Trout

Despite its name, lake trout are not actually true trout but are considered char within the Salmonidae family, with the Arctic char as its closest… Read More »Are Lake Trout Actually Trout?

Threat(s): Rainbow trout is responsible for driving many native species into extinction or endangerment. They have eradicated frog species and threatened many native fish species… Read More »Why Are Rainbow Trout A Problem?

First you need to cut the head off just before the Pectoral fin (this fin can be nipped off or left on). This is an… Read More »Do You Cut The Head Off A Trout Before Cooking?

The guts of a fish are inedible and need to be removed before cooking. It isn’t difficult to do but if you are squeamish, get… Read More »Do You Need To Gut Trout?

Cooking the fish before deboning allows it to retain more of its natural flavor; the bones can then be quickly and effortlessly discarded. Can you… Read More »Is It Better To Debone Trout Before Or After Cooking?

The guts of a fish are inedible and need to be removed before cooking. It isn’t difficult to do but if you are squeamish, get… Read More »Can You Cook Trout With Guts In?

In general, leader butt diameter should be approximately two thirdsthe diameter of the tip of the fly line. For normal trout fishing, leader butts should… Read More »What Is The Leader For Trout?

Use size 2 through 9 for deeper waters, longer casts or areas where large trout are known to lurk. Panther Martin All Gold (PMAG) and… Read More »What Size Lure Should I Use For Trout?

Dedicated trout fishermen usually have specialized rods and reels; however, a simple multispecies rod and reel is a perfect rod for trout fishing in all… Read More »What Kind Of Rod Do You Use For Trout Fishing?

In general, trout hooks that are size 8 to 14 are going to be best. Always use barbless hooks for trout unless you plan to… Read More »Is A Size 6 Hook Too Big For Trout?