Friday, March 22, 2013

3 Fishing Tips for Trout to Help You Catch Those Trophies

By Eun Flanders


If you really desire to see yourself as a renowned trout fisherman, then fish for them in the wild. This is quite a bit different and way more complicated than fishing for trout at hatcheries. To put it another way, it's like going after game that has completely lived among the wild, rather than game that has been raised with some TLC.

You will find that each animal has been given by nature a special attribute or ability to use for protection. And brown trout are no exception, as are other fish, and in this case it's their exceptionally sensitive lateral line. Down the length of the body of the trout runs a series of nerves that act like a pressure transducer. How this works is that any pressure the trout senses, such as someone walking along the bank of the stream they are in, alerts them. We're not kidding you. Watch an experienced trout angler sometime. You may see that some avid fishers even resort to crawling so as not to alert the trout. You can always spot an inexperienced fisherman because they walk just like normal. Or even worse, they just plunge into the water wearing hip waders. And they wonder why they never catch anything after spending all day "fishing."

Striving to become a successful trout fisherman means you have to learn a few things about the fish. By their nature, trout have a preference for water with a higher oxygen content. When you're at a fishing site, evaluate the water while keeping the oxygen levels of the different areas in mind. If you see water that is stirred up near the surface, it will most likely have a higher level of oxygen. If you look at the surface, it's a simple matter to recognize spots that are still and others that have become agitated. Is the water churning due to obstacles in the water? This is what you need to look for. How about faster running water rather than slow moving water? You have to look for the signs and they're not hard to spot, but this is where knowledge will help you find trout. You might not realize that the phases of the moon have an effect on trout, but they do and you can find a greater amount of activity when the moon is in the right places during its phases. Obviously, if you want to take advantage of this, you'll need to be out fishing on the water or at least standing along a bank. Weather is another thing that has an effect on fish and trout, specifically. You'll have to learn about weather conditions and how they will influence the dissolved oxygen in the water. Plus, it is harder to go after trout on a bright and sunny, clear-blue sky kind of day. Because of their strong senses, you might be blown away at how simple it is for them to hear and see you coming. They can see you up on the bank, so you should be as silent as you can be and of course try not to be seen by them.

And this is about maintaining your tackle and gear in proper shape and condition. This type of information is known as "best practices" and you will benefit from adhering to them in the long run. The examples below are what you need to memorize and put into practice faithfully. Make it a habit to inspect every piece of gear and tackle in your tackle box that you will be using and sharpen all your hooks. One very important task you shouldn't neglect is to carefully inspect your knots and your line for weak spots. Make sure to replace any parts of your line that are frayed, or weak, and if you find any loose knots, tie them again. Your setup is only as strong as its weakest link. You could lose the biggest trout you've ever landed by not paying attention to this small task.

When the trout see you bait, the naturalness of its appearance will guide the trout as to whether to "take the bait" or pass it by. There is a connection between the length of your fishing pole and the diameter of the line you choose.

You can find all kind of stuff that you can use while fishing so you can focus more on fishing. Be on the lookout for what can make you more efficient, and having to walk back to the side of the stream for something you need is not efficient. You will be more successful when you learn how to be totally still and quiet so the fish do not detect you. Watch trout anglers with more experience, and you will see how they avoid movement. Always be certain that you are aware of the local conditions and that your tackle and gear are appropriate. If you don't, you'll just be making things harder on yourself. And be sure to learn the tools of your trout fishing trade to help ensure rewarding days on the water.




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