TROUT MAGNET Trout Fishing Techniques & 10 Tips

Trout fishing with the trout magnet is not only a very effective bait, but versatile to fish on all kinds of bodies of water, conditions and all times of the year. The trout magnet is a grub like bait trout absolutely go crazy for and bite over and over. In today's latest trout fishing tips video, I go through the 3 techniques and setups to fish the trout magnet as well as 10 trout fishing tips with the trout magnet. Now get out there and get some trout magnet trout fishing in!!!
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[@TxHornyToad]

I’m an inshore saltwater fisherman from Texas that uses ultralight gear. I have tried bass/crappie fishing with only marginal success. Using a rooster tail caught the most fish. I bought some trout magnets to try since I’ve got a Montana fishing trip planned and don’t know how to use a fly rod. (I’m trying to learn.). First time out I caught 13 small bass and 2 bluegill in an hour using a red and chartreuse trout magnet. I just bounced it off the bottom near the vegetation. I have an ultralight, six foot Temple Fork Trout and Panfish rod, 500 series Shimano Sahara reel with 5# braid and 8# mono leader. Great setup.

[@JaymeDeeRAV]

I finally caught a fish, a bass, not a trout on a magnet and THEN I see this video! Gonna try a few of what you said today!

[@WillyFish]

Right on, go get 'em with the trout magnet!

[@davidpearce3616]

I used the TM in that exact same spot and had a limit in 20 minutes. Great spot.

[@shawneldridge4465]

I never had luck while using the trout magnet with the bobber, I use the trout magnets without the bobbers. I cast them out and slightly bounce or jig off the bottom, and I do catch them way better. I always said you have to try what works best for you in any situations. Great information right here, you always do give us some great information and tips. Tight lines.

[@No-tj5nr]

I too prefer to fish em no bobber, small little 1-3 inch twitches of the rod tip with a slow reel just enough to keep it off the bottom has caught me all of my trout magnet fish.

[@shawneldridge4465]

@@No-tj5nr 👍👍

[@WillyFish]

Twitching with no bobber! That sounds like a good challenge to me!

[@aydenlenzi800]

I need a good trout reel suggestion I bought like 3 and there all to big to cast these far I’m starting to get mad lol

[@LIGHTOFTHEWORLD777]

I've been doing this since I was born. 😅

[@alan_whoneedstiedye]

We'll give your rips a try.

[@jesusgaona5189]

I like the versatility of them but have yet to catch a trout with them although I have caught blue gill and bass im in socal where all the urban lakes are extremely pressured

[@WillyFish]

The trout love them, just keep fishing them!

[@rickbursell7204]

Rigging the trout magnet bobber as a slip bobber rig is another low profile trick as well especially in shallow clear streams

[@WillyFish]

Yes it is Rick! Big bobbers for fast, big water, the Trout magnet bobber for slow, stealthy water for sure! Tight lines

[@JohnGreyman]

Movement and scent is key. Great video. Like Eminem said, loose your self in the moment but if you dont have these in your tool box, you might just loose your mind when everyone else is hooking up but your "knot". Thanks for posting.

[@WillyFish]

I've lost my mind a few times when I left these at home John. Tight lines!

[@JohnGreyman]

@@WillyFish Thank you, you too and keepem hooked.

[@teaganhutchison1062]

Never caught a trout on one yet but I’ve caught a 2lb bass and a lot of bluegill

[@kyleeastham3876]

I use the same rod but the baitcaster version

[@theSinisterBend]

I've been crushing trout this season with these lures. I have the most success when I work them like a jig with no bobber. I don't use any scents, just the lure and 6lb test moss green mono.

[@WillyFish]

Right on! 6lb mono is perfect too!

[@oogieboogie551]

I needed this😂 I’ve been trying to use the trout magnet since the start of the season and haven’t caught a single fish on it😂

[@No-tj5nr]

Are you fishing it suspended or?

[@oogieboogie551]

@@No-tj5nr yeah I fish it behind the trout magnet float I’m small creeks and behind a weighing float in lakes and ponds

[@No-tj5nr]

@@oogieboogie551 if you can get away with it try it without a bobber just straight line to jighead twitch along the bottom slightly takes practice to work effectively but I catch loads more fish that way.

[@WillyFish]

I hope the tips in the video help you land that first trout Oogieboogie!

[@ryanwilson8047]

​@@No-tj5nrIf fishin on lake or pond. Do add a split shot jig. Or will it reach bottom on its own?

[@fishingfanatic1100]

Excellent video, I really dig your content! 🤟

[@WillyFish]

Thank you, appreciate the support!

[@buffalobill9048]

With technique number 2...using the swivel...how long is your leader? - Thxs

[@kyleeastham3876]

Do you think they would work for salmon if I used a bigger jig head

[@WillyFish]

Sure, you never know unless you try!

