In this article I'm going to reveal some tips to help you not only catch more trout in cold weather, but also keep stay a bit more comfortable when trout fishing in cold weather.
When the weather turns cold, trout fishing becomes more difficult.
In really cold weather it's as if the trout get "lock jaw".
The problem is that asthe water temperature drops to very cold levels, the trout's metabolism slows down, and they think much less about feeding.
This is not good for this of us who want to catch these trout.
For the purposes of this article, I'm referring mainly to river and stream dwelling trout, rather than those trout that live in lakes.
During cold weather it's a good idea to use smaller baits than normal.
This is your best bet in cold weather.
Downsize your baits, either artificial or live, as much as you can.
Trout fishing in cold weather also requires more patience than other times.
Because the trout are less active because of their metabolism, patience becomes more of a virtue.
When trout fishing in cold weather, expect to get many less bites than you would during warmer weather, that's the bottom line.
So downsize your baits as much as you can and practice more patience for starters.
Next, make sure that you pay attention to the weather and moon.
These two factors have as much of an impact on the feeding behavior of trout as anything, and in cold weather we need all the help we can get.
That's why making sure that you're fishing at the most opportune times is so important in cold weather.
Simply planning your fishing outings around when the weather and/or moon are in your favor will make a huge difference in your bite rates.
Keeping warm while trout fishing in cold weather is of the utmost importance as well.
You know all about layering, I assume, so I won't bore you with telling you how this is a good idea.
What I will mention is keeping your hands warm.
If you're anything like me, you need to be able to feel your line to effectively catch trout, and in cold weather this can be a problem.
That's why you need a quality pair of fingerless gloves.
A good pair of fingerless gloves can really save the day when trout fishing in cold weather.
The bottom line is that trout fishing in cold weather presents a few more challenges, but can be a ton of fun nonetheless.
Not only that , but the scenery and solitude on your favorite river, can be as good as it gets once the weather turns cold.
Trout fishing in cold weather is simply a little more challenging, than when the weather's warm, but everyone likes a challenge, right?