In this short blurb we are going to learn how to tie gang hooks for trout; or more appropriately, how to “create” a trout fishing gang hook.
Any angler worth his salt knows how to prepare a gang hook. Why? Well because trout anglers around the world only have good things to say when it comes to the effectiveness of gang hooks.
Gang hooks are great and most effective when used in areas that have lots of water plants, tree debris in the water and other kinds of float-ties.
These hooks are unlikely to get caught on debris or get snagged up on something while in the water because of its unique design and form.
How to tie a gang hook for trout the right way
Tie a snell knot (simple to learn snell knot animation) with a size 10 single hook on to a leader; make sure you leave a minimum 12″ tag end.
You will then have to tie the secondary hook about two to three inches under the first one you created ,this of course depends on the size of the worm you are are working with. You will finally clip the tag end and you are all done.
If you are looking to create a longer line you can easily do that by adding more hooks on to the leader directly underneath each other (don’t worry about creating space between them).
However, if for some reason your worm is not of size or not long enough to complete the line, you can always opt to create a small power-bait ball to hide any hooks that remain.
Make sure that you attach your gang hooks to a swivel. Some folks prefer to add/slip weights above the swivel and others like to add a bobber, that’s up to you and the conditions you will be fishing in. Anyways, you are good to go!
Congrats! You now know how to tie a gang hook for trout fishing, good luck on your fishing trip and I hope you catch a big one. Take care and be well. Remember to observe park rules when trout fishing.
