopper, or occasionally a crawdad. A crankbait is usually made from a light wood (such as balsa) or from plastic. Having any…

Lake trout like brook trout are freshwater char and not necessarily a trout species. Lake trout live primarily in northern North America.Lake trout are quite rare and rarely specifically targeted when fishing for trout, although they are a…

Golden rainbow trout are an off shoot of the rainbow trout variety. The entire population of golden rainbow trout has been bred from a single mutated color variant. The amazing coloring of the golden rainbow trout has resulted in this fish…

Brown trout is a species of trout that is originally native to Europe, however the brown trout has been stocked and planted in various lakes and rivers throughout the United States. Brown trout like Rainbow trout can live their entire lives…

Brook trout are common in a wide area of eastern North America, usually living in small streams, lakes, creeks, and also spring pools.In some areas of the country the brook trout is referred to as either a speckled trout or a square tail.…