Trouts Cathed In Aughrim in Fish Farm

A man cathed Trout in Aughrim on a worm.
The Trout was quite big and the man had about 3 of them already. :)
I stick some pictures below.




Little Waterfall in Aughrim. Photo taked by Patryk


Aughrim Fish Farm. Man cath a trout on a worm. Photo taked by Patryk.

Facts about Trouts

Trout fishing is fun and exciting. It is a perfect family outdoor activity. Here is some general Trout fishing tips and information that you will find useful.

There are many factors affecting the number of trout you will catch in your fishing trip. The trout's feeding habits, the temperature of the water, and the time of feed will determine if you will have a good fishing day.

There are four main types of trout - Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Brook Trout, and the all time favorite, Rainbow Trout. Trout likes moving water, therefore, trout fishing is best done in rivers and streams. However, you can also go trout fishing at the lakes.

The difficult part in trout fishing is try catching big trout. It is not as difficult to catch small trout. Everyone has their own trout fishing methods. Some people say using a float works best for them when catching trout. Others swear by fly fishing. In any event, what matters is to find a method that works best for you.

Trout Fishing Bait

Most people have a favorite trout fishing bait. However, there are times when your favorite bait is not working, be prepared to try another bait as well. Fish are similar to all other animals. If they keep feeding on one thing for a long time, they might be more attracted to something different. Be sure to keep a variety of bait with you, so that if one type is not working, you can switch to something else. Insects, earthworms, spinners, minnows, salmon eggs, and crayfish are examples of good bait. Some of the flies you can find in the fishing supply store do not look like insects at all. What matters to the trout is that the fly should be similar a tasty morsel of food.

Trout Fishing Line

It is important to find the right Fishing Line as well. Thin fishing line works better for trout fishing. The heavier the line is, the more likely the fish would spot it and be put off.

Trout Fishing Techniques

Of all the trout fishing techniques, many anglers like trolling. Trolling is simple enough for the most beginning anglers, and yet a favorite of many experienced ones. Trolling is letting the line out the back of the boat and propelling the boat in front. The propulsion can either be motor or through the use of oars. You do not have to move too fast. Moving too fast might discourage the trout from going after the bait.

It is important to have the right trout fishing equipment. This includes a rod, a reel, and a net. Do not use a rod that is too heavy because it is hard to detect fish. Make sure to match the line with the rod weight and keep a durable net when you go trout fishing.

Trout fishing is a fun activity for all ages. Using the right trout fishing technique, the right equipment, and the right lures will turn your trout fishing moments into fond memories.

Facts about Trouts

The rainbow trout is native only to the rivers and lakes of North America, west of the Rocky Mountains, but its value as a hard-fighting game fish and tasty meal has led to its introduction throughout the world.

Rainbow trout, also called redband trout, are gorgeous fish, with coloring and patterns that vary widely depending on habitat, age, and spawning condition. They are torpedo-shaped and generally blue-green or yellow-green in color with a pink streak along their sides, white underbelly, and small black spots on their back and fins.

They are members of the salmon family and, like their salmon cousins, can grow quite large. They average about 20 to 30 inches (51 to 76 centimeters) long and around 8 pounds (3.6 kilograms), but can grow as long as 4 feet (1.2 meters) and weigh up to 53 pounds (24 kg).

They prefer cool, clear rivers, streams, and lakes, though some will leave their freshwater homes and follow a river out to the sea. These migratory adults, called steelheads because they acquire more silvery markings, will spend several years in the ocean, but must return to the stream of their birth to spawn.

Rainbow trout survive on insects, crustaceans, and small fish. Their populations are healthy worldwide and they have no special status or protections. However, they are now considered a non-native pest species in some areas where they have been introduced.

