BEST Powerbait Rig/Setup - TROUT Fishing Ponds/Lakes

In this video I show you the BEST Powerbait rig/setup for Trout fishing in ponds and lakes.
I went to one of my favorite local ponds to do some Trout fishing. I decided to use Powerbait and I wanted to show you my favorite setup. It's very easy and simple. It works GREAT! I show you how to tie the rig and get it setup. I also show you my favorite Powerbait to use. I caught some Rainbow Trout on Powerbait and I also caught a Rainbow Trout on a spinner.
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[@FishHawk]

What's YOUR favorite Powerbait flavor/color?

[@northeasternfreshwaterpro6013]

Fish Hawk rainbow power bait nuggets with power bait trout atractent with size 8 eagle sneled hook

[@FishHawk]

Sounds like a winner!

[@firsthandfishing5889]

Pink lemonade on the same hook you were useing catches them really good haha tight lines !

[@zekesundown2397]

Fish Hawk chartreuse or light green garlic sent as well as trout wormsjig behind a split shot

[@GhettoMonkeyPimp]

Mice tails.

[@jayjaym8186]

it's 3am I'm getting ready to go fishing n about and hour. is it an addiction if you watch fishing videos right b4 going fishing? haha

[@messi10monu99]

dude i do the same thing it’s like watching soccer vids before my games hahaha gets me hyped up and motivates me!!

[@searchingsignal2864]

Yall shiitn me, i just started fishing and I haven't been able to snag my first fish and I seriously can't stop watching fishing vids. Im getting the same addiction. Hopefully theres a rehab center.

[@mikef9219]

@@searchingsignal2864 Hate to break it to you but I have been fishing my whole life (Just turned 54) and the only cure for what you got is a tight line (fishing lingo for having a fish on)

[@donovanphillips7241]

@@mikef9219 wise mon very wise

[@soldierboy_4349]

Lol same

[@Jamus1975]

Love the veteran. Such a genuine person.

[@carterclark239]

Elkins Four same

[@theodorep9569]

Can we talk just about how amazing the interaction between you and the guy that got the fish was. Like seriously wish we could all relate and engage with each other like that.

[@lonesteelwolfjacksonlonewo3412]

That's was cool you giving that trout to that veteran awsome

[@HaxelStranger]

FoxRcng708 lmao

[@puprilla]

@FoxRcng708 😆 foreal tho

[@calebhodson7421]

He did a very good thing. I would have given my fish to a veteran too

[@ryanmccue8180]

It was a good thing he did praise the Lord for when we do righteous things the light of Christ shines through us he told us to put a lamp on the table and a city on a Hill. There is light inside all of us and if you haven't found it pray to the lord ask and it will be answered seek and it shall be found knock and the door will open Praise the Lord

[@MegaDeer13]

This is why I love trout fishing . You meet some great people and it’s never a bad thing to get some tips from some old timers👍🏼

[@FishHawk]

For sure! Definitely meet some great people. Thanks for watching!👍

[@chasefretwell5327]

Also shows some ain't racist

[@dylanpyle9627]

Chase Fretwell okay well that was a bit out of know where

[@Foose3535]

Ya old people fishing are like the best thing ever one guy helped me catch my first fish and was a huge carp

[@davidlight5156]

Had an old timer named Ron help me perfect my trout set up and I caught 3 14 inch rainbow trout today. Even gave me a size 12 hook that caught 2 of the 3 fish👍

[@kimberlybrown4807]

Thanks for this video, my son enjoyed catching 8 trouts in 2 hrs with this setup. It was our awesome day.

[@TreasureGeo]

"We gonna have fish and grits"....lol

[@ericwiitala5407]

Isn't it always the "last cast" when something happens? That's exactly why the "last cast" usually turns into about 10. LOL!!

[@FishHawk]

LOL exactly

[@marthavera8682]

@@c1dk1n better than a bobber 😅

[@HeRulesAlways]

It's always a great feeling when another fisherman is willing to take your unwanted trout. Good job

[@FishHawk]

For sure. What made it even better is that he was a Vietnam Veteran. Thanks for watching!

[@scycosnake3964]

@@FishHawk i keep the ones hooked in the throat, they are really good fried in italian bread crumbs

[@zedezio278]

This rig was taught to me by my uncle like 6 years ago I always teach it to anybody fishing for trout in pressured lakes like this one, way to pass the knowledge man👌

[@josephreyes7341]

I was struggling trying to catch trout at my local lake I came across this video and followed it and went from months without a fish to three trout in one trip plus we were able to give the bleeders to the guy fishing next to me. Thank you!!!

