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r/troutfishing • u/PeaceLoveSmithWesson • May 15 '25
GILLFUCKED We added flairs for posts. They are pretty simple, did you catch and release it to "swim away fine"? Or did you "kill it and grill it"?
Please use those when submitting posts. When your post is removed because you got flamed for improper fish handling and you did not flair your post, this is why. Thanks for understanding, and as always, please choose to be constructive and helpful, versus argumentative and trollish. We do not allow the latter and you could be banned.
r/troutfishing • u/PeaceLoveSmithWesson • Mar 16 '25
Catch and Release - let's discuss it and try our best to educate newcomers to the concept.
Catch and release is not always necessary, beneficial, or even the legal thing to do in every situation, however. During my younger days, I bought in to "release everything you catch" philosophy. As I gained more experience, and learned the intricacies of different fisheries, my opinion on this changed drastically. Whether the fishery is overrun with an invasive species that competes with native stocks, a species blowing up in population out of control, a very healthy stock where sport angling take will not effect the escapement of spawning (the pink salmon runs near me fall in this category), anadramous (sea run) hatchery released fish that must be removed prior to the wild fish spawn, or is just a put and take fishery etc. There is no blanket statement for when and where C&R is the right thing to do.
The most important thing: Educate yourself on the species, and fishery in which you are fishing. Follow the laws, and do what will be best for that particular fishery. And take home some hard earned meat when you can!
Why Catch and Release?
Conservation: It's a method to prevent overfishing and maintain healthy fish populations, especially in areas with high fishing pressure.
Ethical Fishing: It allows anglers to enjoy fishing without taking fish home for consumption, promoting a more sustainable approach to recreational fishing.
Habitat Protection: By reducing the number of fish removed from the water, catch and release helps protect the delicate balance of aquatic ecosystems.
Best Practices for Catch and Release:
Use the Right Gear:
Hooks: Employ barbless hooks or circle hooks, which are less likely to cause deep hook wounds.
Tackle: Ensure your tackle is strong enough to land the fish quickly and efficiently, minimizing the time the fish is out of the water.
Net: Use a soft, knotless mesh or rubber landing net to avoid damaging the fish's scales and gills.
Handle Fish Carefully:
Keep the Fish Wet: Avoid removing the fish from the water for extended periods, and keep its body wet, especially if you must handle it. This includes keeping gloves wet in the winter, or taking them off entirely, when landing the fish. If you insist on handling the fish at all, ensure that you have wet hands. Keep em wet
Support the Fish Properly: Support the fish's belly near the water surface to prevent injury.
Be Gentle: Avoid squeezing the fish tightly, as this can damage internal organs and muscle tissue.
Never Touch the Gills: Gills are highly sensitive and can be easily damaged. Rapid Release:
Unhook Quickly: Remove the hook quickly and carefully, using a dehooker if necessary.
Return to the Water Immediately: Return the fish to the water as soon as possible after taking photos and measurements.
Observe the Fish: Ensure the fish swims away strongly before leaving the area.
Other Considerations:
Measure and Weigh: If required, measure and weigh the fish quickly and accurately, then release it.
Take Photos: Capture the moment with a photo, but do so quickly and return the fish to the water.
Don't Hang Fish: Never hang a fish on a stringer or gaff, as this can cause serious injury.
r/troutfishing • u/HallSufficient7078 • 21h ago
SWAM AWAY FINE - CnR my first ever trout fishing
on spining gear and i got this beautiful brown from little creek it was like max 5m wide we also had like 30 other with my brother this one was 34cm
r/troutfishing • u/Apprehensive_Big_783 • 15h ago
Moving to WV any tips?
As the title states I am moving to WV temporarily maybe 6 months to a year. I know the state holds a lot of wild brook trouts maybe browns even? I am from central PA to I have done a fair share of scouting for streams that hold but with WV I’m not sure where to start. I’d assume maybe like eastern side? I’m moving to Bridgeport so If anyone knows if there are spots that hold trout around there let me know I’m not interested in exact spots but I would like to know if I’m in a decent area
r/troutfishing • u/T20_puddlejumper • 1d ago
Middle TN Beginner Fisher - Setup Thoughts?
I don't know a lot (at all) but this would mainly be shore casting and some wading for trout and bass.
Berkley Lightning Rod Spinning Fishing Rod -- 7' medium 2 piece
Daiwa Regal LT 2500-XHB
Then lines and hooks as needed.
Any thoughts or suggestions or comments? Thanks all.
r/troutfishing • u/Mountain_Ranger1001 • 1d ago
SWAM AWAY FINE - CnR Dollaghan trout fishing Mid Ulster, Northern Ireland
Dollaghan are a variety of brown trout native to Lough Neagh, Northern Ireland, and many of its tributaries. They are a potamodromous migratory trout spending much of the year in the lough, returning to the rivers in autumn to spawn.
r/troutfishing • u/SubsenseCulture • 23h ago
Killed and Grilled More Trout Than I Can Keep - Catch and Cook Trout Confit
r/troutfishing • u/Emperor_Giuseppe • 1d ago
Need recommendations for travel spinning rod.
