Can you Vertical jig for trout?

Landing Lake Trout on a Kayak It is important to remember that you are bringing these fish up from deep water. They will need time to expel gasses from their swim bladder, so bring them up slow. Vertical jigging lake trout in the summer is one of my favorite activities, both as an angler and as a guide.

What’s the best way to fish for lake trout?

When learning how to catch lake trout, it’s important to know that they prefer light lures so consider stocking up on small spinners and spoons. If you want to try live bait, try night crawlers, salmon eggs, or minnows that mimic their native prey.

Are lake trout hard to catch?

Following ice melt, lake trout will generally move closer to the surface, as the freshly open water will be cold enough. In the middle of summer, when lakes are warmest, lake trout will rarely be found anywhere but the deeps — making this the most challenging time of year to fish for them.

Can you catch lake trout from shore?

Generally, trout are thought of as stream inhabitants but there are many lakes that can provide great trout action. Lake trout fishing from shore (for lake trout) can be accomplished in some rocky, cold lakes. In Colorado, for example, the locals use sucker meat on the bottom much like fishing for catfish.

Can you jig for lake trout?

Vertical jigging is perfectly suited to catching lake trout in the summer because the fish concentrate in and around well-defined locations that are easy to find—if you know what to look for.

What’s the best Vertical jigging lure for trout?

My favorite lure for vertical jigging is my signature series Nervous Minnow from Daddy Mac Lures. The Nervous Minnow in blue is a jointed blade-style spoon that closely resembles the size and profile of the rainbow smelt that lake trout are often feeding on.

What kind of lures do lake trout like?

For the most part, lake trout like lures that resemble baitfish like hard baits, stick baits and spinner lures. Like most predatory species, anything shiny is likely to attract the attention of nearby lake trout (read our best trout fishing lures 2021 article).

What kind of Rod do you use to jig lake trout?

The particular rod I was set up with was a medium, fast action rod, and a budget Abu Garcia Ambassador baitcasting reel. It was an incredibly lightweight setup for such a strong and large fish. Essentially, we went as light as we could without compromising our ability to hook the trout.

How is the weight of a trout jig determined?

In most cases, the size of a particular jig should be matched to that of the prey, on which trout are actively feeding. Many jigs are naturally weighted or are affixed to a jig head of a certain designated weight. The exact weight of a jig determines the rate at which it falls through the water column.