How to Rig for Trout

Trout are renowned throughout the world for being one of the most prime and satisfyingly freshwater fish to catch--both in their taste and their fight to land. Many fishers, both experienced and new, often ask the age-old question how to rig for a trout and which method is the most effective. While the term "rig" can be scary at first as fishermen jargon, a "rig" is simply the setup of the hook, line, and bait to catch a certain fish. With some fishing skills and a will to learn, learning how to rig for trout can be a rewarding and satisfying task.

Things You'll Need

  • Fishing pole
  • Fishing line (20-pound test)
  • Standard hook
  • Scissors
  • Clip-on fishing bobber
  • Freshwater lead weight
  • Night crawlers
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Instructions

    • 1
      Fishing line is essential for catching trout.

      Identify the end of your fishing line through your fishing line's spools (the holes along the rod). After you have identified the end of the line, take your line and weave it through your hook's "eye" (the hole at the top of your hook) to create a knot by weaving the fishing line in a spiral motion. After seven twists using the spiral motion, draw the line into a tight knot so that the hook will not move along the line. Cut off excess line that is protruding from your hook's "eye."

    • 2

      Attach your clip-on bobber to the line. Clip the bobber on the area of which depth you wish to fish. Trout, being surface to medium-depth feeders, will most likely bite if the bobber is 1 to 3 feet from the hook. Place your lead weight in the middle between your bobber piece and hook by biting the crease open, placing it on the line and biting it close. This process will ensure that your hook sinks under your bobber and doesn't float sideways.

    • 3
      Night crawlers are a favorite food for trout.

      Attach your night crawler onto your hook by impaling it and wrapping it around the hook to cover all the hook's metal. By covering all the hook's metal, you are much more likely to hook the trout, as it will taste the worm and not the hook when it bites.

    • 4

      Throw your bobber and line out onto your fishing spot and wait for trout.