Do Trout Feed at Night? How to Catch Trout in the Dark.

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Do trout bite at night? I can tell you definitively that yes, trout do feed in the dark. Not only can trout be caught at night, but it tends to be big trout that feed more heavily in the dark. Let’s talk a bit about nighttime trout feeding habits and go over some techniques for … Read more

Fishing Mouse Patterns for Big Trout

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Mice may seem too large a meal for trout, indeed many anglers think of them more as bass prey than trout food. Many trout populations do indeed feed heavily on mice and other small rodents though. Despite trout’s reputation for being picket eaters, they are often quite opportunistic. Large trout occupy a spot relatively high … Read more

Do Trout Eat Dragonflies?

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Adult dragonflies are an interesting prey species. It’s one of those prey items that many trout anglers think are too big, and bass anglers think are too small. As an angler that targets both fish, I’ve found that both trout and bass will eat dragonflies (and damselflies). I’ve personally caught both sea-run brook trout and … Read more

Do Trout Eat Frogs and Tadpoles?

Do Trout Eat Frogs and tadpoles

Few anglers seem to have witnessed trout feeding on trout or tadpoles, yet they seem like such an easy meal. Tadpoles, in particular, seem far too slow and calorie dense to be ignored by a large predatory trout. If you’re a bass or pike angler new to trout fishing, I’m sure you’ve asked yourself why … Read more

7 Easy Fly Patterns for the new Fly Tyer

Learning how to tie flys can be intimidating. There’s a large number of tools, materials, and fly patterns available, where to start? I recommend picking two or three flies and going from there. These flies will vary based on what species you plan on targeting. I’ve listed some easy fly tying patterns here. The flies below are all effective … Read more

How to Humanely Kill, Store, and Prepare Fish

There’s multiple ways to kill a fish to eat. Some are quick and clean, some not so much. The specific method of how to kill and store a fish may vary by species, but there are some fundamental practices that are true with all types of fish. The specifics on whow to kill a trout … Read more

6 Best Soft Plastic Lures and Baits for Trout

It’s well known how effective soft plastic lures are for fishing bass and saltwater species, but trout anglers unfortunately often overlook soft plastic baits. This is a shame, as soft plastics are some of the most effective lures to fish for trout. This is true whether your retrieving them like a swimbait, or if you’re using … Read more