| As any true fisherman will tell you, there's really | | | | unnatural smells. |
| nothing as rewarding as spending your leisure time | | | | 3. Fishing Gear: Trout fishing usually calls for super |
| engaged in trout fishing. There are some basic | | | | light fishing gear and bait unless you intend to go |
| trout species that are available throughout the | | | | fishing the huge Great Lakes visiting Brown Trout |
| United States. These are Brown, Brook, Bull, | | | | where you will definitely require much heavier |
| Cutthroat and Rainbow trout. The methods of | | | | gear. In most cases though, a 5 foot ultra light |
| fishing trout are more or less similar for all the | | | | fishing rod coupled with ultra light reel spooled with |
| above mentioned species, although there maybe | | | | four will do just fine. With regards to the hook, a |
| few differences in size, colors and overall | | | | size 10 hook should do swimmingly and as for the |
| disposition of the fish from different groups. | | | | lure, smaller lures are recommended as well. If |
| Here are a few trout fishing tips to help you rise | | | | you want to use spinners or spoons, it's important |
| above troubled waters and catch more trout, | | | | to use those that are no heavier than one ounce |
| especially when fishing in rivers or streams: | | | | and if your choice of bait is minnow-type plugs, |
| 1. Presentation: Fishing trout is quite literally a | | | | then you should ensure they don't exceed 4 |
| battle of wits between man and fish. Trout are an | | | | inches in length. |
| intelligent species of fish and in order to hook one, | | | | 4. Clothing: When fishing trout in river or stream |
| it's important to present your choice of bait in the | | | | situations, it is recommended to avoid wearing |
| most natural way possible. Especially when fishing | | | | clothing with plain white or loud colors. This is |
| trout with live bait. This is why the use of gang | | | | because wearing such bright colors like orange or |
| hooks is recommended so that your bait appears | | | | white will make you stick out like a sore thumb |
| natural without making the fish suspicious. | | | | against the background making it easy for the |
| 2. Smell: Trout usually posses a very strong sense | | | | fish to spot you in daylight. So, it would be wise |
| of smell and they usually "sniff" bait before biting. | | | | to wear drab colors such as grey or brown in |
| But if the fish sense any unnatural odor coming | | | | order to blend in with the surroundings as far as |
| from the bait, lure, line or hook; they will be | | | | possible. This will make it harder for the trout to |
| reluctant to bite 9 times out of 10. For instance, if | | | | identify you and increase your chances of getting |
| you've just had a smoke, your hands will smell | | | | more bites. |
| similar to an ashtray and this scent will get onto | | | | So, the next time you go trout fishing, keep |
| the bait when you touch it immediately thereafter. | | | | these tips in mind and you can be assured of |
| This will often drive trout away, which is why it's | | | | getting a far greater number of bites than you |
| important to rub your hands with dirt or weeds | | | | usually do. |
| from time to time to get rid of any unwanted | | | | |