| While it seems that spring gets all of the attention | | | | attack anything that enters their area. |
| when it comes to fishing for trout, there are | | | | Trout Fishing Tip for Autumn #3- Focus on Smell |
| times in autumn that really can rival the very best | | | | A lot of anglers neglect to pay attention to their |
| spring moments. While you may be intent on | | | | hands and in particular the smell of their hands. |
| raking leaves or washing the windows, you really | | | | Trout have a very sensitive sense of smell and if |
| need to take the time out to of your autumn | | | | they notice anything that is unnatural they are |
| days to get out and fish. But how can you | | | | very unlikely to bite down on bait. With the crisp |
| guarantee yourself the most success? Listen to | | | | smell of autumn in the air you have to keep your |
| these five trout fishing tips for autumn and get | | | | hands as clean as possible. Grab a handful of fallen |
| ready to make the most of one of the most | | | | leaves, dirt or grass and rub it in your hands |
| peaceful and beautiful times of year. | | | | every half hour or so in order to get rid of any |
| Trout Fishing Tip for Autumn #1- Utilize Longer | | | | scents that will force trout to shun your bait. |
| Leaders | | | | Trout Fishing Tip for Autumn #4- Love your Light |
| In autumn, rivers and small streams can be | | | | Gear |
| surprisingly low and incredibly slow. Trout are | | | | While it is always a good idea to use light gear |
| often tired, exhausted and have seen everything | | | | when fishing for trout, it is even more important |
| come at them from all directions for the whole | | | | when aiming for trout in autumn. Ultralight gear is |
| year. They simply are not going to put up with a | | | | definitely our best bet as you approach cautious |
| fly line or the end of a leader landing right on top | | | | trout, and the lighter your gear the more bites |
| of their heads. Switch out your usual 9 foot | | | | you are going to feel on any given day. |
| leader and move to something as big as 12 or | | | | Trout Fishing Tip for Autumn #5- Hook on Gang |
| even 15 feet if you are working slow pools. | | | | Hooks |
| Trout Fishing Tip for Autumn #2- Deal with the | | | | Gang hooks are an absolute must when fishing |
| Wind and Cold Appropriately | | | | for trout in autumn. This is especially true when |
| When the wind picks up it is quite common for | | | | you are working with live bait such as worms. |
| the water to be covered with all sorts of debris | | | | There is simply no better way to present your |
| such as twigs, leaves and other things. This | | | | bait to trout, and you can opt for either pre-tied |
| makes it quite difficult for trout to tell the | | | | gang hooks or tie them yourself. Either way you |
| difference between stuff that is strewn about | | | | need to have them as a part of your fishing |
| and food. One of the best things that you can do | | | | repertoire. |
| is flick a beetle or a hopper just once during your | | | | While these tips for trout fishing in the autumn |
| drift, as this might allow the trout to pick your fly | | | | are just the tip of the iceberg, they will help you |
| up in the debris filled water. On top of that, when | | | | make the most out of your autumn fishing |
| the weather starts to turn cold and rainy it may | | | | experience. Get out there and enjoy the cool |
| be time to put the dry flies away and toss a | | | | weather, the quiet atmosphere, and the large |
| hopper or streamer pattern towards a back pool. | | | | trout that have been feeding all spring and |
| While the trout may not necessarily be hungry, | | | | summer long. |
| they are confrontational and might be willing to | | | | |