Featured Photo: Streamer Eater on the Clinch

Featured Photo: Streamer Eater on the Clinch

Tuesday, April 08, 2014

1st Trout on a Fly

In addition to learning to catch crappie on the fly rod, Tyler had been hoping to learn to catch trout on the fly rod as well.  Knowing that the trout from the winter stocking program are now hungry and looking for a meal, I told him that we could head to the local state park and find some willing fish.  He was excited but I don't think he was convinced that the fishing would be easy.

To keep things simple, we used the same flies as we were for the crappie.  Trout that aren't picky are a pleasant change of pace.  The best trout fishing from a fly rod perspective isn't exactly where most people would expect which makes it all the more enjoyable.

We finally found my favorite warmup hole and started casting.  After some basic instructions, I let Tyler go and stood back to watch, camera in hand and expecting good things.  Sure enough, a few casts later I saw the flash of a trout as it hit his fly.  "Set!!!" I yelled.  Tyler is a great one for not asking questions and following directions and immediately lifted the rod tip.  Sure enough, there was a beautiful rainbow dancing on the end of his line.



I'm sure he will remember this fish for a long time.  We found a few more willing fish and Tyler is just about ready for a trip to the Smokies now!

6 comments:

  1. Another trout fishing monster created just like Juan. Just give them a fly rod, let them catch a trout, and the rest is history.

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    1. So true Mark! Tyler is hooked now for sure!

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  2. I had my own thought for a minute there, but, I think I will just go all in on what Mark said. Good job, guys!

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  3. David
    I wonder if Tyler realizes he has found his niche in fly fishing? I have a feeling he does. Thanks for sharing

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    1. Bill, he does for sure. We were talking just the other day and he mentioned how he was catching so many more fish now that he is fly fishing compared to when he spin fished.

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