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This might seem simple enough, catching trout with live worms that is, but there are some simple things that the average angler can do to make trout fishing much more successful. And if you're new to trout fishing, this article will get you headed in the right direction. More than twenty years ago, I had the pleasure of learning these simple trout fishing tips from a person I consider to be a trout fishing master, and now (through this article) you get that same chance.

Steven Wright once said of all of us anglers, "there's a fine line between fishing and standing on the shore looking like an idiot." I'm not sure if I could agree more, and know there are times that I've been left standing on the shore, 'looking like an idiot'. With the tips and techniques in this article, you will be able to avoid the same outcome. Now, let's get down to the business of how to catch a trout with live worms, what do you say?

The first thing to keep in mind is that when we use live worms as bait, they need to look as natural as possible. What do I mean by this? Simple. In other words, the live worm that you're using as bait needs to look as much like it normally would as is possible. The normal way in which anglers fish live worms is to attempt to "thread" said worm onto a single hook. That or they hook said worm over and over again, leaving a chunk of it hanging off the hook in an attempt to make it look more natural. The problem is that the worm ends up looking like some sort of "worm ball", rather than a natural worm. This problem is easily solved with the use of gang hooks.

What are gang hooks? Gang hooks are simply a pair of small hook tied in tandem, thus enabling live worms to be presented in an outstretched and natural manner. If you want to catch trout with live worms, a set of pre-tied gang hooks should be employed, it's as simple as that. Allow a live worm, rigged on a set of gang hooks to be drifted naturally through the current of a river or stream, and the results can be deadly (for the trout that is).

Another great tip is to make sure that you're fishing when the trout are the most active. You might be wondering how in the world you're supposed to know when the trout are the most active? This is fairly simple as well. Simply pay attention to the weather and moon. You see, the weather and moon have an incredible impact on the feeding behavior of trout. Simply fishing when the moon is in certain phases means that you'll get more bites. What could be more simple than this?

The bottom line is that these two tips, fishing at the proper times, and rigging your live worms on pre-tied gang hooks will result in you catching trout with live worms. The only equipment that you need for this type of fishing (other than your rod and reel of course) are some split shot sinkers for weight, pre tied gang hooks, and small barrel swivels (size 10 or 12). Oh, and your live worms, don't forget the bait!

Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than 20 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his three year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country...Montana!

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