There is a significant segment of anglers who only fish (and rightfully enjoy) the stereotypical trout river or bass pond. These waters are easily accessible and usually full of fish; there is no reason to turn up your nose at them at all.

But if that is all you know, you're missing out on some tremendous fly fishing. It just requires wrapping your mind around the fact that trout live in tiny pockets of water in the mountains.

Today I'm walking through how I approach fly fishing on a mountain trout stream. If you've been doing this for years, it is probably second nature. But if you're the kind of angler I alluded to above? It might provided some helpful ideas as you add some range to your time outdoors with rod in hand.

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