[@FishHawk]

happy to hear that! nice job :)

[@SmidgetTimelineTechX79]

The guy told you his story and what he was gonna have for dinner. Such a wholesome man!

[@mauricecardinal6352]

Fish and grits. Nice. God Bless You.

[@XTravManX]

I followed this setup and now I'm waiting to get out there and get some trout!

[@pattyconnelly2295]

I'm going trout fishing for the first time this year. Thanks for sharing your tips! I'll definitely be trying some of your techniques.

[@adventuresofpyro9020]

Im from IL and I'm getting ready to go to MO on a camping trip. Going to try and catch some trout with these tips. Thank you very much!

[@huicheng9160]

Great video. I am going to try this out immediately. It was great that you let the trout go harmlessly!

[@allboutoutdoors3443]

Great video! Loved seeing you give those fish to someone who will eat them and enjoy them. It’s a great feeling to help someone out and see how happy they are after an act of kindness. Thank you for making the fishing community a better place and thank you for thanking him for his service! You got a new subscriber!

[@FishHawk]

Thank you so much! I appreciate it!

[@mikew.762]

Been using that rig for years, for power bait I love the Berkley’s chartreuse trout bait. When they are freshly stocked or hard to catch I coat it in Hatchery dust.

[@cbfoto1966]

Thanks for the advice I needed a new trout rig

[@emerald.gaming6869]

Thank you. My dad didn’t want to teach me but now I know how to do this! :)

[@eli25jk70]

Love stock trout fishing.. Keeps me active when the bass arent hitting

[@j1mbOZ31]

Thank you for clearly showing the set up. Just got into fishing and have Been trying to figure out the set up to catch the stock trout in my local pond. Definitely going to give it a go.

[@alexandracorchuelo269]

Maybe it's because I'm a big baby... but the comradery in this video makes me so happy and emotional. Thank you for the information and your sweet and genuine love for these fish and other fishermen. You are awesome!

[@eagle197034]

I use the same setup with one little extra. I use small plastic bead (like you get for make kids jewelry) between the swivel and weight. Gives a little cushion to your knot without out really adding any weight or resistance. Great video also.

[@scotteger6271]

I started doing this a couple years ago and I find it really helps too

[@KeyKeeper86]

I watched this video with my 2.5 years old daughter. She kept saying: "Please catch one more now". :)

[@jdswenson]

I like that you gave that man your trout! There is something incredibly noble and honest about that, and the respect you have to not want your fish to go to waste. I commend you, sir!

[@FishHawk]

Thank you. I really appreciate that!

[@SloppyballsMcGuillicutty]

7:30 that guy just went home and told everybody that he caught all them fish. cause that’s how fishermen are. breakin lines and tellin lies !

[@FishHawk]

hahaha

[@thehamburglar9mm]

Nobody can understand him anyway.

[@bossbraylen1456]

salmon taco STFU

[@A20FtPancake]

@@thehamburglar9mm You must not be American, because I understood ever word that veteran said. Feel free to go say that to that vet, I'm sure he'll even you up...

[@thehamburglar9mm]

@@A20FtPancake how does this have anything to do with being American or a vet? You seem like a sensitive little guy and a veteran keyboard warrior. You might need medication to "even you up..." I likely won't ever be pond fishing with powerbait so it is unlikely that I will ever get the chance to tell this older gentleman to please enunciate his words so I can understand him. I would give him fish if I did however.

[@n2hoops56]

I've fished for bass most of my life and only been trout fishing once, and that was almost forty years ago. Thanks for the info and I'll be putting your advice to the test this next week here in beautiful Colorado. BTW, I appreciate the way you treat the people you come into contact with. Thumbs up on that on.

[@FishHawk]

Good luck! Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@rerewest4703]

I'm one of those fishermen who don't like to see fish suffer after being caught...that I'm going to keep , so I knock the fish hard on top of the head to knock it out . My needle nose pliers are heavy enough to knock it out if I hit fish with metal handle part..not needle end. Putting rope , metal chain , or a stick through its gills and leaving it in water to try and breathe seems cruel. It's suffering so I knock mine out and put it on stringer if water is cold or I put it on ice. I'm not a tree hugger but I want the least amount of suffering for what I just caught.

[@FishHawk]

Right there with you. The fish was dead when I put it on the stick. I usually use my pliers like you do to knock it out.

[@ciancraig783]

Its easyer to snap there neck

[@uAintliveifudontthiz]

Michael Giordano how do you bleed em ? Cut there gills?

