Tips & Tricks to Catch MORE TROUT This WINTER || Unbelievable fishing action!

Summary

In this episode of NRV Outdoors, the host shares winter trout fishing techniques at a favorite creek. Starting with a mini spinner, they find success and switch to Trout Magnets by Leland Lures, catching several rainbow trout. They also discuss the importance of live bait during winter and demonstrate effective jigging techniques. The video highlights the host's excitement as they land multiple fish, emphasizing the active nature of trout in cold weather.

Takeaways

• 🎣 The video is focused on winter trout fishing techniques at a favorite creek.
• 🌡 Despite the cold temperatures, the water is clear and trout are active.
• 🔝 They start with a Big Fish Lures mini spinner for initial fishing.
• 🎈 After finding fish, they switch to Trout Magnets by Leland Lures.
• 🐛 Live bait like wax worms and night crawlers are effective in winter.
• 🎈 Trout Magnets are rigged with a simple fisherman's knot due to cold hands.
• 🌬 High winds can be challenging but are common during winter fishing.
• 🎣 Jigging is a preferred technique for winter trout fishing.
• 🎨 The NRV Creek Bug, especially in pink, is a successful bait towards the end.
• 📈 They experiment with different lures and presentations to find what works best.
• 🎁 The host offers a giveaway of the successful pink Creek Bugs and mini spinners.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the video?

The main focus of the video is to demonstrate techniques for catching trout during the winter months.

Where is the fishing taking place?

The fishing is taking place at one of the host's favorite creeks, which is described as having a big wide slow stretch and clear water.

What type of fishing equipment is being used at the beginning of the video?

At the beginning of the video, an Okuma Strata rod with six-pound fluorocarbon line and a Big Fish Lures mini spinner are being used.

Who makes the mini spinner used in the video?

The mini spinner is made by Roger Bigg's, a friend of the host.

What is the weather like during the fishing trip?

The weather is cold, with temperatures around 35 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the first bait switched to after using the mini spinner?

After using the mini spinner, the host switches to a Trout Magnet made by Leland Lures.

What is special about the Trout Magnets?

The Trout Magnets are small jigs that have historically produced large fish for the host, despite their size.

What other type of bait is mentioned for effective winter fishing?

Live bait such as wax worms, mill worms, and night crawlers are mentioned as effective for winter fishing.

How does the host recommend fishing in windy conditions?

In windy conditions, the host recommends standing upstream of the fish to avoid spooking them and manipulating baits to work with the wind.

What is the host's final bait choice and why?

The host's final bait choice is the NRV Bait's Natural Creek Bug, specifically in pink, because it offers a more visible and effective presentation for sight fishing in the clear water.

What technique does the host use to improve hook removal for catch and release?

The host pinches down the barb of the hook to make it easier to remove from the fish, which is beneficial for catch and release practices.

How does the host conclude the video?

The host concludes the video by offering a giveaway for pink Creek Bugs and mini spinners, encouraging viewers to subscribe and comment for a chance to win.

Outlines

00:00

🎣 Winter Trout Fishing Techniques

The host welcomes viewers to a fishing episode at a favorite creek, focusing on catching trout during winter. They start with a big fish lures mini spinner on a six-pound fluorocarbon line with an Okuma Strata rod. After catching a few fish, they switch to Trout Magnets from Leland Lures, discussing the effectiveness of different knots and the cold weather's impact. The host emphasizes the importance of finding where fish are held up in the creek and adapting techniques for winter conditions.

05:01

🌬️ Fishing in Winter Winds

The host discusses the use of live bait such as wax worms and night crawlers during winter, highlighting their effectiveness. They also share a personal preference for jigging as a technique, especially when waterways are clearer in winter. The video captures the challenge of fishing in high winds, which can make jigging difficult but also presents opportunities. The host catches several trout using a trout magnet and emphasizes the need to stand upstream to avoid spooking fish.

10:01

🌈 Catching Active Winter Trout

Despite the cold, the host finds the trout to be very active and ready to feed. They catch several fish using a creek bug lure, noting the fish's energetic reactions. The host shares a tip about using a heavier jig head for better visibility and control in windy conditions. They also discuss the importance of catch and release practices, demonstrating how to remove hooks from fish more easily.

15:03

🎉 Success with Pink Creek Bug Lure

The host experiments with different lures and finds the pink creek bug to be particularly effective, leading to multiple catches in a row. They express excitement about the success and the continuous action of fishing one fish after another. The summary captures the host's enthusiasm and the effectiveness of the chosen technique, as well as the decision to end the fishing session after a successful day.

