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Ten Tips for Fall Trout Fishing
by Josh Tuliano
10 Tips to Make the Most Out of
Your Fall Fly Fishing Experience
Fall is the perfect time to fish for trout; they are
more robust in size and greater in numbers. The fall
season also provides its share of challenges for
catching trout. This article will take a look at 10 tips
for catching trout during the fall including what gear
to bring, what times
are best to fish, where to go, and more.
1. Fall tout fishing: What kind of trout are you fishing
for?
There are well over a dozen species of trout and even
more subspecies, all of which present different
challenges. When going fall fishing for trout make sure
you know what kinds of trout your favorite fishing spot
has. Different trout have different behavior patterns;
therefore you need to know what kind of trout you are
fishing for best results.
2. Fall tout fishing: Understanding the cooler
temperatures
Trout are more active in cooler waters, which make the
cooler fall weather great for trout fishing. When the
water is cooler you will see more activity, unlike in
the summer where you have to fish during the cooler
parts of the day.
3. Fall tout fishing: Twist on lead
When casting the fly you will get more results by
getting the fly to slightly dip below the surface, thus
attaching a weight on the line will ensure more bites.
4. Fall tout fishing: Light rod
You want to use a light 4lb rod for best results, a
heavier rod is harder to use and you will not get as
many bites. Heavier 6lb rod is used for salmon fishing,
but if you are trout fishing you should use a light rod.
5. Fall tout fishing: Less gear is more
When fly fishing for trout you do not need a lot of gear
to be successful, the website
www.flyfishingoutfitters.com has some great gear
selections for all skill levels.
6. Fall tout fishing: Sharp hooks
Trout are thick skinned, which holds true especially
during the fall. Make sure that your hooks are sharp
before fishing for best results.
7. Fall tout fishing: Use your eyes!
During the fall the trout start to feed more and become
robust, they are easy to spot in the water if you just
look. You can use sunglasses to cut down on glare for
better viewing, but do not forget to look in the water
before fishing.
8. Fall tout fishing: Use a natural casting motion with
a weight attached
Unlike in the spring time when bugs are hatching the
fall presents itself with different feeding habits. As
mentioned earlier the weight is essential to mimic trout
feeding habits in the fall.
9. Fall tout fishing: Shallow water is sometimes
beneficial
After a rain or downpour more worms will be venturing
out of the ground and into shallow water, which creates
an influx of trout to these areas. Trout hide near
vegetation and under logs, check these spots for trout,
especially during the fall.
10. Fall tout fishing: Natural bait or artificial bait?
Both natural bait and artificial baits work during the
fall, in fact natural baits sometimes work better
because insects are no longer hatching. Experimenting
with both types of bait is a great way to find out what
will work best in the environment you are fishing in.
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