Best Shimano Stradic Alternative? (6 metal frame reels compared)
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Best Shimano Stradic Alternative? (6 metal frame reels compared)

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…

Estuary fishing for New Zealand’s forgotten trophy trout

Estuary fishing for New Zealand’s forgotten trophy trout

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…

Why do fishermen look over the side of bridges?

Why do fishermen look over the side of bridges?

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,…

Lake Sevan trout (A brown trout that spawns in spring?)

Lake Sevan trout (A brown trout that spawns in spring?)

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…

I decided to see if I could combine cycle touring and fishing.
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I decided to see if I could combine cycle touring and fishing.

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…