Trout Statistics

As fisherman knowing our prey is the most important element of respect and appreciation for our finned freinds. It helps and encourages us to treat them with the appretiation and care they deserve. IMHO Trout are the most amazing animals on the planet.

Brook Trout (Salvelinus Fontinalis) 

The Brookie or Speckled Trout is a member of the Char family. They differ from rainbows in that they are much deeper and wider. Similar to a Brown Trout in its fighting strategy, the Brook Trout will prefer to stay under the water and tug it out rather than bust the surface to try and throw the hook. As water temperatures rise in lakes making the Rainbows lethargic, the Brook Trout offers an alternative because of their higher tolerance to warmer waters.

Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss)

Most anglers have a story of some amazing Rainbow that they have caught at one time or another. Rainbows, Bows or (Silver) Bullets as they are commonly referred to, have some amazing ability's. Lets take a look at what a "Bow" can do.

• Acceleration: 23 mph / 37 kmph. Hogs (larger fish) can get in an extra one or two mph.
• Distance required: One foot.
• Average Speed of line pull: 33 feet per second.
• Vertical Leap: 3 to 4 Times its length (for a human that's 18 - 24 feet).
• Strength: Large trout are known to break leaders two times their body weight (for a human that's a piece of mono 350 lbs).
• Sensory input: 500 to 800 times more acute than the sensory input received by a fisherman.
• ESP: I am sure they have that too. :)

Brown Trout (Salmo Trutta)

Imported to North America and transplanted all over Canada by the early settlers, this elusive trout is long lived compared to the Rainbow and anglers consider Browns more difficult to catch as well. Brown Trout are primarily nocturnal, meaning they mostly feed at night.