Top 5

The all time top (generic) dry flies are these, used by fishermen all over the world. There are many variations of these flies used as well. While these flies are generally good, for more realistic and specific flies (meaning better success), we recommend Perfect Fly brand flies. After all, flies are made to imitate insects, and there are no generic insects.

#1 Parachute Adams Pattern

Top 5 Trout Lures

Here is a collection of the best all time lures.

Top 5 Dry Flies

Top 5 Trout Nymphs

Top 5 Trout Streamers

Top 5 Ways to Match the Hatch

Top 5 Artificial Lures

Trout Fishing Top 5 Lists

Here are some lists to check before you start a trout fishing trip. Notice that we start with "How to Get Your Wife to Let You Go Fishing" since the others are not required if you do not get past this one! Be sure to check back often as the Top 5 List continues to grow.

Click on the drop down of the "Top 5 Lists" Menu tab for the tips by category.

Check out the "Top 85 Tips on Fly Fishing for Trout" by the world famous fishing author James Marsh, now available at the TroutProStore.com store.

Trout fishing necessities

Trout fishing most critical necessities:

1. Rig consisting of rod, reel, line, and hook. Please refer to TroutU class 101Rods & Reels

(Of course this assumes that you have a fishing license.)

2. Bait or lures. Please refer to TroutU class 103 Baits & Lures

3. Needle nose pliers for removing the hook.

Trout Fishing Things You Might Forget.

Here are some items that are guaranteed to make the trip more comfortable and eliminate some potential problems.

1. Toilet paper in an air tight zip loc bag. This provides REAL comfort, but can easily be forgotten!

2. Car keys and if possible, give a spare key to your fishing companion.

3. Several watertight lunch bags to save your, remote entry car keys, cell phone, wallet, snacks, etc. As if, anyone would fall in!

Top 5 Tips When Fishing

Here are some great quick and easy tips for improving your basic trout fishing abilities.

Click on the right side of the drop down.

Trout Fishing's Top 5 Hazards.

Here are some important tips and resources that may save your life.

1. Snakes can be very dangerous especially in the western and the southern regions of the USA.

2. Dehydration can be dangerous if you are not aware of the symptoms. Check here to learn the symptoms as it can overcome you without warning.

Top 5 Tips for Catch & Release

1. Use the strongest tippet possible to avoid loosing the trout with the hook still embeded.

2. Use barbless hooks, or if not available crush the hook flat with needle nose pliers. This is to facilitate ease of hook removal.

3. Use a landing net especially the knot-less type if available. This avoids damage to the trout and also, will cause the trout to be less fatigued in the process.

4. Always wet the hands prior to touching the trout to avoid removing the protective coating of "slime" that covers the trout.

Trout Fishing Top 5 Tips While on The Stream

1. To test the sharpness of your hook, gently place the point of the hook against your thumb’s fingernail. Then, gently scrape it down the length of your fingernail. Do not put additional pressure beyond what is required to keep the point in contact with your fingernail. If the point leaves a mark, it is sharp enough. Otherwise, replace or sharpen it.