tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362494252024-03-14T08:03:36.937-07:00Trout Fishing TipsTrout Fishing Tips, News, & More! We stay informed in order to give you the information you need to catch more trout!Sherrylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10382159260491542185noreply@blogger.comBlogger424125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36249425.post-12399503514749818412012-10-05T13:33:00.001-07:002012-10-05T16:52:21.393-07:00How to Trout FishTrout fishing is a fun activity for the whole family. But if you've never trout fished before, it can seem challenging ... and even very frustrating at times.<br />
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The secret to catching trout, is understanding them. Trout are more active at certain times of the year than at others. Knowing <a href="http://www.troutfishinghelp.com/blog/2006/10/what-do-trout-eat.html">what trout like to feed on</a> (as well as their <a href="http://troutfishinghelp.blogspot.com/2006/10/trout-feeding-habits.html">feeding habits</a>) play a key role too. And lastly, having the right fishing gear is also important.<br />
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While I've devoted an entire <a href="http://www.troutfishinghelp.com/eBook.htm">eBook to helping master trout fishing</a>, I thought I'd share a few basic tips here to help folks learn to trout fish. <br />
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First step in learning to trout fish is getting the right gear. You need a trout rod (or light action fishing rod). You can pick up a descent one fairly cheaply at Walmart and the guy in the sporting good section should be able to help you. Fly rods are different than spinning rods and so first you'll have to decide which kind of trout fishing you'd like to (fly fishing or spinning). Again, the guy at the store should be able to help you pick the right rod, reel and line.<br />
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If you're using a spinning rod, I suggest using 2-6 lb test line. Most new spinning rods come with 8-lb test on them (if the reel is pre-sprooled), but I always re-sprool the reel once I get it home. While 8-lb test will work in some lakes, 4 or 6-lb test is better. Smaller test line makes it harder for trout to see the line in the water.<br />
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Hooks and flies. If you're fly fishing, you'll want to buy an assortment of <a href="http://troutfishinghelp.blogspot.com/2008/07/10-best-trout-flies.html">trout flies</a>. You can either purchase these individually, or you can buy a <a href="http://troutfishinghelp.blogspot.com/2008/09/try-darker-lures-this-fall-trout-season.html">pre-packaged assortment</a>. If you're spin fishing, you'll want to purchase single or treble hooks size 10-16. I tend to like size 12 hooks, personally.<br />
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How you rig the pole, depends on where you plan to fish. Fishing in streams and rivers require a different setup than fishing in lakes. Figuring out the best rig can be one of the more challenging parts of trout fishing. However, if you're new to trout fishing, I suggest you fish in a lake, and preferably within a day or two of stocking (you're more likely to have success). Fishing rivers and streams is more challenging, which in turn can be more frustrating if you're a beginner.<br />
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For lake fishing, your best bet it to start with a bottom fishing rig or bobber rig. You can learn <a href="http://troutfishinghelp.blogspot.com/2012/10/fishing-for-beginners-getting-started.html">how to set up a bottom fishing rig by clicking here</a> and watching the videos. For <a href="http://troutfishinghelp.blogspot.com/2011/01/fishing-with-bobbers.html">help with bobbers</a>, click here. To Tie the hook (or fly) on to the line, you'll most likely want to use a <a href="http://troutfishinghelp.blogspot.com/2012/10/how-to-tie-clinch-knot.html">clinch knot or an improved clinch knot</a>. <br />
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Once you have the gear and bait, you're ready to head to the lake. Fall is one of the best times of the year to trout fish because trout are more active (mostly due to cooler temps and plenty of food sources). So if you're just learning how to trout fish, Fall is an excellent time to get out there and start learning! Your success rate will be much higher. Here are some <a href="http://troutfishinghelp.blogspot.com/2012/10/fall-trout-fishing-tips.html">Fall Trout Fishing Tips</a> to help you! And If you're new to trout fishing, here are <a href="http://troutfishinghelp.blogspot.com/2007/07/8-sure-fire-trout-fishing-tips.html">8-Sure Fire Trout Tips</a> to help you get started Quickly!<br />
