Trout Identification

Fish Illustrations depicting Arkansas Trout
    Rainbow Trout  •  Cutthroat Trout  •  Brown Trout  •  Brook Trout

Trout Fishing Techniques

Information and Illustrations depicting trout fishing techniques
Bait fishing  •  Fishing with artificial lures  •  Fly-fishing  •  Drift fishing

Trout Handling & Release Tips

Tips for Releasing Trout

1. Use the heaviest tackle appropriate and land the fish as soon as possible. 

2. If possible, avoid touching the fish with your hands. If you must hold the fish, wet your hands before attempting to land it. Never use a towel (dry or wet) to hold the fish.

3. Use nets made of soft materials such as cotton or soft nylon and wet the net before landing your fish.

4. When unhooking a fish, handle it gently and keep it in the water as long as possible. Do not place your fingers in the fish’s gills.

5. If the fish swallows the hook, cut the line as close to the hook as possible instead of trying to remove the hook. 

6. When releasing an exhausted fish, hold it in the water facing upstream until the fish swims away on its own.

How to Make a Barbless Hook

 

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