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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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Top locations I always cast when spinning for trout
Today, I thought I will share the prime locations to cast when attempting to catch a trout. There is a lot of water out there, and trout usually only hold and feed in a small portion of it. Knowing where to cast can greatly increase the odds of catching a fish. Submerged trees – because … Read more
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Trout fishing in snow melt?
The spring thaw is often associated with Warm days and roaring streams. Spring can be a difficult time to trout fish in the mountains. But it is also a time full of opportunities. When fishing during the thaw. I like to fish deep, and fish slow. That is because the trout tend to hold towards … Read more
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The best and worst fishing dogs
Dogs are great companions. Nothing seems nicer than going for a fish with your best mate. Problem is, dogs often have a different idea of a good time. Dogs like to keep moving, keep exploring and in many cases they seek out small animals to chase. Unless you are fishing fast, fishing seems like waiting. … Read more
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Weird Items which might be worth taking trout fishing.
Here is a list of five weird items I have seen people take with them trout fishing. I even include a few in my vest. 1) Pantyhose I first learned about the versatility of pantihose from an old guy who was sharing the contents of his fly fishing vest. I personally do not bring them … Read more
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How to catch your first trout, and avoid common mistakes.
Struggling to catch your first trout? This guide gives basic guidance on catching your first trout. Plus how to learn the secrets of a trout river. This guide assumes you already have a lightweight fishing rod, spinning reel, and a selection of lures. If you do not have suitable fishing equipment, I suggest following the … Read more
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Catching Trout in Heavily Overgrown Streams (6 hints)
It was a warm summer’s day, as I crawled up under the overhanging willow branches. Casting was impossible due to the thick vegetation. I took a glimpse over the bank, and, sighted almost within arm’s reach a large feeding brown trout. I unhooked my fly, a size 16 pheasant tail, and slowly moved my rod … Read more
