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Trout Fishing
Imagine
standing on the bank of a clear, cool stream casting into a pool just
outside of the swiftly moving current. Before you realize it, you have a
strike. You quickly set the hook and the fight is on. You can see the
fish flip and thrash in the water, trying to escape the bite of the hook
that's embedded in its mouth. It's a good sized fish. As you land it you
realize you've caught a beautiful trout.
Trout is the name that's shared by several fish species. Trout
are members of the salmon family. There are several species of trout,
including brown, brook, rainbow, cutthroat and steelhead. There are also
some species of sea trout. These species feed on insects, insect larvae,
crustaceans and smaller fish. Trout are native to Asia, Europe
and North America. During the 19th century, they were introduced to
Australia and New Zealand by enthusiastic anglers.
Trout can be found in easily recognizable narrow areas in cool
lakes, rivers and streams where fast, rapidly moving water meets slow,
and where deep water meets shallow. They can also be found where rocks
and rock shelves offer tranquil relief from the current. Rainbow trout
feed in faster water that runs approximately six feet per second. Other
species of trout feed in slower waters where water runs approximately
one foot per second.
If you are fishing a stream where brook, brown cutthroat and rainbow are
all found, you will find rainbow at the head of the pool and the other
species in the middle and at the tail of the pool. They also like to
hang around large objects that slow the current, such as rocks or rock
shelves.
Trout like to rest where fast water meets slow and adjacent to
the main current. Find the main current by watching bubbles and debris
that moves through the pool or run. Look to the head of the pool and
find where the faster water spills into it. Trace its path through the
pool to find the places where trout lurk, waiting for prey. When a tree
falls into the water at a right angle to the current and the trunk is
still rooted in the bank, anglers call it a sweeper. The best places to
fish are just outside of the branches, in front of the crotch where the
sweeper meets the bank.
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There are a
wide variety of both live and artificial baits that will get you a good
sized trout. Cured salmon eggs, earthworms, marshmallows, insects,
insect larvae, kernel corn, egg sacs, crayfish, artificial and live
minnows, spinners, spoons, Mepps and wet and dry flies are all great
when fishing for trout.
If you are still-fishing for trout, you will need a
graphite or fiberglass rod that is between 6 and 7 feet in length and a
basic reel. Use 8 to 10 pound-test line, a swivel, a leader and live or
artificial bait as mentioned above. If you are fly fishing for
trout, you will need a 9 foot graphite or fiberglass fly rod to
allow you to cover the widest range. Add 75 feet of line to your reel if
you plan to catch trout that is over 4 pounds. You will also need thigh
or chest waders, a fisherman's vest with lots of pockets for flies, a
knife and a fishing basket for your catch. Both wet and dry flies
can be used to fish for trout.
If you need advice on trout fishing or help to choose your
trout fishing equipment, ask a family member, a friend or a staff
member of the local bait and tackle store. Experienced anglers can give
you tips that will make your trout fishing experience a positive
one.
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