Rainbow trout(Oncorhynchus mykiss)

The rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), is one of the most respected sport fishes on a fly rod. The body shape and coloration vary widely and reflect habitat, age, sex, and maturity. The back may shade from blue-green to olive. There is a reddish-pink band along each side about the midline that may range from faint to super rich. The lower sides are usually silver, fading to pure white on the belly. Small black spots are present over the back above the lateral line, as well as on the upper fins and tail. River or stream residents normally display the most intense pink stripe coloration and heaviest spotting followed by rainbows from lake and lake-stream systems. Spawning trout are characterized by generally darker coloration. The rainbow in our minds is one of the best fish to play on a fly rod. Wicked top water eats on mouse flies, ferocious eats on streamers, and electric dry fly eats.