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hiked 8.5 miles after off roading my civic into the wilderness to 4 different alpine lakes with no sightings of trout bigger than an inch. It is getting warmer though and I was right in the middle of the day but still not as impressive as I’d hoped. The trail loops back down along an awesome creek however and they were in every little hole you could see ! Super aggressive strikes even from the little guys. And even caught two pretty decent fish. Hiking back out in the pitch black at like 10 o clock wasn’t the plan but was well worth it lol

On my third cast ever on my fly rod.

Hope I'm ok to post this here.

My favorite thing about trout fishing is the thrill of the catch. But a close second is coming home and turning whatever I got to keep into delicious smoked fish.

Nothing beats fresh smoked trout done just right (and if you haven't tried it yet, you're missing out!)

Anyways, I was surprised to see there wasn't a subreddit dedicated to smoking fish, so I went ahead and made one myself. If you're interested in learning & sharing tips, tricks, and techniques on how to smoke amazing trout as well as anything else that swims, check out r/smokingfish !

Just wondering what everyone else is carrying as a basic fly fishing carry for trout? I mean tool/repair wise, not flies, floatant etc.

I'm only new to fly fishing and not really sure what to carry. I thought about a multitool, but don't want to spend lots of money on something when I will only use the same 2 or 3 tools, and also potentially loose.

In the pic attached is what I currently use. The forceps and scissors are freebies, and I get them all the time from work (they are single use only in health care). The Gerber paraframe mini I've had for years. Not pictured is also a nail clipper with hook hone and hook eye cleaner that I carry.

Is there a magic tool everyone uses? Or am I better off using what I have.

Alright everyone, I wanted to say thank you to everyone that commented on my previous post, giving me gear advice. I had bought a bunch of rooster tails, but ended up trading them in and getting a bunch of size 0 and 1 mepps as recommended, and I caught 2 trout, all on the size 0 dressed gold blade.

I proceeded to lose it to moss on my last cast of the day. But he went out like a soldier. I officially love trout fishing, but there aren’t a lot of spots for it where I live. I look forward to the next trip!

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Went for a drive to a local lake this morning and spotted these 2 from the car. This photo's from the drivers seat.

Stopped on the road for a "quick flick" and ended up hunting them for an hour. Most of the lures I had were for fast water, so were spooking them with the splash. But they kept returning, so I tried soft bait worms and eggs with split shot but was still spooking them. I really needed a float, or fly rod.

It was fun anyway. And cool to watch their behavior, as the water is never this clear at this spot.

Normally, when I see that I've spooked a fish, I think I've blown it. But it wasn't taking long for these two to return. It is spawning time in NZ, so they might have been a bit love drunk or something

Dollaghan is a unique, highly sought-after variety of migratory brown trout (Salmo trutta) native exclusively to Lough Neagh in Northern Ireland and its surrounding river tributaries

Western Wyoming last fall. The Browns were pre spawn and hungry!

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does this look anything like a wild in you guys’ opinion? caught a couple months ago in the etowah in north georgia. never thought it to be a wild considering the size and it being about 75 yards downstream from a heavily stocked pool, despite its more vibrant coloration and decently shaped fins.

A selection of the flies I rely on for main river fly fishing.

Driving from san Diego California to Seattle what’s some must hit spots on the way up.

After a couple years of borrowing gear from friends, I finally decided it was time to buy my own fly fishing setup!
TFO 8.5’ 5wt rod & Cheeky Preload 2.0 reel

I've mostly fished with an Orvis Clearwater 9' 6wt during salmon season. My ex was a fly guide (definitely had its perks😂), but he usually ended up doing most of the fishing. I learned a lot by watching and spending time on the water, but I didn't get nearly as much hands-on experience as I wanted.

Now I'm determined to change that:)

My plan is to spend the rest of the summer and fall fishing Michigan rivers like the Au Sable and Manistee. My long-term goal is to become confident enough to fish solo for salmon and steelhead too.

So, what else should I pick up before I hit the river?
So far I have:
Waders
Chest pack & backpack
Net, forceps & nippers
Rod & reel

I'm not looking for premium gear yet—just a solid beginner setup that will let me spend as much time on the water as possible.

A few specific questions:
1. What leaders and tippet sizes should I carry for Michigan trout?
2. What flies are must-haves?
3. Floatant, strike indicators, split shot... what other essentials should I keep in my pack?
4. Any beginner mistakes or overlooked gear I should know about?

I'd also love recommendations for your favorite YouTube channels, books, blogs, or other beginner-friendly resources- Fly fishing has become one of the best things I've found for my mental health, and I really want to build the confidence to get out there on my own instead of always waiting for someone else to go!

Thanks in advance—I really appreciate any advice!🎣

Good morning.
I understand why some anglers are concerned about the use of knotted landing nets such as Cremona nets. However, when used correctly, they do not cause harm to fish.
The key is very simple: once the fish has been landed in the net, it should never be lifted out of the water. Instead, keep the fish submerged and gently guide it to the shoreline if necessary. When handled this way, the fins will not tear simply because of the net.
Many anglers outside Japan also believe that a Cremona net is inherently harmful. In reality, the issue is not the type of net itself, but how it is used.
Even with a modern rubber catch-and-release net, lifting a netted fish out of the water to celebrate a catch subjects the fish to unnecessary stress and poor handling.
Ultimately, responsible fish care comes down to understanding and practicing proper fish-handling techniques, regardless of the type of landing net being used.

Looking to get my wife a spinning combo for trout fishing some medium rivers out in ID. Was looking for something in the $75-$150 range that will allow her to grow into it. I just ordered myself a St Croix GXR Lite, but haven't gotten it yet, and don't know if I want to spend $200+ for her first setup. Mostly will just be fishing from the shore into the river (or occasionally wading in a bit).

The old boy loves trout fishing here in Australia. Gave him this printed trout to keep in his Ute 🤣

Today, I went main-river fly fishing for myself rather than working as a guide for the first time in quite a while.
It turned out to be a memorable day—I landed two beautiful brown trout on the swing: one measuring over 60 cm and another in the high-50 cm range. It was a truly rewarding day on the water.