Brown Trout Fishing
If you are new to fishing for brown trout, then this is for you. This article will give you some tips on getting started and you should be catching fish in no time.
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Congratulations, you have been introduced to the brown trout. It’s time to catch some fish. Maybe you went out a time or two, and didn’t have much luck. Pick your head back up! With the information that I’m about to give you fish should be jumping in your cooler in no time!
One of the easiest ways to go fishing for brown trout is by using spinning gear.
The suggested pole size is light weight, generally between 4 and ½, and 5 and ½ feet in height. I prefer to use a 4 and ½ foot pole. Line weight should be between 2-6 lbs. The technique used for catching brown trout is called drift fishing.
Drift fishing requires a small hook, and a split shot sinker heavy enough to bring your bait to the bottom, but light enough to let it drift downstream, hence the name “Drift Fishing.” For bait use a worm, a leaf worm or part of a night crawler is the best selection. Simply tie your hook on then attach the split shot sinker up around a foot and a half from the hook. Next you hook the worm once or twice in the middle allowing it to wiggle more. Once you have your pole rigged up you are ready to fish. Cast upstream and let the bait drift slowly down. You should be catching fish in no time. Don’t get discouraged if you get snagged up a lot, it is bound to happen. It is just part of fishing, the fish are along the bottom and fishing the worm as close to the bottom as possible is how you get their attention.
Tips:
- Don’t wear bright colored clothes, trout are very smart and see a lot.
- Try to be quiet as possible.
- Avoid touching fish with dry hands, get them wet first.
- Always have a pair of needle nose pliers
- Bring plenty of hooks and sinkers
These are just a few tips to start you out, you will learn more as you go.
There are many marked trout streams, and a good source for finding them is online. Search your state and city name followed by brown trout streams. Make sure you check out your state regulations on trout fishing before you go out, and make sure you get a fishing license. A link to a picture of one of my brown trout is posted at the bottom, check it out. Best of luck!
