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Best trout lures for 2026

Sadly, there's no magic lure that entices trout all the time. What I've found is that the best lure for trout depends on where you're fishing, when you're fishing, and what food source trout are ...
Trout are attracted to spinners due to their size, color, flash, and vibration. While the above factors play a role in attracting hungry trout, spinner vibration is credited as the key to spinner ...
Today we're going to talk about using spinners and tips on using spinners as we fish from shore for lake trout. As always until next time, good luck and good fishin'!
When trolled at slow to moderate speeds, the distinctive wide wiggle action has been drawing strikes longer than I’ve been alive. The split-tail design simulates an erratic baitfish action that even ...
There are few fly anglers who can take full advantage of the Driftless. Getting the drop on prime holes here can be a headache. Spin casting for trout here will get you into most of the nooks and ...
In-line spinners, spoons, and hardbaits get all the love in the trout game, and rightfully so. These lures have been punishing browns, rainbows, and brookies for many decades. As the old adage goes, ...
Many spin fishermen hunt for trout in smaller, wade-friendly streams and rivers. These waters are usually pretty easy to dissect, meaning you’re targeting specific runs, holes, and pockets within them ...
Then, his dad introduced him to spinners. He's been a rabid spin fisherman ever since he was 14. Sometime this year, he expects to catch his 10,000th trout on a spinner since 1980. When he tried to ...
For many of us, the classic inline spinner represents the first artificial lure on which we duped a stream-dwelling trout, a significant milestone in an angler’s progression, one that likely started ...
Learn how to fish a spinner crawler harness over weed beds for walleyes—creating the best rig, bullet sinker tips, and shallow water trolling techniques. | Joe Shead Spinner harnesses are some of the ...