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Fly Fishing for Trout
from:Fly fishing is most often done for the various species of trout that exist in the waters and streams of the Western United States. For example, a fly fishing trip to Colorado will find you catching mostly rainbow trout, but if you are fishing the Great Lakes region, you will be looking at more bass fishing than trout.
The best places for trout fishing, besides in Colorado, include North Carolina, Ontario, Northern California, and Washington. Trout prefer smooth, clear running streams and rivers that can be found in the mountains, so you’ll get some great scenery while you are fishing.
Rainbow trout can be wild and explosive fish to hook. Expect it to take some work when you land your rainbow when trying to reel it in. These fish have very colorful markings, and are a favorite food fish for many people.
Rainbows thrive in cool, clear streams and rivers. They prefer a water temperature ranging from 55 to 60 degrees. The best time to catch rainbows is in the spring and fall before spawning. They respond well to a variety of flies including spinners, streamers, and nymphs.
Brown trout don’t fight as hard as rainbows, but they are much more cunning than their cousins. They can be a challenge to hook in the first place, so use some patience if catching brown trout is your goal. They are timid fish who are very aware of their surroundings as well as any predators including you!
The ideal home for brown trout is a slow flowing stream containing lots of minnows. They like warmer water in the 60 – 70 degree range. For the larger fish, you will want to fish during darker light. They can be caught with dry flies, streamers, and stonefly nymphs
The brook trout has brilliant coloring and are smaller than their other trout relatives. They can be quite wild when hooked, so expect a bit of a fight with brook trout. They are not as plentiful as rainbows or browns, but they can be found. They prefer colder water from 40 to 50 degrees.
If you are lucky enough to hook a brook trout, you will be rewarded. The fish travel in schools, and once action begins, it can be overwhelming. In the summer, use a spinner and cast into shallow bottoms. You can also use bucktail on a sinking line to try and land one of these beauties.
Fly fishing for trout is an exciting experience for any fly fisherman. When you have a rainbow hooked and have to fight for your own leverage, the challenge can be enormous, but when you pull that baby out of the water, you will be satisfied with your performance. Seek them out and enjoy the experience of fly fishing for trout.
Flyfishing For Alaska King Salmon News
Extended fishing report for May 21st - Santa Rosa Press Democrat (blog)
Extended fishing report for May 21st Santa Rosa Press Democrat (blog) Anglers have all but given up trying for trout and landlocked king salmon. RANCHO SECO LAKE-Trout slowed significantly but anglers in rafts, kayaks, pontoon boats or canoes were still catching a few by working holes with Power Bait, nightcrawlers, ... |
The Fishing Report — May 18, 2012 - Record-Searchlight
 The Southern Reporter | The Fishing Report — May 18, 2012 Record-Searchlight A mix of rainbows, browns and king salmon 1 1/2 to 3 pounds are being caught, along with some 1-year-old kings that should be released, according to WON Staffer Bill Karr, who fished the lake May 10 and 11. BATTLE CREEK RESERVOIR — The road in is ... Fishing Line, week of 5/17/12 |
Fishing Line, week of 5/3/12 - Sacramento Bee
 WNYT | Fishing Line, week of 5/3/12 Sacramento Bee Trout and landlocked king salmon fishing might be good one day, slower the next, so you have to put in your time. But, nice examples of each were still being caught last week, on Speedy Shiners and nightcrawlers behind dodgers toplined near the dam. The Fishing Report — May 4, 2012 |
Put a little spey in that cast - Juneau Empire
Put a little spey in that cast Juneau Empire Switch and spey casting is also particularly effective for throwing large flies, like the kind used for king salmon, for example. “We've been doing some introductory classes, (and what we've found) is there's a lot of people who don't know about the ... |
Outdoors: Area fishing in full swing - South Bend Tribune
 The Idaho Statesman | Outdoors: Area fishing in full swing South Bend Tribune Bass and bluegills have been biting on area lakes and rivers, muskies have been aggressive in Kosciusko County lakes, and Lake Michigan anglers enjoyed good coho and king salmon fishing over the past week. If that's not enough for you, St. Joseph River ... Fishing Line: 05/10/12 The Fishing Report — May 11, 2012 |