Comments on: How to Catch Trout

on 11/22/2005 Putting a bb size slit shot on a wet fly will help you get the fly to go into the strike zone.

on 11/22/2005 For northern lakes and ponds, try a lake clear wobbler with a worm or wooly bugger attached to a 12 to 18 inch leader. For streams and rivers try Roostertails or panther martin spinners in sizes 1/8,1/6 and 1/4 oz weights. My recommended color is gold.

on 11/22/2005 Use polarized sunglasses to cut down on glare and to see the fish better.

on 11/22/2005 In warm weather (spring, summer and fall), try floating a cricket. Use a short shank #10 hook and an inline clear float with no sinker. Lead the cricket 3 to 4 feet and let the cricket float under bushes and trees.

on 11/22/2005 For hot or cold fishing in Canada, use a good bottom fishing rig or a florecent spinner.

on 11/22/2005 When hiking up a stream in a brushy area, I carry a telescoping 6-1/2 foot rod, canvas creel, hooks and lures of various sizes, a few worms, some salmon eggs and power bait. Now I have all bases covered. If one thing doesn't work, another will.

on 11/22/2005 Try Rainbow power bait!

on 11/22/2005 Attach a second fly to the hook, using a lighter-weight tipet material. If the two flies are tied in a straight line, they will not tangle as much on those windy days.

on 11/22/2005 Remember to keep your hooks sharp. Trout have tough mouths and I am always suprised how dull hooks are when I first buy them.

on 11/22/2005 Red River, New Mexico, a place called Goose Lake (quite peaceful and excellent fishing). Also the river running through town. Have always gotten my limit! Go to Williams for license and tips.

on 11/22/2005 Two words: power bait.

on 11/22/2005 On a # 6 short-shanked hook, use can use one kernel of canned corn (not creamed corn), or tie orange or red yarn on hook making it into a small ball about the size of three BB's.

on 11/22/2005 Trout are typically on the surface in colder temperatures and deeper in hotter temps.