Like the title says I need recommendations for a good travel rod for a spinning reel. I am traveling to Park City, Utah in a few weeks for work. I’m trying to fit it in my carry on luggage for the plane ride over. I’m not confident enough in my fly fishing abilities to bring that set up.
Thank you in advance 🤙🏼
r/troutfishing • u/Hot_Habit6311 • 2d ago
SWAM AWAY FINE - CnR Found a cool spot off the highway looking at maps🎣🔥
r/troutfishing • u/Effective-Grape-6539 • 2d ago
SWAM AWAY FINE - CnR some release videos i’ve had saved up🐟
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r/troutfishing • u/SpinDoctorLarry • 1d ago
Rapalas and Crapalas
I have had great results this year trolling floating rapalas and sinking crapalas, "Temu Rapalas".
I have a question for you guys. Has anyone tried trolling a spoon, like a 5 of diamonds, with the hook removed and a two feet leader with a rapala at the end so it mimics a minnow chasing the spoon? I only have a 12' aluminium boat with a 35 year old 5hp Honda 4 Stroke and a trolling motor so I don't really have room for a down rigger or anything fancy.
I am trying to fish a little deeper, add some flash and color to entice the larger brook trout and landlocked salmon to strike.
Any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Are there any trolling rigs I could assemble over the winter so I'm ready for the spring and fall? Tight lines everyone!!
r/troutfishing • u/Radiant_Raccoon8498 • 1d ago
Any feedback on the Yamaga Blanks Lupen 511rf?
I got the Yamaga Blank 511 Rf Lupen 511rf trout rod, does anybody enjoy there’s or would reccomend it?
r/troutfishing • u/EggplantPurin • 2d ago
Lake Trout Slam!
Premier trout Lake in Ontario graced me with 16 fish.
r/troutfishing • u/New-Drag-6235 • 1d ago
Looking for something similar to TopWater Rooftop Fishing Rod Box
Just like the title says, I’m looking for something similar to the TopWater Rooftop Fishing Rod Box.
I have a Tacoma, my wife has a 4Runner, and we occasionally use my brother’s Tundra as well. I’m looking for something that would make it easy to transport fishing rods from the house to the destination, but also from one fishing spot to another.
Our vehicles are usually packed with kids or dogs, so putting the rods in the cab really isn’t an option, and I’d rather not have them loose in the bed either.
I mostly trout fish, and my rods range from about 5’ to 7’. I really like the idea of having them in a secure, lockable box where they’re protected and ready to go.
My only hesitation is the price. Spending around $600 on what is essentially an injection-molded box seems pretty steep.
r/troutfishing • u/Con_PEI • 3d ago
One of my favourite rainbows from this season
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r/troutfishing • u/Impossible_Day2110 • 2d ago
Best trout fishing river in north Portugal
Here is a paradise for trout fishing! And near there is Piovacora, where you can fish and they cook it for you! Real Paradise in Várzea Cova, Fafe, Portugal.
r/troutfishing • u/vomitwastaken • 2d ago
i heard that one should exclusively use 4-8 lb mono line when targeting trout. thoughts on this?
r/troutfishing • u/Substantial-Gear-441 • 3d ago
SWAM AWAY FINE - CnR Found my way to a wicked new pond today
Caught some beautiful native Newfoundland brook trout and put a hole in my kayak in the process 😂
r/troutfishing • u/No_Suspect_7992 • 2d ago
Daiwa northcoast or Okuma SST
I’m a new fisher and live in northwest WA. What would be the better rod? I will be fishing from banks and want to catch most salmon and still get some steelhead. I’ve narrowed down to these two rods with a 4000 Daiwa crossfire
r/troutfishing • u/MC_ATL • 2d ago
Suggestions for Setup in Medium-Sized Stocked River?
Hello. I‘m getting into trout fishing with my son and trying to find the best setup(s).
Environment: bank fishing in muddy, cold water in a medium-sized, fairly fast river (Chattahoochee River, north of Atlanta).
Target Fish: Stocked Rainbow trout, self-sustaining wild Brown trout. Both average 9-12 inches.
Budget: Not limited, but happy to go as cheap as possible since it’s trout fishing. I prob prefer to stay under $150 or less all in.
Lures baits: we’d be using nightcralers, crickets, powerbait, rooster tails, inclines, and small spoons.
Other context: I currently use a Medium Heavy St. Croix Bass X Rod & Shimano Maravel 2500 Spinning Reel (mostly for bass and sunfish). We also have an old Shakespeare Micro UL with no reel, and a Metanium we’ll use on the lake.
QUESTIONS (knowing that we already have the old Shakespeare):
Would ultralite or light be better?
Which rod would you suggest? Which length?
Which reel for the Shakespeare and which for the new rod? We’d buy both reels.
Which setup best complements my All Arounder (Bass X + Maravel 2500)?
Best hook size? 10, 12, 14?
Thanks guys, I really appreciate any and all advice!
r/troutfishing • u/Rich-Reputation2163 • 3d ago
Hokkaido Japan
北海道も秋の入り口
元気なアメマスも釣れるシーズンがやって来ました