[@4h_rm374]

Oh shut up

[@thebigcheese7557]

Fish usually don't have the ability to feel pain becasue thier brains are not developed enough but I think trout might be one of the super rare exceptions

[@shawnosanchez2127]

We going to have fish and grits ! Love it!

[@bleachdrinkergaming16]

Great video... I love the content and the channel! Please keep up the great work. You just got a new sub.

[@FishHawk]

Thanks I really appreciate your support!

[@mojustus1783]

I love how humble and simple your channel is man. Some of the other channels are so over the top. Not to say I don't hope your's doesn't grow or that you don't land some sweet sponsorships. But keepin it minimalistic definitely relates to the spirirt of being an angler.

[@FishHawk]

Thanks. I really appreciate that.

[@jza80king]

I used this exact same setup and powerbait at a reservoir here in Utah and caught 11 rainbows between myself and 2 neighbors. Biggest one was about 18 inches.

[@dogtower1414]

Awesome love how you thanked him for his service. Abd gave him the fish excellent video

[@outdoorswithroostercurrie6984]

I love it when Sportsman share with others and also to see the Camaraderie among fellow outdoorsman.

[@apd0895]

This is the way life should be

[@stuartnicholson4490]

I'm a beginner at this type Of fishing and this video Has given me the confidence. Thank you

[@theginganinja-_-7695]

I haven’t seen any comments but I’m sure they’re here. But thank you for being kind and thanking that hero for his service. Great video and will for sure be trying this tactic in Pennsylvania!

[@FishHawk]

It was my pleasure. Thank you! Good luck & tight lines!

[@everydayhu-man2411]

A little fish like that is selling for 12.99 at safeway

[@alexgaribay7794]

I bought 2 trout from winco for 6.99!

[@NOLA_playmaker]

That's Colorado words right there.

[@leroymontano315]

@Jonah Wenger those store fish are not bled out and full of bacteria ,your eating cooked bacteria which equals parasites in your gut ,those fish are not dinner table fare? FYI

[@xback40verland38]

This Veteran loved your respect and video subscribed

[@FishHawk]

Thank you! :)

[@alexcuriel4679]

Thanks to this video I actually went out to my local lake and cought some fish. Thanks for the awesome tips.

[@geromefragua6401]

Tried out your setup today in a lake that is usually not too active, but today I was pulling em in and making my neighbors envious. Thanks man!

[@FishHawk]

Yessss! That's awesome. Happy to hear it

[@geromefragua6401]

You got another sub, keep up the good work!

[@rogerzunza9474]

Nice channel and thanks for the tips your channel deserves more subscribers and views nice content man keep it up👍👍👍🤙🤙

[@92484awc]

Thanks for the video. I never got into trout fishing. But going to give these Ohio spots a try. When they do the stocks this year. I’ll get me some power bait and try your technique

[@FishHawk]

Good luck!

[@lilchimpanzeebrainz9023]

I fully respect this man that he was willing to give his two trout away what a nice guy

[@petecentofonti7636]

Yes they have stocked those this year and they where really nice fish and I use corn yellow and salmon peach with glitter at 14 it works real well along with orange when bobber fishing

[@FishHawk]

Nice! I may have to make a trip there and try it out. Is there good places to bank fish? I read that they do not allow boats.

[@kathyhampsten3930]

Thank you for giving him the fish! I fish to eat and I get so bummed when I don't catch any and the people around me are throwing them back😒

[@crakilldurmom]

You may wanna consider filing or bending your barbs down if you're releasing. That's what I do. You may lose 1 out of 5 fish you hook but, barbless hooks do much less damage.

[@MegaNafo]

thanks , that what I'm trying to do all time , switching from power bait to spoons or spinners and back

[@FishHawk]

It's a struggle haha Thanks for watching!

[@wvboy0311]

Ive caught more trout on a spinner than anything else and its seems like rooster tail white or any of them with a silver blade

[@Charsept]

Haven't used power bait in 20 years. Needed a refresher. 👍

[@spawn00x]

" Thank you for your service!"

[@rynodynomyte2755]

Great Job Buddy! That was good fishing and that was nice of you to give that fish to that man!

[@FishHawk]

Thanks buddy!

[@rynodynomyte2755]

Your Welcome Buddy!

[@sergetorres6760]

Thanks for the tips . Caught 2 rainbow trouts at clear lake ,Oregon using this set up.

[@thomasburriss8782]

Great video! Very clear, very basic, good explanations. Going out to try now.

