266 Rainbow Trout 



Rainbow trout are so named because the colours of their sides 

 resemble those of a rainbow. They can be easily distinguished from 

 a trout, both by their colour and the greater number of spots (see 

 Fig. 249). In New Zealand, where they have rich feeding, they grow 

 to over 20 Ibs. and rise to fly. It is strange, however, that in this 

 country when they become 2 Ibs. or more in weight they seldom rise 

 to a fly. When hooked they jump out of the water like sea-trout, 

 and fight well to the last. 



