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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Trout fishing differences between freestone, braided and spring-fed rivers?
Trout fishermen have different names for different types of water, so how do freestone rivers, spring creeks and tailwaters differ? Can some rivers fall into multiple categories? Some basic definitions Creek, Stream, Brook, Kill, Burn There is really no difference between a creek, stream or brook when it comes to trout fishing characteristics. I consider … Read more
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Can you catch trout fishing in the rain?
Sitting at home with the rain falling brings up the question: is trout fishing in the rain worthwhile? Rainy weather can be an excellent time to trout fish. Trout are not only more active, but they are also generally in the mood to feed. That is because rain lowers water temperatures, increases oxygenation, and dislodges … Read more
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9 Most Annoying Habits of Other Trout Fishermen
I often see things that annoy me while out trout fishing. In this post, I will discuss 9 of the most annoying things I see other fishermen do. 1) Handling and treating fish badly One of the worst things I see out fishing is mishandling of fish. It does not matter if you plan on … Read more
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What is the best fly fishing floatant?
Few things are more annoying than a dry fly that refuses to float. So let’s discuss the best ways to keep your dry flies floating high and dry, and hopefully catch more trout. Fly floatants The most common way to keep a dry fly floating is by applying a water-repelling coating which are typically referred … Read more
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The secrets of spinning for trout at night
I love trout fishing at night; the weather is cooler; the crowds have long since gone home. Trout are more confident, and willing to go after bigger prey. After dark the wind normally drops, and the river surface calms. On some nights, the only disturbance from the tranquillity is the swoosh of hunting fish. Lets … Read more
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Where to find trout in winter? and how to catch them.
Many fishermen notice that productive trout spots over the summer might seem dead during the winter. It might not just be a streak of bad luck, trout often move between home ranges. They have separate summer and winter territories. In this guide, I will share my knowledge of where stream, river, and lake-living trout go … Read more
