(Part 3) Top products from r/Fishing

It varies A LOT depending on the stream, but yes basically you have the right idea.

As long as you aren't doing anything illegal, feel free to keep or release whatever you feel like. The rules and regulations for fisheries are put there by people that generally know what they're doing. As you spend more time on a stream, you will get to know the character of it much better and can adjust your personal set of ethics as you see fit (still remaining within legal parameters lol). Picking up trash you might find and leaving spawning fish alone is always a good move on any trout stream. trout population health is very cyclical too, if you notice fluctuations in numbers and size, those are probably normal and nothing to worry about. check out this book if you want to get more hands on and do some experiments! Trout ecosystems are so cool!

Off the top of my head, a good multitool like a Leatherman.

A scale with measuring tape. For making sure you are within a size limit or for bragging rights.

Bogagrip like grabber or Fish Gripper for handling fish.

Hemostat for extracting a deep hook.

A good hat, UV rated shirt, sunblock and mosquito/tick repellent. Maybe a backpack with water reservoir a la CamelBak. I also keep a small first aid kit and a hook removal kit just in case.

Dry bag if you are going to be on a boat or kayak. No one likes a water damaged phone.

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A folding net. Nothing is worse than having a good fish and losing because it too big to drag it up on the bank. I lost a good sized trout last week because I didn't have a net handy.

Nice :) I recently bought an Intex Seahawk II that's perfect for fishing. It has 2 pole holders, room for a tackle box and cooler, and you can mount a motor on the back. Not bad for $100 new.

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Top prizes are:

1. Custom Sportmans Trophy Plaque (http://www.sportsmantrophy.ca/)
   
2. Signed copy of Dave Mercer's new book 135 Secrets Fish Don't Want You To Know (http://www.amazon.ca/Facts-Fishing-Secrets-Fish-Dont/dp/1554680603)
   
3. Three custom lures from Rockstar Lures (http://www.rockstarlures.com)
   
   Other prizes include stickers and copies of Fins + Skins magazine from 2010 that we wrote several pieces for.
   

I learned a lot from this: http://www.amazon.com/Reading-Trout-Water-Dave-Hughes/dp/081173644X/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1458838109&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=reading+terout+waters

"Reading Trout Water" by Dave Hughes.

Not sure if you are a trout fisherman, but I thought it was filled with great info.

The weight of the rod is more about how far you can cast than how big a fish you can land. You can throw a higher weight line much further, but chucking an 8 weight into a small creek is going to scare away all the fish. The really light weight lines can be presented^ very gently so as to not startle the fish. Most serious fly fishermen will use a different setup for creek and lake fishing. A 5 weight is a good middle ground for a beginner.

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I also recommend the Intex Seahawk II. Mine is pretty thick and sturdy. The material sort of looks like rubberized fabric.

Good advice. Can't add anything else to add about technique so ill add links to popping lures that I like. Can find them cheaper in other places

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Joan Wulff’s book New Fly-Casting Techniques is hands down the best fly casting book for beginners.

Then this is the perfect time to learn alternative rigging for your soft baits.
I can't recommend this book enough for learning knots, rigging, methods, etc... https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Book-Baits-Rigs-Tackle/dp/0936240245/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8

http://www.amazon.com/GRUNDENS-Heavy-Herkules-Pants-Green/dp/B0001DRHIO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1324477574&sr=8-2

Inexpensive and incredibly durable and waterproof. A few base layer items and a jacket and you're good to go!

All time favorite, Rebel Crickhopper: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00019NN22/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_cj24xb0QKNX0S

How about this monstrosity? $26.99 on Amazon Prime

Okuma Tundra Surf Spinning Rod 10'

Amazon has prints: https://www.amazon.com/Fishing-Jupiter-Circle-Hook-Trio/dp/B07HGMVBWB/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1539722055&sr=8-2&keywords=circle+hook+trio

The closest fish i could find was was the Porkfish (Anisotremus Virginicus) (Linnaeus, 1758) i use a field guide that my Ichthyology professor wrote. Heres a link to it in case you wanted on its the most complete field guide available for fish from Maine to Texas. I'm 90% sure its the correct fish looking at other pictures of that species showed some deviation in the brown lateral line seen in your fish but it has all the quality's that your fish has.

http://www.amazon.com/Field-Guide-Coastal-Fishes-Maine/dp/0801898382/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1413477149&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=a+field+guide+to+costal+fishes+from+maine+to+texas

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Then I suggest you either purchase or borrow from the library this book: Complete Book of Baits, Rigs & Tackle

Thanks man!

I hooked one a few days before I caught this one and I swear it had to be twice the size. It almost completely emptied my reel just stripping drag nonstop before it straightened my hooks out and got off. I maybe had 25 yards of line left reel when it got off. I was sick about it for days, but then I was hooked on catching these bad boys.

I caught it on one of these.

But my father in law also has a lot of luck using some jointed bomber minnows.

I actually caught my second one on a huge 7 inch saltwater grade baby striper bomber that I ordered on Amazon by mistake (thought it was the smaller version). The fish was a little smaller than this one though.

This is what I use for any youngster that I want to take fishing and catch fish, no matter what.

Rod - https://www.amazon.com/Zebco-33-Telecast-Combo-6-Feet/dp/B00F5EBTFQ/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1501686112&sr=8-6&keywords=zebco+fishing+rod+and+reel+combos

Switch out the line to 6lb - https://www.amazon.com/Berkley-Trilene-Casting-Monofilament-XLPS6-22/dp/B0000AV1HO/ref=sr_1_7?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1501686224&sr=1-7&keywords=fishing%2Bline&th=1&psc=1

Spring bobber - https://www.amazon.com/Thills-American-Classic-Floats-Spring/dp/B008SQXJGU/ref=sr_1_9?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1501686264&sr=1-9&keywords=thill+bobber

Hooks - https://www.amazon.com/Mustad-Assorted-fishing-Hooks-Panfish/dp/B018MT8JAI/ref=sr_1_17?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1501686288&sr=1-17&keywords=panfish+hooks

Sinkers - https://www.amazon.com/Eagle-Claw-02180H-008-Removal-Assortments/dp/B0068G99SO/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1501686348&sr=1-3&keywords=sinkers

Bait that never dies - https://www.amazon.com/Berkley-GEW-BR-Gulp-Earthworm/dp/B00144DJF4/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1501686374&sr=1-3&keywords=gulp+bait

I second this.

I just bought this kit off Amazon and I killed it up at our cabin. Largemouth Bass left and right, even caught a few decent sized Catfish