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

Catch-and-release Pointers

1. Use bronze hooks whenever possible. If the fish swallows the hook, cut the leader instead of trying to remove it. Bronze dissolves more rapidly than steel or shiny gold hooks.
2. If possible, avoid touching the fish with your hands. Skin contains salts and oils that may destroy the fish’s protective slime coat. If you must hold the fish, wet your hands before attempting to land it.
3. Use nets made of soft materials such as cotton or soft nylon and wet the netting before landing your fish.
4. Keep the fish out of the water only long enough to remove the hook and take a photo.
5. Fish can run out of energy while being caught. When releasing the fish, hold it in the water to stimulate its gills. Allow the fish to swim away on its own.

How to Make a Hook Barbless