According to a lot of fishermen river trout are some of the best eating fish. Very few realize however just how many brooks and creeks they pass on without much of a glance that happen to hold a great deal of fish.

Small streams hold an abundance of untouched spoils just waiting for the right angler to come along and take the chance on what appears to be a stream no more than a foot wide and maybe a foot and a half deep.

These are the perfect conditions for catching trout in small streams. Take into consideration water's ability to dig. The creek in question may be quite narrow on the surface, but the water may have dug underneath the bank up to a foot, maybe more sometimes.

This creates a perfect spot for trout to hide. It's out of sight, out of the sun, and in a prime location for watching food as it falls and sinks in the water. I'll bet a lot of anglers who've stopped to look and then passed these spots by had fish literally right underneath their feet.

Take a good long look at the stream banks. If it seems like the water continues under the bank a bit, give it a shot. Grab a fishing rod and put a worm on a hook. A small weight six inches from the bait will help it sink and provide a nicer presentation for the conditions.

Walk only as close to the stream as necessary and place the bait in the water directly at the water's edge. Any available current, plus the weight in addition to having the bait so close to the bank will allow the bait to sit near or inside the dug out part of the stream that exists under the riverbank.

Make sure the rod tip is down and at an angle that'll allow a good hook set. Aimed slightly downstream is good.

Trout don't wait long, and they don't usually give second chances. Be prepared for a strike the second the bait is out of sight, and when that tug comes, set the hook.

As the stream is so narrow, being ready and quick after setting the hook means a quick catch time and little chance of losing the fish during a fight. The size of these trout may be a surprise too.

Never underestimate the little streams, not for size or quantity of fish. Catching trout in small streams is both enjoyable and easy once a person knows what to look for.