Thomas The Trout - Wild Brook Trout - 3pc WNC
Thomas The Trout is designed to imitate a young trout moving through the water column, a high-protein meal predators rarely ignore. Its segmented body and natural baitfish profile create a lifelike presentation that draws attention and encourages aggressive strikes.
Constructed from buoyant cedar, Thomas The Trout produces a steady wake when retrieved slowly across the surface. The jointed body allows the bait to move naturally through the water, creating subtle swimming movement that resembles a struggling baitfish.
Thomas The Trout is built as a true wake and crank bait. It will wake cleanly on the surface with a slow retrieve, but increasing the retrieve speed allows the bait to dive and run in the 2–5 foot range. This gives anglers the ability to present the bait both on top and just below the surface depending on conditions.
This versatility makes Thomas The Trout effective around shoreline structure, shallow cover, transition zones, and baitfish feeding areas, where bass and other predators are actively hunting trout and similar forage.
Specifications
• Length: 6"
• Weight: 2.25 oz
• Body Material: Cedar
• Action: Surface wake / crank 2–5'Note: Eye styles may vary depending on current inventory. The eyes shown in photos are not guaranteed.
Best Fishing Conditions
• Shoreline structure and transition zones
• Shallow water feeding areas
• Early morning, evening, and overcast conditions
• Calm to lightly rippled water
• Areas where trout or baitfish are present
Target Species (mainly)• Largemouth Bass
• Smallmouth Bass
• Northern Pike
• Musky
Retrieval Methods
► Slow Wake Retrieve
Cast out, pause 2 seconds, then begin a slow and steady wake retrieve across the surface.► Walk-the-Dog Variation
Cast out and instantly walk the bait side to side. Pause briefly, then continue at your preferred wake speed.► Wake to Crankdown Retrieve
Cast out, pause 2 seconds and begin your wake retrieve. About halfway back, start cranking the bait down aggressively. The bait will dive and run in the 2–5 foot range, often triggering reaction strikes.
Why Anglers Love It
The jointed body creates a natural baitfish profile while the buoyant cedar construction allows the bait to perform both on the surface and below it. Thomas The Trout offers anglers the flexibility to fish a steady wake or crank the bait down into the strike zone, making it an effective and versatile presentation.
