While public access on stocked waters can be questionable in the region, the North Branch of Indian Creek keeps anglers safe with public access and lots of trout. In this episode of Pautzke Outdoors we focused on fishing in the Cherokee National Forest and show you how to catch trout now. | Pautzke Bait Company

236 reactions · 19 shares | Hat Creek is one of Northern California's favorite stocked trout streams. Blessed with miles of public access it's the perfect place for new and lifelong trout anglers to drift eggs. In this episode of Pautzke Outdoors we take you streamside to detail how to catch trout here now. | Pautzke Bait Company | Facebook

This is one of my favorite ways to ice fish and it’s essentially a bushcraft method as no sophisticated tackle is needed. After cutting a whippy branch, you auger or chisel a hole into the ice, using the slush from the ice hole to freeze in your branch. Then, tie your line off near the top of the stick and affix a smaller-sized hook (such as a #6) and a small split shot sinker to your line. Hook a live minnow through the dorsal fin and drop it down the hole. For Brook Trout, fishing water that's