How to Catch More Trout! (Fly Fishing for Big Brown Trout)

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In this video I pick apart a beautiful hole trying to catch big wild brown trout. I catch quite a few fish and decided to put together a video talking about how I fly fish for trout. This should help you catch more trout and bigger trout next time you're on the water!

Essentially on this particular day of fishing the sun was out and the fishing had been decent, but nothing overly insane. I had been catching some nice fish, much like this one here…. But nothing of significance. When I came up to this next hole though, I immediately recognized the potential for large fish and stated to pick it apart.

In general this hole was larger than some of the other holes I had been fishing through, but even more important than that is it had cover. The back end of the hole where I caught that first fish was probably 4 feet deep with good moving water. And depth is an underrated piece of cover, but I think everyone keys in on this while fishing without even thinking much about it. But this hole had 2 other good things going for it, which was lots of overhanging tree cover and a large downed tree at the head of the hole. Overhanging trees not only provide shade and cover but are also great sources of food for trout because there are a lot of bugs that fall into the water off of the trees… and if you don’t believe me next time you’re walking up a creek or river shake a limb and watch what falls off… but by far the most important is the log at the head of the hole with a good current seem pushing against it. If you can ever find current hitting a downed tree or root ball you should spend extra time fishing that ESPECIALLY if you’re fishing for brown trout. That’s because brown trout are predators and once they hit a certain size they look almost exclusively for other bait fish and what the limb is to a brown trout is an ambush point. Think of the current as natures conveyor belt, constantly pushing food and bait fish down the river. Not only that but the log provides cover from any predators, such as birds of prey, and it’s a current break or the browns to sit without expending too much energy, so it’s a trifecta of perfection.

The head end of a hole is the most likely spot for you to catch a large brown trout. That’s because the king of the hole gets the best spot to feed because they bully any other smaller trout that may try to take the ideal feeding lane. And as I mentioned earlier, there’s a log at the head of this hole, which is about to come into play in a negative way, but it’s a perfect spot for an apex predator to hide. If you’re lucky, the brown will have pushed out of the log jam to feed when you’re fishing, but a lot of times you have to get really close to the log to entice the brown to come out. This hole also had a crazy undercut root ball on the far left side that is an ideal place for a big fish to be. Basically this hole was perfect for a multitude of reasons, which I knew meant my likelihood of hooking a big fish was high.

I hope you enjoy this more educational style video! If you enjoyed it let me know in the comments!
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One of the really wonderful things about fly fishing is that there is always something new to learn. I’ve been fly fishing for trout for more than six decades — and I am delighted to report that Jon still has timely lessons to provide! Thank you for another great video!

michaelsmith

I love that you value feedback from your audience and provide us great information in beautiful places, with amazing fish. I really liked this video. One of my favorites. Keep them coming for all of us who want to be like you!

robertholcomb

An excellent tutorial video, what a fantastic fish. Your casting is amazing with all of those trees about you missed them all. Not much music but none is needed, love the scenery.

tonycamplin

I have watched this video for the third time already and it’s just an amazing piece of work. Talking about depth and tree cover, just really nice work!

barryloy

Great tips. You should show us what flies you use and also leader/tippet length, plus if you have a striker on your line. That would be helpful for us viewers. Thanks for the videos.

augustwest

Enjoyed this video. I can always learn more to help me enjoy fishing more. Showing us your flys and set up would make a great video too. Thanks!

swrsr

Heck of a fish man, that log maneuver was wild!

mattmeyer

Loved it great type of video I've learned so much from watching you keep up the great work

hauling

Now that's the way you do it! Hiyolda (Excellent) video, Jon! Awesome educational video. There was something for everyone, from beginner to the accomplished fly fisherman. The way you handled the log situation was absolutely accurate. To take time and read the river, creek, pond, or any other body of water is a must and you explained everything so well. The quality of the video with arrows and points of interest is spot on. Keep them coming. Showing the good and the bad or mishaps is transparent and honestly the best video you have done so far. I'm proud to see the awesome fisherman you've become, and always tight lines. May Creator bless and keep you safe always, Tony Walkingstick

tonywalkingstick

Another awesome video well done some really nice fish

clydeshope

Great video, appreciate all the technical / tactical advice. Keep em coming!

samsnodgrass

Hi John, excellent instruction video for beginners. 👌

briljantje

GREAT FIGHT!
That's why we fish! Those brown's are wiley!
To me, the most fun to catch!

goldenbear

One of my favorite videos. I worked a new creek yesterday and got skunked bad, lost about six flies. Not a good day. But beautiful water. This just reminds me where to start and take my time. Thanks.

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