Many anglers fish for trout. This technique involves the flowing water of a river or stream, rather that a lake. Many anglers, including myself, fish for trout while wading in the current of their favorite river or stream, and that's exactly where this technique is most effective. The technique was born in the great state of Pennsylvania more than 25 years ago and has since been used on rivers and streams throughout the entire United States, with the exact same result. That result is and always has been trout, lots of trout.

The first aspect of the technique is to use light fishing gear and line. I have always used ultra light fishing gear for the technique and it's what I suggest. In normal water levels a 5 to 5 Â1/2 foot ultra light rod works great. I've always spooled my reels with 4 lb test monofilament for the technique. 6 lb. test is tolerable, but anything heavier than 6 lb. test is overkill and will affect the technique.

Secondly you need 4 things. Small barrel swivels, split shot sinkers, gang hooks, and live worms. The first two items can be found in any tackle shop or superstore, gang hooks will have to be made by hand or purchased from JRWfishing, the choice is yours. As far as the live worms go, you should have an idea about them. My only suggestion is to have an efficient way to carry your worms, like a bait bag. Again, a bait bag can be made by hand or purchased from JRWfishing, it's up to you.