trout fishing

Trout fishing is not rocket science as many make it out to be, in fact anyone can fish for and catch trout with a minimum amount of knowledge and skill. So lets take a look at the basics of trout fishing and what you will need to go out there and start catching trout today.

The gear you will need to get started is very basic and can be bought at just about any department store, like Wallmart, or Kmart. You don't need the highest priced gear to start catching trout, so if your on a budget, or just don't want to invest allot of money your in luck. There are however some things you need to consider before purchasing any equipment for trout fishing.

Lets start with some things you need to look for in a rod and reel, that will make them suitable for trout fishing. First and for most is size, fishing a small trout stream with a medium heavy bass fishing outfit just wont fly! When going for trout, small and light is generally better. A 4' 6" micro light to a 6' 6" medium action rod and reel combo will work best for most trout fishing applications. Take into consideration the size of the water you will be fishing, a 6' 6" medium action combo is better able to handle larger waters like small rivers. Where as a smaller ultra light combo will work better on smaller more confined fishing situations, like small mountain streams and so fourth.

Trout can be very fickle and easily spooked, I don't recommend any line over 6Lb test for any trout fishing situation. You will find there is an almost overwhelming selection of fishing lines to choose from. Keep it basic and simple, a common, high quality mono in 4lb to 6lb test will work just fine in most situations.

As the title implies "Trout Fishing, Guide To Getting Started," I am going to keep things as simple and basic as possible when it comes to the tackle your going to need to catch trout. Lets assemble a tackle box with just the basics that you will need to get out there and start trout fishing successfully.

A small to medium sized tackle box, bag or vest is a must. I would suggest staying away from anything you cant wear. Go with a decent hip type tackle system, or an inexpensive fishing vest with lots of pockets. Chances are you will be doing allot of moving around, lugging around a tackle box by hand, while crawling over fallen timber or through brush can be a real pain!

You have your tackle box, now lets fill it! A small assortment of bait hooks is a must and as with the rest of your trout fishing gear they have to be small. Most places that sell fishing gear also sell assorted packages of hooks. These are great for the beginner, you'll save time and money buying like this. Just make sure the hooks are high quality hooks. This is one area you do not want to cut any corners, sharp hooks are a must when it comes to any type of fishing. While I'm on the subject of assorted tackle packages, also grab an assorted package of split shot sinkers.

We could really stop right there and you would have everything you need to actually get out there and start catching trout, aside from bait. Though there are a few other items I'm going to suggest you fill your tackle bag with. So lets run through them really quick.

You should have a pair of needle nose pliers, a stringer (if you plan on keeping your catch), a net and fingernail clippers.

Once you get moving with the basics, you will no doubt want to start trying different baits and lures. There is an endless selection of trout fishing lures out there, so dig in and play around. Find what works best for you and fish it.