-
Trout Tips: Think like a fish
Rachel Andona of Emmett, Idaho, casts to brown trout in a fishy taiilout on the Firehole River, Yellowstone National Park. Editor's note: The following is experpted from TU's new book, "Trout Tips," available for next-day delivery online. When you are out fishing and are on new water, trying to find fish, remember that fish are…
-
Trout Tips: Size down or switch on a refusal
Editor's note: The following is exerpted from TU's new book, "Trout Tips," available for order online. If you know a fish saw your fly and didn't pay attention to it, switch your pattern entirely. When the fish does pay attention, mabye even tracks it ... rises... juuuust about opens its mouth, but, at the last…
-
Trout Tips: Fish the Edges
Steve Zakur of Connecticut fishes the edge of a stream bank on a small stream in Montana. My buddy Mike Sepelak is a thoughtful angler. He's got a steady cast, a smart approach to fishing, and, perhaps most importantly, he's great to travel with. Over the years, he and I have fished in four countries…
-
Trout Tips: Wood is good, foam is home
Beverly Smith is TU's vice president of volunteer operations, and she's a heck of an angler who spends a lot of time on waters like the South Fork, the Henry's Fork and the Snake River through Jackson, Wyo. Her tip in TU's latest book, "Trout Tips" is spot on. You'd be wise to heed the…
-
Trout Tips: Pay attention
Sometimes you have to get the trout's attention. Often, the simplest advice is the best. And when it comes to fly fishing, with all its trappings and the intimidating vocabulary ranging from fly sizes, line and rod weights, tippet sizes and sink ratings, simpler is better, particularly for folks who are just starting out. That's…
-
Trout Tips: Pay attention
Sometimes you have to get the trout's attention. Often, the simplest advice is the best. And when it comes to fly fishing, with all its trappings and the intimidating vocabulary ranging from fly sizes, line and rod weights, tippet sizes and sink ratings, simpler is better, particularly for folks who are just starting out. That's…
-
Trout Tips: The angler is part of the presentation
Dressing in muted colors, or even plaid or stripes, can help you blend into the background, making you harder for the fish to see. Editor's note: The following is exerpted from TU's latest book, "Trout Tips," a compilation of fishing tips from members and TU staffers from all over America. You can order your copy…
Category