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Learning how to trout fish isn't as hard as it sounds. Hopefully the tips and links above will help you learn more quickly. For more detailed information and tips on <a href="http://www.troutfishinghelp.com/eBook.htm">how to trout fish, click here</a>. Sherrylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10382159260491542185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36249425.post-25406296285644266802012-10-03T12:11:00.000-07:002012-10-03T12:11:11.127-07:00Fall Trout Fishing TipsFall it one of the best trout fishing seasons and we've shared many tips in the past to help folks catch more trout! Not only does trout activity increase during the Fall months, but anglers are typically more comfortable in the Fall months as well (especially those of us living in desert regions). <br />
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To help you catch more trout, I wanted to share some of the best Fall Trout Fishing Tips available! Just click the links below for more information. <br />
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<a href="http://www.orvis.com/intro.aspx?subject=4412" target="_blank">Orvis' Secrets to Fall Trout Fishing</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.gameandfishmag.com/2010/10/13/fishing_trout-fishing_fall_brown_trout_fishing_tips_1010/" target="_blank">Fall Brown Trout Fishing Tips </a><br />
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<a href="http://chasintailsoutdoors.com/fishing-tips.php?rid=15" target="_blank">Fall Speckled Trout Fishing</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/trtinfo_fall.htm" target="_blank">Fall Trout Fishing in New Jersey </a><br />
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<a href="http://fishandboat.com/anglerboater/2006/04julaug/feat1fall.pdf" target="_blank">Fall Trout Fishing in Pennsylvania</a><br />
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<a href="http://troutfishinghelp.blogspot.com/2007/10/fall-trout-fishing-in-utah.html">Fall Trout Fishing in Utah</a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.greatnorthernoutdoors.net/fallbrookies1010" target="_blank">Fly Fishing Tips for Catching Fall Brook Trout</a><br />
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<a href="http://caltrout.org/2011/10/the-top-fall-fly-fishing-tips-of-californias-fly-fishing-guides/" target="_blank">Top Fall Fly Fishing Tips by California Guides</a><br />
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If you've never been trout fishing before, Fall is one of the best times to get out there and start. Because trout are more active in the Fall months, you're more likely to have an easier time catching them - which in turn, will make the experience more enjoyable. There is plenty of information on this site to help the beginner fisherman get started, and loads more in the "<a href="http://www.troutfishinghelp.com/trout-fishing-tips.htm">Trout Fishing Tip</a>s" eBook.<br />
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For more <a href="http://troutfishinghelp.blogspot.com/2011/10/fall-trout-fishing.html">Fall trout fishing tips, click here.</a><br />
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<br />Sherrylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10382159260491542185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36249425.post-50287667163219781462012-10-02T08:10:00.000-07:002012-10-03T12:12:21.467-07:00How to Tie a Clinch KnotThe Clinch Knot is the most often knot used by many trout anglers. This knot is primarily used to tie your hook onto your fishing line. It offers more strength than a granny knot, so mastering this knot is essential to fishing.<br />
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The video below does a good job of showing you how to tie a standard clinch knot. To make it easier to see how the knot is tied, the video uses a carabiner (instead of a fish hook) and rope (instead of fishing line). But you should have no problem tying the clinch knot on your own fishing hook after watching this video.<br />
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While the video above shows you how to tie a standard clinch knot, this knot has been improved upon. The "improved clinch knot" is very similar and only contains one extra step at the end. The advantage of the improved clinch knot is extra strength. The video below shows you how to tie the improved clinch knot. </div>
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Sherrylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10382159260491542185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36249425.post-2048108268647053762012-10-02T07:56:00.003-07:002012-10-05T16:51:16.646-07:00Fishing for Beginners - Getting StartedWhile the videos in this post may will be too basic for some anglers, they'll be perfect for those who have <a href="http://troutfishinghelp.blogspot.com/2012/10/how-to-trout-fish.html">never fished before but are anxious to learn</a>. These videos are for the person who just bought their first fishing rod and need help getting it set up.<br />
