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To tackle trout in tight quarters, dust off your ice rod
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PRESENTATION
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A simple worm-and-hook combo has likely caught me more brook trout than any other offering, but just about any soft-plastic presentation that you would use for panfish can work. Just add a small splitshot to help get your lure down into the deeper pockets. And if you think you’ve blown your cover and alerted the fish, take a break for 15 minutes then try again. It might be enough to put the trout back at ease, and give you another shot at bringing home dinner.