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[T1348]Trout Fishing In Lakes

by David Stone, Dav

There is something about fishing for trout that reminds me of my favorite vacations. Nothing is quite as relaxing and mentally stimulating at the same time. I'll never forget my first image of what fly fishing for trout is really like. The movie "A River Runs Through It" takes place in Montana. It follows the lives of two brothers who fly fish their local streams in Montana with their father. It was not long after my father took me to see that movie that we took our first trip out west. Being from Florida, I loved being on the open water and fishing for Red Fish or Snapper with a spin casting rod and reel. Having done this most of my life, I was intimidated by the images I had seen on the big screen. I was not sure I could learn a new art of fishing that looked so fluid.

Montana is a wonderful state that is about as large as California and has 1/30th of the population. I had never seen such wide open spaces. Wintertime skiing in Montana had been my only experience out there, and it was a completely different experience. We stayed in Big Sky and traveled all around that area in search of the best spots. Luckily we had a native Montanan with us who had fished the state since childhood. He knew every hot spot like the back of his hand. All I had to do was learn the new art of fly fishing.

We set out to a prairie that had a river on it that meandered like something you've seen on a postcard. This was after the three mile hike in from the road that started with a sign reading "Beware of grizzly bears". To start out, I had loaded my line with a Mepps lure so that I did not have worry about bait while I practiced. To cast you let out a couple of feet of slack and also hold a couple of feet of line in your free hand. Wave the rod forward and back with mainly just your wrist, you get the feel for the weight of the rod and the line. While doing this you just search the opposite bank for some still water. Trout love to wait in the still water for food to pass by with the current. Then you simply cast just upstream from the still inlet that you spotted releasing the extra line that is in your free hand to extend the cast. By letting the current do the work you can dangle the lure near the hole to entice the trout. It takes less time than you think to master fishing with a fly rod and you quickly learn that finding the right spot is the difficult part that comes with years of practice.

Fishing with a fly hook is not much different, but floats on the water. It can get frustrating and first and if you find your self with an empty creel, just ask a local where Loveland Pass is. This is a small lake that is stocked with trout. It's got a great view of the mountains and it is just off of the highway. It's a local secret and you can catch as many fish as you desire.

To me, baseball isn't the great American pastime; fishing is. I was raised on Arkansas trout fishing, and my son has been raised on it as well. Trout fishing in Arkansas is one of the most popular ways to spend time. You see, things move a little bit slower down there. I don't want you to think that we are all rednecks. Yes friends, we have electricity, plumbing, high-tech industry, and some of the greatest cities in the world. In Arkansas, however, unlike in much of the rest of America, these things do not replace the great outdoors. We still continue to take pleasure in nature, even as we enjoy the modern conveniences of life.

I still remember my first Arkansas trout fishing trip. I was with my uncle, who I thought was a nut. He'd make strange jokes that his kids could not understand, and sometimes stared off into the distance, but boy did that man know how to fish for trout. He taught me all the tricks that you need to know for Arkansas trout fishing. He taught me how to use fishing flies, lures, sinkers, hooks, and all the rest. By the time I was done with a trip, I thought of myself as an expert fisherman.

It turns out that my dad had been into Arkansas trout fishing for a long time, but had given it up in the last few years. It seems that he just didn't have enough time anymore, but when I began to ask him to take me on a trip, he gladly agreed. Our first Arkansas trout fishing trip was a little bit awkward. You see, my dad was not really the talkative type, and it was hard for him to be alone with nothing to do but sit there and fish for so long. On the other hand, I was just the opposite, and liked to talk nonstop. It took a while to get into a natural rhythm, but when we did, it was smooth sailing from there.

If you've never been Arkansas trout fishing before, I suggest that you go with an expert. You see, the streams are different at different times of years, and you have to use different fishing techniques. It can actually get pretty complicated. You'll have much more success with your Arkansas trout fishing adventure if you go with someone who knows the ropes. They can show you how it's done.

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