Float Rig vs Bottom Rig! Trout Fishing with Power Eggs & Gulp Worms

[@lucasxavier3564]

Thank you for bringing us along. Thank you for being informative. Thank you for acting like a grown up Keep it realistic

[@RealisticFishing]

Not enough running around screaming and trying to sell you mystery tackle boxes? 😉

[@lucasxavier3564]

@@RealisticFishing Well I do not mind the sells pitch, anyone needs to make a living. i have enough jerk running around at work that I do not need more in my life ... as for the screaming ... well summer will be here before you know it and the trash beer drinker catfish fishermen with it ... then you will be allowed to scream and bitch too

[@LCeNZe]

The Gulp Worm pack not opening right is how I knew this really was “Realistic Fishing” lol #TightLinesFolks

[@RealisticFishing]

😂

[@Ridg76]

4:00 a.m., a good cup of coffee and a new video from Realistic Fishing,,,,, sounds like a good way to start my day. Thumbs up!

[@level7pg3d94]

4:00 am

[@level7pg3d94]

4:00

[@MedicMatt6891]

New subscriber here, I appreciate you showing the adaptability needed to succeed, switching things up and trying multiple spots. Also showing how many times you cast, most shows JUST show the hook ups, none of the times they miss. Great stuff bro! Keep up the good work!

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

That's covered with covid covers and the dynamite which got wet and didn't explode 😭😂

[@BluecollarVtec]

Catching them left and right after taking the float off. Great looking trout, and awesome video alex!

[@ScottimusPrime]

I fish for trout the same way. By bouncing it on the bottom. What I find happens more for me is the split shot gets snagged more than the hook. Like the video, man!

[@nrfishinman009]

I wonder how many times I have told myself “just one more”

[@embodude5360]

All to relatable.....

[@agustinmex6986]

That "one more cast" turns to one more hour. Lol

[@rodneypauley4077]

Bobble floats are pretty good fill them with some water you can attach a fly fishing lure or what ever ya fancy

[@christoferholt231]

Hahaah right ..happens everytime

[@crystalglass7106]

Everytime

[@VideoGuitarGame]

I was just trout fishing yesterday at a ‘local’ lake (about an hour drive for me.) It was me and two elder gentleman. Both had really good knowledge of the waters. We spent 6 hours sharing baits and techniques and all the little changes we made in our fishing to all key in on the fish. I came out with my daily limit of 3 as well as one of the others. The other guy took home 2. I also broke my PB for a chain pickerel, on a yellow rooster tail. Wind pick up, so I started nailing my lures out with the wind. Sped up the retrieval and gave it a few pauses along the way and beached a 29 inch pickerel. Besides that. It was a multi species day of trout, largemouth, pickerel, yellow perch, and bluegill. Really wanted a crappie to take home though. Still, hands down the best day of fishing in awhile for an all around fun day.

[@juliannagarcia8851]

Yup sounds like a dream brother 🎣👍

[@dustin5423]

i was taught to use two smaller split shot weights to equal the weight you want and spread them about 2-3 inches apart. This will cut down on your snags with the bottom rig. Keep it realistic man!

[@peterrabbit1054]

👍👍

[@DEBOSFishing]

Thanks for the video, Alex. I just went trout fishing for the first time last year so I'm a noob. I wondered this exact thing after going (the use of a bobber vs drifting bottom). I'll be watching more of your vids to prepare. Thank you for the helpful content!

[@RealisticFishing]

Hey Debo, I hope they can help. 👍

[@swoodhaus]

I love the video's you post. I have learned so much. Looking for good deals in various stores has helped me stay within my budget. Keep it up!

