Let's Talk Powerbait

In my trout fishing escapades, nothing has brought me more joy than trying out a new flavor of Powerbait. To be more specific, Powerbait's "Trout Dough." But I'll just keep calling it Powerbait here because that's what I've always called it and typing Trout Dough over and over again would feel weird.

My Basic Lake Rig

But digressions aside, I really appreciate Powerbait for the versatility it offers. You see, Powerbait floats. So, when used in conjunction with other baits (or even on its own), one can use the Powerbait as a float for a lake rig. Doing this gives you a seemingly free-floating bit of tantalizingly smelly fish food. And the rig will catch you anything from trout to bluegill.

Over the years I have tried quite a few different flavors (or scents, whatever you prefer to say). All of them have gotten me a fish, and all of them have gotten me fish worth keeping. But, like with all things, I have developed a favorite. 

My personal favorite Powerbait is the Rainbow Turbo Dough. Just in case you didn't know, Turbo Dough is smelly, which means a little goes a long way as far as getting the scent of the bait into the water. In addition, the rainbow color performs consistently across a wide range of weather patterns. There's enough varied coloration that the fish seem to be able to see it regardless of weather conditions. 

That's not to say that I'm pulling in fish every five minutes (and not to say I haven't) but this specific Powerbait gets me a couple of bites throughout the day. Period. And my chances go up significantly if I'm running the tried and true coupling of nightcrawler and Powerbait. 

This ability to perform in various conditions is what makes me appreciate the Rainbow colored Turbo Dough so much, and has turned me into a fan. So, if you're looking for a bait, this is the one.

Jesse's Thoughts:

Well my general set up is the same, and let me tell you, that rainbow dough has shown some significant results in our fish-capades. However, this is not my special color, my special little friend is a little green guy called Extra-Strength Trout Dough. This has been my go to Powerbait since I can remember. I have caught bass, perch, bluegill and of course trout on this stuff. It is powerful and if you want to to throw a little bit of worm on there with it, you will not be disappointed. Now I really should have more to say about this but, Tim has basically said everything that needs to be said. So I have thrown my two pence in. Choose what you will but if you ask Tim, I always have at least two jars of this stuff in my tackle box.   

EXTRA-STRENGTH TROUT DOUGH