I always loved trout fishing. Never thought of that. Small juvenile trout indigenous to the body of water will work but I wouldn't recommend doing that. Some brown trout in coastal streams move out to sea, and small numbers are taken in Port Phillip Bay. I am fortunate enough to have all kinds of fishing near me (except salt water). Thanks! If you’re accustomed to brook trout vs. brown trout for example, think about taking it up a few notches – trophy trout have to eat much more to sustain their body weight. “This isn’t the pristine trout stream experience,” Strom says. He’s been fishing the small streams of Iowa’s Driftless Region his whole life, and to call a trout outing a success by his standards, he needs to land a brown measuring 24 inches or better. I love water. Brown trout can easily retreat into the depths for safety. Trout can be found in lakes and rivers, but my favorite way to fish for trout is on a stream. You're flat out delusional if you think nightcrawlers will get you big brown trout. I love fishing the moutain rivers around Boise and north. I grew up on venison and elk, but haven't hunted in years and years. The soft action fly rod also really cushions the trouts fight. Dan Harmon (author) from Boise, Idaho on July 12, 2010: Thanks, Randy. Brown trout generally move up streams to spawn, and the best concentrations will be in the upper ends of river systems or just downstream of dams that block the fish’s upstream travel. Because I usually take my family camping with me, I want a place to park my RV. They also live in much of the northeastern and Northwestern United States as well. Feeling like you're fishing with reckless abandon? The Acme Little Cleo Spoons are a versatile lure that are a perfect way to catch brown trout in lakes, reservoirs and large rivers. Move quietly both on shore and in the water, and do not allow the hook and weight to hit the water anywhere near the fish: if you plop that weight and worm over his head, he's gone for the day. Great article, voted up. Drilling for Oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: Two Perspectives from Alaskan Outdoorsmen, Update: President-Elect Biden Picks Deb Haaland for Department of Interior Secretary, This Recurve Bow Is Hunting Its Way Across the Country, and Keeping the Spirit of Fred Bear Alive, A Deadly Virus Is Spreading Among Wild Rabbits and Hares. - Agree on the license 100%! You don't want the hook right on the bottom (would you live touching the bottom with escape cut off in that direction? The pole will mostly just bend as the line tries to move quickly through the water, so it may take more or less effort than you are used to. Fish With Slow Twitches – Mix up your retrieve and stripping pattern with alternating fast movements followed by varying duration pauses. How To Catch Trout With a Spinner A spinner is a lure with a blade that spins as it is retrieved. I really enjoyed reading your article on worm fishing with a fly rod. But there's nothing better than getting away from the city, standing in a stream and catch some trout. Great hub! You must understand what the fish wants, where he is likely to be found, and how not to spook him so that he refuses to feed. You must decide where a hidey hole is likely to be, without actually peering into that hole. Randy Godwin from Southern Georgia on July 12, 2010: Always wanted to go trout fishing in a mountain stream. I want a stream where chest waders are a waste of money, and even hip waders are not a great deal of value; I can usually find a wide, shallow area to cross. I like to use the crimp on weights as you suggested although I don't break out my fly rod as much as I would like. You can buy all the equipment for a relatively cheap price and it's easy to use. I've had incredibly violent fights in a small hole only to return immediately and catch 3, 4 or 5 more out of the same hole. Riffle:A riffle is a rocky, shallow area in a stream where water cascading over rocks creates a noticeable surface disturbance.To identify a riffle, look for a choppy surface or whitewater spilling over shallow rocks into deeper water. The spots on the shape of Xs or Ys, which is not usually the case in the brown trout. Fishing can seem like a difficult past-time for you to get into because of the different varieties of fishing and all of the equipment. The brown trout also has dark spots on the dorsal and adipose fins and vague spots on the tail, though nothing like the prominent radiating spots on the tail of the rainbow trout. This does not mean standing water; trout are an active fish and want moving water to linger in (much different than lake fish, and I believe it makes them stronger and better able to fight). These fish grow to an … Edwin Brown from Oregon, USA on February 01, 2011: Really