BEST Rig/Setup for Stocked TROUT in Ponds/Lakes + TIPS

I went TROUT fishing at one of my favorite ponds! In this video I show you the BEST rig/setup for catching stocked trout in ponds and lakes. I also go over some trout fishing tips to help you catch more trout. I caught my limit of trout in 1 hr 30 minutes using this rig/setup. Make sure you give this rig a try next time you're fishing for stocked trout in a pond or lake.
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[@danvanmeter6368]

One thing to add to the rig (I use the same one). A bead between the bullet and the swivel will protect your knot and keep the bullet from sticking on the swivel. Bass fishers know this rig as "brass and glass".

[@davidleimeister5027]

You make it look so easy. The footage is clear and sharp great camera. Keep teaching and fishing.

[@FishHawk]

Thanks David!

[@shawneldridge4465]

I use a lot of Berkley powerbait when I'm fishing for trout, this even includes the Berkley powerbait floating trout worms. Also I like to use the new pautzke fireball worms too. What I do is this, I use the small gold trout magnet jig head and put one of the power worms on and just slightly bounce, or twitch them off the bottom. Don't know what it does but it puts the trout in a fishing frenzy that's for sure. Another great video and more great tips as well.

[@watermelonpie2764]

I caught my first stockie on the 6th this year 4/6/2024 caught 3 and today caught 4 using a simple simple rig no leader or anything just 1 spit shot small hook and some trout bait these trout are really fun to catch highly recommend going out when you can for these guys

[@SBRxGamingx]

Great video, and definitely going to give this simple rig a try this weekend!

[@christopherguarnieri7439]

In my experience if you use just power bait you tended to gut hook the trout. But I’ve used a 1/64 trout magnet jig with a pink trout magnet followed by yellow power bait set behind the trout magnet. Works great and less gut hook sets.

[@wesh388]

Do you use a bobber or a bullet weight with that? Or just jig it?

[@vaykay7301]

Great video! Thank you bec, I caught everything besides trout so far. 8 carp yesterday, 1 sucker, 1 tree branch but no trout so now I'll try this method!

[@toddmiller3387]

The old Carolina rig set up. Classic set up for almost any fishing activity. I put a little red bead under my weight to protect my Knott plus I feel the extra color gets the fishes attention....

[@sunleonardo5946]

good point that this method the bait often goes deep. I clamp down the barb but still in many cases I cannot get the hook but had to cut the line to release the fish. If it is a good day I will switch to circle hooks for healthier catch and release.

[@monkeymanstones1]

This and 3 more and I'm finally down to 1 year of your videos remaining. Almost finally back up ro date!

[@Andrix107]

Thank you so much! I was really looking forward to this! Fish Hawk you are the BEST! I watch your videos every single day

[@FishHawk]

Thank you! Appreciate the love :)

[@danielurie4556]

The garlic scent power eggs work wonder aswell 👍👍

[@gregggarner7203]

Great video! Go Pro performed great. I love power eggs 🎉 Blessings to you and your family.

[@FishHawk]

Thanks Gregg!

[@miebrown2]

Best way to get stock trout in the pan! My brother and I limited out in about an hour but we are only allowed 3 fish in Pa.

[@FishHawk]

Heck yeah 👏🏻

[@dantesawakening7662]

Going to have to try this method out out next time I go to the lake! I have my own tricks and they work great sometimes and not so much other times. It's always nice to have new tricks up your sleeves just in case one is not working that day. Thanks for always explaining your setups!

[@FishHawk]

Good luck! Thanks for watching :)

[@olofrydin3102]

Oh wow looks Sweet out there fishing for trout. Cheers Olof

[@appleseeD552]

For stockers, those were NICE size!😳👍 Gotta love limiting out in less than two hours. 😁👌 Anutha great vid bro, plz keep em comin man. Peace ✌😎

[@FishingForQuality13]

Yea they love power bait even the big boys in utah love it

[@michaelramsey2718]

I knew that pond was in Va, but only because I've seen it in your previous videos.

[@evolemorej7983]

I'll be fishing stocked Trout this spring/summer out in Las Vegas. I'll definitely be using the same rig as you & hopefully catch my limit. FISH ON!

[@yzermadness]

Where do you fish at man? I usually use this rig at Sunset Park but that pond is way too stressed to catch anything

[@roberthanning6562]

Those were some good looking rainbows hawk. I have to say that by watching your videos bro you make me want to go and get everything I need and do the same thing cause I absolutely love fishing keep the vids coming man

[@FishHawk]

Thanks Robert! Best of luck to you!

[@richiekaylor5004]

That’s awesome wish I had ponds like this near me.

