


Your ability to read / understand depth finder/graph is important, especially for jigging lake trout at depth. Fishing poles should vary depending on the type of trout fishing you are doing, generally med-heavy fishing rods with bait caster reels for deep jigging and speed trolling. Medium to medium heavy rods and reels with bait caster or open face for casting. Heavier Line is also recommended with a range from 12 to 30lb. test.
For lake trout fishing tackle use hammered silver spoons, Rattle traps, floating Rapalas, Shad raps, Dr. Spoons, large 1 oz little Cleos, 1/2-3/8 oz erie dere single hook. Use sliver / blue, sliver, gold, and silver chartreuse. Jigging works great with airplane lures, Getzits (tube jigs), and 1/2 - 1oz jig heads.