nice hub! Your hub brought back many great memories of my youth fishing with my Dad which I will always cherish. It was all small mountain stream. Yep, I've forgotten and left my license at camp when heading down the river. You can find brown trout all across Canada. A good supply of the small crimp-on weights in various sizes is necessary as well. A good riffle will fulfill all of the basic needs of a trout. When the fish bites—and only experience will tell you what is a bite, as opposed to a bump as the when the hook or its weight passes over a rock on the bottom—give a sharp tug upwards on the pole to set the hook. They do have trout here and I did manage to snag one out of what seems to be beginner's luck, attempts to get the same results today failed and I see why after I read this article. Jigs can be an effective way to fish for trout in rivers, streams, ponds and lakes. I find most trout in six feet or less, and often in only two feet if there is good cover. I haven't done much saltwater; some for bluefish in the Chesapeake Bay and a little for salmon off the Oregon coast but that's about it. Dan Harmon (author) from Boise, Idaho on July 13, 2010: As a fly fisherman you have the equipment; if you can find a suitable stream give my odd and unorthodox methodology a try. 14 Rapala Husky Jerk. And though the brown trout has not been good for the brook trout that were native to the area they are still a lot of fun to catch. Trout is a common species of freshwater fish that can be cooked into a delicious meal. The first problem is finding the trout. Strom has figured out that that is often in the lower third of any given stream. I am in Idaho fishing the Big Wood, silver creek and trail creek. Read Next: The Best Kept Secret in the Trout World, During my visit, Strom tied on everything from 6-inch soft-plastic swimbaits to paddle-tail shads with a big Colorado blade at the nose. Repeat until you are convinced that no one is home there. They are very helpful. He knows that if a big trout is home and willing, it’s going to react very quickly, so there’s never a reason to beat on a spot for a long time. The fishing for trout around me in the northeast is equally fun on small streams however we mostly have brook and brown trout rather than rainbows. Instead, pull out a few feet of line (a fly reel is not a casting reel), and, using an underhand flipping motion with that long pole, put the bait a little upstream and out from where you stand. Wish I could get more, but Idaho is a long ways from the ocean. As with largemouth bass, cast your line close to rock piles, brush mounds and submerged logs. Not even taking a header into the river can ruin a fisherman's day like not having a license when the game warden shows up. Instead, cross the river and fish toward shore. If you ever get out Idaho way, check out Ponderosa State Park; there is some excellent trout fishing in the Payette River along the road there. Some … How to Fish for Trout Without Fly Fishing: 26 Tips & Tricks Read More » Many lakes are stocked with Trout, and some even hold native populations. Thanks for the comment; I'm glad you enjoyed the hub. Good quality brown trout can only be produced in rivers where habitat conditions are suitable. If it's too cold to go out early in the morning, wait for a while! Granny's House from Older and Hopefully Wiser Time on December 18, 2010: I also am a trout fisherman(woman) we take our grandsons every year. The bottom is muddy. It’s not about making a fish want to feed, but rather playing to its natural predatory instincts, which Strom knows can’t be done with tiny lures and flies as easily. We have bass and other warmer water fish in the lakes, along with some trout, but I much prefer a quiet mountain stream. Attach a small, lead weight just above the hook to help the bait sink, and add a bobber 1 ½ to 3 feet above the hook. Fishing low also gives Strom the opportunity to have miles of water practically to himself. Although I practice catch-and-release, I do carry a small canvas creel as a convenient way to carry extra hooks, leader, weights, pliers, and other gear. The engagement can often be intense. It might be the greatest understatment in fishing, but there's something special about big brown trout. However, it’s important to adapt the size and style of your jig depending on the type of water you are fishing in. They also live in much of the northeastern and Northwestern United States as well. If he turns or misses a trout, he moves on immediately, giving the hole at least a 20-minute rest before hitting it again. Looking at a creek, river, or stream and trying to find trout can be a big task in itself. I just made a trip to washington state a few weeks ago to fish for rainbows and cutthroats and it was a blast. I have never