Try your hand at
flyfishing for rainbow trout
Rainbow Trout
Many freshwater and saltwater anglers have never tried flyfishing for
rainbow trout. It’s definitely a fishing experience worth pursuing.
While flyfishing is not the only method for catching this
often-elusive species of fish, it is the most artful and satisfying,
in my opinion. A rainbow trout puts up one of the toughest fights
you’ll ever enjoy, too!
Tips for effective
flyfishing
One of the most important mistakes to avoid in flyfishing is using
line that’s too heavy. This will often spook rainbow trout, a fish
that is skittish to begin with.
During the Spring, flyfishing that concentrates on shallow areas where
it’s warmer will usually pay off the most. Among the various types,
rainbow trout are probably the most susceptible to temperatures,
preferring warmth much more than browns or lake species.
In the Summer months, flyfishing with dry flies or nymphs in the early
evening hours will often produce the best results. At this time of
year, rainbow trout are focused on insects as the staple of their
diets.
Many flyfishing anglers will switch to another species during the Fall
months, but you can still catch a fair number of rainbow trout in
September and October, depending on where you fish. Bottom-fishing
strategies employing earthworms and night crawlers work best.
In the Winter, flyfishing just below the surface of the ice is often
effective. Many rainbow trout swim just beneath the surface when it’s
frozen. Try using jigs with minnows or small worms and slowly
lower the depth until strikes occur.
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