[@RealisticFishing]

I am happy to hear it, keep looking for those deals 👍

[@colehawkins1803]

Damn this is one of the only fishing channels where the guy fishing isn’t screaming at the camera at any given moment. Nice work my guy

[@RealisticFishing]

Thats right. Those guys suck 😂

[@TomGripp]

Wow I’m very glad you made this video. Whenever I fish for trout in a stream/river I always use a weighted bobber. Now I know that’s the reason I never catch anything. Thank you for these experiment vids, very useful info

[@houwerslifestyle3223]

This is honestly the best fishing channel so far... no bullshit

[@CookingwithKirby]

Thanks for the tip brotha, I went fishing this past weekend. I used your bottom set up using power bait and it hit good man. I also used panther martin halogen inline spinners, those were fun to use.

[@RealisticFishing]

👍

[@jessemedinajr1485]

Thanks for posting Alex. I have cabin fever and your vids keep me pumped, motivated and looking forward to spring. Plz keep them coming.

[@RealisticFishing]

Cabin fever is the worst. Hopefully you can get out there soon 👍

[@jessemedinajr1485]

@@RealisticFishing I might do some ice fishing for the 1st time ever in my life this Saturday. I'll keep you posted. Thanks once again for your videos.

[@hoosierbackoutdoors1237]

Gotta love vlogging in public! People just stare, and I just smile. LOL

[@RealisticFishing]

They get a little weird 😅

[@therustyfisherman6611]

When we trout fished in Colorado, we always used bubble bobbers. They were clear and the shape of a football. We used them with salmon eggs. We would fill the bobber half way with water so it was a little weighted. Worked great. Enjoy all your videos.

[@RealisticFishing]

I saw some at the store, but they were $3 each 😅

[@daltonopial4571]

Love the videos. I’ve fished at the same river for the past 10 years. So cool seeing all the familiar spots! I went this morning and caught my limit quick. Lots of trout moved up

[@RealisticFishing]

It was so muddy last time I went, I went lure shopping instead 👍 I will have to try again soon.

[@austensuchanek8379]

Where is this spot at?

[@middletnpyro]

@@austensuchanek8379 Nashville area pretty easy to find

[@madmackerel6465]

Realistic fishing is the best type of fishing

[@RealisticFishing]

Its the ONLY kind 😉

[@koreywilliams4570]

One of the reasons I love watching his show. I look forward to seeing each new video. It's also the only channel I have the bell notification thing on for.

[@weinderdog1184]

I usually keep a few ziplock baggies on me in case I screw up the seal on bait bags so the smell and slime doesn't spread everywhere.

[@peterrabbit1054]

👍

[@plgwlk]

I learned that the hard way fishing for channel catfish. Broke the seal and man, that chicken liver bait smells like shit

[@dylant4737]

@@plgwlk This channel has a great video where he gets two types of dip baits and smells them both; one being blood flavor and the other being cheese flavored, his reaction to it is golden. I think it’s the video where he gets the 13 Fishing black and neon green spinning combo for $35.00

[@Makitafan]

Dude your so real! Much respect.

[@RealisticFishing]

Reality Respresent

[@l3athalsubzero649]

Tip on bobbers for trout the best ones to use, that dont scare them, and seem to work best for me is the clear ones you can put water in to adjust the float also 1.5-2foot leader made from 6pd line. Also when you add water to them, they seem to float in the current better, and dift nicely i into the holes, and pools.

[@sethjohnsonoutdoors4055]

Good looking trout!! They were biting really good!! Awesome video 📹 👏

[@mitchellhoover3047]

This channel gives me comfort

[@FISHINandJUNK]

Pretty clear to me on that outing the bottom rig was the way to go. 👍👍

[@RealisticFishing]

Oh yeah!

[@josephnywayfarer1345]

Very successful day, grats! The patterns on those small trout were crazy.

[@winterwarriorelite77]

Your absolutely 💯 % correct, people tend to look when you have a camera, as if they never seen a Go Pro in they're life lol 😁😆

[@NoahPlays_]

I love ur channel so much it has shown me you don’t need a 500$ rod and reel to catch fish you can use any thing you want that’s why I love ur channel keep fishing never stop man 🧡

[@TheJonny2200]

Noah Plays- but the 500 reel feels soooo good! But I also use cheaper set ups

[@HopskysLounge]

When you took that bobber off you did awesome!!!! I like to use a bobber in lakes and bottom fish in rivers. Another great video!!!!

