| Do you know how to effectively fish with | | | | fishing when the weather and moon are in your |
| Powerbait? I realize that fishing with Powerbait | | | | favor, rather than working against you. The |
| isn't highly difficult, but there are some simple | | | | information is easy to learn, and once you start |
| things that can be done to tip the odds in your | | | | planning your fishing trips around the weather and |
| favor. In this article I'm going to explain exactly | | | | moon, you'll wonder how you ever fished without |
| how to effectively fish with Powerbait. Is it | | | | doing it. These two factors have as much to do |
| difficult? No it's not. And how am I so sure that | | | | with catching trout as anything. |
| this works? Because I've been using these | | | | Now down to the business of rigging up. Begin by |
| techniques for more than 10 years, and I know | | | | grabbing the end of your line and slipping on an |
| they work, that's how. | | | | egg sinker (1/4 to1/2 ounce). You want enough |
| The first thing to keep in mind is that Powerbait | | | | weight to keep your offering on the bottom and |
| floats, and for this technique that simple fact is | | | | no more. The amount of weight will vary with |
| very important. No matter which type of | | | | depth, wind conditions, and current. Now tie on a |
| synthetic bait you choose to use, just make sure | | | | small barrel swivel (size 10 or 12). This will act as a |
| that it floats. When I use the word "Powerbait" | | | | "stopper" for the weight. At this point tie on a set |
| that's what I'm referring to. Synthetic bait that is | | | | of pre-tied 8 or 10 gang hooks. Gang hooks allow |
| sold in some manifestation of a little jar. These | | | | you to present twice as much Powerbait, which is |
| synthetic baits are mainly made for trout fishing. | | | | an advantage. Simply caver each hook with |
| And not just trout fishing, but still fishing for trout. | | | | enough Powerbait to completely cover the hook. |
| To effectively fish with Powerbait, it needs to be | | | | This is your rig. |
| used while still fishing (at least with the technique | | | | Now simply cast this rig out, let it sink, and slowly |
| I'm explaining in this article). | | | | reel in the slack line. You want your line to be |
| The next thing to keep in mind is your fishing line. | | | | completely taught. You're going to want to have |
| When still fishing for trout it's normally done in | | | | something to set your rod against, so that it |
| clear cold water, because that's the kind of water | | | | doesn't move. Now you wait. I usually wait for a |
| trout prefer. Trout have very keen eyesight and | | | | thirty to forty five minutes before reeling in to |
| in this clear water, they can easily see your line if | | | | check my bait. You'll know you have a bite when |
| it's too heavy. If they see your line, they are | | | | your rod tip begins to bounce. Art this point, pick |
| much less apt to bite, it's that simple. That's why | | | | up your rod, feel for the bite, and set the hook! |
| I personally use fishing line no heavier than | | | | That's it. Now you know how to effectively fish |
| four-pound test. Six-pound test is passable, but | | | | with Powerbait. This rig works and works well. All |
| anything heavier than six-pound test is not | | | | you need is this article and a little patience. The |
| allowed. It's simply overkill and will cost you bites. | | | | rest is up to you (and the trout of course). Have |
| The third thing to keep in mind is that you're | | | | fun. |
| fishing at the most opportune times. This means | | | | |