Christmas Tree

Rainbow trout · TroutDeep

A black-bodied reservoir lure lit with fluorescent green and fire-orange — a fritz body, green tail and orange cheeks that flash like its namesake. A pure attractor for fresh stockies and bright days.

Fish this when

Early-season and recently-stocked rainbows that respond to colour and movement, fished on a sinking line with a brisk strip. Also a dependable coloured-water lure.

Why it works

The fluorescent green and orange against black give maximum contrast and the fritz body throws light on every strip, provoking a reaction take rather than a feeding one.

Naturals it imitates