Fly Fishin’

Before practicing any sport, it is good to know all the hidden tips & tricks of the game.

Before going in for trout fishing, you must understand some exclusive lures & the baits that you would use to accomplish the task. There are several ideas that can be implied and their success or failure would only be decided once you try them. Yet, here is a brief list of some tips that would help you pack better for the trip.

Here are some tips that would help you become a pro in Trout Fishing:

1. Rod & Reel

The key requisites for all sorts of fishing expedition are the rod & the reel. While some fishermen prefer using a fly rod for the job, many others yet prefer using the rod & the reel. While using the rods, here are some facts you must keep in mind:

a. It should be light in weight.

b. The length must be from 4 to 5 feet long.

c. The reel must be light duty spinning one or the spin casting reel.

d. The test line ought to be 4 to 6 pounds.

e. It must have bronze hooks that are #10 to #14.

f. It must be able to perform some small split shots.

g. The other related accessories include small knife & others.

2. Types of Lures

Fishing lures vary with each type of fishing. For trout fishing these are the following lures commonly used by the fishermen:

a. The fishermen determine the lure on the basis of the fish type, style, size, etc.

b. The fishermen learn them with experience.

c. Spinners, jigs & other minnow imitators serve as good trout lures.

d. Many colors colors & styles can work out.

e. Some good starters are Gold-Browns, Copper-Brookies and Silver-Rainbows.

3. Types of Bait

a. The market is flooded with varied kinds of baits, and the fact is that trout are very choosy & unpredictable.

b. They may like any bait any time. In fact the same trout might love a certain type of bait today & **** it tomorrow.

c. You may also try asking the other trout fishers of the area to get an idea for the baiting for the day.

d. Never-the-less, you must be prepared with different types of baits together. In case one fails, just switch to another.

e. Nightcrawler worm is one of the best known live baits for trout fishing.

f. They are quite easy to use.

g. They are readily available in the market.

h. Their weight is easily manageable.

i. Above all troutrs love the nightcrawler worms.

j. Other popular options are Hellgramites & water worms.

k. Some regular worms are quite small & hence hard to cast.

l. The small minnow also at times works well, dependent on the season & the type of the trouts.



By: Abhishek Agarwal

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Southern California has a vast array of streams running through its mountains which are stocked regularly with trout during the cooler months. Although we will be concerning ourselves mainly with these ‘stocked’ fish, many of these streams also contain ‘native’ trout which may be caught year round. In this article, we will be discussing the equipment and tackle needed to catch these sometimes elusive fish.

Before you can even begin, you will need a rod and reel (Although you could just as easily use something as simple as a stick with fishing line and a hook?). Ultra-light tackle is preferable, as it is smaller, lighter and more sensitive than its normal (or heavy duty) counter parts. Fishing line comes in many pound (lb.) test ratings, but 2 to 4 lbs. test is best for stream fishing as it is of a small diameter which makes it harder for the fishes to see underwater. This light line is also ok since most of the fish caught will be less than one pound. Many anglers find that a fly fishing rig works well too, but unless you have experience fly fishing it can be a daunting task on the small mountain streams.

The only other things we will need to begin are hooks, weights, and bait. For hooks, treble hooks in the 14 – 16 range work best for these smaller trout, and cheese baits stay on these best. There are also small salmon egg hooks if you chose to us salmon eggs as bait, but you can also just put 3 eggs on one hook and save from having 2 types of hooks. For weight, small lead ‘split-shot’ work best as you can add and remove them as needed. Split-shot come in many sizes, but it is sometimes easier to get the smaller and use what is needed than the larger and not be able to put the amount weight you want. Lastly we will need some sort of bait (although spinner bait and spoons can be used, bait is easier in these small streams). Bait can be commercially packaged salmon eggs, cheeses and other so called trout baits, but what I personally found to work best is plain old Velveeta cheese. You may also want to try corn, worms, live bugs or dry flies– the choice is yours.

Now for the fishing part, almost - but if you are 16 years of age or older, you will need to purchase a fishing license for a small fee (this helps to pay for the fish we are trying to catch). All that is left now is to find one of the many streams that are stocked, find a good fishin’ hole and catch a few trout for dinner.

In the next part, we will cover some actual techniques for fishing the streams of the mountains of Southern California.



By: Jonathan Parker

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Sorting over the wide range of displays of trout fishing lures at the sporting stores and bait shops are in few times overwhelming especially when you are just a beginner. Often what anglers might recommend you, are those trout fishing lures that fishermen find eye-catching and attractive. The factor of trout might be neglected in the issue. Moreover, selecting the best types of the fly, the line and the action of the rod for trout fishing is very crucial as choosing the lures in catching the perfect fish.

Trout are available in many various sizes, so it is very important to match trout lures of the tackles that you choose to use among the other equipments. Ordinarily, lighter line and rod requires lighter trout fishing lures. For catching smaller panfish, very light trout fishing lures are best to use. These are also advisable for making trout to move from plants and hide through the surface. Keep in mind that trout fishing lures are not just simple wet and dry equipments. These flies also have spinners that are truly excellent for getting the trout from hiding and making them bite in the lures.

Oftentimes, the equipments for trout fishing are described as either dressed or plain. The difference between the two is very obvious. A plain lure are often brown, gray, green or others in body color. It has a silver spinner and in the end, it has a single or treble hook. On the other hand, dressed lures most of the time are more colorful and might have additional feathers through the hooks or tails and hair wings in the spinner. The body is also colorful. Trout fishing lures vary in different styles; some might be monochromatic while others might be patterned.

Small crank baits can also be used for trout fishing. These are ideal to use for fishing when you are positioned near the weed bed because it appears like the very tiny minnow baits.

Most trout fishing lures are available in stipulated packages and combinations, which are helpful for starters. When buying a combination package, you may try to pick assorted styles and sizes of trout fishing lures. Also keep a record of the different types of lures that work good in many different water conditions, temperature and different fishing spots like whether you fish in lakes or streams. This trout record or journal will serve as lecture notes for you in your future fishing sessions. This will enable you to identify the good styles and type of trout fishing lures that fits best for the spots where you fish and enjoy.



By: Abhishek Agarwal

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