[@trevordeal9278]

Another place in va you should check out for trout is the robinson river

[@najonemde]

Well done, great video! I'd love see some shots of what you do with the fish after catching them (getting the hook out, gutting, etc)

[@FishHawk]

I normally fillet trout. But I ended up giving these 6 to a friend 😃

[@thomaslease9500]

Nice fish im looking for places to fish in va when trout season comes around whats the name of the place if you don’t mind sit

[@burgboyzllc]

Im in Hopewell........Dorey park is 25 min north of me right off 295 & rt 5 (varina exit)

[@pablotanja2405]

you made fishing looks easy brother

[@garyfoster8775]

Hey Fish Hawk,just been watching your videos here,and love them. I love when you catch trout. I've been catching trout too. I'll try your technique later on.

[@bencleveland5867]

So cool man! I love the diversity of your spots, you'r tips and of course the fish. Thank's Fish Hawk.

[@FishHawk]

Thanks Ben! Appreciate it man!

[@mayr5355]

I fish there all the time, really nice place.

[@lonely7576]

Nice Fishing fish hawk I wish I could fish in my unckle's pond but I can't because of being busy working this time

[@rynodynomyte2755]

Awesome job buddy! You have the perfect system for catching trout!

[@FishHawk]

Thanks buddy!

[@mancinilucero1579]

I'm going to try this setup this weekend. I will let y'all know if it works I live in California so trying new methods for different places.

[@rockstarg57]

Any update?

[@danielurie4556]

Been waiting on this pond coming back lets goooo 👍👍👍

[@douglasweber9995]

What pond is this.

[@jz6602]

I've used this many times with great success however sometimes even stocked trout won't bite with this.. have u come across this and what is there to do to get them biting...I find with this setup either u nailthem right away or else it's an off day...any tips

[@anastaciolopez1434]

Good on the camera. Great video, and learned something new today.

[@FishHawk]

Thank you!

[@philliplawson2932]

Great video I use a Berkeley power bait atomic tube grasshopper color jig for stockers!

[@FishHawk]

Thanks! Love the atomic tube 👏🏻

[@PJ-mj1hy]

How do you rig the atomic tubes? I was using these the other day and just put a couple split shots up about 18" from the tube to add weight. Then I slowly reeled in. Nada

[@philliplawson2932]

I tie on a #0 snap with no weight on 4lb mono, cast out & let it hit the bottom and then I bounce the rod preferably a ultralight 7ft medium fast and reel slowly, Good luck!🎣

[@PJ-mj1hy]

@@philliplawson2932 thanks, appreciate the tip!

[@ryankrause3168]

Your averaging under a minute per fish!

[@quentinramseur6030]

Well done, great video!

[@NRVOutdoors]

Great video! Would love to fish with ya sometime!!

[@FishHawk]

Thanks man! Email me or message me on Instagram. Email is [e-mail]

[@vojislavpopovic3260]

Bro,i love you'r video's and thill youtube exist i will watch you'r video's..hi from Bosnia hahaha

[@loganramsey7130]

Pautzke real salmon eggs are the bomb in creeks and rivers!!!

[@simoncobbjr9184]

I agree they all work seriously

[@FishHawk]

I’ll have to give them a try 👍🏻

[@11bayrat]

Thanks for sharing

[@Twovikings27]

Your deffo not fishing in Cali or else you’d be the legend of the state catching that fast lol.

[@NorCalFishermen]

one time i used the same single power egg for 2 season stright! lol

[@Nazman06]

You can probably use a slip boober with it as well

[@ryankrause3168]

Good advice 👍

[@Xziznoel]

a bottom rig works great in the cold weather but would much rather prefer a fly or a small fat softbait worm

[@monkeymanstones1]

I wonder if there isn't something which can be put on the hole in the trout from a hook to close it up and help it heal, like styptic pencils do for us (I shave with a straight razor so you KNOW I have them everywhere I may need them). I should call Yale and ask. Would feel good to help keep them alive just as wetting the hands before touching them and using the nylon net do to keep the slime from coming off. Trout are very slow to grow new slime coats so any chance of wiping it off is potential death for them. Also even though Rainbow trout aren't dumb and are fairly tough, their gills are ultra delicate (they are sometimes used to check water quality by placing them in some waterway then checking their gills 5 days later - Still pink? Safe water. Grey or Brown, goodbye poor fish). Never more than 15 seconds out of the water or else their gills suffer damage. That's not a joke nor and underestimate. 15 seconds out of the water maximum for Rainbow's!

[@SuperDuperOutdoors]

Nice and effective.

[@austinalaric17]

Hey I know I'm a little late on the video but do you just cast it out and leave it or do you slowly reel. I'm new to all this but I have a local lake around me but I'm not having alot of luck with just swivels. Also is it basically just a drop shot where the weight goes down and the bait floats up past iy

[@Goneforgoodflsh]

Was about to ask, please respond Fish Hawk!

