new to trout fishing... help

[joeyquicksand*]

I'm going trout fishing for the first time today by myself down in some of the southern mn streams... any suggestions so that my trip is not pointless... any suggestions would be appreciated.

thanks in advance

[WxGuy]

The streams are running gin clear down here, so think stealth. Approach your fishing spot low and preferably from downstream so you're not stepping right into their cone of sight. With temperatures the way they've been lately, the fish should be actively feeding.

Good luck!

[lookincalifornia]

first time troutin' i'm assuming you are useing spinning gear. small spinners casted upstream should get you fish. change in depth can be determined by change in water color. if it apears a darker, grayish-blue, with good current and shallow water nearby, there should be a fish or two. large pools will hold active trout at the top and tail ends of them. the middle may hold fish, but are most likely not active.

when fishing spinners, i have found one thing that will help is to periodically cast down stram to put some tention back into your line. casting across teh current and slowly letting it come downstream can be a productive, and fool proof method as well.

have fun, bring the camera. cause as i said in another forum,"if ever a fish deserved to have a picture taken, it's a trout".

[joeyquicksand*]

So, i went yesterday and had a great time!!! i never imagined how fun it is to be stealthlike and almost hunt these fish. We ended up catching and releasing quite a few little guys. real good times. thanks for your advice... we were using little spinners, and catching little guys.. they are so good looking alive and just under the water.

[lookincalifornia]

nice job joey

next time, if you want bigger fish, try some original raps. or maribou jigs. those small streams are a blast