Trout Fishing In The Fall - 2 Highly Effective Fall Trout Fishing Techniques

I have been trout fishing for more than two decades and in that time I have always found the fall of the year to be the most productive season for catching trout, especially when you are talking about river fishing scenarios. The fall has always been my most productive trout fishing time not only for numbers of trout, but for trophy trout (trout over twenty inches) as well. Fishing for trout in the fall also offers some of the best weather and scenery that can be had when fishing for these beautiful fish.




The following fishing techniques are 2 of the most highly effective techniques that can be used when trout fishing in the fall of the year. One is for river fishing and the other is for fishing for trout in lakes or large pools, so your bases will be covered no matter what type of water you are fishing for trout in. The bottom line is that these to fishing techniques should be added to your fall trout fishing arsenal sooner rather than later.





The Casting Bubble Technique - The casting bubble technique obviously involves the use of a 'casting bubble' (sometimes called a fly fishing bubble) to fish an artificial fly. Anyone who fishes for trout knows how effective artificial flies can be as bait and with the casting bubble technique anyone can fish with an artificial fly. In other words, with the casting bubble technique being a "fly fisherman" isn't necessary. The technique itself involves using a casting bubble, a tapered leader, and an artificial fly of your choice. The casting bubble (or fly fishing bubble) adds weight to your line giving you the ability to cast and fish an artificial fly effectively with normal spin fishing gear. This trout fishing technique is most effective in lakes, ponds, or large pools in rivers containing hungry trout.

The Live Worm Technique - The live worm technique involves the use of a live worm (obviously) or a synthetic trout worm such as a Powerbait trout worm. Your worm is the allowed to drift naturally with the current of your favorite trout fishing river. The key to this technique is to have your worm bounce or "roll" along the bottom of the river as it flows naturally with the current. This trout fishing technique involves the use of a set of #10 gang hooks that are attached to your line with a small barrel swivel. Weight is added to your rig by using split shot sinkers on the rod side (or above) of the barrel swivel. This fishing technique is effective at all times of the year, but becomes highly effective in the fall of the year.



If you want to catch more and bigger trout on your next fall fishing trip, make these two techniques a part of your fishing arsenal. As I said, these techniques have been highly effective for me over the past couple of decades and I know the will serve you well also. Master these two trout fishing techniques and the fall will become your favorite time of the year for fishing for trout just like it is for me.



A casting bubble kit for fall trout fishing



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How to Land and Release a Trout

Trout are great little fighters. Hauling in a big Brown Trout can sometimes feel like hauling in a monster carp, Rainbow trout will surprise with rod-bending runs and acrobatics. Given their active nature and their surprising strength many fishermen forget that they're dealing with an animal that is actually very fragile when removed from its environment. These same anglers may go on to release a trout and feel satisfied with a job well done; never see the poor fish die later from mishandling or oxygen deprivation. With a few simple precautions and techniques, however, this need never happen.

Properly handling a trout begins before your bait ever touches its lips. One of the first things an angler can do to protect trout is to de-barb his hooks. This is simply a matter of bending the barbs down with a pair of hemostats or fishing pliers. Barbs don't add appreciably to the ability to catch fish, but do add to the damage of removal. As a matter of fact, you may actually see your catch rates go up as setting the hook becomes easier. Armed with de-barbed hooks you're ready to go to the next step and learn how to properly land a trout.

Bring the trout to shore or to your hip (if wading) without removing it from the water. One thing to avoid is dangling the trout from your line in mid-air. This can damage the fish and cause it stress from which it may not recover. Instead, land the fish with a net designed for trout. If you must land it by hand cradle one hand underneath the trout and stabilize it with the other. Remove the hook carefully, use hemostats if necessary. If the hook just wont come out then clip it off and let the trout go with it, he'll get rid of it eventually.

Finally, try not to keep the trout out of the water for more than 45 to 50 seconds. Remember that the trout is delicate, its skin is covered with a thin "film" that protects it from injury and should not be abrased. When you place him back revive him by cradling the trout in the water with your cupped hand. Hold the tail with your other hand and move it (the trout) back and forth in the water. When the fish kicks free with a strong motion you'll know it's revived...don't let it go to soon to roll on it's back and drown. If you learn to do this correctly don not be surprised to run into the same fish several times over the coming years.

Some streams are stocked and taking the fish for your table is actually encouraged. It's important to know the applicable regulations for your favorite stream or lake. If you're fishing a catch and release only stream then these simple guidelines should guarantee you and your fellow anglers a healthy supply of trout every time you go fishing. As always, leave no trace and if you see litter pick it up.

Jeffrey Gray, founder of TroutWorld.com, has been helping trout fishermen find their way to new and different fishing venues via the internet since 1999.
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