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This is one of the best lake fishing rigs you can use to catch trout. I've had a lot of success using this rig over the years and provided more detail about it (and other rigs) in the "<a href="http://www.troutfishinghelp.com/trout-fishing-tips.htm">Trout Fishing Tips</a>" eBook.</div>
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The three videos above will help you get your rod set up as well as your first trout fishing rig. Of course, there's still a lot more trout fishing. The "<a href="http://www.troutfishinghelp.com/trout-fishing-tips.htm">Trout Fishing Tips</a>" eBook offers a lot more information and tips geared toward helping you catch more trout. You'll also find plenty more of trout fishing tips on this site!</div>
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Sherrylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10382159260491542185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36249425.post-17079378192925766662012-10-01T15:48:00.001-07:002012-10-01T15:48:19.156-07:00Float Fishing Tips for Rainbow TroutFloat fishing is one of many techniques used to catch trout. It's primary used in rivers in and streams where there's a little current to help carry the float downstream.<br />
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The video below not only shows you how to set up a float fishing rig, but offers tips on using it effectively. Note that also though the anglers in this video are using a fly rod, the rig and technique will work with a spinning rod as well.<br />
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Why does this technique work? It's because trout are lazy! In rivers and streams they often position themselves in the water so that the current brings food directly to them. The idea behind this technique is to make your bait offering move with the current and look like a natural food source to trout lying in wait. <br />
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For <a href="http://troutfishinghelp.blogspot.com/2011/03/float-fishing-for-trout.html">more Float Fishing Tips, click here</a>. </div>
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For <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FFloat-Fishing-Steelhead-Techniques-Tackle%2Fdp%2F1571880399%3Fie%3DUTF8%26s%3Dbooks%26qid%3D1180630669%26sr%3D1-7&tag=wowzerwebs-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325" target="_blank">Float Fishing Tips for Steelhead, click here</a>. </div>
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For help <a href="http://troutfishinghelp.blogspot.com/2010/12/rigging-pink-plastic-worms-for.html">rigging plastic worms, click here</a>. </div>
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Sherrylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10382159260491542185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36249425.post-21189564146005448392012-01-10T08:54:00.001-07:002012-01-10T08:56:44.218-07:00Fishing with Nymphs - For BeginnersNow that the weather has turned cold again, trout have gone deeper in the water again seeking comfort and food. Nymphs are a great source of food for trout during the Winter and Spring months. Nymphs are immature insects that start life underwater and then emerge to the surface when reaching maturity. <br />
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When fishing with artificial flies, the trick is to make them look as real and natural as possible. When fly fishing, casting your nymph upstream and letting it sink as it rides the current downstream helps. Letting the fly rest on the bottom and rise to the top gives the appearance of a natural nymph emerging to the surface. <br />
The video below demonstrates this technique.<br />
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Here's another great video - demonstrating the use strike indicators and fishing a double nymph rig.<br />
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You don't have to be a fly fisher to fish with nymphs. Many spin fishers fish with nymphs too! If you're nymphing with a spinning rod, you'll want to use a float. There's a <a href="http://www.fishwithjd.com/2009/07/12/fly-fishing-with-a-spinning-rod/" target="_blank">great article on spin fishing with nymphs</a> that shows you how to rig your pole and offers fly selection advice and more. <br />
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If you're having trouble catching trout, try fishing with nymphs!Sherrylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10382159260491542185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36249425.post-77941400587196958272012-01-08T16:51:00.001-07:002012-01-08T16:51:44.259-07:00Fly Fishing for Trout - Part 6This is the final video in the Fly Fishing for Trout video series by Gary Borger. In this series, Gary continues his discussion on fly selection and presentation on the water. He also covers how to tie to a <i>perfection loop knot</i> for quick leader changes. <br />
