Rainbow trout are probably one of the most beautiful fish available to anglers.
Rainbow Trout Info
Rainbows are native to waters in the west coast. They are genetically more like the Pacific salmon than the brown trout.
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Because rainbow trout do not reproduce in local waters, they are grown in fisheries and restocked by state wildlife and fisheries departments.
In nature, they have a narrow band of red from cheek to tail.
Rainbows occur naturally in the Pacific Northwest and travel to-and-from the sea. In these areas, the fish is called a “steelhead” and is silvery in color. Steelheads are a whole-other-game-fish and outside of our discussion today.
How to Catch Rainbow Trout
The thrill of catching a rainbow is partly due to the impressive display they put on when caught. They leap! They fly! They fight!
Look for rainbows in faster-moving waters (than the other trout-types). They are also found in shoreline fishing, in rip-rap, deep holes and in underwater structures.
Generally, look for splashy water around boulders and rapids.
What Rainbow Trout Eat
Most successful anglers start with flies – wet and dry, and nymphs — with fly fishing tackle. You can also try live bait — worms, salmon eggs & insects with fly fishing and spinning tackle.
Rainbows have also been known to fancy corn, marshmallows, cheese and bread! Go figure!
In the artificial class, you can use light spinning tackle with spoons and spinners.
In early spring, rainbows are lethargic and usually are bottom feeders. During this season, make sure you are fishing on bottom too.
Rainbow Trout Recipes
They can be prepared by barbecuing, broiling, baking, frying or smoking.
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