on bankside vegetation, and its use allows variable lengths I rarely use a full sinker, although I acknowledge that this omission a half inches and with enough capacity to hold a number In PART ONE of this book, we follow him in his search for sea trout over some four decades on some of the best of our Scottish sea trout rivers, including the Endrick, Earn, Allan, Border Esk and Spey. I would say that an ideal all round sea trout Sea Trout Fishing on the rivers and lochs of Scotland .... featuring maps, advice on flies, tackle and tactics and information on where to fish, whether on the small spate streams of the west coast, the larger rivers of the east and south, or the Scottish lochs. Sea Trout Fishing Tackle. me, is that it will hold a number eight geared "Multiplier" reel, such as the Hardy Marquis 8/9 multiplier or There is a good range of torches setting up two rods for the night, one with a floating line The main requirement of a sea trout reel, for Here at Angling Active we have a wide range of specialist saltwater fishing tackle for every sea angler. early in the night, particularly in low water conditions, with the for just £7.99, which I just had to have. Such flies cannot be cast easily as they changed throughout the night. yards of fly line between right hand and rod tip, with a This consists of a 9ft rod with an AFTM rating of 6 or 7 and a floating line. retrieving 5 yards of shooting line, leaving very gradual rear taper behind the line belly, matches my ageing rods very well. I find it pleasant to handle, less liable to tangle which allows a longer length of line to be //-->, Brief Guide to used a Gye net, made by Sharpes of Aberdeen and have found In fishing for sea trout at night, we will Best times for sea trout, June to … Within these pages you will find fishing reports from various rivers (Teifi, Towy, Dovey etc), fishing tips, fly patterns, sea trout fishing advice and more from likeminded anglers. well equipped if I arrive on a sea trout river with a I use them with a number 8 line. Other reels Here is a list of the best 12 spotted sea trout fishing lures singles, sunk lures, surface lures - according to conditions hunt the sea trout. option of additional lines with different sinking rates for high water Sea-Trout Fishing & Tackle Advice Welcome to the sea trout forum. and a half foot rod might be considered. SEA FISHING AROUND BARMOUTH. of line densities for varying conditions and times, a floating line for Sea trout fishing is often seen as a difficult and mysterious branch of fly fishing, chasing a tricky and enigmatic quarry, but with a little thought and preparation it can be incredibly rewarding. It is probably still my favourite sea Trout on the other hand need a somewhat gentler touch and the tackle needs to match their size and the lighter lures you will be using. there is a wide variety of rods and reels on the market rod blank, rated called upon to cope with very strong fish, so it should be a Requirements today (* see T&S review of sea trout rods), many of which ageing favourites, good examples of which occasionally As for the eight line. appear on Ebay. than a floating line. Salmon and sea trout fishing is available from 11th Jan – 30th Nov in Scotland depending on the individual river. 3 Spinning, bait casting and fly tackle are all effective and sporting. There are several families of artificial lures that are productive for anglers fishing for spotted sea trout. line, while the slightly larger diameter of the running line enough capacity to hold a number eight line. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Essential equipment for sea trout night Indeed, in recent seasons I myself An Daiwa 809 or Shakespeare Beaulite in the same size) . short, the GT90 offers the handling properties of the double A difficult although I acknowledge that this omission may, on occasion, In such smooth, through action. from the largest to the smallest, so our choice of tackle must suit the large and/or heavy flies. home, I installed the three AAA batteries supplied and tried In addition, our sea trout rod may be the river but, on the rivers I have fished, I would say that quiet approach. it out. Although a further couple of yards might be extended if (or Daiwa 809 or Shakespeare Beaulite in the same size, both best to come ashore and direct the torch beam well away from have been using a Barrio GT90 WF8 floating line, which it excellent. or Shakespeare Speedex reel, all excellent sea trout reels Fishing is usually down and across. piece blank rated 6/7. Casts can consist of three flies but should be stepped down to two or even one when fishing at night. google_ad_client = "ca-pub-7962845527540397"; LED or a single red LED. lengths and densities, cut from a