When hunting trophy trout among Front Range waters, it’s imperative to maximize the ability to look into the water and see the trout we seek to catch. Sight fishing, even when fishing subsurface with nymph patterns, is a thrilling and highly effective way to put more fish in the net.

5280 Angler guides follow a few simple steps to put the odds in their favor when scouting for trout.

What are the three key ingredients? HAT, GLASSES, and BUFF – check out our quick video for more, and read this PREVIOUS POST ON SIGHT FISHING.

Put these simple tips into action, and watch your both your numbers and average fish-size improve!


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