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On the water review of the Live Target Trout Jerkbait
The Trout Jerkbait from Live Target is a lure I have many mixed feelings about and one which I have fished with, on and off for years. In this review, I will share my experience on how well it performs when targeting wild trout. Mostly brown trout, but the occasional rainbow. I do not consider…
Blue Fox Flash on the water review
Blue Fox Flash Spinner on the water test I can tell a lot about spinners based on the blade they are designed around. The Blue Fox Flash spinner features a willow leaf blade. In my books, this is not a positive when it comes to trout fishing because its strengths does not always outweigh its…
Yo-zuri Snap Shad on the water review
Just a quick on the water review of a little Jerkbait, the Yo-Zuri Snap Shad. Unfortunately, the lures which I tested appears to be discontinued so they can be hard to find. Yo-Zuri does have a new version on the market, but they are shorter and rounder. The Yo-Zuri Snap Shad is a slender 3.5cm…
Salmo Hornet on the water test
I fished with and reviewed Salmo Hornet jerkbaits. How do these tiny jerkbaits compare with the rest?
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 –…
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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…
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Can trout be caught in the sea?
Many of us think of trout as freshwater fish, but they are quite capable of surviving in seawater. In fact, many trout choose to spend many months of the year out at sea where they grow large on the abundance of food available to them. These sea-run trout typically only return to the river to…
How to catch trout in London | The secret trout streams in the mega city
Is it possible to catch trout in London? In this article, I will answer exactly that. Trout can be caught without leaving London. The River Wandle in the Southwest offers the best sight fishing for wild brown trout in the city. While several stock ponds also provide fishing for various species of trout. It might…
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…
How Big Do Rainbow Trout Grow?
According to the IGFA The heaviest Rainbow trout weighed 21.77 kg (48 lb 0 oz) and was caught in Lake Diefenbaker, Canada (2009), while the IGFA All-Tackle Length World Record belongs to a 94cm (37 inch) Rainbow caught in the Tekkapo Canals, New Zealand (2020). Although, I have personally seen photographic evidence of a 98cm…
Ten hints on how to release trout quickly and safely
Ideally, we will keep all trout in the water. But we all know this will never happen. We can not stop fishermen from wanting photos with their trout or from hauling them up onto the banks for a more convenient release. What we can do is educate each other on the most humane ways to…
Do You Need To Wear Waders When Fly Fishing? (Answered!)
Waders are not an essential kit for fly-fishing. While they do keep fishermen warm and dry when fishing in cold conditions it is still possible to catch trout year round without them. Arrive at any popular trout river early in the season, and it might seem like everyone is dressed in chest waders. This was…
