Trout bum is an affectionate nickname for dedicated trout anglers, particularly those who practice fly fishing. Use of the term is similar in tone and meaning to the antiquated term, "Surf Bum." The term was popularized by author John Gierach, whose first book, Trout Bum is an anthology of informal, narrative essays on flyfishing; and magazine articles he wrote before 1986.
The Norwegian film Trout Bum (2004) featuring André Brun, is the first fly fishing film on the subject, and has further popularized the term.
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Famous quotes containing the words trout and/or bum:
“The heart beats thick,
Big trout muscle out of the dead cold;”
—Ted Hughes (b. 1930)
“Hallelujah, I’m a bum again!”
—Lorenz Hart (1895–1943)