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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Trout Trap XL best for?

The Trout Trap XL is a compact tube jig built to trigger aggressive strikes from trout and panfish. Its small profile and pulsing action fish well when trout want a subtle, realistic target. Cast it, drift it, or jig it to reach fish holding in the strike zone.

What is the Trout Trap XL made of?

The Trout Trap XL uses a lead-embedded design paired with ultra-soft TPE material. That combination sinks the jig quickly into the strike zone and delivers a realistic pulsing action that keeps working even at rest. The soft body gives fish a lifelike feel so they hold on longer.

How do you fish the Trout Trap XL?

You can cast, drift, or jig the Trout Trap XL. It sinks quickly into the strike zone and stays there, so let it drop to the fish then work it with small lifts and pauses. The pulsing tube action does much of the work on the fall.

What colors and pack sizes does the Trout Trap XL come in?

The Trout Trap XL comes in four proven colors, each in a 2 pack: Chartreuse Glow, Pearl White, Blue Shad, and Root Beer. A Mixed Pack option gives you all four colors in a 4 pack, which is an easy way to test patterns and find the day's producer.

What rod pairs well with the Trout Trap XL?

Fish this small tube jig on Max's Mini Rod, an ultra-light spinning rod. The light action lets you cast a compact jig, feel it sink, and detect the soft taps of a trout or panfish. It also protects light line during close-quarters fights near the boat or bank.