| Have you ever asked yourself this question? If you're | | | | heavy, trout can see it, and will tend not to bite. Always |
| a trout angler, you more than likely have, and in this | | | | make sure that you're using ultra light rods and reels |
| article I'm going to discuss some of the mail reasons | | | | and light line when trout fishing. |
| that trout bite, in the hopes that you can begin using | | | | - The Weather & Moon - The biggest reason why |
| this information to your advantage. If we understand | | | | trout bite or don't bite has to do with these two forces |
| the main reasons why trout bite, we can use this | | | | of Mother Nature. This might sound strange, but it's |
| information to become more proficient as anglers. So, | | | | nonetheless true. The weather and moon play a huge |
| let's get down to business and discuss the answers to | | | | rule as to why trout bite. Heck these two forces play |
| the question of why do trout bite, shall we? | | | | a huge role as to why all fish bite. The more you |
| - Smell & Scents - When fishing for trout it's incredibly | | | | understand about this phenomenon, the better. It's not |
| important that you pay attention to any scents that | | | | necessary to become a scholar on the subjects either, |
| may be on your bait or lure. This means paying | | | | an hour or so of study will suffice. The bottom line is |
| attention to any scents that might be on your hands, | | | | that the weather and moon have an amazing impact |
| because any scents on your hands will transfer to | | | | on the feeding behavior of trout. |
| your bait or lure. And if a trout detects anything | | | | - Natural Presentation - Natural presentation is very |
| unnatural, it is much less apt to bite. This is especially | | | | important. When it comes to trout biting, your live bait |
| true for larger, more experienced trout. A great tip for | | | | must be presented in a natural manner. This is |
| making sure that your hands are free of any unnatural | | | | especially true when fishing with live worms, which is |
| odors is to grab a handful of grass or dirt, before | | | | why gang hooks should be employed. Gang hooks are |
| baiting up, and rubbing it into your hands. This will | | | | the only way to present live bait in a natural manner. |
| effectively eliminate any unnatural odors that may be | | | | These hooks are simply a pair of small hooks tied in |
| on your hands. | | | | tandem that enable live bait (and especially live worms) |
| - The Size Of Your Gear - A big reason why trout | | | | to be presented totally naturally. This makes a |
| bite or don't bite has to do with the size of the | | | | difference to trout. |
| fisherman's gear, and especially their line. When I refer | | | | Although no one can say for sure why trout bite, the |
| to the word 'gear', I'm referring specifically to your rod, | | | | reasons listed here are some of the most important. |
| reel, and line. For trout fishing, rods and reels should | | | | Take them into account the next time you go trout |
| always be ultra light action, and your line should be no | | | | fishing, and your catch rates will begin to increase. |
| heavier than six-pound test. I personally use and | | | | These are, without question, some of the biggest |
| suggest four-pound test, but six-pound test is passable. | | | | reasons why trout bite. |
| If your gear and especially your fishing line is too | | | | |