Article: THE BAIT CAN MAKE A HUGE DIFFERENCE; PICKY FISH CAN BE DRAWN TO WORMS, MINNOWS, TROUT OR SALMON EGGS AND NYMPHS.(SERIES: Fishing Guide 2002)(Special section)

Byline: J. Michael Kelly Staff writer

Most fishermen can hardly wait to wet a line on the opening day of trout season because it has been months since their last cast.

The fish, on the other hand, are in no hurry. With icy, muddy water crashing around them, trout are more interested in shelter than food. Their appetites are at low ebb, and they can ill afford to waste energy by chasing minnows or worms.

Anglers who hope to entice these sluggish fish must make them an offer they can't refuse, by virtually hitting them on the nose with tempting baits or lures.

"The colder the water, the closer to the bottom you're going to have to fish," ...

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