Trout Lures
Spring is upon us and that means trout season has arrived as well. Some anxious anglers will spend hours cleaning reels, changing lines and checking waders all in anticipation of opening day. Others will spend just as much time wandering the isles of the local sporting goods store trying to figure out which lures to buy, only to be overwhelmed by the seemingly unending selection before finally settling on those in the fanciest packaging, most c celebrity endorsements or simply because it is closest to the register.
Choosing the correct lure can make or break any fishing trip, and before reviewing a list of five favorites for trout, let’s go over some of the traits to look for when deciding if the newest lures on the market might turn into longtime favorites or end up in the bargain bin.
Proper combination of size and color – the goal of any lure is to imitate a natural food source, so most of the more successful lures will resemble baitfish, crayfish, bugs or even smaller trout.
Action – not only does a lure need to look like potential food, but also food it will be able to catch. A lure that wobbles, wiggles or darts from side to side has an action similar to a wounded minnow which equals easier meal.
Ease of use- for the beginner it is important to select a lure the works well out of the package and in a variety of conditions. While the veteran angler may enjoy tuning lips and changing blades the need to do this may be too time complicated to most.
Now, let’s look at 5 of the best Trout Lures that are time tested favorites you are likely to find in any successful trout angler’s tackle box.
Rapala Original Floater
When it comes to top water stick baits for trout there are few which will produce as well as the Original Floater. A 2-3” , size 7 or smaller, version in either rainbow or black/silver patterns will make any trout think it is chasing a tasty fingerling or minnow.
Panther Martin Spinners
Like Mepps, Panther Martin is an easy lure for beginners and well suited for either moderate sized streams or lakeside adventures. Favorite colors include yellow/red, rainbow or black/green patterns with silver blades. If fishing streams opt for the smaller size 2. On lakes the heavier size 4 will allow for farther casting.
Daredevil
Almost every angler will recognize the classic red/white pattern of the Daredevil and, in a 2/5 or 2/4oz, this is still a good choice for filling your stringer. Other patterns to have on hand include the gold, rainbow, brown trout and hammered nickel/blue. Although this lure can be fished successfully in streams it is best suited for impoundments where long casts will allow longer retrieves.
Acme Kastmaster
When you are fishing a lake and want to draw trout from holes farther from shore there are few lures which will outperform a Kastmaster. Depending upon your rod/reel choice you can select from 1/8oz to ½ oz in nickel, gold or nickel/blue pattern, which more closely resemble the food trout are looking for than some of the other colors available.
Luhr Jensen Super Duper Spoon
Like a cross between a paperclip and flat spring this lure looks as crazy as its name sounds, but it belongs in your “go to” tray rather than your novelty tray. The 1/6oz size in nickel/red or brass/red provides an enticing imitation of a wounded baitfish, but do not overlook the trout patterns in rainbow or brown either.
Good luck and good fishing!
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