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Thanks for watching! Let us know what topics you'd like to hear about next in the comments! In Episode 3 of the TCO Flycast, John Parisi returns to take a deep dive into trout behavior and how it shapes your approach on the water. We break down the three major factors that drive fish movement and feeding: flow, water temperature, and clarity. The conversation moves through seasonal changes from winter and post-spawn behavior into spring hatches, summer terrestrials, and fall patterns. John also covers species differences, stocked versus wild trout, fishing pressure, and how to adjust your presentation based on conditions. If you want to fish smarter and make better decisions before you step into the stream, understanding trout behavior is the foundation.Leave us a comment with the topics or questions you’d like us to cover, and your question could be featured on the next podcast!Support this podcast by choosing TCO for all your fly fishing needs. With an online store and five Pennsylvania locations, we’re here to help you get on the water!TCO is North America's leading independent fly shop, trusted by anglers across the globe since 1990.More about TCO Fly Shop: https://www.tcoflyfishing.com/pages/our-locationsWebsite: https://www.tcoflyfishing.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tcoflyshopFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tcoflyshopYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TCOFlyShopStop by your local TCO Fly Shop!TCO Bryn Mawr834 W Lancaster Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010TCO Reading2229 Penn Ave, West Lawn, PA 19609TCO Boiling Springs2 East 1st Street, Boiling Springs, PA 17007TCO State College2030 East College Ave, State College, PA 16801TCO Muncy1203 Lycoming Mall Circle Muncy, PA 17756Chapters:0:00 Introduction & Episode Overview1:52 The 3 Major Trout Behavior Factors (Flow, Temp, Clarity)3:40 Species Differences: Browns, Rainbows, Brookies, Cutthroat7:04 Stocked vs Wild Trout Behavior8:53 Winter Trout Behavior (Post-Spawn Browns)10:34 Best Winter Feeding Times11:28 Fishing Around Ice & Winter Water Types12:43 Late Winter / Early Spring Transition14:14 Spring Behavior: High Water & Fish Distribution15:31 Fishing Shallow Water in Spring17:16 Regional Hatch Timing (SE PA vs State College vs Catskills)18:26 Big Rivers vs Small Streams19:55 Targeting Sporadic Risers22:23 Summer Behavior & Rising Water Temps24:10 Refuge Pools & Summer Holding Water25:04 Night Fishing & Terrestrials29:59 Prime Water Temperatures (50–62°F)31:47 Fall Transition & Pre-Spawn Behavior33:36 Spawning Season & Avoiding Reds35:11 Post-Spawn Streamer Fishing36:57 Reading USGS Flow Graphs41:04 Leader Length & Water Clarity Adjustments43:42 Fishing Pressure & Trout Behavior47:59 Barometric Pressure & Weather Effects50:28 Trout Migration & Exploring New Water52:52 Rainbow Trout Seasonal Behavior53:53 Urban Fly Fishing54:22 Fly Selection for Pressured Fish55:42 Subtle vs Flashy Nymphs in Clear WaterThanks all for watching! Leave us a comment with the topics or questions you’d like us to cover, and your question could be featured on the next podcast!