Anyone who spends time spin fishing for trout probably knows how effective artificial flies can also be. The problem with flies is that they are entirely too light to fish effectively with spin fishing gear (thus the reason that fly fishing gear is employed when fishing artificial flies). A great trout fishing tip is to use a casting bubble to "fly fish" when using traditional spin fishing gear.
For those of you who don't know what a casting bubble is it is simply a small plastic sphere (much like a bobber) that slips onto your line and adds weight to the line so that an artificial fly can be cast effectively. Casting bubbles are normally clear so that they are less visible to the trout. The casting bubble is added to your fishing line at least twenty four inches above the fly and adds enough weight for casting said fly with traditional spin fishing gear and line.
Both wet and dry flies can be used when using a casting bubble. This is an excellent trout fishing tip, especially when fishing in water that doesn't have a ton of current such as lakes and large pools on rivers. For added casting distance the bubble itself can be filled (or partially filled) with water. This added weight will give you added casting distance.
The best option is normally to cast your bubble out, allow all the ripples to dissipate, and slowly reel in the casting bubble with your fly in tow. This is an excellent trout fishing tip for any spin fisherman who doesn't want to get into the dog and pony show known as 'fly fishing'. The bottom line is that casting bubbles enable traditional spin fishermen to use flies while fishing for trout.
The type of fly that is employed below the bubble is entirely up to personal preference. As a matter of fact fishing with a casting bubble and traditional spin fishing gear is an excellent way to learn more about the feeding behavior of trout. Many fly fishermen understand the trout's feeding behavior very well because they are constantly trying to match the insects that the trout are eating with the flies that they use. With the help of a trout fishing bubble, traditional spin fishermen can begin to do the same thing.
This simple trout fishing tip should be added to any trout serious trout fisherman's repertoire. Have a casting bubble and a few flies in your fishing vest as an option on your next trout fishing excursion if you want to catch more trout.
Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than 25 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his five year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country.
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