Trout Fishing Tips 

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Tips to make your fishing trip more enjoyable.

The water level is low and clear, The top fly over the catch and release was the Glow Ball. Reed's Cabins have stocked some small Glow Ball's this year, No one in the area have them except Reed's. This is a very Hot bait. 

The weather has been warm except for a few day's, and we have been having about three hatches a day. 

 When water conditions are clear, watch for the hatch, it happens about that time of the afternoon on sunny day's, and is over in a matter of 45 minutes.

The fish become very active on the surface during the hatch so be watching.  Some of these fish are in the lunker category.

Be sure to check out the new SOS Trout Fishing Line we have to offer. This line will amaze you at the strength it has. It is the strongest line I have seen outside of the Spider wire type lines. When I compared the breaking strength against Stren and Maxima I could not believe the differences. I will be using it for leader on my fly rigs this year. 

Be sure to check out the Online Lunker Board at Reed's Cabins.

TIPS

1. Buy new line and spool it before you come to the park. (Dispose of old line in trash or re-cycle)

2. Check all bait hooks to insure that they have not rusted or bent.

3. Check waders for leaks. Fill them with water from the shower and look for leaks on outside. Dry and pack.

4. Buy tag and license the day or night before Feb-28. There will be long lines on the morning of March 1. The Lodge will be open all night.

5. Bring a change of clothing in case you get wet.

6. Check landing net for rot or holes.

7. Check reel for drag smoothness and lube.

8. Check rod eyelets for nicks ( use a q-tip and twist in eyelet. )

9. If using line that has been stored for over a month, Attach to swivel and hook to a object then open real and walk away letting the line out. Then reel in the line while holding it between thumb and finger. This will remove line memory.

10. Talk to the people standing around you before the whistle. Have a plan for fishing that both sides knows what to expect at whistle. Don't cast across other lines.

11. Parking can be the biggest pain on March 1, If you can car pool do it. Know someone who has a van? Take it. Have a truck? Fill it.  And don't expect to park by the hatchery or top half of the park after 5:30 A.M.

12. Secure everything at cabins or campsite before you leave to go fishing. ( Hint. Keep fishing equipment in vehicle or camper when not in use. Lots of it seem to walk away. )

13. If you are a bait fisherperson try The Secret Trout Bait. You can find it at the lodge.

14. Fires are not allowed on the banks at Montauk so hand warmers would come in handy.

15. Fly rod use in the bait area could slow you down and cause tangles with your neighbor. Think short, light, fast.

16. Fish the fly area during the afternoon, You might not see any anglers during that time.

17. During the heat of the days in summer, fish the deep pockets in the shade of boulders or trees.

18. Take the time to see what insect may be in hatch, and have a knowledge or reference of them.

19. Let someone know where you are going to fish, or leave a note in your vehicle. In case something should happen, they would know where to start looking.

20. If you have a reaction to insect bites or stings, carry a medicine with you.

21. Try using the new SOS TROUT fishing line. It is the strongest outside of the spider wire lines I have seen. 

Types and times of fly's to use

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Missouri anglers can find a variety of trout fishing opportunities, ranging from the solitude of a small, Ozark spring branch to Trout Park opening day, which draws thousands of anglers to each of the four trout parks.

•  Don't crowd. Give other anglers room to move and cast. When standing behind another angler, remember to allow room for a back cast.
•  Don't cut people off! Wading in front of other anglers interferes with their fishing. Walk behind anglers when moving to another spot.
•  Avoid disturbing the waters. Don't skip or throw rocks into the water, as it may scare the fish.
•  Minimize noise, a quite, peaceful setting adds to the enjoyment of the day. Loud music and yelling can ruin someone else's day!
• Use watercraft etiquette. Practice good boating safety and respect other boaters and anglers. Floaters should give room to anglers whenever possible? float down the opposite side of the stream. Anglers should also make way for floaters in restricted Low areas, or when a large group of floaters is approaching.
•  Areas that are disabled accessible art limited. Always give priority to the disabled.

There are several ways to improve your fishing for the future. Establishing your own length limits, even where length limits do not apply, will result in more fish for you and other anglers to catch again.

Participating in the Conservation Department's "Released A Lunker" program also helps. Anglers that release large trout at the trout parks receive a patch for their achievement.

You might also set your own, lower daily creel limits. Prescribed daily creel limits need not be viewed as goals. Catch and release fishing allows you to have fun and still leave fish in the water for other anglers to enjoy.

Anglers arc responsible for knowing and following fishing regulations. These regulations may include bait and gear restrictions, length limits and creel limits. Check the Wildlife Code, Summary of Missouri Fishing Regulations or area brochures to keep yourself informed and within the law.

Grading or culling fish from a stringer, basket or net is also prohibited. Fish that are culled from a stringer, basket or net often die, and no one benefits from them. Regulations are established to allow anglers to get the most benefit from the resources available.

Anglers should also minimize their impact to the environment. Our individual impact may seem small, but when multiplied by the thousands of other resource users, it is substantial. Good environmental ethics are one way to protect and enhance our [limited resources. Try to make these guidelines a regular part of your fishing trips.

•  Don't litter. Most people have their day enhanced by the beauty of their surroundings. Litter, including lure packages, beverage cans, cigarette butts, and fishing line can ruin someone's enjoyment. Fish and other wildlife, such as birds, can become entangled in discarded line and die. Some stores now collect old fishing line for recycling. Deposit your trash in containers or take your trash with you if there isn't a trash container nearby.
•  Limit your damage to the stream and stream bank. Enter where less damage will result, using designated trails and don't start new trails. Walking on steep banks often destroys protective vegetation and can be the beginning of serious bank erosion. Park only in designated areas. Tire ruts can be the start of erosion and soil compacting can destroy vegetation needed to protect the stream bank. Don't damage vegetation that might be in your way or has your favorite fly entangled in it. Streamside vegetation is critical to the stability of stream banks and should be maintained.
• in the stream, minimize your impact. Don't drag or shuffle your feet to stimulate fish to feed. Purposeful disturbance of the streambed, especially in periods of increased water flow, can substantially harm stream

You can join with other anglers and interested citizens to take on projects aimed at protecting and enhancing Missouri?s waterways. The Missouri STREAM TEAM program promotes good stream ethics and encourages group participation in promoting good stream management. Contact your nearest Missouri Department of Conservation office for more information on starting or joining a STREAM TEAM. Inquiries may also be directed To

Jefferson City, MO 65102

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