Thread: New to trout Softbaiting

For hooks I used mainly 1/4oz weight.
Like this...notice that the weighted head is designed so that the hook point is up. Stops the hook fouling if you drag it over weed.
Never bothered how big the hook size. Trout have a big mouth.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketpl...4?bof=TZzA1d9w
I have used plastic worms mounted on to a hook and put a wee split-shot a few inches above it.
Drop that in a stream, etc and let it drift. Also works well at dams (Tekapo before 'everyone' found out about it!).
Worms...something like this. I used the genuine Mr.Twister (brown) worms. Thread them on the hook a few turns so that the worm travels a tad 'bunched up'.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketpl...3?bof=TZzA1d9w
Curly tails...like this, but I preferred the light coloured ones. Your trout may differ.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketpl...1?bof=TZzA1d9w
These are new...never tried them, but they look good.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketpl...2?bof=TZzA1d9w
Don't waste time and $$ with crayfish looking baits. Never ever fooled a trout for me.
Be aware that you will need a 'worm proof' carry box as the plastic lures will eat into a normal plastic. Your Tupperware container should stay in the kitchen.