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You can watch the rest of the videos in the Fly Fishing for Trout series by clicking the links below:<br />
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<a href="http://troutfishinghelp.blogspot.com/2011/04/fly-fishing-for-trout.html">Fly Fishing for Trout - Part 1</a><br />
<a href="http://troutfishinghelp.blogspot.com/2011/11/fly-fishing-for-trout-part-2.html">Fly Fishing for Trout - Part 2</a><br />
<a href="http://troutfishinghelp.blogspot.com/2011/11/fly-fishing-for-trout-part-3.html">Fly Fishing for Trout - Part 3</a><br />
<a href="http://troutfishinghelp.blogspot.com/2011/12/fly-fishing-for-trout-part-4.html">Fly Fishing for Trout - Part 4</a><br />
<a href="http://troutfishinghelp.blogspot.com/2011/12/fly-fishing-for-trout-part-5.html" target="_blank">Fly Fishing for Trout - Part 5</a>Sherrylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10382159260491542185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36249425.post-7707805952783464372011-12-22T07:35:00.000-07:002011-12-22T07:35:03.892-07:00Fly Fishing for Trout - Part 5Part 5 of the Fly Fishing for Trout video series discusses various insects that trout eat and compares those insects to artificial flies. It also discusses casting and fishing techniques that help attract trout to your artificial fly.<br />
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<li><a href="http://troutfishinghelp.blogspot.com/2011/11/fly-fishing-for-trout-part-2.html">Fly Fishing for Trout - Part 2</a></li>
<li><a href="http://troutfishinghelp.blogspot.com/2011/11/fly-fishing-for-trout-part-3.html">Fly Fishing for Trout - Part 3</a></li>
<li><a href="http://troutfishinghelp.blogspot.com/2011/12/fly-fishing-for-trout-part-4.html">Fly Fishing for Trout - Part 4</a></li>
</ul>Sherrylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10382159260491542185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36249425.post-43071180193072439022011-12-20T11:52:00.000-07:002011-12-20T11:52:23.072-07:00Fly Fishing for Trout - Part 4Below is the 4th video in the Fly Fishing for Trout series by Gary Borger. This video covers insects and fly patterns that have been proven effective to catch trout.<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">Click the links below to see more lessons in the Fly Fishing for Trout video series:</div><ul><li> <a href="http://troutfishinghelp.blogspot.com/2011/04/fly-fishing-for-trout.html">Fly Fishing for Trout - Part 1</a></li>
<li><a href="http://troutfishinghelp.blogspot.com/2011/11/fly-fishing-for-trout-part-2.html">Fly Fishing for Trout - Part 2</a></li>
<li><a href="http://troutfishinghelp.blogspot.com/2011/11/fly-fishing-for-trout-part-3.html">Fly Fishing for Trout - Part 3</a></li>
</ul>Sherrylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10382159260491542185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36249425.post-68460266725185664752011-11-15T10:19:00.001-07:002011-11-15T10:22:39.681-07:00Fly Fishing for Trout - Part 3Below is part 3 of the Fly Fishing for Trout video series. This video lesson covers the basics of roll and overhand casting. The video also covers the common mistakes made when fly casting. It also discusses trout feeding lanes and how to fish them.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Click the links below to see more lessons in the Fly Fishing for Trout video series:</div><ul><li> <a href="http://troutfishinghelp.blogspot.com/2011/04/fly-fishing-for-trout.html">Fly Fishing for Trout - Part 1</a></li>
<li><a href="http://troutfishinghelp.blogspot.com/2011/11/fly-fishing-for-trout-part-2.html">Fly Fishing for Trout - Part 2</a></li>
</ul>Sherrylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10382159260491542185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36249425.post-34412439381902532812011-11-14T12:25:00.001-07:002011-11-15T10:20:29.344-07:00Fly Fishing for Trout - Part 2A while back we started posting a video series designed to help folks fly fish for trout. You can view part 1 of the <a href="http://troutfishinghelp.blogspot.com/2011/04/fly-fishing-for-trout.html">Fly Fishing For Trout Video series by clicking here</a>. <br />
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You can watch part 2 of this video series below. This lesson covers fly casting, cinch knots and more. You'll how to perform a roll cast as well as fish a section of water in a river. Gary Borger is a master trout angler and does an excellent job of providing help to those wishing to fly fish for trout!<br />
