Trout are wary, so lighter line, smaller lures and a quiet approach all help. Cast upstream or across a stream and let the lure come back naturally.
What lures catch trout?
Small inline spinners, small minnows, spoons and flies. Our rotating spinners come in packs of five at 5.5 to 6.5 cm, and our small sinking minnow is 50 mm.
What line should I use?
Light, thin line. A fluorocarbon-coated line is harder to see underwater, and our monofilament comes in fine sizes from 0.8.
How should I approach the water?
Stay low, move slowly and keep your shadow off the pool. Trout spook easily, so a short, accurate cast beats a long one.
What about fly fishing?
Flies imitate insects and suit trout well. We sell copper head nymph flies and a knot tool; see our fly fishing guide.
Compare what we sell
| Product | What the listing says | In the box | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotating spinner lure, 6 cm, pack of 5 | Length: 6 cm (also 5.5 and 6.5)Weight: 3.5 g (6.5 cm is 5.5 g)Per pack: 5 | Spinners: 5 | $9.99 |
| Feathered spinner spoon lure, 46 to 65 mm | Sizes: 46 to 65 mmWeights: 2 to 7.2 gMaterial: Iron | Spinner: 1 | $8.99 |
| Mini minnow lure, 4.2 cm, 8 colours | Length: 4.2 cmHooks: TrebleColours: 8 | Mini minnow lure: 1 | $9.99 |
| Inline spinner with single hook, 8.2 cm, 7 g | Length: 8.2 cmWeight: 7 gHook: Single | Inline spinner: 1 | $7.99 |
| Small crankbait, sinking minnow, 50 mm, 4.9 g | Length: 50 mmWeight: 4.9 gAction: Sinking | Minnow crankbait: 1 | $8.99 |
| Metal spoon lure with feather hook, 8 g | Weight: 8 g (also 5 and 17 g)Length: 5.5 cm at 8 gMaterial: Metal | Spoon lure: 1 | $7.99 |
| Copper head nymph flies, 6 or 12 pack | Pack: 6 or 12Head: Copper beadType: Nymph and fly | Flies: 6 (or 12 in the mixed pack) | $11.99 |
| Fluorocarbon-coated fishing line, 100 m | Length: 100 mDiameters: 0.2 to 0.5 mmType: Sinking | Spool of line: 1 | $9.99 |
Questions people ask
What size lure is best for trout?
Small ones. Our spinners and minnow lures are about 5 to 6.5 cm.
Do trout need a licence?
Yes, in most US states. Check your state's fish and wildlife agency.
Should I use bait?
Lures and flies work, and you can reuse them.