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks Hop! I think I should try it in a pond or somewhere with less current.

[@unionse7en]

A couple things to try: 1) different float depths, although I suspect where you are fishing the drift is too fast with a float. 2) For snaggy places try drop shotting using a split shot...a lot of times if the split shot gets hung up you can pull the line through the shot, only losing the shot. It can also keep the hook slightly higher than the snags. The split shot makes it easy to adjust the distance betwixt the hook and the shot. In some waters (still water ) I like to use the "critically balanced" "waggler"/British style stick floats...they indicated takes in any direction. Good video as usual! #keepitreelstick

[@silaspitch9485]

Agreed. Even though I sometimes bounce eggs along the bottom, I typically use a float in all waters. I'm in the US, but switched to UK-style float fishing a few years ago as it better suits my approach to fishing. I enjoy fishing more since making the switch. I do have a handful of crystal insert wagglers from the UK, but I typically use a Thill TG waggler for still water and dot it down to about a quarter-inch. For streams and rivers, I typically use a wire-stem float and continuously mend the line downstream. For these purposes, I'll use a Thill Turbo Master 6.5". I really like that float, so it's too bad that Thill no longer makes it. I suppose I'll have to hit up Ebay again for one of the UK swift water sticks if I ever need a replacement.

[@handendaer]

aww so cute how u released the fish u did "surgery" on xD it made me smile

[@slashgillz9527]

Nice catching bro. There must be a healthy amount of fish in that area cuz that stretch of river seems pretty pressured. Always brightens my day to see you upload a new vid. Keep up the awesome job homie

[@RealisticFishing]

They stock it a few times over the winter. 👍

[@zygardiousyt9981]

I just personally love your trout videos and I hope you upload more!

[@RealisticFishing]

I am sure I will 👍

[@johnathanbusse4679]

Float rigs for trout work great when done right. First you want to use a light weight plastic float with a clear bottom, then you have to use much smaller splitshots 2 or 3 along the length of your leader then adjust your line so that you are just bouncing off the bottom. It must all look as real as possible and you will do great. Took some time but it is now one of my favorite trout techniques. Pink worms work great. Also do not bunch up your splitshots. Spread them along your leader. I have great luck with the BB size wingless green weights. A natural float is key.

[@RealisticFishing]

None of that is the problem with my rig. The bait can't bounce off the bottom when the water goes from 1 ft deep, to 3 ft, back to 2 ft and then 6 inches... Thanks anyway.

[@redeyestones3738]

There's sooooo many methods. Not sure why everyone buys into the lie that your presentation needs to look as natural as possible. I catch trout a lot. And on just about everything I throw. But. I'm curious to what fantastical creek or river you fish that has a consistent depth throughout, so you can get the length right so the bait "bounces along the bottom". Sounds to me like you're just repeating something you've watched in another "how-to" video. Derrrrrrrrrrrrrrp

[@redeyestones3738]

How'd this jackass comment get 11likes? Ppl are getting so unintelligent these days. It's pathetic

[@jpboy1399]

Nice work. Good adjustment, sometimes that is all it takes. Thanks for sharing your fishing adventures!

[@franklinhill3903]

nice video Alex I'm going to try this the weekend thks for the infor keep it 100 and keep it realistic

[@RealisticFishing]

Good luck out there Franklin 👍

[@logiprime]

Finally a channel that doesn’t catch fish after fish after fish this is a good channel

[@RealisticFishing]

Thats right. No fake sponsored highlight reel here 😎

[@logiprime]

Realistic Fishing I like this channel cause it’s honest fishing not catching so many fish it gets boring I respect your channel and I’m subbed

[@FishBerry90]

Awesome day of trout fishing! Especially after a slow start. 👍🎣

[@paulcass3180]

What a difference taking the float off can make!

