Okuma Ceymar Spinning Reel Review: A Budget-Friendly Reel for Trout Fishing
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Okuma Ceymar Spinning Reel Review: A Budget-Friendly Reel for Trout Fishing

When it comes to trout fishing, having the right gear is crucial to a successful day on the water. One key component of any angler’s kit is the spinning reel, and the Okuma Ceymar has quickly become a top choice for those in search of a reliable, affordable, and high-performing option. Right out of the…

On the water review of the Live Target Trout Jerkbait
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On the water review of the Live Target Trout Jerkbait

Despite fishing them on and off for many years the trout Jerkbait from Live Target is a lure I have many mixed feelings about. In this review, I will share my experience on how well it performs when targeting predominantly wild trout. Overall I do not consider it a good jerkbait, but it can certainly…

The optimal speed to retrieve when fishing for trout

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…

Shimano Sahara FJ – The New Best Trout Reel Under $100?

Shimano Sahara FJ – The New Best Trout Reel Under $100?

For all the praise premium price reels like the Stradic and Vanford get, most of us fish with reels that cost under $100, it is likely the most competitive segment of the market. Earlier this year Shimano refreshed the Sahara line-up and released the FJ. The FJ represents a nice improvement over the older Sahara…

What do trout eat during the winter? (and how to imitate them)
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What do trout eat during the winter? (and how to imitate them)

Trout fishing can be particularly challenging during the winter months. As temperatures drop and conditions change, trout behavior and feeding patterns shift. While many fishermen find winter to be a miserable time to fish, due to cold temperatures, frozen guides and sluggish trout. Well, they are missing out, because on warm winter days the fishing…

Is quick sand a risk when fishing – How I discovered it actually exists?

Is quick sand a risk when fishing – How I discovered it actually exists?

Growing up in the 80s Saturday morning cartoons had me believe quicksand was a real threat, in the school yard my mates and I even discussed Strategies on the best ways to escape if we were ever caught. We had all the knowledge. As I grew up the presence of quicksand and other imagined perils…