subject: How to Trout Fish - Preparation is the Key [print this page] How to catch trout from a seemingly empty pool ,stream or river outlet is like a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat,if your an expert that is.Learn how to catch trout.Learning how to trout fish takes more than just finding a lake or stream. A fisherman must also consider the tools of his trade. For a serious fisherman, an ultra-light spinning and casting rod with a 1 to 6 pound rating (meaning that it can hold 1 to 6 pounds without breaking) an reel are preferred for trout fishing. This type of rod is preferred because you used light tackle to catch river trout. These types of rods are also shorter and lighter than the average rod and have more snap to them when you cast. In reality, you can catch trout using any standard 2 to 8 pound rod and reel as long as you have patience and the right bait.Don't forget that you also need fishing line, hooks, bait and a net. You can't learn how to trout fish without the proper line, hooks and live bait. The fishing line should complement your rod and will be 4-6 pound test line, which means that it can withstand 4 to 6 pounds of dead weight on it without breaking. Bait your hook with live nightcrawlers or even small minnows. This type of bait is easily purchased at a bait shop (usually found close to prime fishing spots) on the day of your fishing trip. Also, if you anticipate that you might wade out into the water to net your catch, you might want to invest in some hip-length wading boots to keep your legs warm and dry.Anyone can learn how to trout fish, and with the right preparation it might become an enjoyable pursuit for many years to come. One final consideration is to remember than anyone over the age of sixteen must purchase an annual state fishing license in order to be permitted to fish at all.
