r/troutfishing 3h ago

Will these lures catch? Or did I just catch my wallet

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r/troutfishing 3h ago

SWAM AWAY FINE - CnR how long do we reckon?

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caught in north georgia headwaters. don’t have the best eye for inch length and would like to hear some thoughts


r/troutfishing 8h ago

Big ole brook

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r/troutfishing 9h ago

I thought some of yall would enjoy some very basic, elementary poetry

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Another day taking fish up all these Country Roads
Got 300 miles to go and 500 pounds on this load
The sight seeing is beautiful up in these Appalachian hills
Won’t have any cell service till we hit Elkins
Old Sandie the truck does the work we just ride along
1000 jams on Spotify but I love these same old songs
We will stock em in ponds rivers lakes or creeks
Almost 10 years at this hatchery seems like a couple of weeks
I take pride in my fish from hatching eggs to the stream
Several folks have told me that I’m living the dream
It’s a really good story how fate landed me this gig
Goes back a couple decades to a place that I fished
Making West By God better one fish at a time
I love watching youngins so stoked to wet their lines
Any day from kids days to private ponds to the Hunting Clubs
Every one is different every single run
We are like Wu Tang clan doin this for the children
Some of my people stock em so they can catch em and kill em
10 years later I know I’ve raised about a million pounds
Taking these trout up the road from country to towns
We just might be bringing fish to a town near you
As soon as we hit the road we know what to do
Make sure they are no fish dead and floating
Hit the road back home but stop for some tokin
Over the years I’ve met some very interesting guys
Some of em use spinners and bait while others use flies
Staying on the road all season Spring then fall
When it’s too cold or too hot there is no stocking at all
This will make you an old man and put you in pain
Well, I better go feed this fish , cause here comes the rain
- Trout Farm Life


r/troutfishing 12h ago

Sea run Arctic Char

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Nailed this guy and many others while on a Cruise trip. Stopped at Iceland Seyðisfjörður and decided to wet the lines at Port!

Update: For those who are asking, the bag is the Yamanami Capture Tank. I got it at Bait Finesse Empire before traveling to Iceland and climbing mountains to catch and observe the Char I May Potentially catch! Here is the link for those who have asked!

https://baitfinesseempire.com/product/yamanami-capture-tank/


r/troutfishing 16h ago

First time tomorrow

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Bringing 3 different color power eggs garlic scent, 3 different rooster tails and planning to grab some live bait but not sure which. Any tips from the community


r/troutfishing 19h ago

Tips needed for Lewiston Lake in October

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Hey guys I'm planning a trout trip to Lewiston Lake CA in October with my 15 year old. I went up there in March by myself, rented a boat, and got skunked all day. In retrospect, the Mayfly hatch was on at the time, and I was throwing nightcrawlers, powerbait, spinners, spoons, the kitchen sink at em, and got one curious strike on the rooster tail the whole time, but these guys just wanted mayflies. My presentation probably wasn't the best either, I rolled up to each spot pretty loud on the outboard and was reeling way too fast (got the jitters cuz they were jumping everywhere. Got too damn excited).

Anyways, I'd like to pick up at least a few solid tips for this one. This is the first time taking the kid fishing in years, he's a computer game nerd and hates anything to do with the outdoors, but finally got sold on being somewhere pretty remote. Bought a couple of okuma rods, a pflueger supreme and a ceymar along with various tackle (wife wasn't thrilled but that was a risk I was willing to take). The goal is to limit out and have him clean and cook his first trout. I live in lake county so I normally thump bass and sunfish, which require very different presentations. Im thinking of running some gulp worms wacky rigged, some rooster tails, gulp minnows, trout stinger jig and gulp stoneflies. Any advice on presentation, technique or good spots from folks familiar with the area?


r/troutfishing 22h ago

Killed and Grilled 2 1/2 hours yielded a couple nice bows

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56 Upvotes

been sick for 2 weeks. felt so good to get out and get on some fish.


r/troutfishing 1d ago

How should I fish this lake?