20:03

🎁 Giveaway and Safety Reminder

In the final paragraph, the host announces a giveaway for viewers, offering a chance to win pink creek bugs and mini spinners by Big Fish Lures. They encourage viewers to comment and subscribe to be eligible for the giveaway. The host also reminds viewers to enjoy fishing, have fun, and most importantly, be safe while fishing.

Keywords

💡nrv outdoors

NRV Outdoors appears to be the name of the YouTube channel or show that the transcript is from. It likely focuses on outdoor activities, specifically fishing as indicated by the script. The channel name is used to brand the content and create a community around the host's adventures, with this particular episode focusing on winter trout fishing.

💡trout fishing

Trout fishing is the central theme of the video, referring to the sport of catching trout, a type of fish. The script details various techniques and equipment used for fishing trout during winter months, emphasizing the importance of adapting to the season's conditions for successful fishing.

💡winter months

Winter months are highlighted as the time frame for the fishing activities. The video discusses specific strategies for fishing during this season, such as using certain lures and baits that are effective in colder water temperatures, as indicated by the line 'to catch trout during the winter months'.

💡Okuma Strata

The Okuma Strata is a type of fishing rod mentioned in the script, used by the host for fishing. It's an example of the specialized equipment discussed in the video, which is tailored to the conditions of winter fishing, such as the use of a six-pound fluorocarbon line.

💡fluorocarbon line

Fluorocarbon line is a type of fishing line material that is being used. It is likely chosen for its strength and invisibility in water, which can be advantageous when fishing in clear winter waters, as referenced in the script where the water is described as 'super clear'.

💡Big Fish Lures Mini Spinner

Big Fish Lures Mini Spinner is a specific type of fishing lure used by the host. It is a reaction-style bait designed to imitate small baitfish and is used early in the video to attract trout. The script mentions it as an effective tool for finding fish in winter.

💡Trout Magnets

Trout Magnets are a type of bait mentioned in the script, used after the initial spinner to catch trout. They are described as a favorite of the host and are used to simulate small baitfish or insects, which are presumably more effective once the fish have been located.

💡live bait

Live bait refers to using real insects or worms as fishing bait, which is suggested as a particularly effective technique in winter. The script mentions wax worms, mill worms, and night crawlers as examples, highlighting their appeal to trout in colder months.

💡jigging

Jigging is a fishing technique where a lure or bait is moved up and down quickly to stimulate a fish's interest. The script describes it as one of the host's favorite winter techniques, likely because the movement can mimic struggling baitfish and attract predatory trout.

💡NRV baits

NRV baits are fishing lures created by the host of the channel. They are used later in the video after establishing a pattern with other lures. The script mentions a 'Natural Creek Bug' as a successful NRV bait, indicating it's a type of soft plastic bait designed to mimic aquatic insects.

💡catch and release

Catch and release is a fishing practice where fish are caught and then returned to the water. The script encourages this practice and mentions pinching down the barb of the hook to facilitate removal and reduce harm to the fish, promoting sustainable fishing.

Highlights

Introduction to winter trout fishing at a favorite creek

Using a big fish lures mini spinner for initial fishing

Switching to trout magnets for a more effective bait

Fishing success with the black and green trout magnet

Adapting to high winds by using a float for the trout magnet

Transitioning to live bait for increased effectiveness in winter

Jigging as a preferred winter technique for trout fishing

Managing high winds by standing upstream of the fish

Using a creek bug for sight fishing in winter

Upgrading to a heavier jig head for better control in windy conditions

Success with the pink creek bug and heavier jig head

Fishing strategy of starting with reaction baits and transitioning to soft presentations

The importance of finding the right pattern and technique for the day's conditions

