Trout Fishing Tips 157
You want to stay out of the trout’s line of sight as much as possible. Remember: if you can see the trout, they can probably see you. The scents on your hands are another way trout can “see” you. You see, any scents that are on your hands will transfer to your bait or lure. If experienced trout smell anything unnatural they are much less apt to bite your offering. You want to eliminate unnatural scents from your hands by rubbing your hands in a handful of grass or washing with some odor neutralizing soap.
Use the season to your advantage when it comes to fishing for trout. As far as larger trout are concerned, there is no better season than the fall. I’ve caught virtually all of my trophy trout in the fall. As you know, things like fishing on “opening day” can be a waste of time because of crowds and such. Use your personal experience to your advantage and spend most of your time trout fishing when the rivers and lakes are the least crowded and the most fishable.