considered nightcrawlers and short casts with a fly rod. I hate salmon, and freshwater trout tastes similar to me. Not perfect; 4 or 5 feet of leader gives the bait lots of room to move around, but better than if I couldn't see the line at all. In his experience, the flash of a jerkbait being worked this way is what triggers the biggest fish—even those that have just eaten. In fact, we went down 2 weeks ago! Their allure comes not only from their size and beauty, but also from their wily nature. In a hole with depth and good cover, he might cast four times; in a slight depression or pocket with no cover, he’s only casting once or twice. I am not a biologist, but it seems reasonable that trout can smell (you are standing in their atmosphere, after all) and might detect your odor. It is now time to get ready for hunting. The purpose of fishing is enjoyment, or should be, not merely catching fish. With a 10 foot pole it is quite easy to reach out 20 feet or more and by wading in the stream you can reach almost anywhere. Always working down-current, Strom is positively violent when he retrieves, reeling at warp speed and snapping his rod hard. This direction is not always obvious, because moving, swirling water can carry the hook in unexpected directions, but you will usually be able to get the line off without much trouble. Love it. Your intent is to present food at a reasonable distance and in such a manner that it looks natural to the trout. Or not! CYBERSUPE from MALVERN, PENNSYLVANIA, U.S.A. on July 13, 2010: As a fly fisherman mayself and an avid trout fishing dude, your Hub is Excellent and most Informative. This need not be of the highest quality (or cost), as I do not fly-fish, but it does need to be a decent setup. There must be rapids in the stream to oxygenate it well, but there must also be small, quiet holes with rocks and logs for the trout to congregate in - they want hiding places as well as open water. But remember that the warm water coupled with the ‘low-oxygen tolerant’ Brown Trout may be overlooked by anglers that bypass the slow, deep pools in the river. Just be sure to not get hung up in branches or grass as you fish. Spooking the trout is a very real concern; trout can be both extremely wily and incredibly stupid at the same time. Dan Harmon (author) from Boise, Idaho on March 04, 2011: Like you, I learned from my Dad, and those are memories I cherish. Fishing for wild trout can be one of the most rewarding experiences you can have as an angler. Just can't get enough of it. Much like how you describe in your article. Brown trout thrive in most waters and as such are found well spread over most of Ireland. Lastly, have fun and enjoy yourself. Dan Harmon (author) from Boise, Idaho on December 07, 2011: Perhaps it is a man sport (although my daughter-n-law and grandaughter enjoy it, as does my mother and sister) but that's all right - I'm male! Alpine streams are where high concentrations of Trout occur, where the water is gin clear and cold. If you want to try fishing for trout, you can easily catch them in rivers or streams. Even sturgeon. My favorite, though, is a small cold mountain stream looking for native trout. If you enjoy nature, camping or fishing then read on; I will introduce you to some trout fishing techniques you probably haven't considered before. Many lakes are stocked with Trout, and some even hold native populations. Living in Dallas now I fish mainly lakes for crappie and various bass and make the occassional trip to the gulf to fly fish for red fish. Likewise, I've hooked a few by pulling the hook upstream in slower moving water, for perhaps the same reason. One word of caution is to not fish for brook trout or brown trout above 67°F / 19 °C because doing so can seriously stress the fish out or even kill them during the fight. I use regular bread balled around hook! Dan Harmon (author) from Boise, Idaho on October 30, 2011: I've fished a little in both the Atlantic and Pacific and enjoyed it immensely. I have tried lures, salmon eggs and flies, but have had the most success with worms. By Jesse Rotin There’s something truly soothing about the sound of running water flowing down a stream, which I believe is what hooks many of us into chasing Trout in some of the prettiest places. If my feet don't get rather numb, it's too warm. If you throw your line in and it travels downstream 20 feet in 10 to 20 seconds, that water speed is about right. Neither one is my idea of a quiet day communing with nature. