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Trout Fishing Guide and Species Information
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A great fisherman always thinks outside the box and considers all of his options. If you want to be a great trout fisherman, you need to
There are three very popular types of trout:
• Speckled trout (brook trout)
• Rainbow trout
• Brown trout
The species and type will depend on where you are fishing at and what part of the world you are in. Trout are found in many freshwater streams, lakes and rivers across the globe, particularly in the United States and Canada where the sport of trout fishing is popular.
Brook trout (speckled trout) thrive in smaller streams of good water quality, in pools of water more shallow than where you typically find other types of trout, hence their name. They tend to be very aggressive and are smaller in size that rainbow or brown trout. Usually they are smaller than 14 inches or so.
Rainbow trout are typically native to the west coast but due to stocking, they are found in many other areas as well. They occupy large water of streams and rivers and have different habitats than the other two types. They are famous for their "tail-walking" which is similar to water acrobats and is quite exciting for many fishermen to watch.
The Brown trout is originally from Europe and is the most abundant trout in many areas of America. They are usually a bit more difficult to catch as they are wary of fishing lures and bait and not aggressive like the brook trout. You will need a bit more patience usually when fishing for brown trout. They are usually found in deeper pools of water and most often feed early in the morning or late in the afternoon. They get larger than the other types of trout and can be as much as 25 inches in length in many cases (especially in the south).
The more you know about the type of trout you are fishing, the better able you will be to catch them. You also need to know as much as possible about the water that you are fishing from. What is the temperature and climate? How long have trout been in those waters? Are they within a public or government owned zone or park that has regulations?
What is the temperament of the trout in the specific area you are looking to fish at? Have you fished there before? Does it tend to be a good fishing area? Is it over-crowded? Learn as much as you can and you will be successful in your fishing attempts.
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