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Brown Trout and Weather. 02/08/2012
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Everyone knows weather plays a big role in fishing.  Light conditions and water clarity determine what colors to use and wind might determine where the fish are.  These conditions change effect the moods of fish.  There is an endless variety of conditions that anglers need to adjust to everyday in order to be successful.    One thing I've been able to count on over the years is that brown trout love snow!   Looking back at some of my most successful fishing trips over the last few years  I came to realize that snow days are brown trout days.  Snow has been scarce this winter but the fish reacted just a well when we did get some.  During our first decent know of the winter I happened to get out to a harbor I've neglected a bit over the last couple of years.  It did not start snowing right away but the fish were ready for it.  I caught a nice brown trout on a shallow diving stickbait just minutes after I set my lines.   I trolled out to some deeper water and the action never stopped.  Over the next few hours I land sixteen brown trout, lost three, and had numerous other drive by hits.  The best baits ended up being a Purple Tiger Flicker Shad and a Green Speckled Thin Fish.    If you are up to some cold weather fishing, get out there when it is snowing!
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Jon
02/14/2012 16:54

Rob,
Thanks again for all the posts and tips over the years. As much as you've helped me I'm still 0 for 8 on kayak outings. This is the year! I think I'll stop by your shop this week and pick your brain a little more :) I was thinking about hitting up the harbor in K-Town. You think it's worth a go? Thanks again.

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Rob
02/15/2012 12:32

Jon,

The water is a little dirty and there is some ice in the harbor as off today. There are some fish in there so its a good bet if the water clears up a little bit. Stop by the store anytime, I am always willing to talk about kayak fishing at work!

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