How to Use Garlic Corn for Trout Fishing? A Simple & Effective Guide

ByTopy Adriel

Trout are known to have a well-developed sense of smell as they can pick up on strong scents underwater.

Garlic is one of the strongest scents that have been proven to attract trout fish, that’s why many anglers use corn mixed with garlic to make their bait more effective.

So, can you use Garlic Corn for Trout fishing? Yes, you can use garlic corn for trout fish. It’s more effective than regular corn because trout will pick on the strong scent of garlic as it disperses quickly through water and they will bite more. To easily turn regular corn bait into garlic corn bait you can mix powdered garlic in a can of corn and leave it to soak overnight.

Continue reading to learn more about why trout are attracted to garlic corn bait and how to use it to catch more fish.

Why Do Trout Like Corn?

garlic corn for trout fishing

Corn is one of the main ingredients used in the fish food that trout fish raised in hatcheries feed on.

Trout fish tend to like corn because it can mimic the look of fish eggs that they seek out to feed on. Another reason is that the bright yellow color of corn can grab the trout’s attention and get them to bite more.

When cooked, corn is soft enough for trout to swallow corn and it can easily pass through their digestive system without causing them any harm.

You can learn more about why corn attracts fish here.

Does Garlic Attract Trout?

The sharp sense of smell that trout have allows them to easily catch specific scents in the water and garlic is one of the most attractive fish scent attractants for many fish species, particularly trout.

Adding garlic to your bait will definitely get trout to bite and it can make them hold on to the bait a while longer which gives you more time to catch them. The strong garlic scent of garlic will also mask other scents that can trout away.

How to Make Garlic Corn Trout Bait?

If you’re using canned corn, you can mix powdered or roasted garlic with the corn in the can or you can sprinkle some garlic spice on the corn before hooking it.

To get the best results, it’s more recommended to let the corn and garlic marinate overnight to give it a stronger, more distinctive scent.

If you’re using dry feed corn, you will first need to soak the corn in a bowl of water for about 12 hours then cook it on low heat for about 45 minutes to get it soft enough before adding the garlic powder.

How to Fish for Trout with Garlic Corn?

There are various ways you can fish for trout using garlic corn bait. Let’s take a look at the most commonly used techniques.

Rigging Corn for Trout

When you’re rigging corn for trout, you need to put the corn directly on your hook and try to avoid using large hooks because the corn kernels could easily fall off of them.

It’s a very simple process. Here are the steps you need to follow to get the best results:

  • Tie your hook to the fishing line using a clinch knot.
  • Add 1-3 corn kernels directly to the hook and make sure to slide them down to completely cover the hook.
  • Add a split-shot weight up the fishing line at about 1-to-2 feet from the hook.
  • Loop a bobber on the fishing line at about 4-to-6 feet up the line.
  • You can change the length from the bobber and the hook according to the depth at which you’re going to fish.

Chumming with Corn

Chumming is a fishing technique where you scatter large amounts of bait in the water around the area where you’re fishing.

When you’re chumming with corn, you need to throw about half a can of corn near the area where you’re fishing then wait a few minutes for the fish to start feeding. If there’s no action within 30 minutes, it’s recommended to move to a different location.

The amount of corn you use will depend on how much weed there is in the area where you’re fishing.

Many anglers agree that chumming with corn is a very effective technique as it attracts a lot of fish. However, you need to be careful when chumming with corn as it can be harmful to the environment.

Corn can take several weeks to biodegrade because it has a tough shell that breaks down slower than other natural baits which leaves an unappealing mess in the water after chumming.

Also, the uneaten corn kernels might attract other animals which corn can be very harmful to.

That’s why you need to check the local regulations to make sure chumming is allowed where you’re fishing.

Related Questions

Can You Use Salt When Fishing for Trout?

Yes, you can use salt when fishing for Trout as they tend to hang on to the bait longer if it contains salt. Salt can also make the plastic in lures softer and help preserve live bait. You use it for other fish species such as bass, catfish, and panfish.

What Kind of Fish Can You Catch with Corn?

Corn is mainly used as bait for carp fish. However, you can use it to catch other big fish like bluegill and trout. These fish have a short digestive system that’s mainly responsible for digesting proteins which means they can’t fully digest corn but it can still pass through their digestive system without causing harm.

Is Corn Bait Illegal to Use?

Corn bait is illegal to use in areas where water bodies contain a lot of small fish. That is because smaller fish won’t be able to digest the corn and it might kill them. It’s very important to check the official regulations of your state regarding using corn as bait to avoid facing charges.

Can You Fish for Trout using Corn Flavored Powerbait?

Yes, you can fish for trout using corn-flavored power bait. It is highly effective as it has a strong smell and comes in a bright yellow color which attracts trout. It’s soft and pliable, so you can easily stick it to your hook. It also tends to stay on the hook longer than natural corn. However, it is usually more expensive than natural corn options.

How to Tie a Clinch Knot?

To tie a clinch knot, you need to pass the end of your fishing line through the eye of the hook, pull about 6 inches of the line through then double it back against itself and twist 5 to 7 times.  Pass the end of the line through the small loop above the eye, then through the bigger loop, you just created. Finally, pull the tag end and mainline so that the coiled line tightens against the eye then trim any excess.

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