The bottom line is that if these common mistakes that many trout fishermen make are avoided, you will be a much more successful and productive fisherman.

* Not Being Mindful – Not being mindful of things like any unnatural scents that may be on your hands or the time of the month that you are fishing in is one of the biggest mistakes that people make when trout fishing. For example trout fishing will be much more productive during the full moon phase than it will during the waxing crescent. Always be mindful of simple aspects such as your hands and the phase of the moon when you are fishing for trout.

* Not Using Artificial Flies – Many anglers make the mistake of being “married” to a particular fishing tactic. Obviously if you are a fly fisherman you use artificial flies, but many times spin fishermen think that they can’t use artificial flies as bait. Artificial flies can be used as bait when trout fishing by spin fishermen by employing a simple piece of fishing tackle called a casting (or fly fishing) bubble. A casting bubble adds weight to your line so that artificial flies can be cast and retrieved effectively while using traditional spin fishing gear. The bottom line is that it is a major mistake to not use artificial flies when fishing for trout as insects comprise a healthy part of a trout’s diet.

* Not Using The Proper Diameter Fishing Line – This is probably the most common mistake that people fishing for trout make, especially those who are new to trout fishing. I suggest and use four pound test mono filament, a size fishing line that has always performed beautifully for me. Using a diameter fishing line that is too heavy is a common mistake that many trout fishermen make.