[@haroldcale4767]

realistic as it gets. good fishing.

[@shawnmoniz6617]

Great comparison video. Lessons learned. Thank you!

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks for watching Shawn 👍

[@Angealies]

He's back at it again, Catching those rayman trouts.

[@RealisticFishing]

Rayman, like from Playstation?

[@kristinel6352]

It's a great day when you post a new video!!!

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks, I agree 😀

[@reallifeoutdoorsshannonbla1695]

I catch the biggest amount of my trout using a bobber either jigging a berkley power worm or trout magnet . sometimes i even use it to float powerbait over weed beds. But i mostly fish lakes and ponds. Love your videos keep up the good work .

[@JASONBECKFISHING]

Awesome video once again. Our stocking starts in April here in Jersey. I think that one little one looked very much like a Brook trout.

[@RealisticFishing]

It sort of did, I am not too sure about that one.

[@booneminshall2598]

@@RealisticFishing it was a wild rainbow.. Not native like a brookie would be, most likely stocked as a fingerling.. Absolutely a rainbow though. Cool video.. Tight lines.

[@RealisticFishing]

All of these fish will die once summer comes around. Then they will be stocked again next winter.

[@booneminshall2598]

@@RealisticFishing darn that sucks.. Our weather is different in West Virginia.. Our stockies can survive into the next year lots of times, and several streams only ever get fingerlings and are considered "wild trout" streams... I take it the heat of the southern summer kills em?

[@rbishop12399]

nice job pulling those trout out , I picked up some of those same style bobbers the other day

[@RealisticFishing]

I have done well with em on panfish, not so good in the fast stream

[@retiredoldsarge5938]

Most Trout we were catching in CA. where I use to live and they stocked during the winter, when we used a Texas Rig, we did use a lot of power bait, Mostly on a small hook and make a little ball of the Power Bait just covering the complete hook then kinda tight line fishing it like for Cat fish. We had more luck using Pumpkin, yellow garlic, yellow corn, and a light green color. Some would hit on the small baits like you used in a video a couple back with the mouse tails. Also we had a lot hitting on Little MINI MARSH MELLOWS..

[@RealisticFishing]

I might try marshmellows if I can find the little ones 👍

[@fishingwithvance]

Those eggs really work for me as well fished exactly the way you got them bouncing the bottom. Nice Rainbow there. Looks like a great spot too. Fish on!

[@downtowngutter3875]

I love your vids bro it gets me fired up to throw some lines in.. Good work

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks! And good luck out there 👍

[@ChanKe]

Same here! I don't have any luck with a bobber fishing for trout. I go with the Carolina rig or the water bobber which works but option one works best for me.

[@Lair69]

Awesome re-rig..then. . BAM!!!!! NICE

[@fetalalien1369]

This exact same float method works really well for channel cats when you're using nightcrawlers. It's great for getting past the snags. It works great for other fish too obviously. But I love using that method for channel cats in snaggy rivers.

[@RealisticFishing]

I am not sure if there are any cats in here. Maybe in the summer when the water is a little warmer 🤔

[@chriscosby1561]

I've caught quite a few bobber fishing the streams of Virginia with pieces of night crawler and a few with crappie jigs they like crickets too love the video brother

[@joshwestfall8750]

Bobber fishing in rivers with a lot of current u kinda of need a long rod to mend ur line so u don’t create bobber drag so with ur set up it’s probably best to let it drift on the bottom to create the most natural presentation good job ur getting good at that trout fishing

[@clifh3419]

Never had any luck on float in streams. When I go to ponds or lakes I do alright with em

[@RealisticFishing]

Thats what I was thinking. They just go so damn fast in the current

[@Kdog0990]

How far are you casting with the split shot and bait. Trout fishing I’ve only caught 10 in the last 2 years I always try lures and never seem to work power bait works best for me. I don’t get to go fishing all the time.

