Trout hard bait

The right size of swimming fish for trout fishing

Trout are fish that generally feed on small prey:

• minnows (and other small fish)
• insects
• larvae
• crayfish

That's why there's a wide variety of lures to suit every situation. When fishing for trout, swimbaits of various sizes are used. Depending on the biotope in which the trout feeds, there are different sizes of fish. You can fish for trout with swimming fish from 4 to 10cm. Note that big fishing does not necessarily mean big fish. A good-sized hard bait can trigger aggressive attacks.

The different swimming depths of trout swimming fish

Sinking, Fast Sinking, Suspending, Floating are all swimming actions that can be found in swimming fish. All have their uses. In rivers and lakes, you need the right lures for the best results.

In rivers with a current, choose sinking or fast sinking swimbaits so that they reach the right layer of water quickly. Your hard bait will then swim more efficiently and faster.

In lakes or rivers with slow currents, a suspending or floating lure may be more effective because it is more natural. When you pause, this type of hard bait tends to remain static for longer. It is often at this precise moment that trout attack.

Our complete trout lure catalogue:

• Soft bait
• Spinner
• Spinnerbait