Practicing catch and release to ensure fish health

Gearing down for the last fish of the day with the creek bug

Giving away pink creek bugs and mini spinners to subscribers

Emphasizing safety and enjoyment in fishing

Transcripts

what's up guys and girls and welcome to

another episode here on nrv outdoors

today we're back at one of my favorite

little creeks to do a little bit of

fishing but in today's video guys we're

going to go in depth on the things i

like to do to catch trout during the

winter months as you guys can see we've

got a big wide slow stretch here super

clear as most waterways are during those

winter months and super duper cold we're

going to get in here guys we want to

fish around we've got our okuma strata

six with that six pound fluorocarbon

line we're gonna be starting off our day

with a big fish lures mini spinner right

there made by my buddy roger biggs i'll

leave his link down in the description

if you guys check that out but we're

going to use that spinner to fish this

old place nice and slow and we're going

to figure out where in this creek these

fish are held up at and once we've

successfully done that they're going to

switch through some baits talk about all

the techniques that i like to use when

it's cold outside during those winter

months so that you can keep out there

and catch those trout all winter long so

it's not wasting time boys and girls

let's get in here and let's get started

oh had one right there

she was all over it

only a couple casts in let's see if

she'll come back for it right here

yep

oh yeah we found ourselves a few we'll

take a couple more steps out here as

y'all can see this water is crystal

clear and it is

absolutely freezing cold out here today

guys we've got temperatures of about 35

degrees

for a high today and

should be more than good enough to get

the job done there we go

first fish on right there not even a few

casts in

on the big fish lures mini spinner

good friend of mine makes these they are

absolute fish catchers too wow

there's fish number one right there guys

beautiful rainbow trout

out of this crystal clear cold water

can't beat it

go ahead and get that spinner out of

there we'll drop it back in here we'll

try to get ourselves another one

all right so several nice chasers out of

here

and i'm pretty sure that we've got these

fish fired up and wanting to feed so

we're going to take off that big fish

lures mini spinner there

i'm going to go ahead and pop it into

our pocket i think we're going to reach

into our bait pocket over here guys

we're going to grab out the trout

magnets i know you guys haven't seen me

use these in a while but i'm still a

huge trout magnet fan leland lures make

some absolute game-changing trout

fishing equipment guys as a lot of you

guys know i've been using their baits

for years on my channel and absolutely

love and support their their stuff just

great stuff

oh managed to get one to slide out there

we're going ahead and seal up our

package nice and neat here

we'll get this black and green color

rigged up one of my absolute favorites

if you guys are og's of the channel then

you already know how much i like to

throw this thing and how big some of the

fish i've caught on this thing is just

unbelievable for such a small little jig

but

a lot of people will tell you to throw

the loop knot on there guys which it

works fine but i like to just type a

simple fisherman's knot on these trout

magnets not to mention my hands are

absolutely frozen

the weather down in this little bottom

is super duper chilly so we're going to

try to catch us a few more and complete

our challenge before we go but

we're going ahead and tie up that little

trout magnet so we're tagging in our

pocket there guys we're going to go

ahead and make ourselves a few casts i'm

going to try to get a little bit closer

to these fish here my legs are already

completely stinking numb

but just throw out that trout magnet

just pop it along

see if we can get one to come on over

and get it

hope had one right there

they were all reacting like crazy to it

we'll try to get ourselves a little bit

closer so we can just flip ourselves out

a couple casts like this right here

there we go

let that little t-mag get down there

just slowly pop him on along

got him there we go second cast with the

trout magnet

use that old spinner to find these old

winter fish and

they are still munching

this is a pretty nice sized fish right

here guys

took that old black trout magnet just

like you want to see

wow absolute beautiful one too

fantastic colors on this fish

good size was able to see her come up

and get it

oftentimes in the winter your your

waterways will clear up really nicely

and

mine managed to pop right there nice and

cold that'll floor carbon's getting weak

but

beautiful little fish right there guys

let's go ahead and let her go fish

number two of the day

bit that old trout magnet heck yeah

all right guys now something you don't

see me do often on the channel is throw

live bait but the winter time is the

time to get out those live baits guys

those wax worms and those mill worms are

absolutely phenomenal

not to mention your night crawlers and

things of that nature

they can just be absolute fish catchers

during the winter months

just throw them out there on your split

shot rigs

you can fish them under a float just

like we are now but a lot of people like

to just dredge them along the bottom let

the current grab them

we've got super high winds so it's

making this trout magnet bite a little

bit tough for us oh had one right there

having trouble

getting it out there and jigging it but

jigging is by far one of my favorite

winter techniques for catching trout

because they don't see a lot of bait

like we mentioned earlier

and what they do see when it's bouncing

by it really gets them going

makes for an easy presentation

but it looks like we're going to have to

put ourselves on a float here guys and