[@RealisticFishing]

maybe 25 ft

[@FishGum]

I hope Academy is giving you some sort of sponsorship as much as you spend money there!!! Another fun vid!!

[@dutch1800]

I see you're putting those boots to good use.

[@RealisticFishing]

They work great. Good for exploring 🤘

[@number1bulldoghater]

I have never been trout fishing. It certainly looks fun.

[@michaelmesser4555]

I always wanted to go trout fishing. I say use what works and clearly for you the bobber did not. Keep them videos coming.

[@RealisticFishing]

Time to keep experimenting with the bottom bouncer 👍

[@cwiggy34]

For the bobber, is it the difference between river fishing vs lake fishing?

[@thebookwaswaybetter2827]

“Nothin on that first cast” Wow this really IS Realistic Fishing!

[@barrycallier]

What is an ideal height to put my hook from my sinker on a trout rig?

[@RealisticFishing]

It depends on many things... how deep the water is, how fast its flowing, what bait you are using... etc. You will get a feel for it eventually. I like to start at 8-10 inches just to see what happens.

[@emeraldent]

you make it like you went "catching" not "fishing" good job! Highly inspirational!

[@MrAlohaAdventures]

awesome bro thanks for your videos enjoyed them all 🤙🏽

[@creativeexperience6388]

The algorithm made me watch this one time and now it wants me to always watch it

[@RealisticFishing]

One time is enough. But it is a popular video 👍

[@CL50135]

so fishing of the bottom is better for trout?

[@richgoyke9335]

Another great video Alex. I believe the one trout you caught and asked what kind it was may gave been a native brook trout. It looked very simular to the ones we have here in Pennsylvania in the mountain streams. Keep those great videos coming!

[@RealisticFishing]

That would be crazy since its stocked 🤔

[@nickt423]

8:03 is a juvenile rainbow trout

[@davidraichel3054]

What about using a water bobber, would the fish be able to see it?

[@stevenljn259]

Nice video man, they make a clear bobber that you can slide the center piece and fill with water for weight those work awesome for trout you should try those my friend

[@mikelowery3951]

I use the clear floats like you're talking about when I river fish.

[@FishingWithYakPak]

I had some of the most fun fishing for trout in Oklahoma last year. There was a guy that caught a 16lb rainbow like 30 minuets after they stocked it lol!

[@RealisticFishing]

They stocked a 16 lb trout? Crazy!

[@mikewest712]

@@RealisticFishing they stock big ones here to encourage folks. 5 pounders.

[@JasperLeroux]

Jeez, the ones they stock here don't get bigger than 4-5 lbs. I've only caught 1lbers though :/

[@FishingGrubbZ]

YakPak Outdoors that dude must have been stoked TJ

[@FishingWithYakPak]

Fishing GrubbZ dude I swear he was SCREAMING 💀🤣

[@timzajac]

Looks like a great day of trout fishing! Really great looking fish. Maryland is just starting pre-season stocking so I’m pretty excited to get out there and catch a few. I’ll leave the bobbers at home.

[@octaviofuentes7781]

good job i guess the bobber makes the difference are those stock trouts or wild

[@stevedimond267]

Quite a few fish. Good for you. A successful outing. 👍👍

[@RealisticFishing]

I had a great time. The bite was on for sure 👍

[@MrYourBoss]

found this older video. thank you for the enjoyment

[@GhostTownBluesBand1]

Would love to see what’s in that little “go box” tackle box you keep in your pocket. Love the videos!

[@LukeBarnes5150]

Any advice on fishing a pond stocked with hatchery trout?

[@RealisticFishing]

Not really, I havent really fished anything like that.

[@LukeBarnes5150]

@@RealisticFishing As far as I know that's about the only trout fishing available in Oklahoma so was curious.

