How To Rob A Bank, Part Four –The Foam Is Home

Tue, 04/12/2011 - 15:01 -- Thomas Larimer
The Foam is Home

There’s an old saying in trout fishing; “The foam is home”.  On just about any big river, you will see foam lines.  Oregon’s deep bank water, you’ll also find huge foam mattes in the back eddies.  These foam mattes are like going to Denny’s for the trout… It’s a smorgasbord of bugs!
Outside of funneling food to the trout, foam creates overhead cover as well.  -It’s the perfect scenario for wild trout.  Plus, foam will camouflage your cast as it lands in the zone.  Next time you’re Read "How To Rob A Bank" Part 1 -Deschutes Trout
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