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To see <a href="http://troutfishinghelp.blogspot.com/2011/04/fly-fishing-for-trout.html">Part 1 of Fly Fishing for Trout, click here</a>.<br />
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To see <a href="http://troutfishinghelp.blogspot.com/2011/11/fly-fishing-for-trout-part-3.html">Part 3 of Fly Fishing for Trout, click here</a>.Sherrylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10382159260491542185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36249425.post-61384619337273435582011-10-31T11:56:00.000-07:002011-10-31T11:56:39.565-07:00Arizona County Lakes Recently Stocked with TroutThe Arizona Fish and Game Department has been busy stocking trout in various lakes and streams around Arizona this month. And in November, Watson Lake will get its first stocking of trout for the winter. This is only the second time in decades that Watson Lake has had trout planted in it.<br />
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The Lower Salt River near Phoenix will also be stocked with rainbow trout in November. <br />
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For more information about this series of <a href="http://www.dcourier.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1086&ArticleID=99576" target="blank">trout stockings in Arizona waters, click here</a>.Sherrylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10382159260491542185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36249425.post-11688436665044645632011-10-26T10:48:00.000-07:002012-10-03T12:11:51.900-07:00Fall Trout FishingNow that temperatures are cooling off in many parts of the country, trout fishing should start heating up! It's no secret that Fall is one of the best times for trout fishing activity. Cooler surface water temps make for a more comfortable environment for trout.<br />
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If you've never trout fished before or are looking to take your kids fishing, this is the perfect opportunity. Kids will enjoy fishing a lot more if they're actually catching fish and so taking them fishing during the fall months will better their chances.<br />
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Below are some fall trout fishing tips.<br />
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<li><a href="http://troutfishinghelp.blogspot.com/2008/09/try-darker-lures-this-fall-trout-season.html">Try Darker Lures this Fall</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.troutfishinghelp.com/blog/2006/10/trout-feeding-habits.html">Trout Feeding Habits</a></li>
<li><a href="http://troutfishinghelp.blogspot.com/2012/10/fall-trout-fishing-tips.html">Fall Trout Fishing Tips </a></li>
<li><a href="http://troutfishinghelp.blogspot.com/2007/10/fall-trout-fishing-in-utah.html">Fall Trout Fishing in Utah</a></li>
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Sherrylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10382159260491542185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36249425.post-88681690239082542692011-04-03T15:13:00.001-07:002011-11-14T12:26:21.997-07:00Fly Fishing for Trout<div style="text-align: left;">It's that time of year again ... the weather is warming up, and trout activity is heating up! If you've ever wanted to learn how to fly fish for trout, this video is for you! It's the first video on a 6-part series and covers the basics of fly fishing for trout - including what kind of <a href="http://troutfishinghelp.blogspot.com/2006/10/trout-feeding-habits.html">insects trout eat</a>. </div><br />
While this information is important to all trout anglers, it's especially important to the fly fisher because they're using artificial flies that are designed to mimic real insects. This first video, talks a lot about different insects and how it applies to selecting flies. It also covers trout lies (i.e., places in the water where trout tend to hold).<br />
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Even if you're not interested in fly fishing, the information in the video is useful to all trout anglers. <br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">To see <a href="http://troutfishinghelp.blogspot.com/2011/11/fly-fishing-for-trout-part-2.html">Part 2 of Fly Fishing for Trout, click here</a>. </div></div>Sherrylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10382159260491542185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36249425.post-4891321699542654582011-03-20T16:11:00.000-07:002011-03-20T16:11:38.598-07:00Conquering the Northwest LakesThe <a href="http://www.psff.org/" target="blank">Pugett Sound Fly Fishers</a> are offering a one day seminar titled, "Conquering the Northwest Lakes" on April 9, 2011. Members and non-members are invited to attend this seminar (cost is $65 for non-members and $40 for members). <br />