[@jefferyjames8292]

That fish looks delicious 😋 to cook

[@eduffy4937]

Do you or have you used the power eggs for wild fish in streams? I'm completely ignorant to using them myself. Seems like a solid producer.

[@nick85674]

How do you set the drag for this rig? Tight or loose? Thanks

[@zel1770]

I’ve been waiting to long for this video

[@FishHawk]

Haha hope you enjoyed

[@shnivball489]

amazing video

[@xotildeath]

Hello Hawk!! Love the content! Question: is yellow the most effective color for powerbait? Or are there any other colors to consider? And also what would you think is the most effective, Powerbait eggs or Gulp! Egg salmons? Thanks!

[@FishHawk]

Yellow is the best for me. Corn yellow powerbait dough or the yellow power eggs. I’ve never tried the Gulp so I can’t say which is better.

[@xotildeath]

@@FishHawk thanks a lot for the quick reply! ✌🏽 do you think single egg hooks would work instead bait holders? If so which size would you recommend?

[@aleclowe2114]

What line is the best, I have 6 pound mono with four pound leader?

[@22lbsboost]

I assume this isn't a good method if you want to catch and release?

[@scottbeauchamp5488]

Fun day, sometimes it’s nice to chill and catch a few rather than beat the creek. How do you like that carbon x reel? They’re fairly reasonable priced and I was considering one. Thanks FH!

[@FishHawk]

True that 😃 it’s a good solid reel in my opinion. I’ve enjoyed mine.

[@MrDannyhux]

Is this what I should expect my first time out?

[@Jg-03]

Is it Fishhawk or Troutslayer! Man you're too good!

[@FishHawk]

Not sure 🤔😉

[@AmandaIsAwesome]

Hey!! Maybe this is a good place to ask!! I have a pond with trout I stocked in the spring. Is this the easiest way to pull as many out as possible before winter? I have never fished before haha.

[@Jimmytheamtrakf40ph]

How do i unhook the trout? Because everytime I catch one it swallows the hook and i have to be putting new power eggs every time,is there an easy way of removing the hook when they swallow it

[@jamestownvirginia8463]

Too easy 😂. But educational for a novice. Good thinking in helping get some fishermen excited!😋. I'll see you on the water eventually, we're too close. I need more spinner's.....

[@FishHawk]

Very easy 😂 the spinners will be here soon. So I’m told. November 🤞🏻

[@Leo-sm9ne]

Which other setups can you use in lakes? I haven't had to much luck...any tip?

[@ivanrichard9561]

Hello Sir... We you typically bleed these trout you catch at the lake or at home ?

[@anthonyalvarado8728]

Nice day fishing… which pond is this?

[@Y0leeroy]

good vid does the power bait float or no cause mine doesnt lol

[@alexrader3647]

New to fishing but couldn't I use a Texas rig with power bait

[@GreenEyedBlondie]

Where at in va is this I’m in a wheelchair and would love to wet a line.

[@burgboyzllc]

Check out Dorey park in Henrico co (varina). It seems to be wheelchair accessible.......lets go fishing!!!!!!

[@montejimenez5013]

Mono or floro for the leader

[@reelinreggie6757]

Love your videos. Where in VA?

[@tomwiggins1225]

Any issues using P-line flourocarbon for the main line?

[@jayfishing8764]

Wowwww kerennn....👍

[@timothyalton3821]

Things I have learned fishing a trout pond this year for the first time: -stocking day is like shooting fish in a barrel -trout love cooked shrimp and worms -smaller baits and hooks are better -trout ponds can get a lot of pressure, so sometimes a finesse rig like this is your best option -the lighter the gear the better -best fish I saw caught from the pond was on just a hook and worm that's it -spinners and jigs if they are active, finesse rigs if they are not -baby trout do not do well out of the water too long and being handled to much -even 6000 brooks can hide in a water body this small -check stocking reports to find stocked ponds -don't just fish in one spot if you have the whole dock to yourself fish with your feet -with this particular rig there is a good chance of throat hooking a fish and its best to keep them if that happens -fish according to the weather some of the best days were the crappiest weather and some of best days were the nicest days of consistent weather patterns -feeding baitfish flakes pellets and brine shrimp cubes creates a frenzy in front of your line and helps the smallest fish that are the foundation of an ecosystem like this -it is very difficult to throat hook on a dropshot rig -sometimes a classic setup will catch your PB -the pond giants have been caught so many times and are so high up on the food chain they will not bother with whatever you throw because they could not care less - floating power eggs over trout dough -trout are typically not active at night

[@nathanperry4190]

Reel question. Do you like the Ultegra better then your stradic ci4? I have a stradic and a vanford and not sure if I want to give the ultegra a try on a new light weight set up

[@FishHawk]

Nah, Stradic is better IMO

[@Jamus1975]

Best rod / reel combo for trout under $100?