do a bit of floating we've got entirely

too much wind as you guys can see

ripping up by us

ripping that bait by way too fast

causing a big bow in our line

we can take advantage of that in the

wind but

jigging it can be quite difficult got

him oh he popped off right there

but a lot of times in the winter guys

you're going to have high winds pretty

much from coast to coast when those

leaves fall out of the trees and those

northerly winds start to blow you get

really high winds it cuts right through

those trees where there's no leaves to

help slow those gusts down and

guys you get those super cold blows that

really chill you to the bone but you can

get out and absolutely slay the trout

during those windy conditions as long as

you know how to manipulate your baits to

make them work for you

i would recommend it in a windy

condition like this that you stand

upstream of these fish that way that bow

in that line doesn't present itself too

much but we're in a soft bottom fishery

here and we don't want to do that

i missed another one right there

because if we get above these fish we're

going to throw silth on them and

spook them and let them know that we're

here and that's not what we want to do

so

i'm going ahead and cast this another

one right up there

that thing sink that wind is grabbing it

there we go

there we go that one bit on the fall

right there

looks like another beautiful little

rainbow

jig in that trout magnet guys

gets them every time

there we go got her in the net

legs are absolutely

frozen standing in this cool water but

these little little beautiful rainbows

are helping keep us warm

calm down calm down calm down calm down

angry little fish come out of here full

of energy and spunk

plenty of fight left in them

hopping all around the net there

calm down calm down

there we go pop that off nice and easy

fish number three of the day right there

guys

there she goes back happy and healthy

well

i think we'll go ahead and rig up our

little trout magnet once more here

and we'll go for fish number four of our

day here that last one managed to tear

that magnet up pretty good but i feel

like we can still find enough plastic to

get our hook through there and get him

all straightened up

fingers are absolutely frozen but

that's okay yeah that trap magnet still

looks just fine so we'll go ahead and

put them out there again see if we can

get two in a row right here same

technique let it fall

slowly pop it

got him two casts in a row right there

that's what we like to see boys and

girls that's what we like to see

wintertime trout fishing can really keep

that fisherman's lull out of there

for you bass guys that just love to get

out there and target fish year round

well

this is the time to get out and chase

those trout they're willing to bite for

you and

keep your skills

on par until spring hits there we go

another beautiful one right there guys

that one's all scarred up but

that's okay

we'll let her go back in there happy and

healthy and

fix up our little magnet i think we're

going to go ahead and add our float on

there we'll drift it through here we'll

probably go ahead and complete our

challenge because these fish are

absolutely crunching

but

i would like to go ahead and throw on

the float it'll make it much easier for

us to manage our lure we should be able

to set the hook on many more of the

bites that we're missing otherwise we'll

go ahead and run it super shallow like

that right there and bomb it back in

here

all right

since we got the high winds we're going

to want to point our rod tip down

trying to keep that wind out of our line

i'm just going to let that trout magnet

drift right through these fish

not sure if we've got the right depth or

anything else but

we'll just let him go right on through

nice and slow and just see what these

fish think

got him

very first cast there we go

well

use that spinner to find these little

fish and

gosh it's just been one after the other

can't complain with that guys fisher

absolutely beautiful

minus that one that we just caught that

was all scarred up but that's okay

this one here has got beautiful cream

colors and

fantastic spots and as you can see this

fish is just super energetic i mean it's

got energy just as well as it would any

other time of the year

i know it's cold but gosh you can get

out here and absolutely wreck them guys

these fish are super active

energetic and ready to feed heck yeah

one away from our challenge i think

we'll just go ahead and leave the camera

rolling because we've got these fish

biting on all cylinders our trout

magnets just completely mangled but

let's go ahead and just drop him right

on back in here

we're going to run that same drift again

then i think we'll switch up to some nrv

baits maybe throw the mini-men are in

there just have some fun with these fish

that we found my legs are super duper

cold but

it's a good time to go ahead and have

some fun with these fish catch a couple

since we've got them right here all

grouped up

that wind is cutting right through me

shoo wee that is a super cold wind

we're here underneath a massive cliff

that rarely ever gets any sunlight

so it stays super cold here even even

during the warmest of months there we go

here's fish number six of the day

but gosh guys this is just one super

cold little hollow

these rainbows do not mind it one

stinking bit like i said earlier guys

i've caught rainbow trout with ice

floating on the surface

they really just don't mind as long as

there's plenty of oxygen

and that water is nice and cool they

will absolutely crunch

calm down as you can see these fish

every one of them are coming out of here

just so angry

they want nothing to do with the hook

removal

just flopping and showing off wow that's

another beautiful one guys

stunning

next letter dave well there we go we

completed our challenge easy peasy but

i'm thinking just for funsies we're

going to take off our trout magnet we're