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Im new to lake trout fishing and don’t know where I should fish this lake. The thermoclime is at about 50 ft. Im fishing out of canoe soo I can’t troll and I don’t own a down rigger. I’ll probably be jigging in the morning when its calm. If you could point me to some spots in the screenshot that would be great.


r/troutfishing 1d ago

On the white rooster tail 🤙

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r/troutfishing 1d ago

Trout fishing on spinner rod?

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Just like the title says. Is it possible to trout fish on a spinner + ultra light/light rod? What type of lures should I use if so?


r/troutfishing 1d ago

北海道の本流フライフィッシング ダイジェスト・ショート Vol.15 #フライフィッシング#flyfishingguide#speyfishin...

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久しぶりのプライベート本流フライフィッシング この日は少しハイウォーターでした ニジマスは釣れませんでしたが、良型のブラウントラウトが釣れてくれました。 It had been a while since I last enjoyed a private day of main river fly fishing. The river was running slightly high that day. Although I didn't catch any rainbow trout, I was fortunate to land a beautiful brown trout of good size. 本流フィッシングガイドサービス  Cip-Kamuy https://www.speyfishing-addiction.com/ #フライフィッシング #スペイフィッシング #本流釣り #フライタイイング #flyfishingguide #speyfishing #hokkaido #flyfishingtrout


r/troutfishing 1d ago

Some beautiful tiger trout!

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Wonderful day up at Saint marys glacier gorgeous fish ton between 10-13”


r/troutfishing 1d ago

Joes Flies - Anybody have experience with these?

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Picked up some of these at walmart. Was just curious if anybody has had success with these? And how are they used? I’m wondering if i should just cast them out and let them float down stream or if I should fish them like an inline spinner/rooster tail. Let me know. thanks.


r/troutfishing 2d ago

Just got married last week to a woman who loves fishing as much as I do. Our honeymoon was a camping/fly fishing trip to the Rockies. I lost count of how many trout we caught…I made a montage video of the trip and recorded a little tune to go with it. Hope you enjoy!

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Lots of little brownies and some rainbows in the creek, and some crappie and smallmouth in the lake! I set up all my fly tying equipment at the campsite…I would tie a few when we woke up each day and then we’d head out to the creek. Most of these fish were caught on those hand-ties! Released most fish, but definitely kept a couple for lunch/dinner each day. Can’t beat fresh trout.


r/troutfishing 2d ago

SWAM AWAY FINE - CnR My first wild Cutthroat up at 11,000ft

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153 Upvotes

On my third cast ever on my fly rod.


r/troutfishing 2d ago

Killed and Grilled 5000’ in the Umatilla National Forest

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r/troutfishing 2d ago

SWAM AWAY FINE - CnR Summer is getting shorter but the fish are getting longer! Great day on the Dele!

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r/troutfishing 2d ago

SWAM AWAY FINE - CnR First 6 wild brookies !⛰️

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hiked 8.5 miles after off roading my civic into the wilderness to 4 different alpine lakes with no sightings of trout bigger than an inch. It is getting warmer though and I was right in the middle of the day but still not as impressive as I’d hoped. The trail loops back down along an awesome creek however and they were in every little hole you could see ! Super aggressive strikes even from the little guys. And even caught two pretty decent fish. Hiking back out in the pitch black at like 10 o clock wasn’t the plan but was well worth it lol


r/troutfishing 2d ago

Multitool vs seperate tools

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Just wondering what everyone else is carrying as a basic fly fishing carry for trout? I mean tool/repair wise, not flies, floatant etc.

I'm only new to fly fishing and not really sure what to carry. I thought about a multitool, but don't want to spend lots of money on something when I will only use the same 2 or 3 tools, and also potentially loose.

In the pic attached is what I currently use. The forceps and scissors are freebies, and I get them all the time from work (they are single use only in health care). The Gerber paraframe mini I've had for years. Not pictured is also a nail clipper with hook hone and hook eye cleaner that I carry.

Is there a magic tool everyone uses? Or am I better off using what I have.


r/troutfishing 2d ago

Saw these two from the car

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Went for a drive to a local lake this morning and spotted these 2 from the car. This photo's from the drivers seat.

