We all have heard that at night time is when you catch your biggest fish
because the big ones are nocturnal, and from my readings I have come to
the conclusion that it provides the trout with a greater sense of
security but also their entire food chain is also nocturnal. Since the
larger trout need more food so to they will they move to where their
food is located at night. It is widely known that trout have excellent
vision even in total darkness, as stated above they're less afraid and
they know they're not as vulnerable, so they feel free to come out and
go after their food source.

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Dark summer nights are prime time for hooking a large trout. However, a
full or bright moon lit night may turn them off thinking it is daylight
and will stay in their leers. At the same time if you're fishing in the
moonlight and a front moves in and clouds cover the moon, the trout may
turn on and begin active feeding.

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Hatches generally start in riffles and tail outs of pools and the
backwater are as good at night as in the day, because their food gets
pulled into those areas.

If you're new at night fishing*, Never go on a stream ... ever ... at
night unless you know that water like the back of your hand,* PERIOD.
If you don’t know the waters I highly recommend you go with a
professional guide that has the night experience and knowledge of the
stream.
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One key to viable night nymphing techniques is that you can't have a
lot of line out in front of you because you don't have the visibility,
so keep it short. I also use stiffer leader so if and when I hook into
a large trout it isn’t too light because I don’t want it breaking off
and lose that trophy trout. I usually start out simply swinging my fly
downstream until I get comfortable and a bit more confident in my
surroundings. Use big dark flies for the larger trout like big meals.
You won't see it, but you'll know where they are when it lands on the
water from the cast. Just work down and across. It'll give you more
line control and you can cover more water.

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I usually like to rig my rods at home before I head out. That way I am
not messing around with them in the dark. Saves on the frustration
level.
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Lastly, I usually carry and use three lights while out on the stream at
night, one on my hat, one attached to my Richardson Chest Fly Box, and a
mini-mag light to assist in finding my way out if required.
O/O
Good luck lads, and be careful.O/O


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