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The optimal speed to retrieve when fishing for trout
I want to discuss presentation speed when it comes to trout fishing. As in how fast should a nymph, dry, streamer, or lure be moved through the water to maximize the chances of catching fish. Now, there will always be outliers, trout that behave differently from the norm or what is expected given current water…
What do trout eat during the winter? (and how to imitate them)
Many fishermen find winter to be a miserable time to fish, the trout are sluggish and the temperatures cold. Well, they are missing out, because on warm winter days the fishing can be spectacular. In this article, I will share some hints on how to catch trout during even the coldest of months. Surface –…
Is quick sand a risk when fishing – How I discovered it actually exists?
Growing up in the 80s Saturday morning cartoons had me believe quicksand was a real threat, in the school yard my mates and I even discussed Strategies on the best ways to escape if we were ever caught. We had all the knowledge. As I grew up the presence of quicksand and other imagined perils…
Why do fishermen look over the side of bridges?
Easy answer really. When fishermen are staring over the side of bridges, we are looking for fish. Like many trout fishermen, I struggle to cross a bridge without pausing to spend a few minutes looking over the side. There is always something to see. Bridges offer an excellent vantage point high above the water’s surface,…
The biggest mistakes I still make trout fishing
Welcome to my article, where I will share common mistakes I still make while trout fishing. I am not going to spend time discussing casting or technique-specific mistakes. Yeah, it is all too easy to make too many back casts or mend badly resulting in drag. These are not really mistakes, just a lack of…
I decided to see if I could combine cycle touring and fishing.
I have not written a post for about a week because I spent that time cycling the length of South Korea.I started just after lunch on Wednesday in the northern coastal city of Incheon and finished six days later on Monday afternoon in the southern port city of Busan. All up I rode some 633km…
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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…
The 8 Best Fly Fishing Indicators
A fly-fishing strike indicator needs to perform three roles. It must be buoyant, easily visible, and not spook wary fish. Ideally, it will also be durable, and easy to attach while minimizing drag both during the cast and on the water surface. I have been fly fishing for over twenty years and have been writing…
Popular Articles
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…
Best Berries To Forage While Fishing
One of my favorite distractions while out trout fishing is foraging through the streamside vegetation for wild berries and fruit. In some places, they seem to grow in abundance, and there is plenty of fruit for fishermen and wildlife to enjoy. Why do I eat wild berries, well because they are delicious. Well, most of…
How to catch resting trout?
Trout are often thought of as active, hard fighting fish. But in fact, they spend much of their day resting close to the bottom of rivers and streams, or around aquatic structures, such as logs and rocks. This isn’t because they’re lazy; it’s because they need to conserve energy and only feed during the most…
Can you eat spawning trout?
It is not recommended to eat spawning trout for several reasons. The eating quality of trout deteriorates during the spawn. Trout exhaust a lot of energy and condition to spawn, so they are in a weak, malnourished state and the eating quality is much lower compared with other times of the year. Spawning is so…
Selecting the most suitable trees to plant alongside a trout stream or pond.
There are many reasons why you might want to landscape around a trout stream or newly developed pond. Trees and plants do bring many benefits and a few downsides to a trout fishery. If I were to offer one piece of advice, is to try and plant a good selection and mix of trees. Try…
Does smoke scare trout?
While talking around the campfire on a chilly fall night, we watched the trail of smoke slowly descend along the lake shore. This raised the question, does the smell of smoke scare trout? This in turn, brings up a second question. How about the smoke of cigarettes? Nicotine is known to be a fish poison…
