Trout

Effective throughout the year, whether fished in small streams or trolled in open water lakes, they are used almost anywhere. Spinners are good for trout… Read More »Do Trout Hit Spinners?

For ordinary-sized trout, small spoons that weigh 1/32 to 1/8 ounce are adequate. Fished on 4-pound-test line and a quick-action spinning rod, they can be… Read More »What Spoons Do You Use For Trout?

Most standard nymphs or dry flies work great. Beadhead nymphs, generic dries, and any “match-the-hatch” flies are a go-to. Once they start to put on… Read More »What Bait Do You Use For Tiger Trout?

The answer is, yes, trout can see a braided line. More specifically, trouts have great vision. Luckily, pink fluorocarbon, clear monofilament, and fluorocarbon won’t be… Read More »Can Trout See Braid?

1. Garlic Attracts Trout. The sharp sense of smell that trout possess means they can easily catch a specific scent in the water. Adding garlic… Read More »Does Garlic Attract Trout?

Anyone who has cooked a trout caught in a small forest lake may be familiar with the problem: it tastes earthy. “The distinctive earthy taste… Read More »Should Trout Taste Earthy?

Hatchery brook trout often do not have the brilliant orange flanks and pectoral/pelvic fins. Some hatchery rainbow trout will not have the deep magenta/pink stripe… Read More »How Can You Tell The Difference Between Wild And Trout?

The only way to determine the difference between this and other trout is to look at the spots. There are numerous spots along the flanks,… Read More »How Can You Tell A Brown Trout From A Sea Trout?

Rainbow trout derive their name from their beautiful, multi-hued coloration. Their bodies are blue, green, or yellowish, shading to silvery white on the underside, with… Read More »Why Is It Called Rainbow Trout?

Even though the average size of brown trout is somewhat smaller than that of the rainbow trout in many waters, both of these trout species… Read More »Are Brown Or Rainbow Trout Bigger?