going to grab ourselves out in one of

our nrv baits one of the baits that i

make myself a lot of you guys have been

trying out and using in your own

fisheries

i'm thinking let's go with that old

natural creek bug it's been an absolute

fish catcher here lately the black gets

most of the love but i'm thinking we'll

go with that old natural brown

it looks super juicy in the water we're

just gonna rig it right on this trout

magnet hook gonna work just fine

bring him up nice and straight there we

go

alrighty

thinking i'm gonna take off that float

for the old creek bug

i really do like to jig it on the bottom

just watch it let it fall down

first cast there we go just watching

that creek bug fall bouncing it next to

their faces

guys if you can get a sight fishing bike

during the winter months

that creek bug is just the way to go

wow

fish number seven of the day in the net

right there absolutely gorgeous

super duper angry we'll try to grab that

jig head while we can there we go

went on ahead and i pinched that barb

down since these fish are being so

stubborn and not want to come off the

hook we we don't hand pinch that barb

down to get it off there a little bit

easier

if you guys are big into catch and

release i definitely recommend that

it'll definitely help your odds with

getting those hooks out quicker and

getting those fish back happy and

healthy

alrighty guys still battling these crazy

high winds and

the creek bug bite is a little tougher

than i had expected so i'm thinking i'm

going to switch up i think we'll go

bright pink just for fun but i'm going

to switch up our presentation just

slightly and i'm going to use a 130

seconds jig head instead of that 164th

a little bit extra weight we're going to

go a brighter color here so we can

really see it down there

since we can sight fish these little

rainbows so well

it just makes sense to really be able to

pinpoint our bait here

and get it down there a little bit

faster that wind is just a howling

so we're going ahead and

running up through our eyelet just like

that right there same knot guys simple

fisherman's knot

right onto this little bit heavier jig

now i'm not exactly sure what style jig

head this is but i do know it's an eagle

claw and i just simply dipped it in some

powder paint

give it that nice gray color right there

there we go got that creek bug all

rigged up

wind is still ripping across our hole

here so we're gonna have to flip him in

there a little bit ahead of them

watch that pink bug fall see it a little

bit better

and i'll just wait for it to disappear

gosh they're all over it too

unstinking believable guys every one of

these fish just reacted

i had one right there

got him

there we go

too much fun

wow it's like fishing these little

rainbows out of here

just can't beat it

so much fun

wow

got that creek bug right where you want

to see it

calm down calm down super angry wow

there we go got her all popped off send

her back in there to join her buddies

heck yeah guys upsize that jig a little

bit and fish on can't complain with that

one

cannot help but wonder

if this isn't going to be the

game-changing move right here

see if we can get another one there we

go i mean the very next cast

wow guys and that is wintertime trout

fishing for you if you can find a

pattern

it is just one after the other

wow

there we go boys and girls there we go

back to back cass on the pink creek bug

see if we can pop that hook out nice and

easy there we go

another beauty guys that one's colors

are just fantastic let's go ahead and

let her go

can we go three in a row i don't see no

reason why not

yep sure can

sure can

wow another another good strong fighter

probably should have brought her

ultralight gear

but that's okay

it's just fish after fish now

started off with that old big fish lure

spinner and

we worked our way through found the

perfect pattern perfect technique to

suit our conditions for the day and

it's going to be fish after fish i am

pretty sure guys

there we go went ahead and pinched that

barb down after that first fish gave us

a hard time coming loose so popping off

easy now guys

heck yeah

alrighty guys i'm thinking two more on

that creek bug

and we're going to go on ahead and call

it a day save these fish for the next

guy

to come out and enjoy

wow these fish are reacting like crazy

to that creek bug

come and plum out here to our feet after

it unbelievable

got him there we go

unstinking believable guys

just goes to show you

you get out here in the cold weather

find yourself some fish and

you can just absolutely stink and wreck

them

calm down little buddy gosh these fish

are so angry coming up out of here

so angry there we go

quick pop loose for that little guy

send her back in here nothing of any

real size and this water's so clear i

can i can assure you there's no super

big fish swimming around in here but

wow guys it's just been cast after cast

catch after catch

i'm thinking i'm going to drop it in

here for one more

and we're going to go ahead and call it

a day

we have absolutely slapped them out here

going through our wintertime techniques

guys throwing that spinner not being

afraid to throw those reaction style

baits finding some fish

getting them excited getting them

feeding

and then coming back with some more soft

presentations something simple and easy

and absolutely wrecking them with it

guys one fish after the other

hard to complain with that

goddamn right there

right there at our feet

i think this little fish right here will

be the last one of the day boys and

girls

there we go beautiful fish right there

wow wow wow

we're going ahead and

let her swim out of there she's going to

be the very last fish of the day right

there guys but i would like to mention

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now we found all that success on there

towards the end as well as one of these

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