pond trout your favorite powerbait

[chain2]

I have a stocked 1 acre pond that is proving to be a tough bite. The fish rarely rise and never responded to the floating pellets. I was shocked and thought they where all dead but we have caught and released a few over summer Im not a bobber guy really but as we get closer to freeze up may have to try more baitfishing. Whats your fav powerbait flavor and technic to serve it up. Anyone make their own? my pond is loaded with freshwater shrimp so that may be a good start on a recipe. cheers chain

[Smoky buck]

Use cocktail shrimp

[gube]

Try some spinners or small spoons. I have brooks, browns and rainbows in my pond and they all will take on the flash.

[KGB]

Pink power bait and a white marshmallow. Deadly. About 3-4 feet off the bottom.

[schleprock]

Small five of diamonds and rainbow trout coloured Len Thompson spoons do very well for me. Had a friend tell me that he throws coloured mini marshmallows into the pond and once the fish get used to eating them, he installs a hook into one and has had good luck with that method. I have had six trout ponds over the last ten years but am down to three now and have found that some fish only eat natural food while others prefer the pellets. Freshwater shrimp seem to be their favourite feed though. Varying the lure speed and depth can really make a difference. I keep on telling myself that I should buy a fly rod and try that but haven’t got around to it yet. Maggots, pieces of store bought shrimp and small minnows work very well in the winter months too.

[fishgod]

Originally Posted by schleprock

Small five of diamonds and rainbow trout coloured Len Thompson spoons do very well for me. Had a friend tell me that he throws coloured mini marshmallows into the pond and once the fish get used to eating them, he installs a hook into one and has had good luck with that method. I have had six trout ponds over the last ten years but am down to three now and have found that some fish only eat natural food while others prefer the pellets. Freshwater shrimp seem to be their favourite feed though. Varying the lure speed and depth can really make a difference. I keep on telling myself that I should buy a fly rod and try that but haven’t got around to it yet. Maggots, pieces of store bought shrimp and small minnows work very well in the winter months too.

Might wanna let your friend know that throwing the marshmallows in so they get used to it is considered chumming and illegal in Alberta. No harm done, but you don't want a ticket