Stuff you need
What to do when you get there
Beyond a rod and reel, you are going to need (among other things) some lures and baits. I find that the Storm Wildeye Minnow Fishing equipment lure is one lure I really love. In almost any fishing situation, regardless of the weather, I have found this lure to be the one that trout will readily strike.
This is a lure that will span the different species. There is just something about this lure that trout love. Slow water, fast water, surface jig or deep retrieve, this lure just plain works for me. When others cannot draw them out of the hole, the Storm-Wild-Eye-Minnow will do so. Storm makes a complete line of lures to pick from. Get two or three and see which works best for you. For me, it's the minnow. You should also check to see what the local fishing report about the area you intend to fish. Find out what the fish are biting on BEFORE you go and shop accordingly.
Make sure you have something with which to secure your fish once you've caught them. If you are stationary fishing, then a common fish chain dangling in the water would work. If you fish on the move, then you want a creel (a type of basket usually made of woven wood than you can carry over your shoulder).
Also, make sure your license is in a waterproof holder. I know I have mentioned that before, but I repeat it for a reason. For me, there is nothing worse than having a Ranger walk up and ask to see my license and it is unreadable because it was soaked. (a quick ticket can follow if he has no way to check) Ensure that you have the appropriate clothing for changes in the weather, because a sunny day can turn rainy in a heartbeat.
For basic tackle, clip weights and barrel swivels.....they make life so much easier when fishing. Take a variety of sizes and weights along. Now, the next piece of advice is something I use, and it was taught to me, so I pass it along.
This is a lure that will span the different species. There is just something about this lure that trout love. Slow water, fast water, surface jig or deep retrieve, this lure just plain works for me. When others cannot draw them out of the hole, the Storm-Wild-Eye-Minnow will do so. Storm makes a complete line of lures to pick from. Get two or three and see which works best for you. For me, it's the minnow. You should also check to see what the local fishing report about the area you intend to fish. Find out what the fish are biting on BEFORE you go and shop accordingly.
Make sure you have something with which to secure your fish once you've caught them. If you are stationary fishing, then a common fish chain dangling in the water would work. If you fish on the move, then you want a creel (a type of basket usually made of woven wood than you can carry over your shoulder).
Also, make sure your license is in a waterproof holder. I know I have mentioned that before, but I repeat it for a reason. For me, there is nothing worse than having a Ranger walk up and ask to see my license and it is unreadable because it was soaked. (a quick ticket can follow if he has no way to check) Ensure that you have the appropriate clothing for changes in the weather, because a sunny day can turn rainy in a heartbeat.
For basic tackle, clip weights and barrel swivels.....they make life so much easier when fishing. Take a variety of sizes and weights along. Now, the next piece of advice is something I use, and it was taught to me, so I pass it along.
When you first arrive at your
fishing spot, go down to the pond or stream or whatever without your Rod, Reel and
tackle. The reason is simple, you are going to scout out the situation not only for a place to fish, but access and/or other fishermen.
Once at the water, take a look around for other fishermen because you sure don't want to disturb them or risk a chance of tangling lines. Check for areas to fish that are accessible, because there is nothing worse than trying to drag two handfuls of gear through high brush and low branches if you don't have to. Once at the area you plan to fish, look for slow moving deep water, or any area where the river depth varies. (You can see these as evidenced by ripples and non ripples on the water.) That just means that the water is going from deep to shallow or shallow to deep. If you can spot an area where two currents are converging, like around a boulder in the water or a small island, THAT is a good spot also.
Next up, tips on species of trout and what they feed on.
Once at the water, take a look around for other fishermen because you sure don't want to disturb them or risk a chance of tangling lines. Check for areas to fish that are accessible, because there is nothing worse than trying to drag two handfuls of gear through high brush and low branches if you don't have to. Once at the area you plan to fish, look for slow moving deep water, or any area where the river depth varies. (You can see these as evidenced by ripples and non ripples on the water.) That just means that the water is going from deep to shallow or shallow to deep. If you can spot an area where two currents are converging, like around a boulder in the water or a small island, THAT is a good spot also.
Next up, tips on species of trout and what they feed on.
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