Bank Fishing?

[Tred73]

I have my slide weight and hook with my worms or eggs or powerbait. My question is what else should I be doing or throwing for trout. I know it is usually water dependant, but need some ideas so I can fill up my tackle box for the new year. I would love to try out some new gear.

[classicriverrunner]

try a bobber with an adjustable bobber stop. with this you can attach any number of jigs - bait - spoons. by adjusting bobber stop the depth can be changed and allows for more area to be covered.

[dinghy]

bubble and flies- wooly buggers

[Capt.P-Bar]

Small PINK powerworms were deadly last yr. Cut them into 1in pieces and keep threading the same piece on till you cant now more.

[streamcatcher]

Originally Posted by Tred73

I have my slide weight and hook with my worms or eggs or powerbait. My question is what else should I be doing or throwing for trout. I know it is usually water dependant, but need some ideas so I can fill up my tackle box for the new year. I would love to try out some new gear.

Take a look at the advertisement at the top of this forum... the Yakima (Worden's) Rooster Tail is a great casting lure for trout. I have one box dedicated to them, but I keep going back to black body with a silver blade. I've done well with the 1/8 oz. lure, but I recommend experimenting, and putting a split shot above a swivel can help get you out there and get down on the retrieve for the lighter bodies. Overall, my go-to lure for casing from shore.

[Dan360]

I've been really impressed with Berkley Gulp! Eggs. I use the eggs because they are more durable. My favorite colors are Chartreuse and Pink. I use 2 eggs on a size 8 red Gamakatsu single egg hook. I use 4lb fluorocarbon leader and 4 or 6lb main line. Usually Maxima Ultra-Green or Berkley Sensation.

I also keep size 6 or 8 Gamakatsu bait holder hooks for using worms or perrywinkles. I always make sure to put a bead between my slip sinker and swivel. It keeps the swivel from getting stuck in the sinker.

I carry two different types of floats. For throwing a float and fly, I use a "torpedo bobber". These are cone shaped and have a rubber tube that you twist to tighten on your line. You can add water for distance. I also keep some balsa slip bobbers for using bait. Keep lots of small split shot to adjust how the float works for you.

I also keep lots of 1/16 or 1/8 oz spinners. Rooster Tails and Mepps are my favorite. I prefer silver blades with white hair or silver blades with black hair. With the Mepps, I like the size 1 in silver.

[Greg516]

I usually keep an assortment of spoons and spinners... Rvrfshr spinners, some blue fox, and some mepps. Spoons are lil cleos... For bobber fishing... I just use my steelhead floats... I use 1/2 WCF.. Walmart has Danielsons which I would recommend super gluing the stem so it stays in... Definitely have options when you some WCF or danielsons when it comes to trout fishing. And I also keep some steelhead stalkers micro jigs in my bag.

[Buck]

Originally Posted by dinghy

bubble and flies- wooly buggers

I would try a hare's ear, chironomid, or pheasant tail to this selection too. When fish are actively feeding, this can be a deadly method.