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. Dan Harmon (author) from Boise, Idaho on August 20, 2010: Thank you. Number one on the list is, of course, a valid fishing license. Larger rivers can be wall to wall people, and lakes are full of other boaters and jet skiiers. Trout fishing can also be some of the most fun you can have on the water. I have fished for bluegill, crappie, bass and some salt water. Trout fishing can be intimidating to some anglers. I get a better idea of exactly where my bait is with the floating line. Try these suggestions for hooking up with more and bigger trout. He’s dialed in yet always willing to experiment. You do need to be careful not to spook fish from above. I use floating fly line on the reel, along with about a six-foot leader of usually 6# to 8# weight. And last, but not least, is a dozen nightcrawlers. And yes, "Tight lines to all". Next on the list would be a rod and reel, and here I depart from all the other fishermen I have seen. No matter where you chase trout, adopting some of his plays can lead you to fish of a caliber you may not have even known existed on your home waters. Enjoyed the great info. As bait, go with sweet corn, worms, grasshoppers, and small baitfish. Do try to get to a mountain stream, though. John Sarkis from Winter Haven, FL on October 30, 2011: Great hub. Jeremy Richmond from Hubbard on August 30, 2019: I've noticed both natural and stocked trout in my area seem to prefer minnows to other live bait offerings but fish using much the same presentation. Never jerk the line around the water (except to set the hook), as it will look very unnatural. The only thing that will do are minnows indigenous to the body of water that you're fishing. A longtime camper, Dan has experience with tents, pop-up trailers, camp trailers, and motorhomes. Fishing down on them from the same shore will usually give away your presence. My son has just purchased a boat, however, so I suppose I'll have to learn to lake fish now. Dan Harmon (author) from Boise, Idaho on March 28, 2018: I don't know if it's true or not but it very well could be. Hooks and weights will snag on the rocks as the current carries them past, but usually not very hard. If it's raining cats and dogs, sit it out for an hour! I fish in Bennett springs, Missouri. All rights reserved. I am so excited to fish in Montana this year. Voted this great hub up! The brown trout also has dark spots on the dorsal and adipose fins and vague spots on the tail, though nothing like the prominent radiating spots on the tail of the rainbow trout. I prefer a worm. The polarization is necessary as it eliminates most of the glare from the water and makes it much easier to see down into the stream. My father, until his death in 1994, used the same bamboo rod he taught me with some 50 years ago, coupled with an "automatic" (spring loaded line retrieval) fly reel of the same vintage, and seemed happy with them both. Dave Strom with a 20-inch wild brown from Iowa’s Waterloo Creek. “The lower part of the rivers I fish are usually silted in. Overhand casting is also possible when needed. That doesn't mean to whip the pole back over your shoulder in an effort to disembowel Mr. Trout, just a sharp tug. I have made more than a few trips deep-sea fishing for bluefish, flounder, salmon and sea trout and have even caught a shark. There must be good access to the river, with frequent open areas in the underbrush where I can actually enter the water. They were introduced into the area during the 1930s as a game fish to increase fishermen traveling to the area to fly fish. Likewise a pool does not mean 20 feet of water. Without polarized lenses, you are merely making uninformed guesses as to what lies under the surface. The next step is to present the bait in a natural manner. It makes for a shaky day, always looking over my shoulder and I usually find some excuse to go back to camp and collect it. I was surprised that you use fly fishing tackle for bait fishing. I use a ten-foot fly rod with a normal fly reel. Never allow your shadow to come anywhere near your suspected hidey hole. Trout fishing techniques for rivers and streams are mostly a matter of common sense and learning to think like the fish. 5) Find Shade They’re correct, but Strom isn’t looking for numbers. If you want to try fishing for trout, you can easily catch them in rivers or streams. I have been fly fishing for many years but my 10 year old has just picked up the hobby and she loves to research everything online. Usually, but not always, the best time of day is just before the sun hits the water and just after it leaves in the evening. WanderingFisher from The shore of Lake Erie on September 12, 2011: Excellent hub! Strom calls himself a run-and-gun trout fisherman. The wind blows food into the shore area and typically muddies up the water. I like the fly tackle for the longer rod and floating fly line. Pretty much anywhere fish are found a jig can be an effective way to catch them. I love the beauty and solitude, though. I doubt I'll ever go back to hunting, but