How Do You Rig a Fishing Pole for Lake Trout?

If you want to catch lake trout, it’s important to know how to rig a fishing pole for the best results. Knowing how to properly rig a fishing pole is an essential part of successful fishing for any species of fish. It’s important that you know what kind of bait, lures and tackle will work best for your specific situation.

When rigging your fishing pole for lake trout, start by selecting the correct line weight and action. You’ll want to use a medium-heavy or heavy-action rod and line that is at least 10 lb test.

You’ll also need to select the right size hook for the bait or lure that you are using. For lake trout, use a size 4 or 6 hook.

When it comes to bait and lures, there are many options available. Popular baits include nightcrawlers, leeches and minnows.

For lures, spoons and spinners are great choices. Some anglers also like to use jigs with plastics or live bait such as waxworms or maggots.

Setting Up Your Rig

Once you have chosen your tackle and bait/lure, it’s time to set up your rig. Start by tying a barrel swivel onto one end of your line using an improved clinch knot. Then tie on a 3-way swivel onto the other end of the line using an improved clinch knot as well.

Next, attach one leader line (6-12 inches in length) onto one eye of the 3-way swivel using an improved clinch knot. Make sure this leader is about 2 feet longer than the depth of water that you will be fishing in.

Then attach another leader line (6-12 inches in length) onto the other eye of the 3-way swivel with an improved clinch knot as well.

This leader should be about twice as long as the first one.

Finally, attach your hook onto the end of each leader with an improved clinch knot. Now you are ready to add your bait or lure and start fishing!

Conclusion:
By following these steps you can easily rig a fishing pole for lake trout! With the right tackle and bait/lure selection combined with proper rigging techniques, you can increase your chances of catching trophy lake trout!

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Daniel Bennet