When fishing for trout, there are several factors that you need to consider to ensure that you get a great catch. Your board is one of the most important things to consider first. The rod and reel you choose is at the top of the list to ensure you are an effective and productive angler. You don’t want to get the cheapest, but you don’t need to get the most expensive either.
Also, do not grease the leader. This will ensure that it does not sink too deep and does not cause difficulty getting the lure and line out of the water. If it floats, it will cast a shadow and scare away trout.
Most trout are caught on a dry fly when the trout are feeding on the surface, but on a wet fly if they are feeding below the surface. Sometimes you will need to change your fly if you are not getting bitten and this can make all the difference. Eventually you will find the fly that works for that particular body of water.
Lakes that are in higher areas tend to be rockier than low-lying lakes and will not have much brush or weeds. The water will be very clear and you won’t have many places for trout to find refuge in the rocky lakes, although any trout found there will most likely be larger because they will like clear conditions and deeper water.
Cast your first cast to the best of your ability because trout will in most cases attack whatever floats over it first. Use the lightest line possible when fishing for trout for the most success.
Although the trout are hitting the high or mid end, don’t neglect the low end.
Trout can be very picky and finicky and can test your patience. Sometimes using a lesser hackle fly or using a fan wing will do the trick.
Trout fishing can be a lot of fun. Use some of these tips and you will have some very good trout to eat.