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In a recent story over in Hatch Publication, George Daniel talked about the distinctions in between fishing for equipped and wild trout. He particularly utilizes the example of taking his trainees– who register in Penn State University’s fly fishing class– to attempt their hand on Spring Creek, near Bellefonte, PA. A number of these trainees, Daniel composes, have no issue capturing equipped trout, however they have a hard time strongly when confronted with the wild trout in Spring Creek.
Equipped trout, according to Daniel, tend to constantly search for and feed upon the surface area, thanks to a life time of consuming fish pellets. In addition, they’re more flexible of rough, careless discussions than wild trout.
I do not question Daniel’s observations, however I bring them up since I do not understand that I have actually genuinely thought about the distinction in between equipped and wild trout. Where I reside in Wyoming, I’m fortunate to fish for wild trout in every creek and river. A number of the lakes around me are equipped with fish, however those fish are equipped at small sizes, and in my experience, rapidly handle the mindset of their wild compatriots.
Yes, I’m ruined to live and fish where I do, however I question the number of other anglers have not considered, and even seen, a behavioral distinction in between equipped and wild trout. Specifically those people who live and fish in the Rockies.
So, I want to open this approximately a conversation among MidCurrent readers. Do you see a distinction in how equipped and wild trout act in your regional waters? If so, what methods do you utilize to assist you capture one type versus the other?