[@hector4737]

Thanks for not giving up

[@koreywilliams4570]

I would carry a couple little ziplock baggies just in case stuff like that happens again that way you can keep the gulp liquid. They also seal better which might also help with the shelf life.

[@RealisticFishing]

I ended up keeping it when I put it in the new other jar. 👍

[@lucasxavier3564]

And miss the joy of stinking up the tackle box ... not realistic man

[@Bo-gi8zw]

Dude I subbed you are a real fisherman.

[@oregonuplands8687]

Ever tried to bobber dog with the float? Its were you raise the float up and bounce the sinker across the bottom, gets your bait down deep and it's a really popular method for steelhead.

[@RealisticFishing]

Never heard of it, I will have to google that one. 👍

[@bigguns126]

Dude I though t the same thing about bobbers scaring the fish! I haven't caught many on a bobber buy I do want to catch one using a drift float on a river. I love seeing that bobber go down in the water though

[@silaspitch9485]

Yeah, I mostly use a wire-stem Thill Turbo Master float dotted down with a few split shot. I'll mend the line as it travels downstream. Had pretty good luck with it so far.

[@bushinc.]

so in your opinion is it better without the float?

[@RealisticFishing]

in areas where the bait can bounce off the bottom, yes

[@outdoorenthusiasts3175]

I wonder if you would have hooked up if you had more leader from the float so the bait was just above the bottom? Never used a float when trout fishing, but if I can figure it out to minimize snags.... heck yeah!

[@misthebike]

Another great video. I went and caught some trout myself today out here in Arizona

[@RealisticFishing]

Nice!

[@gtsforlife9700]

oh thanks

[@JurassicChaser]

What set up on your line are you using and what size hook and weight on your line

[@henryunwin8121]

Hi Alex. Just wanted to tell you about taking my daughter fishing for stocked trout. We were not having any luck with a float so I switched to a poor mans drop shot. It was so exciting to start getting bites and hear my daughter ask me "Can we do that again?" Keep up the great videos.

[@Reborn_Hawk]

Have you ever tried using a "pegged" bullet style weight? I'm curious as to how they would work vs. split shots. Maybe even put a bead or something on the back side, to keep that wide flange from snagging if it got turned around in the water.

[@RealisticFishing]

I have used a pinch on bullet weight a few times in the last few trout vids. It does ok.

[@kydop6128]

I'm new to trout fishing in streams. Your setup is just a basic size 8 or so hook with split shot weights right?

[@RealisticFishing]

Thats it 👍

[@gusgus6558]

“Just one more” awesome mister

[@RealisticFishing]

Thats the fisherman's creed, one more!

[@JohnVangKB]

Do people use yellow colored eggs?

[@randallpinkfloyd7225]

Great outing! Boy, mixing those two gulp baits into one jar has my obsessive compulsive disorder working overtime! 🤪

[@RealisticFishing]

Good thing they are in the same solution 😅

[@frogmanpipes9561]

Any suggestions on how to successfully remove a guy hooked trout and how to avoid it?

[@Rogie-jm7vn]

Hi...l have a question...does salmon bite on power egg...or just trout only...?...thank you

[@michaelsearch6271]

Boots working out for you? Trout fishing with a bobber only worked for me once and I was targeting smallmouth in an Eddie and landed a huge brown trout on shiners.

[@RealisticFishing]

Nice! and yes, the boots are great 😀

[@pyrobob208]

In Aussie we use baits like mudeyes under running bubble floats, with the bait suspended by a tiny cork under the float.

[@codyhenson7834]

I am fishing in North Carolina and can see them In water but can't get them to bite what do you recommend

[@usiknme]

very important to adjust the depth of the line under the float so the bait can be in the strike zone. also a stick type float has less resistance so the trout don't feel it on the bite.

[@RealisticFishing]

How do you adjust for water that is 6 inches deep one second, then 3 ft deep the next? The strike zone changes in a fast flowing creek like this.