Swim baits are great for covering large areas, and for getting the biggest trout to bite. Worms are great anywhere—under a bobber or on the bottom, in moving water or lakes and ponds.

1 medium-sized fresh king salmon fillet or 1 large fresh coho salmon fillet (about 1 to 2 pounds) skin removed and pin bones pulled. Lake trout would be a fantastic substitute here as well.

Whether you’re fishing for trout or walleye, in fresh water or salt, you’ll have the best luck with the right bait. These are the eight our expert recommends.

Fishing with Dan Kusz of Akron, the duo focused their efforts 70 to 90 feet down over 120 to 180 feet of water at the drop off. In addition to downriggers, Clark used divers set back 160 to 200 ...

The phone number is the same as for Henry’s Sports & Bait: (312) 225-8538. ILLINOIS’ FALL TROUT Jason “Special One” Le texted the YouTube video above.

Capt. Bob Poteshman of Confusion Charters said out of Chicago, lake trout are very good, seem to be moving more toward the north (probably toward the reefs), best in 130-150; a few salmon.

And the best baits for trout we’ve rounded up here offer different ways to fish. You can drift egg or egg-sac baits downstream; let a buoyant scented marshmallow hover over the weedy bottom of a ...