Trout present fishermen with a timeless challenge. However, catching them consistently isn't about using fancy equipment or spending years learning their secrets. Here, you'll learn field-proven tactics for finding fish and getting them on your line. More than 300 breathtaking color photographs and diagrams celebrate the glory of the natural world and show the action both above and below the waterline. You'll find out how to read water like a pro, the most effective equipment and tactics for morning and evening, why a streambed's shape can predict the presence of trout, and how to locate the really big fish in rivers, streams and lakes. A special section offers ideas for unusual circumstances, such as fishing tight spots and casting for distance.