Rainbow Trout Habits?

[WalkersKiller]

Hi guys just wondering if anyone can help me with these questions:

Do Trout feed at night? I have seen them feed before sunrise and after sunset...

What bait would you be able to catch them on? I have heard stories of bacon and sausage from my cousin...

Do they feed on the bottom very often or are they a mid-water, topwater species?

Do they scavange?

Thanks guys  much appreciated!

WK


 

[jaenswart]

Hi guys just wondering if anyone can help me with these questions:

Do Trout feed at night? yes prolifically  I have seen them feed before sunrise and after sunset...

What bait would you be able to catch them on? a fly, other methods are not considered ethical. Black is your best color if night fishing is allowed. I have heard stories of bacon and sausage from my cousin...

Do they feed on the bottom very often or are they a mid-water, topwater species?

It depends on the time of season/day and where the thermocline lies in the water

Do they scavange? yes

Thanks guys  much appreciated!

WK


 

[WalkersKiller]

Great thanks alot Jaen, very interesting! Have some cred... Any ideas why Trout are mainly targeted on fly and other lures in other countries?

[jaenswart]

Great thanks alot Jaen, very interesting! Have some cred... Any ideas why Trout are mainly targeted on fly and other lures in other countries?

As far as I know they are only targeted with the fly.

[WalkersKiller]

Ok cool  , i know they use spinners and small spoons in some parts of North America to target them in a similar way to salmon...