Trout

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I’m moving to Western MA next month and I’m just now realizing how little I know about river/stream fishing.

I’d like to think I have a feel for fast moving water, eddies, deeper holes, and how fish should set up, but most of my trout fishing has been confined to local kettle ponds.

I’ll be throwing my regular assortment of jerk baits and rooster tails, but I really want to expand beyond that. My intention is to eventually ditch the spinning rod for the long wand …

Given how I’m a staunch, anti-social media curmudgeon, I’m sticking by my stubborn stance and I’m wondering if anyone could recommend any books or writers to search for. Any books pertaining to this fishery (or any fly fishing/trout fishing river systems) would be greatly appreciated. I do realize I need to learn hatches and all the other nuances that come with it.

Thanks in advance.

Rob