Fortunately, dreams of solitude and native trout come true here, however, a small sacrifice must be paid for these dreams. Great physical and mental demands may be placed on a body, scratched up arms, scraped knees, unexpected branches in the face and casting headaches in tight quarters. Experiences like these result from failure in preparing for such encounters. The following tactics have all been proven effective on small streams, study them, learn them and practice them. 1 - Spooked fish are hard to catch.
Scared trout run for their lives, giving up morsels of food drifting by while seeking shelter.
Even the greatest anglers can't catch spooked trout. 2 - Approach the stream quietly with soft feet. Sound echoes through clear water 4-5 times greater than air. Heavy loud foot steps send out an early alarm that an intruder is approaching. Avoid big sudden movements.