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08-21-2010, 05:25 PM
The One Single Most Important Trout Fishing Tip
Don’t just go fishing, catch that trout! This one trout fishing tip can make or break any fishing trip.
PREPARATION…..Cannot be stressed enough. This may seem like a no brainer, but countless experienced anglers come up empty handed due to lack of preparation. Although experience is valuable, it doesn’t replace research. Research of course will help you in determining the proper preparation needed. In this article we’ll take a look at some of the commonly overlooked items that can lead to coming home empty handed.
First and foremost are the laws of the land! Without the proper documentation, a fisherman can be sent packing before he/she even has time to pull out his/her tackle. Find out if your fishing trip destination requires a fishing permit, and any fees associated with the permit or grounds entrance. Do these fees fit your budget? When possible, try to purchase permits before your arrival. When choosing your trout fishing location, not only should you keep your budget in mind, but also the season and type of trout you are targeting. This brings us to our next item: gear.
Most often when people think of fishing they imagine a pole and some bait, but the gear required to be successful is so much more than that. First, you must be comfortable. Many fishing outings have been cut short because one or more persons didn’t have the proper clothing. When picking personal items it is important to pack with the weather and terrain of your destination in mind. Check the weather forecast of your location. Be sure to match your clothing selection to the weather forecast. In spring, the art of layering is always a good option; one light jacket with a hood, one long sleeve shirt, one short sleeved shirt, one pair long pants, and one pair of shorts. This way you are prepared for the warmer temperatures the afternoon can bring and the cooler weather of the evening/night. Remember to pack things like sunscreen and rubber shoes, when needed. What is the terrain of your location? Is it a mountain stream location? Will you need shoes suitable for hiking? Will you be wading? These are the kinds of questions you should ask yourself or others who have been to the same location in the same season. After clothing, the other gear that requires preparation is your tackle.
Your line, rod, bait, hooks, and reel all deserve careful consideration. Your rod, line, and reel should be fishing ready before you leave. Your line should be well oiled and the rod should be pumped. If smaller trout, like brookies, are the target, light gear should be considered. Hooks and bait go hand in hand. The two should compliment each other. From synthetic bait to live, it is not uncommon for experienced anglers to stock more than one type of bait on one outing. Similar to the clothing, your bait selection is chosen with the season and terrain in mind.
But, unlike the clothing, you should also take in to account the type of trout you are after when choosing bait. Although it is a challenge to predict what bait the fish will be attracted to on any given day, there are some clues that can help you. The main clues to notice are; the color of the water, plants, rocks, insects and smaller fish of the area, the areas of the body of water the fish are located, the depth of water the fish are feeding at, and what the fish usually feed on.
Bill Waterman is a trout fishing enthusiast. For more great information on trout fishing (http://troutfishingmanual.com/trout-fishing-bait/), visit Trout Fishing Manual.
Don’t just go fishing, catch that trout! This one trout fishing tip can make or break any fishing trip.
PREPARATION…..Cannot be stressed enough. This may seem like a no brainer, but countless experienced anglers come up empty handed due to lack of preparation. Although experience is valuable, it doesn’t replace research. Research of course will help you in determining the proper preparation needed. In this article we’ll take a look at some of the commonly overlooked items that can lead to coming home empty handed.
First and foremost are the laws of the land! Without the proper documentation, a fisherman can be sent packing before he/she even has time to pull out his/her tackle. Find out if your fishing trip destination requires a fishing permit, and any fees associated with the permit or grounds entrance. Do these fees fit your budget? When possible, try to purchase permits before your arrival. When choosing your trout fishing location, not only should you keep your budget in mind, but also the season and type of trout you are targeting. This brings us to our next item: gear.
Most often when people think of fishing they imagine a pole and some bait, but the gear required to be successful is so much more than that. First, you must be comfortable. Many fishing outings have been cut short because one or more persons didn’t have the proper clothing. When picking personal items it is important to pack with the weather and terrain of your destination in mind. Check the weather forecast of your location. Be sure to match your clothing selection to the weather forecast. In spring, the art of layering is always a good option; one light jacket with a hood, one long sleeve shirt, one short sleeved shirt, one pair long pants, and one pair of shorts. This way you are prepared for the warmer temperatures the afternoon can bring and the cooler weather of the evening/night. Remember to pack things like sunscreen and rubber shoes, when needed. What is the terrain of your location? Is it a mountain stream location? Will you need shoes suitable for hiking? Will you be wading? These are the kinds of questions you should ask yourself or others who have been to the same location in the same season. After clothing, the other gear that requires preparation is your tackle.
Your line, rod, bait, hooks, and reel all deserve careful consideration. Your rod, line, and reel should be fishing ready before you leave. Your line should be well oiled and the rod should be pumped. If smaller trout, like brookies, are the target, light gear should be considered. Hooks and bait go hand in hand. The two should compliment each other. From synthetic bait to live, it is not uncommon for experienced anglers to stock more than one type of bait on one outing. Similar to the clothing, your bait selection is chosen with the season and terrain in mind.
But, unlike the clothing, you should also take in to account the type of trout you are after when choosing bait. Although it is a challenge to predict what bait the fish will be attracted to on any given day, there are some clues that can help you. The main clues to notice are; the color of the water, plants, rocks, insects and smaller fish of the area, the areas of the body of water the fish are located, the depth of water the fish are feeding at, and what the fish usually feed on.
Bill Waterman is a trout fishing enthusiast. For more great information on trout fishing (http://troutfishingmanual.com/trout-fishing-bait/), visit Trout Fishing Manual.