Dealing with condensation on fishing sunglasses
When fishing, condensation on our lenses can be a real pain to deal with. It occurs thanks to the temperature difference between our body and the surrounding air. Condensation is not normally a problem when just strolling to the local pond. But if you have to hike in over a steep hill, or paddle hard … Read more
Why Sunglasses are Essential When Trout Fishing
There are two main reasons to wear sunglasses when trout fishing. Firstly, they make seeing through the glare significantly easier, which assists greatly in spotting trout or likely lays. Even more importantly, they protect the eyes, not only from the sun’s rays but also from wayward flies, hooks, and twigs. For both reasons, sunglasses are … Read more
What breaking strain tippet to fish?
When fly fishing, it is best to select tippet based on its diameter, not on its breaking strain. The best diameter is based on the size of the fly you plan on casting, not on the weight of the fish you hope to land. It is also worth noting, that the tippet diameter must be … Read more
Which leader material is best when fishing braid?
Basically, it does not matter if you use monofilament or fluorocarbon as a leader. They all work and perform similarly. So if you already own some line of around 4 or 6lb it will be fine to use for trout fishing. To summarize the key differences quickly, Florourcabon is slightly more transparent while nylon/mono has … Read more
Fly fishing into strong winds
When trying to fly fish I hate the wind, it roughs up the surface making spotting difficult, not to mention that the gusts can ruin an otherwise perfect cast. I learned to fly fish on one of the windiest trout rivers in the world, the daily averages wind-run is something like 155 mph (it is … Read more
How many trout species are found in America?
There are 11 trout species in the United States, 10 of which are native. One additional species is likely locally extinct.
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How to Catch Trout in Hot Weather?
With the recent waves of hot weather, I find even walking the dog is exhausting. When it is hot the trout we love to catch also struggle as water temperature raises. In the middle of summer with high temperatures and low flow, trout fishing is difficult. The trout are not being fussy, as the temperature … Read more
Choosing the Perfect Fly Fishing Indicators: The Top 8 Picks
There is no one best strike indicator under all conditions. What works well on a spring creek, will likely struggle on a boisterous freestone river. In all honestly, I rarely fish indicators, but sometimes they are essential. A necessary evil. Some nymphs are simply too heavy to suspend under a dry fly hence the need … Read more
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Where exactly are brown trout native?
When many people think of brown trout, we assume they are native to Europe. While this is true, the species has naturally dispersed over a much greater area than just Europe. Isolated populations also exist in North-West Africa, Central Asia, and Iceland. Iceland straddles the North American and Eurasian plates. One easy way to define … Read more
When do trout spawn? (and the factors that determine it)
Want to know when trout spawn, and the conditions that trigger it? Will on this page, I have listed the spawning times and conditions for major species of trout. I also need to note, that these dates are for the northern hemisphere only. The months are opposite for the southern hemipshere. As an added bonus, … Read more
Safe Wading Hints – How to Cross a River
As trout fishermen are the true river crossing experts. A hiker might do one or two crossings a trip, while us fishermen can easily cross a dozen times in an hour. I have completed thousands of river crossing’s in my life, and I am privately proud to say I have never lost my footing or … Read more
Do Trout Feed on the Bottom? (How Deep Do Trout Feed?)
Trout do not typically sift through bottom sediment while feeding. However, they do predominantly feed near or just off the bottom. Trout prefer to feed in 2-3 feet of water where they intercept food as it drifts by. When trout fishing, it is quite easy to develop the opinion that trout spend a lot of … Read more
How to research a lake before fishing a trout derby.
From time to time I get asked for advice on the best way to approach fishing a trout fishing derby or competition. Those who ask, are more often than not fairly new to the sport of fishing, or at least new to the lake where the competition is due to take place It can take … Read more
How to keep slime off your hook, (and does slime scare fish?)
You arrive at your fishing spot and started fishing, but cast after cast comes back with a lure covered in slime! This is not much fun, and removing it after every cast becomes somewhat of a chore. So, what are some good ways to keep slime off your hooks and lures, and does a little … Read more