Trout Fishing Ethics.

It is our responsibility to leave the resources and the pristine outdoors no worse off for our being there, and to respect the rights of others as well. Here are a few rules to follow.

First, the Law:

Always purchase a valid trout fishing license as these fees help to maintain the trout population.
Take time to understand and adhere to the regulations as they are there to enhance the fishery.

If you keep the fish, pay close attention to catch limits.

Next, the Fish:

Practice catch & release with single barbless hooks.

Do not play the fish longer than necessary as it may exhaust the fish beyond recovery.

Wet your hands prior to holding the fish, the slime on the fish is needed by the fish to survive.

As you release the fish, slide the fish back and forth in the water to pass water thru his gills.

Next, about property:

Pack it in -pack it out: Do not leave trash behind, especially plastics, cans or dirty diapers.
Do not trespass on private land; always ask permission and obey the answer.
Respect the owner's property and do not break any fences or leave any gates open.

If in a public park, obey the rules and respect the rights of other.

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Cold Weather Trout Fishing in NC

With the snow on the ground here in Charlotte NC as well as most areas of the South, We bundle up, gear up, and head out to fish! Fishing in the cold months is a great time to fish for larger, warier, brown trout. (As long as you're dressed for the weather.) Besides, it's a great way to beat the crowds. Check out the snow!

Giant Trout Caught by103 Year Old Man

One day while on the internet, I found a story about a 103 year old man who immigrated from England to New Zealand , where he caught the 4 pound trout. I am certain that I will not live to be 103, but if I do, I would most probably be curled up in a fetal position. Erik-King-Turner said this about trout fishing "I like the scenery and thinking about how to persuade the fish to take a fly." He also said "I eat everything you are not supposed to have." Imagine, living to 103, eating everything you are not supposed to have, and catching trout that weigh in at 4 pounds.