How to catch trout

Seafood outlet without driving.

2011-08-22T12:13:00.000-07:00

Trout stocking begins April 12,2010

2010-04-11T19:35:00.000-07:00

For your information,the Calif.Dept.of fish and game will be stocking trout in the Eastern Sierra streams beginning tomorrow depending on weather conditions.
Wish I could be there catching some of those last year leftovers.
Anyway good luck fishing.:)

Spring has sprung-Buy fishing license at the nearest sporting goods outlet

2010-03-22T12:43:00.000-07:00

Now that spring has sprung and the rivers,streams and lakes are thawing,it is time to renew those fishing licenses.Get your tackle box up to date and start looking for fishing outlets and outfitters.It looks like this year could be a good bet in the spring as the water levels are down,but in the summer some streams could be closed due to over heated waters.
So you might want to book that outfitter early this year.

Drop-line fishing

2010-01-22T09:08:00.000-08:00

Drop-line fishing is perfect for the flyrod.
It is a variation of the right -angle nymphing method used on streams.
In right angle fishing a tuft of yarn or bushy strike indicator is attached to the end of the leader.
Another piece of monofilament is attached behind the yarn.This attachment can be from 6 inchs to 8 feet long,depending on the depth you are fishing at.Attach this line with a clinch knot illistrated in this fisherman'sultimate knot guide.

The line bobs along on top of the water and the monofilament goes under water,floating like a dead bug presentation.
The advantage of this method is,there is no bend in the leader as it goes into the water to dampen the strike.
When a trout sucks in the fly,the yarn is pulled straight down.
This method works on lakes also,kinda like using a bobber.It works great on float tubes and wading as it doesn't scare the fish as bad.
The major challenge with this method is finding the right depth,as trout like a fly hanging at eye level.The patterns used can be of any subsurface fly patterns,such as the Pheasant Tail Nymph,Diving Caddis and Dark Edson Tiger.
With this method the angler doesn't have to do much after casting downwind,but the fly moves anyway.In this case do not retrieve your fly as it ruins the presentation.The fly will bob along like a real bug and entice the trout to strike.Even hard to catch trout will be fooled into striking.

How to catch more trout

2010-01-20T17:38:00.000-08:00

When you are trout fishing,every move you make counts for or against you.
The way you approach a water course,how you retrieve the fish,how you strike,how you land the fish,are all important factors.
If you plan your tactics properly to the demands of each situation,you will catch a lot more trout throughout the season.

2010-01-07T13:00:00.000-08:00

It is January and the Clark Fork river is frozen over,but that shouldn't stop one from fishing should it?
The temperature today is a sunny 16*.I will put on my winter coveralls and grab the ice fishing pole,the auger and head for the river.
I will take my auger out on the ice and drill a 4"fishing hole,then go back and get my fishing pak shack with chair,fishing gear and bait,which consists of maggets and try to catch some Northern Pike or Trout for dinner.
Up here in the Northwest one doesn't let the weather stop him from having fun when it is frigid weather.You have to dress for it and be aware of what you are doing.
I wear carhart pants and coats plus a hooded cap and a good pair of gortex gloves to keep me warm,while I am fishing or engaging in other outside adventures.
And by having the cozy pak-shack I can stay out of the wind also..

2009-12-16T20:20:00.000-08:00

As I fish in many different settings and states I have come to rely on some very good fishing books that can be bought fairly cheap at amazon.Here is one of them in particular I will share with you.This is a book and dvd combo.very helpful.

Tips for the Ice Fisherman

2009-12-09T09:10:00.000-08:00

Ice fishing is popular and a lot of fun in the winter months.Anglers venture out onto what they think are frozen lakes to fish through the ice. And, each winter there are ice related accidents often caused by not knowing the basics of crossing a frozen lake .
Here are some safety tips every person venturing out onto frozen lakes should observe:
Tell someone or a family member where you intend to fish and when you expect to return.
Wear a personal floatation and always fish with a partner.
Ice varies in thickness and condition.
Always carry a chisel or ice spud to check ice as you proceed.
Try to cross away from ice near mouths of rivers, points of land, bridges, islands, and over reefs and springs. The current causes ice to be thinner in and around these areas.
Do not proceed onto the ice if it has melted away from the shore. This indicates melting is underway, and ice can shift position as wind direction changes.
Waves from open water can quickly break up large areas of ice. If you can see open water in the lake and the wind picks up, get off!
Always carry a set of hand spikes to help you work your way out onto the surface of the ice if you go through. Holding one in each hand, you can alternately punch them into the ice and pull yourself up and out. You can make them at home, using large nails,Make sure you have a wrist atachment to keep them on.You can also buy them at sporting goods stores.
Carry a rope line that can be thrown to someone who has gone through the ice.
Every year several motor vehicles go through the ice on lakes, and people have drowned as a result.Keep your auto off the ice.I fell through with my jeep and thankful the water was only 4 feet deep.
Heated fishing shacks must have good ventilation to prevent deadly carbon monoxide poisoning.
It sounds like a lot of stuff to take with you on the ice,but when disaster strikes,you will be thankful for having it.
Good luck on your next Ice fishing Trip..

