Goin' Fishin' ...the Natural Way

The Eastern Sierra is a trout fisherman's paradise. As a child, I honed my skills there, taught cousins and friends over the years, and passed on my love of fishing to my own son. MY dad gets all the credit though. His logical explanations of knots and rigs, fishing tips, and suggestions always made angling simple and fun.

In the 'olden days' we bait fished with worms and salmon eggs. Fly-fishing purists might look down their noses, but there's nothing wrong with bait fishing! A Dad-tip from earlier times still holds true too. Trout, especially native fish, look for natural foods like hellgrammites and grasshoppers. Swat a 'hopper and attach it to your hook.....the results may surprise you.