Trout bum
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Trout bum is an affectionate nickname for dedicated trout anglers, particularly those who practice fly fishing. Use of the term is similar in tone and meaning to the antiquated term, "Surf Bum." The term was popularized by author John Gierach, whose first book, Trout Bum is an anthology of informal, narrative essays on flyfishing; and magazine articles he wrote before 1986.
[edit] Notable uses
Fly Rod and Reel Magazine hosts an annual Trout Bum tournament dedicated to the pursuit of as many trout species as a two-man team of anglers can catch on a budget of only $500.
[edit] Bibliography
Gierach, John (1986). Trout Bum. New York: Simon and Schuster. ISBN 0-671-64413-0.
[edit] Recommended links
- Troutnut.com Fly Fishing for Trout, close-up trout stream insect pictures and hatch-matching details.
- The Itinerant Angler, fly fishing podcasts, photoblog, and online community.
- Flyfish Radio, the original fly fishing podcast.
- MidCurrent Flyfishing, a daily blog for dedicated trout anglers.
- Moldy Chum, A Reel Pure production.
- NorthWestTrout, Fly fishing resource focused on the Pacific Northwest United States