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The seminar will share key strategies and tactics for fishing the Northwest Lakes, ten habits for success, hatch guide, fishing tips for for bad days, and more!<br />
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For more information about the "<a blank="blank" href="http://www.psff.org/PDF%27s/PhilRowleyBrochure.pdf">Conquering the Northwest Lakes" seminar, click here</a>.<br />
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For more <a href="http://www.troutfishinghelp.com/trout-fishing-events.htm">trout fishing events, click here</a>. Sherrylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10382159260491542185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36249425.post-37394554009059472202011-03-19T15:54:00.000-07:002011-03-19T15:54:20.642-07:002-Day Fly Fishing Seminar for WomenIf you're woman and live in New York, you may be interested in this 2-Day Fly Fishing Seminar which will be held <b>May 14 and 15, 2011</b>. The clinic is intended to give women a relaxed and comfortable environment to learn fly fishing as well as improve their skills. Women will learn everything from beginning fly fishing to advanced tips and techniques. <br />
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The seminar will take place at the NYS DEC Salmon River Fish Hatchery, 2133 Co. Rte. 22, Altmar. <br />
Classes will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 14 and Sunday, May 15. Breakfast and lunch are provided.<br />
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The <b>deadline to register is April 30, 2011</b>. Registration is $20 per day and $35 for both days. Participants must be age 18 or older and have a current New York State fishing license. Class size will be limited to 20 students.<br />
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For more information, about the <a href="http://blog.syracuse.com/outdoors/2011/03/two-day_fly_fishing_seminar_fo.html">women's fly fishing seminar, click here</a>.Sherrylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10382159260491542185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36249425.post-11950554952665096692011-03-08T14:54:00.000-07:002011-03-08T14:54:24.254-07:00Trout Fishing Tips for SpringAlthough this past week has been a bit cooler than expected in some parts of the world, it won't be long before the Spring trout fishing season starts heating up! Once the weather warms up a bit more, trout will become active predators and feeders. Here's a few <a href="http://www.troutfishinghelp.com/trout-fishing-tips.htm">trout fishing tips</a> to help you catch more trout this spring.<br />
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First, as water temps warm up a bit, trout will be moving closer to the surface and near shallow banks. Warmer, oxygenated water will wake trout out of the sluggish state they've been in during the cold winter months. This means they will begin actively preying on other fish and aquatic insects. <br />
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While artificial lures and power bait continue to produce results in the Spring, fishing with <a href="http://troutfishinghelp.blogspot.com/2006/10/trout-feeding-habits.html">natural baits</a> can produce even better results this time of year. Night crawlers, mealworms, minnows, shrimp, eggs, and the like are natural food sources for trout. These baits also have natural odors associated with them which attract hungry trout!<br />
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Since trout are feeding near the surface, you want to fish near the surface ... though you may still need to experiment with a different depths. <a href="http://troutfishinghelp.blogspot.com/2009/01/reading-rivers-for-trout-lies.html">Learning to read trout lies</a> and moving water will help you pick good fishing locations. <br />
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If you do want to give your favorite lure a try, here's a great article by Game and Fish Magazine on <a href="http://www.gameandfishmag.com/fishing/trout-fishing/gf_aa046603a/" target="blank">10 Great Spring Trout Lures. </a><br />
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If you're new to trout fishing, check out our <a href="http://troutfishinghelp.blogspot.com/2007/04/how-to-catch-trout-introduction.html">beginning trout fishing article</a>. There's no time like the present to learn how to trout fish!Sherrylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10382159260491542185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36249425.post-17134594008492534272011-03-07T14:03:00.000-07:002011-03-07T14:03:15.545-07:00Last Trout Stocking in Santee LakesThe last of the trout stockings for the Santee Lakes will take place by the end of the week. About a 1,000 pounds of rainbow trout will be split into Lakes 3 and 4. As many of you know, <a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=36249425">bigger trout</a> have stocked the last couple of years in the San Diego lakes. <br />
