West Virginia has some truly wonderful fishing. Not only is it home to some great native West Virginia brook trout streams, but thanks to its stocking program you can also catch rainbow and brown trout statewide. On top of that, some of the larger rivers that run through the state Continue Reading
Brook Trout
How to Blue Line for Georgia Brook Trout
Tucked away in the southern Appalachians, North Georgia brook trout streams are waiting to be picked apart by anglers. The state has over 100 miles of wild brook trout streams and with a little bit of work, you can find some great fishing. Georgia Brook Trout These are the only Continue Reading
How to Best Cook Brook Trout
Someone that is going to catch and cook brook trout is not normally well thought of in the fly shops across the south. These are beloved fish and many people want to keep as many as possible in the streams. Which, I can’t blame them for. However, as long as Continue Reading
How to Catch Brook Trout in the Cold
Catching brook trout in the cold can be tricky. You’ll need to be prepared from a clothing standpoint but also, you’ll need to change up your fly selections. Gone are the days of throwing a foam hopper, maybe. What do Brook Trout do in Winter? The good news about brook Continue Reading
The Best Brook Trout Streams in North Carolina
In the Smokey Mountains, the Pisgah and Nantahala National forest lies some of the best brook trout streams in North Carolina. Similar to the rest of the South, the brook trout is the only native trout and is one of the most fun to catch. Hiking back to high elevation Continue Reading
The Ultimate Guide to Catching More Brook Trout
When stripped down to its basics brook trout fishing is incredibly simple and is a great way to get you out on the water. You’ll hear all kinds of advice from friends, fly shop owners, and other anglers, but below you’ll find the best guide to catching brook trout. We’re Continue Reading
How to Choose the Best Flies for Brook Trout
Brook trout are usually not very picky. They’re very aggressive and have been known to go after dry flies in the dead of winter even when there are no insects flying. However, if you want to catch as many fish as possible then you should know what the greatest flies Continue Reading
How to Catch More Monster Brook Trout
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
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
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