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Best Bait for Trout
Worms, eggs, dough bait, spinners or jigs: how to choose the best bait for trout based on stocked versus wild fish, water type, color and time of day.
Trout & Fly Fishing
Trout Fishing
8 guides, starting with Best Bait for Trout.
Best Trout Fishing Rod
How to choose the best trout fishing rod: spinning vs. fly, length, power and action, reel size, line and hooks, matched to the water you fish.
Fishing for Trout in Muddy Water: Lures and Tactics
Fishing for trout in muddy water: where fish move, which baits, lures and flies work in stained rivers, and when high, dirty water is better left alone.
How to Fish for Rainbow Trout in a River: Beginner Guide
Learn how to fish for rainbow trout in a river: gear, reading current seams and pools, spinner and bait techniques, stealth and timing for beginners.
Is Fall Good for Trout Fishing? What Changes in Autumn
Is fall good for trout fishing? Cooler water, hungry fish and spawning behavior change where and how trout feed. Learn tactics for October and November.
Lake Trout Downrigger Guide
A lake trout downrigger guide: gear, weights, release clips, setbacks, attractors, trolling speed and how to find the right depth for deep-water lakers.
Trout Fishing in Winter: Where to Find Slow Fish
Trout fishing in winter works if you slow down: find deep, slow pools, fish the warmest part of the day and use small flies, bait and weighted rigs.
When to Fish for Sea-Run Cutthroat in Rivers and Estuaries
When to fish for sea-run cutthroat: seasons, tides and time of day in rivers and estuaries, plus tackle, flies and regulations to check before you go.
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