If you want to learn how to catch more Brook Trout then you’re in luck. Often, you probably only need to make a few small changes to your fishing tactics. It can be as simple as wearing darker colors, choosing smaller flies, or just learning a new cast. 1 – Continue Reading
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The Best Fly Rod for Brook Trout
It can be difficult figuring out what the best fly rod for Brook Trout fishing is. Especially if you’re going to be fishing in those narrow mountain streams. A rod too long could mean a day spent picking your flies out of the mountain laurel or low-hanging branches. A rod Continue Reading
The Greatest Fly Line for Brook Trout
When chasing Brook Trout in smaller streams you’re normally not going to be casting very far. However, you shouldn’t be discounting your fly line though. So, what is the greatest fly line for Brook Trout? Why Fly Line Matters I know, I know. You’re not going to be casting very Continue Reading
The Five Greatest Nymphs for Brook Trout
Throwing dries to rising trout is one of the reasons we all got into fly fishing. Did you know that the majority of a trout’s diet is subsurface though? So, what are the greatest nymphs for Southern Brook Trout? You’ll need to find patterns that match the local forage as Continue Reading
What’s the Best Rod Weight for Brook Trout?
When fishing southern mountain streams you’ll find the best rod weight for Brook Trout is going to be anywhere from a 0wt to a 3wt. Those sizes are light enough that you can throw smaller flies with delicate precision and work well in close-quarter casting. How do you know which Continue Reading
What are the Best Streamers for Brook Trout
The best streamers for Brook Trout are going to be the same size and color as the other local forage. This could be a small baitfish pattern that the trout might key in on, or it could be used as a crawfish or a leech imitation. Brook Trout aren’t known Continue Reading
Best Dry Flies for Southern Brook Trout
The best dry flies for Southern Brook Trout are going to be the ones your most comfortable with. That being said it’s not the answer you’re looking for. So, when the weather is right and you’re itching for a top water bite then the flies listed below should be your Continue Reading
Find and catch Native Brook Trout
Where to catch Native Brook Trout and how to find them. You can catch native Brook Trout in the Appalachian region of Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia. Yes, Southern Native Brook Trout live in the mountains, but where in particular? Keep reading, and below we’re going Continue Reading