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Catch and release or catch and fry? Whatever your preference, this video from Jensen Fly Fishing is a river guide to fly fishing shoreline buckets and tells us why they yield such grade-A rainbow trout.

According to the amiable guide, Amelia, the small habitats contain all the conditions big, healthy fish need: reliable sources of food, safe resting zones, overhead cover, and a steady, oxygen-dense current.

For concise, expert tips about locating and taking full advantage of buckets, just press play.

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