In this video you will learn how to make my number one top producing trout rig for fishing in lakes and ponds.
You’ll discover how it works, why it works, and the best way to fish it.
Make sure you check out Trout Ninja 2 of 2 to see how to finish the rig and the technique to outfish your buddies.
Tell me what you think below in the comments box. Your comments help me make videos you want to see.
After you make a comment, GO CATCH SOME TROUT!
Randy, Thanks for the terrific report. I’m thrilled you caught fish after fish. What’s more important is you were willing to be open minded and try my easy-to-use system. Fishing is Good. Catching is Better. The Journey is Best. ~ Trout Ninja ~
Hi! Just wanted to let you know that I used the killer rig last week at my usual spot. Others caught a few but I was the only one catching fish after fish. I didn’t get more hits than usual. The difference was that when I did get a hit, I hooked it. Every hit except one landed a fish. Usually I’m the one sitting there all day with my one fish while I watch others meet & exceed the limit. Nice to be on the other side for once. Thanks for the info. I’m in Oregon and they stopped stocking last month so I’ll have to wait till spring until I try it again. Can’t wait!
If I could only have one powerbait color, it would be rainbow because if I am fishing clear water, those colors are the most visible from shallow to deep water.
And if I am not certain of the depth of a weedbed, I’ll fish my Killer Rig (Ninja Rig) on Steroids—that means I use a 3-way swivel and one short and one long leader.
Since I am only talking about stocked trout, I always use my own floating formulas or powerbait with Trout Ninja Magic Dust sprinkled on the powerbait. Thanks! ~ Trout Ninja ~
what time to use deffent baits for trout,what about two setup on one line wont get tango or is it best with one, what power bit is the beat to use all the time? I thank of 4 colors rainbow, yellow orange pink are good colors.
Thanks. Most informative video I’ve seen so far on catching trout.
Depends if the Rainbows are stocked as catchable size, or stocked as fingerlings (babies) or wild. Once I know that,
I can give you some suggestions. ~ Trout Ninja ~
Running water rigs. Depends on the size, speed, and depth of the water. If you can describe the water you fish with a lot more detail, I can give you a specific answer.
If the water is in the USA, give me the name, I’ll research it, and give you my recommendation. ~ Trout Ninja ~
ok what would be best for you to use on running water? i fish rainbows trouts on running water, but tring to find out for good rigs. can you help me?
Hi Vincent,
Field Testers must go through an approval process. Not all are accepted. If you signed-up for Trout Ninja TV tips,
you’ll get an email after a day or two explaining how to apply. Good Luck!! ~ Trout Ninja ~
how do you become a field tester to test your bait PLEASE comment………..plz plz plz plz plz plz
well thanks for the rig idea im gonna use this today and ill let u know how i did seems very easy to rig up
Joe, thanks for coming over. Trout can “smell” the floating baits. If the water is clear, they can also easily see it and if attracted to it
will have the chance to get close enough to “smell” it. And in your best interest, eat it. When we formulate Trout Ninja Floating bait, we make it so strong, even in muddy water we catch trout. Now when the water is clear, the trout also see it falling through the water when you cast. Stocked trout are used to their meals falling from the sky, so be very ready for a hit while your bait is falling through the water. ~ Trout Ninja ~
how to trout know that the floating bait is food, can they smell it
Hi Nate,
Thanks for commenting. I have good news and well, not the best news.First, stocked trout are for everyone.But you must make sure your area’s fishing regulations allow you to bait fish those same areas where fly-fisherman are fishing. I also fly-fish for trout. And I can tell you from experience,fly-fisherman usually don’t want a bait fisherman within site. O.K. that’s my public service notice. Now,if there is a lot of current. I recommend tying the hook directly to the line and using a tiny split shot around 18 inches above the hook. River fishing can be a challenge if you are not familiar with how trout use the rocks, banks, and other features for protection and feeding. Unlike fly-fishing where your fly is constantly moving/drifting, stocked river trout will take powerbait that is not moving as long as you are cast to where the fish are!
Tell me some more about the regulations in the area and do you see any bait fisherman catching a lot of trout? I look forward to hearing from you! ~ Trout Ninja ~
Hey there Trout Ninja! I’ve watched all of your videos after having a non-successful day on the water fishing for trout. I was using red worms, then night crawlers and some corn and then some lures. They were being extremely evasive and shy. I am in Pa, fishing the Little Lehigh Creek/Small River , it is trout stocked water, we could see them every once in a while, but they just weren’t cooperating. What is your advice on fishing the Trout Ninja Killer Rig on a smaller river? I have all the ingredients and would like to go show up the fly fisherman
Thanks for your time!
-Nate
Hi Lucas, Hopefully you watched both the Trout Ninja Rig 1 of 2 and 2 of 2. That’s where I discuss the baits to use. Short answer though, I use my Trout Ninja Floating bait. Since my bait is not yet available to the public, try using Powerbait. If you only buy one color, try the rainbow. Come back and give us a Fish Report. Thanks, ~ TN ~
hey i want to know whats good bait you use with this rig
Hey Keith, Man I’m thrilled you discovered the Trout Ninja Killer Rig. Some folks are just calling it the “Trout Ninja Rig”.
You proved it for yourself. Funny thing is, and you tell me, how many people actually came up to you and asked “what rig are you using?” or “how do set up your line?”
Most people just ask me “what are you catchin’ ‘em on?”. Maybe they are embarrassed. Please share the Trout Ninja Killer Rig with others.
Thanks for paying me a visit! ~ Now GO CATCH SOME MORE TROUT ~ Trout Ninja ~
Mr. Trout Ninja,
I went to Hereford Manor yesterday with my dad and I’ll tell you what. I caught 15 trout in 4hrs with that rig using powerbait, he wasn’t catching any using his own and everyone around us was a little upset about me. They were like “this guy is catching them almost every cast” So, thank you for the knowledge, I will use it every time I go.
Keith
Hi Sean, Thanks for the comments. PA has lots of trout water and the Yellow Breeches is very famous for fly-fishing. Since the PA department of Fish and Game stocks the Yellow Breeches, those freshly “stocked trout” will take bait as I describe in the videos. Like a floating trout play-doh like bait. However, the Trout Ninja Killer Rig is usually best for lakes or ponds. So, your first question to ask a successful fisher folk that is bait fishing the area: 1) What kind of rig or system they use. 2) How to fish it ,then 3) exact bait. Have them show you. Even offer to pay so you can leapfrog all the frustration of trying to figure it out for yourself. Fair warning! If you walk into one of the famous fly-fishing shops in the area and ask for advice, you may get the cold shoulder. Sorry, that’s just how it is. Shameful. That’s another conversation. Also check the regs. Yellow Breeches may have catch and release sections or fly only sections. Maybe some of our fans reading this can help you too.I will say going to Yellow Breeches as a beginner might be like you getting in a UFC fight…without any experience. As a beginner, my preference is to start in lakes or ponds if they are available. Then stream and river. ~ Trout Ninja ~
What rig & techniques would you recommend for wading midstream? I am by the Yellow Breeches in Pennsylvania & that appears to be standard practice around here. Many of the guys are using live minnows.
Thank you so much for your highly informative & engaging videos! I am in my early 20s just getting into fishing and I was never shown how to do it as a child. This is exactly what I needed
Go Uncle Elmer!!!!!!!!!!!!!