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For trout stick with the 1 inch or 1.5 inch sizes. It comes in a variety of sizes and colors. But this simple bend plastic produces a fish killing wiggle. The Apex lure is a simple piece of bend plastic from Hot Spot. Split shot can be added about 4 feet above the lure, to get the lure deeper.Slowly drive the boat around fish holding areas, usually 1.0-1.5MPH.Allow the fish to completely take the lure, before grabbing the rod.Slowly move the boat downstream, at about half the speed of the current.Let out about 40 feet of line with the Hot Shot at the end.Position the boat about 40 to 50 feet upstream of where you want to fish.Strikes will usually be arm jerking hits.Once the lure is directly downstream, finish the retrieve and try again.As the lure drifts downstream and starts to swing across the river, slow down the retrieve.

Reel in just fast enough to “feel the beat” of the lure wiggling.

Cast straight out across the river – ideally above a pool or other fish holding area.

Avoid attaching bait to the hook, as it will reduce that fish catching wiggle.įrom the bank of rivers Hot Shots are best fished by: If you desire a scent trail, then add a scent to the body of the lure. The fast wiggle, combined with some diving action, make fish just want to bite it. Since steelhead are simply an ocean going rainbow trout it isn’t surprising that Hot Shots work well for freshwater trout.

In the Pacific Northwest it is well known as a steelhead lure, where the art of “Hot Shotting” has inspired fishing rods designed specifically for this technique.

My guide on understanding stillwater trout will help you figure out where and what depth you should fish. Of course even the best lures aren’t going to product fish if you are fishing the wrong places. These lures can be used from boat or shore, and will catch fish year round. This article covers the best 10 lures I’ve used when fishing for trout. How do you know which ones will catch fish, not just fishermen? If you walk into a tackle shop you will be bombarded with what looks like a billion different lures in many different colors.