2009-10-21T18:53:00.000-07:00

Fishermen remember to take your fishing gear with you when you are hunting this fall,as most fishing is still open in the mountain states.
When you are camped by a stream without your gear,you realize that you made a mistake by not taking your fishing equipment with you when a big trout jumps for a bug.
Besides the fact that a trout dinner might be good also,along with a plate of fried potatoes and a cup of coffee.

Fresh Feta with Salmon Pasta

2009-10-14T10:10:00.000-07:00

This is a fast recipe for any meal and is good..
You will need ;
6 ounces of whole wheat penne or you can use rotini.
2 cloves of garlic,minced
4 large plum or 10 cherry tomatoes ,chopped
1/2 cup of sliced green onion
12 ounces of cooked salmon,broken into chunks.
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
3 ounces fresh basil sprigs

In a crock pot cook pasta as directed.
Drain pasta and keep covered
Coat an unheated large non-stick skillet with olive oil
Heat skillet to medium high and add garlic cook and stir for fifteen seconds.
Add tomatoes and green onion and cook until soft and tender.
Sprinkle the salmon with salt and add salmon and snipped basil,black pepper and heat through.
Add oil to drained pasta,then toss to mix
Add salmon mixture and feta cheese to the pasta and stir gently
serve warm and garnish with basil sprigs.

2009-07-03T19:21:00.000-07:00

July 03,2009

Went fishing today and caught three Rainbow Trout measuring from 10 inches to 17 inches,in the Clark Fork River.
The water is still quite high,but the fish seem to be on the bite.

How a Fishing Rod is made.

2009-06-28T19:57:00.000-07:00

How a Fishing Rod is made.

Fishing a solitude stream

2009-06-28T19:35:00.000-07:00

Fishing a solitude stream

Fly fishing instructions

2009-04-16T20:42:00.000-07:00

In fly fishing.

Fish are caught by using artificial lures that are cast with a fly rod and a fly line.
The fly line (today, almost always coated with plastic) is heavy enough in order to send the fly to the target.

This is one of the main differences between spinner and bait rods, which use heavy weight on the line to cast lures, bait, etc.

Artificial flies can vary dramatically in all morphological characteristics (size, weight, colour, etc.).

Artificial flies are created by tying hair, fur, feathers, or other materials, both natural and synthetic, onto a hook with thread.

The first flies were tied with natural materials, but synthetic materials are now extremely popular and prevalent.

The flies are tied in sizes, colours and patterns to match local terrestrial and aquatic insects, baitfish, or other prey attractive to the target fish species.

Fly rod and reel with a wild Brown trout from a stream.

Unlike other casting methods, fly fishing can be thought of as a method of casting line rather than lure. Non-flyfishing methods rely on a lure's weight to pull line from the reel during the forward motion of a cast.

By design, a fly is too light to be cast, and thus simply follows the unfurling of a properly casted fly line, which is heavier and more castable than lines used in other types of fishing.

The angler normally holds the flyrod in the dominant hand and manipulates the line with the other close to the reel, pulling line out in small increments as the energy in the line, generated from backward and forward motions, increases.

The mechanics of proper rod movement are commonly described as "10 to 2", meaning that the rod's movement on the forward cast is at the 10 o'clock position (12 o'clock is rod straight up, 9 o'clock flat forward, 3 o'clock flat backwards) and the backcast at 2 o'clock. In proper casting, loops of line unfurl completely before the angler throws his rod in opposite direction.

The effect resembles sending a wave along a garden hose to remove a kink.

Newer casting techniques promote minimal wrist movement, a very open stance and movement of the arm parallel to the ground, discouraging the rigid boundaries of the 10 to 2 technique.

Proper casting, regardless of technique, requires pauses in both directions (forward and backward) to allow the entirety of the line to unfurl parallel to the water's surface.