[@skj468]

Is that the carbon x??? I love that reel! How’re you liking it

[@FishHawk]

Yes. It’s a good reel imo

[@alexandermikolaschek8862]

Do you use bobber? Why or why not?

[@peanutarmor]

What test line are you using?

[@ryanroks2004]

I like fishing

[@airmobiledivision7759]

What is the power of your rod? I’m just getting into trout fishing, and am trying to decide whether or not I need to get a light/UL set-up, or if Medium will suffice.

[@JakeWerkmeister]

I've had good luck with mediums. In the case of the case of my 6'6" Eagle Claw rod, the medium action is a medium light by any other manufacturer. With trout, line type and presentation are more important than what rod you're using. The 6'6" does a good job at getting your bait out there. I'll use shorter ultralights only in a creek fishing setting. Some guys will say that a lighter action rod leads to a more secure hook set as heavier action rods can pull the hook out of the fish's lips. I'll argue that's what "control" is for.

[@airmobiledivision7759]

@@JakeWerkmeister Appreciate your guidance, man. What do you think about spinners/spoons as far as weight? I’m leaning more toward 1/8 and 1/4 oz, but I know some people use 1/12, 1/16, etc.

[@JakeWerkmeister]

@@airmobiledivision7759 tbh, I haven't used them enough to come up with any type of absolute method. However, as a general rule of thumb I have noticed that when the bite is tough, smaller lures seem to work better. I typically use a 1/8. Trout are also finicky, so I've never found the "go bigger to tick em off method" to be particularly effective for the species. An argument can be made that a slightly larger spinner can work well in cloudy conditions. However, I find that if the rig ain't broke, don't change it.

[@airmobiledivision7759]

@@JakeWerkmeister Good stuff. Thanks, again.

[@cristoforo1433]

what quantum rod is that? the cork looks great.

[@FishHawk]

Honestly I'm not sure off the top of my head. I do know that it isn't made anymore. It's super old haha

[@danrash8535]

What is you pb at this pond

[@FishHawk]

Not very big lol maybe 14”

[@coreyclements9797]

Where in VA is this?

[@griffinmeyer37]

what state do you live in (btw love the content keep it up!)

[@FishHawk]

WV

[@griffinmeyer37]

@@FishHawk cool thanks

[@Leo-sm9ne]

How long do you let it sit in the water if you're not getting any bites?

[@FishHawk]

Like 15 min or so. Then I reel in and cast back out to a different spot.

[@Leo-sm9ne]

@@FishHawk cool thanks!

[@christian.oo7]

Im in va. Where is this spot ?

[@burgboyzllc]

Same here........following for confirmation

[@christian.oo7]

​@burgboyzllc theres only so many places in va with stocked trout. Just need a city or county to confirm.

[@burgboyzllc]

@@christian.oo7 You're absolutely right. Today Was my 1st attempt at stocked trout. I fished dorey park in varina.

[@christian.oo7]

​@burgboyzllc how was it. I havent been there. It is close by though

[@burgboyzllc]

@@christian.oo7 fished it 2 days straight and caught 1 catfish........but the folk around me were hiting limits. Im prolly doing sumn wrong but ima keep at it. I really like that park, its spacious. I counted 25-30 folk fishing and weren't on top of eachother

[@ethanliu122]

what pond is this?

[@FishingForQuality13]

Sucks cause they die so fast I’d be throwing them lil guys right back in but they usually swallow the hook and die quick which sucks cause you want them to Atleast grow a lil

[@FishHawk]

If you haven't seen it yet, check out this video.... I quit my job to fish! kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5Kzg5SwqL2Se9E

[@timothyalton3821]

10 bucks says the 8 lb. main line is because your throwing a heavy weight you normally don't seem go over 4 lb. line

[@FishHawk]

You are correct. Plus I don’t want to break off on all that vegetation. Thanks for watching!

[@td_2212]

Yoo

[@DaGSlM2015]

It’s a Carolina rig, video over

[@jesusbaron9006]

I make my on jigs.. can u us them on you KZbin channel please... I make trout jig can I send them to u please

[@steveklick]

That's the same pond from last year with all the dead tilapia.

[@FishHawk]

Nah, this pond doesn’t have tilapia in it

[@steveklick]

@@FishHawk Yeah that's cuz they all died from last years freeze, lol. I thought it looked just like a pond that you've fished before where there was a massive die off from the Texas freeze last year.

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[@gladegoodrich2297]

Learn to fish with lures and flies and stop killing fish.