Jonathan Clarke+FollowSecrets to finding untouched trout lakesStumbling onto a hidden wilderness trout lake can totally change your fishing game—these remote spots are often packed with brook trout and barely see any anglers. The trick? Skip the obvious lakes near roads and trails. Instead, bushwhack along muddy tributaries, team up with friends for safety, and always bring solid navigation gear (think GPS and radios). Spring means more bear activity, so travel in groups and carry bear spray. Keep your gear light and your discoveries secret—nothing ruins a great spot faster than word getting out. Anyone else have a favorite hidden fishing hole they’ll never share? #News #troutfishing #wilderness80Share
fisherchad+Followbeen throwing bass lures at trout latelyHear me out on this one. Everyone thinks big trout are these delicate fly-only fish, but once they hit 20+ inches, they turn into absolute predators. Think about it - chasing tiny bugs in current burns more calories than they're worth. So these monsters switch to eating minnows, crayfish, frogs, even mice. Basically anything they can fit in their mouths. Started throwing crankbaits and jigs at trophy trout water and holy cow, the results have been insane. Big trout eat like big bass - they want a meal, not a snack. Try it next time you're after giants. You might be surprised. #fishing #troutfishing #basslures #bigtrout70Share
fisherchad+Followdoubled my trout catches with these hacks ✅After 15 years chasing trout, these are the secrets that transformed my success rate from mediocre to consistently productive: 1️⃣ Fish the bottom - 90% of feeding happens down there, not where you think 2️⃣ Big fish = loners - If you're catching tons of small ones, move spots for trophy hunting 3️⃣ Night fishing for browns - They're way more active in darkness, especially on pressured waters 4️⃣ Crayfish patterns work magic - Most overlooked trout bait/lure that absolutely slays 5️⃣ Go ultra-light - Heavy line makes presentations look fake Bonus: Always wet your hands before handling (protects their slime coat) and use rubber nets for healthier releases. In high water, hug the banks. In clear water, stay invisible and avoid casting shadows. #fishing #troutfishing #flyfishing #fishingtips193Share
fisherchad+FollowRealized too late that my favorite hooks aren’t always legal on certain waters 😬Was crushing stripers in Jersey last fall with live bunker when a warden walked up. Thought I was golden since I had my license and was within limits. Wrong! Turns out they require circle hooks for all live/dead bait fishing for stripers now. I'm standing there with J hooks like an idiot, totally clueless about the rule change. Luckily he just gave me a warning and educated me about gut-hooking prevention. Then I found out trout conservation areas have even crazier rules - barbless only, max 3 hooks per lure. That little Rapala with two trebles? Illegal in some spots even though it's artificial! Now I obsessively check regs before every trip. What hook rule caught you completely off guard? #fishing #circlehooks #hookregs #troutfishing #hookrules165Share
fisherchad+FollowDon’t rush after the rain—wait for troutHad a big rain blow out my local river last week, and I made the usual mistake—rushed out right after thinking the trout would be hugging the banks. Nope. Nothing moved, no bites. Turns out, trout don’t shift right away after a spike—they hunker down mid-river where they were. It wasn’t until day 2 that they started sliding into the soft edges, and that’s when the action picked up. Now I always check the flow gauges and give the river time to settle. Anyone else crack the high water code? How do you time that post-rain bite window? #fishing #TroutFishing #HighWater #FishingTips22Share
Jennifer Mckenzie+FollowTrout Fishing? Watch the Water Temps!Trout season is heating up—literally! When river temps hit 68°F, trout get stressed and struggle to breathe. If you want to keep your catch healthy, fish early (sunrise to 10am is prime time) and bring a thermometer to check the water. If it’s 67° or higher, it’s time to call it a day. Save the trout and your fishing karma! #TroutFishing #FishingTips #SummerFishing #Finance60Share
jeffreyhester+FollowFly Tying Patterns You Gotta TryObsessed with fly fishing? This week’s Tying Tuesday is packed with killer patterns for trout, bass, and even saltwater. Barry Ord Clarke’s Slow-Water Caddis is delicate but totally worth the effort—trout won’t know what hit ‘em. The Ausable Wulff is a bushy classic that survives rough water, and the Shimmer Minnow brings the bling for both bass and trout. Don’t miss the Saltwater Deceiver for big water action, plus a handy guide to fly-tying hooks. Which one are you tying up first? #FlyTying #FishingLife #TroutFishing #BassFishing #SaltwaterFishing #TyingTuesday #Finance80Share
Karen Huynh+FollowFly Tying Patterns You Need to TryObsessed with fly fishing? Check out these killer fly patterns from today’s Tying Tuesday! The PMX is my secret weapon for hopper-dropper rigs—super visible and trout can’t resist it. Simon’s Jigged March Brown Nymph nails that chunky mayfly look, and Joe’s classic Streaker streamer is a must for saltwater beasts (or big freshwater predators). If you’re looking to up your fly game, these patterns are total game-changers! #FlyFishing #TyingTuesday #FishingTips #FlyTying #TroutFishing #SaltwaterFishing #Finance30Share
jasonking+FollowFirst time catching trout - they died so fast! 😭Had no idea trout were so fragile! Caught my first ones today but they died within seconds of being out of water. Guess I need barbless hooks and to keep them wet next time. Any catch and release tips for a beginner? 🎣 #fishing #TroutFishing #CatchAndRelease #FishingTips 3420Share