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The Santee Lakes are part of a water recycling/recreation program in San Diego, California. Seven lakes comprise the Santee Lakes. Lakes 2, 3 and 4 are stocked with rainbow trout. You don't need a California fishing license to fish these lakes, but you do need to buy special lake permit. <br />
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For more information about the <a href="http://www.santeelakes.com/fishing1.html" target="blank">Santee Lakes (including trout fishing tips), click here</a>.Sherrylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10382159260491542185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36249425.post-38880545061002505012011-03-03T07:45:00.001-07:002011-03-04T06:05:35.693-07:00New Rainbow Trout Record in NevadaNevada's state record for the largest rainbow trout was broken on February 10, 2011 by a Mike Mott. This 64 year old angler caught the trout on a fly rod while fishing at the Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Best of all, Mike had only learned to fly fish a year earlier and so is still considered a novice by experts!<br />
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Mike's rainbow trout weighed 16 lbs, 8 ounces and measured 30.5 inches in length. The previous record weighed 16 lbs, 4 ounces. Despite the previous record being an inch longer, the weight of the new trout was sufficient to clinch the record. <br />
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Mike Mott was fishing with a stonefly nymph on floating line when he made his catch.<br />
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You can read the full story of Mike's <a href="http://elkodaily.com/lifestyles/article_c63878cc-3bdf-11e0-a537-001cc4c03286.html" target="blank">record rainbow trout by clicking here</a>.Sherrylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10382159260491542185noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36249425.post-27486748897088477282011-03-01T12:57:00.000-07:002012-10-01T15:50:46.642-07:00Float Fishing for TroutFloats (also called Bobbers) are popular with many trout anglers. In fact, every trout angler ought to have a few in their tackle box. Floats (or Bobbers) are typically used when trout are feeding just under the water's surface. That's because floats are ideal for keeping your baited hook near the water's surface. And the best part is that you can lengthen or shorten your leader to increase or decrease the depth you'd like to fish at.<br />
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Floats come in different shapes and sizes. If you've never fished with one before, the video below shows you the basic setup for trout fishing.<br />
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For more <a href="http://troutfishinghelp.blogspot.com/2012/10/float-fishing-tips-for-rainbow-trout.html">Float Fishing Tips, click here</a>.Sherrylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10382159260491542185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36249425.post-24521954276969409762011-02-26T08:59:00.001-07:002011-02-26T08:59:59.758-07:00Trout Fishing Events Around the WorldWe've added a new feature to our web site. It's a calendar! As Spring approaches, trout fishing will start heating up shortly. As such, there's trout fishing workshops, clinics, derby's and more being scheduled to help folks enjoy the upcoming trout fishing season.<br />
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So we thought it would be nice to track all these events on a calendar to make it easier for you to keep track of trout fishing events in your area. To check out our new <a href="http://www.troutfishinghelp.com/trout-fishing-events.htm">trout fishing calendar, click here</a>.Sherrylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10382159260491542185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36249425.post-7072572057168549462011-02-25T08:19:00.000-07:002011-02-25T08:19:05.393-07:00Open Season for Gila Trout in Arizona<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuEAxwepRfQGaDUhSOtkJxy5JQLJDc3jTJ9BP6ajXUIWzE5QWwdUSRS0iH8BmpK7CqHkOl8KPW8zjnETpp5gyBUnCRvVAL6QV1c1crGeCPMztatAhFXQ1U4SwAaW5ei0wqtwie/s1600/183234_10150097974080678_88910615677_6518371_404060_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuEAxwepRfQGaDUhSOtkJxy5JQLJDc3jTJ9BP6ajXUIWzE5QWwdUSRS0iH8BmpK7CqHkOl8KPW8zjnETpp5gyBUnCRvVAL6QV1c1crGeCPMztatAhFXQ1U4SwAaW5ei0wqtwie/s320/183234_10150097974080678_88910615677_6518371_404060_n.jpg" width="318" /></a></div>It's official. The <a href="http://troutfishinghelp.blogspot.com/2011/02/proposed-open-season-for-gila-trout-in.html">proposed amendment for the first ever Gila Trout season</a> in Arizona was enacted on February 23, 2011. <br />