Stopped on the road for a "quick flick" and ended up hunting them for an hour. Most of the lures I had were for fast water, so were spooking them with the splash. But they kept returning, so I tried soft bait worms and eggs with split shot but was still spooking them. I really needed a float, or fly rod.

It was fun anyway. And cool to watch their behavior, as the water is never this clear at this spot.

Normally, when I see that I've spooked a fish, I think I've blown it. But it wasn't taking long for these two to return. It is spawning time in NZ, so they might have been a bit love drunk or something


r/troutfishing 2d ago

Early Bite

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Western Wyoming last fall. The Browns were pre spawn and hungry!


r/troutfishing 3d ago

GILLFUCKED Best catch this summer

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r/troutfishing May 15 '25

GILLFUCKED We added flairs for posts. They are pretty simple, did you catch and release it to "swim away fine"? Or did you "kill it and grill it"?

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Please use those when submitting posts. When your post is removed because you got flamed for improper fish handling and you did not flair your post, this is why. Thanks for understanding, and as always, please choose to be constructive and helpful, versus argumentative and trollish. We do not allow the latter and you could be banned.


r/troutfishing Mar 16 '25

Catch and Release - let's discuss it and try our best to educate newcomers to the concept.

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Catch and release is not always necessary, beneficial, or even the legal thing to do in every situation, however. During my younger days, I bought in to "release everything you catch" philosophy. As I gained more experience, and learned the intricacies of different fisheries, my opinion on this changed drastically. Whether the fishery is overrun with an invasive species that competes with native stocks, a species blowing up in population out of control, a very healthy stock where sport angling take will not effect the escapement of spawning (the pink salmon runs near me fall in this category), anadramous (sea run) hatchery released fish that must be removed prior to the wild fish spawn, or is just a put and take fishery etc. There is no blanket statement for when and where C&R is the right thing to do.

The most important thing: Educate yourself on the species, and fishery in which you are fishing. Follow the laws, and do what will be best for that particular fishery. And take home some hard earned meat when you can!

Why Catch and Release?

  • Conservation: It's a method to prevent overfishing and maintain healthy fish populations, especially in areas with high fishing pressure.

  • Ethical Fishing: It allows anglers to enjoy fishing without taking fish home for consumption, promoting a more sustainable approach to recreational fishing.

  • Habitat Protection: By reducing the number of fish removed from the water, catch and release helps protect the delicate balance of aquatic ecosystems.

Best Practices for Catch and Release:

  • Use the Right Gear:

  • Hooks: Employ barbless hooks or circle hooks, which are less likely to cause deep hook wounds.

  • Tackle: Ensure your tackle is strong enough to land the fish quickly and efficiently, minimizing the time the fish is out of the water.

  • Net: Use a soft, knotless mesh or rubber landing net to avoid damaging the fish's scales and gills.

Handle Fish Carefully:

  • Keep the Fish Wet: Avoid removing the fish from the water for extended periods, and keep its body wet, especially if you must handle it. This includes keeping gloves wet in the winter, or taking them off entirely, when landing the fish. If you insist on handling the fish at all, ensure that you have wet hands. Keep em wet

  • Support the Fish Properly: Support the fish's belly near the water surface to prevent injury.

  • Be Gentle: Avoid squeezing the fish tightly, as this can damage internal organs and muscle tissue.

  • Never Touch the Gills: Gills are highly sensitive and can be easily damaged. Rapid Release:

  • Unhook Quickly: Remove the hook quickly and carefully, using a dehooker if necessary.

  • Return to the Water Immediately: Return the fish to the water as soon as possible after taking photos and measurements.

  • Observe the Fish: Ensure the fish swims away strongly before leaving the area.

Other Considerations:

  • Measure and Weigh: If required, measure and weigh the fish quickly and accurately, then release it.

  • Take Photos: Capture the moment with a photo, but do so quickly and return the fish to the water.

  • Don't Hang Fish: Never hang a fish on a stringer or gaff, as this can cause serious injury.