Rainbow Trout Animal Information
Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) - On a crystal clear, emerald stream surrounded by majestic snow capped mountains and deep blue skies. It is here in this pristine environment, you twitch a mayfly behind a six weight fly rod. For a moment you feel as though you are in some kind of harmonic balance with nature. Suddenly, a fish dimples the surface and gently nudges your fly. You set the hook and the battle is on! All the world seems right. These images bring to mind one of the most epitomized and respected game fish found anywhere in the world. The dazzling, beautiful Rainbow Trout. The Rainbow gets its name from its splendid colors. A pinkish-red band runs along its lateral line and covers its gill plates. Followed by a dappling of black spots covering its silver sides and bluish-green back. The average Rainbow is three to five pounds and is considered a trophy by many anglers. They can reach weights of over 20 pounds.
