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How to Fish Folsom Lake for Trout and Kings
Folsom Lake fishing for trout and kings: speed troll spoons in the top 25 to 70 feet, work the peninsula and dam, and slow down on structure for salmon.
Learn moreSpring Trout Trolling Guide
Spring trout fishing tips on trolling shallow warming water with soft plastics, spoons, and flies.
Learn moreMust-Know Trout Trolling Rigs & Setups
The best trout trolling rigs, covering spoon, fly, and worm setups with action discs and attractors from Catch America guide Cal Kellogg.
Learn moreTrout Trolling for Beginners: Start Here
Trout trolling for beginners: fish with a plan, dial in three speed ranges, run your lure above the fish, and stay on the school.
Learn moreRapalas vs Trolling Flies: Which Catches More Trout?
Rapala vs trolling fly for trout: why a trolling fly out fishes a minnow plug for trophy trout, and how to rig and troll it at any speed.
Learn moreFall Trout Trolling Guide
Fall trout fishing tips on spoons, flies, and threaded worms for aggressive, feeding trout.
Learn moreBest Time of Day to Catch Trout
The best time of day to catch trout is usually the 10 AM to 3 PM window, especially in cold water when the food chain fires.
Learn moreBest Trout Trolling Rod & Reel Setup
The best rod and reel for trout trolling, covering fiberglass rods, line counter reels, and a hybrid leadcore setup from Catch America guide Cal Kellogg.
Learn moreHow to Use PowerBait for Trout
How to use PowerBait for trout, covering hooking the dough, rigging, leader length, location, and hookset from Catch America guide Cal Kellogg.
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