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Night Fishing for Trout: People, Places and Things

Aug 20, 2023

Three experienced night fishing enthusiasts, Josh, Trevor, and Austin, join the podcast to discuss the motivations and rewards of fishing after dark. They explore the best places to catch trout at night and share insights into the gear and tactics required. The podcast delves into the mysterious and imaginative aspects of night fishing, the challenges faced, and the unique strategies needed for success. From fishing on merger seams to exploring different tactics and techniques, this podcast provides a comprehensive guide to the captivating world of night fishing for trout.

56:25

Episode guests

Trevor

Josh

Austin

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Night fishing for trout requires adapting tactics and gear to suit the conditions and can offer a unique and intriguing experience.

Water types like tail-outs, pools, and soft bank water are recommended for night fishing, and the takes at night vary with more aggressive surface takes and more subtle underwater takes.

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Night fishing for trout offers a unique and intriguing experience. It requires adapting tactics and gear to suit the conditions. Water types such as tail-outs, pools, and soft bank water are often recommended for night fishing. The takes at night can vary, with surface takes being more aggressive and underwater takes being more subtle. Patience and proper hook set timing are crucial for successful night hookups. Having a range of tactics and adapting to the fish and river conditions are key for success. There are various uncommon practices and considerations in night fishing, such as the use of light, backwards approaches, and adapting to fighting fish in the dark. Moonlight, starlight, and city light can all influence night fishing.

Introduction

2min

People, Places and Things

13min

The Intention Behind Night Fishing for Trout

2min

The Mysterious and Imaginative Nature of Night Fishing

9min

Night Fishing for Trout: Insights and Challenges

12min

Fishing Tactics on Merger and Transition Seams

4min

Night Fishing Tactics and Techniques

12min

Trout Pitant Project and YouTube Channel

2min

This season is a skills series about fishing for trout after the sun goes down. And for the next six episodes, we’ll break down the night game into an outline that roughly follows the topics of a series that I published on Troutbitten, titled, Night Fishing for Trout.

My night fishing friends are joining me for this episode -- Josh, Trevor and Austin. These are the only night fishing companions I’ve ever had. Because the truth is, most anglers simply will not fish in the dark very often. But these guys do. And it takes a certain kind of angler to pursue trout into the night.

What kind of angler fishes after dark? What are their motivations and rewards? That's our first topic in this episode.

Where does night fishing for trout happen? Where are the best places to catch trout after dark? That's our second topic in this episode.

And lastly, what kind of gear and tactics will we cover in this series? What are some of the odd things about night fishing we might encounter?

This season, the six-part Night Fishing for Trout Skills skills series from Troutbitten, is an in depth look into the game of fishing for trout after dark. We hope you enjoy it.

Resources

READ: Troutbitten | Category | Night Fishing
READ: Troutbitten | Night Fishing for Trout -- Fight or Flight
PODCAST: Troutbitten | An Introduction to Night Fishing for Trout -- S3, Ep14
PODCAST: Troutbitten | Night Fishing and the Mouse Emerger Concept -- S1, Ep3

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