can i catch trout with a regular rod and reel? I am going trout fishing for the first time any advise?

Answer 1

Using any rod and reel combo will work as long as you put light line (2-4 lb). Trying using a carolina rig with about a 12 inch leader and a 1/2 ounce egg sinker. Tie a size 16-18 size treble hook and for bait use rainbow powerbait or nightcrawlers. If fishing from shore I suggest you use rod holders because this kind of fishing is just sit and wait. Try to find structure such as weeds or anything because the trout like to hug close to structure. Cast near the structure and just wait. Sometimes you can get fish every half an hour and other times you can get skunked.Good luck bud!

Answer 2

What do you mean by regular? As opposed to a fly rod? Depending on where you are fishing, such as if it is a stocked lake, trout may not be that hard to catch. One important thing with trout sometimes is the size of your line. If you use a line that is too thick (example 10 lb test line and higher) you may get a few bits, but not nearly as many as if you had used smaller line like 3 to 6 pound line. Do you know if you are fishing a lake, river? That will help others be able to give you better advice and help you chose what type of lure or bait to use. Good luck.

Answer 3

Its easier to catch trout with a "regular" rod and reel than it is with a fly rod in most cases. Depending on your location and conditions there are many lure or bait type methods to use. The local fishing shop will be able to help you out. I have always had the best luck with little spinner baits. Good luck!

Answer 4

i just started trout fishing 2 month ago and used a shakespear spinning rod and reel. setting the tackle up is different but i never had any problems using my spinning rod, and a pal with me was using a old pier rod.i caught 1 rainbow and a perch (once i changed baits)and my pal got 2 rainbow.ive also fished wild brown trout with the same rod and reel and ive caught then too. i dont think it matters what rod you use. good luck

Answer 5

Any rod and reel will work, but ultra light rods and reels are your best bet. I personally don't suggest using line larger than 6 pound test either. There's a ton og trout fishing info here: http://www.jrwfishing.com

Answer 6

You can catch trout on a handline, you don't even need a rod and reel. Just give them something to eat with a hook in it... at least seatrout... not sure about freshwater, but I can't see as there's too much difference habitwise between the two....

Answer 7

A simple answer - You don't need a special rod and reel to fish for trout. I suggest using worms for beginners. You must set the hook quickly, however. As soon as you feel a bite, set the hook. Artificial baits can come later.

Answer 8

Here is a thought. I just got back from Walmart, getting some auto stuff done. Wandered through the sporting goods area. They had YUM brand trout krilla paste in the right colors and it had a special thing on top with hooks and some weights. I didn't get the price. They did have a ton of stuff for that there though.

Answer 9

Yes! Ya' might consider goin' to a light line say 6# test, but that will depend on what your rod is, "geared" for and it should be printed on the rod blank...

Answer 10

if going in boat no prob if you must cast off shore then need a different reel.for trout use a fly and worm usally the best ask person you are going with they should know.