How to Catch a Brook Trout

I've often been asked how to I catch a brook trout. And I usually answer with a line and hook. Now most of them know that I'm just kidding around with them, but if you think about it, that is the basis of catching any fish. Now the big question is what kind of line and what's on the hook. Also in what water to put the line and hook.

As far as line goes I prefer to use 4lb. monofilament. That is of course, when I am spinning or bait fishing. For fly fishing I prefer lighter weight of fly line coupled with a light smaller fly rod, and a reel to match the rod. When running monofilament line I prefer to use an ultralight rod and reel.

For hooks I prefer to use the smaller variety most times. Spinners and spoons I will use in the #0 to #1 size for most of my fishing. But obviously if you're going for bigger Brook trout like record size, much bigger lures will be needed. Considering the average Brookie in most streams will be between six and 8 inches with the odd one finding the 12 to 14 inch mark,the smaller spinners and spoons will be fine.

I do however tend to use larger bait hooks when I'm fishing for Speckles. The reason for this is that the trout have less tendency to swallow the bait completely. But if they swallowed the bait down there gullet it's almost impossible to release them without seriously hurting them. So the larger bait hooks prevent the brookies from swallowing the bait completely.

Brook trout can be found in clear cool streams. Also in bigger rivers and lakes that have the right temperature. For the Brook trout to survive they need temperatures of 60°F and below. So if you can find these conditions you may find some Brook trout. Now do not overlook smaller streams, some only a couple feet wide, because you never know if the temperature is right and there's lots of cover, there very well could be some nice trout for you to catch.

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Fishing Trip? Why Not a Fly Fishing For Brook Trout Trip?

Fishing trips are great way to spend some time alone, or with family members. Trips can range from a weekend getaway to a full-blown vacation up in the northern woods of Ontario. You can spend a little bit, or you can spend a lot staying at one of the many five-star resorts that cater to fishing.

You can rough it in the woods sleeping in a tent alongside beautiful wilderness Lake, or fly into a rustic cabin that sits on the point that juts out into a wonderful lonely lake. Either way you can make memories that last a lifetime.

Personally for me and I love taking a fishing trip into northern Ontario chasing after Brook trout. One of the most satisfying methods of catch these beautifully colored trout, is with the use of a fly rod. Now do not get me wrong I've caught many more trout using a spinning rod with lures and natural bait.

But something has to be said for catching a trout on a fly that perhaps you've made iand designed yourself. I know lots of fly fisherman who spent most of their winter's nights, designing and tying flies for the upcoming fly fishing season in the spring.

Nothing is more amazing than sitting out on a calm evening night, on a late spring night, on a lake where the Brook trout are breaking the surface of the water feeding on insects. There are thousands of such lakes in northern Ontario just waiting for someone to take a fishing trip there, and to make memories that will last a lifetime.

Ontario has some of the best trout fishing in the world. But to be honest trout can be quite finicky. Personally I have seen them go off feeding several days to a week at times. The nice thing is though even if the fish aren't biting, you will be surrounded by some of the most awesome rugged landscape in Canada.

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