Big Trout : How and Where to Target Trophies

by Bernie Taylor; Foreword by John Randolph, Publisher of Fly Fisherman magazine

• ISBN13: 9781585744763
• ISBN10: 158574476X
• Format: Trade Book
• Copyright: 2002-07-01
• Publisher: Lyons Press

Summary

Most anglers only dream about catching brown and rainbow trout over eight pounds or cutthroats over five pounds or brook trout over four pounds, but BIG TROUT considers these sizes as the minimum standard for trophy fish. This innovative book expands the boundaries of fishing with many new and exciting ideas, patterns, and techniques specifically to target big trout.

Table of Contents

Dedication	v
Acknowledgments	ix
Foreword	xiii
John Randolph
Introduction	1	(4)
Go To Where There Are Big Trout	5	(34)
Why there are big trout and where they come from
Get Into The Mind And Body Of Your Prey	39	(28)
How big trout bunt
Determine The Trout's Rhythm	67	(30)
When trout are mostly Likely to be active and feeding
Locate Where Big Trout Hold In The Water Column	97	(32)
Where trout feed and rest
Study The Water	129	(14)
How to research the right spots to fish before and once you arrive
North America's Best Big Trout Waters	143	(22)
The best two- to three-week windows of opportunity to fish selected waters
Be Flexible With Your Fishing Techniques And Fly Selection	165	(28)
Innovative tactics and flies that produce big trout
Hone Your Skills	193	(16)
What proficiencies the big trout hunter needs to succeed
Match Your Equipment To The Intended Prey	209	(16)
The right tackle required to catch big trout
Focus On Catching Big Trout	225	(14)
How and what it takes for the trophy trout hunters who consistently catch the big ones
Endnotes	239
Glossary	231	(14)
Bibliography	245	(14)
Index	259