Cast the rig upstream of the target area ... end with just a little rod-tip pressure, and my lure would have come free instantly. Stocked trout and wild trout have very different dietary habits.

When shopping for an A-rig rod, look for rods with a lure weight rating from one to three ounces. For me, a rod like the Lew’s KVD casting rod is almost perfect. At 7 feet 6 inches and an extra-heavy ...