Thomas Walsh 
Interest in trout fishing seems to drop off as the days shorten, and anglers spend more time indoors or pursuing other activities. In some ways this is great, empty parking lots and less competition on the water. The trout less wary. But in other ways, this is a real shame, because October can be an … Read more
Quite a common sentiment is that the fly line is more important than the rod. Hence it is more important to spend more money on the line than on the rod. It is a sentiment I broadly agree with, and have probably even suggested doing exactly that in other articles. But, at the same time, … Read more
So you turned up to your favorite lake, expecting clear water and a relaxing day on the water. What you discovered was a putrid green soup, with small chunks of slime bobbing around and a nice green slick on the surface. Algae blooms are not the prettiest things to look, and at times they can … Read more
Pedal kayaks have been taking and increasing amount of market share, and I have certainly been seeing more of them on the rivers and lakes that I fish I want to be clear from the outset, I am not a fan of pedal powdered kayaks. I consider most of them pretty terrible and I much … Read more
Trout fishing is great for the challenge and excitement it offers. It is made better still because trout often choose to live in some of the most picturesque locations on this planet. This article is my opinion of the 10 most visually stunning locations that offers equally impressive trout fishing. 10) Scottish Highlands When thinking … Read more
A question fishermen often ask ourselves is, do trout remember getting caught? Will, this is quite a hard question to answer. I think it is probable that trout do remember getting caught, but they only lack the intelligence to prevent it from happening again. I have many stories, of catching the same trout multiple times. … Read more
Penn is one of the biggest names in offshore reels, they built their reputation on classics like the Senator, International, and the Spinfisher. These are all heavy duty reels designed for catching powerful fighting fish in the salt. So whether you are a Penn loyalist, or just want to try something a little different, what … Read more
Trout fishermen have different names for different types of water, so how do freestone rivers, spring creeks and tailwaters differ? Can some rivers fall into multiple categories? Some basic definitions Creek, Stream, Brook, Kill, Burn There is really no difference between a creek, stream or brook when it comes to trout fishing characteristics. I consider … Read more
Let’s discuss hooks, sharpness, and rust. When is the right time to replace a rusty hook, or give it a shapen? I know some fishermen who will only fish razor sharp, pristine hooks. Some even ‘sharpen’ the hooks between fish to make sure the hook is perfectly sharp. On the other hand, there are fishermen … Read more
The trout we see feeding at or the near the surface is usually only a tiny fraction of the total number of fish in a river. The majority of them are laying low in the water column, hugging the bottom, these trout are all but invisible from the surface. In most rivers and ponds, a … Read more