I surely enjoy my trout fishing. Sneak up on trout by wearing clothing that blends in with your surroundings, wade slowly and cast upstream to prevent spooking fish. Some … How to Fish for Trout Without Fly Fishing: 26 Tips & Tricks Read More » Productive fall brown trout fishing locations during the spawning run include the mouths of tributaries, deep pools which offer a sense of security from winged predators and the prying eyes of human anglers, gravel-bottomed riffles and tail-outs that make superior sites for redd-building and, best of all, the holes at the bases of impassable waterfalls. Producer: Jensen Fly Fishing “When setting out after extreme conditions of flood, drought, or spring after a harsh winter, you never know what you’ll find on your favorite brown trout stream. The unique shape of the Little Cleo spoons produces a seductive, wiggling action as its worked through the water drawing the attention of nearby fish. Fish for Brown Trout in the same waters as described for rainbow and brook trout. You should fish Utah, assuming you haven't already. The spots on the shape of Xs or Ys, which is not usually the case in the brown trout. Cool hub. I've done a little trout fishing in the Blue Ridge Mountains, but we don't really like to eat trout. Trout spook easily in clear-water streams so stealth tactics are a necessity to catch these wary fish. Standard for me is usually a #4 hook on the end. Sure, it's a lot of fun to catch a good-sized wild rainbow trout—that's what this article is about—but it needn't ruin your day if you get skunked and go home with nothing. Excellent and informative hub and enjoyed the pics as well. The brown trout is not a native fish to the Smoky Mountains. The Atlantic salmon has no … “When people see me on these small streams with a big Husky Jerk tied on, they snicker,” Strom says. I'm really looking forward to trout fishing over here in Central PA. 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If you wade in most of the other rivers you take a chance of encountering stumps, snags, cottonmouth moccasins, not to mention, alligators! I do mostly ocean living in California, when I have the time that is. I spent some 22 years living in Virginia and fished extensively for bass, bluegill, perch and other warm-water fish. He’s been fishing the small streams of Iowa’s Driftless Region his whole life, and to call a trout outing a success by his standards, he needs to land a brown measuring 24 inches or better. Tight lines to all. But I still plan to go sometime! I almost always fish downstream from where I stand, because I can control the line better, but not directly downstream. Larger rivers or reservoirs with naturally spawning populations in tributary streams can offer trophy (>18”) brown trout fisheries. The longer rod also gives more control in many situations of directing the bait around underwater obstacles. So carry extra hooks, leader, and weights. If it’s a wide enough stream, you may be able to easily fish both banks from the middle. He’s tall and lanky, and grew up in the woods, which means he can skip across mud banks and through scrub like his feet aren’t touching the ground. These creels are small and cheap, which is a good thing because they live in my RV and eventually rot out. As noted, fish can smell—don't contaminate the water with odors of any kind. Works great! I've fished a little in Georgia around Brunswick many years ago. Can you use regular fishing poles in creeks and rivers? My favorite is the Crooked River upstream from Prineville. The fishing for trout around me in the northeast is equally fun on small streams however we mostly have brook and brown trout rather than rainbows. I wouldn't dare to show up fishing anywhere without the proper license.... Dan Harmon (author) from Boise, Idaho on October 27, 2011: Those surroundings are half the reason I'm there; as you can see from the hub I seldom find monsters in the areas I fish in. One or two, caught at daybreak, make a wonderful breakfast with some eggs to go with it. I've tried for salmon, steelhead and a couple of times for sturgeon. A Bonnier Corporation Company. WD Curry 111 from Space Coast on October 15, 2011: Dan Harmon (author) from Boise, Idaho on September 13, 2011: It is a type of fishing I really enjoy. Looking at a creek, river, or stream and trying to find trout can be a big task in itself. Or Make It Stronger, Cracking the Mystery Behind Missouri’s Year of the Giant Buck, Deer That Never Encounter Humans: How to Shoot a Reclusive Buck, These December Deer Drive Tactics Will Save Your Season. I love eating fish. Brown Trout: Brown trout are native to Europe. There is good cover was fly fishing can be found in places you can easily them... 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