I have nothing against bait fishing, I grew up fishing bait and have caught many of my biggest and most memorable fish on it. When saltwater fishing, smelly, fresh bait is usually my first choice. It is also an excellent method for catching trout fresh from the hatchery. Freshwater fishing for wild trout is different … Read more
Want to know when trout spawn, and the conditions that trigger it? Will on this page, I have listed the spawning times and conditions for major species of trout. I also need to note, that these dates are for the northern hemisphere only. The months are opposite for the southern hemipshere. As an added bonus, … Read more
I have recently been hearing reports from the Rocky Mountain area, that large brown trout are showing up in streams that only hold rainbows and cutthroat trout this time of year. Meanwhile, other reports, are saying that fewer trout are being caught lower down the river system. Productive pools and runs now seem barren. For … Read more
I have played around with boats, float tubes, canoes, stand-up paddle boards, and various other watercraft over the years, and despite learning to paddle in a canoe I keep returning to Kayaks. While all watercraft have their strengths and weaknesses, I have found kayaks to be the best compromise at least when it comes to … Read more
Fly fishing reels range in price from around $20 at the low end, to around $2500 for a high end Abel, some limited edition hardy reels are more expensive still. But just how much does someone need to spend to get a fly reel up to the task of landing trout? I have been fly … Read more
At times it seems fishing kayaks are getting fatter faster than our waistlines, and with every extra pound they put on they become less versatile and capable of what a kayak does best. Kayaks are meant to be lightweight, maneuverable, stealthy watercraft that can handle all but the worst weather conditions. I have been kayak … Read more
Occasionally a trout will be caught that is much darker, almost black. Such a trout often differs significantly from the normal fish in the river. Why are some trout much darker than others, and what might be the cause? When I first started fly fishing, that was a common question on my mind. Trout can … Read more
This is a continuation of my series of articles covering some of the lesser known species of trout, and trout-like fish. This article is going to head back to East Asia to look at Oncorhynchus masou, a fish that seems to saddle the definition between a trout and salmons. What are they called? Cherry trout … Read more
When it comes to trout fishing, and trout habitat too much water can almost be as bad as too little. How trout respond to a flood largely depends on the size of the flood, and the trout’s ability to get out of the main current. A large flood roaring down a steep-sided canyon is a … Read more
The majority of large brown trout from North America are from the great lakes or the surrounding tributaries. There are also sizeable populations of large brown trout in tailwaters located throughout Arkansas. In this article, I will discuss what makes these fisheries special and will highlight some of the largest trout caught from them. The … Read more
