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Since the switch to summer time, evening sessions have become much more accessible. After a hard day's work, it's now possible to hit the banks for a short two-hour outing in search of fario trout.
This time slot is one of my favorites. It often combines interesting fish activity with a special atmosphere, where calm gradually returns to the water's edge.
That evening, conditions were favorable: clear water, no wind and plenty of light. The activity seen over the last few days augurs well for a promising session.
Approaching the stations
On this day, I choose to prospect upstream, from downstream to upstream. This is an approach I'm less inclined to adopt at the start of the season, when I generally prefer to fish downstream in order to slow down the lure's movements and put more emphasis on each position.
However, the encouraging feedback from previous days suggests that the trout are becoming more active, making a more dynamic approach possible.
Upstream fishing also offers a major advantage in terms of discretion. By progressing against the current, the angler positions himself in the fish's blind spot, limiting the risk of being spotted and increasing the chances of catching trout.
Active fish in quiet areas
The course offers a wide variety of stations: riffles, deeper zones, marked current veins...
That evening, the fish had clearly chosen to position themselves in the calm zones at the tail of the current. Positions where a slow, precise approach can be exploited.
In these conditions, I opt for two strategies.
The first is to fish slowly, as close to the bottom as possible. For this, I use a size 70 Black Minnow in minnow color. An effective combo that tends to select fish that are a little prettier.
At the same time, I alternate with a Power Tail, particularly well-suited to prospecting faster areas. Operated in the direction of the current or three-quarters downstream, it proves formidable for triggering reflex attacks.
Note that the fario color remains a sure bet. Released for the 2025 season, it is clearly standing out at the start of the season and has already established itself as a must-have in these conditions.
A word about the cane
This real little foil, the Rainshadow IMMWS 62L, accompanies me all season long for fishing small rivers with small to medium-sized lures.
Its action enables highly accurate throws, an essential asset for reaching positions that are often crowded and difficult to access. Its suppleness, meanwhile, provides excellent cushioning in combat and helps to considerably reduce the risk of stalling.
A rod perfectly suited to this type of fishing.