As additional line length is desired for farther casts, the angler allows momentum generated by the forward and backcasting to carry slack line previously pulled free from the reel to glide forward through the non-dominant hand without bending the wrist.

Flyline speed and orientation in three-dimensional space, in both the forward and back cast, yield a tighter or looser unfurling of the "loop” of line. As rhythm and line control improve, longer and more accurate casts can be achieved.

Poor casts typically lead to tangled lines that pile up on the water's surface in front of the angler as he attempts to allow the fly to come to rest.
In broadest terms, flies are categorized as either imitative or attractive. Imitative flies resemble natural food items.

Attractive flies trigger instinctive strikes by employing a range of characteristics that do not necessarily mimic prey items. Flies can be fished floating on the surface (dry flies), partially submerged (emergers), or below the surface (nymphs, streamers, and wet flies.)

A dry fly is typically thought to represent an insect landing on, falling on (terrestrials), or emerging from, the water's surface as might a grasshopper,dragonfly,mayfly,ant,beetle,stonefly,or caddisfly.

Other surface flies include poppers and hair bugs that might resemble mice, frogs, etc. Sub-surface flies are designed to resemble a wide variety of prey including aquatic insect larvae,nymhs and pupae, baitfish,crayfish, leechs,worms, etc.

Wet flies, known as streamers, are generally thought to imitate minnows, leeches or scuds.

Some think people who call themselves "fly fisherman" can be elitist.

There is a stereotype that fly fisherman look down on bait fisherman and others that don't haven't put in the time to become a skilled fly fisherman.

The many species of Trout

2009-02-18T20:51:00.000-08:00

The many species of Trout

The Expert Angler

2009-02-15T20:12:00.000-08:00

The expert angler produces trout from a seemingly empty pool,stream or river like a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat.

The beginning fisherman has no idea how do likewise.The best way to accomplish being a good trout fishermen is to make freinds with a good trout fisherman.You need to be taught what to do and what not to do,and an explanation for each.

A beginner who is taught by an expert will catch bigger and better fish than a fairly good fishermen.What is even more important is a beginner under proper guidance will soon learn enough to give them a good start so they can keep on learning.

I have witnessed this aspect by watching a person fish a good hole and not get a bite,so they leave disappointed,and sometimes quit fishing.

I can fish behind a person hole for hole and catch trout they couldn't.The catch is knowing what trout are feeding on at that time of year.

Joining a Sportsmans Club or taking lessons at a tackle shop can also help.

Many fisherman have their own methods of catching trout,however the instructions in this article will enable the beginner to do a reasonable job in trout streams anywhere.As I look at the time on my Rolex Watch,it is time for me to go fishing..

Habits of Trout

Before a novice gets into the process of trout fishing,he needs to learn something about the finny creature they are pursuing.

Most trout live in shady areas with gravel and boulders on the stream bottom.

Trout like ripples and pools.They also like cool water,usually above the 2000 ft. elevation.

Stream trout feed primarily on aquatic and insect larvae,crustaceans,mollusks,land insects which have fallen in the water,and to some extent on smaller fish.
Trout also like to eat Crawdads or Crayfish.

In most streams aquatic insects and insect larvae form the bulk of the food chain,with the Caddis worm the most common single item.This creature is the larvae of the caddis fly.Most caddis fly larvae live in cases composed of bits of wood,sand grains,etc.These cases are quite conspicuous and abound in most trout streams.The fish eat the worm case and all.

Trout food is most abundent under stones,logs and other obstructions in rapid flowing parts of the stream.The trout itself is a fast water feeder,which means it is usually in or near fast water.and a good hiding place.

I acknowledged this example by fishing in the out flow of a small lake,which was full of logs and rocks.By letting my bait drift under the logs,I caught 8 Brookies in an area no wider than 6 feet and fished no farther down stream than 40 feet.

In a large stream trout might be in the open riffle,if the water is not to fast,but is apt to be where a boulder breaks the current.The fish may be under a bank or in the deep water at the head of a pool.Where ever it is it will be watching the fast water and waiting to grab whatever the current brings.

In a small brook the fish will be most likely at the upper end of the pool for safety watching for food to flow in.No matter what stream the fish will be facing the current.In an eddy the fish may be facing in any direction,so be careful when approaching the hole,as not to spook the fish.

You may see trout in the middle of a quiet pool,just laying on the bottom,not really hungry and tends to move away from all food offers.The odds of this fish surviving another day are great.

I have fished streams like this and by trying different food sources,have caught these loafing trout.One food that trout love are Grasshoppers.They usually appear around July and August.