Trout fishing advice

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

Trout fishing advice

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

Fly Fishing

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

Trying to fish into the wind
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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

Choosing the Perfect Fly Fishing Indicators: The Top 8 Picks
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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

The American States Where Native Trout  Live
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The American States Where Native Trout Live

Which states have native rainbow trout? Native populations of rainbow trout are found throughout the states which drain into the Pacific Basin. These include Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. The only pacific state that does not have native trout is Hawaii. Outside of the United States, … Read more

Why is fly fishing so expensive?
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Why is fly fishing so expensive?

Many people see fly fishing as an elitist sport, popularized by the British nobility who drive their latest model land-rovers to their private chalk streams. This extravagant cost is far from reality even in England and certainly not in America. The belief fly fishing is expensive is a common misconception. While it is certainly possible … Read more

Selecting the most suitable trees to plant alongside a trout stream or pond.
Trout fishing advice

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 … Read more

How to catch holdover trout in a stocked fishery
Trout fishing advice

How to catch holdover trout in a stocked fishery

Catching holdover trout in a stock pond or lake can be challenging. They have had time to acclimatize to the local conditions. At the start of the new season, the biggest trout are often holdovers. But, the recently stocked trout normally greatly outnumber them and are more aggressive feeders than the resident fish. They always … Read more