[The Cornish Kingfisher]

Hi, Will - this might help a bit:

METHODS AND RIGS:

• The best method for fishing off the shore and off a boat for sea trout, I find is ledgering - good and strong.
• The best floats to use are the big, fat, chubby ones.
• The best weights to use are between 5oz and 8oz.
• Use medium sized swivels.
• Use medium sized booms.
• Have a medium sized disgorger ready.
• Use medium sized hooks with 2 - 3 barbs.
• The best line to use is probley a 20lb - 30lb main line, and a 10lb - 20lb trace.
• Remember to take a tape measure and/or scales for if you bring in a big one! Or a small one for that matter of fact!

BAITS:
The best baits for sea trout are ragworm and lugworm whilst ledgering. They will also feed on crabs, other fish and sand-eel.

LURES:
The best lure for sea trout is a wobbler. You can also use spinners and plugs.

LOCATIONS:
For good locations for sea trout look out for:

• Fast flowing water.
• Rocks.
• Deep harbours around piers and jetty's.

THE SEASONS (based on the UK's typical weather patterns - may vary):
The main season for sea trout is, well, any time of year really but they are most around, i find, in the middle of the year between July and September, like salmon.

SIZE LIMITS:

• MAFF (Ministry of Forests and Fisheries) Shore And Boat Size Limit: 30cm/12in.
• NFSA (National Federation of Sea Anglers) Shore Size Limit: 30cm/12in.
• NFSA (National Federation of Sea Anglers) Boat Size Limit: 30cm/12in.

IDENTIFICATION:
Fore more help and identication of sea trout, take a look at this link: Sea Trout Fisher

I hope this information helps!
Tight Lines and the very best of luck!

PS:
It's fine in this fourm as your asking people about SEA TROUT. They're sea fish and you want advice!
Of much help to you?