[@yakfishin4912]

Never caught anything on these. Our trout ignore them.

[@Nhfisherman]

The first like two years of my trying trout magnet I didn’t catch any trout but the 3rd year until now I always catch trout on them I mainly use them when I’m going for rainbows in the winter and early spring time and either use the pink or white one

[@mikecase9365]

Lol

[@HumboldtDitchSkater]

That's why it's called fishing not catching 😂 all depends on color you choose and how you present it in the water column for the conditions

[@addrock123]

I crush blue gill on these. No bobber, just keep it moving

[@MudMonsterRacing4]

I try trout magnets every year and never catch anything with them. Very frustrating bait 😄

[@mh43]

That's wild. It's the only thing I have succeeded with (I suck). I catch small mouth, Rick bass, crappie, all sorts of sunfish and big pike once. No trout tho lol

[@DirectoutdoorsTV]

You must be fishing it wrong bro. I catch everything on that thing

[@MudMonsterRacing4]

@DirectoutdoorsTV maybe lack of patience i guess or maybe im fishing it wrong. I can watch videos on them and mimic their styles and still have no luck. Niti ones work great here though so I'll stick with them.

[@poimendave9536]

I’m wondering how you know not to leave a Sharpie in your tackle box when in hit/warm weather?

[@WillyFish]

I usually leave one in the box, but usually take it out so it doesn't explode when it's super hot.

[@freeeagle50]

Movement is key. Take for instance, that dead trout in this video to the left. No movement..

[@Rivgaming1234]

I'm confused how your supposed to use it with a bober? Do you just cast it out?

[@WillyFish]

the bobber is fixed above the hook and worm. Just hook up the jig and worm with the bobber above, adjust the bobber for depth and start casting

[@Mattalaska]

These things slay trout at the lake when they're chilling in a spot

[@WillyFish]

Yes they do Matthew! Tight lines

[@adamstreetboyzz]

I bought the panfish ones and nothing. Not even a nibble. And matter how light the slip bobber it just dosent act right with 1/64oz jig head

[@user-hn4vi3kp5m]

For the stocked trout dont use those hooks they are too big use 1/200 jig suze 14

[@ladybree909]

Tip #11 Use plenty of sunscreen. 😘

[@WillyFish]

I'll add that one to the list!!

[@davidsnyder2423]

What is with using braided line ? Are you not confident enough to set the hook and not snap your line ? I use trout magnets 4 pound test line ( not braided ) no swivel a bb size split shot along with the trout magnet bobber . My vintage 4ft one piece fenwick ultra lite spinning rod and a vintage shimano ultra lite spinning reel that holds 160 yrds of 2 pound , 120 yrds of 4 pound , 80 yrds of 6 pound light . Unless you’re trying to catch trout 10 pounds and in high fast water . Theres no need for braided line . Heres a challenge for you . Use a 4 ft ultra lite and reel with 2 pound line , no swivel only use the trout magnet bobber jig and color of your choice trout magnet bait . Then I’m sure you’ll impress guys like me that are confident enough to set a hook not snapping the line and working the fish in to land it instead of horsing the fish in . I’m doubting I’ll see a video of you doing this challenge or you’ll cheat somehow in doing so . Best of luck

[@adam_mawz_maas]

Braid is less brittle than fluoro so it takes day to day handling better. By using braid with flouro leader, you end up throwing away less line from abrasion because you are just swapping out leaders when they get damaged. Plus braid is a fair bit cheaper than Flouro. The Braid/Flouro combo also sinks better than Mono and is less visible at the lure than mono. Braid also tends to cast really nicely. You do run heavier line in terms of pound test on the braid, but the primary reason for that is just to match line diameters between the main line and leader. You can't just haul in with braid, since you're typically running a 2-4lb leader for trout magnets. We're not talking 15lb leader on 30lb braid like a Bass topwater setup.

[@RUreddynow]

All that talk and you failed to tell what pound of fluorcarbon line that you had on the set-up

[@WillyFish]

I use 6lb mono or floro. 10lb braid for mainline

[@jakecolberg1584]

@RUreddynow he clearly stated at about the 1 minute point what type of line he used…

[@RUreddynow]

@@jakecolberg1584 my bad keep up the good work

[@davidsnyder2423]

What is with the 10 pound braided line ? That tells me that you must not be confident enough to use traditional fishing line , a micro size reel and ultra lite 4-4 1/2 ft one piece pole . Ive been doing it for 45 yrs and have caught 5,6,7 pound wild brown trout . Come on now .

[@2smokeeeey]

Get with the times man braid is superior in every way other than price 😤 thinner diameter better for feeling bites and structures

[@davidson2004fatboy]

FOUND THE MAGNET JUST FLOATS ON THE SURFACE, NO SINKING AT ALL

[@Paleotech1]

Then use the tiny jig head that it is designed for. Jeez……