[@jetsfan451]

That guy was the black Elmer fudd

[@FishHawk]

LOL 😂

[@mikethompson5966]

too true.

[@apeshitclothing]

😂

[@gamebred5x]

kevin cosgrave 😂😂😂😂

[@jmars8831]

kevin cosgrave ahhhhhhahahahaha!

[@EZFISHING]

Beautiful video, beautiful fish! Good for releasing the fish!

[@FishHawk]

Thanks man! I appreciate your support!

[@EZFISHING]

Fish Hawk Welcome 😊

[@EZFISHING]

I sub... you can sub back... thanks

[@captainggttv3243]

Even if he kept it beautiful video either way

[@philbrenner2567]

I did a lot of trout fishing up in the hills of Northern California. Lake fishing that is. For that found that a small triple hook with garlic scented power bait worked the best. Never had any luck with the corn or any other power bait. Occasionally small cast masters worked really well, too.

[@philipscalf5570]

Great rig bro, I'm gonna try it this weekend. Thanks for the video.

[@frankiefernandez5252]

I went trout fishing over the weekend and there were people next to me at the lake just reeling in trout after trout. I saw they had filled those plastic, see thru bobbers with water and were able to cast much farther than me to access trout in the deeper, colder water. I changed my rig to theirs and limited out in 1 hour!...cheese or green power bait on a 3 foot leader.. and it doesn't fall off the treble hook as much as using weights. Have you heard of this rig?..the line still slides thru the bobber like a slip weight.

[@FishHawk]

Yes. Float & Fly technique. Except instead of using a fly you're using powerbait. You would need to use sinking powerbait instead of floating powerbait. It is a good technique for Trout. I have heard of a lot of people doing well with it. I have never personally tried it though.

[@jonathanmosher72]

It's definitely more ethical. Using Powerbait on the bottom is only good if you plan to eat the fish since they swallow the hook 50% of the time.

[@Adalwolf17]

One tip for that rig with the bullet weight (Carolina rig) add a small bead above the swivel under the sinker to help protect your knot.

[@torymonroe5486]

Wow that veteran made my day!! Thanks for being a kind soul. See we can all get along.

[@nucciboy1]

I’ve never caught a fish on powerbait. I’ll try this rig next time.

[@mikew.762]

Toolio Jones, the key is small hooks, lite line 2-6lb, and a slip rig like that. You don’t want trout to feel the weight or line. If they feel resistance the will normally drop the bait.

[@cwcadventures9987]

Didn’t realize you were local. We need to fish together sometime! That’s clearbrook isn’t it ?

[@shirleycole7959]

Awesome. Can’t wait to try this power bate

[@averageguy1261]

Thanks for the tip on the trebble hook, always thought they would die with it.

[@colbybryan101]

When you’re fishing with circle hooks, never set the hook by jerking your rod up, it will most likely jerk the bait out of the fishes mouth, and it may get the hook stuck in his throat. The key for hooking fish correctly with circle hooks is, slowly start to move your rod sideways, and slowly start to reel while you’re moving your rod sideways, then start picking up speed reeling, and moving your rod sideways. That way, it will hook the fish in the corner of the mouth, every.. single.. time.. it works for me every time. Try that tip next time you go fishing with circle hooks.

[@FishHawk]

Thanks I will definitely try that out!

[@roryvonmeyer2643]

6:55 is why there is no pastime quite like fishing.

[@junior11793]

Just went fishing to wasatch mountain park in Utah and the people that fish are cool as hell!

[@zachnar0125]

Love old guys like that. You made his day!

[@lousyjawbone]

Very nice video normally if I don't have intentions on keeping trout I won't fish for them at all they're too fragile of a fish

[@FishHawk]

Understand completely. Thanks for watching!

[@cameronlong7535]

The reason they love corn is that’s wat they get fed in the hatchery

[@renelopez2244]

Freaking EPIC... From start to finish! Good people all around. Awesome

[@chwiteboy]

Nice video, I have been having a hard time getting the hang of power bait and I didn’t know about using a leader like like that. New sub for you 👍🏻

[@mrfucker9320]

I caught one today earlier with that same powerbait before I watched this that shits the best

[@garyfoster8775]

Fish Hawk, you need to fish in California.

[@toddgaines9446]

Our local state park here in Indiana was stocked with 750 rainbow trout in May '17. I have never fished for trout. I will now after watching this. Thanks for the trout tips. You have a new subscriber!

[@FishHawk]

Awesome! Thank you so much! Good luck. I hope you catch a bunch!

