Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing: Top 5 Lures and Baits for Community Lakes

1. Super Dupers (Gold)

Consistent producer in 2008 especially the first w more...0 points

Consistent producer in 2008 especially the first week of stocking. Worked best when the Trout were active on the surface.

Note: In 2007 Super Dupers in Copper were the key.0 points

2. Wooly Buggers (Olive)

In 2008, Oliver Wooly Buggers in Size 12-14 were t more...0 points

In 2008, Oliver Wooly Buggers in Size 12-14 were the key.

Note: Last season, the fishing fly of choice was the Gold Ribbed Hares Ear Nymph.0 points

3. Nymphs (Size 14)

A consistent producer on the Brazos (Hwy16).0 points

4. Rooster Tails (White)

Another producer in 2008. Again, the first week o more...0 points

Another producer in 2008. Again, the first week of stocking remained a key factor when using lures.

Note: Rooster Tails in Yellow were reported successful in some areas.0 points

5. Panther Martin Spinners (Yellow/Black)

A producer on the Guadalupe in 2008. Go with yello more...0 points

A producer on the Guadalupe in 2008. Go with yellow dots on a black background.0 points

1. Trout Powerbait (Orange)

Another consistent producer over the years. Somed more...1 point

Another consistent producer over the years. Somedays its orange, others days its chartreuse. Regardless, keep a jar of both and be prepared to switch baits accordingly.1 point

2. Trout Powerbait (Chartreuse)

Ditto for chartruese as was noted for Trout Powerb more...0 points

Ditto for chartruese as was noted for Trout Powerbait in orange. Bottomline: Keep a jar of both ready.

For 2008, Orange seemed to be the go to color when it came to Powerbaits.0 points

3. Corn

Canned whole kernel corn consistently produced lim more...0 points

Canned whole kernel corn consistently produced limits in 2008. First two weeks after stocking were critical with the bait outfishing lures in the second and third week on.0 points

4. Bread

Plain old, "whatever is on sale", white more...0 points

Plain old, "whatever is on sale", white bread seemed to produce when Corn and Powerbait did not make the cut.0 points

5. Velveeta Cheese

Another grocery store bait that took its share of more...0 points

Another grocery store bait that took its share of limits especially with a little garlic mized in for flavor.0 points