My top 10 states for trout fly fishing

I'll tell you now, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming don't have redfish like Louisiana, so don't feel bad if I don't mention your state. Also, remember, this is the states I've been to, and each state is known for something different that the other.
In any random order, Idaho ( Big Wood River, Silver Creek, South and Henrys fork of the Snake, Various forks of the Boise, Clearwater, and Salmon rivers, Kelly Creek, and last but not least, Lochsa River), Montana ( Rock Creek, various Yellowstone creeks and rivers, Madison, Boulder and Jefferson rivers, and many other out-of-the-way creeks and rivers in the middle of the mountains), Wyoming ( Wind river range, Tenton wilderness creeks, the Green River, Platte, Firehole, and Gibson rivers and many high-mountain streams and lakes), New York for its great native brook trout on many small streams and larger rivers like the Delware, Colorado  for its many high elevation freestone streams and rivers like the Eagle, Blue and Upper Colorado rivers, and many other mountain lakes and streams that you can pull of the side of the road and fish. and the other five that I'm to lazy to mention are Oregen, California, Alaska, Utah, and Northern Nevada.

Fly Fishing at Niagara Springs State Park

This is by far in my top 3 places for fly fishing in southern Idaho, behind Clear Lake and ahead of Billingsley Creek. The species in the creek include rainbow trout, various species of invasive carp, and I even saw a small white sturgeon that swam upstream from the river. I was using the streamer pattern "Slumpbuster" which is commonly used for bass and panfish, but because there were sculpin and dace in the stream, and there was not apparent hatch, I thought a streamer of some type would be good. Because of the construction on the western bank a float tube or waders is best, but if the water levels are low enough and you're willing to get wet then you can hop from rock to rock to get to the best angle for casting. I often find fish on the western side hiding under the shadow of a large tree. I didn't think I would need a pair of waders, but I recommend you bring them if you can. I caught a small rainbow on the Slumpbuster, and I suspect a Woolly Bugger would work too. 
Like I said, Its a good place to go, even for the spin fisherman, and there is also a lake in the area (remember, it costs to get to the lake).

Tips, Tricks and secrets: Basic Fly fishing for rainbow trout

First, telling you right now, get personal instructions or watch videos on how to cast. I will be using terms that you won't understand if you haven't watched videos or had instruction. Another thing that I should tell you, I've only been fly fishing for a month but I'm telling you now, fly fishing is no harder that spin fishing or golf. Some fly fisherman try to make it sound and look harder than it really is, but they just want to look like the best.
Starting into the reel topic ( I know my puns are horrible) I'll be helping you select a rod and reel. A combo with backing line and leader/tippet is best for the beginner. You want probably a five of six weight. A 4 weight is a little small for most trout in the streams you'll be fishing at first, and a six weight is a little big for most trout that you'll catch at first. Like I said, you want a combo, just because it will usually be cheaper and when buying the reel alone, it will often not come with backing, line, and leader.
The first 10 flies you'll need are: #8 Woolly Bugger, # 12 Hare's Ear Nymph, #6 Slumpbuster, # 12 Adams, #12 Parachute, #14 Elk Hair Caddis, # 18 Zebra Midge, # 6 Giant Stonefly (this also immitates a large hopper), # 6 Golden Stonefly nymph, And a Golden Stone (dry).
These flies will get you far on your own, but I suggest using a Woolly Bugger at a local trout pond.
This concludes part 1 of fly fishing for rainbows.

Review of Big Boy Baits

I just received my baits a few days ago,  I ordered a pack of money sticks, Junebug, and trick flukes, Cucumber. I was very satisfied with the baits as I caught some nice bass and a huge white crappie. I'm still fishing with them and they have no tears or rips. The only down side is that I should have ordered more, because it take a while to ship, but its definitely worth it. If you want to catch more big fish, Then order these baits. Now ofcourse, if you want to catch small fish, order from those big brands.
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Shout Out to all the readers

Thanks guys and gals for reading, Its really grown since April.  Hope my tips help you. Some upcoming posts, discussions and polls are going to be: Tips, Tricks and secrets: Largemouth Bass (cont.), Tips, Tricks and secrets: Basic Fly fishing for rainbow trout, and Tips, Tricks and secrets: Fly fishing for Bass and Panfish. I'll be asking which weight fly rod is best for browns, bass, panfish, cuttthroats, and lots of other Q&A about what strength of rod/reel. Thanks for reading, and check out the Braggin' Board.

Tips tricks and secrets: Smallmouth Bass (cont.)

Other things that work great for small mouth are craw cranks, topwaters in the spring, crawdad cranks, craw scented-colored tubes, and live bait. The live bait that would typically be used during the spawn is probably a bluegill, shad but you could use a big swimbait. With swimbaits you should try to make it look like it's raiding the nest and eating the eggs/fry.Smallmouth Bass will go for any minnow imitation that looks like a danger. Remember though, with minnows in the spring, they shouldn't have extremely erratic action because the water is still a bit cold. In the summer, bass will often hide under docks because the fry can now take care of them selves and its cooler in cover. They usually come out at night or when they see a big meal.

Fly fishing at Clear Lakes County Club, Buhl Idaho

Clear Lake is one of the best fly fishing spots I've been to in southern Idaho. For me it only cost 3.50 to fish ( I think its based on age). Its fly fishing only, so sorry spin fisherman. There is a stream leading out to the river and I've fished there a few times, I see large yellow trout swimming and I can see some rainbows faintly. I was using an EHC (elk hair caddis) and within 7 or 8 casts I had hooked into a large yellow. The current was making him feel like he was 20 inches. I had him right up next to me and then SNAP he broke off. I call him Walter and I can still see him because the fly is still in his mouth. I tried fishing from shore, but in the summer when the reeds are growing there a dock and that was probably the best place to fish from. It's best if you have a float tube or in the winter, waders. Overall this is probably my favorite place to go fly fishing that I've discovered in my month of living in Idaho. Also, Its a great golf course.