The rainbow trout is called so because of its beautiful shiny coat, which can have pink and blue shades in it. It has a light body with dark spots, a shallowly forked black tail and a white mouth. The rainbow trout prefers fast moving rivers and clear lakes. One of the sub groups of rainbow trout are called steelheads, and their distinguishing characteristics is that they are migratory, spending much of their lives moving from one lake, ocean or river to another to spawn in the fresh water streams. Steelheads often have a larger average size then the rainbow trout, and weigh considerably more with the average around 8-12 pounds, probably because they spend so much time in nutritious environments when migrating. The rainbow trout’s size averages around two to four pounds, with the higher averages found in lakes at around eight pounds. The IGFA record for catching rainbow trout is 42.125 pounds. It can be found from anywhere between Alaska and Mexico, and one of its well-known abilities is to adapt to different conditions. It is usually hard to catch because it can put up an amazing fight, mostly because of its ability to accelerate to about 23 mph from a complete standstill in only one second, and can maintain this speed long enough to use up at least 100 yards of fishing line. That is one of the reasons the rainbow trout is a popular game fish, since it is quite an archival to land a catch especially if it is a heavy one. The rainbow trout usually likes a lake temperature ranging between 55 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit, and they will only stay in a place if there is a fresh constant supply of cold water. They like to stay in between aquatic plant growths, near weeds, logs and other hiding places.

The key to successful fly fishing is tricking fish into believing your man-made bait is a real insect. Choosing the right fly and presenting it to the fish with a skillful cast are two crucial ingredients to this task.
While there are many effective styles and kinds of casts, the roll cast is a great place to start. It'll give you a foundation of skills from which you can move on to other, more intricate casts. You can use it equally effectively with nymphs, wet flies, and dry flies. Plus, it's easy to understand, you can practice it on your own, and once mastered, it'll help you catch fish with flair. To get the feel for imitating a fly, spend some time watching other anglers. Pay attention to how they stand, how they grip their rods, their casting form, and how they play with the line. Or, seek out some videos on casting a rod. Just watching will provide you with a model to copy until you develop the nuances of your own form. Ask at a local fly fishing store or consult a guidebook to discover a local fishing spot.