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Anglers can now catch and possess ONE Gila trout at <a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coronado/forest/recreation/lakes/frye_mesa.shtml" target="blank">Frye Mesa Reservoir</a>. However, anglers are encouraged to practice catch and release since Gila trout are still a threatened species. <br />
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The Arizona Game & Fish Department has some nice photos on their Facebook page of the recent stocking that took place.<br />
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For more information about <a href="http://www.troutfishinghelp.com/blog/2007/04/gila-trout-southwest-native.html">Gila trout, click here</a>.Sherrylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10382159260491542185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36249425.post-48346562159703269152011-02-21T08:09:00.000-07:002011-02-21T08:09:21.988-07:00Sebago Ice Fishing Derby Offering Big PrizesTrout Anglers in Maine might like to check out the <a href="http://www.icefishingderby.com/maine/sebago-derby/" target="blank">Ice Fishing Derby in Sebago</a>, which will be held the 26th and 27th of February, 2011.<br />
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This is the 11th Annual Ice Fishing Derby in Sebago, and this year they're offering a $100,000 prize to the person who catches the largest Lake trout (<i>and here's the catch</i>) .... which breaks the <a href="http://www.fintalk.com/states/me/fresh_records.html" target="blank">Maine State Record </a>(which currently sits at 31 lbs and 8 oz). The Maine State Record for Lake Trout was recorded in 1958 and hasn't been broken yet. If an angler is lucky enough to break that record during the derby, he/she will walk away with the $100,000 prize!<br />
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Other <a href="http://www.icefishingderby.com/maine/category/derby-prize-pools/" target="blank">prizes</a> include a Polar Craft Boat, Gift Certificates, Ice Fishing Sleds, and more. <br />
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For more information about the <a href="http://www.icefishingderby.com/maine/category/derby-entry-fees/" target="blank">Sebago Ice Fishing Derby and entry fees, click here</a>.Sherrylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10382159260491542185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36249425.post-56817358150385787842011-02-18T13:51:00.101-07:002011-02-19T08:53:40.717-07:00Wireless GPS Trolling System For Trout FishingI love electronic gadgets and today stumbled across this wireless trolling GPS unit. If you love trolling for trout, you might be interested in this GPS trolling unit. Check it out.<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Minn Kota i-Pilot Wireless GPS Trolling System - Terrova</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">The revolutionary i-Pilot uses GPS technology to store and retrieve locations and paths on the water. <span style="background-color: yellow;">Its intuitive features including CoPilot wireless functions navigate and position your boat for you, improving your bait presentation and letting you focus on fishing</span>. i-Pilot installs simply; just replace the top of the motor head, activate your remote, and you're ready to fish. Features: </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b style="color: #cc0000;">Record a Track:</b> Simply push the Record button and fish along your </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">desired course. i-Pilot will store that track to memory (up to three </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">separate tracks). When you want to retrace a course, i-Pilot™ </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;">Playback functions will automatically guide your boat down the track. </span><b> </b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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Several local fly fishing clubs will be on hand to help teach people how to fly cast, tie knots, and more. All equipment will be supplied by the clubs, so you don't need to bring any. To see a complete list of topics covered, <a href="http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/visitorcenters/tffc/visit/specialevents/flyfishtx/schedule.phtml" target="blank">click here</a>.<br />
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The classes are FREE, but registration is required because spaces are limited. To reserve a spot, call Craig Brooks at 903-670-2222.<br />
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For more information about these <a href="http://therecordlive.com/article/Sports_Outdoors/Hometown_Sports/Learn_to_fly_fish_with_Texas_Freshwater_Fisheries/60542" target="blank">fly fishing lessons, click here</a>.Sherrylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10382159260491542185noreply@blogger.com0