Species · Fly · Salvelinus fontinalis
Brook Trout (American Brook Charr)
A North American charr, introduced to Britain in 1868 and still widely stocked in stillwaters and reservoirs, with self-sustaining populations in only a handful of waters. Hardy, willing takers that keep feeding through the winter months.
Where and when
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Stocked stillwaters and reservoirs, a few naturalised streams |
| Best time | All day |
| Category | Stocked |
Baits and tactics
- Tactics: Dry fly, Short-line nymph, Upstream wet fly
- Baits and flies: Dry Flies, Nymphs, Wet Flies
Tackle that suits
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| Hooks | 16-20. Ultra-light dry fly hooks. Fine wire, small hooks for tiny flies on thin tippets |
| Mainline | WF2-3. Ultralight fly line. Light, delicate lines for small streams where distance is not needed |
| Hooklength | 2-3lb tippet. 6-9ft. Fine tippet (6X-7X) for tiny flies and clear water |
| Shotting | No weight. Tiny unweighted flies that land like thistledown. |
| Field notes | Short 7ft rods (2-3wt) are essential for casting under overhanging branches; These fish rarely exceed 8-10 inches but are stunningly beautiful; Crawl on hands and knees to avoid spooking fish in shallow water; A single small dry fly (size 18 Adams) is often all you need; Explore the headwaters of rivers - the further you walk, the wilder the fish; This is fly fishing at its most pure and intimate - enjoy every fish |
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