Some important things to consider
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Know where to target trout
When using lures, you have to choose the right section of the water body. The concentration of baitfish is the highest in lower reaches. The availability of mullet, bullies, smelt and whitebait also depends on the time of the year. You will have more chances of hits if you target these areas. If you are fishing in a river, find the estuarine part. Several miles upstream can also be highly rewarding. Larger prey often roams in such areas. Experienced anglers know that trout often chase small flounder. In the upstream, trout have very few choices like chubs and smelt. Trout love to hang around in slack water. Trout is not comfortable when the water is flowing constantly. Look for trout near submerged snags or willow trees.Water clarity and weather
If you are willing to go spinning, the perfect time is perhaps after some rainfall. During this time, rivers swell a bit and water gets muddy. In muddy water, they react easily partly because they lose their normal vision. Trout can choose what to grab only when they have a clear vision. So, when they can not see, they are more likely to hit the bait. Before a take, a trout does not usually inspect your swivel, mainline, or leader. In the spring, whitebait leaves the ocean and come to rivers. And during this time both rainbow trout and brown trout are attracted to whitebait. The color of the water turns milky blue, which is great for casting spoons.Retrieving your lure
The way you fish a lure should be determined by the depth of water. Several factors such as retrieve speed sink time and varying the retrieve should be taken into consideration. When you are fishing, make sure you work out the depth or shallowness of the water. If the bottom is visible, it is obvious that the water is shallow. It may be deeper if the color is bluish. When you are using lures to fish, you have to make sure that the lures reach the bottom. This is one of the most important things to consider for trout fishing with a spinning rod. Use heavier lures when you are fishing in current. In fast water, a bibbed lure is also a good option. Make sure the speed of retrieving the lure is consistent with the water column. For trout fishing, a fast retrieve is good, but it should not be too fast. If the retrieve is too fast, the trout will not be able to catch the lure. Different variations are suitable for different trout. To master the variations, an angler needs some practice. As you spend some time casting, you will get better at it.Vertical jigging
If you are not going to fish a large species of trout, a medium-weight spinning rod is the best option. When you are jigging, you need something strong to pull the bait out of the water. Choose a 10 to 15 Pound braid for the purpose. Furry jigs, spoons, and spinners are the best baits to jig with. Consider using wax worms or minnows for bait.Locating trout
When you are fishing in a river or stream, look for trout in deep water, where the current is slow. Trout love to hang out in slow water. Deliver your bait once you have found a soft edge of the current. Find a promising whole and cast upstream. Let the current carry your bait away. It can be hard to locate trout in lakes and ponds because in a lake or pond current is not a determining marker. Here you should look for trout in drop-offs, coves, islands and the edge of points. In these areas, you can almost always find trout in the water column. Now we are going to discuss some additional tactics that can help you locate trout. When you are fishing in a river, make sure your boat is positioned along the main channel. Find the water column and send the baits to different depths. Schooling trout will become a lot easier because you will determine how deep the water column is. Jig your bait slowly, and gradually make it faster. Trout like jig baits, just like bass. For this type of jigging, a baitcasting or spinning rod is ideal.More tips and tricks
Apart from the things we have already mentioned, there are some tips and tricks that will make trout fishing with a spinning rod easier for you. Now we are going to discuss them.Choose the right spinning rod
