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2 vs 4-piece fly rod. Is there a difference?
This is going to be a short article, because there is next to no difference in performance between casting a modern, graphite 2-piece or a 4-piece fly rod. In the hand, they feel identical. Either, will cast just as far and with comparable accuracy. Budget is also not a consideration, even cheap 4-piece rods have…
Finding Ideal Trout Fishing Spots in August
August can be a challenging month for trout fishing, water temperatures are high, and popular locations can be crowded. But there is still worthwhile trout fishing to be had. When water temperatures are high, I rarely fish for trout. I prefer to target other species or travel somewhere with cooler water. Below I will discuss…
Comparison of Panther Martin vs. Rooster Tail Trout Spinners.
Introduction: It has been a while since I have done a head to head comparing two popular lures. Well today, I decided to write about two of the biggest names in Spinners. Panther Martin and Rooster Tail. These lures have been around for quite some time and both are extremely popular. Although I personally believe…
Analysis of the Depose Broken-Back Minnow Fishing Lure
The Depose Broken-Back Minnow: An Enigmatic Fishing Lure I initially wrote about these lures as part of the 25 best trout lures of all time, I have since decided to remove it from the list and replace it with a more popular lure. Origins and Mysteries The Depose broken-back minnow, a hand-painted hard plastic lure,…
Abu Garcia Revo SX Spinning Reel Review: Is it a Stradic Killer?
Introduction The Abu Garcia Revo SX is a well-made and relatively lightweight spinning reel that delivers smooth performance, making it ideal for freshwater applications. While it may not reach the level of a Shimano Vanford, it is a worthy alternative. Abu Garcia’s Renowned Freshwater Fishing Equipment Abu Garcia is renowned for its freshwater fishing equipment,…
Why Stand-Up Paddle Boards are better for Fly-Fishing than a Kayak.
Yeah, this is quite the controversial headline, but I will not beat around the bush but will get straight to the key reason why. Fly fishing, and casting a fly rod is best done from a standing position, while kayaks are fundamentally water craft that are primarily designed for sitting. Standing is always an afterthought…
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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…
Choosing the Perfect Fly Fishing Indicators: The Top 8 Picks
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…
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What is the best time of day to go trout fishing?
The best time to go trout fishing is determined by the water temperature. In hot weather, it is best to fish early in the morning or the evening. While in the winter, trout usually only start to feed after 10 am or when the water starts to warm. At times trout can be sluggish will…
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….
Can you keep pet trout in an aquarium
While it is possible to keep trout in an aquarium they are certainly a challenging fish to keep alive. Trout require large (200 gallons minimum), chilled tanks filled with clean, highly oxygenated water ideally with current. Trout are large fish that like to jump. They are not easy to keep in aquariums and beginners should…
Single Hooks vs. Treble Hooks: Barb vs. Barbless – A Comprehensive Analysis of the Evidence
Most of us care deeply about the trout we catch and the continued health of the fishery. When releasing trout, we want them to survive, thrive, and reproduce. A trout that dies shortly after release, is the worst possible outcome. Over the years, there has been a lot of controversies over which hook type damages…
How to catch trout in braided rivers
Braided rivers have a place close to my heart, they are where I caught my first trout, followed by my first salmon a day later. Braided rivers are an ever changing network of interconnecting branches and channels. At the whims of the floods, the channels change. A deep pool one year could be gone the…
Catch more trout, and get free tackle by swimming trout streams
When looking across a trout stream or river, you might glimpse a trout or two feeding in the shallows or the occasional raise out wide. What we experience from the surface is only a tiny fraction of the fish life underwater. There are deep pools I blindly fish. I float dries and nymphs along the…
