Fly Rods
Redington Classic Trout Fly Rod
A smooth, moderate-action rod that is forgiving for new casters and protects light tippet.
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Trout & Salmon
Brook Trout Fishing
A native char of cold, clean Eastern and Upper Midwest streams and ponds, also stocked in Western high country. Brookies are eager and take small attractor flies.
Best Months: May to Oct
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Best Flies, Lures & Bait for Brook Trout
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3 picks for October.
Hare's Ear Nymph #12-18
FlyNymph
Shop This FlyWoolly Bugger #2-10
FlyStreamer
Shop This FlyInline Spinner 1/16 to 1/4 oz
LureSpinner
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Rod & Reel
Brook Trout Setup
Brook Trout
Fly 7 to 8 ft 3 or 4 wt rod, floating line, 7.5 ft 5X leader.
Spin / Cast 5 to 6 ft ultralight spinning rod, 1000 reel, 2 to 4 lb line.
The US
Where to Catch Brook Trout
Rivers & Streams · Massachusetts
Swift River
A small, cold tailwater below Quabbin Reservoir with selective trout and year-round fishing.
Rainbow Trout · Brook Trout
Lakes & Reservoirs · Maine
Moosehead Lake
Maine's largest lake, with brook trout and togue in a remote North Woods setting.
Brook Trout · Lake Trout
Rivers & Streams · Maine
Rapid River
A short, wild river famous for some of the largest wild brook trout in the East.
Brook Trout
Rivers & Streams · Michigan
Au Sable River
Birthplace of Trout Unlimited. Holy Water dries and night-time Hex hatches.
Brown Trout · Brook Trout
Rivers & Streams · New Hampshire
Androscoggin River
A big river below Errol Dam in the North Country with landlocked salmon and trout.
Rainbow Trout · Brook Trout · Brown Trout
Rivers & Streams · Rhode Island
Wood River
One of Rhode Island's top trout streams, with wild brookies and stocked trout.
Brook Trout · Brown Trout · Rainbow Trout
Rivers & Streams · Vermont
Battenkill River
A classic Vermont trout stream near Manchester, home of the American Museum of Fly Fishing.
Brook Trout · Brown Trout
Rivers & Streams · Wisconsin
Driftless Area Spring Creeks
Hundreds of miles of spring-fed limestone creeks in southwest Wisconsin with wild brown and brook trout.
Brown Trout · Brook Trout
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Gear for Brook Trout
Fly Rods
Orvis Clearwater Fly Rod Outfit
A complete rod, reel, and line outfit that covers most trout water and small-stream bass.
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Redington Behemoth Fly Reel
A strong, sealed drag at a modest price, made in sizes from trout to saltwater.
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RIO Gold Fly Line
A trout line that casts dries delicately and turns over nymph rigs.
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Scientific Anglers Mastery Infinity Fly Line
A smooth-shooting, all-around freshwater line.
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RIO Fluorocarbon Tippet
Low-visibility tippet for nymphs and wary fish in clear water.
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RIO Tapered Trout Leaders
Nine foot tapered leaders in 3X to 6X for dries and nymphs.
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Simms Freestone Stockingfoot Waders
Durable, breathable waders that hold up to seasons of wading.
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Simms Freestone Wading Boots
Supportive boots with good grip on slick rock.
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Frabill Rubber Mesh Landing Net
A fish-friendly rubber net that does not tangle hooks.
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Trout Fly Assortment
A starter mix of proven dries and nymphs for Western and Eastern trout water.
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Ugly Stik GX2 Ultralight Spinning Combo
Light enough to feel crappie bites and cast small spinners for trout.
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