Posts Tagged ‘trout fishing’

I’ve searched some sporting goods stores around my area but have found a couple st. croix rods that were expensive. I’m looking for something small and simple. About 5 or 6 foot with small reel for trout fishing made in the USA, is there anything out there? I’m willing to spend about 0.

Going to Gatlinburg in a few weeks and I want to try trout fishing. Do you mainly use a fly rod? I have one that I use for bluegill but not sure if it is strong enough for trout. I know any kind of live or dead bait is not allowed so I’d like some info what are some good flies or whatever to use.

I have been fishing since I could walk (mostly saltwater) but I have never been trout fishing before in a mountain stream. From what I hear, trout fishing is very tricky and requires a lot of skill and patience. I will be fishing in the Toccoa river in North Georgia.

What type of tackle should I use and what type of bait? Lures? Worms? Flies? How should I fish for them? What tactics should I use? I will be using a light spinning rod and I have chest waders as well. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated!

I’m getting interested in trout fishing and I have spoken to some Trout Unlimited guys and they all swear by dry flies. I myself am just starting and I’ve done a little rooster tail fishing with some nice catches. Is one more humane than the other as far as catch and release goes? Also whats a nice fly fishing reel and rod to get as a noob?