In fishing, trout are one of the favorite "fishing friends or foe" of
most anglers. These crafty fish
are abundant everywhere. They have a certain cunning, a fighting spirit and a delicate taste when cooked.
What are the
native habitats of these crafty trout?
For brook trout, their natural range includes the territory from
Labrador westward to the
Saskatchewan in Canada, while the rainbow trout
is a native of the Pacific slope from Alaska to California.
On the other hand, brown trout has found its way into the waters
of every state in the
United States except Florida, Arkansas,
Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North
Dakota,
Oklahoma, and Texas. It has been reported in the waters
of some of these states, but according to
conservationists, no official reports have been received. Brown trout is also
found in many parts of
Canada.
Of course, many species of trout have been artificially introduced into habitats through out the world,
so you may find your favorite variation of trout at a stream near you.
In trout fishing, there are some specific techniques that should be
considered to have a successful
catch.
1. For trout fishing, the leader should not be greased. It will
not sink far enough to cause any difficulty
when picking the
line and lure from the water, but if it is allowed to float; it
will cast a shadow on the
bottom of the stream which may scare
the trout.
2. Most trout are secured
through the use of the dry fly. For trout, the current as well
as the pools should be fished. It may sometimes be a bit
difficult to keep the fly from sinking or
dragging because of
the various conditions of the current, but this is a matter that
the angler,
through experience, will figure out.
3. It is not good practice when fishing for trout to fish
directly upstream as this causes not just the the flies, but the
line
and leader to float
directly over fish. The fisherman should make the cast from one
side of the stream
so the only the fly will float over the finny foe.
4. It is important to make the first cast the best one. (To get the kinks out, I normally practice a few
casts in spots where the fish are absent.) A hungry
trout will usually strike the first lure presented,
if it is cast
so that it will float over his private domain. HINT: The angler should
fish the
lower end of the pool first, even if the
trout are rising in the middle or upper end.
5. Trout are sometimes very moody or selective, making an angler's patience his or her's best skill.
Change the fly, possibly a fly with less hackle
will do the trick or it may be necessary to use a
spent-wing fly
or a fan wing.
Don't be afraid to mix it up sometimes.
Catching a trout is a thrill I never tire of, it is lots of fun. Hopefully, these tips will aid you in
having a happy catch.
About the author:
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that provides information and resources about fishing, tackle,
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