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Back To Trout

Vytautas — Sat, 25 Sep 2021 16:18:46 +0000

Back to trout

Second to last weekend before the trout fishing season is over. With a friend we agree to try our luck in a river I have fished, but did not have any results. Day of the trip the weather was dull and rainy. Still we decide to go. About an hours drive and another 15-20min on foot threw a forest road. We arrive.

First impression are good. The water is clear, levels were decent. We do not waste time and start casting. First couple of casts nothing. Short wade later each of us land a trout. Both small, but a good sign. The fish are biting.

My friend was on spoons and spinners. While I had a Jackson Kanade minnow on. Tried to twitch for the whole session. As we went further the water became deeper. Thus easier to twitch. Trout after trout reached the landing net. All similar in size. We did notice a trend. The small trout went for spoons and spinners while the bigger ones for the minnow.

A slight drizzle lingered. Not the most pleasant weather, but the trout kept biting so it did not matter too much. Furthermore the nature was stunning. Tree roots showing on the bank as the river erodes it. High cliffs on top of them pines wave as the wind blows. It was a sight to behold.

Seemed like the further we went the bigger the trout got. Soon enough I land a 30cm one. It was lanky and thin. Still pleased with the catch. The bites kept coming threw the day. We even had a double bite having to scoop two trout with the landing net. Midday I was also surprised by a chub. We kept going info late afternoon. And finished the session with another trout in the 30cm range.

Satisfied we decide to end the day. On the way back to the car we foraged for some wild mushrooms. A pretty full day in nature.

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Summer.

Vytautas — Sun, 08 Aug 2021 19:21:25 +0000

First part of the summer was spent hunting down new trout rivers. I checked around 10 new streams. A couple showed some promise. Managed to land a couple decent trout and plenty of smaller ones. What was more magical is the places visited. All of them untouched to human footsteps, wild and raw. Wild pigs, beavers and deer reminded me that I am a guest in their realm.

Mid summer as the heat wave went across Europe the water levels fell. Rivers overgrew with water plants, banks were unreachable due to the thick brush. Warm water made the trout inactive. The heat, flies, mosquitos did the same for me. Also catching trout now was not the good for the health of the fish. Seemed like a good time to turn my attention to chub. A feisty fish met in most Lithuanian rivers. Spent a trip scouting potential sections of river for a upcoming 3 day kayak trip. Small chub up to 30cm and perch were active even in the blistering heat. Good sign. More details on that trip in an upcoming article August started with cooler weather and a bit of rain, hope this trend continues. With some luck this will bring water levels to normal. September is the month that I will be getting back to trout fishing in more known rivers for bigger fish. Hopefully will end the trout fishing season with some big fish.

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Fishing small rivers.

Vytautas — Sun, 23 May 2021 19:50:57 +0000

Fishing small rivers.

Small rivers are my favorite. Scout one, pack my gear and head off. This time decide on the Tenryu Lunakia LKT79M as my rod. After a 30min drive I am at the spot. If there are trout it will be a great place to head after work. If empty spent the afternoon in nature. A win win situation.

The location although not far from the city is wild. Start at a pine forest and cross a flowering field to find the river. 2-3meters wide with an average depth of about 50cm. Water is crystal clear, deeper areas have a shade of light blue. Casts are delicate, light, no longer than 5-7meters. Every tree stump, river turn seems great for trout . Was not wrong and bites came straight away. Smaller trout are first to the scene. They keep jabbing the lure. Aggressive, but do not commit to take the lure outright. About an hour in the first trout reaches my net. Not the biggest, but great feeling to find another potential river to relax after a long day at work.

The next 3 hours bites keep coming, seems larger trout are also interested. I soak in the fresh, spring air, sunshine and nature. I put the smallest spoon I have. With the thought that hook ups would increase. And soon enough a decent trout strikes. He goes right, then left, the real break clicks. I guide him into my landing net. About a 35cm trout.

I cast for another 2 hours. Plenty more bites, but nothing in the landing net. I end the day happy as can be.

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