Small jigs are the most versatile of all trout lures. Whether made of fur, feathers, or soft plastic, they can be fished fast or slow, shallow or deep, all according to the needs of the moment. They ...

I'm out at the mouth of the Niagara River today, geared up with the Stingnose jigging spoons targeting lake trout. It's late December, and it's been a warm enough winter that I was able to launch the ...

Trout take the bait when a simple little lure does its happy dance down deep. A fishing jig is little more than a hook with a lead head and some hair attached. The little lures shine wherever trout ...

The author holds an early spring lake trout caught while trolling a crankbait just a few feet below the surface of Lake Superior. / Joe Shead There are lots of different ways to catch lake trout, but ...

What makes a good jig? Honestly, it’s not that complicated. The two main considerations are size and color. For size, I’ll use anything from a 1/8 ounce to micro jigs that are 1/64 or even 1/80 ounce.

There are three kinds of trout in this country — native, wild, and stocked. Native trout are the ones that have been here for thousands of years, such as brook trout in the mountains of the Northeast ...

Where I grew up, trout were king. Over a dozen trout streams were less than 20 minutes from my New England home, all of which contained a variety of both wild and stocked rainbows, brookies, and ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › What is a jig? Well, depending on who you’re talking to a jig could be anything from a ...

When ice fishing stocked trout, knowing where to look can make all the difference. Ask your local fisheries biologist about winter trout fishing opportunities in your area. Trout are stocked in a ...