Sea Fishing 2

FLOUNDER (Paralichthys Albigutta) – Habitat - Widespread, Normally found close to the shore, sometimes within just a couple of feet, Top Baits - Ragworm, lugworm, peeler crab in spring.    POLLACK – (Gadus lycostomus) Habitat – Bigger fish are found out at sea, around wrecks / reefs etc Smaller fish can be caught from pier walls and rocky marks. Top Baits - Fish, ragworm, peeler crabs. Spinners / Lures also work very well. GURNARD (Trigla lucerna) - Habitat - mostly around sandy beaches. Top Baits - Mackerel Strip, ragworm, lugworm, and peeler crab are all great baits.     WHITING (Merlangius merlangus) - A member of the Cod Family, Habitat - Shallow beaches with clean sand can be good for Whiting. Top Baits, Mackerel, lugworm, squid       COALFISH/ COALIE / SAITHE  (Gadus carbonarius) Habitat –Bigger fish are found out at sea, around wrecks / reefs etc Smaller fish can be caught from pier walls and rocky marks. Top Baits - Fish, ragworm, peeler crabs.   BALLEN WRASSE -(Labrus bergylta) – Habitat is widespread in inshore waters amongst weed covered rocks or in pools. Top Baits Lugworm, ragworm, and also peeler crab in the spring. COD –  (Gadus heteroglossus) - Habitat - Widespread, larger fish prefer reefs / wrecks. Top Baits - Lugworm, squid, Peeler crab. Methods - Long range casting from the shore.     B 5 BEARDED ROCKLING - (Ciliata mustela) Habitat - In shallow water usually over sand, and intertidal under rocks. In very rocky areas the similar species Gaidropsarus mediterraneuscan be found.   Top Baits - Lugworm, Ragworm and small pieces of Peeler crab.     DAB - (Limanda limanda) DAB Habitat - The Dab can be found on sand / shell grit bottoms Top Baits - Lugworm, Ragworm, Old  Smelly Lugworm is commonly used.  Methods - Fishing 3 baits close to the shore CORKWING WRASSE  - (Crenilabrus melops) Habitat -The most common intertidal wrasse, found over algae covered rocks, from the mid-tide down to 30m or so. Often found in tidal pools from the mid-shore down. Young wrasse often encountered in eel-gras;  s beds. Cuckkoo Wrasse - (Labrus mixtus) Habitat -  Found in shallow waters over rocky / broken ground. Feeds on crustaceans, Crab, Limpets, Raazor Fish etc, although females may act as cleaner fish to other species. Greater Spotted Dogfish (Scyliorhinus stellaris) Habitat - Found at depths between 1/2m to at least 125m, although most commonly found at 20/63m.  Likes a rough or rocky bottom and areas where there is algae covering. Black SeaBream (Spondyliosoma cantharus)Habitat - This the second commonest member of this family, likely to be encountered in UK waters. A bottom to lower water shoaling fish, most often associated with rocky/weedy ground, along with reefs and wrecks. Thornback Ray (Raja clavata) Habitat - Almost all types of ground from a shallow waters to over 100m, but mainly over sand. Top Baits -  crustaceans especially crab and small fish such as sandeels, flatfish and mackerel. Mackerel (Scomber scombrus) Habitat - Most abundant in cold and temperate shelf waters. Over winter in deep waters and then migrate shoreward in the spring when the water temperatures reach between 11/14şC. Mackerel are a schooling fish which feed on small fry of numerous species.                           Top Baits - Feathers, hokai lures and spinners.                                                                                            Garfish (Belone belone)                      Habitat - Surface dwelling predator, found mainly in the top 20m , although not unknown to frequent deeper depths. This shelf / oceanic fish, is to be found inshore during the summer months, and may even enter estuaries. Feeds on a wide range of small fish and fry, such as small sandeels, herring and the like, and is often to be found in large shoals, schooling with mackerel. Grey Mullet (Chelon labrosus) Habitat - Coastal inshore waters of estuaries, harbours, sandy bays and are often encountered in              low salinity environments / lagoons. Found in closely shoaling schools near the surface.                                                  Top Baits -  Bread. Tope (Galeorhinus galeus) Habitat - Found between depths of 2-471m. Both a coastal and offshore species, although                known to come within the surf-line. Mostly a bottom and mid-water schooling shark.                                                       Top Baits - Fish eater, mostly Mackerel, Whiting, Pout, and other schooling species.                                                                       Starry Smooth Hound (Mustelus asterias) Habitat - Prefers sandy and gravel bottoms and usually located near the bottom - at depths to 100m and found both inshore and offshore.                            Top Baits - Crab and fish baits. Turbot (Psetta maxima) Habitat - Turbot generally inhabit waters of 20-80 m, on both sandy and rocky ground.                                                          Top Baits - Lugworm, Ragworm and Crab. Spotted Ray (Raja montagui) Habitat - Almost all types of ground from a shallow waters to over 100m, but mainly over sand. Top Baits -  crustaceans especially crab and small fish such as sandeels, flatfish and mackerel. Small Eyed Ray (Raja microcellata)Habitat - Almost all types of ground from a shallow waters to over 100m, but mainly over sand. Top Baits -  crustaceans especially crab and small fish such as sandeels, flatfish and mackerel.