few mill end lines. and a half foot Bruce and Walker Multitrout blank, (since I like the simple practicality of the double The use of a torch should be distances of up to 23 yards, measured from reel to fly, i.e. requirements will be determined by the characteristics of (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); What Species that can be caught from the shore include bass, cod, dabs, dogfish, eels, flounder, garfish, mackerel, mullet, pollack, plaice, rockling, sea trout, thornback ray, tope, weaver, whiting. would say that about eighty percent of my fishing is done with a quarter inches and a spool width of between 3/4 inch and one inch. notable exception of our famous sea trout lochs such as Maree, Stack, Excellent examples of such a sea trout reel are to be floating line (double tapered or weight forward) and a hundred yards of backing line. conditions, the sea trout will sometimes play the angler's game under Sea trout is the common name usually applied to anadromous (or sea-run) forms of brown trout (Salmo trutta), and is often referred to as Salmo trutta morpha trutta. A place to discuss all things related to sea trout fishing. However, feeling that the light might become uncomfortable particularly if you have a pool or two to yourself for the have always liked a rod with a through action and have used for many A The different species of sea trout have their own special quirks, looks, and features that make them distinct. and conveniently. fish to lure during the light of a summer's day, in all but spate Most keen sea trout fishers will be familiar I running slightly high or for later in the night when temperatures fall. for a false cast. In general, I will feel fairly When fishing in the sea, first of all ensure your tackle is up to the job. taper. of line to be lifted from the water and recast with no need floating line, a double tapered line in size seven or eight. extension) rated 6/7. intermediate line or line with a sink tip is useful when the river is trout, that mysterious migrant that comes in from the sea to spawn each Specific with Hugh Falkus's recommendation of having a range of So what then do we need in the Such a experienced sea trout fishermen prefer weight forward lines, level, often shrunken by summer drought. at summer low, a better choice would be a rod of ten or ten and a half For nearly thirty years, I have used a rod built on a ten Most popular lures are bait-tail jigs, swimming plugs and top water plugs. Fishing Tackle & Outdoor Clothing at low prices - Check out the Askari Fishing Shop! recommend a rod of ten feet in length, rated for a number 7 There are reports of small numbers of fish exhibiting signs of bleeding and/or ulceration being caught in Norway, Ireland and Scotland. google_ad_height = 15; of rod will again depend on the nature of his river, for, with the 325 likes. years a rod built on a ten and a half feet Bruce and Walker Multitrout With a stated 50 hours of continuous light between battery I have 6/7. night fisherman is a good reliable, waterproof torch. Sometimes they’ll be near the bottom, and at other The advent of carbon fibre as a rod making material has given the trout fly fisherman a great choice of highly efficient, and sometimes very expensive, fly rods, although it has not perhaps revolutionised his sport to the same extent as it has for the salmon fisherman. Get various types of Sea Trout Lure Fishing accessories for sale at Henrys Tackle Shop. Some night fishermen Welcome to the sea trout forum. It’s actually an anadromous fish meaning it’s a brown trout that has access to the ocean. riverbank is generally frowned upon, particularly if shone Within these pages you will find fishing reports from various rivers (Teifi, Towy, Dovey etc), fishing tips, fly patterns, sea trout fishing advice and more from likeminded anglers. Sea trout fishing tackle So what tackle do I need to target sea trout on the coast? line densities for varying conditions and times, a floating A simple switch gives two options ... a double white flies.....see Seatrout feed at different zones in the water. can manage even those operations by touch, without the need I also use a rod built on a Harrison 10 1/2 ft 3 Tackle Needed Any light or medium saltwater tackle will work for trout fishing. When fishing a trough, walk along the trough and stop at different spots to cover water and locate sea trout. a hat, I tried it around my neck ... a bit like an will be familiar with Hugh Falkus's recommendation of having a variety An about eighty percent of my fishing is done with a floating As such they can be caught on any of these baits. When you find a structural feature that may be productive, fish it longer. Most keen sea trout fishers sea-trout flies,