How To Trout Fish In A Stream
I know that fishing, particularly if you are a beginner, can be a tough art to learn. You don’t only have to learn what kind of rods work best, which bait is best for wish fish but also where is best to fish. Fishing is just as dependent on where you do it as it is on when you do it and with what.
To be a truly successful fisherman, I always feel that you have to start with the basics. One of the most common and delish fish that you can find is the common or garden trout.
Trouts can be found not just across America but across the world. So, no matter where you are, this article will answer the question – how to trout fish in a stream. Once you’ve read this piece, you’ll have no trouble successfully catching a trout wherever there are streams.
Selecting Your Stream
The first thing to consider when you are deciding where you want to fish for trout is – what kind of stream do you want to fish in?
Selecting which stream you want to fish in is pivotal to successfully fish for trout or any other species of fish. I always find that it is best, particularly if you are new to an area or haven’t been fishing before, to try and get in touch with some more experienced local fish enthusiasts to see where they like to fish.
It is always best to check with them which streams are good for fishing, and which aren’t because if you simply go to any old stream and expect to find some fish you’ll be sorely disappointed.
It is also important to make sure that the stream you are looking for hasn’t been designated for the preservation of fish or is on land that restricts fishing rights. It isn’t as simple as simply going out into the wilderness with a rod and hoping you come back with a tasty supper. Therefore, make sure that your stream is not only known for producing good-sized trout but that it is also one that is also legally fine to fish in.
One particularly important note – if you are looking to find particularly big trout, such as 2-foot-long ones, then it is best not to try fishing in streams. Given that streams are naturally fairly small you aren’t going to find such larger fish in them as they usually stick to rivers. If you want slightly smaller trouts then streams are perfectly fine.
For beginners, it is best to find a stream that is shallow enough to wade through but that isn’t too deep. I would recommend that you look for a stream that is cold as well as they produce the best trouts – a stream with a temperature approximately 50 degrees so not icy cold but not too warm either.
Now that I’ve explained what kind of streams you should be looking for, let’s move on to explaining exactly how to trout fish in a stream.
How To Trout Fish In A Stream
Now that I’ve explained what kind of stream you should choose to trout fish in, let’s get down to discussing exactly how to trout fish in a stream.
The first thing to do is to identify the best places that you think you will be able to find your fish lurking in. For example, pocket water is often one of the best places in a stream to find trout. Pocket water is almost circular areas in a stream that are relatively still as compared with the rest of the stream.
Such areas are great for getting trout out of because trout like to go into them in order to catch flies or insects without having to exert too much energy. If you can find an area of pocket water, then position yourself by it though if you can’t find such an area then try sticking as close to the banks as possible.
Fish, in particular trout, like to go where they can easily get food and insects naturally like to hop from the banks of the stream to the water. If you can find a bank that overlooks the stream then that is perfect for your purposes because it will hide you from any suspecting trout by making sure your shadow isn’t cast directly into the water.
Once you have found your perfect place to stand, cast your rod out into the stream. When fishing for trout in a stream it is best to use a rod that is light such as a tenkara because it allows you greater reach and mobility. Unlike a fast-flowing river, it is often better to move up and down the stream simply because you want to make sure you get whichever trout you can find and unlike larger rivers, there aren’t going to be as many trout in the back streams.
It is also best to make sure that the fly you use is a nimble one. Flies that easily get caught on the perhaps less than well-kept stream will be no use for you if you are looking for a trout that may simply bypass your fly.
The most important thing I feel when fishing for trout in a stream is to remember that patience is the name of the game. Although it may feel as if you are simply standing there forever, it is best to not give up too easily. If you aren’t having any luck with the area that you are standing on then move to another part of the stream and try there.
Persistence is, I always say, the important part of trout fishing – the fish isn’t likely to give up without a fight and nor should you!
Why It Is Best To Give Trout Fishing In A Stream A Go
If you are new to fishing, then you might be nervous about where you can start and one of the best places to start is small. So, by fishing for trout in a stream you can build up your confidence to fish for bigger critters in other parts of the stream. This of course doesn’t mean you should limit yourself to fishing for trout in streams.
Rather, it gives you the perfect microcosmic experience of what fishing is like. It will ensure that you are no longer worried about the art of fishing but that you actually enjoy it as all people should be able to.
What is wonderful about trout fishing in streams is that it doesn’t just have to be for beginners. If you simply want some quiet and peaceful time to yourself then fishing for trout in a stream surely is one mighty fine way to do it.
Being at one with nature and enjoying the experience of waiting for a nice trout to pop along is a sure way of feeling at one with the world. So whether you are a veteran or a newcomer to fishing, don’t ignore the sheer delight of trout fishing in a stream.
