To get more bites and more trout in HOT weather:

1. Make a smaller presentation; try a single salmon egg or better yet, a single PowerEgg on a small, quality egg hook (size #12 or less).

2. Use lighter main line; at most 4lb. test and light leader; 2lb. test. To really increase strikes, use a quality, Florocarbon line for both.

3. Use a 6 1/2'-7 '+ ultra-light rod and a quality, ultra-light reel. The longer rod and light reel will allow you to cast a LONG way with at most, a 3/8's oz. weight. SET THE DRAG LIGHT! IT'S O.K. FOR A GOOD FISH TO TAKE LINE!

On my trout fishing trips, I see too many of you using a short rod or (worse) a salmon rod with heavy line, A LOT OF LEAD and enough bait for...Anyway, that method works on the dumb planters, but for the HOT weather, survivors try gearing down the presentation and enjoying the fish!