Things You Should Know about Brook Trout Fishing

Well, maybe not secrets but rather a secret. Yes, there isn't much to hide in fishing for any fish including brook trout! It's all just simply learning about what they are, how they are, where they are, how to approach them and then, putting everything you know to the test. It's just basics really. And the secret lies actually behind these basics, or rather how to get through them.

Take note that all these tips are basics and depending on the situation you may find when fishing for brook trout, they can twist and turn to adapt. Not all tips can promise a catch right away, that's why it is called fishing and not catching in the first place. Some techniques may work in one situation but may not be right for another. But that's what makes it challenging. Work on the basics to find new approaches. Hopefully with these few tips that we'll be giving things will be easier:

Brook trout are flexible fish that will take any bait. But experts will usually use worms and most often the dew worm. These are best presented to them using gang hooks. Typically, the top of the worm is threaded on the top hooks and the bottom of the worm will be threaded on the bottom hook. Thus it will allow the worm to float naturally in the current. Brookies will also bite on flies. The best way to find the best ones is to use a net to stir up the bottom. Get inspiration for your fly patterns from the insects you get. Usually, a minnow for streamers can be used with great success. Beginners usually find it more efficient to use flies. There are two best times to go out for fishing for brookies. First is during a rainy day when the worms are washed down to the waters, feeding them. Second is during hotter days without rain, when they'll be out to be looking for food. Brookies do what they can to save energy when looking for food. One of the best places to look for them are in rapids behind large boulders or downstream. When fishing in larger streams it's very useful to use spinners and spoons. Among the best spinners are Martin Panters, Mepp's and Blue Fox. They are usually paired with a minnow or a worm. For spoons most experts prefer the Len Thompson or EGB. When using spinners and spoons, spinner fishing experts typically wear hip waders and cast upstream, working the banks and any deep holes they come upon (which is important). They usually fish near the surface, moving down toward the bottom. Bouncing off the bottom isn't really a problem since you can unsnag your spinner or spoon if it gets caught, since you're in the stream.

These are just a few tips. They're actually just further applications of what is learned about the nature of brook trout or brookies. But, the main spice to the activity to keep the fire burning is perseverance. That's the secret to successful fishing. You might not get a catch today, but if you go on and learn from what you experienced, there's a bigger chance for you to get a really good one next time.