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Lures, Flies, and Bait Wings that

They hear the lure. Fishing Strategies imitate those
Fishing with a fly, with a hook, with bait, of a fly
SUCCESS DEPENDS ON BOTH THE LOOK
o spot, watch, cast the bait, and catch the fish. Humans and fish, face to face in AND THE SOUND OF THE LURE. and with lures. Every sportfishing species
has its own challenges and thus demands
hand-to-hand combat. Every fisherman or fisherwoman is a hunter, and knowledge distinct strategies.
T of the prey is the basis of success. To catch fish, it is necessary to know their habits Rainbow trout can be
and preferences. Fishing methods, from fly-fishing to the use of cutting-edge technology, recognized by the red spot The artificial
on the operculum bone. fly is set on
such as that used to catch tuna, depend on the area, the fish species, and available top of a
hook.
resources. Choosing the right morsel to tempt the fish (whether real or artificial bait) is
another important decision. The key is to know which bait to use among the wide Fly-fishing
variety available and how to present it. is the most popular method among those
fishing for rainbow trout. As the trout feed
on surface insects, they are attracted by
artificial flies that the fishermen cast.

Where to Find Them Adipose fin,
Knowing how fish breathe can be very present only in
useful for finding them. Arctic char, salmon, the Salmonidae
and most trout require well-oxygenated family
waters. They generally live in cold rivers at
specific elevations, where the
water is clear and clean. Fishing with bait
These are natural baits placed on the hook for
the fish to bite. The favorite baits for trout are
fish eggs and worms, which are used with
Fresh small sinkers tied to the fishing line.

water

IS THE TYPE OF WATER
WHERE MOST SPORTFISHING
TAKES PLACE.
Wild specimens
The tail has many spots, and they are thinner than
clearly differentiate the rainbow those in
trout from the common trout. breeding farms.

2.7 inches
(7 cm)
9.8 inches (25 cm)
Rainbow Trout Fishing with lures
Oncorhynchus mykiss Lures are objects used as bait to attract
The most popular species for sportfishing, fish. They basically consist of a hook and
this trout looks athletic and elegant, and it some element that deceives the fish. They
will attack anything that looks like food. are used to capture Arctic char, anchovies,
Fishing with a hook tiger shovelnose catfish, and trahiras.
This hook holds a piece of food that is
tempting to the fish, so that when the 2 ACTION
fish bites, it will be hooked. Hooks are The fish has seen the fly. The fish turns Underwater,
tied to a line connected to the fishing rod. toward the fly, and when it takes the this fish can be
lure, the fishing line must be reeled identified by its
in quickly. white throat.
Its tail is Fins with white
square-shaped borders are
and clearly characteristic
Camouflaged 2.3 inches
jacket to forked. of this species. (6 cm)
avoid
frightening Fishing with floats
pounds Brook Trout Fishing with floats and
the fish 7.8 inches (20 cm)
bottom fishing fall in the
1 CASTING Waders allow 3 COMBAT 39 (18 kg) Salvelinus fontinalis category of lure casting.
the fisherman
Once the fish is targeted, or fisherwoman Once it has taken the This is a static type of
it only takes one or two to approach lure, the trout begins to TROUT COME IN DIFFERENT These fish are also known as speckled trout. When fishing—that is, once the
tries for the animal to and make the fight by diving and SIZES, FROM 3.5 OUNCES spawning season begins, they tend to form schools lure is cast, one waits for
become suspicious. crucial cast. “sprinting” at high speed. (100 G) TO 39 POUNDS (18 KG). that travel as a group. the fish to bite.