Marble trout are stunning-looking trout found naturally in the rivers and streams of Northern Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro. They likely once existed as far south as Albania. In pristine waterways, they can grow to impressive sizes with fish over 50lb (22kg) not unheard of, but like many salmonidae species, their natural…
Adult trout lack the visual cones capable of seeing UV light, so the use of UV paint or thread on lures and flies will not make trout more likely to strike. Trout will see them just like any other lure or fly, so if it’s a suitable color or pattern for the prevailing conditions they…
Trout are a much-loved cold water fish native to temperate to subarctic regions located within North America and Eurasia, but thanks to introductions, they can be found far out of their natural range. This means trout cannot be found in at least four tropical countries. While trout are found in these countries, it still does…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
Us trout fishermen know that there’s nothing quite like the thrill of casting a line into pristine waters, surrounded by breathtaking scenery, and waiting for that telltale take. From the jagged peaks of the Rocky Mountains to the tranquil rivers winding through lush forests out east, the United States is blessed with a plethora of…
