I am bad a trout fishing

[RussH]

True. If I toss a Pellet at my Betta fishes head he ignores it completely and he KNOWS that's dinner. If I throw it a little bit away and it floats past him he pounces on it, does a dance and then flaps for more. Fish are predators.

[FASTEDDIE29]

There's Trout throughout the river regardless of the recent stocking! Keep that rod tip high and play around with different bait drifting techniques! PB, eggs, works and butters should give you primo results granted your in the right hole! I hit a stream close to home and caught about 25 Trout including a few holdovers all on the bumble bee pattern rooster tail! They seem to be going after lots of different bait and lure choices so far this year! Good luck and let us know how you do!

[River Renegade]

That 20" trout was probably spooked and scared that's why it wasn't budging. Keep on trying different lures & baits, and one day you'll land him. Good luck to you.

[Jigman13]

Eliminate the swivel asap. Tie direct. If bait fishing #10 hook or smaller. Split shot 18-24" above hook. Size of shot varies by speed of current, depth and size of bait. Sweep seams, current edges and pools AWAY from where you are standing. If u see fish they certainly see you. Cast bait upstream keep rod tip up to feel your split shot ticking the bottom. If you're snagging often then you need lighter shot and better control of your line. It takes time to adjust to and you have to find a set up that caters to your need . Absurd amount of trout to be caught. Good luck

[AndyS]

Jigs, you can thank me later.

[NJSquatch]

Originally Posted by AndyS

Jigs, you can thank me later.

+1.....

[Jigman13]

+2!!