Yesterday for a while the trout were reacting as Bob has mentioned. Hitting with their mouths closed. They would only hit trout tricks. I found them when I hooked one in the forehead of all places! This was near high tide.
When the tide started out and moving a little bit, they turned on.
Also had a trout knock the lure two times. Eventually I was able to fool him. A very pretty trout - very spotty
Ended a few hour trip with about 20 trout. All but one on trout tricks (1 OTF), and all released. 3 were around 2#