| Trout are a favorite catch for most anglers. These | | | | stream when you're after trout. The shadow cast by |
| clever fish are plentiful almost everywhere fishing is | | | | the leader and line may frighten the trout. You want to |
| popular. Species of trout vary according to their | | | | cast so that the only thing the trout see is the fly. |
| aquatic environment. | | | | 4. Fish the lower end of pools first, and make that first |
| Brook trout abound in cooler northern climes, | | | | cast the best cast. Trout are more likely to strike at a |
| particularly in western Canada. Rainbow trout multiply | | | | lure that lands just over his private space. Even if you |
| on the Pacific Slope from California to Alaska. Brown | | | | see trout in the middle or upper end of the pool, you'll |
| trout, however, love environments in most of the | | | | have better luck if you cast to the lower end. |
| United States and Canada. But brown trout are rare in | | | | 5. Trout fishing can test the patience of the most |
| Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, Kentucky, Missouri, North | | | | sedate angler. They're moody and very particular |
| Dakota, Kansas, Arkansas, and Texas. | | | | about the lure they'll strike at. You may have better |
| When you're fishing for trout, these tips will help you | | | | luck with a fly with less hackle or with a spent-wing or |
| win more of these crafty water critters. | | | | fan-wing lure. |
| 1. Don't grease your leader. A greased leader will not | | | | 6. If you're not catching trout, try changing your |
| sink far enough, and it will be more difficult to pick the | | | | technique! River and stream trout behave differently |
| line and lure up when you have a catch. A greased | | | | than lake trout. What worked at the reservoir may not |
| leader that floats will cast a scary shadow on the | | | | work at a babbling brook. Try trolling instead of casting. |
| stream bottom and scare the trout away from your | | | | Change your bait or look for water that's warmer or |
| lure. | | | | cooler. Try a different type of hook. Study different |
| 2. The dry fly is best to secure plenty of trout because | | | | species and know what attracts them. |
| it's less likely to sink or drag in the current. And the | | | | Trout are some of the best eating around for the |
| current and pools are the best places to attract and | | | | enthusiastic angler and family. And they're a worthy |
| catch delicious trout. You'll have to experiment with the | | | | opponent. Clever and crafty, trout will test your angling |
| dry lure in currents and pools to try your luck in angling | | | | ability. But if you follow these simple tips, you're more |
| for trout. | | | | likely to come home with enough trout for a fish feast! |
| 3. It's better to fish downstream or at one side of the | | | | |