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I have always considered March 1 as the official start of spring because in my home state of Missouri that date is the opening of trout parks throughout the state. However, April is a prime time for trout fishing throughout the country when many other states start stocking the fish in their rivers and lakes. Newly stocked trout are fairly …
This just in: The Missouri Brown Trout State Record has been broken! Paul Crews was fishing the annual Vince Elfrink Memorial Trout Tournament on Lake Taneycomo with a conventional rod and reel (not a fly guy) when he hooked into a behemoth of a fish. The colossal Brown Trout weighed 34-pounds and 10 ounces breaking the previous state record by …
Tailspins (a hard bodied lure with a trailing willow or Colorado blade) are some of the most underused trout fishing baits in the market today. Their somewhat bland style, usually downsized body and unrealistic profile scare anglers from purchasing them. But I can guarantee you this: they don’t scare trout from biting them. Here we’ll break down the where & …
Cooking fish into a delicious meal is an incredibly rewarding experience. Add in the primitive acts of catching a fish, cleaning it, and creating a fire to cook it on, and the experience is magnified tremendously. Fresh trout cooked over a campfire is a true delicacy and something I suggest to anyone who enjoys eating fish. The beauty of this …
When it comes to trolling for trout, there are a few pros and cons. The cons, of course, are that boats are expensive and logistically more tough than casting from the from the bank. The pros (at a high level) are the ability to catch more fish. But how, and why, does trolling yield you more fish? Allow me to …
Soft plastics for trout are always a solid choice. When water is clear and current is moving quickly, there’s no better trout bait than a soft plastic bug imitator. Fast current can render some common trout-fishing baits useless, as the water rushing by will tug your bait below the surface and thrash it around, something no trout can catch up …
Did he just say, “jerkbaits for trout?” Hear me out. When you are looking to upgrade from the typical 12 inch stocker rainbows and catch yourself a trophy trout, your best bet is a jerkbait. Once native trout (and stockers, sometimes) reach a certain size, they move to a strictly baitfish diet. This means your bug imitators or live grasshoppers …
The tourism mecca of Branson, Mo., is also the home of Lake Taneycomo, a premier fishery offering some of the best trout fishing in the nation whether you fish with a fly rod or spinning tackle. The cold-water lake also provides some surprisingly good bass fishing local anglers have tried to keep secret for years. Lake Taneycomo Fishing 101 The …
Inline spinners are one of the best choices for trout when they are in some of their most finicky stages. While an inline spinner will get bit year round, you can count on them most in early spring or late fall, when only the most realistic flies seem to produce. Almost all species of trout fall victim to a spinner, …
Trout are among the smallest lipped of any commonly chased species, so tossing crankbaits to catch them may seem like a wild concept. But, fear not. Micro cranking to catch trout is one of the best ways to trigger reaction strikes, and often times can be one of the best ways to catch native trout, where you will be most …
Being prepared and planning your fishing trip in advance will help you maximize your time on the water, which is especially important for those anglers who can only fish on weekends. The most important step to follow when planning your trip is to keep track of the weather in the area you plan to fish and find out what the …
Many lakes throughout the country have strong enough spotted bass populations that on any given day you can catch more than a hundred (!!!) bass. If you prefer catching quantity rather than quality, then spotted bass on these waters will keep you happy. However if you prefer pursuing trophy fish you will have to try the reservoirs in California, Alabama …