[@justinduke5025]

Thank you for the video. Just getting into fishing with my boys and this was super helpful. 👍🏼

[@FishHawk]

Awesome! Good luck!

[@bonsaitreehouse5534]

While I understand your point, fish that die in the pond do not go to waste. It will eventually be eaten by other creatures in the pond. Nature knows how to handle it. Yes, I would prefer not to unnecessarily kill a fish I don't intend to eat. But it will be eaten.

[@Foxyfreedom]

In the end it’s just a fish

[@vumatthew128]

7:04 I had what he was saying

[@davidzimmerman3778]

Been using that set up for years. I use the rainbow colors with glitter and the corn, both work in stained water. I also use 2 feet of 2lb fluorocarbon as my leader. Super light and they can’t see it.

[@kolbeweber7243]

I do this with a bubble completely full of water and a treble hook. Orange extra scent with the glitter in it are the absolute best!

[@kansasgardener5844]

We like to use power eggs because the trout swallow them and we can get them back when we clean them. Favorite colors are orange,chart,lemon lime and bubblegum. If we use the dough we add lots of rainbow glitter to it. Happy New Year!

[@FishHawk]

Not sure why I am just now seeing this. I like using power eggs too! I can usually catch several Trout on the same power eggs. I've done the best with Sunrise (orange). Thanks for watching and Happy New Year!

[@darinp02]

have you tried pautzke balls of fire? in cali and nevada they work very well for stocked trout in any kind of water

[@FishHawk]

I haven't tried them yet. I follow Pautzke on Instagram and they are always catching nice Trout. I may need to give them a try. Thanks for watching!

[@MrStradia]

Thanks for this. I've only been trout fishing for a few weeks now and have been a little frustrated. Gonna try this setup.

[@FishHawk]

No problem! Good luck!

[@ELITETEAMOKC]

That's a nice, simple set up!Works really well too!Nice trout action!👍👍👍

[@FishHawk]

OKC! Thanks man! Appreciate your support!

[@ethan6035]

I can’t catch fish for my life :*

[@stingray4540]

You just gotta get the right information and fish the right spots. It can be a big learning curve but once you get to know the water’s around your area, it’ll click. Even then though, the greatest fishermen still get skunked every once in. a while.

[@RockefellersExotics]

What the fuck did that guy even say who he gave the trout too? Lol

[@FishHawk]

LOL 😂

[@gamebred5x]

J D 😂😂😂😂😂

[@TheWeirdSpartan]

All I heard was “fish and grits”

[@robertlujan97]

Love how you noticed he served. Subbed with noti’s bro. Tight lines!

[@allison2525]

Thank you for making this video. We will try this out next weekend. Also, thank you for thanking the veteran and giving him your fish. Honestly, that was my favorite part of your video :) have a good day.

[@FishHawk]

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed. Best of luck to you. Hope you catch a bunch! Have a great day :)

[@Carolinafishingtales]

Thanks for the info. Always wondered if the Berkley Power bait worked. I've heard nothing but good things. Gonna try it this weekend.

[@stevesalcido5135]

Good video and tip on using Powerbait setup. I use a Carolina keeper instead of a swivel, makes it easy to adjust leader length.

[@FishHawk]

Thank you! Yes, I need to look into those Carolina keepers.

[@shung5003]

THank you! Followed your instruction with this Carolina rig. Caught 16 rainbows between my two sons and me. Grate video! Thanks!!!

[@FishHawk]

Wow that’s awesome! Nice job!

[@MYYFISHING]

Carolina rig never fails! I love the spin floats to keep the dough bait suspended in deeper California reservoirs.

[@FishHawk]

True that!

[@damondavis767]

GREAT video bro and as a Vet thank u for giving to another Vet...I will hit the lake today

[@FishHawk]

Thank you! and thank you for your service as well! Good luck and tight lines!

[@dcfanchris]

This video and the tips you gave helped me catch my very first ever rainbow trout!

[@FishHawk]

Awesome!

[@buzzsaw99]

I have been unsuccessful at trout fishing. Maybe I am just over thinking it with my setup. This was an easy setup that produced fish. Nice video!

[@kevind3203]

Free fish and thanks for your service, made that guy's day.

[@stephenwilder3525]

Much appreciated...just got my fishing license. Looking forward to some trout in my pan! 🎣

[@mad-mason0319]

Not being rude but you don’t use an S on trout A trout means 1 Just trout means many Like deer

[@stephenwilder3525]

MAD- MASON03 Good point...