Rainbow Trout (trout, steelhead, bow) [Oncorhynchus mykiss]
Size
250g - 3kg can reach 8kg.
Habitat
Rainbow Trout are an introduced species to Australia originating in North America. They are found in lakes, streams and rivers of the cooler temperate regions of Australia from N.S.W., Vic., Tas. and S.A. Although self sustaining populations exists in many waters fisheries departments continue to stock waters ensuring a fishery.
Qualities
Excellent sport and somewhat challenging to catch.
Best Bait
bait: Cicada, Crickets, Freshwater yabbies, Garden worm, Grasshoppers, Live minnow, Maggots, Mudeye, Mussel fly: Freshwater Dry, Freshwater Wet lure: Minnow Deep Diving, Minnow Neutral Bouyant, Spinner Blade, Spoon, Surface crawler
Tackle
Link: 1 - 6kg main line. Hook: No.4 - 12. Rig: Light to medium gear, little or no weight.
Hints
Trout fishing techniques vary greatly. Best methods are bait fishing, trolling and spinning for msot small to average fish, and fly fishing for the large specimens. Trolling very early in the morning is preferred once the warmer weather arrives.
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