Thomas Walsh I like expensive sunglasses, but there are certainly diminishing returns the more you spend. I nearly always lose sunglasses, before breaking them. So, it can be a bit tough spending several hundred dollars on a pair of shades only to drop them overboard. I personally feel the sweet spot is somewhere between $60-100. So, the … Read more
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
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
I was watching a YouTube video earlier today, and the host was promoting using 30lb braid for trout fishing. This is a bad idea, and I will explain why below. Using a braid allows for longer casts. That is because is has a much thinner diameter than monofilament. If I look at the advertised diameter … Read more
Basically, it does not matter if you use monofilament or fluorocarbon as a leader. They all work and perform similarly. So if you already own some line of around 4 or 6lb it will be fine to use for trout fishing. To summarize the key differences quickly, Florourcabon is slightly more transparent while nylon/mono has … Read more
For the past several years I recommended the St Croix Trout Series as my top pick for a premium spinning rod for trout fishing. The reasons were simple, it has the performance of a high-end rod combined with good durability and backed by an excellent warranty. In my guide on the best spinning rods for … Read more
Line cuts are painful, they are only made worse when time and time again the line finds the old wound slowing digging ever deeper. So, what is the best way to prevent line cuts from occurring? The easiest ways to prevent line cuts is to wear gloves, problem solved. But gloves make tying knots difficult … Read more
Introduction Trying to decide between getting a Yakima Flush Bar or a Thule Wingbar Evo but just cannot decide, Well hopefully I can help. I have had decades of experience with roof racks from both brands and have put thousands of miles of abuse on various sets of racks from both brands. For the most … Read more
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
I want to jump directly to the point; it really does not matter. Both cork and foam are excellent materials for fishing rods handles, and both can put up with years of abuse. I have been fishing for nearly more years than I can remember, and the rod handle material was never the reason I … Read more
