Mepps Aglia
Most fishermen think of the Mepps brand when they think of spinners, and the Aglia is probably the most popular trout spinner they make. The Aglia comes in a variety of sizes, but the size 0, 1/2 ounce version with a silver blade is the best choice for brook trout. Cast the spinner upstream and retrieve it at a pace that is just faster than the current.
Kastmaster Spoon
This spoon is relatively thick and heavy for its small size. This allows you to cast it long distances easily, even when fishing in the cramped conditions characteristic of most small trout streams and creeks. This lure's flashy colors and wobbly motion are the key to its consistent ability to draw in brook trout.
Little Cleo Spoon
Like the Kastmaster spoon, the Little Cleo has a relatively thick body that sinks quickly, even in fast water. This makes it an excellent choice when fishing for brook trout in deep pools, lakes or ponds. All you have to do is get this lure down to those deep-dwelling brookies and its signature wiggling motion should do the rest.
Roostertail Spinner
The Roostertail Spinner is another classic in-line spinner for brook trout, with a vertical spinning blade and skirted hook. This lure is fairly weighty for its diminutive size, allowing you to fish it deep down for the big fish.
Panther Martin Spinner
A small 1/32-ounce Panther Martin fished on an ultra-light spinning rig is always a safe bet for brook trout in small mountain streams. Cast upstream and bring the lure back fast enough that the silver blades rotate, but slow enough that it drops to where the fish are.
Blue Fox Vibrax
The Blue Fox Vibrax is another popular trout spinner with a two-part body. It produces low-frequency sound vibrations to attract fish and provoke strikes. Choose the smallest size available for brook trout.
Hare's Ear Nymph
This classic fly resembles a host of sub-aquatic organisms, including mayfly and stonefly nymphs, caddis larvae and scuds. To fish this fly on a spinning rig, attach BB size split-shot 12 inches above the fly and use a plastic bubble float to provide added weight for casting and to indicate strikes.
Wooly Bugger
This popular streamer with a chenille body and marabou feather tail effectively mimics small baitfish, aquatic insects and leeches. The Wooly Bugger comes in a variety of colors, but many prefer olive or black patterns. To fish the Wooly Bugger, cast it upstream, let it sink for a few seconds, and then retrieve it by stripping in line while simultaneously raising and lowering your rod tip.
Rapala
The Rapala has a reputation for being the king of all minnow plugs. When fishing for brook trout, choose a 2-to-3-inch Rapala lure. Deep-running models that sink are the best option for reaching brook trout in large pools and lakes.
Krocodile Spoon
The small Krocodile spoon has a narrow, heavyweight design and a wobbly motion in the water that brook trout find hard to pass up. It comes in a variety of colors that add appeal of this already flashy spoon. The secret to fishing this lure is to reel it in just fast enough to keep the line tight while pumping the rod tip to give the lure an erratic, darting action.
