The Brown Trout is recognized by its buttery colored sides and has black and red spots following its body.
To a lot of fishermen, pros and amateurs alike the Brown Trout is an ugly brute. I always wondered how much of that had to do with how often they weren’t caught, and how frustrated they left the fisherman.
In my world, a 20 or 22 inch brown is the most gorgeous fish that exists.. AFTER he’s on the hook..
I’ll tell you something else.. Fly fishing isn’t the only way to catch a Brown.
Having lived in Pennsylvania nearly all my life, I can say I’ve caught as many with a simply ultralight rod and reel than anything else.
They give me a lot more sensitivity, and with the water flowing over rocks and ripples you need to be able to “feel” the fish.
Another thing I use to catch them, no matter who tells you otherwise, is a live worm.
You’d be amazed how effective a live worm can be when its properl
