Trout

A fierce predator of small fish and flying insects, the brown trout is widespread in our freshwater rivers. Are trout carnivorous fish? At temperatures of… Read More »Is Trout A Predatory Fish?

As mentioned single hook barbless is my preferred choice especially for trout fishing. I use standard pattern hooks for fly and small presentations such as… Read More »Do You Need Barbless Hooks For Trout?

The easiest way to tell these species apart is by looking at the lower fins which will have white edges on a brook trout but… Read More »What’S The Difference Between A Brook Trout And A Brown Trout?

It’s not like a barracuda or a piranha by any means. You don’t even have the stinging barbs that you might find on a catfish.… Read More »Do Trout Have Barbs?

As a group, trout are somewhat bony, but the flesh is generally considered to be tasty. The flavor of the flesh is heavily influenced by… Read More »Is Trout A Bony Fish?

Do trout bite at night? This is especially true for brown trout, which feed very actively during the hours of darkness, but also applies to… Read More »Do Stocked Trout Eat At Night?

A male Trout is referred to as a Cock, and a female is known as a Hen. The obvious difference between a Cock and a… Read More »What Is The Male For Trout?

The reality is that Trout are very fragile species of fish. Especially stockers. The odds of any cut bow stocker surviving a size 12 treble… Read More »Can Trout Survive After Swallowing A Hook?

Catch and release – the quick guide Use barbless hooks. Bring the fish to the net as quickly as possible. Keep the fish in the… Read More »How Do You Deal With Trout Catch And Release?

A male generally will develop a hooked snout, or “kype,” on its lower jaw. And, male trout generally will be more elongated and have brighter… Read More »What Is The Difference Between A Male And Female Rainbow Trout?