The Shimano Stradic is one of the best spinning reels ever made, and it has developed a cult like following of fans. It is simply a well-built reel that is not only smooth but extremely durable. If there is one complaint regarding the Stradic it is the price, at close to $200 it is a…
When fishermen fly to New Zealand, most of them head in one direction. Towards the mountains and the backcountry fisheries. There they will spend countless hours fishing in pristine mountain valleys, sight fishing to respectable size brown and rainbow trout. This high-country fishing is what made New Zealand famous, and it still holds a close…
The exact number of trout species is ambiguous and debated by taxonomists. Some conservative opinions consider the brown trout Salmo trutta to be the only true trout. While others are willing to identify, dozens if not hundreds of unique trout species In this article, I will explain why and will attempt to answer how many…
Welcome to my review comparing two of the best metal body spinning reels that are available in sizes suitable for trout and steelhead. In this review, for the most part, I will be comparing the smallest sizes, these being the Penn Battle III 1000 and the Daiwa BG BG1500. While the emphasis, is on the…
Easy answer really. When fishermen are staring over the side of bridges, we are looking for fish. Like many trout fishermen, I struggle to cross a bridge without pausing to spend a few minutes looking over the side. There is always something to see. Bridges offer an excellent vantage point high above the water’s surface,…
The length of a leader, when targeting trout or steelhead should at a minimum be a couple of feet longer than the length of your rod. While the length of the leader when bait fishing really depends on the depth of presentation. How long should a leader be when spinning for trout? When spinning for…
This is a continuation of my series of articles discussing rare or less-known species of trout. Today, I will like to discuss the Lake Sevan trout (Salmo ischchan) which is an endangered species of trout endemic to the landlocked, drainage basin of Lake Sevan, Armenia. The Sevan trout is a member of the brown trout…
Welcome to my article, where I will share common mistakes I still make while trout fishing. I am not going to spend time discussing casting or technique-specific mistakes. Yeah, it is all too easy to make too many back casts or mend badly resulting in drag. These are not really mistakes, just a lack of…
Take a glance at the hook section of any fishing store and it quickly becomes apparent that fishing hooks are sold in many different colors. Some examples include black, silver, gold, red, and bronze, I have even seen fancy dual-color hooks and various exotic shades. So hooks come in many colors. Does it matter? Do…
I have not written a post for about a week because I spent that time cycling the length of South Korea.I started just after lunch on Wednesday in the northern coastal city of Incheon and finished six days later on Monday afternoon in the southern port city of Busan. All up I rode some 633km…