Sea Fishing

The long settled spell has come to an end, Atlantic weather systems have taken hold, the wind is blowing from the south west, and much needed rain has fallen. A walk along Ballinoulart strand revealed a beautiful surf ideal for bass. With the sea area forecast favourable a quick trip to Rosslare provided enough lugworm for a couple of evenings fishing.

On the beach by eight pm, a south/south west 4/5 was pushing a nice sea. The evening, dull, warm, and muggy, felt perfect for bass, a friend had four here to 5.5lbs a few nights previous. First casts, both lines become festooned with strands of green weed. Casting in close or out far results in washing lines of the stuff. A mate on Tinnebearna is facing similar conditions. Best laid plans etc, no fishing tonight.

The following evening at a more sheltered location away from the main run of tide fishing is possible. The wind, now south force 6 is due to back south west and decrease, which it does. An initially strong surf flattens out through the session. Grey, warm, and close, the heavens open on occasions resulting in a number of rainbows on the horizon. Conditions like this have produced bass and smooth hounds for me here topping six pounds, so I am hopeful.

Coming dark a double knock produced the only bite of the session, however it was a welcome sight to see a codling emerge from the surf. Not big by any means, but one of a number of codling caught from this mark over the last couple of weeks. Safely returned to grow bigger, it will be three pounds+ next year should it survive, fingers crossed.

Trout & Salmon Fishing 2

Freshwater Salmon Fishing

When alot of people think about salmon fishing, they think about saltwater fishing. Salmon species can be fished in freshwater as well as salt. One of the most obvious occurrences is when the salmon are moving from their saltwater environments into freshwater river mouths for the spawn. There are hundreds of people that fish for salmon in this freshwater environment, as well as all the way up to their freshwater spawning grounds. During this adventure through a guantlet of rocks and rapids to their birth place, if hooked, the salmon can feel incredibly heavy when compounded with the drag of the water currant, making for an amazing fight on the river!! In addition, there are a couple of species of salmon that only live in freshwater, such as the Kokanee and the land-locked Atlantic. Freshwater salmon fishing for these species can pose all the excitement that their saltwater cousins offer and often more, with the adventures of travelling from spot to spot though the wilderness.

Saltwater Salmon Fishing

The unique thing about salmon is that they can be fished both in saltwater and in freshwater. They are likely to put up a lot more fight in their marine saltwater environment if they are an ocean going species as opposed to the end of thier spawn in the freshwater system. In the ocean phase of their cylce, the salmon are naturally "brighter chrome" before heading to freshwater, which can make for some amazing photography and experience. Some fishermen enjoy the freedom of the fish in the saltwater, as the fish are able to move around a vessel freely and quickly. Fishing for salmon in saltwater is a totally unique experience, and is probably one of the most popular saltwater fishing excursions that there is. In North America, you can go saltwater salmon fishing on either coast, as there are species of salmon native to each ocean.

Trout & Salmon Fishing

          

Trout

Trout are not native to Australian waterways; they originally come from North America. They were translocated to Australia as a recreational species in 1942. They are cold water fish, needing temperatures between 10-15oC. They can be grown in N.S.W. during winter, however it is suggested that they are purchased as advanced fingerlings (10cm) so that they can plate size of 200-250g during the winter timeframe.
Trout also require large amounts of dissolved oxygen in their water. Trout are carnivorous fish that will stop eating if temperatures rise over 20oC. Trout can be grown in both fresh and salt water. They will eat other small fish, crustaceans, freshwater shrimp, bugs and other invertebrates. They are a top feeding fish, so when you throw pellets into the tank, you see the feeding frenzy. Though trout are carnivorous they are not normally aggressive towards eat other, therefore are ideal for a winter fish phase of Aquaponics.