Hello, young friends! As you may know, October is referred to as fall! Soft baits are specialized types of fishing lure that will allow you to grab the biggest and most delicious trout lurking in the river. Think of them as little magic wands that help you catch more fish and enjoy each fishing trip even more! Alright, so prepare yourself, and let’s go through the best soft baits for trout fishing!
Old reliable worms are the best bait, and the cheapest, for trout fishing. They are readily available at bait shops, and even in your backyard! Because they wiggle and move about the water, worms are pretty good at attracting hungry trout. You can experiment with different kinds of worms, such as red wigglers or nightcrawlers, to see which ones the trout prefer. Each variety of worm has its own unique fascination!
Another great bait used by many anglers is minnows. You can buy live minnows at bait shops, or you can get phony ones that resemble real fish. Minnows are a game to a thousand shapes and sizes, so you can work out the features depending on which kinds work best. Some minnows are small and shiny, and others are a little bit larger and dull. Experiment with various kinds to see what the trout prefer where you’re fishing.
This is a special type of bait that has many bright colors ranging from pink to green to orange. PowerBait is smelly stuff, and trout can't resist what they smell. That is why many anglers have been catching fish for years with PowerBait! We might be talking a little more money than other baits, but when you land a trophy trout, it's worth it. (You can even roll it into little balls or shape it right on the hook to make it more tantalizing to the trout.)
Grubs are soft, small plastic baits with the appearance of an insect crawling on the water. They're quite versatile as they come in various colors and sizes. You can use them by themselves, or you can attach them to other lures such as spinners or jigs. They are relatively simple to fish with and have proven very effective at catching trout. When the trout notice the grubs swimming around, they just have to take a bite!
Leeches are another exciting bait that seems to entice trout. They have a natural wiggle and movement that draws in trout from very far away. Anglers typically use leeches on a float rig, which holds them suspended off the bottom, or they can be hooked onto a jig to attract the fish. The way leeches wend their way through the water serves to transform them into some tasty trout fare.
So we just went over the top five baits you can use to catch trout right now, now we just need to figure out which one you want to try first. The neat thing about fishing is what the best moves are can vary based on where you live. So remember, the best bait for your fishing hole may not work in the next hole. It’s very important to use several different baits and determine which ones work to catch you the most fish. You never know which bait will become your secret weapon!